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C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

análisis histórico
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
El analista documentó cuidadosamente los eventos del reinado del rey.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

lenguaje insultante
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de invectivas contra sus oponentes.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

un objeto o persona que uno detesta
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
La gramática siempre ha sido su béte nuar.
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

planta con espinas que causa irritación al tocarla
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
Él accidentalmente rozó la ortiga y sintió un ardor agudo.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

acto ilícito
Meaning
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
Example
The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.
La empresa fue declarada culpable de interferencia ilícita con contratos.
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

ecuánime
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
Él mantuvo un temperamento ecuánime durante la crisis.
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 noun /liːən/

lien

gravamen
Meaning
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
Example
The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.
El banco colocó un gravamen sobre la casa hasta que se pagara la hipoteca.
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.
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

coloso
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
La empresa creció hasta convertirse en un coloso corporativo.
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 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

excesivamente largo
Meaning
using too many words; tediously lengthy
Example
The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.
La conferencia prolija del profesor hizo que muchos estudiantes se quedaran dormidos.
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

limitado
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
Su actitud limitada le impidió ver el panorama completo.
C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

subyugación o dominación
Meaning
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.
Example
The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.
La subyugación de naciones más débiles por parte de potencias coloniales dio forma a la historia.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

presagio
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
La repentina caída de los precios de las acciones fue vista como un presagio de problemas económicos.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstruːd/

extrude

extruir
Meaning
to force something out through a small opening; to shape by pushing material through a mold
Example
The factory extrudes plastic pipes using modern machines.
La fábrica extruye tubos de plástico utilizando máquinas modernas.
C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

quimérico, imposible
Meaning
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
Example
His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.
Sus ideas quiméricas a menudo desconcertaban a los realistas.
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

cumplimiento
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
Su cumplimiento de las reglas impresionó al comité.
C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

lascivo
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
La revista fue criticada por su contenido lascivo.
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

herético
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
El sacerdote condenó el libro como herético.
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 /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

cosmografía
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
Los eruditos medievales practicaban la cosmografía para trazar las estrellas y los planetas.
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

encender, inspirar
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
El discurso encendió la esperanza en la audiencia.
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 /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

unitario
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
La iglesia unitaria es conocida por su enfoque inclusivo y de mente abierta.
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

levitar
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
El mago hizo levitar la mesa durante el espectáculo.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

barcarola
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
La orquesta tocó una hermosa barcarola que me recordó a Venecia.
C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

canonizar
Meaning
To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.
Example
The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.
La iglesia canonizó al mártir después de años de investigación.
C2 noun /ˈkedʒ.ə.riː/

Kedgeree

kedgeree
Meaning
a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India
Example
The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.
El menú del desayuno presentaba kedgeree tradicional con haddock ahumado y huevos.
C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

huevo de piojo
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
El maestro notó huevos de piojo en el cabello del niño.
C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

americanismo
Meaning
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
Example
The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.
El término 'sidewalk' es un americanismo, mientras que 'pavement' se usa en el inglés británico.
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

lenguaje grosero o abusivo
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
La discusión acalorada rápidamente se convirtió en lenguaje grosero.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

incontinente
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
El paciente era incontinente después de la cirugía.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

disidente
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
Solo unas pocas voces disidentes se escucharon durante el debate.
C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

galera
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
El galeón español llevó tesoros a través del Atlántico.
C2 noun /miːn/

mien

aspecto
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
Su aspecto serio hizo que todos se quedaran en silencio.
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

ataúd de piedra
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
El museo exhibió un ataúd de piedra bellamente tallado de la antigua Egipto.
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

canción corta
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
Ella cantó una alegre canción corta mientras cocinaba.
C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

reprimible
Meaning
Capable of being restrained or suppressed.
Example
The movement proved to be hardly repressible.
El movimiento resultó ser casi reprimible.
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

dicho o refrán corto, ingenioso y educativo
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
Ella siempre tenía un apofema ingenioso para compartir en las reuniones.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

felicidad
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

poco convencional y algo desacreditado pero atractivo
Meaning
unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive
Example
He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.
Él tenía un encanto raffish que lo hizo popular en la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

círculo epícyclico
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
El concepto del epiciclo se utilizó para explicar el movimiento planetario.
C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

regata
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
La regata anual atrajo a competidores de todo el mundo.
C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

divulgación
Meaning
the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private
Example
The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.
La divulgación de secretos de la empresa causó un gran escándalo.
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

empujar hacia abajo o hacia afuera
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
Las olas violentas empujaron las rocas desde el acantilado.
C2 adjective /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

priggish

moralista y arrogante
Meaning
self-righteously moralistic and superior
Example
He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.
Él parecía moralista y arrogante cuando corregía los modales de todos.
C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

con cautela
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.
Ella caminó con cautela por el camino helado.
C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

sano
Meaning
strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person
Example
Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.
A pesar de su edad, el hombre se mantuvo saludable y activo.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

retrógrado
Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
Es demasiado retrógrado para aceptar ideas nuevas.
C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

torpe
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
Su intento torpe de arreglar la silla lo empeoró.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

desacuerdo inesperado
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
Hubo un pequeño desacuerdo entre los dos colegas durante la reunión.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

persona con deseos incontrolables de incendiar cosas
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.
El pirómano fue arrestado por incendiar varios edificios.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

nebulizar
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
Su mente estaba confundida por el agotamiento.
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

examen oral
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Las pruebas de Viva Voce evalúan las habilidades de comunicación.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

insurrección
Meaning
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
Example
The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.
El ejército fue llamado para sofocar la insurrección.
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 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

unción
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
El sacerdote realizó la santa unción con solemnidad.
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

aureola
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
La pintura mostró al santo con un aureól alrededor de su cabeza.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

intransigencia
Meaning
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.
Las negociaciones fracasaron debido a la intransigencia de ambas partes.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

incitación, estimulación
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
Su discurso llevó a la fomentación de la violencia en la región.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

equilibrio interno del cuerpo, estabilidad fisiológica mantenida por procesos fisiológicos
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
El cuerpo humano mantiene la homeostasis a través de la regulación de la temperatura.
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 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

adjuramentar
Meaning
to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty
Example
The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.
El testigo fue adjurado a decir la verdad en el tribunal.
C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

parte esencial, meollo
Meaning
the essential or central part of something
Example
The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.
La parte esencial de su argumento era que la honestidad es lo más importante.
C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

peinado
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
Su elegante peinado impresionó a todos en la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

sago
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
Ella preparó pudín de sago para el postre.
C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

persona de raza mixta (término antiguo y ofensivo)
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
La palabra 'mulato' ahora se considera anticuada y ofensiva.
C2 noun /ˈθiːɪzəm/

theism

teísmo
Meaning
Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
Example
Theism is central to many world religions.
El teísmo es central en muchas religiones del mundo.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

ventral
Meaning
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
Example
The fish has a white ventral surface.
El pez tiene una superficie ventral blanca.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

fiesta desmedida
Meaning
A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.
Example
The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.
La novela describió una orgía escandalosa en una mansión rica.
C2 noun /ˈfɪli/

filly

yegua joven
Meaning
a young female horse
Example
The filly ran swiftly across the meadow.
La potra corrió rápidamente por el campo.
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 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

salobre
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
El estuario del río contenía agua salobre.
C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

estilo aforístico
Meaning
expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
Example
Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.
Su estilo de escritura es conciso y aforístico.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

lloroso, triste
Meaning
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
Example
The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.
El final lloroso de la película dejó al público en lágrimas.
C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

mezcla confusa
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
El ensayo era una mezcla confusa de ideas no relacionadas.
C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

emergir
Meaning
To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.
Example
The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.
Los pájaros jóvenes volarán en unas pocas semanas.
C2 noun /taɪð/

tithe

décima parte
Meaning
A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.
Example
He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church.
Él dio una décima parte de sus ganancias a la iglesia.
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

boquiabierto
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
Ella se quedó boquiabierta ante la vista impresionante.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

disyuntivo
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
En gramática, 'o' es una conjunción disyuntiva.
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

marea baja
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
Durante una marea baja, el cambio en el nivel del agua es mínimo.
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

papado
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
El papado jugó un papel importante en la política medieval europea.
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

brazalete
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
La bailarina tradicional llevaba brazaletes dorados que brillaban bajo el reflector.
C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

idólatra
Meaning
Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.
Example
The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.
El rey fue criticado por su devoción idólatra hacia la riqueza.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

bípedo
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
Los humanos son ejemplos de criaturas bípedas.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

compositor
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
El compositor organizó cuidadosamente el texto para el periódico.
C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

diplomático
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
El diplomático manejó las negociaciones con gran tacto.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

pectoral
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
El atleta se concentró en fortalecer sus músculos pectorales.
C2 adjective ˈtɛnsaɪl

tensile

tensil
Meaning
Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.
Example
The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.
La resistencia tensil del material es crucial para el proyecto de construcción.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

sufragista
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
Los sufragistas organizaron manifestaciones para exigir los derechos de voto para las mujeres.
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

secreto
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
Ella echó un vistazo secreto a sus notas.
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

caldo
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
Ella agregó verduras al caldo para darle más sabor.
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

discutible; cuestionable
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
Los hechos en el caso son discutibles y necesitan más investigación.
C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

propiciar
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
Él ofreció regalos para propiciar a los dioses enojados.
C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

vegetar
Meaning
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
Example
He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.
Él pasó sus vacaciones vegetando en el sofá frente a la televisión.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

transferible
Meaning
Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.
Example
Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.
Los derechos de propiedad son transferibles y pueden ser vendidos o transferidos.
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

hacer un discurso largo y enérgico
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
El político hizo un discurso a la multitud por más de una hora.
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

engañar, estafar
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
Él engañó al anciano y le quitó su dinero.
C2 verb /ɛmˈbleɪzən/

emblazon

adornar de manera destacada
Meaning
To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.
Example
The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms.
El logotipo del equipo estaba emblemazado en sus uniformes.
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

una pequeña cantidad
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
Ella añadió solo una pequeña cantidad de especia al plato.
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

anacrónico
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
Sus puntos de vista sobre los roles de género se consideran anacrónicos.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

ingratitud
Meaning
Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.
Example
His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.
Su ingratitud le dolió después de todo lo que ella había hecho por él.
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

angelical
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
Le dio una sonrisa angelical que calmó sus miedos.
C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

provocar náuseas
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
La comida echada a perder lo nauseó rápidamente.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

culpable
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
El juez declaró al oficial culpable no apto para el cargo.
C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

latigazo de nueve colas
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
El marinero temía más al cat-o-nine-tails que a la tormenta en el mar.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

deshonroso; vil; indigno
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
Sus acciones deshonrosas traicionaron la confianza de sus amigos.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

abultado / redondeado
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
La rana tenía una nariz abultada y ojos grandes.
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

proporcional
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
El salario será proporcional a la experiencia.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

litotipo (superficie de impresión)
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
La impresora usó un litotipo para producir varias copias del diseño.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

misa de réquiem
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
El coro realizó un réquiem en memoria del líder fallecido.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

árbitro
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
El director actuó como el árbitro en el conflicto entre los estudiantes.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈfɛnd/

forfend

proteger, defender, evitar
Meaning
to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent
Example
May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey.
Que la buena fortuna proteja contra cualquier peligro en nuestro viaje.
C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

ubicuidad
Meaning
The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
Example
The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.
La ubicuidad de los teléfonos inteligentes ha transformado la comunicación.
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

imperfectible
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
Algunas cualidades humanas se consideran imperfectibles.
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

como un gusano
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
El artista usó un diseño vermicular para decorar el borde del manuscrito.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

entrometido
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
Encontró a su vecino entrometido y molesto.
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

beber codiciosamente
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
Él bebió la cerveza en segundos.
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

perforar
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
La máquina puede perforar hojas de papel para facilitar el desgarro.
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

malversar
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
El funcionario corrupto fue hallado culpable de malversar fondos públicos.