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C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

informar
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
El gerente informará al personal sobre las nuevas políticas.
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

memorando
Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
Él escribió un memorando al personal sobre la próxima reunión.
B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

ardilla
Meaning
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
Example
The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.
La ardilla recogió nueces para el invierno.
B1 noun /læk/

Lack

falta; carencia
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
La falta de lluvia este verano ha causado serios problemas para los agricultores.
C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

siluro
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
El siluro es uno de los peces de agua dulce más grandes del sur de Asia.
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

museo
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
Visitamos el museo de arte para ver la nueva exposición.
B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

librero
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
El librero recomendó una gran novela para mi lectura de verano.
B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

enciclopedia
Meaning
a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically
Example
She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.
Ella usó una enciclopedia para completar su proyecto escolar.
B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

institución
Meaning
An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.
Example
Institutions play a crucial role in governance.
Las instituciones desempeñan un papel crucial en la gobernanza.
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

colosal
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
Las colosales pirámides de Egipto son una maravilla de la arquitectura.
B1 adverb /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

initially

inicialmente
Meaning
At the beginning; at first.
Example
Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it.
Inicialmente, rechazó la oferta pero luego la aceptó.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

olor
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
El olor de pan fresco llenó la cocina.
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.
B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

expedición
Meaning
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration
Example
The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.
La expedición de escalada de montaña requirió meses de planificación y preparación cuidadosa.
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

índice
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
Un índice organiza datos importantes.
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

jinete
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
El jinete cayó del caballo.
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

bistec
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
Él pidió un bistec a la parrilla con verduras.
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identificado
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Las causas raíz del problema deben ser identificadas.
A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

periódico
Meaning
a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence
Example
I read the newspaper every morning.
Yo leo el periódico todas las mañanas.
C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

optometrista
Meaning
An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.
Example
The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.
El oculista del pueblo era conocido por tratar diversas enfermedades oculares.
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

de mala cabeza
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
La política fue considerada de mala cabeza y perjudicial.
A2 noun /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

Excitement

emoción
Meaning
a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
Example
The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip.
Los niños apenas podían contener su emoción por el próximo viaje escolar.
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

química
Meaning
the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people
Example
They have great chemistry and work well together.
Tienen una gran química y trabajan bien juntos.
B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

opuesto
Meaning
being against or in disagreement with something
Example
She is strongly opposed to animal testing.
Ella está firmemente en contra de las pruebas con animales.
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.
A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

por
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
El libro fue escrito por un autor famoso.
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

especulación
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
La especulación en el mercado de valores puede llevar a una alta volatilidad.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

vida / duración de la vida
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
Ella logró más en su vida que la mayoría de las personas sueñan con lograr.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

poco útil
Meaning
not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier
Example
His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.
Su actitud poco útil retrasó todo el proyecto.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

inmutable; fijo;
Meaning
not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent
Example
The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.
Las leyes de la física son principios inmutables que rigen el universo.
A2 noun /ɡeɪt/

gate

felicidad
Meaning
A movable barrier that opens and closes to allow or prevent entry through an opening.
Example
She closed the gate behind her as she left the garden.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

empujar
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
Ella le dio un empujón en el brazo para llamar su atención.
B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

régimen
Meaning
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
Example
The military regime controlled the country for decades.
El régimen militar controló el país durante décadas.
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

prescripción
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
El prescript de la organización requería estricta puntualidad.
C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

controvertido
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
El tema controvertido dividió a los líderes globales.
C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

superficial
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
Él hizo un gesto superficial y se alejó.
C1 noun /kənˈspɪrə.tər/

conspirator

conspirador
Meaning
a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful
Example
The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out.
El conspirador fue arrestado antes de que el plan pudiera llevarse a cabo.
C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

inexpugnable
Meaning
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
Example
An unassailable position ensures dominance.
Una posición inexpugnable asegura la dominancia.
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

seducción; tentación
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
Cayó víctima de la seducción del dinero fácil.
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

congregarse, reunirse
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
la gente se reúne en la plaza del pueblo todas las noches.
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

pasta
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
Tuvimos pasta cremosa para la cena anoche.
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 /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

distante
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
Parecía distante en la fiesta y evitaba la mayoría de las conversaciones.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsteɪbəl/

instable

inestable
Meaning
not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability
Example
The instable political situation worried foreign investors.
La situación política inestable preocupó a los inversores extranjeros.
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

acero
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
El edificio fue hecho de acero para garantizar su durabilidad.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˌlɪl.i/

Water-lily

nenúfar
Meaning
a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The white water-lily floated gracefully on the pond.
El nenúfar blanco flotaba con gracia en el estanque.
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 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

período de dos meses
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
El programa académico se divide en seis bimestres.
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ən

emission

emisión
Meaning
The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.
Example
Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.
Los fabricantes de automóviles están reduciendo las emisiones de carbono.
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

mariposa
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
La hermosa mariposa se posó sobre la flor.
C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

tendón en la parte posterior del muslo; como verbo, dificultar o restringir severamente la efectividad de alguien o algo
Meaning
a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.
Example
Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.
Los recortes presupuestarios han debilitado los planes de la organización.
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

auxiliar
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
El obispo nombró a un auxiliar para que lo asistiera con sus deberes.
A1 noun /ʃɜːrt/

Shirt

camisa
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves and buttons
Example
He wore a white shirt to the office.
Él usó una camisa blanca para la oficina.
C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

relevante
Meaning
Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.
Example
Her comments were not germane to the discussion.
Sus comentarios no eran relevantes para la discusión.
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

libertad
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
La Estatua de la Libertad representa la libertad y la democracia.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

urgente
Meaning
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
Example
The patient needs urgent medical attention.
El paciente necesita atención médica urgente.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

contrademanda
Meaning
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
Example
The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.
El demandado presentó una contrademanda contra el demandante.
A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

perro
Meaning
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work
Example
The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.
El perro leal esperó pacientemente a que su dueño regresara a casa.
C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

emocionado
Meaning
Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.
Example
The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.
Los niños estaban muy emocionados mientras esperaban que apareciera el mago.
A1 adverb /ˈver.i/

Very

muy; extremadamente; altamente
Meaning
to a high degree; extremely; greatly
Example
She is very intelligent and works very hard.
Ella es muy inteligente y trabaja muy duro.
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 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

fanático
Meaning
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
Example
He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.
Se le consideraba un fanático por sus estrictas opiniones políticas.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

socorro
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
La caridad proporcionó socorro a las víctimas de las inundaciones.
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

básico; fundamental;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
Aprender gramática básica de inglés es esencial para los principiantes.
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

malo
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
Se sintió mal después de coger la gripe.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

obligatorio
Meaning
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Example
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.
Usar cinturones de seguridad es obligatorio en la mayoría de los países.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

felicidad
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

reflejable
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
La superficie del lago es altamente reflejable en el sol de la mañana.
B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

litro
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
La receta requiere dos litros de agua.
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

aire viciado
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
Una miasma de descomposición colgaba sobre la casa abandonada.
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

política
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
La política a menudo implica tomar decisiones difíciles.
A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

cebra
Meaning
an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes
Example
The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.
La cebra corrió a través de la sabana africana con su manada.
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

materializarse
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
La oportunidad que había estado esperando finalmente se materializó.
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

banda, grupo
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
Un grupo de cisnes flotaba en el lago.
C2 noun /ɡiː/

Ghee

mantequilla clarificada
Meaning
clarified butter used in South Asian cooking
Example
She used ghee instead of butter for cooking the rice.
Ella usó ghee en lugar de mantequilla para cocinar el arroz.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

tiring

agotador
Meaning
causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest
Example
The long journey was extremely tiring.
El largo viaje fue extremadamente agotador.
B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

adicción
Meaning
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.
Example
His addiction to video games affected his studies.
Su adicción a los videojuegos afectó sus estudios.
C2 noun /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

expediency

conveniencia
Meaning
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
Example
He acted out of political expediency rather than principle.
Actuó por conveniencia política más que por principio.
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

anfibio
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
El vehículo anfibio puede viajar tanto en tierra como en agua.
A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

amarillo; cobarde
Meaning
having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly
Example
The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.
Las flores amarillas florecieron en primavera.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

impostor; fraude
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
El impostor convenció a todos de que era un doctor hasta que se descubrió que sus credenciales eran falsas.
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

contradictorio
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
Su enfoque parece contradictorio, pero en realidad funciona.
B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

cambio climático
Meaning
A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Example
Climate change is causing more natural disasters.
El cambio climático está causando más desastres naturales.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

efervescente
Meaning
Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.
Example
She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.
Ella tenía una personalidad efervescente que iluminaba cada habitación.
A2 noun /ruːlz/

rules

reglas
Meaning
explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity
Example
The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules.
El maestro recordó a los estudiantes que siguieran las reglas del aula.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

barril grande
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
El vino se almacenó en un barril de madera.
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

sala
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
Ella fue admitida en la sala de niños.
B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

dividir
Meaning
to separate into parts; to split or break apart
Example
Please divide the cake into eight pieces.
Por favor, divide el pastel en ocho piezas.
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

médula del árbol de plátano
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
La médula del árbol de plátano se usa comúnmente en la cocina tradicional bengalí.
C2 noun /ˌæriˈviːst/

arriviste

nueva riqueza
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.
Example
The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes.
El mundo de los negocios está lleno de arrivistas ambiciosos.
B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

de repente e inesperadamente; sin advertencia
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
La reunión terminó abruptamente cuando se fue la luz.
A2 noun /pəˈliːsmən/

policeman

policía
Meaning
a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order
Example
The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.
El policía dirigió el tráfico en la intersección.
C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

revocación
Meaning
The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.
Example
The court ordered the revocation of his license.
El tribunal ordenó la revocación de su licencia.
B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

deshidratación
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
La deshidratación puede causar fatiga y confusión.
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

prejuicio
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
Debemos luchar contra los prejuicios y la discriminación en nuestra sociedad.
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

tacaño
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
Él es tan tacaño que se niega a dar propina en los restaurantes.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

tranquilidad
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
Ella disfrutó de la tranquilidad del campo después de años en la ciudad.
C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

por dentro
Meaning
In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.
Example
She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.
Ella sonrió por fuera, pero por dentro estaba preocupada.
C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

imaginado, deseado
Meaning
imagined, desired, or believed without evidence
Example
He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.
Él es un pretendiente imaginado a los ojos de la joven.
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

alabar
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
Los críticos alaban la nueva película.
B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

fortalecer
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
La comunicación puede fortalecer los lazos entre las personas.
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

policía
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
El policía detuvo el coche por exceso de velocidad.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

concertado
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
Los trabajadores hicieron un esfuerzo concertado para mejorar las condiciones.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

ser apropiado
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Sería apropiado que la empresa escuchara a sus clientes.
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

promesa, fidelidad
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
Él le prometió su troth antes de la reunión.
A2 adjective /ˈkʌlərfəl/

colorful

colorido
Meaning
having bright colors; full of variety or interest
Example
The festival was full of colorful decorations.
El festival estaba lleno de decoraciones coloridas.
C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

conclusivo; definitivo; resolviendo completamente un asunto
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
La evidencia fue concluyente y no dejó lugar para la duda.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

tejedor
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
El hábil tejedor creó patrones intrincados en la tela de seda.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

sonido agudo
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
El silbido agudo sorprendió a todos en la sala.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

hibernar
Meaning
To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.
Example
Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.
Los osos hibernan en cuevas durante el invierno.
B1 verb /əˈʃʊr/

assure

asegurar
Meaning
to make someone feel certain or confident about something
Example
He assured her that everything would be fine.
Él le aseguró que todo estaría bien.
A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

discusiones
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Example
Discussions promote collaboration.
Las discusiones fomentan la colaboración.
C2 noun /ˈdʌblɪt/

doublet

doblete / chaqueta ajustada
Meaning
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
Example
The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play.
El actor llevó un doblete de terciopelo para la obra de Shakespeare.
A2 noun/verb /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

fishing

pesca
Meaning
the activity of catching fish
Example
Fishing is a popular activity in coastal villages.
La pesca es una actividad popular en las aldeas costeras.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

encuesta, sondeo
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
Realizaron una encuesta para entender las preferencias de los clientes.
C2 verb /ˈkævəl/

cavil

objetar de manera innecesaria
Meaning
to make petty or unnecessary objections
Example
She caviled at every detail of the plan.
Ella objetó innecesariamente cada detalle del plan.
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

monólogo
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
El monólogo de Hamlet es uno de los pasajes más famosos del drama shakesperiano.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

flor de bálsamo
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
Las flores de bálsamo del jardín florecieron hermosamente en varios tonos de rosa y morado.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

reducible
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
El problema es complejo pero reducible a unos pocos principios básicos.
C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

conscientemente
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
Él retuvo información conscientemente de la policía.
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

ámper
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
La corriente que fluye a través del cable se mide en amperios.