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B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

elektrischer Reiskocher
Meaning
an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically
Example
The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.
Der Reiskocher schaltet sich automatisch ab, wenn der Reis perfekt gekocht ist.
C2 adjective /ræpˈtɔːriəl/

raptorial

Raubvogel
Meaning
Relating to birds of prey or predatory behavior.
Example
The eagle is a raptorial bird with sharp talons.
Der Adler ist ein Raubvogel mit scharfen Krallen.
B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

zurücktreten
Meaning
Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
Example
Ministers were forced to resign.
Die Minister wurden gezwungen, zurückzutreten.
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

Mahlzeit
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
Sie genossen ein köstliches Mahlzeit am Flussufer.
B1 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

Vertreter
Meaning
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
Example
The representative addressed critical issues.
Der Vertreter sprach kritische Themen an.
A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

Herrscher; Lineal
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
Der ruler zeichnete eine gerade Linie auf das Papier, während der König ein mächtiger ruler seines Königreichs war.
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.
B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

Region; Gebiet; Bereich
Meaning
a particular area or part of a country or the world
Example
This region is famous for its wine production.
Diese Region ist berühmt für ihre Weinproduktion.
B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

regional
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a region.
Example
Regional hubs support localized industries.
Regionale Knotenpunkte unterstützen lokale Industrien.
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.
C1 verb /riːl/

reel

stolpern / aufwickeln
Meaning
to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel
Example
He reeled backward after being punched.
Er stolperte nach hinten, nachdem er geschlagen wurde.
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 ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

Aufforstung
Meaning
The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.
Example
Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.
Aufforstungsbemühungen sind entscheidend, um Ökosysteme wiederherzustellen.
B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

radioaktivität
Meaning
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example
Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.
Radioaktivität wird in medizinischen Behandlungen wie der Krebstherapie verwendet.
C2 verb /ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

ramify

sich verzweigen
Meaning
to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.
Example
The river ramifies into several smaller streams.
Der Fluss verzweigt sich in mehrere kleinere Bäche.
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

königlich
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
Die königliche Familie nahm an der Zeremonie teil.
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 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.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

relevant
Meaning
closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed; pertinent
Example
Please provide only relevant information for this discussion.
Bitte geben Sie nur relevante Informationen für diese Diskussion an.
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

Schnelligkeit
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
Die Schnelligkeit des technologischen Wandels ist erstaunlich.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

bereitwillig; leicht; ohne Zögern
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
Sie stimmte bereitwillig zu, bei dem Projekt zu helfen.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

Wiederholung
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
Der Schauspieler nahm seine Rolle in der Fortsetzung wieder auf.
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.
B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

Glück
Meaning
a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening
Example
Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

rollholz
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
Roll den Teig flach mit einem Rollholz.
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

fesselnd
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
Der Film war so fesselnd, dass niemand wegschauen konnte.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

requiemmesse
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
Der Chor führte ein Requiem zum Gedenken an den verstorbenen Führer auf.
B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

zögerlich; widerwillig; unsicher, etwas zu tun;
Meaning
unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;
Example
She was reluctant to share her personal information.
Sie war zögerlich, ihre persönlichen Informationen zu teilen.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

wütend
Meaning
Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.
Example
He was a rabid fan of the football team.
Er war ein wütender Fan des Fußballteams.
B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

republikanisch
Meaning
a member or supporter of a republican political party or system
Example
The republican candidate won the election.
Der republikanische Kandidat hat die Wahl gewonnen.
C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

Erwiderung
Meaning
a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
Example
His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.
Seine scharfe Erwiderung brachte die Menge zum Schweigen.
B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

Revolution
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
Die Geschichte spielt während der Französischen Revolution.
B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

romantisch
Meaning
relating to love; idealistic; dreamy
Example
They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.
Sie genossen ein romantisches Abendessen bei Kerzenlicht.
C1 noun /ˈrɪpəl/

Ripple

Welle
Meaning
a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence
Example
The stone created ripples across the calm pond.
Der Stein verursachte Wellen im ruhigen Teich.
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 /ˈruːmər/

rumor

Gerücht
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
Es gibt ein Gerücht, dass das Unternehmen im nächsten Jahr fusionieren wird.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

reparabel
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
Der Schaden am Auto war ernst, aber immer noch reparabel.
B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

begrenzt oder kontrolliert; unterliegt Einschränkungen
Meaning
limited or controlled; subject to restrictions
Example
Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Der Zugang zu diesem Bereich ist nur für autorisiertes Personal eingeschränkt.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

verwerflich
Meaning
Deserving strong criticism or blame.
Example
His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.
Seine unehrlichen Taten waren wirklich verwerflich.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

reservieren
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
Ich möchte einen Tisch für das Abendessen reservieren.
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

Wiederherstellung
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
Das Gehirn-Retrieval-System hilft, vergangene Erfahrungen abzurufen.
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 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

Auswirkung
Meaning
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
Example
The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.
Die wirtschaftliche Krise hatte schwerwiegende Auswirkungen auf den globalen Handel.
A2 noun /ˈriː.zənz/

reasons

Gründe
Meaning
Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.
Example
Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently.
Die Gründe für die Verschmutzung müssen dringend angegangen werden.
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.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

neu kalibrieren, anpassen
Meaning
To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.
Example
The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.
Das Unternehmen musste seine Strategien neu kalibrieren, um sich dem Markt anzupassen.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

Tollwut
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
Der Hund wurde gegen Tollwut geimpft.
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 /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.
C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

rund
Meaning
round or plump in shape; full in sound
Example
The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.
Die runde Katze hatte Schwierigkeiten, den Zaun zu erklimmen.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

Mahlzeit / Essensaufnahme
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
Die Mönche versammelten sich zu ihrer Abendmahlzeit.
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.
A1 adjective /red/

Red

rot
Meaning
having the color of blood or fire; of the color red
Example
She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes rotes Kleid zur Party.
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.
B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

Regenwald
Meaning
A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist Heimat von Millionen von Arten.
C2 verb /raɪv/

rive

zerreißen
Meaning
to tear apart violently
Example
The earthquake rived the ground in several places.
Das Erdbeben zerbrach den Boden an mehreren Stellen.
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.
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.
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

reduzieren
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
Wir müssen unsere Ausgaben diesen Monat reduzieren.
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 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.
A2 verb /rɪˈpiːt/

repeat

wiederholen
Meaning
to say or do something again
Example
Could you please repeat what you just said?
Könnten Sie bitte wiederholen, was Sie gerade gesagt haben?
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.
C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

Schlagfertigkeit
Meaning
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Example
The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.
Das Abendessen war voller brillanter Schlagfertigkeit zwischen den Gästen.
B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

Verantwortung
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
Verantwortung für das eigene Handeln zu übernehmen, ist ein Zeichen von Reife.
B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

Registrierung
Meaning
the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something
Example
The registration for the event will close tomorrow.
Die Anmeldung für die Veranstaltung endet morgen.
C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

Resonanz
Meaning
A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.
Example
His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
Seine Rede hatte eine tiefe Resonanz beim Publikum.
B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

Romanze
Meaning
a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship
Example
Their romance began when they met at the university library.
Ihre Romanze begann, als sie sich in der Universitätsbibliothek trafen.
A2 noun rɪˈpɔːt

report

Bericht
Meaning
An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorough investigation or consideration.
Example
The report highlights critical issues.
Der Bericht hebt kritische Probleme hervor.
C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

ein Versprechen brechen
Meaning
to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment
Example
The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.
Das Unternehmen hat sein Versprechen, die Löhne zu erhöhen, gebrochen.
B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

bereitstellen
Meaning
to provide or give; to make or cause to become
Example
The artist renders the scene beautifully.
Der Künstler stellt die Szene wunderschön dar.
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 /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.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

umbauen
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
Sie beschlossen, ihre Küche letzten Sommer umzubauen.
A2 verb /roʊl/

roll

rollen
Meaning
to move by turning over and over on an axis
Example
She rolled the ball down the hill.
Sie rollte den Ball den Hügel hinunter.
A1 verb /riːd/

read

lesen
Meaning
to look at written words and understand their meaning
Example
I read books before going to bed.
Ich lese Bücher bevor ich ins Bett gehe.
C1 verb /ˌriː.kənˈviːn/

reconvene

wieder zusammentreten
Meaning
to gather or assemble again, especially for a meeting
Example
The committee will reconvene after lunch.
Der Ausschuss wird nach dem Mittagessen wieder zusammentreten.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

tränend
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
Seine tränenden Augen zeigten Anzeichen von Alter und Müdigkeit.
C2 noun /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

recrimination

Gegenvorwurf
Meaning
an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming
Example
The debate quickly descended into mutual recriminations.
Die Debatte verwandelte sich schnell in gegenseitige Gegenvorwürfe.
B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

Rechen
Meaning
a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake
Example
He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.
Er benutzte einen Rechen, um die fallenden Herbstblätter zu sammeln.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

Überweisung
Meaning
A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.
Example
The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.
Die Wirtschaft des Landes profitiert von den Überweisungen der Auswanderer.
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 /rɪˈbʌtəl/

rebuttal

Widerlegung
Meaning
a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another
Example
Her rebuttal was clear and convincing.
Ihre Widerlegung war klar und überzeugend.
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

Raub
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
Der Krieg war von Raub und Zerstörung geprägt.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

Steinsalz
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
Steinsalz wird als gesünder angesehen als Tafelsalz.
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

Rebell
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
Der junge Rebell weigerte sich, die Schulregeln zu befolgen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈrɛv.ər.i/

reverie

Tagtraum; in Gedanken verloren
Meaning
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
Example
Lost in reverie, he didn't hear his name being called.
Verschwunden in seinem Tagtraum, hörte er nicht, wie sein Name gerufen wurde.
B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

antworten
Meaning
to give an answer or reply; to react to something
Example
Please respond to my email as soon as possible.
Bitte antworten Sie so schnell wie möglich auf meine E-Mail.
C2 adjective /ˈreɪ.moʊs/

ramose

verzweigt
Meaning
having many branches.
Example
The ramose tree shaded the entire garden.
Der verzweigte Baum beschattete den ganzen Garten.
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.
A2 noun, verb /ˈriːzən/

reason

Grund, Anlass
Meaning
A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.
Example
There is no reason to be upset.
Es gibt keinen Grund, verärgert zu sein.
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.
A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

Eisenbahn
Meaning
a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities
Example
The railway connects major cities across the country.
Die Eisenbahn verbindet die großen Städte des Landes.
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
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.
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

Vergeltung, Strafe
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
Die Dorfbewohner forderten Vergeltung für das begangene Verbrechen.
C1 noun /ˈriːkɔːrs/

recourse

Hilfe, Rückgriff
Meaning
a source of help or protection in a difficult situation
Example
The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal.
Die Studenten hatten keinen anderen Rückgriff als den Direktor anzurufen.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

Remission
Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
Die Krebserkrankung des Patienten befindet sich nach der Behandlung in Remission.
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.
A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

erhöhen / anheben
Meaning
To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.
Example
She raised her hand to ask a question.
Sie hob ihre Hand, um eine Frage zu stellen.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

sich zurückziehen
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
Die Soldaten mussten sich nach der Niederlage zurückziehen.
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

Duft
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
Der Duft von Jasmin füllte die Abendluft.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

voll
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
Das Buch ist voll mit faszinierenden historischen Details.
B1 adverb /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/

Reasonably

vernünftig; in angemessenem Maße;
Meaning
in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree
Example
The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location.
Das Hotelzimmer war für den Standort vernünftig bepreist.
B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

rau; grob; hart
Meaning
having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh
Example
The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.
Die raue Oberfläche des Felsen hat mir die Hände verletzt.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

zurückweisen
Meaning
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
Example
She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
Sie lehnte seine Einladung zum Abendessen ab.
A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

Regen
Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
Der starke Regen zwang uns, drinnen zu bleiben.
C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

aufheben
Meaning
To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.
Example
The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
Die Regierung entschied sich, das veraltete Gesetz aufzuheben.
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.
B1 noun /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

resolution

lösung, entschluss
Meaning
The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.
Example
The resolution of the issue requires careful planning and action.
Die Lösung des Problems erfordert sorgfältige Planung und Handeln.
C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

auffüllen
Meaning
Fill something up again.
Example
Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.
Wasser trinken hilft, verlorene Flüssigkeiten im Körper wieder aufzufüllen.
C2 noun /rɪˈpoʊst/

riposte

scharfe Erwiderung
Meaning
a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult
Example
Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.
Ihre scharfe Erwiderung ließ alle in Stille.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwɛst/

request

Meaning
a formal or polite demand for something
Example
She made a request for additional time to complete the project.
C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

Reorganisation
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
Das Unternehmen durchlief eine Reorganisation, um die Effizienz zu verbessern.
C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

Bergkamm oder Gipfel
Meaning
a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip
Example
We walked along the mountain ridge.
Wir gingen entlang des Gebirgskamms.
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.