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English words starting with R — with CEFR levels

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A1‘rev · short form of "are"
A1rabbitn · a small animal with long ears
B1racen/v · to compete to get somewhere first
B1racialadj · related to people’s race
B2racismn · unfair treatment of people because of their race
B2racistn · a person who treats others unfairly because of race
B2rackn · a frame or shelf for holding things
A2racketn · a bat with strings for tennis
B2radarn · a system that finds objects using radio waves
B2radiatev · to send out heat or light
B1radiationn · energy sent out as rays
C1radiatorn · a heater fixed to a wall
B2radicaln · a person who wants big changes
B2radicallyadv · completely; in a very big way
A1radion · a machine that plays sound programmes
B2radiumn · a rare radioactive metal element
B2raftern · a sloping wooden beam that supports a roof
B2ragn · a piece of old cloth for cleaning
B1ragen · very strong anger
B1railn · a railway system
B1railroadn · a track for trains
B1railwayn · a track for trains
A1rainn/v · water that falls from clouds
B2rainbown · an arc of colors in the sky
A2raincoatn · a coat that keeps you dry in rain
B1rainfalln · the amount of rain that falls
B1rainforestn · a thick forest in a hot, wet place
B2rainstormn · a heavy fall of rain, often with wind
A1rainyadj · with a lot of rain
A2raisev · to lift something up
B2rallyn · a large public meeting for a cause
C1rallyv · to come together to support something
B2ramn · computer memory used while working
B2rampn · a sloping surface joining two levels
A2rangen · a number of different things of one type
B2rangev · to vary between two limits
B2rangern · a person who looks after a park
B1rankn · a level in an organization
A2rapn · a style of music with spoken rhymes
B1rapv · to speak words quickly with a beat
B2rapen/v · a serious violent crime against a person
B1rapidadj · very fast
B1rapidlyadv · very quickly
C1rapportn · a friendly relationship of understanding
C2rapturen · a feeling of great joy
C2rapturousadj · showing great joy and excitement
C2rapturouslyadv · with great joy and excitement
B1rareadj · not common; not found often
B1rarelyadv · not often
C1rarityn · something unusual that is rarely found
B2rashadj · done without thinking about the risks
B1raspberryn · a small soft red fruit
A1ratn · a small animal like a big mouse
A2raten · how fast or how often something happens
B2ratev · to judge how good something is
A2ratheradv · quite; to some degree
A2ratingn · a score showing how good something is
B1rationn · a fixed amount of food given to each person
B1rationaladj · based on clear thinking
B2rattlen · a toy that makes a shaking sound
C1raunchilyadv · in a rude, rather crude way about sex
C1raunchyadj · rude in a funny way, about adult topics
B2ravagen · serious damage caused by something
C2ravishv · to fill someone with great delight
A2rawadj · not cooked
A2rayn · a thin line of light
B1razorn · a sharp tool for removing hair
A2reachv · to stretch out and touch something
B1reachn · the distance you can stretch to touch something
B1reactv · to act in answer to something
B2reactionn · what you do or feel in response
A1readv · to look at words and understand them
C1readableadj · easy to read or enjoyable to read
A1readern · a person who reads
B2readilyadv · willingly and without delay
A1readingn · looking at and understanding words
A1readyadj · prepared for use
A1realadj/adv · true; not false
B2real estaten · buying and selling land and buildings
C1realismn · showing things as they really are
C1realistn · a person who sees things as they are
B1realisticadj · sensible and based on facts
B1realityn · the way things actually are
B2realizationn · the moment you suddenly understand something
A2realizev · to suddenly understand something
A1reallyadv · very; truly
C1reapv · to cut and gather a crop
B2rearadj · at the back of something
B1rearrangev · to put things in a different order
A1reasonn · why something happens
B1reasonableadj · fair and not too expensive
B2reasonablyadv · fairly; to a sensible degree
C1reassurancen · comfort that removes worry
C1reassurev · to make someone feel less worried
B2rebeln/v · a person who fights against authority
B2rebelliousadj · refusing to obey authority
C2reboundn/v · a bounce back after hitting something
B1rebuildv · to build again
C2rebuken/v · a sharp criticism for doing wrong
B1recallv · to remember
C1recalln · the ability to remember things
A2receiptn · a paper showing you have paid
A2receivev · to get something
A2recentadj · happening a short time ago
A2recentlyadv · not long ago
B1receptionn · the desk where guests arrive at a hotel
A2receptionistn · a person who greets people at a desk
C1recessn · a short break during a school day
B2recessionn · when the economy gets worse for a time
C1recessiveadj · a gene effect shown only if both match
C1rechargev · to fill a battery with power again
B2recipen · instructions for cooking a dish
C2recitationn · the act of saying a text from memory
B1recitev · to say a poem aloud from memory
B2reckonv · to think or guess
B1reclaimv · to get back land or something lost
C2reclusen · a person who avoids other people
C2reclusiveadj · preferring to live alone and avoid people
B2recognitionn · public praise for something done well
C1recognizableadj · easy to know or identify
C1recognizablyadv · in a way that can be easily identified
B1recognizev · to know someone or something you have seen
B2recollectv · to remember something
B2recollectionn · a memory of something
B1recommendv · to say that something is good
B2recommendableadj · good enough to be recommended
B2recommendationn · a statement that says someone is good
C2reconcilev · to make two different things fit together
C2reconciliationn · ending a quarrel and becoming friends again
B2reconsiderv · to think again about a decision
A2recordv · to save sound or pictures on a device
B1recordn · the best result ever in a sport
B1recordingn · sound or video saved to listen to later
C2recoursen · a way of getting help
B1recoverv · to get well again
B1recoveryn · the process of getting well again
B2recreationn · activity done for enjoyment
B2recruitv · to find and hire new people
B2rectangularadj · having four straight sides and four right angles
C2recumbentadj · lying down, especially in a relaxed way
C2recuperatev · to recover health or strength
C2recuperationn · recovery of health or strength
C2recuperativeadj · helping you get well or regain strength
A2recyclev · to use materials again
B1recycledadj · made from material that has been used before
B1recyclingn · treating used materials so they can be used again
A1redadj · the colour of blood
A2redn · the colour of fire or blood
C1rediscoverv · to find or realise something again
B2redov · to do again
B1reducev · to make something smaller or less
B1reductionn · a decrease in price or amount
C2redundancyn · loss of a job that is not needed
B2redundantadj · no longer needed for a job
C2redundantlyadv · in an unnecessary, repeated way
B2reedn · a tall grass growing in wet places
B1reefn · a line of coral under the sea
C1reenactv · to act out a past event again
A2referv · to look at something for information
B1refereen · an official who controls a sports match
B2referencen · a mention of something
B2referentadj · the thing that a word or phrase refers to
B2refineryn · a factory that cleans and prepares raw materials
A2reflectv · to think carefully about something
B1reflectionn · an image seen in a mirror or glass
B2reflectiveadj · thinking deeply about things
B2reformn · a change to make a system better
B2refrainn · a part of a song repeated several times
B2refreshn · an action that updates the information on a screen
C1refreshv · to update a web page or screen
C1refreshingadj · making you feel cooler or more energetic
C1refreshinglyadv · in a pleasantly different and welcome way
B1refreshmentsn · small amounts of food and drink offered at an event
A2refrigeratorn · a machine that keeps food cold
B2refugen · a safe place away from danger
B2refugeen · a person forced to flee their home country
B1refundn · money given back to you
C1refurbishv · to clean, repair and improve a building
C1refurbishmentn · the act of cleaning and improving a building
B1refusaln · saying no to something
B1refusen/v · to say no to
B2refutev · to prove something is wrong
B1regainv · to get something back
B1regardv · to think of in a certain way
B2regardn · respect and admiration for someone
B1regardingprep · about; concerning
B2regardlessadv · without being affected by something
B2reggaen · music style from Jamaica with a strong beat
B2regimen · a government, often a strict one
B1regionn · a large area of a country
B1regionaladj · connected with a particular area of a country
B1registern/v · an official list of names
B1registrationn · putting your name on an official list
A2regretv · to feel sorry about something you did
B2regretn · a sad feeling about something you did
B2regrettablyadv · used to say you are sorry about news
A2regularadj · happening at the same time each time
A2regularlyadv · often and at the same times
B2regulatev · to control by rules or laws
B1regulationn · an official rule
C2regulatoryadj · relating to official rules and control
B2rehearsaln · practice before a public performance
B2reinforcev · to make something stronger
B2reinforcementn · extra support to make something stronger
C2reissuev · to publish again
B1rejectv · to refuse to accept
B2rejectionn · the act of refusing or turning down
B2rejoinv · to join again after leaving
C1relapsen/v · a return of illness after improvement
B1relatev · to be connected to
B2relatedadj · connected to each other
B1relationn · a connection between people
B1relationshipn · the way two people feel about each other
B1relativen/adj · a member of your family
B1relativelyadv · compared with other things
B2relativityn · a scientific theory about space and time
A2relaxv · to rest and feel calm
B2relaxationn · rest and enjoyment that make you calm
A2relaxedadj · calm and not worried
B1relaxingadj · making you calm and rested
B2relayn · a race where teams pass on a baton
A2releasen · the time when something is made public
B1releasev · to make something available to the public
C2relegatev · to move to a lower, less important place
B2relevantadj · connected to the subject being discussed
B1reliableadj · can be trusted
B2relicn · an old object from the past
B2reliefn · a feeling of calm after worry
B2relievev · to make pain or worry less
B2relievedadj · feeling calm after worry has gone
B1religionn · belief in a god or gods
B1religiousadj · connected with a belief in God or gods
C1relinquishv · to give up something willingly
B2reluctantadj · not willing and not sure about doing something
C1reluctantlyadv · in an unwilling way
B1relyv · to depend on
A2remainv · to stay in the same place
B1remaindern · the part that is left
B2remainingadj · still left after others have gone
B2remainsn · parts that are left of something old
B1remarkv · to say something, giving an opinion
B2remarkn · a short comment or statement
B1remarkableadj · unusual and worth noticing
B2remarkablyadv · in a surprising or very noticeable way
C1remedialadj · meant to help people who are behind
B1remedyn · a treatment for illness
A1rememberv · to keep something in your mind
B1remembrancen · an act of remembering someone or something
A2remindv · to help someone remember
B2remindern · something that helps you remember
C1reminiscev · to talk or think about pleasant past experiences
C1reminiscentadj · reminding you of something
C2remitv · to send money as payment
C2remittancen · a payment of money sent to someone
C2remonstrancen · a complaint made in protest
C2remonstratev · to argue in protest or complain
C1remorsen · a strong feeling of guilt about something done
C2remorsefuladj · feeling deep regret for a wrong
C1remorsefullyadv · in a way that shows deep regret
C1remorselessadj · showing no pity or guilt; cruel
C1remorselesslyadv · without any pity or guilt
A2remoteadj · far away from other places
B1remote controln · a device to control a TV from afar
C1remotelyadv · to the smallest degree; at all
B1removev · to take something away from a place
C1removedadj · distant or separate from something
C1renderv · to produce an image from a computer file
C1renderingn · a particular performance or version of something
B1renewv · to make something valid for a longer time
C1renownn · the state of being famous and respected
A2rentn/v · money paid to use a flat or house
B2rentaln · money paid to use a property
B2reorganizev · to arrange something in a new, better way
B2repaintn · to put a new coat of paint on something
A2repairn/v · to fix something that is broken
B1repayv · to give back money you borrowed
A1repeatv · to say something again
B1repeatedlyadv · many times
C1repelv · to push away or force back
C1repellantn/adj · a substance that keeps insects or water away
B2repertoiren · all the pieces a performer can play
C1repertoryn · the plays or songs a group can perform
B2repetitionn · doing or saying something again
A2replacev · to put a new thing instead
B2replacementn · a new thing that takes another’s place
B2replican · an exact copy of something
A2replyn · an answer
B1replyv · to answer
A2reportn · a written account of something
B1reportv · to tell someone about something
A1reportern · a person who writes or tells the news
C2reposen/v · rest and calm
A2representv · to stand for something
B1representativen · a person who speaks or acts for others
B2repressv · to hold back a feeling
B2repressionn · control by force or strict rules
B2reprintn · a new printing of a book
C2reproachv · to express disapproval to someone
B1reproducev · to produce young or new plants
B2reprovev · to tell someone gently that they did something wrong
C2reptilianadj · like a reptile
B1republicn · a country without a king or queen
B1reputationn · what people generally think about you
C1reputev · to be generally said to be something
C2reputen · the opinion that people generally have of someone
A2requestn · a polite asking for something
B1requestv · to ask for something politely
B1requirev · to need something
B1requirementn · something that is needed
C2requisitionn · an official request for goods
B1rescuen/v · to save from danger
A2researchn · a careful study to find facts
B2researchv · to study a subject carefully to find facts
B1researchern · a person who studies a subject in detail
B1resemblev · to look like or be similar to
C1resentv · to feel angry and bitter about something unfair
B1reservationn · a booking of a table or room
B1reserven/v · to ask for something to be kept for
B2residencen · the place where a person lives
B1residentadj · a person who lives in a place
B2residentn · a person who lives in a particular place
B1residentialadj · an area with houses
C2residualadj · remaining after the main part is gone
C2residuen · a small amount that remains
B2resignv · to officially leave a job
B2resignationn · the act of formally leaving a job
C1resiliencen · the ability to recover quickly from difficulties
C1resilientadj · able to recover quickly from problems
C1resinn · a sticky substance that comes from trees
B1resistv · to stop yourself from doing something
B2resistancen · refusal to accept a change
B2resolutionn · a formal decision made by a group
B1resolvev · to find a solution to a problem
B2resonantadj · deep, rich and full of sound
C1resonatev · to seem meaningful or important to someone
B1resortn · a place for holidays
C1resortv · to use something because you have no other choice
C2resoundv · to fill a place with echoing sound
C2resoundingadj · very clear and impressive
C2resoundinglyadv · in a very clear and complete way
B1resourcen · something useful that a country or person has
B1respectn/v · a feeling of admiring and valuing someone
B1respectableadj · considered good and acceptable by society
B2respectablyadv · in a way that people consider proper
B2respectedadj · admired by many people
B2respirationn · the process of breathing
B2respiratoryadj · connected with breathing
C1respiten · a short period of rest from something difficult
B1respondv · to answer
A2responsen · an answer
B1responsibilityn · a duty to look after something
B1responsibleadj · having the duty to look after something
B1restn/v · to stop and relax after effort
A1restaurantn · a place where you buy meals
C1restorationn · work done to return something to its original state
C1restorativeadj · helping to bring back health and energy
B1restorev · to bring something back to its good state
B1restrictv · to limit something
B2restrictionn · a rule that limits what you can do
A1resultn · what you get at the end
B1resultv · an outcome or effect of something
B2resumev · to start again after a pause
C2resuscitatev · to bring someone back to consciousness
C2resuscitationn · bringing someone back to life or consciousness
B1retailn · selling goods to the public
B2retailern · a person or company selling goods to the public
B1retainv · to keep or remember
B2retardv · to slow down progress
B1retellv · to tell a story again
C1retentionn · the ability to keep or remember something
B2retinan · the back layer of the eye
A2retirev · to stop working because of age
A2retiredadj · no longer working because of age
B2retirementn · the time when you stop working
C1retracev · to go back over the same path
B2retreatn/v · to move back away from danger
B2retrievev · to get something back
B1retrospectn · when you look back at the past
C2retrospectionn · looking back on past events
C2retrospectiveadj · looking back at past work or events
A2returnn/v · to come or go back
B1reunificationn · bringing parts of a country together again
B1reunifyv · to join together again
A2reunionn · a meeting of people after a long time
A2revealv · to show or tell something secret
C1revealingadj · giving new or surprising information
B2revelationn · a surprising fact that becomes known
C2revelatoryadj · showing something new and surprising
B2revengen · harming someone because they harmed you
B2revenuen · money a business receives from sales
C2reverbn · an echo effect added to sound
C2reverberatev · to echo and continue as a sound
C2reverberationn · a long echo of a loud sound
C1reverev · to feel deep respect and admiration for
B2reverencen · deep respect
B2reversev · to go backwards or change the direction
A1reviewn · a report giving an opinion
B2reviewv · to study or look at again carefully
C2revilev · to criticise in a very angry way
B1revisev · to study again before a test
B1revisionn · studying again before a test
B2revivaln · a new interest in something old
B2revivev · to bring back to life or health
B2revolutionn · a big change in how a society works
B2revolutionaryadj · completely new and causing great change
B2revolutionizev · to change completely
B2revolvev · to move in a circle around a point
C2revulsionn · a strong feeling of disgust
B1rewardn · something given for good work
B2rewardv · to give something for good work
B1rewritev · to write something again to improve it
C2rhetoricn · language meant to impress or persuade
C2rhetoricaladj · asked for effect, not for an answer
C2rhetoricallyadv · in a way that needs no answer
B2rhinocerosn · a large animal with a horn on its nose
B2rhymev · to have the same ending sound
A2rhythmn · a regular pattern of beats in music
B2rhythmicadj · having a regular, repeated beat
B2ribn · one of the curved bones around the chest
A1ribbonn · a long thin piece of cloth
A1ricen · small white grains cooked as food
A1richadj · having a lot of money
C2ricketyadj · weak and likely to break
B1ridv · to remove something unwanted
B1riddlev · to fill something completely with holes or problems
B2riddlen · a tricky question with a clever answer
A1riden/v · to sit on and control a horse
B2ridern · a person who rides a horse or bike
B2ridgen · a long narrow high area on a hill
B1ridiculousadj · very silly
C2rifeadj · very common and widespread
C2riftn · a serious break in a relationship
A1rightadj/adv · correct
A2rightn · something you are allowed to have or do
A2right-handadj · on the right side
B2righteousnessn · being morally right and good
B2rightlyadv · with good reason; correctly
B2rimn · the top edge of a cup or glass
A1ringv · to call someone by phone
A2ringn · a small circle of jewellery for the finger
B2ripv · to tear something quickly
B1ripeadj · ready to be eaten
B1risen/v · to go up or increase
B1riskn · the chance that something bad will happen
B2riskv · to do something that may cause harm
B2riskyadj · likely to cause danger or loss
B2riten · a traditional ceremony
B2ritualn · an action done regularly in a fixed way
B2rivaln · a person or group competing with another
A1rivern · a long stream of water
C1rivetingadj · so interesting that it holds your attention
A2roadn · a long hard way for cars
B1roadsiden · the edge of a road
B2roamn · to walk around without a plan
B2roarv · to make a deep, loud sound
A2roastv · to cook food in an oven
B2roastadj · cooked in an oven
A2robv · to take money by force or crime
A2robberyn · the crime of stealing from a place
A2robinn · a small bird with a red chest
B1robotn · a machine that does tasks automatically
C1robustadj · strong and not easily broken
C1robustlyadv · in a strong and solid way
A2rockn · a large piece of stone
B2rockv · to move gently from side to side
B2rocketn · a vehicle that travels into space
B2rockyadj · covered with rocks; hard to walk on
A1rolen · a part or job someone has
A2rolln · a small round piece of bread
B2rollv · to move by turning over and over
B1rollingadj · with gentle slopes up and down
A2romancen · a story or relationship about love
A2romanticadj · connected with love
C2rompv · to play in a lively, noisy way
C2rompern · a one-piece suit for a small child
A2roofn · the top of a house
A1roomn · a part of a house
B1roomv · to live in a room, sharing with others
B2roommaten · a person who shares your room or flat
A2rootn · the part of a plant under the ground
A2ropen · a thick, strong cord
A1rosen · a flower with a nice smell
B2rosyadj · pink and healthy-looking
C1rotatev · to turn around a centre point
B1rottenadj · bad and not fit to eat
B1roughadj · not smooth or calm
A2roughlyadv · about; not exactly
A2roundadv · in a circle around something
B1roundn/adj · one part of a game or competition
B2roundv/prep · to go around something
A2roundaboutn · a circle where roads meet
C1roundupn · a short summary of the main news
B2routen · a way from one place to another
B1routinen · the usual things you do every day
A1rown · a line of people or things
B2rowv · to move a boat using oars
A2royaladj · about a king or queen
B2royaltyn · kings, queens and their families
B2rubv · to press and move your hand over something
B1rubbern · a stretchy material
B1rubbishn · things that you throw away
B2rubblen · broken pieces of stone and brick
A1rudeadj · not polite
B1rudelyadv · in a way that is not polite
C1rudimentaryadj · very basic and simple
C1rudimentsn · the most basic parts of a subject
B2rugn · a small carpet
A2rugbyn · a team sport played with an oval ball
A2ruinv · to spoil something completely
B1ruinn · to spoil completely
B2ruinousadj · causing serious damage or loss of money
A1rulen · an official instruction
B2rulev · to govern or control a country
A1rulern · a tool for measuring and drawing lines
C1rumblen/v · a deep continuous sound
C2ruminantadj · chewing food again after swallowing, like cows
C2ruminatev · to think deeply and slowly about something
C2ruminationn · slow, deep thought about something
C2ruminativeadj · deeply and slowly thoughtful
A2rumorn · a story that may not be true
A1runn/v · to move quickly on foot
B1runawayn · a person who has left home without permission
A2runnern · a person who runs
A2runningn · the sport of moving fast on foot
B1runwayn · the strip where planes take off
B2ruraladj · relating to the countryside
A2rushn · a time when many people hurry
B1rushv · to hurry
B2rush hourn · the time when many people travel to work
C1rustlen/v · a soft sound like dry leaves moving
B2rustyadj · covered with a brown layer from water and air
C1ruthlessadj · cruel and without pity
C1ruthlessnessn · a cruel lack of pity