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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.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

Árbol de aliso
Meaning
A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.
Example
The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.
Los árboles de aliso crecían densos a lo largo de la orilla del río.
C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

acusatorio
Meaning
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
Example
He gave her an accusatory glance.
Él le dio una mirada acusatoria.
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

afrenta
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
Él tomó su crítica como una afrenta personal.
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 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

ápice
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
El imperio alcanzó su ápice durante el siglo XVIII.
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 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

abominar
Meaning
to feel hatred or loathing for something
Example
She abominates cruelty to animals.
Ella abomina la crueldad hacia los animales.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

salita de entrada
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
Los invitados esperaron en la salita de entrada antes de ser admitidos al salón.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

augurar
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
Las nubes oscuras auguran una tormenta que se avecina.
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 /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

analgesia
Meaning
The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Example
The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.
El doctor indujo la analgesia antes de realizar el procedimiento.
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 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

ascético
Meaning
Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.
Example
He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.
Vivió una vida ascética en las montañas, alejado de las comodidades mundanas.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

sencillo, natural
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
Su sonrisa sincera hizo que todos se sintieran cómodos.
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 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

antitético
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
Sus puntos de vista eran antitéticos a los valores de la organización.
C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

activar
Meaning
to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate
Example
The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.
El ingeniero activó la máquina con un simple interruptor.
C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

arbitraje
Meaning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.
Example
Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.
Los inversionistas utilizan el arbitraje para obtener ganancias en los mercados globales.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

disposición rápida y alegre
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Aceptó el desafío con alacridad.
C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

ácetico
Meaning
relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell
Example
The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
El olor acético del vinagre llenó la cocina.
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

amortización
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
El calendario de amortización mostró un plan de pago de 10 años.
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 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

dudoso
Meaning
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
Example
The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.
La historia de él salvando el pueblo probablemente es dudosa.
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

antitoxina
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
El doctor administró una antitoxina para contrarrestar el veneno de la serpiente.
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

adulterar
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
La compañía fue multada por adulterar sus productos con productos químicos baratos.
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 /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

acuaponia
Meaning
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
Example
Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.
La acuaponia utiliza el agua de manera eficiente integrando la cría de peces y el cultivo de plantas.
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

albita
Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
Los geólogos descubrieron cristales de albita en la muestra de roca.
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 /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

antiquario
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
El antiquario pasó años recolectando manuscritos raros del período medieval.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

declarar abiertamente
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
Él declaró abiertamente su lealtad a la causa sin dudar.
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 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 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

antes del mediodía
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
Ella programó todas sus reuniones importantes durante las horas antes del mediodía.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

en marcha
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
Hay varios proyectos nuevos en marcha en la empresa.
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 /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

aseverar
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
Él afirmó que nunca había visto al hombre antes.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

acuoso
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
La solución estaba en forma acuosa.
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

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

almanac

almanaque
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
Consultó el almanaque para verificar las fases de la luna.
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 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

estimular el apetito
Meaning
to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested
Example
The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.
El aroma del pan fresco estimulará el apetito de los invitados.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

sombrío refugio de jardín formado por árboles o plantas trepadoras
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
Ellos descansaron debajo del árbore cubierto con rosas.
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 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

arroyo seco
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
Después de la tormenta, el arroyo se llenó rápidamente de agua.
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 noun /ˈɪəri/ or /ˈɛəri/

aery

nido del águila
Meaning
An eagle’s nest, or a lofty, airy dwelling.
Example
The eagle perched proudly near its aery high on the cliff.
El águila se posó orgullosamente cerca de su nido alto en el acantilado.
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 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 /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 /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

archidiácono
Meaning
A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.
Example
The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.
El archidiácono ayudó al obispo en los deberes administrativos.
C2 adjective /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

alimentary

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

anoint

ungir, consagrar
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
El sacerdote ungió al rey con aceite santo.
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 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

procedimiento médico para abrir vasos sanguíneos bloqueados o estrechados que suministran sangre al corazón
Meaning
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.
La angioplastia ahora es más segura con asistencia robótica.
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

relacionado con el amor
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
Los versos del poeta estaban llenos de temas amorosos.
C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

abadesa (mujer al cargo de un convento)
Meaning
the woman in charge of a convent of nuns
Example
The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.
La abadesa dio la bienvenida a los visitantes al convento.
C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

unción
Meaning
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
Example
The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.
La unción del nuevo líder fue un ritual sagrado.
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

ácido y fuerte
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
El humo acrid del fuego hizo toser a todos.
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

abrogar
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
El gobierno decidió abrogar el tratado obsoleto.
C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

sumiso
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
Él dio una sonrisa sumisa y aceptó el plan.
C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

miedo a las alturas
Meaning
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Example
Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.
Su acrofobia le impidió subir al edificio alto.
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

caminar despacio
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
Ellos caminan despacio por el parque los domingos por la mañana.
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

acceso al trono / aceptación de un tratado
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
La ascensión del rey al trono fue celebrada con gran ceremonia.
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 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

afasia
Meaning
a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language
Example
After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.
Después del derrame cerebral, le diagnosticaron afasia.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

aviario
Meaning
a large enclosure for keeping birds
Example
The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.
El zoológico construyó un nuevo aviario para los loros exóticos.
C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

asonancia
Meaning
the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose
Example
The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.
El poeta usó la asonancia para crear un efecto musical en su verso.
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 /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

aparición fantasmagórica
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
Los niños se asustaron por la repentina aparición en la casa vieja.
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 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

apropiarse injustamente
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
El dictador se apropió injustamente de todos los poderes para él mismo.
C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

de forma transversal, en oposición
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
Un árbol caído yacía de forma transversal en la carretera, bloqueando el tráfico.
C2 noun /ˈæn.əlz/

annals

anales
Meaning
Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.
Example
Her name will be remembered in the annals of science.
Su nombre será recordado en los anales de la ciencia.
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

preceder
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
Una introducción corta generalmente antecede al texto principal.
C2 verb /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/

abnegate

renunciar
Meaning
to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire
Example
She chose to abnegate her personal interests for the sake of the team.
Ella eligió renunciar a sus intereses personales por el bien del equipo.
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 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

agredir
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
El ejército decidió no agredir sin provocación.
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 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 /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

anglofobia
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
El político fue acusado de promover la anglofobia en sus discursos.
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 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 /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

aprobatorio
Meaning
expressing approval or praise
Example
The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.
El maestro asintió con la cabeza de manera aprobatoria después de leer el ensayo.
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 /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

libre de gérmenes
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
Los cirujanos deben trabajar en un ambiente aséptico para prevenir infecciones.
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 /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

adenda
Meaning
an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book
Example
The report included an addendum with updated statistics.
El informe incluía un adenda con estadísticas actualizadas.
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 /ɑːmz/

alms

limosna
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
El monje distribuyó limosnas a los pobres aldeanos.
C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

relacionado con el océano profundo
Meaning
Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.
Example
Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.
Las criaturas abisales sobreviven en condiciones de presión extrema.
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 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 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 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 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

aplicado o diligente
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
Sus esfuerzos diligentes lo llevaron a una carrera exitosa.
C2 adjective /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/

aquiline

de pico de águila
Meaning
curved like an eagle's beak; hooked
Example
He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance.
Él tenía una nariz de pico de águila que le daba una apariencia distinguida.
C2 adjective /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

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

adulteration

adulteración
Meaning
The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
Example
Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.
La adulteración de alimentos es un serio riesgo para la salud.
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 /ˈæʒər/

azure

azur
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
El cielo claro fue pintado con un profundo tono de azul.
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

amalgamar
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
Las dos compañías decidieron amalgamar sus operaciones.
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

ácido
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
Sus comentarios ácidos ofendieron a muchas personas en la reunión.
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstruso
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
La naturaleza abstrusa del debate filosófico dejó a muchos confundidos.
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 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

vestir
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
El caballero estaba vestido con brillante armadura.
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 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

organismo adjudicativo
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
El organismo adjudicativo deliberó sobre el caso.
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

boticario
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
El boticario del pueblo proporcionó remedios para muchas enfermedades comunes.
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 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 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 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 /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

suspensión temporal
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
El proyecto fue suspendido hasta que los fondos estuvieran disponibles.
C2 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

armario
Meaning
a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.
Guardo toda mi ropa en el armario de madera.
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 noun /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

recibo de pago
Meaning
a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
Example
He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.
Él exigió un recibo de pago después de pagar el préstamo.
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

fomentar un crimen
Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
Fue acusado de ayudar a los criminales en su escape.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

descontroladamente
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
La multitud enojada corrió descontroladamente después de que se anunció el veredicto.