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C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

ambivalente
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
Ella estaba ambivalente acerca de aceptar la nueva oferta de trabajo.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.stənt/

Constant

constante; invariable; fijo
Meaning
occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady
Example
The machine runs at a constant speed.
La máquina corre a una velocidad constante.
A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

ferrocarril
Meaning
a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities
Example
The railway connects major cities across the country.
El ferrocarril conecta las principales ciudades del país.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

oral; relacionado con la boca
Meaning
spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth
Example
The oral examination will test your speaking skills.
El examen oral evaluará tus habilidades de hablar.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

desconsiderado
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
Fue desconsiderado de su parte poner música alta tarde en la noche.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

reubicar
Meaning
to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place
Example
The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.
El acomodador tuvo que reubicar a los invitados después de la interrupción.
A2 verb tʃeɪs

chase

perseguir
Meaning
To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly
Example
Don't chase two rabbits at once.
No persigas dos conejos a la vez.
C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

disfrutar de lujos
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
Ella se lujosamente disfrutó del baño de burbujas caliente después de un largo día.
C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

falso
Meaning
false, fake, or not genuine
Example
The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.
La policía lo arrestó por usar una tarjeta de identificación falsa.
C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

magnificencia
Meaning
splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty
Example
The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.
La magnificencia del palacio dejó a todos sin palabras.
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

antropocentrismo
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
El antropocentrismo a menudo da forma a las políticas medioambientales.
A2 verb /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

destroy

destruir
Meaning
to damage something so badly that it cannot be used
Example
The fire destroyed the entire building.
El fuego destruyó todo el edificio.
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

exégesis
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
El profesor dio una exégesis detallada del pasaje bíblico.
B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

desarrollo sostenible
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
El ecoturismo contribuye al desarrollo sostenible en las comunidades locales.
B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

entregar
Meaning
to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield
Example
Please submit your assignment by Friday.
Por favor, entregue su tarea antes del viernes.
A1 verb /steɪ/

stay

quedarse
Meaning
to remain in the same place; to continue being
Example
Please stay here until I return.
Por favor, quédate aquí hasta que regrese.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

de repente
Meaning
quickly and without warning; unexpectedly
Example
The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.
El coche se detuvo de repente en medio de la carretera.
A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

lejos
Meaning
to or at a distance; not present; absent
Example
He walked away from the noisy crowd.
Él se alejó de la multitud ruidosa.
A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

príncipe
Meaning
a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality
Example
The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.
El príncipe se dirigió a la nación en su cumpleaños.
B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

sesión
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
La sesión se celebró el 25 de febrero.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

camarote de proa
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
Los marineros guardaron cuerdas extra en el camarote de proa.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

continente
Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
El continente de Australia es el hogar de la mayor parte de su poblacion.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

sorber
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Ella bebió su té lentamente mientras leía el periódico.
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

vecino; de al lado
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
Mi vecino es muy amigable y servicial.
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

términos
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
Los términos del acuerdo están claramente delineados en el contrato.
C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

platónico
Meaning
relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual
Example
They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.
Tienen una amistad platónica que ha durado años.
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

dudoso; incierto; sentir incertidumbre sobre algo
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
Estoy dudoso sobre el éxito de este proyecto.
B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

cubierto de hierba
Meaning
covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass
Example
The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.
El campo cubierto de hierba se extendió hasta donde alcanzaba la vista.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

lesbiana
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
Ella es una lesbiana orgullosa y aboga por los derechos iguales.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

misericordia
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
El juez mostró misericordia y le dio una sentencia más ligera.
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

deteriorar
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
La casa abandonada comenzó a deteriorarse con los años.
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

enseñanza
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
La enseñanza es una profesión noble.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

magnánimo, generoso, indulgente
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
Su naturaleza magnánima lo hizo respetado por todos.
B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

abogado
Meaning
a person who practices law; a lawyer
Example
She hired an attorney to represent her in court.
Ella contrató un abogado para representarla en la corte.
B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

lugar de descanso
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
El lugar de descanso de los mártires está cerca del río.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

tirano
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
La gente se rebeló contra el cruel tirano.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

numinoso
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
El templo tenía una atmósfera numinosa que inspiraba asombro.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

excesivamente sentimental
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
Se volvió demasiado sentimental después de unas copas.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

anuncio
Meaning
(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.
La compañía colocó un anuncio en el periódico para el nuevo puesto.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

idiosincrasia
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
Una de sus idiosincrasias era tararear mientras trabajaba.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

papeleta
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
Los votantes emitieron su papeleta en la elección.
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

fonético
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
Los niños aprenden las reglas fonéticas para leer nuevas palabras con precisión.
B1 noun /ˈɡæl.ər.i/

Gallery

galería
Meaning
a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators
Example
The art gallery featured paintings by famous local and international artists.
La galería de arte presentó pinturas de artistas locales e internacionales famosos.
A1 adverb /fɑːr/

far

lejos
Meaning
at, to, or by a great distance
Example
The school is far from my house.
La escuela está lejos de mi casa.
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

palabra grosera
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Él gritó una palabra grosera cuando se golpeó el dedo del pie.
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

sucesión ecológica
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
La sucesión forestal ocurre cuando los ecosistemas antiguos son reemplazados por otros nuevos.
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

disolver
Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
El azúcar se disolverá rápidamente en té caliente.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

vanidad
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Su vanidad lo hizo impopular entre sus compañeros.
B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

empleado
Meaning
A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.
Example
The clerk helped me find the correct form.
El empleado me ayudó a encontrar el formulario correcto.
A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

armario
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
Example
She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.
Ella guardó todos los platos y tazones en el armario de la cocina.
C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

asimilación
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
La correcta asimilación del conocimiento conduce a un aprendizaje efectivo.
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

ramo; racimo; manojo
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
Ella recogió un ramo de flores del jardín para su madre.
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

en el sentido de las agujas del reloj
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
Gire la válvula en el sentido de las agujas del reloj para apretarla.
C2 noun /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

fétich
Meaning
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
Example
The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.
Los aldeanos trataban la estatua como un fétich poderoso.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

refutable
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
Su teoría era refutable porque podía ser probada experimentalmente.
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

cruzar razas
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
Los agricultores cruzan vacas para mejorar la producción de leche.
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

nervioso
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
El caballo estaba demasiado nervioso para montar.
A2 noun /klaʊn/

Clown

payaso; un cómico, especialmente uno en un circo, que lleva un disfraz tradicional y maquillaje exagerado
Meaning
a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup
Example
The children laughed loudly at the funny clown's silly antics.
Los niños se rieron a carcajadas de las tontas travesuras del payaso gracioso.
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

afilar/estimular
Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
El olor de la comida aumentó mi apetito.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

polígamo
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
El polígamo tenía tres esposas que vivían en casas diferentes.
B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

después; luego; más tarde
Meaning
at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned
Example
We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.
Tuvimos la cena y luego vimos una película.
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

pendiente
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
Subieron cuidadosamente por la pendiente de la colina.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

sexual
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
La salud sexual de las personas es un tema importante en la medicina moderna.
C2 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

prenda de vestir con escote profundo
Meaning
of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest
Example
She wore a decollete gown to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido con escote profundo a la fiesta.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

cosquilloso, sensible
Meaning
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
Example
She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.
Ella es muy cosquillosa y se echa a reír cuando la tocan en los pies.
A2 noun /spɔːt/

sport

deporte
Meaning
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
Example
Football is a popular sport around the world.
El fútbol es un deporte popular en todo el mundo.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

a tiempo completo
Meaning
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
Example
She works full-time as a teacher.
Ella trabaja a tiempo completo como profesora.
C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

calavera
Meaning
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
Example
The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.
La bandera pirata estaba marcada con una terrible calavera.
B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

imaginar
Meaning
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
Example
She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.
Ella imagina un mundo donde todos tengan acceso igual a la educación.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrən/ or /ˈfɑːrən/

foreign

extranjero
Meaning
Belonging to or coming from another country.
Example
She loves studying foreign languages.
A ella le encanta estudiar lenguas extranjeras.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

terco
Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
Ella siguio siendo terca a pesar de todos los argumentos convincentes.
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

gratis
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Las bebidas en el evento fueron proporcionadas gratis.
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

idéntico; exactamente igual
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
Los gemelos se ven completamente idénticos entre sí.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

gente
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
La gente del campo suele llevar una vida sencilla.
A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

letra; carta
Meaning
a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope
Example
She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
Ella escribió una carta a su abuela.
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

interpolación
Meaning
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
Example
The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.
El científico usó interpolación para predecir los puntos de datos faltantes.
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

alegrar
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
El éxito del proyecto alegró a todo el equipo.
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

bóveda segura / saltar
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
El banco guardaba sus lingotes de oro en una bóveda segura.
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

disperso; esparcido;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
Se esperan lluvias dispersas durante todo el día.
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

excluir
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
Fue expulsado del club después de la controversia.
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

fascinante
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
La película era tan fascinante que nadie apartó la vista.
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

helicóptero
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
El helicóptero aterrizó de manera segura en el techo del hospital.
C1 noun ˈvɜːmɪn

vermin

animales o insectos pequeños y dañinos que son difíciles de controlar y transmiten enfermedades
Meaning
Small harmful animals or insects that are difficult to control and carry disease.
Example
The house was infested with vermin, requiring immediate action.
La casa estaba infestada de verman, requiriendo acción inmediata.
B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

rutinariamente
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
El personal revisa rutinariamente el equipo para verificar su seguridad.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

desacelerar
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
El coche comenzó a desacelerar al acercarse al semáforo.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

objetos decorativos pequeños
Meaning
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
Example
The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.
Las estanterías estaban llenas de pequeños objetos decorativos de sus viajes.
A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

tía
Meaning
the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle
Example
My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.
Mi tía siempre me da regalos en mi cumpleaños.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

sofocar / asfixiar
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Ella sofocó el fuego con una manta.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

ingesta
Meaning
the process of taking something in, especially food or drink
Example
He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.
Él monitoreó su ingesta diaria de calorías para mantener una dieta saludable.
A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

nunca
Meaning
at no time in the past or future; not ever
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
Nunca he visto un atardecer tan hermoso.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

nihilismo
Meaning
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Example
The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.
El filósofo fue criticado por promover el nihilismo.
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

incomprensible o insondable
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
El océano parecía incomprensible cuando se extendía hasta el horizonte.
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.
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

premonitorio
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
Él ignoró los signos premonitorios de enfermedad.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

la quintaesencia
Meaning
The purest or most perfect example of something.
Example
She is the quintessence of elegance.
Ella es la quintaesencia de la elegancia.
C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

vaquilla
Meaning
a young cow that has not borne a calf
Example
The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.
El granjero crió una vaquilla para la producción de lácteos.
C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

radiancia
Meaning
the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality
Example
Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.
Su rostro se llenó de radiancia después de escuchar las buenas noticias.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.trəˈspek.tɪv

introspective

introspectivo
Meaning
Characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.
Example
Writers tend to be highly introspective individuals.
Los escritores tienden a ser individuos altamente introspectivos.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæl.ənt/

gallant

valiente, héroe
Meaning
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
Example
The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
El valiente bombero salvó al niño del edificio en llamas.
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

columnata
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
Los visitantes admiraron la gran columnata en la entrada del templo.
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

federar
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
Varios estados se federaron para crear una unión más fuerte.
C2 adjective /ˈplændʒənt/

plangent

sonido triste o resonante
Meaning
having a loud, mournful sound; resonant
Example
The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.
El tañido triste de la campana de la iglesia resonó por el pueblo.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrɪz.li/

grisly

espantoso
Meaning
causing horror or disgust
Example
The police discovered a grisly scene at the crime site.
La policía descubrió una escena espantosa en el lugar del crimen.
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

hiato
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
El show regresó después de un largo hiato.
C1 noun /rɪˈpjuːt/

repute

reputación
Meaning
the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
Example
He is a scholar of great repute in his field.
Él es un académico de gran reputación en su campo.
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

difamación
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
El periódico fue demandado por difamación.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

coherente
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Su discurso fue claro y coherente.
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

scooter
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
Ella va al trabajo en scooter todos los días.
C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

dogmatizar
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
El profesor tendía a dogmatizar sobre cuestiones políticas.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

pava real hembra
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
La pava real hembra es menos colorida que el pavo real macho.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

factible
Meaning
possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable
Example
It is feasible to complete the project within two months.
Es factible completar el proyecto dentro de dos meses.
C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

lit; un lugar para dormir en un barco, tren u otro vehículo
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
Reservé una litera superior en el tren nocturno.
B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

transmitir
Meaning
to send or pass something from one place or person to another
Example
The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.
La antena puede transmitir señales a larga distancia.
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

duro y experimentado
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
El detective experimentado no mostró signos de sorpresa en la escena del crimen.
A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

leche
Meaning
a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food
Example
Children need to drink milk for strong bones.
Los niños necesitan beber leche para huesos fuertes.
A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

sangre
Meaning
the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
El doctor tomó una muestra de sangre para hacer pruebas.
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

horóscopo
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
Ella leía su horóscopo cada mañana para ver lo que las estrellas predijeron.
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

tenso
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
La cuerda estaba tensa entre los dos postes.
C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

exorcizar
Meaning
To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.
Example
The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.
Se llamó al sacerdote para exorcizar el espíritu de la casa.