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C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

astuto; hábil; ingenioso
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
Ella dio una respuesta astuta que evitó la verdadera pregunta.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

temblar
Meaning
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
Example
He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.
Comenzó a temblar nerviosamente antes de dar su discurso.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

condimento
Meaning
a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food
Example
Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.
El kétchup es un condimento popular en muchos países.
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

arrugar
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Él arrugó el papel y lo tiró a la papelera.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

reciprocidad
Meaning
To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.
Example
She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.
Ella sonrió, y él reciprocó con un abrazo cálido.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/

incompatible

incompatible
Meaning
Not able to exist or work together without conflict.
Example
Their personalities were completely incompatible.
Sus personalidades eran completamente incompatibles.
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

imposibilidad
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
Terminar el proyecto en un día fue una imposibilidad.
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

sustento
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
La pesca es el sustento principal de las comunidades costeras.
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

discutir
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
Los dos vecinos discutieron durante horas sobre la línea de propiedad.
C1 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

tejido ligamento
Meaning
A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.
Example
He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.
Se rompió un ligamento en su rodilla mientras jugaba al fútbol.
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

rasguñar
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
Él rasguñó sus zapatos en la acera.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

podólogo
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
Tengo una cita con el podólogo para el dolor de tobillo.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/

incidental

incidental
Meaning
happening as a minor part or in connection with something else
Example
Incidental expenses like snacks and tips were included in the bill.
Gastos incidentales como bocadillos y propinas fueron incluidos en la factura.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

sin ley; anárquico; desordenado; criminal
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
La ciudad fronteriza era conocida por su comportamiento sin ley y el caos.
C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

rico, abundante y lujoso, especialmente refiriéndose a la vegetación
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
El valle estaba lleno de campos verdes y exuberantes.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

ano
Meaning
the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body
Example
The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.
El doctor examinó el ano del paciente durante el chequeo médico.
C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

idealizar
Meaning
To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.
Example
Children often idealize their parents.
Los niños a menudo idealizan a sus padres.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

arma de fuego
Meaning
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
Example
The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.
La policía encontró un arma de fuego oculta durante la investigación.
C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

vanguardista
Meaning
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.
Example
Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.
Los diseños vanguardistas redefinen la experiencia culinaria.
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

séquito
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
La celebridad llegó con su séquito de asistentes y guardaespaldas.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

intangible
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
La confianza es una cualidad intangible en las relaciones.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

ampliamente
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Ella fue generosamente recompensada por su arduo trabajo.
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

reflujo; bajamar
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
Los pescadores esperaron el reflujo antes de regresar a la orilla.
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ət/

Palate

paladar; capacidad para distinguir sabores
Meaning
the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors
Example
The chef created dishes to please every palate.
El chef creó platos para complacer todos los paladares.
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

atravesar
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
Ellos atravesaron el desierto en camellos.
C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

externalidad
Meaning
A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
Example
Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.
La contaminación es una externalidad negativa de la industrialización.
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

consorcio
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
El consorcio trabajó de manera colaborativa para construir el cable.
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

culminar
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
Años de trabajo arduo culminaron en su éxito.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnkɒnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

Unconstitutional

inconstitucional
Meaning
not in accordance with a political constitution; violating constitutional principles
Example
The court declared the new law unconstitutional.
El tribunal declaró que la nueva ley era inconstitucional.
C1 noun /ˈəʊ.nəs/

onus

responsabilidad
Meaning
A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.
Example
The onus is on the government to provide relief to the victims.
El ónus está en el gobierno para proporcionar alivio a las víctimas.
C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

humildad
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
Ella aceptó el premio con gracia y humildad.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

atravesar el océano atlántico
Meaning
crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean
Example
They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.
Tomaron un vuelo transatlántico de Nueva York a Londres.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

reservado
Meaning
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
Example
She was reticent about her personal life.
Ella estaba reservada sobre su vida personal.
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

demandado
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
El demandado se declaró no culpable de todos los cargos en su contra.
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

incompleto
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
Los detalles del proyecto aún estaban incompletos.
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

alegre y despreocupado
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
Ella dio un discurso de tono alegre en la fiesta.
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 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

acelerar
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
El gobierno tomó medidas para acelerar el proceso de aprobación.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

audaz
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
Su plan audaz de escalar la montaña sin el equipo adecuado sorprendió a todos.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

incoherencia
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
Example
His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.
Su discurso estaba lleno de incoherencias y era difícil de seguir.
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

sin gracia
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
Su comportamiento sin gracia avergonzó a todos en la fiesta.
C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

propagar
Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
Los científicos trabajan para propagar las especies en cautiverio.
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

físico
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
Él tiene una constitución atlética debido a años de entrenamiento.
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

subjetivo
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
La belleza a menudo se considera un concepto subjetivo.
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

doctrina
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
La iglesia sigue una estricta doctrina sobre los valores morales.
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

afligir
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
Muchas personas están afligidas por alergias estacionales.
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

pez plano
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
Los peces planos como el lenguado y el platija son excelentes para asar a la parrilla.
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

sitar
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
El sitar crea hermosos ragas en la música clásica india.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

iluminado; esclarecido; sabio;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
El maestro iluminado compartió sabiduría con todos sus estudiantes.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

semi-anual
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
La empresa organiza una reunión semi-anual con todos los empleados.
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

campeón / ganador
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
Él es el nuevo campeón del torneo de boxeo.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

periquito
Meaning
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
Example
The green parakeet learned to say hello.
El periquito verde aprendió a decir hola.
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

de frente
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
Los dos autos colisionaron de frente en la intersección.
C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

registrar desordenadamente
Meaning
to search through something in a disorderly way
Example
He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.
Él registró el cajón en busca de sus llaves.
C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

insensible; cruel; despiadado
Meaning
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened
Example
He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.
Él mostró un desdén calloso por los sentimientos de los demás.
C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

ficticio, falso
Meaning
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
Example
The story he told was entirely fictitious.
La historia que contó era completamente ficticia.
C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

conspicuo
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
Su vestido rojo la hizo conspicua en la fiesta.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

expulsar
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
El piloto fue expulsado del avión durante la emergencia.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

felicidad
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

resistente, robusto
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
Las plantas resistentes pueden sobrevivir al invierno severo.
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

pronunciación y elección de palabras
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
Una dicción fuerte mejora las habilidades de comunicación.
C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

someterse a un proceso químico donde los azúcares se convierten en alcohol o ácido; incitar o agitar el cambio
Meaning
to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change
Example
The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.
Las uvas se dejan fermentar durante varias semanas.
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

indirecto o sarcástico
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
Ella le dio un elogio indirecto sobre su trabajo.
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

corrosivo, dañino
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
El producto químico es altamente corrosivo y debe manejarse con cuidado.
C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

excesivamente preocupado por los detalles menores o reglas
Meaning
Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.
Example
Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.
Sus explicaciones pedantes hicieron que la conferencia fuera aburrida.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

desplazar
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
La nueva tecnología desplazará muchos trabajos tradicionales de manufactura.
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 adjective /ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl/

ornamental

ornamental
Meaning
Serving as decoration; decorative rather than functional.
Example
The garden was filled with ornamental plants.
El jardín estaba lleno de plantas ornamentales.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

desviación; alejamiento de una ruta establecida
Meaning
the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards
Example
Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.
Cualquier desviación del procedimiento establecido debe ser reportada de inmediato.
C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

grabar
Meaning
to write or carve words or symbols on a surface
Example
They inscribed her name on the trophy.
Ellos grabaron su nombre en el trofeo.
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

frenesí
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
El anuncio de la venta creó una locura de compras en el centro comercial.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/

implausible

implausible
Meaning
Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.
Example
The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.
La historia que ella contó era tan implausible que nadie le creyó.
C1 verb /ɪnˈʃraɪn/

enshrine

preservar o valorar algo como sagrado o importante
Meaning
to preserve or cherish something as sacred or important
Example
The constitution enshrines the right to freedom of speech.
La constitución consagra el derecho a la libertad de expresión.
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

adulación
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
Su constante adulación hizo que todos sospecharan de sus verdaderas intenciones.
C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

discernimiento
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
Su discernimiento en las decisiones de negocios lo hizo exitoso.
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

zapato de tacón delgado / daga
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
Ella llevaba unos elegantes tacones stilettos a la fiesta.
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

inmediatamente después;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
Terminó su discurso y, inmediatamente después, dejó el escenario.
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

confinamiento
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
El prisionero soportó años de confinamiento.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

vista panorámica
Meaning
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Example
The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.
El hotel ofrece vistas panorámicas del océano.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

abandonado
Meaning
in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person
Example
The old factory stood derelict for decades.
La vieja fábrica estuvo abandonada durante décadas.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

luminoso; brillante; resplandeciente
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
Las estrellas luminosas llenaron el cielo nocturno oscuro.
C1 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

rehacer
Meaning
To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.
Example
The company decided to refurbish its old office.
La empresa decidió renovar su oficina antigua.
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 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

desapego
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
La filosofía budista fomenta el desapego de los deseos materiales.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

una persona o máquina que corta y recoge cultivos
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
El ríper se movió lentamente a través de los campos dorados.
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

reacio
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
Ella estaba reacia a admitir su error frente a todos.
C1 noun /krʌˈsteɪʃən/

crustacean

animal acuático con caparazón duro
Meaning
an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps
Example
Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans.
Los cangrejos y langostas son conocidos crustáceos.
C1 noun /ˈkiːpˌseɪk/

keepsake

recuerdo
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship.
Ella me dio un pequeño medallón como recuerdo de nuestra amistad.
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

polinización
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
Las mariposas juegan un papel vital en la polinización.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

punto de inflexión, línea divisoria
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
El movimiento de independencia fue un punto de inflexión en la historia de la nación.
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

montañoso
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
La región montañosa era difícil de recorrer.
C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

brujería
Meaning
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
Example
In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.
En tiempos antiguos, muchas personas creían en la brujería.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

pensativo/a
Meaning
Engaged in deep or serious thought.
Example
She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.
Ella parecía pensativa mientras miraba por la ventana.
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

similar
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
Su reacción fue similar a un shock.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

desvalido
Meaning
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
Example
The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.
El equipo desvalido sorprendió a todos al ganar el campeonato.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

irreversible
Meaning
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.
Example
The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.
El daño causado por el fuego fue irreversible.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

invadir
Meaning
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
Example
The garden was overrun with weeds.
El jardín estaba invadido de maleza.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

cristalizar
Meaning
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
Example
Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
Sus pensamientos vagos comenzaron a cristalizar en un plan sólido.
C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

deplorar
Meaning
to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Example
Many people deplore the violence shown on television.
Muchas personas deploran la violencia mostrada en la televisión.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

imperdonable
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
Su traición fue un delito imperdonable.
C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

amistad, compañerismo, camaradería
Meaning
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Example
The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.
La camaradería entre los compañeros de equipo fue inspiradora.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

consciente
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
Él estaba consciente de los riesgos antes de comenzar el proyecto.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

sin coraje; débil de voluntad; cobarde
Meaning
lacking courage or determination; weak-willed
Example
He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.
Él fue demasiado sin columna vertebral para defender sus creencias.
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

pálido
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
Su rostro se volvió pálido cuando escuchó la terrible noticia.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

refutar
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
El abogado refutó las falsas acusaciones con pruebas contundentes.
C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

surco
Meaning
A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.
Example
The farmer plowed furrows in the field.
El agricultor hizo surcos en el campo.
C1 adjective ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

vigilant

vigilante
Meaning
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.
Example
The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.
Los guardias permanecieron vigilantes toda la noche.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

alma / mente
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
La novela explora las profundidades de la psique humana.
C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

perder la confianza
Meaning
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
Example
The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.
Las preguntas hostiles comenzaron a poner nervioso al testigo.
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

desconcertado
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
Ella estaba desconcertada después de perder su mascota.
C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

magnificencia
Meaning
splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty
Example
The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.
La magnificencia del palacio dejó a todos sin palabras.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

decoloración
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
La exposición al sol causa la decoloración de las telas.
C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

calabaza
Meaning
a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried
Example
The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.
El curry de calabaza en botella estaba delicioso y nutritivo.
C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

anomalía
Meaning
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.
La caída repentina de la temperatura fue considerada una anomalía.
C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

revocación, retractación
Meaning
the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief
Example
The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.
El periódico emitió una retractación del informe falso.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

falsear
Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
El abogado acusó al testigo de intentar tergiversar los hechos.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

jugoso
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
El filete estaba tan jugoso que todos lo disfrutaron.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

rememorativo
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
El olor a lluvia es rememorativo de mi infancia en el pueblo.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

voz masculina grave
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
La voz de barítono del cantante impresionó al público.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
Se puso irritable cuando le hicieron la misma pregunta repetidamente.
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

peleador / desordenado
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
A pesar de ser pequeño, era un peleador audaz.