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B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

automáticamente
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
La puerta se cierra automáticamente después de que entras.
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

abeja
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
La abeja recogió néctar de la flor.
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

una pequeña tortuga de agua dulce
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
El terrapin se arrastró lentamente hacia el estanque.
C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

caseta para perros; establecimiento para la cría o alojamiento de perros
Meaning
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
Example
The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.
El perro durmió cómodamente en su perrera de madera en el patio trasero.
A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

cocinar
Meaning
to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat
Example
My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.
A mi madre le encanta cocinar platos tradicionales.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

venerable; respetado
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
El venerable profesor ha enseñado en la universidad durante cincuenta años.
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

ideal
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
Este lugar es ideal para un picnic.
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

una tarea o asignación importante dada a una persona o grupo; un propósito o meta específica
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
Los astronautas completaron su misión a la estación espacial.
B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

ícono, símbolo
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.
Example
The singer became a cultural icon.
El cantante se convirtió en un ícono cultural.
C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

necedad
Meaning
Silly or foolish behavior or actions.
Example
His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.
Su constante necedad hizo que la reunión fuera difícil de tomar en serio.
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

pato macho
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
El drake llevó a su familia de patos a través del estanque.
C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

exhalación
Meaning
The action of breathing out.
Example
Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.
Una exhalación lenta calma el sistema nervioso.
C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

bienhechor
Meaning
A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.
Example
The community praised the well-doer for his charity.
La comunidad elogió al bienhechor por su caridad.
B1 noun truː ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃən

true education

educación verdadera
Meaning
Genuine learning that develops both mind and character.
Example
True education builds a noble and beautiful life.
La educación verdadera construye una vida noble y hermosa.
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

espinaca
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
La espinaca fresca es muy nutritiva.
A2 noun /nɒk/

Knock

golpe; toquido
Meaning
a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something
Example
There was a loud knock at the door late at night.
Hubo un fuerte golpe en la puerta a medianoche.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

parásito
Meaning
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Example
The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.
El perro fue tratado para parásitos intestinales.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

intrigar
Meaning
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
Example
The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.
La novela de misterio intriga a cualquier lector.
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

tabla; junta directiva
Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
La junta decidió aumentar el presupuesto.
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

silábico
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
El maestro explicó la estructura silábica de la palabra.
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

burocrático
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
La burocracia a menudo retrasa la aprobación de proyectos.
C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

proceso de producción de calor
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
Los alimentos picantes pueden mejorar la termogénesis y la quema de calorías.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

cada vez más
Meaning
more and more over time
Example
People are increasingly concerned about climate change.
Las personas están cada vez más preocupadas por el cambio climático.
B1 noun ˈkeɪ.bəl

cable

cable
Meaning
A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.
Example
The cable connects countries across continents.
El cable conecta países a través de continentes.
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

hemofilia
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
El tratamiento de la hemofilia se beneficia de la edición genética.
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

sangriento
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
La batalla fue uno de los conflictos más sangrientos de la guerra.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

misericordia
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
El juez mostró misericordia y le dio una sentencia más ligera.
C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

arrugar
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
Ella arrugó la nariz ante el extraño olor.
B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

puntuación
Meaning
a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal
Example
He scored the winning goal in the final match.
Él marcó el gol ganador en el partido final.
A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

norte
Meaning
the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south
Example
We traveled north to reach the mountains.
Viajamos al norte para llegar a las montañas.
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

fregar / buscar exhaustivamente
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
Ella fregó la cocina hasta que brilló.
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

intercambiar
Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
Ellos intercambiaban bromas a través de la mesa.
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

atemorizarse; un pájaro pequeño de cola corta
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
Ella se acobardó al ver la tormenta que se acercaba.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

inafectado, genuino
Meaning
Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.
Example
He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.
Él permaneció sin verse afectado por la crítica y siguió trabajando duro.
A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

muerto
Meaning
No longer alive; the end of life.
Example
The old tree is completely dead.
El viejo árbol está completamente muerto.
B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

influencia de los compañeros
Meaning
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
Example
Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.
La influencia de los compañeros puede moldear significativamente el comportamiento juvenil.
A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

habilidades
Meaning
The ability to do something well; expertise.
Example
Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.
Aprender nuevas habilidades puede aumentar el crecimiento personal y profesional.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

placer derivado de la desgracia ajena
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
Sintió una sensación de schadenfreude cuando su rival fracasó.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

incandescencia
Meaning
the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance
Example
The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.
La incandescencia de la vela llenó la habitación oscura.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

tranquilidad
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Él disfrutó de la tranquilidad del campo.
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

Extremadamente cuidadoso y preciso en la atención al detalle
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
Un investigador meticuloso revisa cada detalle antes de publicar.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

poco expuesto, descuidado
Meaning
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
Example
The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.
La foto estaba poco expuesta y se veía demasiado oscura.
B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

irónicamente
Meaning
in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
Irónicamente, la estación de bomberos se incendió.
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

castrar
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
El granjero castró a los toros jóvenes para hacerlos más fáciles de manejar.
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

explicador
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
El crítico sirvió como un explicador de los complejos trabajos del poeta.
C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

someter
Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.
El ejército pudo someter la rebelión rápidamente.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

flor de bálsamo
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
Las flores de bálsamo del jardín florecieron hermosamente en varios tonos de rosa y morado.
C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

embrionario
Meaning
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
Example
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
El proyecto aún está en su etapa embrionaria.
A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

diseñador
Meaning
a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something
Example
The fashion designer presented her new collection.
La diseñadora de moda presentó su nueva colección.
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

examen o proyección
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
El hospital ofreció exámenes de salud gratuitos para todos los empleados.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

prometedor
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
Ella es una joven científica prometedora con grandes ideas.
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.
B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

pulmón
Meaning
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
Example
Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.
Fumar puede causar daños graves a tus pulmones.
A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

felicidad
Meaning
the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon
Example
I like to go for a run in the morning.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

primaveral
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
El jardín estaba lleno de belleza primaveral después del largo invierno.
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

acorde musical
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
Ella rasgueó un acorde simple en la guitarra.
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

lluvia torrencial repentina
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
El picnic fue arruinado por una lluvia torrencial repentina.
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

cierre
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
El cierre de la empresa dejó a muchos empleados sin trabajo.
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

contratar
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
La compañía contratará nuevos empleados el próximo mes.
C1 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

debacle
Meaning
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
Example
The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.
La mala gestión de la empresa condujo a un debacle financiero.
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

el segundo
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
Entre el té y el café, prefiero el segundo.
C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

pieza metálica dentro de una campana que la golpea para producir sonido
Meaning
The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.
Example
The clapper inside the bell was broken.
La pieza metálica dentro de la campana estaba rota.
A2 adjective /tʌf/

tough

duro
Meaning
strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with
Example
He had a tough day at work.
Tuvo un día duro en el trabajo.
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

culpable
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
La policía atrapó al culpable detrás del robo.
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.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

asignación
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
La asignación de presupuesto para la educación debe aumentarse.
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 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

política de no intervención
Meaning
An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.
Example
Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.
Las políticas de laissez-faire fomentan la empresa privada.
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

antiguo; valioso;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
Ella coleccionó muebles antiguos de la era victoriana.
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

reírse tímidamente
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
Los estudiantes comenzaron a reírse tímidamente cuando el proyector se detuvo.
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 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

cerámica
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
La tienda exhibió hermosas ollas y tazones de cerámica.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

fatal
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
El accidente resultó fatal para el conductor.
A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

micrófono
Meaning
A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.
Example
She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.
Ella habló en el micrófono durante la presentación.
A2 verb /mætʃ/

match

coincidir
Meaning
to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another
Example
The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.
Los colores de su vestido coinciden perfectamente con sus zapatos.
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

renovar
Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
Necesito renovar mi pasaporte antes de viajar.
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

protesta
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
La protesta de los trabajadores contra el trato injusto fue ignorada.
B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

sucede
Meaning
Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.
Example
Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.
La nieve ocurre en regiones con temperaturas bajo cero.
A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

viaje
Meaning
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Example
They took a trip to the mountains last summer.
Hicieron un viaje a las montañas el verano pasado.
C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

antídoto
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.
El doctor administró rápidamente un antídoto para el veneno de serpiente.
B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

soporte; prepararse
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.
Ella se preparó para el viento fuerte.
C2 noun /fluː/

flue

conducto de humos
Meaning
A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.
Example
The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.
El conducto de humos de la chimenea necesita ser limpiado regularmente.
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

occidente
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
El occidente tiene una larga historia de pensamiento filosófico.
C2 adjective /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/

mercantile

mercantil
Meaning
related to trade or commerce
Example
The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities.
La ciudad creció rápidamente debido a sus actividades mercantiles.
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

erudito
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
Escribió un artículo erudito sobre la filosofía antigua.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

decisivo o fatal
Meaning
having significant or disastrous consequences
Example
Their fateful decision changed the course of history.
Su decisión decisiva cambió el curso de la historia.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

traicionar
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Él se sintió traicionado por su amigo más cercano.
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

juego
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
Se volvió adicto al juego en el casino.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

elíptico
Meaning
Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.
Example
The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.
El planeta sigue una órbita elíptica alrededor del sol.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈspɛərɪŋ/

unsparing

implacable
Meaning
Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.
Example
The critic was unsparing in his review of the play.
El crítico fue implacable en su reseña de la obra.
C2 verb /fɔrˈswɛr/

forswear

renunciar
Meaning
to renounce or reject; to give up completely
Example
He forswore his old habits and started a new life.
Él renunció a sus viejos hábitos y empezó una nueva vida.
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

puño; golpe
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
Él levantó su puño en victoria después de ganar el campeonato.
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

simbolismo
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
El uso de simbolismo en la novela es magistral.
B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

carne asada
Meaning
meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire
Example
The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.
La carne asada estaba perfectamente sazonada y tierna.
B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

asegurar
Meaning
to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place
Example
Please secure the door before you leave.
Por favor asegura la puerta antes de irte.
C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

pelusa
Meaning
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
Example
There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.
Había pelusa por toda su camisa negra después del lavado.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

desanimarse
Meaning
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
Example
After repeated failures, he began to despond.
Después de fracasos repetidos, comenzó a desanimarse.
C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

recuperarse
Meaning
to recover from illness or regain strength
Example
She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.
Ella fue al campo a recuperarse después de la cirugía.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

incentivo; estímulo
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
La empresa ofreció un incentivo en efectivo a los empleados que superaron sus objetivos de ventas.
C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

extrapolación
Meaning
The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.
Su extrapolación de las tendencias del mercado ayudó en la planificación financiera.
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

brisa
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
La fresca brisa marina hizo el día caluroso de verano más agradable.
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

consolidar
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
La compañía tiene como objetivo consolidar su posición en el mercado.
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

compresión
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
La compresión de archivos ayuda a reducir los requisitos de almacenamiento.
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.
B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

acelerar
Meaning
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
Example
The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.
El conductor aceleró para adelantar al camión.
C1 verb /loʊð/

loathe

detestar
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
Example
He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.
Él odia llegar tarde a las reuniones.
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

suponer
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
Ella supuso que él no iba a venir a la reunión.
C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

revelación repentina o insight
Meaning
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Example
He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.
Él tuvo una epifanía sobre su verdadero propósito en la vida.
C2 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

ensayo
Meaning
To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.
Example
The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.
Los científicos analizaron la muestra mineral para el contenido de oro.
B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

mayoría
Meaning
The greater number; the larger part of something.
Example
The majority demanded their rights.
La mayoría exigió sus derechos.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

excelente
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
El hotel proporcionó un servicio excelente durante nuestra estancia.
C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

prevalente
Meaning
widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring
Example
Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.
Fumar sigue siendo muy común entre los adolescentes a pesar de las advertencias de salud.
A2 noun /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

opening

apertura
Meaning
an act or instance of beginning something
Example
The opening of the new store was a huge success.
La apertura de la nueva tienda fue un gran éxito.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

controversia; desacuerdo
Meaning
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints
Example
The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.
La nueva política generó una gran controversia entre los ciudadanos.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

diseminar
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
Las redes sociales ayudan a difundir información rápidamente.
B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

desempleo
Meaning
the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work
Example
The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.
La tasa de desempleo ha aumentado significativamente este año.
C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

dispensa
Meaning
An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.
Example
The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.
La escuela le concedió una dispensa especial para ausentarse del examen debido a una enfermedad.
B1 noun ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz

examinations

exámenes
Meaning
A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.
Example
BPSC conducts rigorous examinations.
BPSC realiza exámenes rigurosos.
A2 verb /der/

dare

atreverse
Meaning
to have courage to do something; to challenge someone
Example
I dare you to jump into the pool.
Te desafío a saltar al agua.
A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

hábito
Meaning
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Example
Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.
Frotarse los ojos es un hábito perjudicial.
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

hubris
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
Su hubris condujo a su caída.