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C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

relacionado con el oído
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
El doctor usó un termómetro auricular para revisar la temperatura del paciente.
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

detener, puesto pequeño
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
El coche se detuvo en el camino hacia la oficina.
B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

inclusión
Meaning
the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
Example
Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.
La diversidad y la inclusión son valores clave en los lugares de trabajo modernos.
C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

tonto; obtuso; lento de comprensión
Meaning
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception
Example
He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.
Él estaba siendo deliberadamente obtuso sobre las instrucciones.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

pretensión de conocimiento superficial
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Su discurso estaba lleno de sciolismo, sin impresionar a nadie.
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

legislar
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
El gobierno planea legislar nuevos estándares de seguridad.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaʊ/

endow

dotar
Meaning
To provide with a quality, ability, or gift; to donate funds for a purpose.
Example
The university was endowed with a generous donation.
La universidad fue dotada con una generosa donación.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

botánica
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Ella está estudiando botánica en la universidad.
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

sereno y pacífico
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
El lago tenía una atmósfera serena y pacífica.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

degradado
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
La moneda degradada perdió la confianza de la gente.
B1 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

represent

representar
Meaning
to act or speak on behalf of someone or something
Example
He will represent our company at the conference.
Él representará nuestra empresa en la conferencia.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

marco
Meaning
An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
Example
A strong framework is vital for governance.
Un marco fuerte es vital para la gobernanza.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

incomprensible
Meaning
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.
La conferencia del profesor fue tan rápida que se volvió incomprensible.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irremediable
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
El daño al antiguo manuscrito era irremediable.
B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

boxeador; bóxer
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
El boxeador entrenó duro cada mañana antes del campeonato.
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

afirmar
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
Ella afirmó que era inocente.
B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

agudo; intenso; ansioso
Meaning
sharp; acute; intense; eager
Example
She has a keen interest in science.
Ella tiene un gran interés en la ciencia.
B2 noun ˈaʊt.pʊt

output

producción
Meaning
The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.
Example
Climate change reduces agricultural output.
El cambio climático reduce la producción agrícola.
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

a mitad de camino; en el medio
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
El proyecto está a medio camino de su finalización.
C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

carmín
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
El artista mezcló carmín con blanco para crear un hermoso tono rosa.
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

autorización / permiso
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
El piloto recibió autorización para aterrizar el avión.
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

pecado
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
Él confesó su pecado al sacerdote.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

excisón
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
La excisión del tejido infectado previno complicaciones adicionales.
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

espúnarismo
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
Hizo un espúnarismo al decir 'querido viejo dean' en lugar de 'querida vieja reina'.
C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

perpendicular
Meaning
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
Example
The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.
La escalera fue colocada perpendicular al suelo por seguridad.
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

permanencia
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
La permanencia del monumento de piedra impresionó a todos los visitantes.
B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

mentalidad de crecimiento
Meaning
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Una mentalidad de crecimiento ayuda a las personas a enfrentar desafíos.
B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

moralidad
Meaning
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Example
The debate focused on the morality of the decision.
El debate se centró en la moralidad de la decisión.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

inferir
Meaning
to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
Example
From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.
De su silencio, inferí que no estaba feliz con la decisión.
A2 noun /kɪŋ/

King

rey
Meaning
the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth
Example
The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness.
El rey gobernó el país con sabiduría y justicia.
B1 noun riˈækʃən

reaction

reacción
Meaning
An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.
Example
The arrests triggered a reaction.
Las detenciones desencadenaron una reacción.
B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

choza
Meaning
a small simple shelter or house
Example
They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.
Vivían en una pequeña choza de madera cerca del río.
C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

sextante
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
Usando un sextante, el navegante fijó la posición del barco al mediodía.
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

iniquidad
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
El régimen del dictador estuvo marcado por la corrupción y la iniquidad.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

unción
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
El sacerdote realizó la santa unción con solemnidad.
C2 adjective /ˈkɪŋ.ki/

Kinky

prácticas sexuales no convencionales; cabello rizado o en espiral
Meaning
having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends
Example
His kinky hair made him look unique.
Su cabello rizado lo hizo ver único.
C1 noun /əˈkɜr.əns/

Occurrence

suceso
Meaning
an instance or event of something happening; the fact of occurring
Example
The occurrence of earthquakes is common in this region.
La ocurrencia de terremotos es común en esta región.
B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

de vanguardia, innovador, tecnología de última generación
Meaning
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
Example
This company develops cutting-edge technology.
Esta empresa desarrolla tecnología de vanguardia.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

solo
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Ella solo estaba tratando de ayudar.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

grafema fonético
Meaning
a written symbol representing a speech sound
Example
The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.
El maestro mostró cómo cada fonograma representa un sonido particular.
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

molesto
Meaning
causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome
Example
The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.
El ruido constante de la calle fue extremadamente molesto.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

inclinada
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Él está inclinado a ayudar a los necesitados.
A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

aula
Meaning
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
Example
The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.
El maestro entró al aula y saludó a los estudiantes.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

acéfalo
Meaning
having no leader or head; headless
Example
The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.
El grupo acéfalo pronto cayó en desorganización.
C1 adjective ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk

intrinsic

intrínseco, esencial, natural
Meaning
Belonging naturally; essential. Existing as a natural or basic part of something.
Example
Creativity is an intrinsic quality of a great artist.
La creatividad es una cualidad intrínseca de un gran artista.
C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

callejón/calle pequeña
Meaning
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
Example
They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.
Alquilaron un pequeño departamento en un tranquilo mews de Londres.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

gachas
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Ella comió un tazón de gachas para el desayuno.
C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

hechizar
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
La actuación de la bailarina cautivó a la audiencia.
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

importancia
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
La importancia de la gestión del tiempo no puede ser exagerada.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

secretario
Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
El secretario programó la reunión para mañana.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

permeable
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
El suelo en esta área es muy permeable al agua.
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

agricultura y ganadería
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
Las técnicas adecuadas de ganadería mejoran la salud del ganado.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

cosmografía
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
Los eruditos medievales practicaban la cosmografía para trazar las estrellas y los planetas.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

aproximadamente
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
Las reparaciones costarán quinientos dólares o alrededor de eso.
C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

tambalear, dar un brusco movimiento
Meaning
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
Example
The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.
El autobús se tambaleó hacia adelante cuando el conductor presionó los frenos.
C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

imitación
Meaning
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
Example
The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.
La imitación de las celebridades por el comediante hizo reír a la audiencia.
B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

lograr
Meaning
to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result
Example
She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
Ella trabajó duro para lograr su sueño de convertirse en doctora.
B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

asesor
Meaning
a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role
Example
He works as a financial adviser at a bank.
Él trabaja como asesor financiero en un banco.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbl/

intelligible

Meaning
Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.
Example
Her speech was barely intelligible over the noise.
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

observancia
Meaning
The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.
Example
The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.
El festival se celebra en observancia de una tradición centenaria.
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

medios
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
Las noticias fueron ampliamente reportadas en todos los medios.
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

inteligentemente; con estilo; rápidamente
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Estaba vestido de manera inteligente para la reunión de negocios.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

escritura de diario
Meaning
The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.
Example
Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.
El journaling ayuda a organizar los pensamientos y reducir el estrés.
B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

salón
Meaning
A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.
Example
They lounged on the sofa after dinner.
Ellos se recostaron en el sofá después de la cena.
C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

replicar
Meaning
to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly
Example
The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.
El científico intentó replicar el experimento para mayor precisión.
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

persona independiente
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
El científico independiente desafió las teorías establecidas.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

parodia
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
El programa de comedia presentó una parodia de políticos famosos.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

reflejable
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
La superficie del lago es altamente reflejable en el sol de la mañana.
C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

decoro
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
Siempre se comportaba con el máximo decoro en público.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

trabajando
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
Ella está trabajando en su proyecto ahora mismo.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

sociable; amigable; extrovertido
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
Ella es muy sociable y hace amigos fácilmente.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

intransitable
Meaning
Impossible to travel along or over.
Example
The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.
La carretera se volvió intransitable después de la fuerte nevada.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

urgente
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
El gerente tuvo que tratar varios problemas urgentes a la vez.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

portavoz mujer
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
La portavoz de la compañía anunció el nuevo producto.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

jazmín de naranja
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
La planta de jazmín de naranja produjo racimos de pequeñas flores blancas.
B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

peaje / daño
Meaning
A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.
Example
The flood took a heavy toll on the village.
La inundación causó un gran daño en el pueblo.
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patricio
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
Las familias patricias de Roma ejercían un gran poder en la política.
A2 verb /teɪk ɒf/

take off

quitar; despegar
Meaning
to remove something; to leave the ground and begin flying (airplane); to suddenly become successful or popular
Example
The airplane will take off in ten minutes.
El avión despegará en diez minutos.
A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

celebración
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
La ciudad organizó una gran celebración en el Día de la Independencia.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

vehículo que viaja regularmente entre dos lugares
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
El servicio de transporte del aeropuerto circula cada 30 minutos.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

inagotable
Meaning
persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued
Example
Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.
Su espíritu inagotable mantuvo al equipo motivado durante el largo proyecto.
B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

músculo
Meaning
a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
Example
Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.
El ejercicio regular ayuda a fortalecer tu músculo.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

insubordinación
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
El soldado fue castigado por insubordinación durante la misión.
C2 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

derroche
Meaning
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
Example
His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.
Su derroche de dinero lo llevó a la bancarrota.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

difícil de complacer; muy particular en los detalles
Meaning
difficult to please; very particular about details
Example
He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.
Él es tan quisquilloso con su comida que solo come verduras orgánicas.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

hurón, buscar persistentemente o descubrir algo
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
Él sacó los documentos ocultos.
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

puchero
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
Ella preparó un delicioso hotch potch con arroz, lentejas y verduras.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

herbicida
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
Los agricultores usaron herbicidas para proteger sus cultivos de las malezas invasoras.
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

flexible
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
La pajita flexible hizo más fácil beber del vaso.
C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

escaso
Meaning
thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant
Example
Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
La vegetación era escasa en el desierto.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

dialecto
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
Él habla un dialecto del bengalí que es común en las áreas rurales.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

valor, iniciativa
Meaning
Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.
Example
It takes real gumption to start your own business.
Hace falta mucho valor para comenzar tu propio negocio.
A1 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

esta noche
Meaning
during the night of today; this evening
Example
Tonight we are going to watch a movie.
Esta noche vamos a ver una película.
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

subsistencia
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Muchos agricultores dependen de la agricultura de subsistencia.
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

sucumbir
Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
Finalmente sucumbió a su enfermedad después de una larga lucha.
B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

bruja
Meaning
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft
Example
The old witch cast a spell on the prince.
La vieja bruja lanzó un hechizo sobre el príncipe.
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

sobresalir
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
Un clavo sobresalía desde la tabla de madera.
A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

playa
Meaning
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
Example
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
Pasaron el día relajándose en la playa.
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

psicosomático
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
El dolor de su estómago fue diagnosticado como psicosomático, vinculado al estrés.
C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

manzana de elefante
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
La manzana de elefante tiene un sabor único que muchas personas disfrutan.
C1 noun /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

función de la tarde
Meaning
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
Example
We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.
Compramos entradas para la función de la tarde del domingo.
C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

comienzo
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
La ceremonia de comienzo marcó el inicio de un nuevo viaje.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

indiscriminado
Meaning
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
Example
The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.
El uso indiscriminado de pesticidas daña el medio ambiente.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

disidente
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
Solo unas pocas voces disidentes se escucharon durante el debate.
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

barro
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
Los niños estaban jugando en el barro después de la lluvia.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

niña pequeña
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
El hombre mayor saludó a la pequeña niña calurosamente.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

relacionado con los árboles que producen conos
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
Los pinos son coníferos y crecen en climas más fríos.
B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

veneno
Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
La mordedura de la serpiente contiene veneno mortal.
C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

turmoil
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
El turmoil político llevó a protestas masivas.
B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

decepción
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
Su rostro mostró una profunda decepción después de escuchar los resultados.
C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

sutileza
Meaning
The quality or state of being subtle.
Example
She understood the subtlety of the situation.
Ella entendió la sutileza de la situación.
C2 noun /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/

vivisection

la práctica de realizar operaciones en animales vivos para la investigación científica
Meaning
the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research
Example
Vivisection has long been a controversial topic among scientists and animal rights activists.
La vivisección ha sido durante mucho tiempo un tema controvertido entre científicos y activistas por los derechos de los animales.
A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

guantes
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Ella usó guantes calientes para proteger sus manos del frío.
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

crueldad gratuita
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
Su crueldad gratuita sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

peine
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
Ella usó un peine para peinar su cabello antes de la fiesta.
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

debate
Meaning
a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points
Example
The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.
El debate político duró tres horas con argumentos apasionados.
A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

visitar
Meaning
to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call
Example
We plan to visit the museum this weekend.
Planeamos visitar el museo este fin de semana.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

indeleble
Meaning
Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.
Example
Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.
Su discurso dejó una marca indeleble en la audiencia.
A2 noun /ɡluː/

Glue

pegamento
Meaning
a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive
Example
The children used white glue to attach the colorful paper pieces to their art project.
Los niños usaron pegamento blanco para pegar los trozos de papel colorido en su proyecto artístico.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

felicidad
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.