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C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

discutible
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
Es discutible que la tecnología haya mejorado nuestra calidad de vida.
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

agravamiento, empeoramiento
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
El retraso causó gran agravio para los pasajeros.
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

yunque de hierro
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
El herrero colocó el hierro caliente sobre el yunque.
C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

expiación
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
El festival fue celebrado como un día de expiación.
C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

altruismo, preocupación desinteresada por el bienestar de los demás
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
Su altruismo motivó a otros a ofrecerse como voluntarios.
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

arcano
Meaning
understood by few; mysterious or secret
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.
La conferencia del profesor estaba llena de detalles arcanos que solo los especialistas podían seguir.
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

agroquímico
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
El uso excesivo de agroquímicos puede degradar la calidad del suelo.
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

agudamente
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
Ella era agudamente consciente de los riesgos involucrados.
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

absolver
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
El sacerdote lo absolvió de sus pecados.
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

inundado
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
El mercado estaba inundado de productos importados baratos.
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

adornar
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
El salón fue adornado con flores para la boda.
C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

estado de alerta
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
El conductor mantuvo un alto nivel de estado de alerta durante el viaje.
C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

raspadura o desgaste de la piel o superficie debido a la fricción
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
Él sufrió una pequeña raspadura en su rodilla después de caerse.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

antropólogo
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
El antropólogo pasó años estudiando la comunidad tribal.
C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

cuerno de ciervo
Meaning
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
Example
The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.
Los cuernos de ciervo crecían más grandes cada año.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

acompañamiento
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
El plato se sirvió con una salsa picante como acompañamiento.
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

aludir
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
El profesor aludió a Shakespeare durante la conferencia.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

austero, sencillo
Meaning
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
Example
The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.
El monje vivió una vida austera en las montañas.
C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

asesinato
Meaning
The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.
Example
The assassination of the president shocked the nation.
El asesinato del presidente conmocionó a la nación.
C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

arduo
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
La caminata por las montañas fue un viaje arduo.
C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

acumular
Meaning
to gather together or accumulate over a period of time
Example
He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.
Logró acumular una fortuna a través de inversiones sabias.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

agitado; inquieto; nervioso; excitado de manera negativa
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
Se agitou cuando escuchó las malas noticias.
C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

atentamente
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
Ella escuchó atentamente cada sonido en el bosque oscuro.
C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

agregar
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
Ella decidió agregar una nota al final del informe.
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

aspirante
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
Ella es una aspirante a la beca más alta de la universidad.
C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

alcalino
Meaning
a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids
Example
Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.
El jabón contiene alcalino que ayuda a quitar la grasa.
C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

asignación, reparto
Meaning
The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.
Example
Each department received an allotment of resources.
Cada departamento recibió una asignación de recursos.
C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

ambigüedad, vaguedad
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
La ambigüedad de la declaración causó confusión en el equipo.
C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

auspicioso
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
La boda se celebró en un día auspicioso.
C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

asesinar
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
Los rebeldes planearon asesinar al rey.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

importante relacionado con la agricultura
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
El invierno es importante para la producción de cultivos.
C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

agrícola
Meaning
Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.
Example
The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.
La economía del país sigue siendo en gran parte agrícola.
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

anular
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
El tribunal decidió anular el matrimonio debido al fraude.
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

afiliar
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
La escuela está afiliada a la universidad local.
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

cañón antiaéreo
Meaning
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
Example
The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.
El cañón antiaéreo estaba posicionado para defender la base militar.
C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

admisible
Meaning
acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law
Example
The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.
El juez dictaminó que el documento era admisible como prueba.
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

anarquía
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
El colapso del régimen llevó a la anarquía en las calles.
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

astucia
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
Su astucia ayudó en las negociaciones.
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

agitación
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
Hubo agitación visible entre la multitud.
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

anticuado
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
La oficina todavía usa un sistema de archivos anticuado.
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

preocupación
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
Hay preocupación por la disminución de las existencias de pescado.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

añadir notas o comentarios
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
El maestro pidió a los estudiantes que anotaran el poema con sus interpretaciones.
C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

aurora
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
Viajamos a Noruega para ver la aurora del norte.
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

abundar
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Las oportunidades abundan en el campo de la tecnología.
C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

acústica
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
La excelente acústica del salón hizo que la orquesta sonara rica y clara.
C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

afluencia
Meaning
The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Example
His affluence allowed him to travel the world.
Su afluencia le permitió viajar por el mundo.
C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

abstinencia, restricción
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
Su médico le aconsejó abstinencia de alcohol para una mejor salud.
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

anómalo
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
Los científicos observaron un resultado anómalo durante el experimento.
C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

adjuntar / pegar
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
Por favor, adjunte el sello al sobre.
C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

sintonizar
Meaning
to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize
Example
She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.
Ella se sintonizó rápidamente con las necesidades de su nuevo equipo.
C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

alusió
Meaning
An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.
Example
Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.
Su historia contenía una alusión a un mito famoso.
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

antagonismo
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
Había un claro antagonismo entre los dos partidos políticos.
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

agregado diplomático
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
El agregado cultural organizó una exposición de arte en la embajada.
C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

ancoraje
Meaning
A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.
Example
The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.
El bote fue anclado cerca de la orilla por seguridad.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

brazo lleno
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
Ella llevó un brazo lleno de libros a la biblioteca.
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

aversión
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
Ella tiene una fuerte aversión al fumar.
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

atrozmente
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
El servicio del restaurante fue atrozmente lento.
C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

aridez
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
La aridez de la tierra está aumentando debido al cambio climático.
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

arteria
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
El doctor revisó el pulso en su arteria.
C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

abdominal
Meaning
relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)
Example
He complained of severe abdominal pain.
Se quejaba de un dolor abdominal severo.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

aural
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
La conferencia fue una experiencia aural, además de intelectual.
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

aumentar
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
La empresa planea aumentar su fuerza laboral.
C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

arquetipo, modelo original
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
Esta pintura es el arquetipo del arte moderno.
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

estética
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
El diseño de interiores se centra en la estética y funcionalidad.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

otoñal
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
Los colores otoñales de rojo y oro llenaron el bosque.
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

secuestro
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
La policía está investigando el secuestro del niño.
C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

vanguardia
Meaning
people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time
Example
The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.
La vanguardia del siglo XX remodeló el arte moderno.
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

acreditación
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
La acreditación asegura la credibilidad institucional.
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

amoroso
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
Él le envió una carta amorosa llena de declaraciones de amor.
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

evaluar
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
El joyero evaluó el diamante antes de comprarlo.
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

acordión (instrumento musical)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
El músico tocó una melodía alegre en el acordeón.
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

adoración / amor profundo
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
Los fanáticos mostraron su adoración por el cantante.
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

armonización
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
La armonización con las emociones mejora las relaciones.
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

amonestación
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
Él recibió una amonestación por su trabajo descuidado.
C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

alegoría
Meaning
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
Example
The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
La novela es una alegoría de la lucha entre el bien y el mal.
C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

expiar
Meaning
to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation
Example
He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.
Él intentó expiar sus errores ayudando a los demás.
C1 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

afinidad
Meaning
A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Example
She has an affinity for classical music.
Ella tiene una afinidad por la música clásica.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

antecedente
Meaning
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
Example
The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.
Los antecedentes culturales de este festival datan de siglos atrás.
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

avatar
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
Ella cambió su avatar en las redes sociales por una nueva imagen de dibujo animado.
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

ambivalencia
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
Ella sintió ambivalencia al aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

toldo
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
Nos sentamos debajo del toldo para evitar la lluvia intensa.
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

autopsia
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
La autopsia reveló que la víctima murió por envenenamiento.
C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

alquimia
Meaning
A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.
Example
Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.
Los científicos medievales dedicaron sus vidas a la alquimia.
C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

auxiliar
Meaning
(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support
Example
The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.
El hospital tiene un generador de energía auxiliar en caso de emergencias.
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

aumentar
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
La esperanza de vida está aumentando con los avances en la atención sanitaria.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

apolítico
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
Ella prefiere mantenerse apolítica y concentrarse en su trabajo.
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

estupefacto
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
La audiencia estaba estupefacta ante la escena trágica.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

rápido y flexible
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
El equipo de la startup fue ágil al responder a los cambios del mercado.
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

ascendente, dominante
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
Ella es una líder ascendente en el partido político.
C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

antítesis
Meaning
A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.
Example
Love is the antithesis of hate.
El amor es la antítesis del odio.
C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

árido
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
El desierto es conocido por su clima árido.
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

aclimatarse
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
Se necesita tiempo para aclimatarse a un nuevo clima.
C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

amable y agradable; de buen carácter; bondadoso
Meaning
friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind
Example
My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.
Mi vecino es muy amable y siempre saluda a todos calurosamente.
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

alienar
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
Su comportamiento grosero alienó a muchos de sus amigos.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

altruista
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
Su naturaleza altruista la llevó a ser voluntaria para organizaciones benéficas.
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

ávido
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
Ella es una ávida lectora de novelas de misterio.
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

ascendencia, dominio
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
La empresa logró ascendencia en el mercado a través de la innovación.
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

defensor
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
Él es conocido como un defensor de los regímenes autoritarios.
C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

sin rumbo; sin objetivo
Meaning
without purpose or direction; lacking a goal
Example
He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.
Él caminaba por la ciudad de manera sin rumbo.
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

flota de guerra
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
La Armada Española navegó contra Inglaterra en 1588.
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

adoptivo
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
Ella creció en una familia adoptiva cariñosa.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

asimétrico
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
Ella llevaba un vestido asimétrico que atraía la atención de todos.
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

amputar
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
Los médicos tuvieron que amputar su pierna después del accidente.
C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

acueducto
Meaning
a structure built to carry water over long distances
Example
The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.
Los romanos construyeron acueductos para suministrar agua a sus ciudades.
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

atroz; extremadamente malo o desagradable
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
Las condiciones en la prisión eran atroces.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

ateísta
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.
Example
She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.
Ella creció en un hogar ateo sin rituales religiosos.
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

absorbente
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
Esta toalla es muy absorbente y se seca rápido.
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

antagonizar
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
Sus comentarios groseros solo sirvieron para antagonizar a sus colegas.
C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

anexión
Meaning
the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state
Example
The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.
La anexión de la región provocó condena internacional.
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

ropa
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
La tienda se especializa en ropa de boda.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

asimétrico
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
El diseño del edificio es asimétrico y poco común.
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

secuestrar
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
El criminal intentó secuestrar al niño a plena luz del día.
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

anémico
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
El doctor recetó suplementos de hierro para su condición anémica.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

castaño rojizo
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
Ella tiene el cabello largo y castaño rojizo que brilla al sol.
C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

antología
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
Ella contribuyó con un poema a la nueva antología de poesía.
C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

abstracción
Meaning
the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea
Example
Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.
La abstracción permite representar ideas complejas de forma simplificada.
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

ascensión
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
Su rápida ascensión en la empresa sorprendió a todos.
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

axioma
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
Las acciones hablan más fuerte que las palabras, es un axioma conocido.
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

acreditar
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
La universidad está acreditada por el consejo nacional de educación.
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

absolver
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
El jurado decidió absolver al acusado de todos los cargos.
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

subastador
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
El subastador aumentó rápidamente el precio mientras los compradores competían.