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C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

cómplice
Meaning
a person who helps another commit a crime
Example
The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.
El ladrón fue arrestado junto con su cómplice.
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

garabatear
Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
Ella dibujaba flores en la esquina de su cuaderno durante la clase.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

bisturí
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
El cirujano usó cuidadosamente un bisturí para hacer la primera incisión.
C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

comparar
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
Él comparó su voz con la música dulce.
C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

evasivo, astuto, vago
Meaning
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
Example
He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.
Él dio una respuesta evasiva para evitar problemas.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

maligno
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
Los doctores confirmaron que el tumor era maligno.
C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

aristocrático; perteneciente a la nobleza
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
Ella tenía una actitud aristocrática que imponía respeto.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

disciplinario
Meaning
relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior
Example
The company took disciplinary action against the employee.
La empresa tomó medidas disciplinarias contra el empleado.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

desvergonzado
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
El político desvergonzado se negó a disculparse por sus errores.
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

pantomima
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
Los niños disfrutaron de la pantomima navideña en el teatro local.
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

empapar
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
La lluvia repentina empapó a los jugadores en el campo.
C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

reprender
Meaning
to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.
El maestro tuvo que reprender al estudiante por hacer trampa.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

sensorial
Meaning
Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).
Example
Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.
La retroalimentación sensorial mejora la experiencia de VR.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

inválido
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
El tribunal declaró el contrato inválido.
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

regeneración
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
El descanso adecuado permite la regeneración muscular después del ejercicio.
C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

contaminado; manchado
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
El suministro de agua fue contaminado con productos químicos dañinos.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

epíteto
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
Ganó el epíteto ‘El Grande’ por sus logros notables.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

de seda; suave; brillante;
Meaning
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
Example
She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido de seda a la fiesta.
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

enumerar
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
Ella enumeró las razones para su decisión.
C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

abdominal
Meaning
relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)
Example
He complained of severe abdominal pain.
Se quejaba de un dolor abdominal severo.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

afianzar
Meaning
To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.
Example
The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.
La empresa afianzó su posición en el mercado a través de la innovación.
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

provocativo
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido provocativo a la fiesta.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

demente / irracional
Meaning
behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement
Example
He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.
Se veía demente después de escuchar la noticia impactante.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/

unbelieving

incrédulo
Meaning
Not willing or able to believe; skeptical or doubtful
Example
She gave him an unbelieving look when he claimed to have met a celebrity.
Ella le dio una mirada incrédula cuando afirmó haber conocido a una celebridad.
C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

acosar / molestar
Meaning
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
Example
The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.
El criminal fue arrestado por intentar molestar a un niño.
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

parafernalia
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
El pescador llevó toda su parafernalia de pesca en una caja grande.
C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

inmersión
Meaning
Complete engagement in an environment or experience.
Example
Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.
La inmersión en juegos de VR hace que los usuarios sientan como si estuvieran dentro del mundo virtual.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

desviar
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
Ella se desvió por una llamada telefónica inesperada.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

máquina que genera electricidad; persona con gran energía y entusiasmo
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
Ella es la verdadera dinamoma detrás del éxito de la empresa.
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

plumaje
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
El plumaje del pavo real era vibrante y llamativo.
C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

valiente; heroico
Meaning
showing courage or determination; brave and heroic
Example
The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.
El valiente soldado luchó valientemente para proteger su país.
C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

pliegue
Meaning
a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself
Example
She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.
Ella agregó un pliegue a la falda para más volumen.
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

buscar entre la basura
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
Los niños scavengaron para encontrar comida en el basurero.
C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

un pequeño trozo de comida sabrosa; una pequeña pieza interesante de información
Meaning
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
Example
She served delicious titbits at the party.
Ella sirvió deliciosos bocaditos en la fiesta.
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

estrategias de mitigación
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
Los gobiernos deben adoptar estrategias de mitigación para el cambio climático.
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

atractivo y tentador; fascinante
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
La fragancia atractiva de las rosas llenó el jardín.
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

saliva
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
El dentista le pidió que enjuagara la saliva de su boca.
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

cordialmente; de todo corazón
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
Ella dio una cordial bienvenida a sus invitados a la fiesta.
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

estupefacto
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
La audiencia estaba estupefacta ante la escena trágica.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

absorto
Meaning
completely absorbed or deeply involved in something
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
Ella estaba tan absorta en el libro que olvidó la hora.
C1 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

incomparable
Meaning
Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.
Example
The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.
La belleza incomparable del Taj Mahal asombra a los visitantes.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

amiga de confianza
Meaning
A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.
Example
The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.
La criada de la reina se convirtió en su confidente más confiable.
C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

eficacia
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example
The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
La eficacia de la vacuna se ha demostrado en los ensayos.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

modular
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
El diseño modular permite una fácil personalización y escalabilidad.
C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

reestructuración
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
La compañía pasó por un proceso de reestructuración para mejorar la eficiencia.
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

celestial
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
Los cuerpos celestes en el cielo eran claramente visibles la noche pasada.
C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

propagación, difusión
Meaning
The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.
Example
The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.
La propagación de ideas a través de las redes sociales es rápida.
C1 noun ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃərəl dɪˈveləpmənt

infrastructural development

desarrollo infraestructural
Meaning
The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Infrastructural development is necessary for efficient recycling.
El desarrollo infraestructural es necesario para el reciclaje eficiente.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

verdugo
Meaning
A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.
Example
The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.
El verdugo preparó la horca para el prisionero condenado.
C1 verb /kəˈmɛmɔˌreɪt/

commemorate

conmemorar
Meaning
To honor and remember someone or something through a ceremony or action.
Example
The statue was built to commemorate the fallen heroes.
La estatua fue construida para conmemorar a los héroes caídos.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

status quo
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
El gobierno decidió mantener el status quo hasta una revisión posterior.
C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

prolífico
Meaning
Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.
Example
The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.
El autor es prolífico, ha escrito más de 30 libros.
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

saqueador
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
Los saqueadores saquearon el pueblo después de la batalla.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

tambalearse
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
El viejo se tambaleó por la calle con un bastón.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

sísmico
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
La región es conocida por su actividad sísmica.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

precipice

precipicio
Meaning
A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.
Example
The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below.
Los excursionistas estaban de pie al borde del precipicio, mirando el valle abajo.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

remordimiento
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
Él sintió un profundo remordimiento por sus acciones.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

caldero
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
La bruja removió su poción en un gran caldero.
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

pragmático
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
Él adoptó un enfoque pragmático para resolver la crisis financiera.
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

emocionalidad
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
Su emocionalidad a menudo influía en sus decisiones.
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

adecuado; apropiado; adecuado para una situación o persona particular
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
Llevó ropa formal adecuada para la ocasión importante.
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

rasguñar
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
Él rasguñó sus zapatos en la acera.
C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

genérico
Meaning
characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific
Example
This medicine is available in generic form.
Este medicamento está disponible en forma genérica.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

fortificar
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
Fortificaron las murallas de la ciudad para protegerse contra la invasión.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

malgastar
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
Él malgastó su herencia en juegos de azar.
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

flexible, fácilmente influenciable o adaptable
Meaning
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Example
She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.
Ella tiene una personalidad flexible que se adapta bien a nuevas situaciones.
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

licenciatario
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
El licenciatario es responsable de seguir todas las regulaciones.
C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

nicho de mercado, segmento especializado, mercado objetivo
Meaning
A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Example
Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.
Encontrar el nicho adecuado es clave para un negocio exitoso.
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

traidor; delator
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
El traidor fue expuesto y enfrentó graves consecuencias.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

tesorero
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
El tesorero presentó el informe financiero anual.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

alegría
Meaning
The action of showing great joy or happiness
Example
There was much rejoicing after the victory.
Hubo mucha alegría después de la victoria.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

ahorrativo / moderado
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
Ella es económica en el uso de las palabras.
C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

vigilancia
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
Se requiere vigilancia constante en ciberseguridad.
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

piadoso
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
El monje piadoso pasaba horas en oración cada día.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

exuberante
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
Los niños estaban exuberantes después de ganar el juego.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

construir un ejército forzando a alguien a unirse
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
El gobierno conscribió a los jóvenes durante la guerra.
C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

bienhechor
Meaning
A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.
Example
The community praised the well-doer for his charity.
La comunidad elogió al bienhechor por su caridad.
C1 verb /ˈɔːstrəˌsaɪz/

ostracize

ostracizar
Meaning
to exclude someone from a group or society; to banish or shun
Example
After the scandal, he was ostracized by his former colleagues.
Después del escándalo, fue ostracizado por sus antiguos compañeros de trabajo.
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

bombardeo
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
La ciudad soportó un fuerte bombardeo durante la guerra.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

futurista
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
El futurista predijo grandes cambios en el transporte dentro de la próxima década.
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

maniobrar
Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
El conductor maniobró hábilmente el coche por la calle estrecha.
C1 noun /ˈɪnkwest/

inquest

investigación
Meaning
A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.
Example
The inquest revealed the cause of the accident.
La investigación reveló la causa del accidente.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

sabroso (salado o picante)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
El restaurante sirve una variedad de platos sabrosos.
C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

gnomo
Meaning
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
Example
The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.
El jardín estaba decorado con una estatua de gnomo.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

inflammatory

felicidad
Meaning
causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion
Example
His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

ave fénix
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
La leyenda dice que el fénix se levanta de sus cenizas cada 500 años.
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

letra de canción
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
Ella memorizó cada letra de su canción favorita.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

coincidente
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
El festival fue coincidente con el día festivo nacional.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

imperil

poner en peligro
Meaning
To put in danger or at risk.
Example
Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.
La conducción imprudente puede poner en peligro la vida de otros.
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

cortar
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
El agricultor sheará la oveja en la primavera.
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

defraudar
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
La empresa fue acusada de intentar defraudar a los inversores.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

soltera
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
La novela presentó a una soltera de buen corazón que cuidaba a los niños del pueblo.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

caída de la noche
Meaning
the time when night begins; dusk
Example
They decided to return home before nightfall.
Decidieron regresar a casa antes de la caída de la noche.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

relacionado con los perros / dientes caninos
Meaning
Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals
Example
The police trained a canine unit for search operations.
La policía entrenó una unidad canina para las operaciones de búsqueda.
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

jugar alegremente
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
Los niños jugaban felices en el jardín.
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

benigno, inofensivo
Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
El médico le aseguró que el tumor era inofensivo.
C1 noun /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

Inertia

inercia; falta de actividad
Meaning
a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement
Example
The team's inertia prevented them from adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions.
La inercia del equipo les impidió adaptarse a las condiciones de mercado en rápido cambio.
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

microbiano
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
La actividad microbiana en el suelo mejora la fertilidad.
C1 adjective /ˈɪəri/

eerie

extraño
Meaning
Strange and frightening in a mysterious way.
Example
The abandoned house had an eerie silence.
La casa abandonada tenía un extraño silencio.
C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

real
Meaning
Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.
Example
The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.
La reina entró al salón con una presencia real.
C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

desregulación
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
La desregulación ha aumentado la competencia en el sector de las telecomunicaciones.
C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

extraño; inusual; peculiar
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
La casa antigua tenía una atmósfera extraña que hacía sentir incómodos a los visitantes.
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

matrimonio
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
Han estado felizmente unidos en matrimonio durante veinte años.
C1 noun /əbˈdʒɛktər/

objector

opositor
Meaning
a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something
Example
The objector raised his concerns during the town meeting.
El opositor expresó sus preocupaciones durante la reunión del consejo.
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

sereno y pacífico
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
El lago tenía una atmósfera serena y pacífica.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

overrule

anular
Meaning
to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision
Example
The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.
El juez anuló la objeción del abogado defensor.
C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

composición musical
Meaning
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Example
She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.
Ella tocó un concierto de Mozart con la orquesta.
C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

diligencia
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
El éxito requiere paciencia y diligencia.
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

probabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
La plausibilidad de su explicación convenció al jurado.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

punto crítico
Meaning
a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made
Example
At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.
En este punto crítico, necesitamos tomar una decisión crucial sobre nuestro futuro.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

remesa
Meaning
A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.
Example
The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.
La economía del país se beneficia de las remesas de los expatriados.
C1 noun /ˌɪnˈdɪsəplɪn/

indiscipline

indisciplina
Meaning
lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order
Example
Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment.
La indisciplina entre los estudiantes interrumpió el ambiente de aprendizaje.
C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

agitar, provocar
Meaning
to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change
Example
The protesters agitated for better working conditions.
Los manifestantes agitaron por mejores condiciones laborales.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

laborioso
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
Él dio una explicación trabajosa que confundió a la audiencia.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

precursor
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
Los hermanos Wright fueron los precursores de la aviación moderna.
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

fertilización
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
La fertilización orgánica mejora la salud del suelo.
C1 noun /wɪk/

Wick

mecha de vela
Meaning
a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp
Example
The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.
La mecha de la vela necesita ser recortada para una mejor combustión.
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

anular
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
El tribunal decidió anular el contrato.
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

múltiples
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
El proyecto tiene múltiples beneficios para la comunidad.
C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

diseminación
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
La diseminación de información falsa es un gran problema.
C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

armonía comunal
Meaning
Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.
Example
Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.
Mantener la armonía comunal requiere respeto y comprensión mutuos.