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C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

runder Bau
Meaning
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
Example
Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.
Touristen versammelten sich im Inneren der großen Rotunde des Kapitols.
C1 noun /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ˈbreɪk.θruː/

revolutionary breakthrough

revolutionäre Entdeckung
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that changes everything.
Example
Robotic surgery is a revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare.
Robotische Chirurgie ist eine revolutionäre Entdeckung im Gesundheitswesen.
B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

eine Regel oder Anweisung, die von einer Behörde erlassen und aufrechterhalten wird
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
Die staatliche Regulierung sorgt für faire Geschäftspraktiken.
C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

zerlumpter Junge
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
Der kleine zerlumpte Junge bettelte auf der Straße um Essen.
B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

verfallen
Meaning
to decay or decompose; to become corrupt
Example
The fruit will rot if left in the sun.
Die Frucht wird faulen, wenn sie in der Sonne bleibt.
A2 noun /rent/

Rent

Glück
Meaning
a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord for use of property
Example
The monthly rent for this apartment is quite affordable.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

reformator
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
Der soziale Reformator widmete sein Leben der Verbesserung der Bildung für alle Kinder.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

anerkannt
Meaning
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
Example
She works for a reputable law firm in the city.
Sie arbeitet für eine angesehene Anwaltskanzlei in der Stadt.
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈfɜːrm/

reaffirm

bekräftigen
Meaning
To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform.
Der Präsident bekräftigte sein Engagement für die Bildungsreform.
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 /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.
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 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

Freizeit; der Prozess, etwas wieder zum Leben zu erwecken
Meaning
an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again
Example
The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.
Der Park bietet Freizeiteinrichtungen für Kinder und Erwachsene.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

wenig bekannt oder schwer zu verstehen
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
Die Vorlesung des Professors war voller reconditer Theorien.
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.
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.
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

Erholung
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
Ruhe ist für die Erholung nach einer Krankheit unerlässlich.
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.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

reste
Meaning
the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed
Example
The remains of the meal were left on the table.
Die Reste des Essens wurden auf dem Tisch gelassen.
A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

regelmäßig
Meaning
at regular intervals; in a regular manner
Example
She exercises regularly to stay healthy.
Sie trainiert regelmäßig, um gesund zu bleiben.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

protokoll
Meaning
a written or spoken account of something
Example
I kept a record of all the meetings.
Ich habe ein Protokoll aller Besprechungen geführt.
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

Reform
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
Die Reform im Bildungssystem war eine Priorität.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

widerspenstig
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
Das widerspenstige Kind weigerte sich, den Anweisungen des Lehrers zu folgen.
A2 noun /rɪˈzʌlt/

result

Ergebnis
Meaning
a consequence, effect, or outcome of something
Example
The result of the test was excellent.
Das Ergebnis des Tests war ausgezeichnet.
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 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 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 /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 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

Urteil
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
Das Urteil des Gerichts begünstigte den Angeklagten.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

abstoßend; widerlich; ekelhaft
Meaning
extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike
Example
The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.
Die Idee, seinen Eltern zu lügen, war ihm abstoßend.
C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

Rest
Meaning
a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used
Example
Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.
Nur ein Rest der alten Mauer bleibt.
B1 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

Ressource
Meaning
A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.
Example
Water is a vital natural resource.
Wasser ist eine wichtige natürliche Ressource.
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 rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

Resilienz
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.
Die Resilienz von Holz zu testen ist entscheidend.
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

behaltend
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
Schüler mit einem behaltenden Gedächtnis sind in der Schule erfolgreich.
C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

repertorial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
Example
The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.
Der repertoriale Stil des Journalisten erfasste jedes Detail der sich entfaltenden Geschichte.
B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

Aufnahme
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
Die Aufnahme des Interviews war klar und laut.
B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

regal
Meaning
a framework or structure for holding or storing things
Example
She hung her coat on the rack by the door.
Sie hängte ihren Mantel auf dem Regal neben der Tür auf.
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

Rubrik / Richtlinie
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
Der Lehrer gab eine Bewertungsrichtlinie für die Aufgabe an.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

Wiederkäuer
Meaning
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
Example
Cows are ruminants that chew cud.
Kühe sind Wiederkäuer, die ihre Nahrung wiederkäuen.
C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

ansässiger koordinator
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
Der ansässige Koordinator begrüßte alle Vertreter.
C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

Abscheu
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
Sie empfand tiefen Ekel vor der Grausamkeit der Tat.
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 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.
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.
C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

abwehren / Abneigung hervorrufen
Meaning
to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust
Example
The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.
Die Armee konnte den feindlichen Angriff abwehren.
B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

Drehung; Rotation; Umdrehung
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
Die Rotation der Erde dauert 24 Stunden.
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

verlassen auf
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
Ich verlasse mich auf meine Freunde für Unterstützung.
C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

bedauerlich
Meaning
feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.
Sie schenkte ihm ein bedauerliches Lächeln, als sie sich abwandte.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

darstellend
Meaning
Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.
Example
The artist preferred a representational style of painting.
Der Künstler bevorzugte einen darstellenden Malstil.
C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

Wiederaufnahme
Meaning
the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
Example
The resumption of classes will be announced next week.
Die Wiederaufnahme der Klassen wird nächste Woche bekannt gegeben.
B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

retten
Meaning
to save someone or something from danger or harm
Example
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
Die Feuerwehrleute haben die Katze vom Baum gerettet.
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.
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 /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 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

Liste
Meaning
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
Example
The manager updated the staff roster for next week.
Der Manager hat die Mitarbeiterliste für die nächste Woche aktualisiert.
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 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.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

resistent
Meaning
not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand
Example
This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
Dieser Stoff ist resistent gegen Wasser und Flecken.
C1 noun /ˈruːdɪmənt/

rudiment

Grundlagen
Meaning
A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.
Example
He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.
Er lernte die rudimentären Grundlagen der Musik, bevor er der Band beitrat.
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 /ˈræl.i/

rally

sich versammeln / sich wieder stärken
Meaning
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
Example
The team rallied after halftime and won the match.
Das Team kämpfte sich nach der Halbzeit zurück und gewann das Spiel.
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 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/

relic

Relikt
Meaning
an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest
Example
The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.
Das Museum stellte Relikte aus der antiken Zivilisation aus.
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.
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 /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

Refraktor
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
Refraktor-Teleskope verwenden Linsen, um Licht zu fokussieren.
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 verb /rɪˈdiːm/

redeem

einlösen
Meaning
to compensate for faults or mistakes; to exchange something for value
Example
He managed to redeem his reputation after the scandal.
Er konnte seinen Ruf nach dem Skandal wiederherstellen.
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

rambutan
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
Der Rambutan sieht mit seiner haarigen Haut gruselig aus, schmeckt aber innen sehr süß.
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 /raɪz/

rise

steigen
Meaning
to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase
Example
The sun rises in the east.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Tadel
Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
Der Lehrer hat den Schüler für das Zuspätkommen getadelt.
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.
A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

Lesen
Meaning
the action or skill of reading
Example
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.
Lesen ist eines meiner Lieblingshobbys.
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.
A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

erkennen, akzeptieren
Meaning
To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.
Example
She did not recognize him in the crowd.
Sie hat ihn in der Menge nicht erkannt.
A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

Felsen
Meaning
a large, solid piece of mineral matter
Example
The mountain was made of solid rock.
Der Berg war aus festem Felsen.
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.
C2 verb /rɪˈspaɪər/

respire

atmen
Meaning
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.
Example
Plants also respire to release energy.
Pflanzen atmen auch, um Energie freizusetzen.
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/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 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

unterdrückend
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
Die unterdrückende Regierung verbot alle Formen des Protests.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

resistent
Meaning
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Example
Resilient materials ensure durability.
Resistente Materialien gewährleisten Haltbarkeit.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

Remarkable

bemerkenswert; außergewöhnlich; beachtenswert;
Meaning
worthy of attention; extraordinary; notable;
Example
His recovery from the illness was remarkable.
Seine Genesung von der Krankheit war bemerkenswert.
C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

righteousness

Rechtmäßigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being morally right or justifiable
Example
His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.
Sein Leben war der Rechtmäßigkeit und der Wahrheit gewidmet.
B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

betrachten
Meaning
to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at
Example
She regards him as her best friend.
Sie betrachtet ihn als ihren besten Freund.
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.
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.
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.
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

erhalten
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
Sie erhält ein Geschenk von ihrer Freundin.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

reintegrieren
Meaning
To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
Example
The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.
Das Programm hilft Gefangenen, sich in die Gesellschaft reintegrieren.
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.
A2 verb /ˈriːəlaɪz/

realize

realisieren
Meaning
to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real
Example
I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.
Ich habe nicht bemerkt, wie spät es war, bis ich auf die Uhr schaute.
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.
B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

erholen
Meaning
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.
Example
The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.
Die Welt kämpft darum, sich von der Pandemie zu erholen.
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, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

einforderbar
Meaning
Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.
Example
The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.
Die Forderungen des Unternehmens stiegen in diesem Quartal erheblich.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

Bedauern
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Sie empfand tiefes Bedauern über ihre harten Worte.
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.
A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

reis
Meaning
a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries
Example
We eat rice with curry for dinner.
Wir essen Reis mit Curry zum Abendessen.
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.
B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Relation

Beziehung; Verwandtschaft
Meaning
the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member
Example
They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.
Sie haben eine starke geschäftliche Beziehung, die seit Jahren besteht.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

Berichterstattung
Meaning
the act of reporting news or describing events in the media
Example
The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.
Das Magazin ist bekannt für seine detaillierte Berichterstattung über politische Themen.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

regenerieren
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
Die Eidechse kann ihren verlorenen Schwanz regenerieren.
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.
C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

Wall
Meaning
a defensive wall of a castle or fort
Example
The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.
Die Soldaten standen auf dem Wall und beobachteten, wie der Feind sich näherte.
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 /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.
A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

Fluss
Meaning
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
Example
The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.
Der Fluss fließt durch das Tal und geht in den Ozean.
B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

Rost
Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
Das alte Auto war nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung mit Rost bedeckt.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

reduzierbar
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
Das Problem ist komplex, aber auf einige grundlegende Prinzipien reduzierbar.