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C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

丸い
Meaning
round or plump in shape; full in sound
Example
The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.
丸い猫はフェンスを登るのに苦労していた。
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

反射可能
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
湖の表面は朝の太陽の下で非常に反射可能です。
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 /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 /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, 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 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 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 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 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 /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

ランゴーン クリーパー
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.
ランゴーン クリーパーはその甘い香りの花でフェンス全体を覆いました。
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 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 /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 /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 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 /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 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 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 /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 /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 adjective /ˈrævənɪŋ/

ravening

非常に空腹で貪欲
Meaning
Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.
Example
The ravening wolves circled the camp.
空腹の狼たちはキャンプを囲んだ。
C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

ボート競走
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
毎年のレガッタは世界中から競技者を引き付けた。
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 (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 /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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 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 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 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 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 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 /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 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 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 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 /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 /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 /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 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 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 /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

返す
Meaning
to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling
Example
She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.
彼女は彼の親切に思慮深い贈り物で報いました。
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 /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 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 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 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 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 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 /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 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

屈折する
Meaning
To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.
Example
The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.
水は光を屈折させ、ストローが曲がって見える。
C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

田舎に行く / 大学から一時的に追放する
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.
彼は忙しい都市生活から逃れるために村に行くことを決めました。
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 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

網状
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
葉は網目模様の静脈がありました。
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 /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 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 /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 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

食事
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
彼らは川辺で美味しい食事を楽しんだ。
C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

抑制可能
Meaning
Capable of being restrained or suppressed.
Example
The movement proved to be hardly repressible.
その運動はほとんど抑制可能であることが証明されました。
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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 /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 noun /rɪˈpoʊst/

riposte

鋭い返答
Meaning
a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult
Example
Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.
彼女の鋭い返答は皆を黙らせた。
C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

型破りで少し評判が悪いが魅力的
Meaning
unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive
Example
He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.
彼は街で人気がある理由は、レイフィッシュな魅力があったからだ。
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 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 /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 /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 /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

ぼろぼろの子供
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
小さなぼろぼろの子供が通りで食べ物を求めていた。
C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

摂政
Meaning
a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young
Example
The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.
王子は王が成人するまで摂政として行動した。
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 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 /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

要約
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.
教授はクラスを終える前に講義の簡単な要約を行いました。
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 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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 /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。
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

小川
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
雨の後、小川が丘を下った。
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 /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 /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 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

いたずら好きな人
Meaning
A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.
Example
The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.
小さなラプスカリオンは兄の靴をいたずらで隠した。
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 /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 /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 /rɪˈspaɪər/

respire

呼吸する
Meaning
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.
Example
Plants also respire to release energy.
植物もエネルギーを放出するために呼吸します。
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

かき乱す
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
絶え間ない抗議が街の通りをかき乱した。
C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

関係修復
Meaning
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Example
The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.
二国は新しい関係修復を示す合意書に署名した。
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 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 /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 /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 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 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 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 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 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

法的義務
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
彼は自分の法的義務で釈放されました。
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 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 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 /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 /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 /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

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

rococo

ロココ
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
宮殿は豪華なロココ様式で装飾されていました。
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 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

熱狂的に話す
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
彼はよくヨーロッパ旅行について熱心に話していた。