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C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

ampersand
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
Usa un ampersand en lugar de escribir la palabra 'y' en el nombre de la empresa.
C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

acumulación de gas en el sistema digestivo
Meaning
the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
Example
Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.
Comer frijoles a veces puede causar flatulencia.
C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

recrudescente
Meaning
reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement
Example
Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.
Las tensiones recrudecientes amenazaron el frágil alto el fuego.
C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

reprender
Meaning
to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something
Example
The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por ser deshonesto.
C2 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

abstemio
Meaning
not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation
Example
She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.
Ella vivió una vida abstemio, evitando todos los lujos.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

exhortatorio
Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
Las palabras exhortatorias del gerente inspiraron al equipo a trabajar mas duro.
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

atenuar
Meaning
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
Example
The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
La medicina ayuda a atenuar el dolor.
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.
C2 noun /ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/

bibliomania

bibliomanía
Meaning
An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.
Example
His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books.
Su bibliomanía lo llevó a llenar cada habitación con libros.
C2 noun /vərˈmɪl.jən/

Vermillion

rojo-anaranjado brillante; un pigmento de este color
Meaning
a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color
Example
The artist used vermillion paint for the sunset.
El artista usó pintura vermilión para el atardecer.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

sepulcro; tumba;
Meaning
the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb
Example
The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.
El sepulcro del antiguo rey fue descubierto por los arqueólogos.
C2 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

campesino; paleto
Meaning
unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin
Example
He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.
Él tenía un acento de campesino por haber crecido en un pueblo pequeño.
C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

suministrar
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
La empresa suministra alimentos orgánicos a los clientes conscientes de la salud.
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

intimidar / coaccionar
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
El abogado intentó intimidar al testigo.
C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

sonámbulo
Meaning
A person who sleepwalks.
Example
The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.
El sonámbulo salió de la casa por la noche.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

un gran pájaro marino negro que atrapa peces
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
El cormorán se posó sobre la roca, secando sus alas después de un salto.
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

luminescencia
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
La luminescencia de las luciérnagas iluminó el bosque.
C2 verb /ˈprætəl/

prattle

charlar sin sentido
Meaning
to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way
Example
The children would prattle on about their games.
Los niños hablarían sobre sus juegos.
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

hablar con amenazas
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
El gerente amenazó al personal para que trabajara horas extras.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

immodestia
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
El artículo fue criticado por su tono de immodestia.
C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

comportarse
Meaning
to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way
Example
She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.
Ella se comportó con gracia durante la ceremonia.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

provisional
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
El juez emitió una orden provisional para mantener el statu quo hasta la audiencia.
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

misterioso
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
Su sonrisa de esfinge hacía que fuera difícil adivinar lo que estaba pensando.
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

prohibir
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
El tribunal se movió para prohibir la venta de los bienes ilegales.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

felicidad
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

melodioso
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
La voz melodiosa del cantante encantó a la audiencia.
C2 adverb /ˌfɔːrθˈwɪθ/

Forthwith

inmediatamente; sin demora; al instante
Meaning
immediately; without delay; at once
Example
The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith.
El gerente ordenó al empleado detener la práctica peligrosa de inmediato.
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

ilusorio
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real.
Example
He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.
Estaba lleno de falsas esperanzas de hacerse famoso de la noche a la mañana.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

respetuoso
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
Siempre fue respetuoso con sus maestros.
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

pilav
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
Disfrutamos de un delicioso pilav de pollo para la cena.
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

maldad
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
Su maldad era evidente en la cruel manera en que trataba a sus rivales.
C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

característica diferenciadora
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
La característica diferenciadora de los humanos es su capacidad para razonar de manera abstracta.
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

pusilánime
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
El líder pusilánime evitaba tomar decisiones difíciles.
C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

estudiante universitario
Meaning
a student of a college
Example
The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.
Los colegiales se estaban preparando para el festival cultural.
C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

obstruccionista
Meaning
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional
Example
The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.
El obstruccionista en el comité siguió retrasando el proceso de toma de decisiones.
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

choza
Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
Los refugiados vivían en una choza improvisada.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

convertido en hueso, rígido
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
La empresa tenía una estructura de gestión rígida que resistía la innovación.
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

imperturbabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
Su imperturbabilidad durante la crisis impresionó a todos.
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

conformable
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
Sus acciones fueron conformables a las reglas de la institución.
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.
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

símbolo en forma de V
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
El uniforme del sargento mostraba tres chevrones en la manga.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

presumido
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
El estudiante presumido interrumpió al profesor varias veces.
C2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmbər/

encumber

cargar
Meaning
to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress
Example
She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey.
Ella estaba cargada por el equipaje pesado durante su viaje.
C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

nido de águila
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
El águila construyó su nido en el alto acantilado
C2 adjective /ˈkwɒdreɪt/

quadrate

cuadrado
Meaning
square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something
Example
The tiles had a neat quadrate shape that made the floor look orderly.
Las baldosas tenían una forma cuadrada ordenada que hacía que el piso se viera ordenado.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

recalcitrante, terco, desobediente
Meaning
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Example
The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.
El estudiante recalcitrante se negó a seguir las reglas.
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrdənt/

verdant

verdeante
Meaning
Green with grass or other rich vegetation; lush and fertile.
Example
The hills looked verdant after the monsoon rains.
Las colinas se veían verdes después de las lluvias del monzón.
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

saciar
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
La gran comida sació su hambre.
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

pulverizar
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
La máquina puede pulverizar piedras en polvo.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

excesivamente dramático
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Su reacción histriónica ante el pequeño problema sorprendió a todos.
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

magnetizar
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
El científico logró magnetizar la barra de hierro.
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

buganvilea
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
La buganvilea que trepa sobre la pared del jardín crea una hermosa exhibición morada.
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

falsedad
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
El periodista expuso la falsedad de los funcionarios.
C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

gerontocracia
Meaning
A system of government or control by old people.
Example
The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.
El país era visto como una gerontocracia, dominada por líderes ancianos.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

persona vestida con ropa rasgada
Meaning
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
Example
A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.
Un tatterdemalion vagaba por las calles en busca de comida.
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

semi-transparencia
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
La semi-transparencia de las cortinas llenó la habitación de luz suave.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

campanario
Meaning
A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.
Example
The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.
El campanario de la iglesia albergaba una gran campana de bronce.
C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

gruta
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
Los turistas visitaron la gruta oculta detrás de la cascada.
C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

excesivamente elogioso
Meaning
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
Example
The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.
El documental fue criticado por su representación excesivamente elogiosa del líder.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

amistoso, animado y agradable; sociable
Meaning
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
Example
The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.
La fiesta tenía un ambiente convivial con música y risas.
C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

protección
Meaning
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
Example
The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.
El proyecto se llevó a cabo bajo el auspicio de las Naciones Unidas.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

mendigo
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
El mendigo pidió comida en la puerta del monasterio.
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

móvil
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
Ciertas bacterias son móviles y pueden nadar hacia los nutrientes.
C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

calumnioso
Meaning
Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.
Example
The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.
El político enfrentó críticas por sus comentarios calumniosos sobre su oponente.
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

sonrosado
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
Tenía un rostro sonrosado por trabajar al aire libre.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

retrasar
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
El tráfico pesado retrasó nuestra llegada a la fiesta.
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

solícito
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
Ella siempre estaba solicitada por el bienestar de sus estudiantes.
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

mentiroso
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
El político era conocido por sus declaraciones mentirosas.
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

caparazón de tortuga o cangrejo
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
La tortuga se retiró a su caparazón para protegerse.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

zapato pesado
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
El granjero llevaba viejos brogans mientras trabajaba en el campo.
C2 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

persona traviesa
Meaning
A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.
Example
The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.
El pequeño rapscallion escondió los zapatos de su hermano como una broma.
C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

propensión
Meaning
A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.
Example
She has a proclivity for learning new languages.
Ella tiene una propensión por aprender nuevos idiomas.
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

persona engreída
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
Todos evitaron al engreído en la fiesta porque no dejaba de presumir.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

avance
Meaning
The advancement or promotion of something.
Example
The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.
La nueva política se introdujo en pro de la justicia social.
C2 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

un poema humorístico de cinco versos
Meaning
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
Example
She recited a funny limerick at the party.
Ella recitó un limerick gracioso en la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

Escorbuto
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
Los marineros a menudo sufrían de escorbuto durante largos viajes en el mar sin frutas frescas.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

relacionado con apelaciones
Meaning
relating to appeals in a court of law
Example
The case was taken to an appellate court.
El caso fue llevado a un tribunal de apelaciones.
C2 verb /ɡɜːrd/

gird

ceñir
Meaning
to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action
Example
The knight girded his sword before battle.
El caballero ciñó su espada antes de la batalla.
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

prelatura
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
La iglesia medieval estaba dominada por la prelatura y sus tradiciones.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

desconcertado
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
Se quedó desconcertado por el comentario extraño.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

inapropiado
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
Su comentario fue inapropiado durante la discusión seria.
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

línea recta
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
Hizo una línea recta hacia la mesa de comida tan pronto como entró a la fiesta.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

agudeza
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Su agudeza intelectual lo convirtió en un brillante científico.
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

eugenesia
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
La eugenesia ha sido criticada por sus aplicaciones no éticas en la historia.
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

jazmín nocturno
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
El árbol de jazmín nocturno florece solo después del atardecer con sus pequeñas flores blancas.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

turbio
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
El agua del río se volvió turbia después de las fuertes lluvias.
C2 noun /pəˈtiːnə/

patina

una película o brillo en metal, piedra o madera debido a la edad o uso; también, una apariencia superficial
Meaning
a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance
Example
The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.
La estatua de bronce desarrolló una patina verde después de años en el aire marino.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

hermosa
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
La actriz era conocida por sus hermosas características.
C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

despojar a un sacerdote de su cargo
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
La iglesia decidió defrockear al sacerdote después del escándalo.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

libro de oraciones
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
El monje leyó del libro de oraciones durante las oraciones matutinas.
C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

claustro
Meaning
a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.
Example
The monks walked silently through the cloister.
Los monjes caminaron en silencio a través del claustro.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪrəl/

virile

viril
Meaning
having traditionally masculine qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual vigor
Example
The actor was admired for his virile appearance.
El actor fue admirado por su apariencia viril.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

aeronauta
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
El aeronauta guió hábilmente el globo aerostático a través del valle.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

capa externa de la piel
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
El epidérmis protege el cuerpo de las bacterias dañinas.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

molar
Meaning
A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.
Example
The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.
El dentista tuvo que extraer su muela de la sabiduría.
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

lujo
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
El jardín estaba lleno de la luxuriancia de las plantas tropicales.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

ranurado
Meaning
having grooves or ridges, often for decoration
Example
The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.
El jarrón tenía un hermoso diseño ranurado alrededor del borde.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

separable
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
Los dos problemas son separables y deben discutirse de forma independiente.
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

maldición
Meaning
An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.
Example
The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.
El nombre del dictador fue pronunciado con maldición después de su caída.
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

un tipo de flauta (instrumento musical de madera grande)
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
La orquesta presentó un hermoso solo de fagot.
C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

numismático
Meaning
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
Example
The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.
El numismático exhibió su rara colección de monedas en la exposición
C2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/

Touchstone

piedra de toque; estándar
Meaning
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness
Example
His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.
Su honestidad se convirtió en la piedra de toque por la cual se midió a todos los demás empleados.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

lucha desordenada
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
Estalló una lucha desordenada durante el partido de fútbol.
C2 noun /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

infraction

infracción
Meaning
A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.
Example
The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules.
El estudiante fue castigado por una infracción menor de las reglas escolares.
C2 adjective /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

anómalo
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal
Example
His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
Su comportamiento anómalo sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

temerario
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
Fue una decisión temeraria cruzar el río durante la tormenta.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

anacronismo
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Usar una máquina de escribir hoy se siente como un anacronismo.
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

quiromancia
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
La anciana practicaba la quiromancia y decía el futuro a los viajeros.
C2 adjective /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

alimentary

relacionado con la digestión
Meaning
relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion
Example
The doctor explained the role of the alimentary canal in digestion.
El doctor explicó el papel del canal alimentario en la digestión.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocrasy

teocracia
Meaning
Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.
Example
Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.
La teocracia a menudo fusiona la autoridad religiosa con el poder político.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

acostumbrado
Meaning
Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.
Después de años de sufrimiento, ella estaba acostumbrada al dolor.
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

discutir sobre trivialidades
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
Se acusó al abogado de tratar de discutir sobre temas triviales en lugar de abordar el verdadero problema.
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

literatos
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
El evento fue asistido por poetas, críticos y otros miembros de los literatos.
C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

El movimiento lateral y hacia abajo de una capa de la corteza terrestre hacia el manto debajo de otra capa.
Meaning
The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.
Example
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.
El anillo de fuego del Pacífico es un área de intensa subducción.
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

istmo
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
El Canal de Panamá corta a través del Istmo de Panamá.
C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

col de bolita
Meaning
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
Example
Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.
El col de bolita se puede comer crudo en ensaladas o cocinado en curris.
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

pantalones cortos hasta la rodilla
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
Él usó pantalones cortos hasta la rodilla para el evento ecuestre.
C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

fortuito
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
Su encuentro fue completamente fortuito.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈsɔːriəs/

censorious

excesivamente crítico
Meaning
severely critical of others
Example
She was always censorious about her colleagues' mistakes.
Ella siempre era muy crítica con los errores de sus compañeros de trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

ruido, estruendo
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
El estruendo de las campanas de la iglesia llenó la plaza del pueblo.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

malversación
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
El ministro renunció después de ser acusado de malversación.