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C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

widerrufen
Meaning
To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.
Example
The government decided to revoke his passport.
Die Regierung entschied, seinen Reisepass zu widerrufen.
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

verwerfen
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
Er lehnte die Behauptung ab, dass er in den Skandal verwickelt war.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

Gegenschlag
Meaning
To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.
Example
He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.
Er entgegnete schnell, dass er nicht schuld war.
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

Anforderung
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
Der Manager hat eine Requisition für neue Büromaterialien eingereicht.
C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

retrospektiv
Meaning
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Example
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.
Das Museum zeigte eine Retrospektivausstellung der Werke des Kuenstlers
C1 adjective /ˈræɡ.ɪd/

Ragged

zerrissen; abgenutzt; schäbig
Meaning
torn; tattered; frayed; shabby
Example
The homeless man wore ragged clothes.
Der obdachlose Mann trug zerrissene Kleidung.
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Atmung
Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
Die Atmung ist für alle lebenden Wesen wesentlich.
C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

rückläufig werden
Meaning
To return to a former or less developed state.
Example
Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.
Ohne richtige Anleitung begann der Fortschritt des Kindes, sich rückläufig zu entwickeln.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

lager
Meaning
a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Example
The library serves as a repository of knowledge.
Die Bibliothek dient als Lager des Wissens.
C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

unruhig
Meaning
boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
Example
The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.
Die unruhigen Kinder füllten das Haus mit Lärm.
C1 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/

regiment

Regiment
Meaning
A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.
Example
The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission.
Das Regiment marschierte stolz durch die Straßen, nachdem es von der Mission zurückgekehrt war.
C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

erforderlich; notwendig
Meaning
made necessary by particular circumstances; required
Example
Good communication skills are requisite for this job.
Gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten sind für diesen Job erforderlich.
C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

auf respektable Weise; anständig;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
Sie war respektabel gekleidet für das Interview.
C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

zurückhaltend
Meaning
characterized by reserve or self-control; held back
Example
Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.
Ihre zurückhaltende Reaktion überraschte alle.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

verehren
Meaning
To deeply respect or admire someone or something.
Example
The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.
Die Studenten verehrten ihren Lehrer für seine Weisheit.
C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

regulatorisch
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
Die Regierung setzt regulatorische Richtlinien zur finanziellen Stabilität um.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

entfernt
Meaning
placed at a distance; made remote
Example
The system was remoted to a secure location.
Das System wurde an einen sicheren Ort entfernt.
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

Grund
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
Der Grund hinter seiner Entscheidung wurde klar erklärt.
C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

reaktionär
Meaning
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
Example
The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.
Die Gruppe nahm eine reaktionäre Haltung gegenüber den neuen Politiken ein.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

ressourcenschonend
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
Ressourcenschonende Landwirtschaft spart Wasser und Energie.
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

Unterdrückung
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
Die Repression der freien Meinungsäußerung durch die Regierung löste weit verbreitete Proteste aus.
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

vergüten
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
Das Unternehmen wird die Mitarbeiter für ihre Überstunden gerecht entlohnen.
C1 verb /rɪˈsiːd/

recede

zurückziehen
Meaning
To move back or further away from a previous position.
Example
The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.
Die Überschwemmungswellen begannen, sich zurückzuziehen, nachdem der starke Regen aufgehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

Strenge
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
Das Training wurde mit großer Strenge durchgeführt.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Righteous

rechtschaffen; gerecht; tugendhaft
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
Sie fühlte gerechten Zorn über die ungerechte Behandlung der Arbeiter.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

reziprokal; gegenseitig; gleichmäßig geteilt von beiden Parteien;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
Die beiden Länder haben ein reziprokes Handelsabkommen.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

erwidern
Meaning
To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.
Example
She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.
Sie lächelte ihn an, und er antwortete mit einer warmen Umarmung.
C1 verb /rɪˈtreɪs/

retrace

einen Weg oder eine Route zurückgehen; Schritte, die früher gemacht wurden, erinnern und wiederholen
Meaning
to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier
Example
She retraced her steps to find her lost keys.
Sie ging ihre Schritte zurück, um ihre verlorenen Schlüssel zu finden.
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

Redundanz, Überfluss
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
Die Redundanz in der Belegschaft des Unternehmens führte zu vielen Entlassungen.
C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

Dachbalken
Meaning
One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.
Example
The old barn’s rafters were exposed.
Die Dachbalken des alten Stalls waren freigelegt.
C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

hilfstran
Meaning
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
Example
The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.
der hilfstran kam mit lebensmitteln und medizinischen hilfsgütern für die flutopfer an.
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

Befreiung
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
Seine Abreise wurde vom Team als eine willkommene Befreiung angesehen.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

regenerativ
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
Regenerative Landwirtschaft verbessert die Bodengesundheit und die biologische Vielfalt.
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

hallen
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
Der Saal hallte mit Applaus.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

rückwirkend
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
Das neue Gesetz wurde rückwirkend erlassen, um vergangene Fälle abzudecken.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

rachelsüchtig
Meaning
seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive
Example
He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.
Er wurde rachsüchtig, nachdem er von seinem Freund betrogen wurde.
C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

sich zurücklehnen
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
Sie lehnte sich auf dem Sofa mit einem Buch zurück.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

rhetorisch
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
Er stellte während der Debatte eine rhetorische Frage.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

ehrwürdig, Pfarrer
Meaning
A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.
Example
The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.
Der Reverend hielt eine inspirierende Predigt in der Kirche.
C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

widerlegen
Meaning
To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
Example
The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.
Der Anwalt widerlegte die Aussage des Zeugen mit soliden Beweisen.
C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

Rubin
Meaning
a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum
Example
The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.
Der Rubinring war ihr kostbarster Besitz.
C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

Niederlage
Meaning
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
Example
The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.
Die Armee besiegte die feindlichen Truppen vollständig in der Schlacht.
C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

grübeln, nachdenken
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)
Example
She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.
Sie saß alleine, um über ihre Entscheidung nachzudenken.
C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

Versöhnung
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
Der Friedensvertrag war ein wichtiger Schritt in Richtung Versöhnung.
C1 verb /raɪl/

rile

ärgern
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone
Example
His careless comments really riled her.
Seine unachtsamen Kommentare haben sie wirklich geärgert.
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

nachhallen
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
Ihre Worte hallten bei den Zuhörern nach.
C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

hungrig
Meaning
Extremely hungry; famished.
Example
After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.
Nach der langen Wanderung war sie hungrig und aß schnell.
C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

rächen
Meaning
to make an attack in return for a similar attack
Example
The army retaliated after the enemy attack.
Die Armee rächte sich nach dem feindlichen Angriff.
C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

Ratifizierung
Meaning
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement
Example
The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.
Der Vertrag erfordert die Ratifikation durch die Parlamente beider Länder.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

ehrfürchtig
Meaning
Showing deep and solemn respect.
Example
They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.
Sie hörten die Rede in ehrfürchtiger Stille.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

rückläufig
Meaning
moving backward or returning to a worse condition
Example
The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.
Die Politik wurde als ein rückschrittlicher Schritt in Bezug auf die Menschenrechte angesehen.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

verwerflich
Meaning
Deserving strong criticism or blame.
Example
His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.
Seine unehrlichen Taten waren wirklich verwerflich.
C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

Rover
Meaning
A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
Example
The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.
Der Rover landete auf dem Mars, um mit seiner Erkundung zu beginnen.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

aufregend
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
Der Redner hielt eine aufregende Rede, die das Publikum bewegte.
C1 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

wiederbeleben
Meaning
To bring back to life or revive something from the past.
Example
The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.
Der Regisseur entschloss sich, das alte Stück für ein neues Publikum wiederzubeleben.
C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

Geld senden / erlassen
Meaning
To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.
Example
He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.
Er versprach, die Zahlung bis zum Ende der Woche zu überweisen.
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

Glück
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

Erinnerung
Meaning
a story or memory about past events
Example
He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.
Er teilte eine Erinnerung an seine Kindheitstage im Dorf.
C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

die Praxis, Dinge mit anderen zum gegenseitigen Nutzen auszutauschen
Meaning
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
Example
Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.
Geschäftsbeziehungen gedeihen durch Gegenseitigkeit.
C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

Vergütung; Entlohnung; Belohnung
Meaning
money paid for work or services; compensation or reward
Example
The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.
Der Job bietet eine ausgezeichnete Vergütung und Vorteile.
C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

tadeln
Meaning
to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.
Der Lehrer musste den Schüler für Schummeln tadeln.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

rückgabefähig
Meaning
able to be returned or given back
Example
The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.
Die Flasche ist für eine Rückerstattung des Pfandes zurückgebbar.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpɛlənt/

repellent

abstoßend
Meaning
Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.
Example
This cream is highly effective as a mosquito repellent.
Diese Creme ist sehr effektiv als Mückenschutz.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛzənənt/

resonant

resonant
Meaning
Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.
Example
The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall.
Die resonante Stimme des Sprechers erfüllte den Saal.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

erinnerung
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
Es wurde ein Gottesdienst im Gedenken an die gefallenen Soldaten abgehalten.
C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

regionsspezifisch
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.
Example
Climate change impacts are region-specific.
Die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels sind regionsspezifisch.
C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

verwüsten
Meaning
to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction
Example
The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.
Der Hurrikan hat die Küstendörfer verwüstet.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

schelmisch; listig
Meaning
mischievous; playfully dishonest
Example
His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.
Sein schelmisches Lächeln deutete darauf hin, dass er etwas Unfug im Schilde führte.
C1 noun /rɪˈpjuːt/

repute

Ruf
Meaning
the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
Example
He is a scholar of great repute in his field.
Er ist ein Gelehrter von großem Ruf in seinem Fachgebiet.
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

Schlucht
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
Der Fluss grub eine tiefe Schlucht durch die Berge.
C1 verb /raʊz/

rouse

wecken
Meaning
To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.
Example
The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep.
Der laute Alarm weckte ihn aus seinem tiefen Schlaf.
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

wiedergutmachen
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
Das Unternehmen versprach, die Beschwerden seiner Kunden zu beheben.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/

reimburse

erstatten
Meaning
to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it
Example
The company reimbursed him for travel expenses.
Das Unternehmen erstattete ihm die Reisekosten.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

resistiv
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
Das Material hat resistive Eigenschaften, die den Stromfluss verlangsamen.
C1 verb /riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

repatriate

repatriieren
Meaning
To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.
Example
The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely.
Die Regierung arbeitete daran, die Flüchtlinge sicher zurückzuführen.
C1 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

renovieren
Meaning
To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.
Example
The company decided to refurbish its old office.
Das Unternehmen beschloss, sein altes Büro zu renovieren.
C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

Beziehung
Meaning
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.
Example
The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.
Die Lehrerin baute eine starke Beziehung zu ihren Schülern auf.
C1 noun /ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

redistribution

Umverteilung
Meaning
The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.
Example
The government introduced a redistribution policy to reduce inequality.
Die Regierung führte eine Umverteilungspolitik ein, um die Ungleichheit zu verringern.
C1 adjective rɪˈsɛʃ.ən.er.i

recessionary

rezessiv
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by economic recession.
Example
Governments introduce policies to counter recessionary effects.
Regierungen führen Politiken ein, um rezessive Auswirkungen zu bekämpfen.
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

Pult
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
Der Politiker hielt eine Rede vom Pult.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

erinnerungsvoll
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
Der Geruch von Regen erinnert mich an meine Kindheit im Dorf.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

korrigierend; heilend; therapeutisch;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
Die Schüler benötigen Nachhilfe, um ihre mathematischen Fähigkeiten zu verbessern.
C1 adjective /ˈrez.ə.luːt/

Resolute

entschlossen; fest; unbeirrbar
Meaning
determined; having a firm decision; unwavering
Example
She remained resolute in her decision to pursue her dreams.
Sie blieb entschlossen, ihren Träumen zu folgen.
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

Regeneration
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
Ausreichende Ruhe ermöglicht die Regeneration der Muskeln nach dem Training.
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

Raffinerie
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
Die Ölraffinerie verarbeitet täglich Tausende von Fässern.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

hallen
Meaning
To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.
Example
The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.
Der Klang der Explosion hallte durch das Tal.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

bereuend; reumütig; voller Reue
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
Der bereuende Dieb gab das gestohlene Geld zurück.
C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

revolutionäre Initiative
Meaning
A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.
Example
The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.
Die revolutionäre Initiative fördert nachhaltige Energie.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

Neu besetzen
Meaning
To present or change something in a different form or style.
Example
The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.
Der Regisseur entschied sich, die Rolle mit einem jüngeren Schauspieler neu zu besetzen.
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

Nachbildung
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
Das Museum zeigte eine perfekte Nachbildung der antiken Statue.
C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

robotische chirurgie
Meaning
Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.
Example
Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.
Robotische Chirurgie verbessert die Präzision bei komplexen Verfahren.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

widerlegen
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
Der Anwalt widerlegte die falschen Anschuldigungen mit starken Beweisen.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

revitalisieren
Meaning
To restore energy and effectiveness to something.
Example
The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.
Die neuen politischen Maßnahmen sollen die Wirtschaft revitalisieren.
C1 noun ˌriːˌvaɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

revitalization

Revitalisierung
Meaning
The action of giving new life and vitality to something.
Example
Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body.
Ausreichende Ruhe und Ernährung führen zur Revitalisierung des Körpers.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

Rückblick
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
Im Rückblick schien die Entscheidung unklug.
C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

Trümmer
Meaning
Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.
Example
The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.
Das Rettungsteam suchte nach den Trümmern nach dem Erdbeben.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

wiederauflebend
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
Die wiederauflebende Wirtschaft gab vielen Unternehmen Hoffnung.
C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

Lärm; Aufruhr; Tumult
Meaning
a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion
Example
The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.
Die Kinder verursachten ziemlichen Krach auf dem Spielplatz.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

residual
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
Der Patient erlebte nach der Operation residuale Schmerzen.
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

Riss
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
Es entwickelte sich ein Riss zwischen den beiden Freunden nach dem Streit.
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

verbreitet
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
Korruption war im alten Regierungssystem weit verbreitet.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

Reparateur
Meaning
a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things
Example
The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.
Der Reparateur reparierte die kaputte Waschmaschine schnell.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

Rückstände
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
Example
The burning process leaves no harmful residues.
Der Verbrennungsprozess hinterlässt keine schädlichen Rückstände.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

vorübergehende Erleichterung / Strafaufschub
Meaning
A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.
Example
The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.
Der Gefangene bekam in letzter Minute einen Aufschub von der Hinrichtung.
C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

Ritual
Meaning
a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.
Das Hochzeitsritual wurde mit großer Feierlichkeit durchgeführt.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

Ruhe
Meaning
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position
Example
After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.
Nach der langen Reise suchte sie Ruhe im ruhigen Garten.
C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

reaktiv; chemisch aktiv
Meaning
responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active
Example
The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.
Das Unternehmen nahm eine reaktive Haltung gegenüber Kundenbeschwerden ein.
C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

Erlösung
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
Die Geschichte hebt das Thema der Erlösung hervor.
C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

sich erinnern
Meaning
to remember something; to recall from memory
Example
I can't recollect where I put my keys.
Ich kann mich nicht erinnern, wo ich meine Schlüssel hingelegt habe.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

Redundanz
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
Das Dokument enthielt Redundanz, die es unnötig lang machte.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

Rabatt/Rückerstattung
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
Der Laden bot einen Rabatt bei Großkäufen an.
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

revolutionieren
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
Künstliche Intelligenz wird bereit sein, den Gesundheitssektor zu revolutionieren.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

Zurückhaltung
Meaning
the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely
Example
His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.
Seine Zurückhaltung machte es schwierig zu wissen, was er dachte.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

Tadel / Kritik
Meaning
An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.
Example
She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.
Sie tadelte ihn, weil er zu spät zum Treffen kam.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

rationalisieren
Meaning
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
Example
He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.
Er versuchte, seinen Fehler zu rationalisieren, indem er das System beschuldigte.
C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

mit rauer Stimme sprechen oder mit einem groben Geräusch schaben
Meaning
to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound
Example
He rasped out a warning before collapsing.
Er raspte eine Warnung, bevor er zusammenbrach.
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

genießen / Gewürz
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
Sie genoss die Gelegenheit, ins Ausland zu reisen.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

Rückfall
Meaning
to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery
Example
After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.
Nach Monaten des Fortschritts erlitt er einen Rückfall.
C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

wiederkehrend
Meaning
happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;
Example
She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.
Sie leidet seit Monaten unter wiederkehrenden Kopfschmerzen.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

überflüssig
Meaning
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Example
The report contained redundant information.
Der Bericht enthielt überflüssige Informationen.
C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

ratifizieren
Meaning
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
Example
The government ratified the trade agreement.
Die Regierung hat das Handelsabkommen ratifiziert.