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C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

regata
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
La regata anual atrajo a competidores de todo el mundo.
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

celebrar ruidosamente
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
Los fanáticos celebraron ruidosamente en las calles después de la victoria.
C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

revocación
Meaning
The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.
Example
The court ordered the revocation of his license.
El tribunal ordenó la revocación de su licencia.
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

irresistible
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
Ella sintió un impulso irresistible de reírse de la broma.
C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

embelesar
Meaning
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
Example
The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.
La belleza del atardecer cautivó a los viajeros.
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

sonrosado
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
Tenía un rostro sonrosado por trabajar al aire libre.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪlər/

reviler

insultador
Meaning
a person who criticizes or insults others abusively
Example
He was known as a reviler of all who opposed him.
Era conocido como un insultador de todos los que se le oponían.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

reflejable
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
La superficie del lago es altamente reflejable en el sol de la mañana.
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

resplandeciente
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
La novia se veía resplandeciente con su vestido de boda.
C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

regalar
Meaning
To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.
Example
He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.
Nos regaló con historias de sus viajes alrededor del mundo.
C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

rencor
Meaning
A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.
Example
There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.
Hubo un rencor entre los dos rivales que nunca se desvaneció.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

resplandeciente
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
El sol resplandeciente iluminó todo el valle.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.
C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

réplica
Meaning
a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
Example
His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.
Su aguda réplica silenció a la multitud.
C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

molestar
Meaning
To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.
Example
His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.
Su crítica injusta continuó molestándola durante días.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

refringencia
Meaning
The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.
Example
Glass has a higher refringency than water.
El vidrio tiene una mayor refringencia que el agua.
C2 verb /rɪˈkjʊə/

recure

curar de nuevo
Meaning
to cure again; to remedy a second time
Example
The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.
El doctor tuvo que curar nuevamente la herida después de que se reabriera.
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

reprender
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

seguidores
Meaning
A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.
Example
The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.
El rey entró al salón seguido por sus seguidores.
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

nido de aves
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
Vimos un nido de aves lleno de pájaros ruidosos cerca del bosque.
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

edificio redondo
Meaning
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
Example
Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.
Los turistas se reunieron dentro de la gran rotonda del capitolio.
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

rectitud
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
Su rectitud le ganó el respeto en la sociedad.
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

resma
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
La oficina ordenó diez resmas de papel.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

lugar de retiro
Meaning
A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.
Example
The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.
El monje pasó años en el lugar de retiro alejado de la sociedad.
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

comida
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
Disfrutaron de una deliciosa comida junto al río.
C2 verb /rɪˈspaɪər/

respire

respirar
Meaning
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.
Example
Plants also respire to release energy.
Las plantas también respiran para liberar energía.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

cobarde, traidor
Meaning
cowardly or unfaithful to duty
Example
The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.
El soldado cobarde abandonó su puesto por miedo.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

revisión
Meaning
The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.
Example
The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.
La revisión del contrato tomó más tiempo de lo esperado.
C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

rococó
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
El palacio fue decorado en un estilo rococó lujoso.
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

persona inmoral
Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
El viejo reprobado pasó sus días apostando y bebiendo.
C2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

corresponder
Meaning
to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling
Example
She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.
Ella correspondió su amabilidad con un regalo pensado.
C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

repulsión
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
Ella sintió un profundo desprecio por la crueldad del acto.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

refracción
Meaning
The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.
Example
The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.
La refracción de la luz en el agua hace que los objetos parezcan doblados.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

refractario
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
El niño refractario se negó a seguir las instrucciones del maestro.
C2 adjective /ræpˈtɔːriəl/

raptorial

rapaz
Meaning
Relating to birds of prey or predatory behavior.
Example
The eagle is a raptorial bird with sharp talons.
El águila es un ave rapaz con garras afiladas.
C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

reprensión
Meaning
The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.
Example
The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.
La reprensión del comportamiento del estudiante por parte del profesor fue justificada.
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

saqueo
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
La guerra estuvo marcada por el saqueo y la destrucción.
C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

relacionado con runas
Meaning
relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical
Example
The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.
La antigua piedra tenía extrañas tallas rúnicas.
C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

burlas amistosas
Meaning
good-humored teasing or joking
Example
Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.
Su amistad estaba llena de bromas ligeras.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

negligente
Meaning
Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.
Example
The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.
El gerente fue negligente al no revisar cuidadosamente los informes financieros.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

orador
Meaning
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
Example
The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.
El orador cautivó a la audiencia con su elocuencia.
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

fragancia
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
La fragancia del jazmín llenó el aire de la tarde.
C2 noun /ˈreɪmənt/

raiment

atuendo
Meaning
clothing, especially fine or formal wear
Example
The king wore royal raiment during the ceremony.
El rey usó atuendo real durante la ceremonia.
C2 noun /rɪˈpoʊst/

riposte

replica aguda
Meaning
a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult
Example
Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.
Su aguda réplica dejó a todos en silencio.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

comedor
Meaning
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
Example
Students had lunch in the refectory.
Los estudiantes almorzaron en el comedor.
C2 adjective /ˈrævənɪŋ/

ravening

hambriento y codicioso
Meaning
Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.
Example
The ravening wolves circled the camp.
Los lobos hambrientos rodearon el campamento.
C2 verb /rɪˈvaɪl/

revile

despreciar
Meaning
to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
Example
The politician was reviled by the public for his corruption.
El político fue despreciado por el público debido a su corrupción.
C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

Ir al campo / expulsión temporal de la universidad
Meaning
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
Example
He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.
Decidió ir al campo en el pueblo para escapar de la vida agitada de la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

reliquary

relicario
Meaning
a container for holy relics
Example
The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones.
El antiguo relicario estaba decorado con oro y piedras preciosas.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

recapitular
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
El maestro pidió al estudiante que recapitulara la lección.
C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

hablar con entusiasmo
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
Él a menudo hablaba con entusiasmo sobre sus viajes a Europa.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

comida / refección
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
Los monjes se reunieron para su refección nocturna.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

recidivist

recidivista
Meaning
A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.
Example
The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.
La policía lo identificó como un recidivista que había sido arrestado varias veces antes.
C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

oleandro rojo
Meaning
a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers
Example
The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.
El oleandro rojo florece durante los meses de verano.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

recalcitrante, terco, desobediente
Meaning
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Example
The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.
El estudiante recalcitrante se negó a seguir las reglas.
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

reducir gastos, despedir empleados
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
La compañía tuvo que despedir empleados debido a dificultades financieras.
C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

lío
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
Obtener una visa fue un lío de papeleo y entrevistas.
C2 noun /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

rationalism

racionalismo
Meaning
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion
Example
Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.
El racionalismo enfatiza la lógica y el razonamiento por encima de la fe.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

temible/respetable
Meaning
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
Example
She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.
Ella era una líder temible que se ganó el respeto de todos.
C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

reprobación
Meaning
Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.
Example
The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark.
El rostro del profesor mostró una clara reprobación ante el comentario grosero del estudiante.
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

trasero; nalgas; parte baja de la espalda
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
El caballo se lastimó el trasero durante la caída.
C2 verb (archaic/rare) /rɛk/

reck

preocuparse
Meaning
To care about or be concerned with (something); to have regard for.
Example
He does not reck the dangers of his actions.
Él no se preocupa por los peligros de sus acciones.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

oloroso
Meaning
having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
Example
The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.
La cocina olía a especias y hierbas frescas.
C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

reprobación, censura
Meaning
An expression of blame or disapproval.
Example
His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.
Sus palabras descuidadas provocaron una fuerte reprobación de su madre.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

reconocer
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
Los soldados reconocieron el área antes de avanzar.
C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

poco convencional y algo desacreditado pero atractivo
Meaning
unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive
Example
He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.
Él tenía un encanto raffish que lo hizo popular en la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

rumiante
Meaning
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
Example
Cows are ruminants that chew cud.
Las vacas son rumiantes que mastican bolo alimenticio.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

reducible
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
El problema es complejo pero reducible a unos pocos principios básicos.
C2 verb /raɪv/

rive

rasgar
Meaning
to tear apart violently
Example
The earthquake rived the ground in several places.
El terremoto desgarró el suelo en varios lugares.
C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

Rangoon creeper
Meaning
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
Example
The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.
El Rangoon creeper cubrió toda la cerca con sus flores de fragancia dulce.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

refractario
Meaning
a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules
Example
The recusant opposed the new law.
El refractario se opuso a la nueva ley.
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

protesta
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
La protesta de los trabajadores contra el trato injusto fue ignorada.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

reflexivo
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
La superficie era altamente reflexiva, reflejando la luz en diferentes direcciones.
C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

rencoroso
Meaning
Characterized by bitterness or resentment.
Example
Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.
Su rencoroso debate duró horas.
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

escarcha
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
Los árboles estaban cubiertos con una capa blanca de escarcha después de la fría noche.
C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

refractar
Meaning
To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.
Example
The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.
El agua refracta la luz, haciendo que la pajilla se vea doblada.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

refutable
Meaning
Capable of being refuted or disproved.
Example
His argument was weak and easily refragable.
Su argumento era débil y fácilmente refutable.
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

compensación
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
La compañía ofreció una compensación financiera al trabajador herido.
C2 noun /ˈrɛv.ər.i/

reverie

soñar despierto; ensoñación
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.
Perdido en la ensoñación, no oyó que llamaban su nombre.
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

relativo o situado en las orillas de un río u otro cauce de agua
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
La vegetación ribereña ayuda a prevenir la erosión del suelo a lo largo de los ríos.
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

exclusivo
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
La galería exhibió muchas obras de arte exclusivas de artistas desconocidos.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

reparable
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
El daño al coche fue grave, pero aún reparable.
C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

refractor
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
Los telescopios refractores usan lentes para enfocar la luz.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

retroceso
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
El país experimentó retroceso económico después de la crisis.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

referible
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
El problema es referible a los nuevos cambios de política.
C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

reprimible
Meaning
Capable of being restrained or suppressed.
Example
The movement proved to be hardly repressible.
El movimiento resultó ser casi reprimible.
C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

reprender
Meaning
to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something
Example
The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por ser deshonesto.
C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

compromiso legal
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
Fue liberado bajo su propio compromiso legal.
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

rotundity

redondez
Meaning
the quality of being round or plump
Example
The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully.
La redondez del globo lo hizo flotar elegantemente.
C2 adjective /ˈreɪ.moʊs/

ramose

ramificado
Meaning
having many branches.
Example
The ramose tree shaded the entire garden.
El árbol ramificado dio sombra a todo el jardín.
C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

felicidad
Meaning
to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up
Example
The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

cruz
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
La antigua iglesia exhibió una cruz tallada sobre el altar.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

risible
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
La idea de los cerdos voladores es completamente risible.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

remediable
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
El error fue grave pero aún remediable.
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

riachuelo
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
Un riachuelo bajó por la ladera después de la lluvia.
C2 noun /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

recrimination

contrademanda
Meaning
an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming
Example
The debate quickly descended into mutual recriminations.
El debate rápidamente descendió en recriminaciones mutuas.
C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

recrudescente
Meaning
reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement
Example
Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.
Las tensiones recrudecientes amenazaron el frágil alto el fuego.
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

felicidad
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.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

protestar
Meaning
To make a forceful protest or objection.
Example
Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.
Los ciudadanos protestaron contra la nueva política fiscal.
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

revocar
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
Él retractó su declaración anterior en la corte.
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.
El estilo repertorial del periodista capturó cada detalle de la historia en desarrollo.
C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

composición musical (con tema recurrente)
Meaning
a musical composition with a recurring leading theme
Example
The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.
El pianista terminó el recital con un rondó animado.
C2 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

refinado
Meaning
Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.
Example
He works in the rarefied world of classical music.
Él trabaja en el mundo refinado de la música clásica.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

reclinado
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
Él fue encontrado recostado en el sofá después de un largo día.
C2 verb /ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

ramify

ramificarse
Meaning
to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.
Example
The river ramifies into several smaller streams.
El río se ramifica en varios arroyos más pequeños.
C2 verb /rɛnd/

rend

rasgar
Meaning
to tear something apart violently or forcefully
Example
The explosion rent the air with a deafening noise.
La explosión rasgó el aire con un ruido ensordecedor.
C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

redondeado
Meaning
round or plump in shape; full in sound
Example
The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.
El gato redondeado luchaba por subir la valla.
C2 verb /ˈrʌmpəl/

rumple

arrugar
Meaning
to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling
Example
She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing.
Ella accidentalmente arrugó su vestido mientras empacaba.
C2 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/

rejuvenescence

rejuvenecimiento
Meaning
the action or process of becoming young or fresh again
Example
The forest showed signs of rejuvenescence after the rains.
El bosque mostró señales de rejuvenecimiento después de las lluvias.
C2 verb /ruː/

rue

lamentar
Meaning
To feel regret or sorrow about something.
Example
She will rue the day she trusted him.
Ella lamentará el día que le dio su confianza.
C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

recapitulación
Meaning
The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.
Example
The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.
El profesor dio una breve recapitulación de la conferencia antes de terminar la clase.
C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

razonamiento
Meaning
the process of reasoning or logical thinking
Example
His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.
Su razonamiento impresionó a los jueces durante el debate.
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

agitar
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
Las constantes protestas agitaron las calles de la ciudad.
C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

un hombre dedicado a una vida de placer sensual
Meaning
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.
Example
The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.
El viejo roue malgastó su fortuna en juegos de azar y mujeres.
C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

renuncia
Meaning
the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life
Example
His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.
Su renuncia a los placeres mundanos impresionó a los monjes.
C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

restablecimiento de relaciones
Meaning
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Example
The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.
Los dos países firmaron un acuerdo que marcó un nuevo restablecimiento de relaciones.
C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

niño desaliñado
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
El pequeño niño desaliñado pedía comida en la calle.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

poco conocido o difícil de entender
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
La conferencia del profesor estaba llena de teorías reconditas.
C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

contribuir
Meaning
to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial
Example
His hard work will redound to the success of the company.
Su arduo trabajo contribuirá al éxito de la empresa.
C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

recrudecer
Meaning
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline
Example
After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.
Después de meses de calma, la violencia recrudeció en la región.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

inquieto
Meaning
unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient
Example
The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.
La multitud se volvió inquieta mientras esperaban a que comenzara el concierto.