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rainbow (noun) a curved arch of light of many colours across the sky, ουράνιο τόξο
Example
The rainbow over the sea showed that there was clear weather ahead.
raise (verb) to move to a higher position, υψώνω
Example
I raised my hand.
Synonym
lift, pick up
Antonym
lower
rapid (adjective) very quick or fast, γρήγορος
Example
The police made a rapid response to the emergency.
Synonym
fast, quick
Antonym
slow
Word Family
rapidly
raw (adjective) not cooked, ωμό
Example
She likes to eat raw vegetables.
ray (noun) a thin beam of light, ακτίνα
Example
We enjoyed the warmth of the sun's rays.
Synonym
light
recent (adjective) happening in the very near past, πρόσφατος
Example
Unemployment has risen in recent years.
Synonym
distant
Word Family
recently 
record (noun) a written account, εγγραφή
Example
A record of our tax payments is kept at city hall.
Synonym
account, journal, log, register
recreation (noun) the things that people do to relax or have fun when they are not working, αναψυχἠ
Example
Taking a yoga class is her favourite form of recreation.
Synonym
amusementplay, playing
Word Family
recreational, recreationally 
regional (adjective) of a particular geographic area, τοπικός
Example
The children learn the country's official dialect in school but use their regional dialect at home.
Word Family
regionally 
regulation (noun) a rule or law that controls or directs people's actions, κανονισμός
Example
When you build a house, you have to follow your city's rules and regulations.
Synonym
law, rule
rehearse (verb) to practice for a show, play, concert, or other performance, προβάρω
Example
Let's rehearse those dance steps one more time.
Synonym
practise
Word Family
rehearsal
reject (verb) to refuse to accept, approve, or believe, απορρίπτω
Example
She rejected the job offer.
Synonym
refuse
Antonym
accept
release (verb) to let someone or something go free; to stop keeping prisoner, ελευθερώνω
Example
They released the prisoners at the end of the war.
Synonym
free,liberate
Antonym
imprison,jail
relevant (adjective) related to what is being discussed or is presently important, σχετικός
Example
His comment about cooking was not relevant to our discussion about sports.
Synonym
applicable, pertinent, to the point
Antonym
irrelevant
Word Family
relevance 
remain (verb) to continue in the same way, παραμένω
Example
He asked her a question, but she remained quiet.
Synonym
last,persist
Word Family
remaining
remedy (noun) something used to take away pain or cure an illness, γιατρικό
Example
My grandmother had a good remedy for earache.
Synonym
cure
Word Family
remedial
rent (verb) to pay money to use something, νοικιάζω
Example
We rent our apartment. We don't own it.
representative (noun) a person who speaks or acts for a group or community, αντιπρόσωπος
Example
U.S. citizens vote for representatives in Congress.
rescue (verb) to help someone out of a dangerous, harmful or unpleasant situation, διασώζω
Example
The firefighters rescued three people from the burning building.
Synonym
free, help, save
Word Family
rescuable, rescuer 
resort (noun) a place where people go to relax and have fun while on vacation, θέρετρο
Example
My family went to a tropical resort this winter.
respectful (adjective) showing admiration for someone or something; being polite, που δείχνει σεβασμό, ευλαβικός
Example
"We're so pleased to meet you," he said in a respectful tone of voice.
Synonym
considerate courteous, polite, thoughtful
Antonym
disrespectful
Word Family
respectfully
responsible (adjective) expected to take care of particular things or to perform certain duties, υπεύθυνος
Example
Don’t blame me. I am not responsible for taking care of the dog.
Antonym
irresponsible
Word Family
responsibly, responsibility 
result (verb) to happen because of something, απορρέω, προκύπτω, επακολουθώ
review (noun) an article in a newspaper or magazine that gives an opinion about a new book, film, or restaurant, κριτική
Example
That film got a good review in the newspaper.
ribbon (noun) a narrow strip or band of material used as decoration for hair or gifts, κορδέλα
Example
I wrapped the gift in pretty paper and tied a yellow ribbon around the outside.
riddle (noun) any question, problem, person, or thing that is difficult to figure out, γρίφος
Example
How our dog found us hundreds of miles from home is a riddle.
Synonym
mystery, puzzle
ride (verb) to be carried by a vehicle or animal, βόλτα με όχημα ή ζώο
Example
We rode on donkeys as no cars were allowed on the island.
Synonym
drive, go
Word Family
rider
roast (verb) to cook or bake with dry heat in an oven or over an open fire, ψήνω
Example
We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
roller coaster (noun) an amusement park ride in which a train of open cars rides up and down a winding track, τρενάκι του λούνα πάρκ
Example
The roller coaster in this park is so exciting that there is always a long queue for the ride.
royalist (noun) one who supports a monarchical form of government, βασιλικός
Example
He has always been a royalist; so he believes that only a king can save the country.
rub (verb) to push back and forward across something using pressure, τρίβω
Example
I rubbed the spot on the shirt with soap and water.
rumour (noun) a piece of information or a story passed from one person to another without any proof that it is true, φήμη
Example
It is only a rumour that the store is closing.
Synonym
hearsay, talk
rush (verb) to act or go fast; hurry, βιάζομαι
Example
Don’t rush when you are driving a car.
Synonym
dash, hurry, race