B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

Meaning

to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound

Example

The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.

B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

Meaning

intense anger or fury

Example

She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.

B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

Meaning

spacious; having a lot of room

Example

The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.

B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

Meaning

the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce

Example

The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.

B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

Meaning

to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone

Example

She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.

B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

Meaning

a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second

Example

The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.

B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

Meaning

To limit the size, amount, or range of something.

Example

The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.

B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

Meaning

an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader

Example

The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.

B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

Meaning

an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something

Example

There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.

B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

Meaning

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

Example

The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.

B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

Meaning

Extending or varying between limits.

Example

The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.

B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

Meaning

the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away

Example

The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.

B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

Meaning

a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner

Example

The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.

B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

Meaning

a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece

Example

She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.

B2 verb /ræm/

ram

Meaning

to strike or push something with great force

Example

The truck rammed into the wall.

B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

Meaning

Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.

Example

He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

Meaning

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Strict regulations ensure fair practices.

B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

Meaning

To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.

Example

The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.

B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

Example

There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.

B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

Meaning

relating to a race of people

Example

Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.

B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

Meaning

to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent

Example

The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.

B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

Meaning

fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use

Example

The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.

B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

Meaning

something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall

Example

He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.

B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

Meaning

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Example

A republic is governed by representatives of the people.

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

Meaning

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

Example

The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.

B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

Meaning

causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable

Example

It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.

B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

Meaning

in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned

Example

John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

Meaning

the quality of being closely connected or appropriate

Example

The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.

B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

Meaning

to keep possession of something

Example

The company decided to retain its experienced employees.

B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

Meaning

to solve a problem; to decide firmly

Example

The manager resolves the conflict between employees.

B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

Meaning

Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.

Example

The author receives a royalty for every book sold.

B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

Meaning

Known or talked about by many people; famous.

Example

The renowned scientist led the reform panel.

B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

Meaning

to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander

Example

Wild animals roam freely in the forest.

B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

Meaning

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.

Example

Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.

B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

Meaning

limited or controlled; subject to restrictions

Example

Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

Meaning

a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin

Example

He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.

B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

Meaning

the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval

Example

I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.

B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

Meaning

to move back or withdraw from a position or situation

Example

The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.

B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

Meaning

the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale

Example

The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.

B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

Meaning

to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind

Example

I can't recall the last time we met.

B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

Meaning

to rebel against authority; to feel disgust

Example

The people revolted against the corrupt government.

B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

Meaning

without paying attention to the current situation or condition

Example

She will go to the party regardless of the weather.

B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

Meaning

the outer edge or border of a circular object

Example

The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.

B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

Meaning

meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire

Example

The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.

B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

Meaning

one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs

Example

He broke his rib in the accident.

B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

Meaning

to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed

Example

The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.

B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

Meaning

to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.

B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

Meaning

to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit

Example

The team rallied after halftime and won the match.

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

Meaning

a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

Example

The two companies have been business rivals for decades.

B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

Meaning

to decay or decompose; to become corrupt

Example

The fruit will rot if left in the sun.

B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

Example

She tied her hair with a red ribbon.

B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

Meaning

a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised

Example

They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.

B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

Meaning

in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly

Example

She did remarkably well in the competition.

B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

Meaning

a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress

Example

The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.

B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

Meaning

the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something

Example

Her representation of the team was impeccable.

B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

Meaning

to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed

Example

The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.

B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

Meaning

the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom

Example

His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.

B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

Meaning

To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.

Example

I reckon it will rain later today.

B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

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.

B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

Meaning

a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst

Example

The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.

B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

Meaning

The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.

Example

Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.

B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

Meaning

to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership

Example

The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.

B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

Meaning

to feel or show great joy; to celebrate

Example

The family rejoices at the good news.

B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

Meaning

a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land

Example

The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.

B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

Meaning

depending on someone or something for support

Example

The country is too reliant on imported goods.

B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

Meaning

The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.

Example

Her resignation from the position was unexpected.

B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

Meaning

to bring together again after separation

Example

The family was reunited after many years.

B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

Meaning

the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character

Example

There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.

B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

Meaning

to attack suddenly; to search and seize

Example

Police raid the illegal gambling house.

B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

Meaning

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

Example

He bought a new tennis racket for the match.

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

Meaning

to change the order or position of something

Example

She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

Meaning

dried grape

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

Meaning

able to be removed or taken away

Example

This phone has a removable battery.

B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

Meaning

a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin

Example

The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.

B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

Meaning

happening in a short time or at a fast pace

Example

The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.

B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

Meaning

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

Example

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

Meaning

the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office

Example

The removal of the old furniture took all day.

B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

Meaning

to get back something that was lost; to recover

Example

He regains his strength after the illness.

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

Meaning

to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover

Example

She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.

B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

Meaning

unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;

Example

She was reluctant to share her personal information.

B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

Meaning

the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

Example

Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.

B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

Meaning

to look like or be similar to something or someone

Example

She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.

B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

Meaning

at a fast speed; quickly

Example

The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.

B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

Meaning

To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.

Example

The child recited a poem in front of the class.

B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

Meaning

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

Example

I want to reserve a table for dinner.

B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

Meaning

to improve by making small changes; to purify

Example

The chef refines the recipe to perfection.

B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

Meaning

The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.

Example

The reconstruction project took years.

B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

Meaning

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

Example

She made a rational decision based on the available facts.

B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

Meaning

affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice

Example

My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.

B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

Example

I need to renew my passport before traveling.

B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

Meaning

the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands

Example

She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.

B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

Meaning

a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance

Example

His ranking in the competition improved after each round.

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

Meaning

to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears

Example

The teacher reassured the students before the exam.

B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

Meaning

To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.

Example

The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.

B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

Meaning

a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat

Example

The robber was caught after a quick police chase.

B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

Meaning

a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry

Example

Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.

B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

Meaning

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

Example

The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.

B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

Meaning

to turn around a central point or axis

Example

The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

Meaning

a person who resists authority or control

Example

The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.

B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

Meaning

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

Example

The child was restless during the long car journey.

B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

Meaning

A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.

Example

The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.

B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

Meaning

decayed; spoiled; bad

Example

The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.

B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

Meaning

A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.

Example

The rider fell off the horse.

B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

Meaning

thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images

Example

After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.

B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

Meaning

a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply

Example

The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.

B2 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

Meaning

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

Example

The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.

B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

Meaning

acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;

Example

His reckless driving caused a serious accident.

B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

Meaning

the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty

Example

She is still recovering from the flu.

B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

Meaning

a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood

Example

He used an iron rod to support the structure.

B2 verb /riːp/

reap

Meaning

to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions

Example

Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.

B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

Meaning

The continued possession, use, or control of something

Example

The retention of information is essential for academic success.

B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

Meaning

a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people

Example

We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.

B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

Meaning

The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.

Example

Her paintings are admired for their realism.

B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

Meaning

the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

Example

His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.

B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

Meaning

Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire

Example

The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

Meaning

worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent

Example

He comes from a respectable family in the community.