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C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

ambidiestro
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
Ser ambidiestro puede ser beneficioso en los deportes.
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

cabalismo
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
El historiador escribió extensamente sobre el cabalismo en la corte real.
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

beatificar
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
El papa decidió beatificar al mártir por su fe y sacrificio.
C2 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

el apogeo; la época dorada; el mejor momento
Meaning
the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time
Example
During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.
Durante su apogeo como cantante, ella actuaba en conciertos agotados alrededor del mundo.
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

despreciar
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
Él nunca despreciaba a aquellos que tenían menos fortuna que él.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

apaciguar
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
El gerente trató de apaciguar a los clientes enojados con descuentos.
C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

somático
Meaning
Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Example
Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.
El yoga puede mejorar tanto la salud somática como mental.
C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

inofensivo, que alivia el dolor
Meaning
Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.
Example
The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.
Los comentarios anodinos del orador evitaron la controversia.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

nido de ave rapaz
Meaning
an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey
Example
The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.
El halcón protegió su nido ferozmente.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈspɛərɪŋ/

unsparing

implacable
Meaning
Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.
Example
The critic was unsparing in his review of the play.
El crítico fue implacable en su reseña de la obra.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊɪst/

jingoist

jingoísta
Meaning
a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies
Example
He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views.
Fue etiquetado como un jingoísta por sus opiniones extremas.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

bromas obscenas
Meaning
Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.
Example
The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.
Los chistes obscenos del comediante hicieron reír a la audiencia incómodamente.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

terco
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
La impresora terco se negó a funcionar cuando más se necesitaba.
C2 noun /ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

upwelling

Fenómeno oceanográfico que implica el movimiento de agua densa, fría y rica en nutrientes hacia la superficie del océano.
Meaning
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.
Example
Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.
El upwelling lleva nutrientes a la superficie del océano.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

deteriorado
Meaning
worn out or weakened by age or neglect
Example
The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.
La casa deteriorada estaba al borde del colapso.
C2 adjective /ˈfædɪʃ/

faddish

moda pasajera
Meaning
Following a temporary trend or fashion
Example
Wearing neon clothes was a faddish style in the 1980s.
Usar ropa neón era un estilo pasajero en los años 80.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

malversar
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
Fue acusado de malversar los fondos de la empresa.
C2 verb /ɪˈnəʊbəl/

ennoble

ennoblecer
Meaning
to give someone a noble rank or to elevate in dignity or honor
Example
His selfless actions ennobled his character in the eyes of others.
Sus acciones desinteresadas enaltecieron su carácter a los ojos de los demás.
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

hinchar
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
Su estómago comenzó a distenderse después de la gran comida.
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 /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

mostrar
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
El eslogan se mostró en letras negritas en la pancarta.
C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

jeroglífico
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
Los arqueólogos estudiaron las inscripciones jeroglíficas cuidadosamente.
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

desarmónico
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
Los sonidos desarmónicos del piano roto hicieron que todos se cubrieran los oídos.
C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

podólogo
Meaning
A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Example
The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.
El podólogo trató sus dolorosos juanetes y callosidades.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

almizclado
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
El perfume tenía una fragancia almizclada.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

impenetrable
Meaning
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
Example
The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.
La fortaleza fue considerada impenetrable por el enemigo.
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

sabio
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
Su sabio liderazgo salvó a la empresa del fracaso.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

disensión
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
La reunión terminó en disensión entre los miembros del comité.
C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

desuso
Meaning
a state of disuse or inactivity
Example
The old law has fallen into desuetude.
La vieja ley ha caído en desuso.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

catecismo
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
El sacerdote enseñó a los niños el catecismo todos los domingos.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

relacionado con la ropa o el estilo
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Sus elecciones sartoriales siempre estaban a la moda y eran admiradas.
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

protuberante
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
Su barriga protuberante se mostró después de la comida.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

es necesario
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
Es necesario que cada ciudadano siga la ley.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

sellar
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
Él selló los marcos de las ventanas para detener la corriente de aire.
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

advertencia
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
El sacerdote dio una advertencia contra la deshonestidad.
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

severa crítica o castigo
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
La severa castigo del gerente sorprendió a todo el equipo.
C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

cadáver
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
Los estudiantes de medicina diseccionaron el cadáver para aprender sobre la anatomía humana.
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

volver a meter en la vaina
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
Él rápidamente volvió a meter su espada en su vaina después del duelo.
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

adulador
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
Él era conocido como un adulador que siempre estaba de acuerdo con el jefe.
C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

el estudio del uso del espacio personal
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
Entender la proxémica ayuda a mejorar la comunicación interpersonal.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

persona paranoica
Meaning
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
Example
The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.
La persona paranoica se negó a salir de su casa, temiendo que todos estuvieran en su contra.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

falta de confianza en uno mismo
Meaning
Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.
Example
Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.
Su falta de confianza en sí misma le dificultaba hablar en público.
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

lógico
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
Aristóteles es considerado uno de los más grandes lógicos de la historia.
C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

indudablemente
Meaning
Without a doubt; certainly.
Example
She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.
Ella es indudablemente la mejor candidata para el trabajo.
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

elogio
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
Él pronunció un elogio a su maestro que se retiraba.
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

engatusar
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.
Example
She inveigled him into signing the contract.
Ella lo engañó para que firmara el contrato.
C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

perspicacia
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
Su perspicacia en decisiones de negocio la llevó al éxito.
C2 adjective /ˈven.tʃər.əs/

Venturous

aventurero; audaz
Meaning
willing to take risks; adventurous; bold
Example
The venturous explorer climbed the dangerous mountain.
El explorador aventurero subió la peligrosa montaña.
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

suplicar
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
Él suplicó al juez por misericordia.
C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

repertorial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
Example
The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.
El estilo repertorial del periodista capturó cada detalle de la historia en desarrollo.
C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

fantasmagórico
Meaning
Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.
Example
The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.
La película creó una visión fantasmagórica de otro mundo.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

castigar / someter
Meaning
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
Example
The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.
El entrenador castigó al equipo después de su pobre desempeño.
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

preocupación excesiva
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
Había mucha preocupación dramática sobre la crisis política.
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

charlatán
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
La multitud fue engañada por las falsas promesas del charlatán.
C2 verb /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

freír hasta que se vuelva crujiente y rizado
Meaning
to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise
Example
The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.
El tocino comenzó a chisporrotear en la sartén.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/

Foppish

excesivamente preocupado por la apariencia y la ropa; vanidoso con la vestimenta
Meaning
excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress
Example
His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.
Su comportamiento foppish y su ropa cara lo hacían destacar.
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

maléfico
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
La bruja maléfica maldijo a la joven princesa.
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

estriar
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
La superficie de la roca fue estriada por el movimiento glaciar.
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

un pasaje solista elaborado
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
El pianista realizó una brillante cadenza antes del movimiento final.
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

saltar alegremente
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
Los corderos saltaron alegremente en el campo bajo el sol.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

delicioso
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
El restaurante sirvió una comida deliciosa.
C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

estratificación oceánica
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
La estratificación oceánica afecta la biodiversidad marina.
C2 noun /ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

fraudulence

fraude
Meaning
The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.
Example
The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.
La auditoría reveló fraude en los estados financieros.
C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

emaciar
Meaning
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
Example
The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.
Los prisioneros se emaciaron después de meses sin comida adecuada.
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

relativo o situado en las orillas de un río u otro cauce de agua
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
La vegetación ribereña ayuda a prevenir la erosión del suelo a lo largo de los ríos.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

inquieto
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
El bebé estuvo inquieto toda la noche y no pudo dormir.
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

crítica
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
La política atrajo una severa crítica del público.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

peligroso
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; precarious.
Example
The company is in a parlous financial state.
La compañía está en un estado financiero precario.
C2 adjective /droʊl/

droll

gracioso
Meaning
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Example
He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
Él tenía un sentido del humor gracioso que hacía reír a todos.
C2 noun /ɡriːn pəˈpaɪə/

Green Papaya

papaya verde
Meaning
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
Example
Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine.
La ensalada de papaya verde es un plato popular en la cocina tailandesa.
C2 noun /ɪˈfjuːʒən/

effusion

efusión
Meaning
An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.
Example
His letter was an effusion of love and longing.
Su carta fue una efusión de amor y anhelo.
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

compuerta de agua / enjuagar
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
Los trabajadores limpiaron el barro de la calle después de la fuerte lluvia.
C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

relacionado con las leyes de Newton
Meaning
relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
Example
The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.
El científico explicó las leyes de movimiento newtonianas.
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

combustible
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
Las hojas secas son altamente combustibles.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

impenitente
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
El criminal permaneció impenitente después del juicio.
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.
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

deshojar
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
Los agricultores deshojaron los campos antes de la cosecha.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

parásito
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
La celebridad siempre estaba rodeada de parásitos.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

unremitting

ininterrumpido
Meaning
Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.
Example
Her unremitting efforts finally paid off.
Sus esfuerzos ininterrumpidos finalmente dieron fruto.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

frontón triangular
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
El antiguo templo tenía un frontón decorado con esculturas.
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

sucio y desgastado
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
El perro callejero se veía sucio y débil.
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

tolerancia
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
Ella mostró una notable tolerancia durante la acalorada discusión.
C2 verb /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

irradiate

irradiar
Meaning
to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten
Example
The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.
El científico usó una lámpara para irradiar la muestra.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/

turpitude

depravación
Meaning
depraved or wicked behavior or character
Example
The judge condemned the criminal’s act of moral turpitude.
El juez condenó el acto de depravación moral del criminal.
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

cesionario
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
El cesionario debe firmar el contrato antes de tomar posesión.
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

adular
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
Aduló a los funcionarios para obtener su apoyo.
C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

ostensible
Meaning
clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown
Example
The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.
La maestra dio un ejemplo ostensible para aclarar el concepto.
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

Britania
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
Britania ha sido un símbolo de Gran Bretaña desde la época romana.
C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

asperidad
Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
Habló con aspereza cuando la interrumpieron.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

incompresible
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
Los líquidos generalmente se consideran incomprensibles.
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

montones
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
Ella tiene montones de amigos en la ciudad.
C2 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

dendrología
Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
Él está estudiando dendrología en la universidad.
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

celebrar ruidosamente
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
Los fanáticos celebraron ruidosamente en las calles después de la victoria.
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

garantía
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
El arrendador requirió una garantía antes de alquilar el apartamento.
C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

reírse con alegría
Meaning
to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way
Example
The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.
La audiencia se rió con alegría ante los comentarios ingeniosos del comediante.
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

triplicidad
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
El diseño muestra una triplicidad de formas combinadas armoniosamente.
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.
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

omnipotent

omnipotente
Meaning
Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.
Example
In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.
En muchas religiones, Dios se considera omnipotente.
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

tonto
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
Se sintió como un tonto después de cometer un error tan simple.
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

extrínseco
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
Su motivación era en gran parte extrínseca, impulsada por recompensas y reconocimiento.
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

período de dos meses
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
El programa académico se divide en seis bimestres.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

cautivar
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
La actuación del mago cautivó a la audiencia.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

persona revolucionaria
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
El activista era un verdadero revolucionario, inspirando a todos a su alrededor para unirse a la protesta.
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 /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

kilolitro
Meaning
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
Example
The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.
El tanque puede contener hasta tres kilolitros de agua.
C2 noun /lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

libretto

libreto de ópera
Meaning
The text of an opera or other long vocal work.
Example
She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance.
Ella estudió el libreto antes de asistir a la función de la ópera.
C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

ensordecedor
Meaning
extremely loud or piercing sound
Example
The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.
El ensordecedor ruido de la alarma contra incendios sorprendió a todos.
C2 noun /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

incubus

espíritu maligno
Meaning
An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.
Example
Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family.
La deuda se convirtió en un espíritu maligno que pesaba mucho sobre la familia.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

vegetal
Meaning
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
Example
The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.
La sopa tenía un sabor vegetal distintivo.
C2 noun /ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən/

transposition

transposición
Meaning
the act of changing the order or position of something
Example
The transposition of digits caused an error in the calculation.
La transposición de dígitos causó un error en el cálculo.
C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

dúctil
Meaning
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
Example
Gold is a very ductile metal.
El oro es un metal muy dúctil.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

entronizar
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
El rey fue entronizado en una gran ceremonia.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

glotón
Meaning
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
Example
His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.
Su apetito glotón sorprendió a todos en la mesa del comedor.
C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

tonto
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
¡No seas tan tonto, usa tu cerebro!
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

descorazonado
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
Se veía descorazonado después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

mijo
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
El mijo se usa a menudo como alimento en las áreas rurales.
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

potenciar
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
La cafeína puede potenciar los efectos de algunos medicamentos.
C2 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

reprender severamente
Meaning
to scold or rebuke severely
Example
The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.
El maestro reprendió severamente al estudiante por ser deshonesto.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

descarado; sinvergüenza
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
Él dijo la mentira descarada sin dudar.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

simio
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
El científico estudió el comportamiento simio de los chimpancés.
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

efectuar
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
El gerente efectuó los cambios para mejorar la eficiencia.