C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

輝かしい

Meaning

Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect

Example

The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.

花嫁はウェディングドレスで輝いて見えました。

C2 verb /raɪv/

rive

裂ける

Meaning

to tear apart violently

Example

The earthquake rived the ground in several places.

地震がいくつかの場所で地面を裂けました。

C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

隠遁場所

Meaning

A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.

Example

The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.

その僧侶は社会から離れた隠遁場所で数年を過ごしました。

C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

群衆

Meaning

a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior

Example

The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.

政治家は抗議者を単なる群衆として退けた。

C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

横たわる

Meaning

lying down or in a resting position

Example

He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.

彼は長い一日の後、ソファで横になっているのが見つかりました。

C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

コスト削減、従業員の解雇

Meaning

to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources

Example

The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.

会社は財政的な困難のため、従業員をリトレンチしなければならなかった。

C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

祭り

Meaning

Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.

Example

The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.

一晩中、祭りの音が聞こえていました。

C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

機知に富んだ返答

Meaning

conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies

Example

The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.

ディナーでは、ゲスト間で素晴らしい機知に富んだ返答が交わされていました。

C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

薄くする, 精製する

Meaning

To make something less dense or more refined.

Example

The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.

山に登るにつれて、空気は薄くなります。

C2 adjective /ˈreɪ.moʊs/

ramose

分岐した

Meaning

having many branches.

Example

The ramose tree shaded the entire garden.

その分岐した木は庭全体に日陰を提供しました。

C2 adjective /roʊn/

roan

ロアン馬

Meaning

denoting an animal, especially a horse, having a coat of mixed colors, typically reddish-brown and white

Example

The rider mounted a roan horse with a speckled coat.

騎手は斑点のあるコートを持ったロアン馬に乗った。

C2 verb /ruː/

rue

後悔する

Meaning

To feel regret or sorrow about something.

Example

She will rue the day she trusted him.

彼女は彼を信じたその日を後悔するだろう。

C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

なぞなぞ

Meaning

a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters

Example

The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.

子供たちは雑誌のなぞなぞを解くのを楽しみました。

C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

滑稽な

Meaning

so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at

Example

The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.

飛ぶ豚のアイデアは完全に滑稽です。

C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

希少

Meaning

Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.

Example

The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.

ギャラリーは、未知のアーティストによる多くの希少なアート作品を展示しました。

C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

抗議者

Meaning

A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).

Example

He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.

彼は集会で抗議の声を上げていた。

C2 noun /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

recrudescence

再発

Meaning

a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition

Example

Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts.

保健当局は複数の地区で麻疹の再発の警告を出しました。

C2 verb /rɪˈsɪnd/

rescind

取り消す

Meaning

to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement

Example

The company decided to rescind the job offer.

その会社は仕事のオファーを取り消すことを決定しました。

C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

魅了する

Meaning

To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.

Example

The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.

夕日の美しさが旅行者を魅了した。

C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

再発

Meaning

to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline

Example

After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.

数ヶ月の静けさの後、暴力が再発しました地域で。

C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

再発

Meaning

reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement

Example

Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.

再発した緊張が脆弱な停戦を脅かしました。

C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

小さな波

Meaning

a small or tiny ripple

Example

Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.

魚が動くと湖に小さな波が現れました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

修正可能

Meaning

capable of being corrected or cured

Example

The mistake was serious but still remediable.

その誤りは重大でしたが、まだ修正可能でした。

C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

改訂

Meaning

The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.

Example

The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.

契約の改訂には予想以上の時間がかかりました。

C2 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

バラ色の、楽観的な

Meaning

Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.

Example

She looked at the future with roseate optimism.

彼女はローズ色の楽観主義で未来を見ました。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

統治している

Meaning

Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.

Example

The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.

統治している女王は、彼女の統治期間中にいくつかの改革を導入しました。

C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

報復

Meaning

The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.

Example

She offered her time in requital for his kindness.

彼女は彼の親切に報復として自分の時間を提供しました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfrɪndʒənt/

refringent

屈折性

Meaning

Capable of refracting light or other waves.

Example

The refringent properties of the crystal bent the light into a spectrum.

結晶の屈折性の特性は光をスペクトルに曲げました。

C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

尻; お尻; 背中の下部

Meaning

the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area

Example

The horse injured its rump during the fall.

その馬は転倒した際にお尻を痛めました。

C2 verb /ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

ramify

分岐する

Meaning

to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.

Example

The river ramifies into several smaller streams.

川は複数の小さな小川に分岐します。

C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

屈折率

Meaning

The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.

Example

Glass has a higher refringency than water.

ガラスは水よりも高いリフリンジェンシーを持っています。

C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

基数

Meaning

the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built

Example

In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.

数学では、十進法の基数は十です。

C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

絡まる / 解く

Meaning

to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context

Example

She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.

彼女はセーターのゆるい糸をほどき始めました。

C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

非難する

Meaning

to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something

Example

The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.

先生は不正直なことで生徒を叱りました。

C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

涙目

Meaning

Watery, especially referring to the eyes.

Example

His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.

彼の涙目は年齢と疲れの兆しを示していた。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

反論可能な

Meaning

Capable of being refuted or disproved.

Example

His argument was weak and easily refragable.

彼の議論は弱く、簡単に反論可能だった。

C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

鳥の巣

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.

森の近くで、騒がしい鳥たちでいっぱいの鳥の巣を見ました。

C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

取り消し

Meaning

The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.

Example

The court ordered the revocation of his license.

裁判所は彼のライセンスの取り消しを命じました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

輝く

Meaning

Shining brightly; radiant.

Example

The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.

輝く太陽が谷全体を照らした。

C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

反芻動物

Meaning

a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep

Example

Cows are ruminants that chew cud.

牛は反芻動物で、食べ物を再度咀嚼します。

C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

誠実

Meaning

Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.

Example

His rectitude earned him respect in society.

彼の誠実さは社会で尊敬を得た。

C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

要約する

Meaning

To summarize and state again the main points of something.

Example

The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.

教師は生徒にレッスンを要約するように頼みました。

C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

叱る

Meaning

to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions

Example

The teacher reproved the student for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。

C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

面倒なこと

Meaning

a long, complicated, and confusing process or story

Example

Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.

ビザを取得するのは、書類とインタビューの面倒なことだった。

C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

楽しませる

Meaning

To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.

Example

He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.

彼は世界中を旅した話で私たちを楽しませました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

反射可能な

Meaning

Capable of being reflected or bent back.

Example

The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.

その表面は非常に反射可能で、光を異なる方向に反射させていました。

C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

嫌悪

Meaning

intense disgust or strong aversion towards something

Example

She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.

彼女はその行為の残酷さに深い嫌悪を感じた。

C2 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/

rejuvenescence

再生

Meaning

the action or process of becoming young or fresh again

Example

The forest showed signs of rejuvenescence after the rains.

雨の後、森は再生の兆しを見せました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

Meaning

capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller

Example

The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.

C2 verb /rɪˈvaɪl/

revile

非難する

Meaning

to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner

Example

The politician was reviled by the public for his corruption.

その政治家は腐敗のために公衆から非難されました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

参照可能な

Meaning

able to be related or directed to something

Example

The issue is referable to the new policy changes.

その問題は新しい政策変更に関連付けることができます。

C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

円形の建物

Meaning

a large circular building or hall, often with a dome

Example

Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.

観光客は議会堂の壮大なロタンダの中に集まりました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

反抗的

Meaning

Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.

Example

The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.

反抗的な子供は教師の指示に従うのを拒否した。

C2 verb /rɪˈkjʊə/

recure

再治療する

Meaning

to cure again; to remedy a second time

Example

The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.

医者は傷が再び開いた後、傷を再治療する必要がありました。

C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

貪欲

Meaning

having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy

Example

The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.

貪欲な家主は理由もなく家賃を上げた。

C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

大声で祝い

Meaning

to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration

Example

The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.

ファンは勝利後に街で騒いでいました。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

ほとんど知られていない、または理解しにくい

Meaning

Little known or difficult to understand.

Example

The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.

教授の講義は難解な理論で満ちていた。

C2 noun /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

rationalism

合理主義

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.

合理主義は信仰よりも論理と推論を強調します。

C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

反抗的, 頑固な, 服従しない

Meaning

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

Example

The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.

反抗的な学生は規則に従うことを拒否した。

C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

返答

Meaning

a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument

Example

His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.

彼の鋭い返答が群衆を沈黙させた。

C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

河川や他の水路の岸辺に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.

Example

Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.

河川沿いの植生は、河川沿いの土壌浸食を防ぐのに役立ちます。

C2 verb (archaic/rare) /rɛk/

reck

気にする

Meaning

To care about or be concerned with (something); to have regard for.

Example

He does not reck the dangers of his actions.

彼は自分の行動の危険を気にしない。

C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

ルーンに関連する

Meaning

relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical

Example

The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.

古い石には奇妙なルーンの刻印がありました。

C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

高揚した歌/賛美

Meaning

an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition

Example

The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.

歌手のパフォーマンスは感情のラプソディでした。

C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

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.

C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

抗議する

Meaning

To make a forceful protest or objection.

Example

Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.

市民たちは新しい税制政策に抗議した。

C2 noun /ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

reliquary

聖遺物を保管する容器

Meaning

a container for holy relics

Example

The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones.

古代のレリクエアリは金と貴重な石で飾られていました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

怠慢

Meaning

Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.

Example

The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.

マネージャーは財務報告書を慎重に確認しなかったことで怠慢だった。

C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

放棄

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.

彼の世俗的な楽しみへの放棄は僧侶たちに感銘を与えました。

C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

Meaning

A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.

Example

The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.

C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

嘆く

Meaning

To feel or express discontent or to long for something.

Example

She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.

彼女は不幸を嘆かず、より一生懸命に働いて生活を向上させました。

C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

後退

Meaning

a return to a worse or less developed state

Example

The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.

国は危機後、経済的な後退を経験しました。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

臆病な, 裏切り者

Meaning

cowardly or unfaithful to duty

Example

The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.

その臆病な兵士は恐怖で自分のポストを放棄した。

C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

Meaning

The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.

Example

The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.

C2 adjective /ˈruːbɪkənd/

rubicund

健康的な赤みを帯びた顔

Meaning

Having a healthy reddish complexion.

Example

The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health.

その老人の赤みを帯びた顔は、彼が健康であることを示していた。

C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

屈折望遠鏡

Meaning

A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.

Example

Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.

屈折望遠鏡は光を集中させるためにレンズを使用します。

C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

抗えない

Meaning

Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.

Example

She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.

彼女はジョークで笑いたいという抗えない衝動を感じた。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

修理可能

Meaning

able to be repaired or fixed

Example

The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.

車の損傷は深刻だったが、それでも修理可能だった。

C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

撤回する

Meaning

to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally

Example

He recanted his previous statement in court.

彼は裁判で以前の発言を撤回しました。

C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

友好的な冗談

Meaning

good-humored teasing or joking

Example

Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.

彼らの友情は軽い冗談で満ちていました。

C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

雄弁家

Meaning

A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.

Example

The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.

雄弁家はその雄弁さで聴衆を魅了しました。

C2 noun /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

recrimination

相互非難

Meaning

an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming

Example

The debate quickly descended into mutual recriminations.

討論はすぐに相互非難に陥った。

C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

食事 / 反省

Meaning

a meal or the act of taking food and drink

Example

The monks gathered for their evening refection.

僧侶たちは夕食のために集まりました。

C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

反抗者

Meaning

a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules

Example

The recusant opposed the new law.

反抗者は新しい法律に反対しました。

C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

推論

Meaning

the process of reasoning or logical thinking

Example

His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.

彼の推論は討論中に審査員を感動させた。

C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

赤いオリンダー

Meaning

a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers

Example

The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.

赤いオリンダーは夏の数ヶ月間咲きます。

C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

感覚的な楽しみを追い求める男

Meaning

A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.

Example

The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.

年老いたルーエはギャンブルと女性に財産を浪費した。

C2 verb /rɛnd/

rend

引き裂く

Meaning

to tear something apart violently or forcefully

Example

The explosion rent the air with a deafening noise.

爆発は耳をつんざくような音で空気を引き裂いた。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

Meaning

having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something

Example

The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.

C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

食堂

Meaning

a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school

Example

Students had lunch in the refectory.

学生たちは食堂で昼食をとった。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

落ち着かない

Meaning

unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient

Example

The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.

コンサートが始まるのを待っている間、観客は落ち着かなくなった。

C2 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

Meaning

Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.

Example

He works in the rarefied world of classical music.

C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

下品な冗談

Meaning

Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.

Example

The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.

コメディアンの下品な冗談は観客を不快にさせながら笑わせた。

C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

従者

Meaning

A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.

Example

The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.

王は従者を引き連れてホールに入った。

C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

レクイエム

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.

合唱団は故リーダーを記念してレクイエムを演奏しました。

C2 adjective /ræpˈtɔːriəl/

raptorial

肉食鳥

Meaning

Relating to birds of prey or predatory behavior.

Example

The eagle is a raptorial bird with sharp talons.

ワシは鋭い爪を持つ肉食鳥です。

C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

イライラさせる

Meaning

To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.

Example

His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.

彼の不公平な批判は何日も彼女をイライラさせ続けた。

C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

屈折

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.

水中の光の屈折により、物体が曲がって見えます。

C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

霜

Meaning

frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor

Example

The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.

木々は冷たい夜の後、白い霜で覆われていました。

C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

恨みを持った

Meaning

Characterized by bitterness or resentment.

Example

Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.

彼らの恨みを持った議論は何時間も続いた。

C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

幸せ

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.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せなかった。

C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

貢献する

Meaning

to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial

Example

His hard work will redound to the success of the company.

彼の努力は会社の成功に貢献するでしょう。

C2 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

恐ろしい/尊敬すべき

Meaning

formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect

Example

She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.

彼女は全員から尊敬を集める恐ろしいリーダーだった。

C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

抗議

Meaning

A forceful protest or objection.

Example

The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.

労働者たちの不公平な扱いに対する抗議は無視された。

C2 noun /riːm/

ream

リーム

Meaning

A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.

Example

The office ordered ten reams of paper.

オフィスは10リームの紙を注文した。

C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

赤ら顔

Meaning

Having a healthy red color in the face.

Example

She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.

彼女は外で働いたため、赤ら顔でした。

C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

rotundity

円形

Meaning

the quality of being round or plump

Example

The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully.

風船の円形がそれを優雅に浮かせた。

C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

十字架

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.

古い教会は祭壇の上に彫られた十字架を展示していました。

C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

叱責, 非難

Meaning

An expression of blame or disapproval.

Example

His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.

彼の不注意な言葉は、母親からの厳しい叱責を引き起こした。

C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

叱責

Meaning

The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.

Example

The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.

教師の学生の行動に対する叱責は正当であった。

C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

記憶力が強い

Meaning

Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.

Example

Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.

記憶力が強い学生は学業で優れています。

C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

音楽作品（繰り返しのテーマを持つ）

Meaning

a musical composition with a recurring leading theme

Example

The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.

ピアニストは生き生きとしたロンドでリサイタルを終えました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

remunerative

利益がある

Meaning

Financially rewarding or profitable.

Example

He chose a remunerative career in medicine.

彼は医学の中で利益のあるキャリアを選びました。

C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

契約解除

Meaning

the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement

Example

The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.

契約の解除により、双方は失望しました。

C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

略奪

Meaning

the violent seizure of someone's property

Example

The war was marked by rapine and destruction.

戦争は略奪と破壊で特徴づけられていた。

C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

憎しみ

Meaning

A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.

Example

There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.

二人のライバルの間には、決して消えることのない憎しみがあった。

C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

同情

Meaning

A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.

Example

He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.

彼は裏切った人々に対して一切の同情を感じなかった。

C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

賠償

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.

その会社は負傷した労働者に対して金銭的な賠償を提供しました。

C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

王殺し

Meaning

the act of killing a king

Example

The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.

陰謀者たちは王殺しを犯したため、処刑されました。

C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪlər/

reviler

侮辱者

Meaning

a person who criticizes or insults others abusively

Example

He was known as a reviler of all who opposed him.

彼は自分に反対する全ての人々を侮辱する者として知られていました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

反証可能

Meaning

capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved

Example

His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.

彼の理論は実験的にテストできるので反証可能でした。