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C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

ateísmo
Meaning
The belief that there is no God or gods.
Example
He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.
Él declaró su ateísmo abiertamente a pesar de la presión social.
C1 adjective ʌnˈwɔːr.rən.tɪd

unwarranted

innecesario
Meaning
Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
Example
His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.
Su enojo hacia el personal fue completamente innecesario.
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

depredador/explotador
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
El pájaro depredador se lanzó sobre su presa.
C1 verb /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

economize

economizar
Meaning
To reduce spending or use resources carefully.
Example
Families are trying to economize by cutting unnecessary expenses.
Las familias están tratando de economizar reduciendo gastos innecesarios.
C1 noun /ˈɡæm.ət/

gamut

rango completo
Meaning
The complete range or scope of something.
Example
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes.
Sus emociones pasaron del gozo a la tristeza en solo unos minutos.
C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

astrólogo
Meaning
a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets
Example
The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.
El astrólogo predijo buena suerte en su futuro.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

enfermedad intestinal (diarrea con sangre y moco)
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
Muchos soldados sufrieron de disentería durante la guerra.
C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

hacer pucheros
Meaning
to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness
Example
The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.
El niño empezó a hacer pucheros cuando no consiguió el juguete.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪvəri/

unsavory

desagradable
Meaning
Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.
Example
The politician was linked to an unsavory scandal.
El político estaba vinculado a un escándalo desagradable.
C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

barrida o ataque rápido
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
El político enfrentó una avalancha de preguntas difíciles de los reporteros.
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

intimidante o desafiante
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
La tarea parecía intimidante, pero ella la completó con éxito.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

overture / propuesta
Meaning
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
Example
The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.
La propuesta de paz fue bienvenida por ambas naciones.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

transpiración
Meaning
The process of sweating.
Example
Heavy exercise causes perspiration.
El ejercicio pesado causa transpiración.
C1 verb /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

predominate

predominar
Meaning
To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.
Example
Traditional values still predominate in the community.
Los valores tradicionales siguen predominando en la comunidad.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

remotado
Meaning
placed at a distance; made remote
Example
The system was remoted to a secure location.
El sistema fue remotado a una ubicación segura.
C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

municipalidad
Meaning
a city or town that has its own local government
Example
The municipality is planning to build a new library.
La municipalidad está planeando construir una nueva biblioteca.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

lavar el cerebro
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
El grupo intentó lavar el cerebro a los nuevos miembros.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

con eso;
Meaning
to that; in addition to that
Example
The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.
La casa y el jardín adjunto con eso fueron vendidos.
C1 verb /ˈɒfsɛt/

offset

compensar
Meaning
To counterbalance or compensate for something.
Example
The company's losses were offset by gains in other departments.
Las pérdidas de la compañía fueron compensadas por las ganancias en otros departamentos.
C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

suave y sumiso; humilde; paciente
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
A pesar de su poder, se mantuvo manso y humilde.
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

milagroso; asombroso; extraordinario
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
Su recuperación milagrosa sorprendió a todos los médicos.
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

geriatría
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
Él se especializó en geriatría para cuidar a los ancianos.
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

solidificar
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
La empresa solidificó su posición en el mercado.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

bicicleta tándem
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
La pareja disfrutó montando su bicicleta tándem a través del parque.
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

arbitrar
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
El comité acordó arbitrar la disputa del contrato.
C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

revocar
Meaning
To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.
Example
The government decided to revoke his passport.
El gobierno decidió revocar su pasaporte.
C1 noun /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

imprisonment

encarcelamiento
Meaning
the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment
Example
He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.
Se enfrentó al encarcelamiento por violar la orden judicial.
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

serendipia
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
Encontrar ese viejo álbum de fotos fue pura serendipia.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

inconsequential

insignificante
Meaning
Not important or significant; too small to matter.
Example
The mistake was minor and inconsequential.
El error fue menor e insignificante.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

Oriente, especialmente los países de Asia oriental
Meaning
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction
Example
Many spices come from the Orient.
Muchas especias vienen del Oriente.
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 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

lamentable
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
Me dio una mirada lamentable cuando perdió el partido.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

incompatibilidad
Meaning
the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility
Example
The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.
El proyecto fracasó por la incompatibilidad entre los dos sistemas de software.
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/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

disfrutar / condimento
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
Ella disfrutó mucho de la oportunidad de viajar al extranjero.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

normativo
Meaning
relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs
Example
The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.
El estudio se centró en los aspectos normativos del comportamiento cultural.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

ordenanza
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
El consejo municipal aprobó una ordenanza que prohíbe fumar en los parques públicos.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

intransigente, inflexible
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
Él era intransigente en su demanda de una disculpa completa.
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

coloquial
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
Sus expresiones coloquiales hicieron que el discurso fuera más accesible.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

completar o perfeccionar algo con gran habilidad
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
Él es un artista consumado con años de experiencia.
C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

relativo a los países del Este de Asia; oriental
Meaning
relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern
Example
The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.
El museo tiene una hermosa colección de arte oriental.
C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

evitar hábilmente o encontrar una manera de eludir obstáculos o reglas
Meaning
To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.
Example
He tried to circumvent the security system.
Él intentó eludir el sistema de seguridad.
C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

retroceder
Meaning
To return to a former or less developed state.
Example
Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.
Sin una guía adecuada, el progreso del niño comenzó a retroceder.
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 /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

psicoterapia
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
Ella asistió a sesiones semanales de psicoterapia para lidiar con su ansiedad.
C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

hilo / varado
Meaning
Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.
Example
The storm stranded many tourists on the island.
La tormenta dejó a muchos turistas varados en la isla.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

índices
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
Los índices del mercado de valores cayeron drásticamente después del anuncio.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

desembarcar
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
Los pasajeros desembarcaron del avión después del aterrizaje.
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

hirviendo de rabia
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
Ella estaba hirviendo de rabia después de la decisión injusta.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

ordinal

ordinal
Meaning
Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).
Example
The ordinal number 'third' indicates position in a sequence.
El número ordinal 'tercero' indica la posición en una secuencia.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

indefendible
Meaning
not able to be protected or justified
Example
The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.
Los comentarios del ministro fueron considerados indefendibles por el público.
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

decibel
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
El nivel de ruido en la fábrica superó los 90 decibelios.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

indignado
Meaning
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.
Example
She was indignant when accused of cheating.
Ella estaba indignada cuando la acusaron de hacer trampa.
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

obstruir / zapato de madera
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
El fregadero estaba obstruido con desperdicios de comida.
C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

menos preparado
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
Bangladesh está entre los menos preparados para la adaptación al cambio climático.
C1 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

prohibitive

prohibitivo
Meaning
Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.
Example
The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.
El costo de la medicación es prohibitivo para muchas familias.
C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

Satanás
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
Según los textos religiosos, Satanás tienta a las personas a pecar.
C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

despiadado
Meaning
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
Example
The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.
El arrendador era muy duro de corazón y se negó a ayudar a la pobre familia.
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

sincrónico
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
El aprendizaje sincrónico implica clases en línea en vivo.
C1 noun /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Presumption

presunción; suposición;
Meaning
an idea that is taken to be true without proof
Example
There is a presumption of innocence in the legal system.
Hay una presunción de inocencia en el sistema legal.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

desacelerar
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
El coche comenzó a desacelerar al acercarse al semáforo.
C1 verb ˈhɪndər

hinder

obstruir
Meaning
To obstruct or delay the progress of something
Example
Excessive rain hinders vegetable growth.
La lluvia excesiva dificulta el crecimiento de las verduras.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.krəˈmen.təl

incremental

incremental
Meaning
Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; proceeding in small stages.
Example
Incremental changes ensure sustainability.
Los cambios incrementales aseguran la sostenibilidad.
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

feto
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
El doctor explicó el desarrollo del feto durante el embarazo.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

óptimo
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
Para lograr los mejores resultados, necesitamos mejorar la eficiencia.
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

discernir
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
Él apenas pudo discernir la figura distante en la niebla.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Outspoken

franco
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
Es conocida por ser franca sobre los problemas sociales.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

inquisitivo
Meaning
Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
Example
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
El niño inquisitivo hizo preguntas interminables sobre las estrellas.
C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

insolvencia
Meaning
The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.
Example
The company declared insolvency after years of losses.
La empresa declaró la insolvencia después de años de pérdidas.
C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

discrecional
Meaning
Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.
Example
He set aside some discretionary income for travel.
Él apartó algo de ingreso discrecional para viajar.
C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

preeminente
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
Ella es una científica preeminente en el campo de la genética.
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

deportar
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
El gobierno decidió deportar a los inmigrantes ilegales.
C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

pentatlón
Meaning
An athletic contest featuring five different events.
Example
She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.
Ella entrenó duro para competir en el pentatlón moderno.
C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

responsabilidad
Meaning
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
Example
The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.
Las responsabilidades de la empresa superaron sus activos.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

insubordinate

insubordinado
Meaning
Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.
Example
The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions.
El empleado insubordinado se negó a seguir las instrucciones del gerente.
C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

aparato
Meaning
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Example
The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.
El aparato fue diseñado para ser ecológico.
C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

casta; sistema de castas
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
El antiguo sistema de castas dividió la sociedad en diferentes grupos sociales.
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

falso / fraudulento
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
El informe se basó en afirmaciones falsas.
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

signo zodiacal
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
¿Cuál es tu signo zodiacal?
C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

víbora
Meaning
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young
Example
The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.
La víbora se enrolló cuando sintió el peligro.
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

astuto, sabio
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
Ella es una emprendedora experta en tecnología.
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

valiente
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
El niño valiente rescató al gatito del árbol.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

relacionado con el coro
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
La iglesia organizó una actuación coral el domingo.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

impeachar
Meaning
To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.
Example
The parliament voted to impeach the president.
El parlamento votó para impugnar al presidente.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

cuatro personas o cosas
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
El cuarteto disfrutó de un juego de golf juntos.
C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

teorizar
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
Los científicos a menudo teorizan sobre los orígenes del universo.
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 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

fruta shéron
Meaning
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
Example
The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.
la fruta shéron es dulce y se puede comer como una manzana.
C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

falta; desventaja; marca por una falta u ofensa
Meaning
a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense
Example
The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.
El estudiante recibió un demérito por llegar tarde a clase repetidamente.
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

disonancia
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
La disonancia cultural creó malentendidos.
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

arrepentimiento
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
Su arrepentimiento genuino conmovió a todos en la sala del tribunal.
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 /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

deportación
Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
La deportación de cientos de trabajadores provocó críticas internacionales.
C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

vagabundo / caminar pesadamente
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
Ellos caminaron a través del bosque con botas gruesas.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

palanca
Meaning
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
Example
He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.
Él usó una barra de hierro para sacar los clavos viejos.
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

delgado y débil
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
El árbol delgado se inclinó bajo el peso de la nieve.
C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

advenimiento
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
El advenimiento de Internet cambió la forma en que las personas se comunican.
C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

provocador
Meaning
causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating
Example
His provoking comments made everyone angry.
Sus comentarios provocadores hicieron que todos se enojaran.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

concentrico
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
El artista dibujó círculos concéntricos en el lienzo.
C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

hongo
Meaning
a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms
Example
A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.
Un extraño hongo estaba creciendo en el viejo árbol.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

eficiente en el uso de recursos
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
La agricultura eficiente en el uso de recursos conserva agua y energía.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

unforeseen

inesperado
Meaning
Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.
Example
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
El proyecto enfrentó desafíos imprevistos que retrasaron su finalización.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

cobardía
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
Su cobardía le impidió hablar.
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

sobresaliente; superior; extraordinario
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
Su belleza sobresaliente hizo que todos se detuvieran y la miraran.
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

apocalíptico
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
La película describe un futuro apocalíptico después de una guerra nuclear.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

inhibited

inhibido
Meaning
Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.
Example
He was too inhibited to express his true feelings.
Él estaba demasiado inhibido para expresar sus verdaderos sentimientos.
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

cambio estratégico, eje, cambio de proceso
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
La compañía decidió cambiar su estrategia empresarial.
C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

experimentación
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
La experimentación conduce a productos innovadores.
C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

Edén
Meaning
a place or state of great happiness; paradise
Example
The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.
El jardín era como el Edén, lleno de hermosas flores y una atmósfera tranquila.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

descuento/reembolso
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
La tienda ofreció un descuento en compras al por mayor.
C1 verb /raʊz/

rouse

despertar
Meaning
To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.
Example
The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep.
La alarma ruidosa lo despertó de su sueño profundo.
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

satirizar
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
La obra satiriza la codicia de las corporaciones modernas.
C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

reparable
Meaning
able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired
Example
The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.
El teléfono roto se puede reparar con las piezas adecuadas.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

restos
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
Example
The burning process leaves no harmful residues.
El proceso de combustión no deja residuos dañinos.
C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

demoler
Meaning
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
Example
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
La vieja fábrica fue demolida para dar paso a nuevos apartamentos.
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

enfermedad; malestar; dolencia
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
El doctor diagnosticó una enfermedad rara que afectó su sistema nervioso.
C1 noun ˌriːˌvaɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

revitalization

revitalización
Meaning
The action of giving new life and vitality to something.
Example
Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body.
El descanso adecuado y la nutrición conducen a la revitalización del cuerpo.
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

deformar
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
El calor intenso comenzó a deformar el recipiente de plástico.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

fuerza imparable
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
La nueva empresa tecnológica se ha convertido en una fuerza imparable en la industria.
C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

recapturar
Meaning
To take back or regain possession of something.
Example
The army managed to recapture the lost territory.
El ejército logró recapturar el territorio perdido.
C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

idolatrar
Meaning
To admire or worship someone excessively.
Example
Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.
Los fanáticos a menudo idolizan a las celebridades por su talento y estilo de vida.