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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.
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.
B1 noun /ˌrɛp.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

reputation

Ruf, Ansehen
Meaning
The opinion generally held about someone or something; fame or prestige.
Example
A good reputation is essential for business success.
Ein guter Ruf ist entscheidend für den Geschäftserfolg.
B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

rücksichtslos; fahrlässig; gefährlich;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
Sein rücksichtsloses Fahren verursachte einen schweren Unfall.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

überdenken
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Entscheidung, ins Ausland zu ziehen, zu überdenken.
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 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

Referendum
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
Die Regierung hielt ein Referendum über die neue Verfassung ab.
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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

widerlegbar
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
Seine Theorie war widerlegbar, weil sie experimentell getestet werden konnte.
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

verwickeln / entwirren
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
Sie begann, die losen Fäden des Pullovers zu entwirren.
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

Raureif
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
Die Bäume waren nach der kalten Nacht mit weißem Raureif bedeckt.
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.
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 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 verb rɪˈpel

repel

abstoßen
Meaning
To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.
Example
Protons repel each other.
Protonen stoßen sich gegenseitig ab.
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.
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.
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 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

Revolver
Meaning
a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading
Example
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
Der Detektiv zog seinen Revolver aus dem Holster.
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 /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

empfänglich
Meaning
Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.
Example
She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.
Sie war empfänglich für Feedback von ihren Kollegen.
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.
A2 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/

Relationship

Beziehung
Meaning
the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other; a connection between two things
Example
They have a very close relationship.
Sie haben eine sehr enge Beziehung.
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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

nachlässig
Meaning
Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.
Example
The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.
Der Manager war nachlässig, indem er die Finanzberichte nicht sorgfältig überprüfte.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

obszöne Witze
Meaning
Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.
Example
The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.
Die obszönen Witze des Komikers brachten das Publikum unangenehm zum Lachen.
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 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.
A2 verb /rɪŋ/

ring

klingeln
Meaning
to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone
Example
The bell rings every hour.
Die Glocke klingelt jede Stunde.
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 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

Rückkehr
Meaning
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
Example
The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.
Die neue Politik markierte eine Rückkehr zu traditionellen Methoden.
C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

mit einem Niet fixieren / Aufmerksamkeit fesseln
Meaning
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly
Example
The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.
Der Handwerker hat die Metallplatten zusammen gerivettiert.
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.
C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

rote Oleander
Meaning
a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers
Example
The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.
Der rote Oleander blüht den ganzen Sommer über.
C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

wiederherstellen
Meaning
to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted
Example
The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.
Die Regierung hat hart gearbeitet, um den Frieden in der Region wiederherzustellen.
A2 verb /riːˈsaɪ.kəl/

recycle

recyceln
Meaning
to process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away
Example
We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste.
Wir sollten Papier und Plastik recyceln, um Abfall zu reduzieren.
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

Glück
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

verzögern / verlangsamen
Meaning
to delay or slow down the progress of something
Example
Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.
Mangel an Mitteln kann die Entwicklung des Projekts verzögern.
B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

rote Blätter
Meaning
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
Example
Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.
Rote Blätter sind reich an Eisen und werden häufig in bengalischen Haushalten gegessen.
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 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

rotierend
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.
Example
The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.
Die Maschine verwendet einen Rotationsmotor, um effizient zu arbeiten.
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.
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

Fest
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
Der Klang des Festes war die ganze Nacht zu hören.
C2 verb /ˈrʌmpəl/

rumple

zerknittern
Meaning
to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling
Example
She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing.
Sie zerknitterte versehentlich ihr Kleid, während sie packte.
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

aufwühlen
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
Die konstanten Proteste haben die Straßen der Stadt aufgewühlt.
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 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

Befragter
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
Die Umfrage hatte mehr als 1000 Befragte.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

verstärken
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
Der Lehrer benutzte Beispiele, um die Lektion zu verstärken.
C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

störend durchsuchen
Meaning
to search through something in a disorderly way
Example
He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.
Er hat in der Schublade nach seinen Schlüsseln gewühlt.
C1 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

roboter unterstützte Verfahren
Meaning
Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.
Example
Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.
Roboter-unterstützte Verfahren reduzieren menschliche Fehler.
C1 adjective /ˈrʌs.tɪk/

Rustic

einfach und ungeschliffen; ländlichen Gebieten zugehörig
Meaning
simple and unsophisticated; relating to rural areas
Example
The rustic cottage had wooden beams and a thatched roof.
Das rustikale Ferienhaus hatte Holzbalken und ein Strohdach.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

Rabe
Meaning
a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice
Example
The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.
Der Rabe saß auf der alten Eiche und krächzte laut.
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.
B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

Waldaufseher
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
Der Park Ranger führte die Touristen durch den Waldweg.
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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfrɪndʒənt/

refringent

refraktierend
Meaning
Capable of refracting light or other waves.
Example
The refringent properties of the crystal bent the light into a spectrum.
Die refraktierenden Eigenschaften des Kristalls bogen das Licht in ein Spektrum.
C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

Zurechtweisung, Tadel
Meaning
An expression of blame or disapproval.
Example
His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.
Seine unachtsamen Worte zogen eine scharfe Zurechtweisung seiner Mutter nach sich.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

ranzig
Meaning
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
Example
The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.
Die Butter war ranzig geworden, nachdem sie zu lange draußen war.
A2 noun /reɪs/

race

Rennen
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
Das Rennen war sehr aufregend, mit vielen Wettbewerbern.
B1 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

register

registrieren
Meaning
To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.
Example
You must register for the conference before the deadline.
Du musst dich für die Konferenz vor der Frist registrieren.
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.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

Speisesaal
Meaning
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
Example
Students had lunch in the refectory.
Die Studenten haben im Speisesaal zu Mittag gegessen.
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

risiko-adjustiert
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
Risiko-adjustierte Renditen berücksichtigen sowohl potenziellen Gewinn als auch Verlust.
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.
C2 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

Schelm
Meaning
A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.
Example
The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.
Der kleine Rapscallion versteckte die Schuhe seines Bruders als Scherz.
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.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

Pause
Meaning
A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.
Example
The children played outside during recess.
Die Kinder spielten während der Pause draußen.
B1 noun /ruːt/

route

Route
Meaning
a way or course taken to get from one place to another
Example
The best route to the airport is through the highway.
Die beste Route zum Flughafen führt über die Autobahn.
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 /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

Zuverlässigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well
Example
Customers value the reliability of our service.
Kunden schätzen die Zuverlässigkeit unseres Service.
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.
B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

Retention
Meaning
The continued possession, use, or control of something
Example
The retention of information is essential for academic success.
Die Retention von Informationen ist entscheidend für den akademischen Erfolg.
B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

Forscher
Meaning
People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.
Example
Researchers are working on innovative solutions.
Forscher arbeiten an innovativen Lösungen.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

Vorauszahlung / Retainer
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
Der Anwalt verlangte eine Vorauszahlung, bevor er den Fall übernahm.
A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

antworten
Meaning
to give an answer; to respond
Example
She replies to emails quickly.
Sie antwortet schnell auf E-Mails.
C2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

erwidern
Meaning
to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling
Example
She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.
Sie erwiderte seine Freundlichkeit mit einem durchdachten Geschenk.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/

refutation

Widerlegung
Meaning
The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.
Example
Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.
Ihr Aufsatz war eine starke Widerlegung der gegnerischen Theorie.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

vermittler
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
Der Vermittler verdiente einen Bonus, weil er einen neuen Kunden empfohlen hatte.
B1 noun raɪts

rights

rechte
Meaning
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Example
The rights of people were prioritized.
Die Rechte der Menschen wurden priorisiert.
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.
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

korrigieren
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
Das Unternehmen ergriff Maßnahmen, um seine finanziellen Fehler zu beheben.
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 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 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.
C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

Ratiocination
Meaning
the process of reasoning or logical thinking
Example
His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.
Seine Ratiocination beeindruckte die Richter während der Debatte.
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 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

erzählen
Meaning
to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience
Example
She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.
Sie erzählte ihre Abenteuer während der Sommerreise.
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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

referierbar
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
Das Problem ist auf die neuen Politikänderungen referierbar.
B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

Regeln und Vorschriften
Meaning
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
Example
Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.
Regeln und Vorschriften allein können Einstellungen nicht ändern.
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.
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 /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.
B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

Rezession
Meaning
A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.
Example
The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.
Das Land erlebte aufgrund der Finanzkrise eine schwere Rezession.
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.
B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

realistisch
Meaning
having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected
Example
She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.
Sie gab eine realistische Schätzung der Projektkosten ab.
B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

reduzieren
Meaning
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.
Singapur hat den Plastikverbrauch erheblich reduziert.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

relativ
Meaning
considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative
Example
The cost of living is relative to your income level.
Die Lebenshaltungskosten sind relativ zu Ihrem Einkommensniveau.
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 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

regenerative Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
Regenerative Landwirtschaft verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit und die biologische Vielfalt.
C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

rau
Meaning
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
Example
His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.
Seine raue Stimme zeigte jahrelanges Rauchen.
A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

bereit
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
Sie war bereit, zum Flughafen zu gehen.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

rosarot, optimistisch
Meaning
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
Example
She looked at the future with roseate optimism.
Sie blickte auf die Zukunft mit rosaroter Zuversicht.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

Renegat
Meaning
a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles
Example
He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.
Er wurde nach dem Verlassen der Partei und der Kritik an deren Politik als Renegat bezeichnet.
B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

jeweils; in der angegebenen Reihenfolge; getrennt und in der bereits erwähnten Reihenfolge
Meaning
in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned
Example
John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.
John und Mary sind jeweils 25 und 30 Jahre alt.
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

unwiderstehlich
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
Sie fühlte einen unwiderstehlichen Drang, über den Witz zu lachen.
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.