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C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

dirigirse a; recurrir a
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
Después de cenar, se dirigió a su habitación para leer.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

genuino
Meaning
genuine; not pretended or insincere
Example
She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.
Ella expresó una alegría genuina por el éxito de su amiga.
C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

tenebroso
Meaning
extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
Example
They walked through the stygian cave with torches.
Caminaban a través de la cueva tenebrosa con antorchas.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

animalcule
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
El científico observó un animalcule moviéndose bajo el microscopio.
C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

el vello en la parte posterior del cuello de un animal que se erige cuando está enojado o alarmado; figurativamente, sentimientos de ira o resentimiento
Meaning
the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment
Example
His rude comment raised my hackles.
Su comentario grosero levantó mis hackles.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

malentendido
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
Existe un malentendido común sobre las causas de la enfermedad.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

floreciente
Meaning
in the process of blooming or flourishing
Example
The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.
Los árboles florecientes hicieron que el parque se viera hermoso.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

exceso
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
There was a surfeit of food at the festival.
Había un exceso de comida en el festival.
C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

repertorial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
Example
The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.
El estilo repertorial del periodista capturó cada detalle de la historia en desarrollo.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

amabilidad
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
Su amabilidad lo hizo popular entre sus compañeros.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

agudeza
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Su agudeza intelectual lo convirtió en un brillante científico.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

antropomórfico
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
La estatua tenía una forma antropomórfica que se parecía a un ser humano.
C2 noun /ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

tourniquet

torniquete
Meaning
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
Example
The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
El médico aplicó un torniquete para detener la hemorragia.
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

ruido, estruendo
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
El estruendo de las campanas de la iglesia llenó la plaza del pueblo.
C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

humerístico
Meaning
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Example
He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.
Estaba siendo humerístico cuando dijo que quería vivir en la luna.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

flor de cresta de gallo
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Las flores de cresta de gallo rojas y brillantes añadieron color vibrante al lecho del jardín.
C2 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

un poema humorístico de cinco versos
Meaning
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
Example
She recited a funny limerick at the party.
Ella recitó un limerick gracioso en la fiesta.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

invitador
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
El invitador saludó cordialmente a los invitados en la entrada.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

cauteloso
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
Ella estaba cautelosa de invertir en el nuevo negocio.
C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

progreso
Meaning
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
Example
The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.
La compañía hizo avances significativos en el mercado móvil.
C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

juguetón o travieso
Meaning
playfully humorous or mischievous
Example
His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.
Sus comentarios juguetones hicieron reír a todos.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

bien mueble / propiedad personal
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
En el pasado, los esclavos eran considerados la propiedad personal de sus dueños.
C2 noun /ˈθiːɪzəm/

theism

teísmo
Meaning
Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
Example
Theism is central to many world religions.
El teísmo es central en muchas religiones del mundo.
C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

diligente; aplicado;
Meaning
showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work
Example
She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.
Ella fue diligente en su investigación, pasando horas en la biblioteca todos los días.
C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

grosella seca
Meaning
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Example
Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.
El polvo de grosella seca es excelente para el crecimiento del cabello.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

interpolar
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
El editor interpoló un párrafo faltante en el manuscrito.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominioso
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
El equipo sufrió una ignominiosa derrota en la final.
C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

deprimir
Meaning
to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited
Example
The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.
La noticia de su fracaso pareció deprimirlo profundamente.
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

declarar
Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
El actor declamó sus líneas con gran intensidad.
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

sangre azul
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
Ella vino de una familia de sangre azul con siglos de herencia real.
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.
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

estratagema
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
El general ideó una astuta estratagema para engañar al enemigo.
C2 noun /rɪˈpoʊst/

riposte

replica aguda
Meaning
a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult
Example
Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.
Su aguda réplica dejó a todos en silencio.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

deadpan

impasible
Meaning
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
Example
She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.
Ella entregó el chiste en una voz completamente impasible.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

interlocutor
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue
Example
She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.
Ella era una interlocutora hábil durante el debate.
C2 noun /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

efluvio
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
El efluvio de la fábrica se extendió por todo el vecindario.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

valor
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
El joven atleta mostró su valor en el partido final.
C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

proximidad
Meaning
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
Example
The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.
La proximidad de sus casas los hizo amigos cercanos.
C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

desuso
Meaning
a state of disuse or inactivity
Example
The old law has fallen into desuetude.
La vieja ley ha caído en desuso.
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

elegía
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
El coro cantó una solemne elegía en el funeral.
C2 noun /ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

expostulation

protesta
Meaning
the act of expressing protest or disagreement
Example
His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored.
Su protesta contra las reglas injustas fue ignorada.
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

istmo
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
El Canal de Panamá corta a través del Istmo de Panamá.
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

acostumbrado
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
Ella se levantó temprano, como solía hacer.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

quejoso
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
Él es un gruñón por la mañana antes del café.
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

engañar
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
El estafador intentó engañar a las personas mayores y robarles sus ahorros.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

caracterizado por atacar o rechazar creencias, tradiciones o valores establecidos
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
Sus puntos de vista iconoclásticos desafiaron la sabiduría convencional de la industria.
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.kəm/

oakum

fibra de cuerda vieja
Meaning
loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships
Example
The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.
Los constructores de barcos usaron oakum para sellar las grietas en las tablas de madera.
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 /ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/

untoward

inesperado
Meaning
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
Example
The meeting ended without any untoward incidents.
La reunión terminó sin incidentes inesperados.
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

volubilidad
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
Su volubilidad lo convirtió en un exitoso presentador de radio.
C2 adjective /ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

adipose

adiposo
Meaning
Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.
Example
The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature.
El doctor explicó que el tejido era principalmente adiposo en la naturaleza.
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

albita
Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
Los geólogos descubrieron cristales de albita en la muestra de roca.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

precesión
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
Los astrónomos estudian la precesión de los equinoccios.
C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

besar
Meaning
To kiss.
Example
They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.
Ellos se besaron debajo del muérdago durante la fiesta.
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
El pescador remó su bote pequeño a través del lago.
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

asonante
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
El poema está lleno de palabras asonantes que crean un ritmo musical.
C2 noun /ˌænɪˈmɒmɪtər/

anemometer

anemómetro
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.
Example
The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.
El científico utilizó un anemómetro para registrar la velocidad del viento durante la tormenta.
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

examen oral
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Las pruebas de Viva Voce evalúan las habilidades de comunicación.
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

charla innecesaria / alboroto
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
Después de mucha charla innecesaria, finalmente acordaron el plan.
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.
C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

claros en el bosque
Meaning
An open space in a forest or woods.
Example
They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.
Descansaron en un claro soleado después de su largo paseo.
C2 adjective /ˈrævənɪŋ/

ravening

hambriento y codicioso
Meaning
Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.
Example
The ravening wolves circled the camp.
Los lobos hambrientos rodearon el campamento.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

malversar
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
El contador fue acusado de malversar los fondos de la empresa.
C2 noun, verb /ɡɔːl/

gall

descaro, molestar
Meaning
Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.
Example
She had the gall to question his decision.
Ella tenía el descaro de cuestionar su decisión.
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

rebus
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
A los niños les encantaba resolver los rompecabezas de rebus en la revista.
C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

preponderancia
Meaning
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
Example
There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.
Había una preponderancia de evidencia contra el acusado.
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

jazmín nocturno
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
El árbol de jazmín nocturno florece solo después del atardecer con sus pequeñas flores blancas.
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

relacionado con el amor
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
Los versos del poeta estaban llenos de temas amorosos.
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 /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

acuerdo
Meaning
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
Example
There is a strong concordance between the two reports.
Hay una fuerte concordancia entre los dos informes.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

depositario
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
El depositario debe cuidar adecuadamente los bienes.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

ser necesario o apropiado para alguien hacer algo
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
Sería conveniente que estudiaras antes del examen.
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

líquido
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
El químico explicó cómo funcionaba el líquido en el experimento.
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

presentar evidencia o razones
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
El abogado adujo varios ejemplos para respaldar su caso.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

acontecer
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
Las nubes oscuras sugerían que se acercaba una tormenta.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

exultar
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
Los aficionados exultaron después de que su equipo ganó el campeonato.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

cobertura externa
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
La serpiente pierde su cobertura externa a medida que crece.
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

arroz inflado
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
Disfruto comer arroz inflado como un bocadillo saludable.
C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

minero de carbón
Meaning
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
Example
The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.
El minero de carbón pasó largas horas bajo tierra extrayendo carbón.
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

inculpar
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
La evidencia parecía inculpar al sospechoso en el crimen.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

que se convierte en líquido al absorber humedad
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
El azúcar no es deliquescente, pero la sal sí puede serlo.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

distensible
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
El estómago es un órgano distensible que puede expandirse después de comer.
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

incomprensible o insondable
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
El océano parecía incomprensible cuando se extendía hasta el horizonte.
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

golpear con un garrote
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
El guardia fue golpeado con un garrote por el atacante en el callejón.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocrasy

teocracia
Meaning
Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.
Example
Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.
La teocracia a menudo fusiona la autoridad religiosa con el poder político.
C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

actor
Meaning
An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.
Example
The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.
El festival estuvo lleno de actores talentosos de todo el país.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

iluminante
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
La lámpara actuó como un iluminante en la cueva oscura.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

hombre-devorador
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
El tigre se convirtió en un hombre-devorador famoso en el pueblo.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

animosidad / propósito
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
Su discurso fue impulsado por animosidad contra la política.
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

torcido
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
El cuadro en la pared estaba colgado ligeramente torcido.
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

bruscamente
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
Ella desechó la sugerencia de manera brusca.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdərət/

immoderate

excesivo
Meaning
excessive; beyond reasonable limits
Example
He has an immoderate love for sweets.
Él tiene un amor excesivo por los dulces.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

profiláctico
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
El doctor recetó un tratamiento profiláctico para prevenir la infección.
C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

liberar de la esclavitud
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
El terrateniente decidió liberar a sus esclavos.
C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

embellecer con un diseño elevado
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
La tarjeta de invitación estaba embellecida con letras doradas.
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

apropiarse injustamente
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
El dictador se apropió injustamente de todos los poderes para él mismo.
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

inmanente
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
Él creía que los valores morales son inmanentes en la naturaleza humana.
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

apestoso; dañino o desagradable
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
El apestoso olor de la basura hizo que todos se taparan las narices.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

prerrogativa
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
El coche de la empresa era una de las prerrogativas de su cargo ejecutivo.
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

sílfide
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
Ella se movió por el escenario como una sílfide, ligera y elegante.
C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

conciliar
Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
Él intentó conciliar al cliente enojado con una disculpa.
C2 noun /dʒuːt/

jute

yute
Meaning
a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth
Example
Jute is widely used to make eco-friendly bags and ropes.
El yute se utiliza para fabricar bolsas y cuerdas.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/

inexpedient

desaconsejable
Meaning
Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.
Example
It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research.
Sería desaconsejable invertir sin una investigación adecuada.
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

subyugar
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
El imperio trató de subyugar a los reinos vecinos.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

rasgos del rostro
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
Los rasgos de su rostro eran agudos y severos.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

adinerado; rico; acaudalado
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
Ella proviene de una familia adinerada con extensas propiedades inmobiliarias.
C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

protestar enérgicamente
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
El político comenzó a protestar enérgicamente contra la corrupción.
C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

desgastado por el tiempo
Meaning
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
Example
The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.
La casa desgastada por el tiempo llevaba una sensación de historia y nostalgia.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

regente
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
La reina regente introdujo varias reformas durante su reinado.
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

saciar
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
La gran comida sació su hambre.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

relacionado con apelaciones
Meaning
relating to appeals in a court of law
Example
The case was taken to an appellate court.
El caso fue llevado a un tribunal de apelaciones.
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

prometerse
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
Decidieron prometerse después de años de amistad.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/

unassured

inseguro
Meaning
Lacking confidence or certainty.
Example
She gave an unassured answer during the interview.
Ella dio una respuesta insegura durante la entrevista.
C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

calmado y sensato
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
Ella permaneció calmada durante la crisis.
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

indirecta
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
La indirecta del gerente fue dirigida hacia su competidor.
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

línea recta
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
Hizo una línea recta hacia la mesa de comida tan pronto como entró a la fiesta.
C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

escudo o emblema con un escudo de armas
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
El emblema familiar estaba exhibido en el escudo sobre la chimenea.
C2 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

oblicuidad
Meaning
Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.
Example
The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.
El político fue criticado por la oblicuidad de sus respuestas.
C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

afable
Meaning
friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner
Example
He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.
Es un anfitrión tan afable que todos se sienten cómodos en sus fiestas.
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

anacrónico
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
Sus puntos de vista sobre los roles de género se consideran anacrónicos.
C2 noun dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

judiciousness

sensatez, juicio prudente
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
Example
Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated.
Se apreció su sensatez al tomar decisiones.