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C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

mordiendo; frío intenso; crítico agudo o áspero
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
El frío mordaz hizo que todos temblaran.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

intoxicate

felicidad
Meaning
to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs
Example
The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

fusionar / combinar
Meaning
To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.
Example
The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.
El artículo tiende a fusionar los hechos con las opiniones.
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

rumor; chisme
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
Las acusaciones se basaron en rumores en lugar de pruebas concretas o el testimonio de testigos.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

modesto
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
Ella vive en una casa modesta pero es muy feliz.
C1 verb koʊˈɜrs

coerce

coaccionar
Meaning
To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.
Example
The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.
El gerente intentó coaccionar a los empleados para que trabajaran horas extras.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

partido de práctica
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
El equipo tuvo un partido de práctica antes de que comenzara la temporada oficial.
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

anémico
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
El doctor recetó suplementos de hierro para su condición anémica.
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

boa constrictora
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
El boa constrictor se envolvió alrededor de su presa.
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

deteriorado
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
Vivían en una casa deteriorada en el borde de la ciudad.
C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

salvar
Meaning
To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.
Example
They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.
Lograron salvar algunos bienes del incendio.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

normalidad
Meaning
The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.
Example
After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.
Después de la inundación, la ciudad luchó por recuperar un sentido de normalidad.
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

procesar y utilizar alimentos para el crecimiento
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
El hígado ayuda a metabolizar toxinas.
C1 noun ˈpɑː.sɪŋ

parsing

análisis de la estructura de la oración
Meaning
The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.
Example
The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax.
El modelo de IA realiza el análisis de oraciones para entender la sintaxis.
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

cardiólogo
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
Ella hizo una cita con un cardiólogo debido al dolor en su pecho.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigada
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
La brigada de bomberos llegó rápidamente para apagar las llamas.
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

ferocidad, violencia, intensidad
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
La ferocidad de la tormenta fue devastadora.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

cartografía
Meaning
The science or practice of drawing maps.
Example
She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.
Estudió cartografía en la universidad para aprender a diseñar mapas.
C1 verb /pərˈteɪn/

pertain

relacionarse
Meaning
to relate or have reference to something
Example
The rules pertain to all students in the school.
Las reglas se aplican a todos los estudiantes en la escuela.
C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

persona importante
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
Varios dignatarios extranjeros asistieron al banquete estatal.
C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

sobriedad
Meaning
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
Example
He has maintained his sobriety for five years.
Ha mantenido su sobriedad durante cinco años.
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

precoz
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
El niño precoz estaba leyendo novelas a la edad de cinco años.
C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

disparidad
Meaning
A great difference or inequality.
Example
Disparity between countries must be reduced.
La disparidad entre los países debe ser reducida.
C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

coerción
Meaning
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Example
Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.
Los ciberdelincuentes usan la coerción para obtener información.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

amistoso
Meaning
pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
Example
They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.
Encontraron el café un lugar amistoso para reunirse y charlar.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

semejanza; parecido
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
El retrato muestra una gran semejanza con su abuela.
C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

paternidad
Meaning
The state of being someone's father.
Example
He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.
Él pidió una prueba de paternidad para confirmar su relación con el niño.
C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

diseminación
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
La diseminación de información falsa es un gran problema.
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

alegre y despreocupado
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
Ella dio un discurso de tono alegre en la fiesta.
C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

emblema
Meaning
A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.
Example
The dove is an emblem of peace.
La paloma es un emblema de paz.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

redundancia
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
El documento contenía redundancia que lo hacía innecesariamente largo.
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

paisaje marino
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
El artista pintó un hermoso paisaje marino al atardecer.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

laborioso
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
Él dio una explicación trabajosa que confundió a la audiencia.
C1 noun /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/

Vagabond

vagabundo; nómada
Meaning
a person who has no home or job and travels from place to place
Example
The old vagabond wandered through the streets looking for food.
El viejo vagabundo caminaba por las calles buscando comida.
C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

presuntuoso
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
Fue presuntuoso de su parte tomar esa decisión sin consultar a los demás.
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪslɪŋ/

bristling

erizado; lleno de energía
Meaning
full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up
Example
He entered the room bristling with confidence.
Entró en la habitación lleno de confianza.
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

melancólico
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
Se volvió melancólico después de perder su trabajo.
C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

concurrencia
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
El proyecto se completó con la concurrencia de todos los departamentos.
C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

vigilancia, vigilancia
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
El guardia mantenía un lookout para actividades sospechosas.
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

detonación
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
La repentina detonación sacudió todo el edificio.
C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

fama; superioridad
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
El profesor alcanzó la fama en el campo de la física cuántica.
C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

ejemplar
Meaning
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Example
She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.
Fue elogiada por su ética de trabajo ejemplar y dedicación.
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

catalizador
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
Su discurso actuó como un catalizador para el cambio en la comunidad.
C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

centralización
Meaning
The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.
Example
Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.
La centralización excesiva puede ralentizar la toma de decisiones.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

inarticulate

inarticulado
Meaning
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
Example
She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.
Ella se volvió inarticulada con emoción durante el discurso.
C1 noun /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

imprisonment

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

Polestar

estrella polar
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
Los marineros usaron la estrella polar para navegar por el océano.
C1 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

cumplimiento
Meaning
The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.
Example
Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.
El sueño de convertirse en doctora finalmente se hizo realidad.
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

tempestuoso, agitado
Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
Su relación tempestuosa a menudo oscilaba entre el amor y la ira.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

rojo intenso
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
La puesta de sol roja intensa pintó el cielo con hermosos tonos.
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

pantano
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
Los excursionistas se quedaron atrapados en un pantano.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrniə/

hernia

hernia
Meaning
A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.
El doctor le diagnosticó una hernia inguinal.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

bálsamo
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
El bálsamo ayudó a aliviar el dolor de su quemadura solar.
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

metafórico
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
Él usó un lenguaje metafórico para describir sus emociones.
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

mosaico
Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
El techo de la iglesia estaba decorado con un hermoso mosaico.
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 /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

purificar
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
El nuevo líder prometió purgar la corrupción del gobierno.
C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

agitar, provocar
Meaning
to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change
Example
The protesters agitated for better working conditions.
Los manifestantes agitaron por mejores condiciones laborales.
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

esposar
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
Las regulaciones anticuadas encadenan a las pequeñas empresas y ralentizan la innovación.
C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

ríspido
Meaning
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example
His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
Su respuesta ríspida hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

mercenario
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
El mercenario luchó por quien pagó el salario más alto.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrkəl/

encircle

rodear
Meaning
to form a circle around something
Example
The protesters encircled the building in a human chain.
Los manifestantes rodearon el edificio en una cadena humana.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

unstated

no expresado
Meaning
not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid
Example
The contract included several unstated expectations.
El contrato incluía varias expectativas no expresadas.
C1 adjective ɪˈθɪə.ri.əl

ethereal

celestial, delicado, sobrenatural
Meaning
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
Example
Her voice had an ethereal quality.
Su voz tenía una calidad etérea.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

hermandad
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
El movimiento feminista creó un fuerte sentido de hermandad entre las mujeres.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

impulsivo
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
Su decisión impulsiva condujo a consecuencias inesperadas.
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

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

subsist

subsistir
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
Muchos aldeanos todavía subsisten de la pesca y la agricultura.
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

soberano, supremo
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
El gobierno soberano tiene control sobre su moneda.
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

cenit
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
Su carrera alcanzó su cenit a fines de los años 90.
C1 verb /ɪmˈploʊd/

implode

implosionar
Meaning
To collapse or burst inward violently.
Example
The old building imploded during the demolition.
El viejo edificio implosionó durante la demolición.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

liberación
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
Los movimientos de liberación inspiraron a muchos países.
C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

empujón con el codo
Meaning
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
Example
She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.
Ella lo empujó suavemente para que estuviera en silencio durante la reunión.
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

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

Inflammable

inflamable; combustible
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
El material inflamable se prendió rápidamente.
C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

gladiador
Meaning
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
Example
The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
El gladiador luchó valientemente en la arena.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

poco frecuente
Meaning
Happening rarely or not often.
Example
He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.
Él hacía visitas poco frecuentes a su ciudad natal después de mudarse al extranjero.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

alteración no autorizada
Meaning
The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
Example
Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.
Alterar pruebas es un delito criminal.
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

tardío
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
Me envió una tarjeta de cumpleaños tardía.
C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

terrestre
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
Los humanos son seres terrestres que viven en la tierra.
C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

activo; en efecto; funcionando; operativo;
Meaning
Functioning; in effect; working; active;
Example
The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.
Los nuevos protocolos de seguridad se volvieron operativos inmediatamente después del accidente.
C1 noun /əbˈdʒɛktər/

objector

opositor
Meaning
a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something
Example
The objector raised his concerns during the town meeting.
El opositor expresó sus preocupaciones durante la reunión del consejo.
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

descentralizado
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
El sistema descentralizado permitió un mayor control a nivel local.
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

análogo
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
El cerebro humano es análogo a una supercomputadora.
C1 adjective /ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk/

metabolic

metabólico
Meaning
Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.
El ejercicio regular mejora la eficiencia metabólica.
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

adornos
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
El rey apareció con todos los adornos de la realeza.
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

rubrica / directriz
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
El maestro proporcionó una rúbrica de calificación para la tarea.
C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

tecnicismo
Meaning
A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.
Example
The case was dismissed on a technicality.
El caso fue desestimado por una tecnicidad.
C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

apreciable; significativo; considerable en cantidad
Meaning
noticeable; significant; considerable in amount
Example
There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.
Hubo una mejora apreciable en sus puntuaciones de prueba.
C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

agente
Meaning
a police officer of the lowest rank
Example
The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.
El agente dirigió el tráfico en la intersección concurrida.
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

empezar un negocio utilizando recursos personales sin financiación externa
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
Él comenzó su empresa con recursos mínimos.
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

disección
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
La disección del espécimen reveló detalles importantes sobre su estructura.
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

dilema complicado o acertijo
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
El dilema ético desconcertó a los investigadores.
C1 noun /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/

Trachea

tráquea
Meaning
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
Example
The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.
La tráquea está protegida por anillos de cartílago que la mantienen abierta.
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

subsidio
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
La subsidización de la agricultura ayuda a los agricultores a mantener la producción de cultivos.
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

dulce
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
Los niños disfrutaron de los dulces tradicionales durante el festival.
C1 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

substanciar
Meaning
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
Example
The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.
El abogado trabajó para substanciar las reclamaciones con pruebas sólidas.
C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

perpetuo
Meaning
never-ending or continuous
Example
She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
Vivía con un miedo perpetuo de ser descubierta.
C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

arrendamiento; contrato de alquiler
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
Ellos firmaron un contrato de arrendamiento de dos años para el apartamento.
C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

carnívoro
Meaning
feeding on other animals; meat-eating
Example
Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.
Los leones son animales carnívoros que cazan otros animales para alimentarse.
C1 adjective /freɪl/

frail

débil
Meaning
Physically weak and delicate.
Example
The old man was too frail to walk without help.
El anciano estaba demasiado débil para caminar sin ayuda.
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

diluir
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
Debes diluir el jugo con agua antes de servirlo a los niños.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

monocromo
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
La película antigua fue rodada enteramente en monocromo.
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

rechazado
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
Él se sintió como un rechazado en su nueva escuela.
C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

dividir, cortar
Meaning
to split or divide; to cut through forcefully
Example
He used an axe to cleave the wood.
Usó un hacha para dividir la madera.
C1 verb /feɪn/

feign

fingir, simular
Meaning
to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of
Example
She feigned illness to avoid going to work.
Ella fingió estar enferma para evitar ir a trabajar.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

caluroso y húmedo, atractivo
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
El clima caluroso y húmedo dificultaba concentrarse en el trabajo.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

conectar o vincular de cerca; torcer o combinar estrechamente
Meaning
To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.
Example
Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.
Sus vidas se entrelazaron a lo largo de años de amistad.
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

prodigio
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
Mozart fue un prodigio infantil en la música.
C1 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

oasis
Meaning
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge
Example
The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.
Los viajeros encontraron un oasis después de varios días en el desierto.
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

persuadir
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
Ella logró convencer al gato para que bajara del árbol con algo de comida.
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

insistente
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
El vendedor era demasiado insistente, lo que alejó a los clientes.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

contrarrestar
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
El medicamento ayuda a contrarrestar los efectos secundarios del tratamiento.
C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

habitual
Meaning
Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.
Example
He was a habitual latecomer to class.
Él era un habitual retrasado en clase.
C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

anfiteatro
Meaning
A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.
Example
The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.
El concierto se celebró en un antiguo anfiteatro.
C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

extraño; inusual; peculiar
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
La casa antigua tenía una atmósfera extraña que hacía sentir incómodos a los visitantes.
C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

proyectil
Meaning
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
Example
The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
El soldado esquivó el proyectil que venía.
C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

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

obstruct

obstruir
Meaning
to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.
El árbol caído obstruyó el camino durante varias horas.
C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

la vida vegetal encontrada en una región o hábitat particular
Meaning
The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.
La selva amazónica es hogar de una gran diversidad de flora.