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C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

anteceder
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
El manuscrito es anterior a la prensa moderna de impresión.
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 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

autarquía
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
La nación intentó autarquía para reducir la dependencia de las importaciones.
C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

inspiración divina
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
El poeta escribió los versos bajo una súbita inspiración divina.
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

absolución
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
El sacerdote le concedió la absolución por sus pecados.
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

auscultación
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
El médico realizó la auscultación para revisar los pulmones del paciente.
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

pertinente
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
El derecho de paso es pertinente a la propiedad del propietario.
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 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

fallido
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
Su intento abortivo de escalar la montaña terminó en retirada.
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
Las instrucciones complicadas solo sirvieron para confundirme.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

abordar de manera agresiva
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
El reportero fue acosado por los manifestantes fuera del tribunal.
C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

caída de hojas
Meaning
The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.
Example
The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.
La temporada de otoño se caracteriza por la caída de hojas de los árboles.
C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

académico
Meaning
a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study
Example
The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.
Los académicos se reunieron para discutir el futuro de la educación.
C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

rebajar
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
Él se negó a rebajarse ante el rey.
C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

flor de aster
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.
Los ásteres morados florecieron hermosamente en el jardín de otoño.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

antropoide
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
El gorila es considerado un antropoide.
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 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

arboricultura
Meaning
the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs
Example
He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.
Estudió arboricultura para mejorar los espacios verdes urbanos.
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

criticar
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
El maestro criticó los errores descuidados del estudiante.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

asonar
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Las líneas asonan hermosamente, dándole a la canción un flujo único.
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

anís
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
Las semillas de anís se usan con frecuencia en postres y tés tradicionales.
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

anuncio, buena nueva
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
La iglesia celebró la fiesta de la Anunciación con un servicio especial.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

aborrecible; repugnante
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
La idea de la crueldad animal es aborrecible para la mayoría de la gente.
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

acumularse
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
Las partículas de polvo se acumulan con el tiempo para formar cuerpos celestes más grandes.
C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

soporte de metal para madera
Meaning
a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs
Example
The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.
Los troncos descansaban sobre los ándiros en la vieja chimenea.
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

en pedazos
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
El antiguo imperio fue destrozado por la guerra.
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

discutir
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
Los vecinos comenzaron a discutir sobre la pared del límite.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

anguila de pantano asiática
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
La anguila de pantano asiática puede respirar aire y sobrevivir en aguas fangosas poco profundas.
C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

autarquía, autosuficiencia
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
Algunas naciones buscan la autarquía para reducir la dependencia de las importaciones.
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

amórfico
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
El plan permaneció amorfo y carecía de detalles concretos.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

arcaísmo
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
El poema está lleno de arcaísmos que le dan un sabor anticuado.
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

actuario
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
El actuario calculó el riesgo antes de finalizar la póliza de seguro.
C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

abominación
Meaning
a feeling of strong disgust or hatred
Example
He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.
Expresó su abominación hacia la discriminación racial.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

animalcule
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
El científico observó un animalcule moviéndose bajo el microscopio.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

relacionado con la aurora
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Los científicos observaron actividad auroral en el cielo nocturno.
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

antesala
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
Los invitados esperaron en la antesala antes de ser llamados adentro.
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

aceptar sin protestar
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
Ella decidió aceptar sin protestar los deseos de sus padres.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

aerostato
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
El ejército usó un aerostato para vigilancia sobre la frontera.
C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

pensión anual
Meaning
a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life
Example
She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.
Ella recibe una pensión anual de la póliza de seguros de su difunto esposo.
C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

acidificar
Meaning
to make something acidic or more acidic
Example
Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.
Los agricultores temen que la contaminación acidifique el suelo.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

antilogía
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
La declaración del político fue criticada por su antilogía.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

autoevidente, obviamente cierto sin necesidad de prueba
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
Es autoevidente que el trabajo duro conduce al éxito.
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 /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 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

Pérdida súbita de conciencia o control debido a un derrame cerebral o rabia extrema
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
El anciano casi sufrió apoplejía cuando escuchó la noticia impactante.
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

oficial militar que actúa como asistente confidencial de un oficial superior
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
El general estuvo acompañado por su aide-de-camp durante la ceremonia.
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

carbón duro
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
La fábrica usaba antracita como su fuente primaria de combustible.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

antipatía
Meaning
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.
Había una antipatía mutua entre las dos empresas rivales.
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

acerbidad
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
La acerbidad de sus comentarios dejó a todos en silencio.
C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

arborescente
Meaning
having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like
Example
The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.
El coral tenía una forma arbórea que se parecía a un pequeño bosque.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

cargo de concejal
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
Fue honrado con el cargo de concejal después de años de servicio.
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

avergonzar
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
Su repentina pregunta pareció avergonzarlo.
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

secuestrador
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
La policía arrestó al secuestrador después de una larga búsqueda.
C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

cima
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
Ganar el premio fue la cima de su carrera.
C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

avidez
Meaning
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
Example
He accepted the offer with avidity.
Aceptó la oferta con avidez.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

aurífero
Meaning
Containing or producing gold.
Example
The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.
Los mineros descubrieron una veta aurífera en las montañas.
C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

súplica solemne
Meaning
a solemn urging or appeal
Example
The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.
El sacerdote hizo una súplica solemne por la paz y la unidad.
C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

amistad
Meaning
A friendly relationship between people or countries.
Example
The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.
El tratado ayudó a mantener la amistad entre las naciones vecinas.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

antiespasmódico
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
El doctor recetó un antiespasmódico para aliviar el dolor.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

jerga especializada
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
Los ladrones se comunicaron en un argot que los forasteros no pudieron entender.
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

actuarial
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
La empresa confió en los informes actuariales para fijar las primas de seguros.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

Honesto y abierto
Meaning
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Example
The business deal was completely aboveboard.
El acuerdo de negocios fue completamente honesto y abierto.
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

amable como un tío
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
Él tenía una manera avuncular que hacía sentir cómodos a todos.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

simplicidad, naturalidad
Meaning
The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.
Example
Her artlessness made her beloved by all.
Su artlessness la hizo querida por todos.
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

arrancar
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
El cirujano tuvo que arrancar el tejido dañado durante la operación.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

agroecosistema
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
Un agroecosistema saludable mejora la fertilidad del suelo.
C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

acompañante
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.
Example
The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.
El pianista actuó como acompañante del cantante durante el concierto.
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

alimento
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
Las frutas y verduras son alimentos importantes para un cuerpo saludable.
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

asonante
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
El poema está lleno de palabras asonantes que crean un ritmo musical.
C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

adquisición; logro
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
El dominio del idioma es una adquisición importante para carreras globales.
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 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

antropomórfico
Meaning
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
Example
The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.
El dibujo animado muestra un gato antropomórfico caminando sobre dos patas.
C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

asinado
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
Fue una idea asina conducir hacia la tormenta sin revisar el clima.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

agroforestería
Meaning
A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.
Example
Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.
La agroforestería mejora la calidad del suelo y el rendimiento de los cultivos.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

ambulatorio
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
El paciente está ambulatorio y no requiere reposo en cama.
C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

fugarse
Meaning
to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment
Example
The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.
El ladrón intentó fugarse con las joyas robadas.
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

asafoétida
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
Una pizca de asafoétida añade un sabor distintivo al curry de lentejas.
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

adquisitivo
Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
El empresario codicioso compró cada parcela de terreno que pudo encontrar.
C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

adulterado
Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
Las autoridades incautaron medicamentos adulterados del almacén.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

pertenencias
Meaning
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
Example
The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.
La casa fue vendida junto con todas sus pertenencias, incluyendo el garaje y el jardín.
C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

astral
Meaning
Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.
Example
Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.
Algunas personas creen en la proyección astral, la capacidad de abandonar el cuerpo y viajar espiritualmente.
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 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

acetato
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
La empresa produce fibras de acetato para ropa.
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 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

afirmar
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
Él afirmó su inocencia ante el juez.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

de manera descontrolada
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
El toro corrió de manera descontrolada por el pueblo.
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

aferente
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
Los nervios aferentes llevan señales desde el cuerpo al cerebro.
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

amor secreto
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
La novela cuenta la historia de un amor prohibido entre dos personajes.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

cuento moral
Meaning
a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson
Example
The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.
El maestro usó un viejo cuento moral para explicar la honestidad a los niños.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊ.iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi

agroecology

agroecología
Meaning
A scientific discipline that studies agricultural systems by applying ecological concepts and principles.
Example
Agroecology promotes eco-friendly farming.
La agroecología promueve la agricultura ecológica.
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

presagio vago
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
La obra ofrece un presagio vago del malestar político que se avecina.
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

cigüeña adjutante
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
La cigüeña adjutante estaba quieta en el agua poco profunda.
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

aluvial
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
Los agricultores cultivan cultivos en las fértiles llanuras aluviales.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

diseño ornamentado
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
El techo estaba decorado con delicados patrones de arabesco.
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

judía de espárragos
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
La judía de espárragos crece hasta tres pies de largo y se utiliza comúnmente en la cocina asiática.
C2 noun /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

astigmatism

astigmatismo
Meaning
An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.
Example
She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.
Ella usa gafas para corregir su astigmatismo.
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

mejorar, perfeccionar
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
Las nuevas políticas están diseñadas para mejorar las condiciones de vida.
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

Ley de Alcalinidad
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
La Ley de Alcalinidad de 1863 fue una de las primeras leyes ambientales.
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

habilidoso, astuto, hábil
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
Ella es hábil para resolver problemas complejos.
C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

abominación
Meaning
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Example
Slavery was considered an abomination.
La esclavitud fue considerada una abominación.
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

jazmín árabe
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
El jazmín árabe llenó el jardín con su dulce fragancia.
C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

antipatizar
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
Parece que él antipatiza con el enfoque de la nueva administración.
C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

afable
Meaning
friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner
Example
He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.
Es un anfitrión tan afable que todos se sienten cómodos en sus fiestas.
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

aspersión
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
El político rechazó las aspersiones lanzadas contra él.
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

apoteosis, el punto más alto
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
Muchos ven el Renacimiento como la apoteosis del arte y la cultura en Europa.
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

atavismo
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
El científico observó atavismo en las características físicas del niño.
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

pendiente ascendente
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
Los excursionistas lucharon mientras subían la empinada pendiente ascendente.
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

altercado, pelea
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
Hubo una breve altercación entre los dos conductores.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

anticuado
Meaning
extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
Example
His views on women are positively antediluvian.
Sus opiniones sobre las mujeres son positivamente anticuadas.
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

acólito
Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
El senador llegó con un pequeño grupo de acólitos que se encargaban de la prensa.
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

torcido
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
El cuadro en la pared estaba colgado ligeramente torcido.
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

aluvión
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
El aluvión en las orillas de los ríos es muy fértil para la agricultura.
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 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

adular excesivamente
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
Los fans adulaban al actor después de su actuación.
C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

acceder
Meaning
to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position
Example
The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.
El gobierno finalmente accedió a las demandas de los manifestantes.
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

apicultura
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
La apicultura juega un papel vital en la agricultura al apoyar la polinización.
C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

sorprendido
Meaning
by surprise; unexpectedly
Example
I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.
Me sorprendió su anuncio repentino.
C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

punzón
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
El zapatero usó un punzón para hacer agujeros en el cuero.
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 /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

arcángel
Meaning
A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
Example
Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.
Miguel suele ser representado como el arcángel más poderoso.
C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

taller (estudio de un artista o diseñador)
Meaning
A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.
Example
The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.
El pintor nos invitó a su taller para ver su nueva colección.