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B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

umkehren
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
Sie kehrte schnell das Auto aus der Einfahrt.
B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

annehmen
Meaning
To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
Example
I reckon it will rain later today.
Ich schätze, dass es später heute regnen wird.
B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

Regime
Meaning
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
Example
The military regime controlled the country for decades.
Das Militärregime kontrollierte das Land über Jahrzehnten.
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

Offenbarung
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
Das Buch war voll von schockierenden Offenbarungen über den Politiker.
B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

renommiert
Meaning
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
Example
The renowned scientist led the reform panel.
Der renommierte Wissenschaftler leitete das Reformpanel.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

Revolutionen
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Revolutionen führen oft zu bedeutenden gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen.
B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

Einnahmen
Meaning
Income, especially when of a company or organization.
Example
The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.
Der Umsatz des Unternehmens stieg in diesem Jahr um 10 %.
B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

verfault; schlecht
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
Der Apfel ist verfault und sollte weggeworfen werden.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

erleichtert
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Sie fühlte sich erleichtert, nachdem sie die gute Nachricht gehört hatte.
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

Rand
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
Die Kaffeetasse hatte einen Sprung am Rand.
B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

hinten / aufziehen
Meaning
the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals
Example
The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.
Die Mutterkatze zog ihre Kätzchen in einer ruhigen Ecke groß.
B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

Strahlung
Meaning
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Example
Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.
Strahlung von der Sonne kann ohne Schutz schädlich sein.
B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

Wiederholung
Meaning
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Example
Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.
Konstante Wiederholung hilft den Studenten, Vokabeln effektiv zu lernen.
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

reif; bereit zum Essen
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
Die Bananen sind reif und bereit zu essen.
B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

dünner Stab, besonders aus Metall oder Holz
Meaning
a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood
Example
He used an iron rod to support the structure.
Er benutzte einen Eisenstab, um die Struktur zu stützen.
B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

Einzelhandel
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
Das Unternehmen ist auf den Einzelhandel von Kleidung und Accessoires spezialisiert.
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

verstärkung
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
Positive Verstärkung hilft beim Lernen.
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

sich freuen
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
Die Familie freut sich über die guten Nachrichten.
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

verfeinert; gereinigt
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
Sie hat einen sehr raffinierten Geschmack in Kunst und Musik.
B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

Bemerkung
Meaning
something that is said; a comment
Example
She made a remark about the weather.
Sie machte eine Bemerkung über das Wetter.
B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

lindern
Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
Das Medikament half, seinen Kopfschmerz zu lindern.
B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

Glück
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

regelmäßig
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
Das Personal überprüft regelmäßig die Ausrüstung auf Sicherheit.
B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

schnell
Meaning
at a fast speed; quickly
Example
The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.
Das Unternehmen expandiert schnell in neue Märkte.
B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

Wiederbelebung
Meaning
an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something
Example
There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.
Es gab eine Wiederbelebung des Interesses an traditionellen Handwerken.
B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

zurücktreten
Meaning
Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
Example
Ministers were forced to resign.
Die Minister wurden gezwungen, zurückzutreten.
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

residential
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
Die Institution war vollständig residenziell.
B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

fähig, grundlegende Veränderungen zu bringen, die den traditionellen Überzeugungen oder Systemen entgegengesetzt sind
Meaning
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
Example
The leader proposed radical economic reforms.
Der Führer schlug radikale wirtschaftliche Reformen vor.
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

restaurierung
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
Die Restaurierung des Waldes begann nach Jahrzehnten der Vernachlässigung.
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

wiedervereinigen
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
Die Familie wurde nach vielen Jahren wiedervereint.
B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

Entfernung; Beseitigung; Entlassung;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
Die Entfernung der alten Möbel dauerte den ganzen Tag.
B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

schnell; zügig; rasch;
Meaning
happening in a short time or at a fast pace
Example
The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.
Das schnelle Wachstum der Technologie hat unser tägliches Leben verändert.
B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

Beruhigung
Meaning
comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts
Example
She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.
Sie brauchte die Beruhigung, dass alles in Ordnung sein würde.
B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

regulieren
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
Die Regierung reguliert die Lebensmittelsicherheit.
B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

Unruhen; Aufstand
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
Die friedliche Protestation verwandelte sich in Unruhen, als Gewalt ausbrach.
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

zufällig
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
Sie wählte ein zufälliges Buch vom Bücherregal aus.
B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

Bewertung
Meaning
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
Example
The movie received a high rating from critics.
Der Film erhielt eine hohe Bewertung von den Kritikern.
B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

Razzia
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
Die Polizei führt eine Razzia im illegalen Glücksspielhaus durch.
B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

gewehr
Meaning
a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder
Example
The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.
Der Soldat trug während der Mission ein Gewehr.
B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

Verhältnis
Meaning
a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second
Example
The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.
Das Verhältnis von Jungen zu Mädchen in der Klasse ist 2:1.
B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

fortpflanzungsbezogen
Meaning
Relating to the reproduction of offspring.
Example
The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.
Der Fortpflanzungszyklus von Schädlingen kann schnelle Befall verursachen.
B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

wohnen
Meaning
to live or dwell in a particular place
Example
They reside in a large house near the river.
Sie wohnen in einem großen Haus am Fluss.
B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

Bereich
Meaning
A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.
Example
He is well known in the realm of science.
Er ist im Bereich der Wissenschaft bekannt.
B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

Rebellion
Meaning
an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
Example
The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.
Die Revolution gegen den König dauerte drei Jahre.
B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

Glück
Meaning
to make a continuous deep, resonant sound
Example
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

respektabel
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
Er kommt aus einer respektablen Familie in der Gemeinschaft.
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

der Zustand, selten zu sein; etwas, das ungewöhnlich oder selten ist
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
Die antike Vase war eine Seltenheit, die Tausende von Dollar wert war.
B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

erfrischend
Meaning
making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different
Example
The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.
Die kühle Brise war erfrischend nach dem heißen Tag.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

auffrischen
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
Ein kaltes Getränk frischt mich an heißen Tagen auf.
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

rampe
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
Das Auto fuhr die Rampe in die Garage hinauf.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

rekonstruieren
Meaning
to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.
Die Stadt wurde nach dem Erdbeben wieder aufgebaut.
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

Flüchtling
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
Das Flüchtlingslager bot vorübergehenden Schutz für Tausende von vertriebenen Familien.
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

erneuern
Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
Ich muss meinen Reisepass vor der Reise erneuern.
B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

Vergewaltigung
Meaning
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
Example
The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.
Das Gesetz bestraft streng diejenigen, die Vergewaltigung begehen.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

neu anordnen
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Sie entschied sich, die Möbel in ihrem Wohnzimmer neu anzuordnen.
B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

umherstreifen
Meaning
to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander
Example
Wild animals roam freely in the forest.
Wilde Tiere streifen frei im Wald umher.
B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

Ruheort
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
Der Ruheort der Märtyrer ist nahe dem Fluss.
B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

Anfänger
Meaning
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
Example
The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.
Der Anfänger-Polizist machte einige Fehler an seinem ersten Tag.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

rostig; aus der Übung; beeinträchtigt durch mangelnde Übung
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
Meine Klavierskills sind rostig, nachdem ich jahrelang nicht gespielt habe.
B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

Ablehnung; Verweigerung
Meaning
the act of saying no to something or not accepting something
Example
His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.
Seine Ablehnung zur Zusammenarbeit machte das Projekt schwieriger.
B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

Schläger / Lärm
Meaning
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
Example
He bought a new tennis racket for the match.
Er hat einen neuen Tennisschläger für das Match gekauft.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

wiederherstellen
Meaning
to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover
Example
She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.
Sie konnte ihr verlorenes Handy aus dem Taxi wiederbekommen.
B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

Groll
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
Der Groll wuchs unter den Studenten.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

zurückkehren
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
Das System wird nach dem Update auf die ursprünglichen Einstellungen zurückkehren.
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

felsig; instabil; schwierig
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
Der felsige Weg machte das Wandern für die Touristen schwierig.
B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

Empfänger
Meaning
a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece
Example
She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.
Sie hob den Hörer ab, um den Anruf entgegenzunehmen.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

reserviert; introvertiert
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
Sie ist ziemlich reserviert und spricht nicht viel in Besprechungen.
B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

unruhig
Meaning
unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting
Example
The child was restless during the long car journey.
Das Kind war während der langen Autofahrt unruhig.
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

Rücktritt
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
Ihr Rücktritt von der Position war unerwartet.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

Ablehnung
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Ihre Ablehnung des Angebots überraschte alle.
B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

Zuflucht
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
Die Dorfbewohner suchten während des Sturms Zuflucht im Tempel.
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

rammen
Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
Der Lkw rammte in die Wand.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

ähneln
Meaning
to look like or be similar to something or someone
Example
She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.
Sie ähnelt ihrer Mutter sowohl im Aussehen als auch in ihren Manieren.
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

gnadenlos; grausam; ohne Mitleid
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
Der gnadenlose Diktator zeigte seinen Feinden keine Gnade.
B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

bedauerlich; unglücklich; bedauernd
Meaning
causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable
Example
It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.
Es ist bedauerlich, dass so viele talentierte Menschen das Unternehmen verlassen haben.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

responsiv
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
Die Webseite ist sehr responsiv und lädt schnell auf allen Geräten.
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

rickshaw
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
Wir nahmen ein Rickshaw, um den belebten Marktplatz zu erreichen.
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

richtig; ordnungsgemäß; gerecht
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
Sie wies zu Recht auf die Fehler im Bericht hin.
B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

Hahn
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
Der Hahn krähte bei Sonnenaufgang und weckte das ganze Dorf.
B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

Heilmittel
Meaning
a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem
Example
This herbal remedy helps with headaches.
Dieses Kräuterheilmittel hilft bei Kopfschmerzen.
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

Erholungsort / letzter Ausweg
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
Sie haben ihren Urlaub in einem Strandresort verbracht.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

vorschriften
Meaning
Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Strict regulations ensure fair practices.
Strenge Vorschriften sorgen für faire Praktiken.
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

bemerkenswert
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
Sie hat in der Konkurrenz bemerkenswert gut abgeschnitten.
B2 verb /riːp/

reap

ernten
Meaning
to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions
Example
Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.
Bauern ernten Weizen im Spätsommer.
B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

schwanken
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
Die Temperaturen schwanken von 15 bis 30 Grad diese Woche.
B2 adjective /ˈruː.tɪd/

Rooted

verwurzelt
Meaning
deeply established; firmly fixed
Example
His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.
Seine Überzeugungen sind tief in der Tradition verwurzelt.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Recipient

Empfänger
Meaning
a person who receives something
Example
She was the recipient of the prestigious award.
Sie war die Empfängerin des prestigeträchtigen Preises.
B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

rekrutieren
Meaning
to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership
Example
The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.
Das Unternehmen versucht, mehr Software-Ingenieure zu rekrutieren.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

Radar
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
Das Radar erkannte ein unbekanntes Flugzeug, das sich der Basis näherte.
B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

sich erheben
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
Die Menschen revoltierten gegen die korrupte Regierung.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

rassisch
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
Rassengleichheit ist ein wichtiges Thema in vielen Gesellschaften.
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

Rätsel
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
Das alte Rätsel verwirrte alle Gelehrten jahrelang.
B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

Erfrischung
Meaning
food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes
Example
We served light refreshments after the meeting.
Wir haben nach dem Meeting leichte Erfrischungen serviert.
B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

einschränken
Meaning
to hold back or control; to limit or restrict
Example
Please restrain your dog.
Bitte kontrollieren Sie Ihren Hund.
B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

Nashorn
Meaning
a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
Example
The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.
Das Nashorn stürmte durch die Prärie.
B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

berichtet
Meaning
according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed
Example
The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.
Das Unternehmen hat reportedly den neuen Bedingungen zugestimmt.
B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

wiedergewinnen
Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
Der Bauer arbeitete daran, das karge Land zurückzugewinnen.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

ritual
Meaning
relating to religious or ceremonial practices
Example
The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.
Die Hochzeitszeremonie beinhaltete viele traditionelle rituelle Elemente.
B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

rational; vernünftig; logisch
Meaning
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
Example
She made a rational decision based on the available facts.
Sie traf eine rationale Entscheidung basierend auf den verfügbaren Fakten.
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

rasseln; Rassel
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
Das lockere Fenster begann im starken Wind zu rasseln.
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

geräumig; mit viel Platz
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
Die Wohnung ist sehr geräumig mit großen Schlafzimmern.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

Regelmäßigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
Example
The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.
Die Regelmäßigkeit seiner Trainingsroutine half ihm, gesund zu bleiben.
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

herumreden oder umherwandern
Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
Er redete stundenlang über seine Kindheit.
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

Rekonstruktion
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
Das Rekonstruktionsprojekt dauerte Jahre.
B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

Erholung
Meaning
the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty
Example
She is still recovering from the flu.
Sie erholt sich noch von der Grippe.
B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

Risikofaktor
Meaning
Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition
Example
Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.
Wasserverschmutzung ist ein signifikanter Risikofaktor für die Gesundheit.
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

Schiedsrichter
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
Der Schiedsrichter stoppte das Spiel nach einem Foul.
B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

Floß
Meaning
A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.
Example
They built a raft to cross the river.
Sie bauten ein Floß, um den Fluss zu überqueren.
B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

Radieschen
Meaning
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
Example
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
Der Bauer erntete frische Radieschen aus dem Garten.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

Raub
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
Die Polizei untersucht den Raub in dem örtlichen Geschäft.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

erinnern
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
Ich kann mich nicht an das letzte Mal erinnern, als wir uns getroffen haben.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

jeweils; entsprechend
Meaning
belonging to each individual; particular to each
Example
The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.
Die Schüler kehrten nach dem Mittagessen in ihre jeweiligen Klassenräume zurück.
B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

Abhängigkeit
Meaning
the state of depending on something or someone for support or help
Example
His reliance on technology is concerning.
Seine Abhängigkeit von Technologie ist besorgniserregend.
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

herrschen
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
Die Königin regierte über sechzig Jahre lang.
B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

verfeinern
Meaning
to improve by making small changes; to purify
Example
The chef refines the recipe to perfection.
Der Koch verfeinert das Rezept zur Perfektion.
B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

Reptil
Meaning
a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land
Example
The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.
Die Eidechse ist ein häufig vorkommendes Reptil, das in Gärten zu finden ist.
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

Renovierung; Restaurierung
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
Das alte Haus wurde im letzten Jahr einer vollständigen Renovierung unterzogen.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

rosinen
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Sie fügte Rosinen zu den Haferflockenkeksen für zusätzliche Süße hinzu.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

rest; was übrig bleibt
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
Der Rest des Essens wurde im Kühlschrank aufbewahrt.
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

Rivalität; Wettbewerb
Meaning
competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals
Example
The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.
Die Rivalität zwischen den beiden Teams machte das Spiel spannend.
B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

erneuerbar
Meaning
Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.
Example
Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.
Erneuerbare Ressourcen minimieren Umweltschäden.