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A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

a lo largo de
Meaning
moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)
Example
We walked along the river.
Caminamos a lo largo del río.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

resbaladizo
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
El suelo mojado estaba muy resbaladizo después de limpiarlo.
B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

acuerdo
Meaning
An official agreement or treaty.
Example
The accord emphasized gradual progress.
El acuerdo enfatizó el progreso gradual.
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

acumular
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
Los intereses se acumulan en la cuenta de ahorros cada mes.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

iluminante
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
La lámpara actuó como un iluminante en la cueva oscura.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

psíquico
Meaning
relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities
Example
The psychic claimed she could predict the future.
La psíquica afirmó que podía predecir el futuro.
C1 noun /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

drudgery

trabajo arduo y monótono
Meaning
Hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine.
Ella quería escapar de la rutina monótona de su día a día.
C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

pugnacidad
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
El entrenador admiraba la pugnacidad del jugador en el campo.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

anticuado
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
Él todavía usa un sombrero anticuado.
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

escarcha
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
Los árboles estaban cubiertos con una capa blanca de escarcha después de la fría noche.
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

medir la profundidad o examinar de cerca
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
Ellos usaron una línea para medir la profundidad del lago.
A1 adverb /wen/

When

cuando
Meaning
at what time; at the time that; during the time that
Example
When will you arrive at the station?
¿Cuándo llegarás a la estación?
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

delantal
Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
Ella se puso un delantal alrededor de su cintura antes de cocinar la cena.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

exhibiciones creativas
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Las exhibiciones creativas destacaron las posibilidades de reciclaje.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

pierna
Meaning
one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Se lastimó la pierna mientras jugaba al fútbol.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

estereotipo
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Es un estereotipo que todos los jugadores son antisociales.
A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

amigo
Meaning
a close friend or companion, used informally
Example
He went to the movies with his best buddy.
Él fue al cine con su mejor amigo.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

pecho
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Ella guardó el secreto cerca de su pecho.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

abandonado
Meaning
in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person
Example
The old factory stood derelict for decades.
La vieja fábrica estuvo abandonada durante décadas.
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

reprensión
Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

legitimidad
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
La legitimidad de la elección fue cuestionada por los observadores.
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.
B1 noun /kluː/

clue

pista
Meaning
a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle
Example
The detective found a clue near the window.
El detective encontró una pista cerca de la ventana.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

inundación
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
La ciudad sufrió una grave inundación después de las fuertes lluvias.
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

paradero; ubicación
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
Nadie sabe el paradero de la persona desaparecida.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

impermeable
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
La chaqueta es impermeable a la lluvia.
C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

convoy
Meaning
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
Example
The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.
El convoy militar atravesó el desierto al amanecer.
B1 noun /ˈæksɛnt/

accent

acentuación
Meaning
a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region
Example
She spoke English with a strong French accent.
Ella habló inglés con un fuerte acento francés.
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

precedente
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
La decisión del juez estableció un nuevo precedente para casos similares.
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

a través
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
El puente se extiende a través del río.
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

barco de carga
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
El barco de carga transportó contenedores llenos de electrónicos a través del océano.
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

mito
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
El mito del fénix cuenta la historia de un pájaro renacido de sus cenizas.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

obstáculo
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
La falta de fondos es un gran obstáculo para el proyecto.
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.
A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

salto
Meaning
an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards
Example
The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.
El atleta hizo un salto perfecto sobre la barra alta.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

cuantitativo
Meaning
relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements
Example
The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.
El estudio proporciona evidencia cuantitativa de los efectos del cambio climático.
B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

financiación
Meaning
financial support for a project or organization
Example
The startup is seeking funding from investors.
La startup está buscando financiación de inversores.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

travieso; pícaro
Meaning
mischievous; playfully dishonest
Example
His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.
Su sonrisa traviesa sugería que estaba tramando alguna travesura.
B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

pesadilla
Meaning
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience
Example
The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.
El examen fue una pesadilla completa para los estudiantes no preparados.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

resistencia
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Los corredores de maratón necesitan gran resistencia para completar la carrera.
A2 noun ˈfɔːrɪsts

Forests

bosques
Meaning
Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.
Example
Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.
Los bosques proporcionan refugio y alimento para las mariposas.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

refutar
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
El abogado refutó las falsas acusaciones con pruebas contundentes.
C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

fallo
Meaning
A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.
Example
The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.
El ordenador se bloqueó debido a un pequeño fallo en el software.
B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

furia salvaje o violenta;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
Su furia fue evidente cuando descubrió que alguien había robado su bicicleta.
C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

restablecer
Meaning
to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted
Example
The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.
El gobierno trabajó arduamente para restablecer la paz en la región.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

espantoso
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
La policía descubrió una escena de crimen espantosa.
A2 adjective /ˈhɛl.θi/

healthy

saludable
Meaning
Good physical and mental condition, free from disease or illness.
Example
Regular exercise and a balanced diet keep the body healthy.
El ejercicio regular y una dieta equilibrada mantienen el cuerpo saludable.
C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

artificio o plan
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
El reloj era un intrincado artificio de engranajes y resortes.
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

estoicismo
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
Su estoicismo durante la adversidad fue admirable.
A1 noun /sʌn/

son

hijo
Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
Su hijo es muy talentoso en la música.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

vindicatorio
Meaning
showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
Example
Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.
Su tono vindicatorio mostró que creía firmemente en su inocencia.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

demanda
Meaning
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
Example
The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.
La empresa enfrentó una demanda por publicidad falsa.
C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

devolver
Meaning
To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.
Example
The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.
La responsabilidad se transferirá al nuevo gerente.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

conversión, cambio, transformación
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
Las altas tasas de conversión de sitios web indican una comercialización efectiva.
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

astucia
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
Su astucia ayudó en las negociaciones.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

exemplar

ejemplo
Meaning
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.
Example
She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity.
Ella es un ejemplo de amabilidad y generosidad.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

base / pedestal
Meaning
the base or support on which a statue or object stands
Example
The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.
La estatua fue colocada sobre un pedestal de mármol.
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

número
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
Ella me dio su número de teléfono.
A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

nadar
Meaning
to move through water using body movements
Example
I love to swim in the ocean during summer.
Me encanta nadar en el océano durante el verano.
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

proceder
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
Procedamos con la reunión como estaba planeado.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

diplomacia integradora
Meaning
A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.
Example
Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.
La diplomacia integradora fortalece las alianzas.
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

munificencia
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
El hospital fue construido gracias a la munificencia de un rico donante.
B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

sinceramente
Meaning
with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
Example
I sincerely hope you recover soon.
Espero sinceramente que te recuperes pronto.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

compuesto / área cerrada
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
El científico estudió el compuesto químico en el laboratorio.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

hedonismo
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
El estilo de vida de los ricos a menudo se critica como puro hedonismo.
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

persona que avanza lentamente y queda atrás de los demás
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
El estudiante rezagado finalmente entregó su tarea después de la fecha límite.
A2 noun /ˈtælənt/

talent

talento
Meaning
natural aptitude or skill
Example
She has a great talent for painting.
Ella tiene un gran talento para la pintura.
B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

influencia de los compañeros
Meaning
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
Example
Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.
La influencia de los compañeros puede moldear significativamente el comportamiento juvenil.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

testificar
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Fue llamada a testificar en el tribunal sobre el accidente.
C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

grosero
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
Su comportamiento grosero arruinó la fiesta de la cena.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

mordaz, crítico o sarcástico
Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
Su mordaz sentido del humor dejaba a menudo a sus amigos sin palabras.
B1 noun /ˈpaʊdər/

powder

polvo
Meaning
a fine, dry substance made of very tiny particles
Example
She sprinkled some powder on the cake.
Ella espolvoreó algo de polvo en el pastel.
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

desconfiar
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
Muchas personas desconfían de los políticos.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɑːrt/

depart

partir
Meaning
to leave, especially to start a journey
Example
The train will depart at 9 a.m.
El tren saldrá a las 9 a.m.
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

manifestar
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
Los síntomas del síndrome de De Quervain pueden manifestarse después de un uso prolongado del teléfono.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

fértil, productivo
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
El suelo fértil produjo una cosecha abundante este año.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpʌlʃən/

impulsion

impulso
Meaning
a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling
Example
His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly.
Su impulso de viajar lo llevó a dejar su trabajo de repente.
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

clima
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
Viajó a climas más cálidos durante el invierno.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

utilizable
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
La bicicleta vieja sigue siendo utilizable a pesar de su edad.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

inmutable
Meaning
having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change
Example
He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.
Él es un lector inmutable que pasa horas en la biblioteca todos los días.
B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

tobillo
Meaning
the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Example
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
Se torció el tobillo mientras jugaba al fútbol.
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

localizar con precisión
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
El detective fue capaz de localizar la ubicación exacta del sospechoso.
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

eficiencia fotosintética
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
Mejorar la eficiencia fotosintética puede aumentar los rendimientos de los cultivos.
C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

causar daño
Meaning
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
Example
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.
La tormenta causó grandes daños en los pueblos costeros.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

legislativo
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
El cuerpo legislativo aprobó el nuevo proyecto de ley sobre impuestos.
C1 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

culpable
Meaning
deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing
Example
The judge found him culpable for the accident.
El juez lo consideró culpable del accidente.
A2 verb /bɪld/

build

construir
Meaning
to make something by putting materials together; to construct
Example
They will build a new school in our neighborhood.
Ellos construirán una nueva escuela en nuestro vecindario.
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

comparar
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
Yo compararé estos dos productos antes de comprar.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

desinvertir
Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
La empresa decidió desinvertir su división no rentable.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

carga / obstáculo
Meaning
a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
Example
Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.
La deuda puede convertirse en una carga seria en la vida.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

precursor
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
El motor a vapor fue un precursor de los trenes modernos.
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

suficiencia
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
La suficiencia del suministro de alimentos es crítica para la supervivencia.
B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

especialista
Meaning
a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
Example
She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
Ella consultó a un especialista en corazón sobre su condición.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfl/

Unsuccessful

fallido; no logrado;
Meaning
not achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose
Example
His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed.
Su intento fallido de escalar la montaña lo dejó decepcionado.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

revoluciones
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Las revoluciones a menudo conducen a cambios sociales significativos.
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

alrededores
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Ella se adaptó rápidamente a su nuevo entorno.
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.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

felicidad
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

hirsuto
Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
El hombre hirsuto destacó entre la multitud con su larga barba.
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

testigo
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
El testigo declaró en el tribunal ayer.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

recuerdo
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
Se celebró un servicio en recuerdo de los soldados caídos.
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

cápsula redonda de semillas (como las de algodón o lino)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
El agricultor examinó el bol de algodón para verificar su calidad.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

oficial de la corte
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
El oficial de la corte pidió a todos que se pusieran de pie cuando el juez entró a la sala.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

voltear hacia afuera
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
El cirujano tuvo que voltear el párpado durante el procedimiento.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

superar
Meaning
To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
Example
You can overcome procrastination with planning.
Puedes superar la procrastinación con planificación.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

miscelánea
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
El libro es una miscelánea de ensayos y poemas.
A2 adjective /duː/

Due

vencido; esperado; programado
Meaning
owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled
Example
The assignment is due tomorrow.
La tarea vence mañana.
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

adulación; halagos falsos
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Su adulación no pudo convencer a nadie de su sinceridad.
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

debilitar
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
La enfermedad debilitó significativamente su sistema inmunológico.
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

asalto
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
Fue acusado de asalto después de la pelea.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

tímido
Meaning
Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.
Example
He was too diffident to ask a question in class.
Era demasiado tímido para hacer una pregunta en la clase.
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

folleto; volante
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
Ella repartió folletos sobre la campaña medioambiental.
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

caca
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
El perro hizo un desorden al dejar su caca en el suelo.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæstrɪk/

gastric

gástrico / problemas del estómago
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
Ella fue recetada con medicina para sus problemas gástricos.
C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

capilares
Meaning
Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
Example
Broken capillaries cause dark circles.
Las capilares rotas causan círculos oscuros.
C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

exigir el pago de una deuda
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
El arrendador exigió al inquilino el alquiler impago.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

suspensión
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
La suspensión del servicio decepcionó a muchos clientes.
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

azur
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
El cielo claro fue pintado con un profundo tono de azul.
C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

consuntivo
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
El doctor aconsejó evitar los hábitos consumptivos.