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B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

abolir
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
El gobierno decidió abolir el antiguo sistema tributario.
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

es decir; específicamente;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
Tres ciudades, es decir, París, Londres y Roma, fueron visitadas.
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

apuñalar
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
Fue apuñalado en la espalda durante la pelea.
B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

organización voluntaria
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.
BD Clean es una organización voluntaria que promueve el reciclaje.
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

compañero de equipo
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
Él felicitó a su compañero de equipo después de marcar el gol.
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

falda
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
La niña pequeña llevaba una falda rosa a su fiesta de cumpleaños.
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

tensión
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
La fecha límite creó mucha tensión en la oficina.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

gloria; honra; esplendor
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
El atleta se deleitó en la gloria de ganar la medalla de oro olímpica.
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

erizo
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
El erizo se enrolló en una bola cuando se sintió amenazado.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

insignificante
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.
El costo era tan insignificante que nadie lo notó.
B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

empinado, excesivo
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
Los excursionistas subieron un sendero empinado en la montaña.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

pirata
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
El barco pirata fue visto cerca de la costa.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

mala conducta
Meaning
bad or improper behavior
Example
The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.
El maestro castigó al estudiante por su mala conducta.
B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

vanidad
Meaning
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless
Example
Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.
Su vanidad la hizo pasar horas mirándose en el espejo.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

subrayar
Meaning
to emphasize or highlight something
Example
The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.
El incidente subrayó la necesidad de mejores medidas de seguridad.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

florecer
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
El pequeño jardín comenzó a florecer en primavera.
B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

responsabilidad financiera
Meaning
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
Example
Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.
La responsabilidad financiera asegura la estabilidad económica a largo plazo.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

espinoso; difícil
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
El espinoso problema de los recortes presupuestarios necesita una consideración cuidadosa.
B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

elegible
Meaning
Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.
Solo los candidatos elegibles son considerados para los nombramientos.
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

dígito
Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
Debes introducir un código de cuatro dígitos para desbloquear el teléfono.
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

moralmente
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
Ella se sintió moralmente obligada a ayudar a los refugiados.
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

reunir
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
La familia se reunió después de muchos años.
B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

un gran primate similar a un mono / imitar
Meaning
a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic
Example
Children often ape the behavior of adults.
Los niños a menudo imitan el comportamiento de los adultos.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

extensión
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
El puente tiene una extensión de más de 500 metros.
B2 noun /ˈtɛrərɪst/

terrorist

terrorista
Meaning
a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
Example
The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.
El terrorista fue arrestado por la policía después del ataque.
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

colonia
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
India fue una vez una colonia británica.
B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

ecosistema
Meaning
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Example
A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.
Un ecosistema equilibrado es crucial para la sostenibilidad ambiental.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

vecino
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
Visitaron un pueblo vecino para el festival.
B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

transmitir, comunicar, llevar
Meaning
To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.
Example
The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.
El maestro transmite la lección claramente a los estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

densidad
Meaning
the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area
Example
The density of population in the city center is extremely high.
La densidad de la población en el centro de la ciudad es extremadamente alta.
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

cañón
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
El río Colorado talló el Gran Cañón durante millones de años.
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

de manera similar
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
De manera similar, podemos lograr el éxito con dedicación y trabajo arduo.
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

limitación
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
La limitación en los datos afecta las decisiones de formulación de políticas.
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

carbono
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
Las emisiones de carbono deben ser controladas.
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

pelador
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
Usa un pelador para quitar la piel de la papa.
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

cadáver
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
La policía descubrió un cadáver en la casa abandonada.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

formato digital
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Un árbol genealógico en formato digital se puede compartir en línea.
B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

yogur
Meaning
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
Example
She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.
Añadió yogur fresco a la ensalada para darle un sabor ácido.
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

omitir
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
Por favor, no omitas detalles importantes de tu informe.
B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

quiosco
Meaning
A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
Example
She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.
Compró una botella de agua en el quiosco cerca de la estación.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

activista
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
El activista organizó una protesta contra la contaminación.
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

sin embargo
Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
Él estaba cansado; sin embargo, siguió trabajando.
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

estudioso; dedicado al aprendizaje
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Ella es una estudiante estudiosa que pasa horas en la biblioteca.
B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

surgir
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
Pueden surgir problemas si no planeas con anticipación.
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

consolidar
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
La compañía tiene como objetivo consolidar su posición en el mercado.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

métricas
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Las métricas son cruciales para evaluar el rendimiento.
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

renovación; restauración
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
La vieja casa pasó por una renovación completa el año pasado.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

ídolo; persona admirada
Meaning
an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired
Example
The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.
La cantante se convirtió en un ídolo adolescente después de que su canción de éxito llegara a la cima de las listas de éxitos mundiales.
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

láser
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
El doctor usó un láser para realizar una cirugía ocular.
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

superstición
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
Romper un espejo trae siete años de mala suerte, es una superstición común.
B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

templar
Meaning
to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).
Example
She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.
Ella trató de temperar su crítica con amabilidad.
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

decimal
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
El número 0.75 es un decimal.
B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

catastrófico, devastador
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
El cambio climático tiene consecuencias catastróficas.
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

restauración
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
La restauración del bosque comenzó después de décadas de negligencia.
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

alcanzable
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
Comienza con pasos alcanzables para mantenerte motivado.
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

designar
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
El comité designará a un nuevo presidente la próxima semana.
B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

hábitat natural
Meaning
The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.
Example
Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.
Proteger el hábitat natural es crucial para las mariposas.
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

proceso
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
Los procedimientos judiciales duraron varias horas.
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

impacto adverso
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
Mucho tiempo frente a la pantalla tiene un impacto adverso en los músculos de las manos.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

naval
Meaning
relating to a country's navy or military ships
Example
The country invested heavily in naval defense.
El país invirtió fuertemente en defensa naval.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

luto
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
La familia está de luto por su abuela.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

saludable; beneficioso para el bienestar físico o moral
Meaning
conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy
Example
Eating wholesome food is important for good health.
Comer comida saludable es importante para la buena salud.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

dañino
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
La tormenta causó efectos dañinos en los cultivos.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

hábitat
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Los científicos imaginan hábitats en la luna.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

trimestral
Meaning
occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year
Example
The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.
La empresa publica informes trimestrales a los accionistas.
B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

equipar
Meaning
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
Example
The school equipped its students with modern technology.
La escuela equipó a sus estudiantes con tecnología moderna.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

invertir
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
Ella rápidamente invirtió el coche fuera de la entrada.
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

sala
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
Ella fue admitida en la sala de niños.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botánico
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Ella trabaja en el jardín botánico.
B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

controlar y utilizar
Meaning
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
Example
Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.
Los científicos están trabajando para aprovechar la energía solar de manera eficaz.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

debilidad; defecto; falla
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
Su única debilidad es que habla demasiado durante las reuniones.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

competente; capaz
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
Ella es una gerente competente que maneja todas las tareas de manera eficiente.
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

señal
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
El actor esperó su señal antes de entrar al escenario.
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

búfalo
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
El búfalo pastaba tranquilamente en el prado.
B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

estándares de vida
Meaning
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
Example
High living standards improve satisfaction.
Altos estándares de vida mejoran la satisfacción.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

pereza
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
Su pereza le impidió lograr sus objetivos.
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

pinchazo
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
Tuve que arreglar un pinchazo en la llanta de mi bicicleta esta mañana.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

inconsciente; desmayado
Meaning
not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing
Example
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.
El paciente estuvo inconsciente durante varias horas después de la cirugía.
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

mezquita
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
Se reunieron en la mezquita para la oración del viernes.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

demoler
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
La ciudad decidió demoler el viejo estadio para construir uno nuevo.
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

profundidad; calidad de ser intenso o profundo
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
La profundidad del océano en esta área alcanza más de tres mil metros.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

ganado
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
El granjero criaba ganado para suministrar carne y leche para el mercado.
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

recopilar
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
Ella recopiló los datos de investigación en un informe detallado.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

empresa
Meaning
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
Example
Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.
Empezar una nueva empresa es una empresa difícil.
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

analogía
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
El maestro utilizó la analogía de un árbol para explicar la estructura de un ensayo.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

brazalete
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
Ella llevaba hermosos brazaletes de oro en sus muñecas.
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

cicatriz
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
El accidente dejó una cicatriz permanente en su frente.
B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

factual; basado en hechos; verdadero
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
El informe contiene solo información factual.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

preceder
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
Una breve introducción precede cada capítulo.
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

autorización / permiso
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
El piloto recibió autorización para aterrizar el avión.
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

defensor
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
El defensor bloqueó el disparo y salvó el gol.
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

delgado
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
Ella se veía delgada en su nuevo vestido.
B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

valoración
Meaning
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
Example
The movie received a high rating from critics.
La película recibió una alta valoración de los críticos.
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

atónito, desconcertado
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
La noticia de su renuncia repentina dejó a todos atónitos.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

inapropiado; inapto
Meaning
not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
Example
This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.
Este vestido formal es inapropiado para una fiesta de playa casual.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

exploración espacial
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
La exploración espacial ha ampliado nuestro conocimiento del universo.
B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

eficiencia
Meaning
The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.
La eficiencia en la comunicación es crucial para los negocios.
B2 verb /fliː/

flee

huir
Meaning
To run away from danger or a threatening situation.
Example
The villagers had to flee during the flood.
Los aldeanos tuvieron que huir durante la inundación.
B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

sufrimiento
Meaning
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Example
They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.
Intentaron aliviar su sufrimiento con medicina.
B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

valiente; intrépido; mostrando coraje frente al peligro
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
El valiente bombero rescató a la familia del edificio en llamas.
B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

comandante
Meaning
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
Example
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
El comandante ordenó a sus tropas que avanzaran.
B2 noun /ˈdʒʊəri/

jury

jurado
Meaning
a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence
Example
The jury found him guilty of the crime.
El jurado lo encontró culpable del crimen.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

órgano
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
El corazón es un órgano importante en el cuerpo humano.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

felicidad
Meaning
a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
Example
The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

prosperar
Meaning
to grow, develop, or be successful
Example
Small businesses can thrive with proper support.
Las pequeñas empresas pueden prosperar con el apoyo adecuado.
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

objeción; desacuerdo; protesta;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
El abogado levantó una objeción durante el juicio.
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

despiadado; cruel; sin compasión
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
El dictador despiadado no mostró misericordia a sus enemigos.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

justificación
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
No hay justificación para tal comportamiento grosero.
B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

extraíble
Meaning
able to be removed or taken away
Example
This phone has a removable battery.
Este teléfono tiene una batería extraíble.
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

íntimo; cercano; privado
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
Ellos tienen una amistad íntima que ha durado décadas.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

leer rápidamente
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Ella pasó rápidamente por el informe antes de la reunión.
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

prestigio
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
La universidad ha ganado prestigio internacional por su investigación.
B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

adherir
Meaning
To stick firmly to something or stay attached.
Example
Neutrons adhere to protons.
Los neutrones se adhieren a los protones.
B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

lista
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
La lista de trabajos disponibles se actualizaba a diario.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpretar / traducir
Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
Ella tuvo que interpretar el discurso para los invitados extranjeros.
B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

fielmente
Meaning
in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication
Example
She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.
Ella asistió fielmente a todas las reuniones a pesar de su apretada agenda.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

privilegio
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
Es un privilegio trabajar con personas tan talentosas.
B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

estrecho, incómodamente pequeño
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
La habitación estaba tan estrecha que apenas podíamos movernos.
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

reconocido
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
Él es un autor reconocido en el campo de la historia.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

desagradablemente
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
La habitación estaba desagradablemente caliente por la tarde.
B2 noun /bent/

Bent

inclinación; tendencia
Meaning
a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something
Example
She has a natural bent for music and art.
Ella tiene una inclinación natural por la música y el arte.