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C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

bendición
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
El sacerdote dio su bendición a los recién casados.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

poderoso
Meaning
having great power or influence; mighty
Example
The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.
El rey era un gobernante poderoso cuya palabra era ley.
C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

una persona torpe, estúpida o insensible
Meaning
a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person
Example
Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!
¡No seas un oaf así - maneja los platos con cuidado!
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

maquinar
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
Los rebeldes intentaron maquinar contra el rey.
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

canción corta
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
Ella cantó una alegre canción corta mientras cocinaba.
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

enfermedad infecciosa del ganado
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
El agricultor perdió muchas vacas durante el brote de murrain.
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

sentarse perezosamente
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
Se desplomó en el sofá después de un largo día de trabajo.
C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

jocoso
Meaning
playful or humorous in speech or behavior
Example
The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.
Los comentarios jocosos del profesor mantuvieron entretenida a la clase.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

relacionado con la leche o similar a la leche
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
Los vasos lácteos en el intestino delgado absorben las grasas dietéticas.
C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

cima
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
Ganar el premio fue la cima de su carrera.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

título / nombre
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
La ciudad ha ganado el título 'La Gran Manzana'.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

innato
Meaning
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
Example
He has an inbred sense of loyalty.
Él tiene un sentido innato de lealtad.
C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

la parte redondeada del mango de una espada o silla
Meaning
the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle
Example
He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.
Sujeto la espada firmemente por el pómel.
C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

herbario
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
La universidad mantiene un gran herbario para la investigación y la educación.
C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

de caparazón duro
Meaning
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
Example
The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.
El científico estudió los fósiles de caparazón duro.
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

atar, restringir
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
Las reglas estrictas limitaban la creatividad de los estudiantes.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

electrotipo
Meaning
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
Example
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.
El impresor utilizó un electrotipo para producir múltiples copias de la página.
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

canto fúnebre, elegía
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
El poeta compuso una conmovedora elegía para los soldados caídos.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

existir previamente
Meaning
to exist beforehand or before something else
Example
These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.
Esas costumbres existían antes de la llegada de la tecnología moderna.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

sonido desagradable / rejilla de metal
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
La voz desagradable del maestro hacía difícil concentrarse.
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

aferente
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
Los nervios aferentes llevan señales desde el cuerpo al cerebro.
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

prohibitivo
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
Las leyes prohibitivas fueron estrictamente aplicadas en la región.
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

relacionado con una tumba, sombrío
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
La casa abandonada tenía un silencio sepulcral.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

comerciante de ropa
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
El comerciante de ropa de la ciudad exhibió trajes elegantes en la ventana de su tienda.
C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

irritable, malhumorado
Meaning
bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful
Example
His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.
Sus comentarios iracundos ofendieron a todos en la sala.
C2 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

cobarde
Meaning
a cowardly or dishonorable person
Example
Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.
Solo un cobarde traicionaría a su amigo más cercano.
C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

protección
Meaning
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
Example
The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.
El proyecto se llevó a cabo bajo el auspicio de las Naciones Unidas.
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

vendedor ambulante
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
El vendedor ambulante promocionó ruidosamente sus productos en el bullicioso mercado.
C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

apoplético
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.
Estaba apoplético cuando escuchó sobre la decisión injusta.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

de busto grande
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
La actriz era descrita a menudo como de busto grande en las revistas de moda.
C2 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

cubrir los costos
Meaning
to provide money to pay the costs of something
Example
The grant will help defray the cost of education.
La subvención ayudará a cubrir el costo de la educación.
C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

prisión
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
El prisionero pasó años en prisión antes de su liberación.
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

gran tienda
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
Visitaron el nuevo empórium para comprar muebles y decoración para el hogar.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

superfluidad
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
La habitación estaba llena de una superfluidad de decoraciones.
C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

falta de seriedad
Meaning
lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude
Example
His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.
Su falta de seriedad durante la reunión ofendió a sus compañeros.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

como una pluma
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
La estructura de la hoja del helecho es como una pluma.
C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

sinuosidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
La sinuosidad del río hizo que la navegación fuera desafiante.
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

desacuerdo
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
Su desacuerdo le impidió hacer una mala inversión.
C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

adiós
Meaning
A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.
Example
She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.
Ella se despidió de sus amigos antes de partir hacia Francia.
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

amabilidad; gentileza; la cualidad de ser benévolo o gracioso
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
Su amabilidad hacia todas las personas la hizo amada por todos.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

tanto
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
Estaba tan cansado que apenas podía mantenerse en pie.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

rescisión
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.
La rescisión del contrato dejó a ambas partes decepcionadas.
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

aglomeración
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
La ciudad es una aglomeración de diversas culturas y comunidades.
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

aventura; coqueteo; relación efímera
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
Su aventura con la fotografía duró solo unos meses antes de perder el interés.
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

ladera
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Subieron por la ladera de hierba para ver la puesta de sol.
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

oficina judicial
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
Él estaba orgulloso de servir en la oficina judicial local durante más de una década.
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

promesa, fidelidad
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
Él le prometió su troth antes de la reunión.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

distraído
Meaning
deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief
Example
He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.
Él parecía distraído después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

persona importante
Meaning
an important or famous person
Example
He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.
Se le considera una gran persona en el mundo de la literatura.
C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

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

grantee

beneficiario
Meaning
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
Example
The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.
El beneficiario debe presentar un informe de progreso cada seis meses.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

junco
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
El estanque estaba rodeado de altos juncos balanceándose en el viento.
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

maquinador
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
Él es un político maquinador que manipula a la gente por poder.
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

colección de animales salvajes
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
El circo tenía una colección de animales exóticos.
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

estriar
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
La superficie de la roca fue estriada por el movimiento glaciar.
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

despreciar
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
Él nunca despreciaría un trabajo honesto, sin importar cuán humilde fuera.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

jubilar con pensión
Meaning
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
Example
The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.
La empresa decidió jubilar con pensión a sus empleados senior después de treinta años de servicio.
C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

bazo; cólera
Meaning
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.
Ventu su cólera sobre sus compañeros de trabajo después de la reunión.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

elusión
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
Su constante elusión de responsabilidad frustró a sus colegas.
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

estresado o agobiado
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
El maestro estresado luchaba por calmar el ruidoso aula.
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

Britania
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
Britania ha sido un símbolo de Gran Bretaña desde la época romana.
C2 noun /kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

Queen crape myrtle

Myrtillo de crepé de la reina
Meaning
A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia
Example
The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers.
El myrtillo de crepé de la reina floreció hermosamente en el jardín con sus flores moradas.
C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

flemático
Meaning
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Example
Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.
A pesar del caos, se mantuvo flemático y compuesto.
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

restos; sobras
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
Los restos de la cena fueron dados al perro.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

complacencia
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
Su complacencia la hizo popular entre sus compañeros de trabajo.
C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

etiología
Meaning
the cause or origin of a disease or condition
Example
Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.
Los médicos están estudiando la etiología del nuevo virus.
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

epicurista
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
El chef preparó un banquete epicurista para los invitados.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

incapacidad
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
Su incapacidad mental le impidió tomar decisiones importantes.
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

bravura
Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
El pianista ofreció una interpretación de gran virtuosismo que dejó al público hechizado.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtər/

imprimatur

imprimátur
Meaning
An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.
Example
The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church.
El libro fue lanzado con el imprimátur oficial de la iglesia.
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

el uso de nuevas palabras o el estudio de su origen
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
El profesor se especializó en neología, estudiando la creación de jerga moderna.
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

relacionado con la pesca
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
Él tiene un profundo conocimiento de las técnicas piscatorias y las especies de peces.
C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

suelo arcilloso fértil
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
El suelo de loam es ideal para la agricultura debido a su contenido de nutrientes.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

refractario
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
El niño refractario se negó a seguir las instrucciones del maestro.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

pez mantequilla
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
El pez mantequilla es popular en la cocina bengalí.
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

exégesis
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
El profesor dio una exégesis detallada del pasaje bíblico.
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

lucre
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
Estaba motivado más por el lucro que por el deber.
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

centellear
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
Los fuegos artificiales centellearon a través del cielo nocturno.
C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

niño huérfano o abandonado; una persona o animal vagabundo
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
La caridad ayuda a los huérfanos y a los vagabundos a encontrar hogares y familias.
C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

conversación formal
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
Los profesores participaron en una profunda conversación sobre el futuro de la educación.
C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

trabajo arduo
Meaning
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
Example
After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.
Después de años de trabajo arduo, finalmente completó su título.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

incompresible
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
Los líquidos generalmente se consideran incomprensibles.
C2 noun /ˈpɛtjʊləns/

petulance

petulancia
Meaning
The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.
Su petulancia durante la reunión molestó a todos.
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

garantía
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
El arrendador requirió una garantía antes de alquilar el apartamento.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

compendio
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
El libro es un compendio de mitos y leyendas antiguas.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

deshidratar
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
El sol caliente puede secar rápidamente las plantas en el desierto.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

confuso, aturdido
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
Su mente se sentía confusa después de la larga y agotadora reunión.
C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

desarmar
Meaning
to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense
Example
The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.
Se ordenó a los soldados desarmar a los prisioneros.
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

sargento de armas
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
El sargento de armas escoltó al miembro disruptivo fuera del salón.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

engatusar
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
Ella logró engatusar a su amiga para que se uniera al viaje.
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

compensación
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
La compañía ofreció una compensación financiera al trabajador herido.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

anhelo
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
Ella tenía un anhelo por chocolate a altas horas de la noche.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

malinterpretar
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Él malinterpretó las instrucciones del profesor e hizo la tarea incorrectamente.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

encantación
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
El mago recitó una encantación para invocar los espíritus.
C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

sediento, ansioso
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
El explorador estaba sediento de aventura.
C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

valiente
Meaning
Brave, determined, and courageous
Example
The stouthearted soldier never gave up.
El soldado valiente nunca se rindió.
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

palabrería
Meaning
Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.
Example
The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.
El contrato estaba lleno de palabrería legal innecesaria.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

degradado, sórdido
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
La novela revela el lado sórdido de la vida en la ciudad.
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

codicioso
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
El codicioso propietario aumentó el alquiler de manera injusta.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

comentario entre paréntesis
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
Añadió un comentario entre paréntesis durante la conferencia.
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

navegar lo más cerca posible del viento
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
El yate estaba navegando lo más cerca posible del viento mientras cortaba las olas.
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

imperturbabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
Su imperturbabilidad durante la crisis impresionó a todos.
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

saltar alegremente
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
Los corderos saltaron alegremente en el campo bajo el sol.
C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

cinta decorativa
Meaning
a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party
Example
The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.
El soldado llevaba una cinta decorativa roja en su gorra.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

inexorable
Meaning
Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
Example
The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.
El inexorable aumento de la tecnología está cambiando cada aspecto de la vida.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

sang-froid
Meaning
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
Example
The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.
El líder manejó la crisis con un notable sang-froid.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

libre de gérmenes
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
Los cirujanos deben trabajar en un ambiente aséptico para prevenir infecciones.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

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

disport

divertirse
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
Los niños se divirtieron en el jardín.
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

combustible
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
Las hojas secas son altamente combustibles.
C2 noun /dʒuːt liːf/

Jute leaf

hoja de yute
Meaning
the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable
Example
Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine.
La hoja de yute es rica en vitaminas y minerales y a menudo se cocina con lentejas en la cocina bengalí.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

metafísico
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
El metafísico debatió la esencia de la realidad con sus compañeros.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

ornithologist

ornitólogo
Meaning
a scientist who studies birds
Example
The ornithologist spent years studying migratory birds.
El ornitólogo pasó años estudiando aves migratorias.
C2 noun /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

recrudescence

recrudecimiento
Meaning
a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition
Example
Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts.
Los funcionarios de salud advirtieron sobre un brote de sarampión en varios distritos.
C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

eliminar
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
Este nuevo sistema elimina la necesidad de ingresar datos manualmente.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːbəl/

hobble

caminar torcido
Meaning
to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury
Example
He hobbled across the room after twisting his ankle.
Él caminó torcido por la habitación después de torcerse el tobillo.
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

casto; virtuoso
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
Ella vivió una vida casta y virtuosa.
C2 noun

Kinsfolk

familia, parientes
C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

mocasín
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
Se puso unos cómodos mocasines antes de salir.
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

sonreír de manera tonta o afectada
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
Ella sonrió tontamente ante su cumplido, claramente avergonzada.
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

transformar en actividades más elevadas
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
Ella sublimó su ira en pintar hermosos paisajes.