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C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

ligeramente ácido o amargo
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
El crítico escribió una reseña ácida de la película.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

autoevidente, obviamente cierto sin necesidad de prueba
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
Es autoevidente que el trabajo duro conduce al éxito.
C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

ancestro femenina
Meaning
a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended
Example
She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.
Descubrió que su ancestro femenina provenía de un pequeño pueblo de Bengala.
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

fomentar un crimen
Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
Fue acusado de ayudar a los criminales en su escape.
C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

fusión, integración, amalgama
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
La fusión de IA y grandes datos está transformando las industrias.
C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

agredir
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
El ejército decidió no agredir sin provocación.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

antes del mediodía
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
Ella programó todas sus reuniones importantes durante las horas antes del mediodía.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

Honesto y abierto
Meaning
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Example
The business deal was completely aboveboard.
El acuerdo de negocios fue completamente honesto y abierto.
C2 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

ensayo
Meaning
To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.
Example
The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.
Los científicos analizaron la muestra mineral para el contenido de oro.
C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

apuesta inicial en un juego
Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
Cada jugador colocó una ante antes de que comenzara el juego.
C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

adular excesivamente
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
Los fans adulaban al actor después de su actuación.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

jerga especializada
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
Los ladrones se comunicaron en un argot que los forasteros no pudieron entender.
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

criticar
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
El maestro criticó los errores descuidados del estudiante.
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

jazmín árabe
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
El jazmín árabe llenó el jardín con su dulce fragancia.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

aborrecible; repugnante
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
La idea de la crueldad animal es aborrecible para la mayoría de la gente.
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

antitoxina
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
El doctor administró una antitoxina para contrarrestar el veneno de la serpiente.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

agroforestería
Meaning
A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.
Example
Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.
La agroforestería mejora la calidad del suelo y el rendimiento de los cultivos.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

artificio
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
El encanto del político no era más que artificio.
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

abominable
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
Los prisioneros fueron mantenidos en condiciones abominables.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

arcángel
Meaning
A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
Example
Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.
Miguel suele ser representado como el arcángel más poderoso.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

disposición rápida y alegre
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Aceptó el desafío con alacridad.
C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

americanismo
Meaning
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
Example
The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.
El término 'sidewalk' es un americanismo, mientras que 'pavement' se usa en el inglés británico.
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

secuestrador
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
La policía arrestó al secuestrador después de una larga búsqueda.
C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

ascético
Meaning
Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.
Example
He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.
Vivió una vida ascética en las montañas, alejado de las comodidades mundanas.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

agudeza
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Su agudeza intelectual lo convirtió en un brillante científico.
C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

agudeza; intensidad
Meaning
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
Example
Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.
Su agudeza le permitió notar detalles que otros pasaron por alto.
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

albita
Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
Los geólogos descubrieron cristales de albita en la muestra de roca.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

antiquear
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
El auge de las cámaras digitales dejó obsoleta la fotografía tradicional en película.
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

antropogénico
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
El cambio climático se debe en gran parte a actividades antropogénicas.
C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

aglutinar
Meaning
To collect or form into a mass or group.
Example
The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.
Las partículas de polvo comenzaron a aglomerarse en grupos más grandes.
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

análisis histórico
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
El analista documentó cuidadosamente los eventos del reinado del rey.
C2 adjective /æmˈbroʊʒiəl/

ambrosial

ambrosial
Meaning
Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.
El aroma del pan recién horneado era simplemente ambrosial.
C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

activar
Meaning
to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate
Example
The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.
El ingeniero activó la máquina con un simple interruptor.
C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

acrimonía
Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
El divorcio estuvo lleno de acrimonía y disputas.
C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

almanaque
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
Consultó el almanaque para verificar las fases de la luna.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

anacronismo
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Usar una máquina de escribir hoy se siente como un anacronismo.
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

afición
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
La pintura es su afición después del horario de oficina.
C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

caída de hojas
Meaning
The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.
Example
The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.
La temporada de otoño se caracteriza por la caída de hojas de los árboles.
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

anacrónico
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
Sus puntos de vista sobre los roles de género se consideran anacrónicos.
C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

amistad
Meaning
A friendly relationship between people or countries.
Example
The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.
El tratado ayudó a mantener la amistad entre las naciones vecinas.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

antilogía
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
La declaración del político fue criticada por su antilogía.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

pertenencias
Meaning
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
Example
The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.
La casa fue vendida junto con todas sus pertenencias, incluyendo el garaje y el jardín.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

adjudicar
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
Fue declarado culpable por el tribunal.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

asonar
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Las líneas asonan hermosamente, dándole a la canción un flujo único.
C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

sediento, ansioso
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
El explorador estaba sediento de aventura.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

antiquario
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
El antiquario pasó años recolectando manuscritos raros del período medieval.
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

asonante
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
El poema está lleno de palabras asonantes que crean un ritmo musical.
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

brazalete
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
La bailarina tradicional llevaba brazaletes dorados que brillaban bajo el reflector.
C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

atomizador
Meaning
A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.
Example
She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.
Ella usó un atomizador para aplicar el perfume uniformemente.
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

decir improvisado
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
El comediante improvisó un chiste cuando el micrófono falló.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Agronomía
Meaning
The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.
Example
Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.
La agronomía se enfoca en la gestión del suelo y la producción de cultivos.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

aurífero
Meaning
Containing or producing gold.
Example
The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.
Los mineros descubrieron una veta aurífera en las montañas.
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

relacionado con el amor
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
Los versos del poeta estaban llenos de temas amorosos.
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

amonestador
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
Ella le dio una mirada amonestadora.
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

informar
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
El gerente informará al personal sobre las nuevas políticas.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

animosidad / propósito
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
Su discurso fue impulsado por animosidad contra la política.
C2 adjective /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

alimentary

relacionado con la digestión
Meaning
relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion
Example
The doctor explained the role of the alimentary canal in digestion.
El doctor explicó el papel del canal alimentario en la digestión.
C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

antipatizar
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
Parece que él antipatiza con el enfoque de la nueva administración.
C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

estimular el apetito
Meaning
to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested
Example
The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.
El aroma del pan fresco estimulará el apetito de los invitados.
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

dicho o refrán corto, ingenioso y educativo
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
Ella siempre tenía un apofema ingenioso para compartir en las reuniones.
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

avergonzar
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
Su repentina pregunta pareció avergonzarlo.
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

boticario
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
El boticario del pueblo proporcionó remedios para muchas enfermedades comunes.
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

apofasis
Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
El político usó la apofasis al decir: 'Ni siquiera mencionaré los escándalos de mi oponente'.
C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

apropiado
Meaning
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
Example
His comments were not apropos of the discussion.
Sus comentarios no eran apropiados para la discusión.
C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

anatema / cosa condenada
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
La violencia es anatema para su naturaleza pacífica.
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

acceso al trono / aceptación de un tratado
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
La ascensión del rey al trono fue celebrada con gran ceremonia.
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

arrancar
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
El cirujano tuvo que arrancar el tejido dañado durante la operación.
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

agraviar
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
Ella se sintió agraviada por la decisión injusta.
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

accidental
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
Su éxito se debió en parte a circunstancias accidentales.
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

auscultación
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
El médico realizó la auscultación para revisar los pulmones del paciente.
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

comprensible
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
La teoría compleja se volvió comprensible después de la explicación del profesor.
C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

súplica solemne
Meaning
a solemn urging or appeal
Example
The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.
El sacerdote hizo una súplica solemne por la paz y la unidad.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

abordar de manera agresiva
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
El reportero fue acosado por los manifestantes fuera del tribunal.
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

antropocentrismo
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
El antropocentrismo a menudo da forma a las políticas medioambientales.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

agroecosistema
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
Un agroecosistema saludable mejora la fertilidad del suelo.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

ambulatorio
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
El paciente está ambulatorio y no requiere reposo en cama.
C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

acidificar
Meaning
to make something acidic or more acidic
Example
Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.
Los agricultores temen que la contaminación acidifique el suelo.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

antípodas
Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
Australia y Gran Bretaña suelen considerarse antípodas entre sí.
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

amórfico
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
El plan permaneció amorfo y carecía de detalles concretos.
C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

ácetico
Meaning
relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell
Example
The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
El olor acético del vinagre llenó la cocina.
C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

autarquía, autosuficiencia
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
Algunas naciones buscan la autarquía para reducir la dependencia de las importaciones.
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

limosna
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
El monje distribuyó limosnas a los pobres aldeanos.
C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

apostasía
Meaning
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Example
His public apostasy shocked his followers.
Su apostasía pública sorprendió a sus seguidores.
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

discutir
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
Los vecinos comenzaron a discutir sobre la pared del límite.
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

apicultura
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
La apicultura juega un papel vital en la agricultura al apoyar la polinización.
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

aglomeración
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
La ciudad es una aglomeración de diversas culturas y comunidades.
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
Las instrucciones complicadas solo sirvieron para confundirme.
C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

pieza vocal en solitario
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
La soprano interpretó un aria conmovedora durante el segundo acto.
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

habilidoso, astuto, hábil
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
Ella es hábil para resolver problemas complejos.
C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

académico
Meaning
a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study
Example
The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.
Los académicos se reunieron para discutir el futuro de la educación.
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

Ley de Alcalinidad
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
La Ley de Alcalinidad de 1863 fue una de las primeras leyes ambientales.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

animalcule
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
El científico observó un animalcule moviéndose bajo el microscopio.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

auspicio
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
La conferencia fue celebrada bajo los auspicios de las Naciones Unidas.
C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

fugarse
Meaning
to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment
Example
The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.
El ladrón intentó fugarse con las joyas robadas.
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

Pérdida súbita de conciencia o control debido a un derrame cerebral o rabia extrema
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
El anciano casi sufrió apoplejía cuando escuchó la noticia impactante.
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

aprobación / elogio
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
El plan ganó la aprobación de los miembros del consejo.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/ or /ˈɛəri/

aery

nido del águila
Meaning
An eagle’s nest, or a lofty, airy dwelling.
Example
The eagle perched proudly near its aery high on the cliff.
El águila se posó orgullosamente cerca de su nido alto en el acantilado.
C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

abjurar
Meaning
to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim
Example
He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.
Él renunció a su lealtad al viejo régimen.
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

aliviar
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
Las palabras amables ayudaron a aliviar su ansiedad.
C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

augurio
Meaning
A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.
Example
The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.
Las nubes oscuras fueron vistas como un augurio de una tormenta que se acercaba.
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

suspensión temporal
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
El proyecto fue suspendido hasta que los fondos estuvieran disponibles.
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

anuncio, buena nueva
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
La iglesia celebró la fiesta de la Anunciación con un servicio especial.
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

aluvial
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
Los agricultores cultivan cultivos en las fértiles llanuras aluviales.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

diseño ornamentado
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
El techo estaba decorado con delicados patrones de arabesco.
C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

áspero
Meaning
sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues
Example
Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.
Su tono áspero silenció a la clase ruidosa.
C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

acusatorio
Meaning
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
Example
He gave her an accusatory glance.
Él le dio una mirada acusatoria.
C2 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

armario
Meaning
a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.
Guardo toda mi ropa en el armario de madera.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

destreza y habilidad
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Su destreza en las negociaciones ayudó a cerrar el trato con éxito.
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

adquisitivo
Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
El empresario codicioso compró cada parcela de terreno que pudo encontrar.
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

aferente
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
Los nervios aferentes llevan señales desde el cuerpo al cerebro.
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

judía de espárragos
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
La judía de espárragos crece hasta tres pies de largo y se utiliza comúnmente en la cocina asiática.
C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

analgesia
Meaning
The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Example
The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.
El doctor indujo la analgesia antes de realizar el procedimiento.
C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

de forma transversal, en oposición
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
Un árbol caído yacía de forma transversal en la carretera, bloqueando el tráfico.
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

amortización
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
El calendario de amortización mostró un plan de pago de 10 años.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

complemento / accesorio
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
El garaje es un complemento de la casa principal.
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

preceder
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
Una introducción corta generalmente antecede al texto principal.
C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

aborrecer
Meaning
to regard with disgust and hatred
Example
She abhors cruelty to animals.
Ella aborrece la crueldad hacia los animales.
C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

sumiso
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
Él dio una sonrisa sumisa y aceptó el plan.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

arabilidad
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
La arabilidad de la tierra depende de la calidad del suelo y de la disponibilidad de agua.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

acéfalo
Meaning
having no leader or head; headless
Example
The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.
El grupo acéfalo pronto cayó en desorganización.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

relacionado con la aurora
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Los científicos observaron actividad auroral en el cielo nocturno.