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C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

inspiración divina
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
El poeta escribió los versos bajo una súbita inspiración divina.
C1 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

overhang

saliente
Meaning
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
Example
The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.
El alero proporciona sombra en el verano.
B1 noun ɪnˈven.ʃən

invention

invención
Meaning
The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.
Example
The invention revolutionized communication.
La invención revolucionó la comunicación.
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

morir de hambre
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Él fue dejado para morir de hambre en el desierto.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

tonto / farsante sabio
Meaning
a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty
Example
He acted like a witling among scholars.
Él actuó como un tonto entre los eruditos.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

indiferente
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
Ella estaba indiferente al resultado del partido.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

halting

vacilante
Meaning
slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence
Example
She gave a halting reply during the interview.
Ella dio una respuesta vacilante durante la entrevista.
C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

perder la confianza
Meaning
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
Example
The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.
Las preguntas hostiles comenzaron a poner nervioso al testigo.
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

aceite de mostaza
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
Usamos aceite de mostaza para cocinar vegetales en nuestra cocina.
C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

ambiguo
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
Su respuesta ambigua confundió a todos.
B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

función
Meaning
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
Example
The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
La principal función del corazón es bombear sangre.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

dentado
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
El cuchillo de pan tenía una hoja dentada.
C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

cliché
Meaning
An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.
Example
The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.
El discurso estaba lleno de viejos clichés que no lograron inspirar a la audiencia.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

agotador
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
Los atletas enfrentaron una sesión de entrenamiento agotadora.
B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

jarra, cántaro
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
La jarra de agua sobre la mesa estaba llena de limonada bien fría.
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

seguro; confiado
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
Ella se sentía segura de que todo saldría bien.
B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

prevención
Meaning
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Example
Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.
La prevención del fascismo asegura la democracia.
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

encantar / engañar para atraer
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
Ella cautivó a la audiencia con su narración.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

fernería, lugar donde se cultivan helechos
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
La jardinera estaba llena de plantas exóticas en la fernería.
B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

automovilista
Meaning
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
Example
The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.
El automovilista se detuvo para ayudar después de ver el accidente.
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

ciencia de medición de luz
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
La fotometría ayuda en el diseño de sistemas de iluminación eficientes.
C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

estupor
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
Él permaneció en un estupor después de escuchar la noticia impactante.
B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

cielo
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness
Example
Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.
Muchas personas creen que las buenas almas van al cielo despues de que pasan de este mundo.
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

oligarquía
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
La nación fue gobernada por una oligarquía rica que controlaba todos los recursos.
A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

felicidad
Meaning
The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.
Example
Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.
La felicidad está en disfrutar de las pequeñas cosas de la vida.
C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

nutrición
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
La nutrición adecuada es esencial para el desarrollo infantil.
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

llama
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
La llama de la vela parpadeó suavemente en la brisa de la tarde.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

propuesta / tierno
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
La compañía presentó su renuncia a la junta.
B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

probablemente; con alta probabilidad
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Probablemente lloverá mañana según el pronóstico del tiempo.
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

baluarte, fortaleza
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
El castillo se erguía como un baluarte contra los ataques enemigos.
C2 noun /rɪˈpoʊst/

riposte

replica aguda
Meaning
a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult
Example
Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.
Su aguda réplica dejó a todos en silencio.
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

moverse inquieto, estar inquieto
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
El niño empezó a moverse durante la larga conferencia.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

terrible; espantoso; horrible
Meaning
extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible
Example
The weather was dreadful during our vacation.
El clima fue terrible durante nuestras vacaciones.
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

coleccionista de sellos
Meaning
a person who collects or studies postage stamps
Example
The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.
El filatelista pasó años construyendo una rara colección de sellos.
B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

ingreso
Meaning
money received for work or through investments
Example
His monthly income is enough to support his family.
Su ingreso mensual es suficiente para mantener a su familia.
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

persona en una posición subordinada; en el ejército, un oficial joven
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
El subalterno era responsable de dirigir un pequeño pelotón de soldados.
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

felicidad
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˌvəʊ.kəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

vocalization

vocalización, expresión de pensamientos o sentimientos en palabras habladas
Meaning
The action of producing sounds with the voice; the expression of thoughts or feelings in spoken words.
Example
The vocalization of the singer captivated the audience.
La vocalización del cantante cautivó al público.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

aproximadamente
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
Las reparaciones costarán quinientos dólares o alrededor de eso.
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

plano detallado
Meaning
A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.
Example
The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.
El arquitecto presentó un plano detallado para el nuevo edificio.
C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

ático
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
Ella convirtió el viejo ático en un moderno estudio.
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

resumir
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
Ella resumió el informe en solo unos minutos.
C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

excesivamente teatral
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
Su actuación se sintió excesivamente teatral y antinatural.
C1 noun fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

fault-tolerance

tolerancia a fallos
Meaning
The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.
Example
Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems.
La tolerancia a fallos asegura sistemas confiables.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

loco
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
La idea de saltar desde el acantilado parecía una locura.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪs.kəl/

fiscal

fiscal
Meaning
Relating to government revenue, especially taxes, or public money management.
Example
The government introduced new fiscal policies to control inflation.
El gobierno introdujo nuevas políticas fiscales para controlar la inflación.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

arrugado
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
El árbol arrugado estuvo en el campo durante siglos.
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

promover
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
La empresa promueve la conciencia ambiental.
B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

accesorio; persona que ayuda a cometer un crimen
Meaning
a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime
Example
She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.
Ella compró algunos accesorios elegantes para su nuevo teléfono.
A2 verb /ɡriːt/

greet

saludar
Meaning
to welcome someone; to say hello
Example
She greeted her guests warmly at the door.
Ella saludó a sus invitados cálidamente en la puerta.
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

opcional
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
Usar una corbata es opcional para este evento.
B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

recordatorio
Meaning
something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall
Example
He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.
Él configuró un recordatorio para llamar a su madre en su cumpleaños.
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

unanimidad
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
El comité alcanzó la unanimidad sobre la nueva política.
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

distrito
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
Ella fue a votar en su distrito local.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

litotes
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
Decir 'no está mal' como un cumplido es un ejemplo de litotes.
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

lente
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
Él limpió la lente de la cámara antes de tomar la foto.
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 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

hipoteca
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
Tomaron una hipoteca para comprar su primera casa.
B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

calurosamente; afectuosamente
Meaning
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
Example
She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.
Ella recibió a los invitados calurosamente en la puerta.
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

torpe
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
Él es tan torpe que siempre deja caer cosas.
B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

tapa
Meaning
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
Example
Please put the lid back on the jar.
Por favor, ponga la tapa de vuelta en el tarro.
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

apenas; solo justo; casi no
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
Aprobé el examen por poco.
C1 noun ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

servicios ecosistémicos
Meaning
The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.
Example
Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.
Los bosques proporcionan valiosos servicios ecosistémicos, como la purificación del aire y el agua.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

manchar
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
La tela blanca fue manchada por manchas de tinta.
B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

desaparecer
Meaning
to disappear suddenly; to become invisible
Example
The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.
El mago hizo desaparecer al conejo del sombrero.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

improiedad
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
El político fue acusado de impropiedad financiera.
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

egoísta
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
Él era demasiado egoísta para compartir su comida con los demás.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

dique
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
La ciudad construyó un dique para protegerse de las inundaciones.
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

fomentar
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
El líder rebelde trató de fomentar el descontento entre la gente.
B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

del norte
Meaning
relating to the north or situated in the north
Example
The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.
La parte norte del país es conocida por su clima frío.
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

cañón
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
El castillo fue defendido por varios grandes cañones.
A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

jueves
Meaning
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
Tenemos una reunión programada para el jueves.
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

saneamiento
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
Las buenas prácticas de saneamiento son clave para prevenir infestaciones.
B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

suponer
Meaning
To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
Example
I reckon it will rain later today.
Yo calculo que lloverá más tarde hoy.
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

teórico
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
La idea sigue siendo principalmente teórica sin evidencia del mundo real.
B2 noun /er/

Heir

heredero
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
El joven príncipe era el heredero legítimo al trono y algún día sería rey.
B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

racional; sensato; lógico
Meaning
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
Example
She made a rational decision based on the available facts.
Ella tomó una decisión racional basada en los hechos disponibles.
C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

una gran colección de datos lingüísticos usados para el análisis e investigación del lenguaje
Meaning
A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.
Example
Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.
Los lingüistas usan un corpus para analizar los patrones del lenguaje.
A2 noun breɪn

brain

cerebro
Meaning
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
Example
The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.
El cerebro solo puede concentrarse en una cosa a la vez.
C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

acariciar
Meaning
To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.
Example
She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.
Ella acarició al gatito suavemente en su regazo.
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

moras
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
Recogimos moras frescas del jardín para nuestra tarta.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

viga (de acero)
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
Las vigas de acero sostuvieron el peso del puente.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

emergente
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
La startup emergente rápidamente atrajo inversionistas.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

significado
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
El descubrimiento tiene gran importancia para la investigación médica.
C1 verb /ɪkˈspend/

expend

gastar
Meaning
to use up or consume; to spend energy or resources
Example
He expended all his energy on the project.
Él gastó toda su energía en el proyecto.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

exorbitancia
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
La exorbitancia de los precios del hotel sorprendió a los turistas.
A2 noun /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

geography

geografía
Meaning
the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments
Example
She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.
Ella estudia geografía para comprender el mundo.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

formal
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
Él usó un traje formal para la boda.
C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

diligente; aplicado;
Meaning
showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work
Example
She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.
Ella fue diligente en su investigación, pasando horas en la biblioteca todos los días.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

retrógrado
Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
Es demasiado retrógrado para aceptar ideas nuevas.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

marinero
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
El marinero experimentado navegó el barco a través de la tormenta.
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

interrupción
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
La reunión se retrasó por una interrupción inesperada.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkluːd/

include

incluir
Meaning
to have as part of a whole; to contain or comprise
Example
The price includes all taxes.
El precio incluye todos los impuestos.
C2 noun /priːˈɛmɪnəns/

preeminence

preeminencia
Meaning
The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.
Example
The university has gained preeminence in medical research.
La universidad ha ganado preeminencia en la investigación médica.
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

sin parar; sin interrupciones
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
El tren viajó sin parar de Londres a París.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

incorregible
Meaning
incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed
Example
He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.
Él es un optimista incorregible que nunca pierde la esperanza.
B1 verb /ˈberi/

bury

enterrar
Meaning
to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely
Example
The dog buries its bone in the yard.
El perro entierra su hueso en el jardín.
C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

rayado
Meaning
striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry
Example
The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.
El escudo del caballero estaba decorado con rayas rayadas de rojo y oro.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

desconfiado
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
Ella estaba desconfiada de invertir en el nuevo negocio.
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

flotante
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
El barco estaba flotante suavemente en el lago tranquilo.
C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

correr rápidamente
Meaning
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Example
The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.
Los ratones corrieron rápidamente por el suelo de la cocina cuando las luces se encendieron.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

exaltación o felicidad
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
La sensación de exhilaración después de una montaña rusa es increíble.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

corriente principal
Meaning
the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion
Example
Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.
Las redes sociales se han convertido en una fuente de noticias corriente principal para muchas personas.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserablemente
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
El equipo jugó miserablemente en el campeonato.
A2 noun /ɪŋk/

Ink

tinta
Meaning
a colored fluid used for writing, drawing, or printing; a dark liquid ejected by cuttlefish
Example
The old fountain pen leaked ink all over his white shirt during the meeting.
El viejo bolígrafo perdió tinta por toda su camisa blanca durante la reunión.
C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

profecía
Meaning
a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired
Example
The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.
La profecía predijo el ascenso de un gran líder.
B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

podrir
Meaning
to decay or decompose; to become corrupt
Example
The fruit will rot if left in the sun.
La fruta se pudrirá si se deja al sol.
C1 noun /ɪˈleɪʃən/

elation

éxtasis
Meaning
A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
Example
His elation was evident after winning the championship.
Su éxtasis era evidente después de ganar el campeonato.
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

cobertura; carcasa
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
El mecánico quitó la carcasa del motor para examinar las piezas internas.
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

dueño
Meaning
a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property
Example
The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.
El dueño del restaurante nos saludó calurosamente.
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

despótico
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
El reinado despótico del rey dejó a la gente en miseria.
A2 adverb /bɪˈjɒnd/

Beyond

más allá; fuera de los límites establecidos;
Meaning
further away than; exceeding; more than
Example
The mountains stretched beyond the horizon.
Las montañas se extendían más allá del horizonte.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

afortunado
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
Ella se sintió afortunada de tener amigos tan solidarios.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

verbal, expresado a través de palabras
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
La comunicación verbal es esencial en la mayoría de las situaciones.
A2 noun /ɡɪˈtɑːr/

Guitar

guitarra
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick
Example
She learned to play guitar when she was twelve years old.
Ella aprendió a tocar la guitarra cuando tenía doce años.
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

topógrafo
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
El topógrafo midió la tierra para la construcción.
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

caprichoso
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
El mercado de valores puede ser caprichoso, cambiando drásticamente sin previo aviso.
B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

boxeador; bóxer
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
El boxeador entrenó duro cada mañana antes del campeonato.
B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

destello; resplandor
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
Hubo un destello brillante de relámpago seguido de un trueno.