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B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

alterar
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
Ella decidió alterar su vestido para que encajara mejor.
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

engrandecer
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
El político trató de engrandecerse a sí mismo a través de afirmaciones exageradas.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

augusto
Meaning
Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
Example
The king entered the hall with an august presence.
El rey entró al salón con una presencia augusto.
B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

evitable
Meaning
able to be prevented or avoided
Example
Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.
La mayor parte del daño era evitable con una buena planificación.
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

equivocado
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
Parece haber algo equivocado con el motor del coche.
A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

solo
Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
Ella prefiere vivir sola en su apartamento.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

alguien
Meaning
any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person
Example
Does anyone know the answer to this question?
¿Alguien sabe la respuesta a esta pregunta?
A2 verb /əˈplaɪ/

apply

aplicar / solicitar
Meaning
to make a formal request for something; to put into practice
Example
He decided to apply for the scholarship.
Él decidió solicitar la beca.
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 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

amnesia
Meaning
A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.
Después del accidente, sufrió de amnesia y no pudo recordar su propio nombre.
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

afiliación
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
Su afiliación con la empresa duró una década.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

salita de entrada
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
Los invitados esperaron en la salita de entrada antes de ser admitidos al salón.
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

anticuado
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
La oficina todavía usa un sistema de archivos anticuado.
C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

acueducto
Meaning
a structure built to carry water over long distances
Example
The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.
Los romanos construyeron acueductos para suministrar agua a sus ciudades.
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

atrocidades
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
Las atrocidades sorprendieron a la comunidad internacional.
C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

adversario
Meaning
One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
Example
The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.
El boxeador enfrentó a un fuerte adversario en el ring.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

suspender
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
El juez decidió suspender la audiencia hasta la próxima semana.
B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

responsable
Meaning
Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Example
Staying accountable helps reduce delays.
Estar responsable ayuda a reducir los retrasos.
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

aberración, desviación, anomalía
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
El científico desestimó los datos como una aberración.
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.
B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

admirar
Meaning
To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
Example
I really admire her dedication to education.
Realmente admiro su dedicación a la educación.
C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

morada
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
Nos invitaron a su humilde morada.
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

actuarial
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
La empresa confió en los informes actuariales para fijar las primas de seguros.
A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

anuncios
Meaning
short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services
Example
I often skip ads when watching videos online.
A menudo salto los anuncios cuando veo videos en línea.
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

arbitrario
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
La calificación arbitraria del profesor molestó a muchos estudiantes.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

artículo
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
Escribió un artículo sobre el cambio climático.
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

nombrar
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
El consejo nombrará a un nuevo director.
B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

apropiado / apropiarse de
Meaning
suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)
Example
Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.
Usar ropa formal fue apropiado para la ceremonia.
B2 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

ambiente
Meaning
The character and atmosphere of a place.
Example
The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.
El ambiente del restaurante era relajado e invitante, perfecto para una cena casual.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

relativo a los árboles
Meaning
Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.
Example
Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.
Los monos son animales arbóreos que pasan la mayor parte de su tiempo en los árboles.
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

anestésico
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
El doctor administró un anestésico local antes de suturar la herida.
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

alto (una voz de canto de adulto)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
Ella cantaba la parte del alto en el coro hermosamente.
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

adulterante
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
El laboratorio encontró un adulterante en las muestras de leche.
C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

adjudicar
Meaning
to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute
Example
The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.
Se formó un comité para adjudicar disputas entre las partes.
B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

autenticidad
Meaning
The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.
Example
The authenticity of the document was verified.
La autenticidad del documento fue verificada.
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

abad
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
El abad dio la bienvenida a los visitantes al monasterio.
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.
A1 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

manzana
Meaning
a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh
Example
I eat an apple every day for breakfast.
Yo como una manzana todos los días para el desayuno.
B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

avión
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Example
The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.
El avión despegó suavemente de la pista del aeropuerto.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

ansiosamente
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
Ella esperaba ansiosamente los resultados del examen.
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 əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

aclimatación
Meaning
The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.
Example
The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.
Los excursionistas necesitaron tiempo para la aclimatación a grandes altitudes.
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

antiguo
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Visitamos las antiguas ruinas del Imperio Romano.
B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

atentamente
Meaning
with careful attention; in a focused manner
Example
She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.
Ella escuchó atentamente las instrucciones de su maestro.
A2 noun ækt

act

ley
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The act was passed in 2023.
La ley fue aprobada en 2023.
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

impacto adverso
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
Mucho tiempo frente a la pantalla tiene un impacto adverso en los músculos de las manos.
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

de forma autónoma
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
El robot puede operar de forma autónoma sin intervención humana.
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 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 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.
A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

contestar
Meaning
to respond to a question; to reply; to solve
Example
She will answer the phone when it rings.
Ella contestará el teléfono cuando suene.
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

agravar
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
Rascar la erupción solo agravará la condición.
B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

ayuda
Meaning
help or support, typically of a practical nature
Example
The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.
Los voluntarios proporcionaron ayuda a las víctimas de la inundación.
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

toldo
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
Nos sentamos debajo del toldo para evitar la lluvia intensa.
C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

anarquista
Meaning
a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority
Example
The anarchist group protested against state control.
El grupo anarquista protestó contra el control estatal.
A2 noun /əˈsɪstənt/

assistant

asistente
Meaning
a person who helps or supports another, often in a job
Example
She works as an assistant in a law firm.
Ella trabaja como asistente en una firma de abogados.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

autocracia
Meaning
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
Example
The country suffered under decades of autocracy.
El país sufrió durante décadas bajo una autocracia.
B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

anticipar
Meaning
to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance
Example
We anticipate a large crowd at the event.
Esperamos una gran multitud en el evento.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

antropomórfico
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
La estatua tenía una forma antropomórfica que se parecía a un ser humano.
B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

afectar
Meaning
to influence or make a difference to something
Example
The weather can greatly affect our mood.
El clima puede afectar mucho nuestro estado de ánimo.
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

de nuevo
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
Después del fracaso, comenzaron el proyecto de nuevo.
B1 noun /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

accommodations

alojamiento
Meaning
Lodging; room and board; places to stay.
Example
The students had proper accommodations.
Los estudiantes tenían alojamiento adecuado.
B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

acusado
Meaning
a person who has been charged with a crime
Example
The accused pleaded not guilty in court.
El acusado se declaró no culpable en la corte.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

anticuado
Meaning
extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
Example
His views on women are positively antediluvian.
Sus opiniones sobre las mujeres son positivamente anticuadas.
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

anular
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
El tribunal decidió anular el matrimonio debido al fraude.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

cargo de concejal
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
Fue honrado con el cargo de concejal después de años de servicio.
B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

enmienda
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
La enmienda no fue apoyada.
B1 adjective /ˈɔːkwəd/

awkward

incómodo
Meaning
causing or feeling embarrassment; difficult to deal with
Example
There was an awkward silence after his joke.
Hubo un silencio incómodo después de su broma.
B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

artístico
Meaning
having or revealing natural creative skill
Example
She has an artistic sense of design.
Ella tiene un sentido artístico del diseño.
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

obra de arte
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
La galería exhibió una impresionante obra de arte de un artista local.
C2 noun /ˈæn.əlz/

annals

anales
Meaning
Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.
Example
Her name will be remembered in the annals of science.
Su nombre será recordado en los anales de la ciencia.
B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

adaptar
Meaning
to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations
Example
He quickly adapted to the new environment.
Él rápidamente se adaptó al nuevo entorno.
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

despertar
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
El ruido fuerte despertó a todo el vecindario.
B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

accesibilidad
Meaning
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
Example
Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
La accesibilidad mejorada ayuda a las personas con discapacidades.
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

aparente
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
Pronto quedó claro que no estaba diciendo la verdad.
A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

apariencia; presencia; manifestación
Meaning
the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event
Example
Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.
Su aparición en el evento sorprendió a todos.
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

apocalíptico
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
La película describe un futuro apocalíptico después de una guerra nuclear.
B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

aficionado
Meaning
A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.
Example
The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.
La pintura se veía impresionante, aunque fue hecha por un aficionado.
C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

asignación, reparto
Meaning
The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.
Example
Each department received an allotment of resources.
Cada departamento recibió una asignación de recursos.
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.
B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

ambiguo
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
Su declaración era demasiado ambigua para entender.
B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

entretener
Meaning
to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly
Example
The clown amused the children at the party.
El payaso entretuvo a los niños en la fiesta.
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

abreviar
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
El editor decidió abreviar la larga novela para los jóvenes lectores.
C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

utilizar aliteración
Meaning
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
Example
The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.
El poeta a menudo alitera palabras para crear ritmo.
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

antagonizar
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
Sus comentarios groseros solo sirvieron para antagonizar a sus colegas.
A1 verb /æsk/

ask

preguntar
Meaning
to request information; to inquire; to invite
Example
Can I ask you a question about the homework?
¿Puedo hacerte una pregunta sobre la tarea?
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.
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

secuestrar
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
El criminal intentó secuestrar al niño a plena luz del día.
B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Meaning
a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system
Example
The school administrator implemented new policies for students.
C2 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

dudoso
Meaning
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
Example
The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.
La historia de él salvando el pueblo probablemente es dudosa.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

augurar
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
Las nubes oscuras auguran una tormenta que se avecina.
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 /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.
B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

evitar
Meaning
to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts
Example
Quick action helped avert a disaster.
La acción rápida ayudó a evitar un desastre.
A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

estar de acuerdo
Meaning
to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony
Example
We all agree that the plan is excellent.
Todos estamos de acuerdo en que el plan es excelente.
B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

atractivo; interesante; agradable
Meaning
attractive; interesting; pleasing
Example
The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.
El jardín colorido parece muy atractivo para los visitantes.
B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

buscadores de aventuras
Meaning
People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.
Example
Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.
El Valle de Sajek es un destino popular para los buscadores de aventuras.
C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

alienación
Meaning
The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.
Example
The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.
Las nuevas políticas crearon un sentido de alienación entre los empleados.
C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

impulsado por algoritmos.
Meaning
Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.
Example
Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.
Los sistemas impulsados por algoritmos aumentan la precisión.
C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

antídoto
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.
El doctor administró rápidamente un antídoto para el veneno de serpiente.
B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

ventajoso; favorable; lucrativo
Meaning
beneficial; favorable; profitable
Example
This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.
Esta posición ofrece oportunidades ventajosas para el crecimiento profesional.
B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

abandonar
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
Tuvieron que abandonar su casa debido a la inundación.
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

accidentalmente
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Él dejó caer el vaso accidentalmente.
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

aforismo
Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
Él comenzó su discurso con un aforismo sobre la vida y el éxito.
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

mezcla
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
La nueva política es una mezcla de varias leyes anteriores.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

unirse
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
Su casa está unida al parque.
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

alboroto / actividad innecesaria
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
Sin más alboroto, empecemos la ceremonia.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

sencillo, natural
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
Su sonrisa sincera hizo que todos se sintieran cómodos.
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 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

desgastar por fricción
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
La tela rugosa puede fácilmente desgastar la piel.
C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

analgésico
Meaning
A drug or substance that relieves pain.
Example
She took an analgesic to ease her headache.
Ella tomó un analgésico para aliviar su dolor de cabeza.
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.
B1 noun əˈreɪndʒmənt

arrangement

disposición
Meaning
The way things are organized, positioned, or structured.
Example
The arrangement of protons in the nucleus is critical.
La disposición de los protones en el núcleo es crítica.
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

aspersión
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
El político rechazó las aspersiones lanzadas contra él.
C1 noun /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

amplificación
Meaning
the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details
Example
The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.
El micrófono proporciona amplificación de la voz del orador.
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.
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

asentimiento
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
Ella asintió con la cabeza en silencio.
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

arroyo seco
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
Después de la tormenta, el arroyo se llenó rápidamente de agua.
C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

eón
Meaning
An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.
Example
Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.
Hace millones de eones que los dinosaurios vagaban por la Tierra.
B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

acercarse / tratar con
Meaning
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
Example
The teacher approached the student to offer help.
El maestro se acercó al estudiante para ofrecer ayuda.