brattish
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN English BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Español FR Francés DE Alemán RU Ruso ZH Chino JA Japonés
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

malcriado
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
El niño malcriado hizo un berrinche cuando no consiguió su juguete.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

jugoso
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
El filete estaba tan jugoso que se deshizo en mi boca.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

satírico
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
La novela tiene una visión satírica de la vida urbana.
C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

bribón; persona violenta;
Meaning
a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person
Example
The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.
El bribón amenazó al tendero por dinero.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

adaptación climática
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
La adaptación climática garantiza la resiliencia al cambio.
C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

agrícola
Meaning
Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.
Example
The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.
La economía del país sigue siendo en gran parte agrícola.
C1 noun /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

reconnaissance

reconocimiento
Meaning
A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.
Example
The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.
Los soldados realizaron un reconocimiento del campamento enemigo.
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

reprender
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
El profesor reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

estratégico
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Las políticas estratégicas mejoran la competitividad.
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

arrugar
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Él arrugó el papel y lo tiró a la papelera.
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

oculto
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
Ella siempre estuvo fascinada por lo oculto y su conocimiento oculto.
A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

negativo
Meaning
Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.
Example
She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.
Ella tenía una actitud negativa sobre el próximo proyecto.
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

hecho deliberadamente
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
Sus acciones deliberadas mostraron gran cuidado y reflexión.
B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

digerir
Meaning
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
Example
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
Toma tiempo digerir una comida pesada.
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

despótico
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
El reinado despótico del rey dejó a la gente en miseria.
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

hablar tontamente
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
Él hablaba sin cesar sobre sus pequeños logros.
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

pasatiempo
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
Leer libros es su pasatiempo favorito durante los fines de semana.
B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

pretensión
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
Él no hizo ninguna pretensión de estar interesado en la conversación.
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

construir un puente, hacer conexiones
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
La nueva iniciativa está tendiendo un puente entre el desarrollo urbano y rural.
A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

dolor; sufrimiento físico o angustia emocional
Meaning
physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress
Example
The patient felt severe pain in his back.
El paciente sintió un dolor severo en su espalda.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

tragón
Meaning
a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
Example
The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.
El tragón devoró el banquete con gran entusiasmo.
C1 noun /ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃən/

intimation

insinuación
Meaning
A subtle or indirect hint or suggestion.
Example
She gave no intimation of her plans.
Ella no dio ninguna insinuación sobre sus planes.
C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

bruja
Meaning
an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch
Example
In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.
En el cuento de hadas, la malvada bruja vivía sola en una cabaña en lo profundo del bosque.
C1 verb /ɡloʊt/

gloat

regodearse
Meaning
To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.
Example
He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.
Él no pudo evitar regodearse sobre el fracaso de su rival.
B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

duro; áspero; cruel; severo
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
La maestra dio críticas duras sobre mi trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

cortesía, respeto mutuo
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
La reunión se realizó con cortesía y respeto.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

severamente
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
El paciente resultó gravemente herido en el accidente.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.ʃɜːrt/

T-shirt

camiseta
Meaning
a casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar
Example
She bought a new t-shirt for the summer vacation.
Ella compró una nueva camiseta para las vacaciones de verano.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

relevancia
Meaning
the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The relevance of the information was clear to everyone.
La relevancia de la información era clara para todos.
A1 noun /mʌnθ/

month

mes
Meaning
a period of about four weeks or one-twelfth of a year
Example
She visits her grandparents once a month.
Ella visita a sus abuelos una vez al mes.
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

diferir
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
Las opiniones difieren sobre este tema.
C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

corrupto
Meaning
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
Example
The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.
El político fue acusado de ser venal y corrupto.
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

evaluación
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
La evaluación anual determina los incrementos salariales.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

filántropo
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
El filántropo donó millones para construir escuelas en áreas rurales.
B1 noun /ˈpiː.nʌt/

Peanut

cacahuete
Meaning
an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking
Example
Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries.
Los cacahuetes asados son un snack popular en muchos países.
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

flor de narciso
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
Un narciso floreció en el jardín durante la primavera.
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

alimento
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
Las frutas y verduras son alimentos importantes para un cuerpo saludable.
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.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

irónico, sarcástico
Meaning
happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic
Example
It is ironic that the fire station burned down.
Es irónico que la estación de bomberos se haya quemado.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

impedir
Meaning
To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.
Example
Lack of funds can impede business growth.
La falta de fondos puede impedir el crecimiento empresarial.
B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

asegurar
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
Necesito asegurar mi coche nuevo.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

costoso
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Su error resultó ser muy costoso para la empresa.
C2 adjective /voʊˈsɪfərəs/

vociferous

vociferante
Meaning
expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way
Example
The vociferous crowd demanded justice.
La multitud vociferante exigió justicia.
C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

desenterrar
Meaning
To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.
Example
Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.
Los arqueólogos desenterraron artefactos antiguos en el sitio.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

agrupado
Meaning
pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
Example
The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.
Los soldados estaban en filas agrupadas, listos para la inspección.
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

corroer
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
Las tuberías de hierro se corrodieron con el tiempo debido a la exposición al agua.
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

dicotomía
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
La dicotomía entre la tradición y la modernidad a menudo es debatida.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

sísmico
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
La región es conocida por su actividad sísmica.
B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

dominar
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
La compañía domina el mercado de teléfonos inteligentes.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

mentir
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
Lo atraparon mintiendo sobre sus calificaciones.
C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

regulatorio
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
El gobierno aplica políticas regulatorias para la estabilidad financiera.
A1 article /æn/

an

un/una
Meaning
used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound
Example
She ate an apple for breakfast.
Ella comió una manzana para el desayuno.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

regenerar
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
El lagarto puede regenerar su cola perdida.
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

pentagrama
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
El mago dibujó un pentagrama en el suelo como parte del ritual.
C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

sublime, grandioso, majestuoso
Meaning
Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Example
The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.
La sublime belleza del paisaje montañoso me dejó sin aliento.
B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

explotación
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
La explotación de los recursos marinos ha causado daños significativos.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

conciencia
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
Su conciencia en el trabajo condujo a un proyecto bien organizado.
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.
B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

desplegar
Meaning
to position strategically; to use effectively
Example
The military will deploy troops to the border.
El ejército desplegará tropas en la frontera.
B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

color claro
Meaning
a pale or bright shade of any color
Example
The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.
Las paredes fueron pintadas en colores claros para hacer que la habitación se viera más grande.
C2 verb /ɪnˈræptʃər/

enrapture

fascinar
Meaning
To fill someone with great delight or joy.
Example
The beautiful music enraptured the audience.
La hermosa música fascinó a la audiencia.
B1 noun /læd/

lad

chico
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
El chico ayudó a su padre en la tienda.
C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

endivia
Meaning
A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.
Example
She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.
Añadió endivia fresca a la ensalada para darle un sabor ligeramente amargo.
A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

tarde
Meaning
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
Example
He arrived late to the meeting.
Llegó tarde a la reunión.
C1 verb /ˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt/

irrigate

regar
Meaning
to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water
Example
Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.
Los agricultores riegan sus campos durante la temporada seca.
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

presagiar
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
Las nubes oscuras presagian una tormenta.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈfɛnd/

forfend

proteger, defender, evitar
Meaning
to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent
Example
May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey.
Que la buena fortuna proteja contra cualquier peligro en nuestro viaje.
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

color profundo
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
El artista usó colores profundos para crear un efecto dramático.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

prevenir
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
El gobierno actuó rápidamente para prevenir una crisis financiera.
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

moverse inquieto, estar inquieto
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
El niño empezó a moverse durante la larga conferencia.
A2 noun /ˈtʊərɪst/

tourist

turista
Meaning
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example
The city attracts many tourists every year.
La ciudad atrae a muchos turistas cada año.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

gloria; honra; esplendor
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
El atleta se deleitó en la gloria de ganar la medalla de oro olímpica.
B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

fruncir el ceño
Meaning
to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration
Example
She frowned when she heard the bad news.
Ella frunció el ceño cuando escuchó las malas noticias.
B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

socialismo
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
En el socialismo, los recursos se distribuyen de manera equitativa entre los ciudadanos.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

micrómetro
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
El ingeniero usó un micrómetro para medir el grosor del cable.
C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

lucha a caballo
Meaning
to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
Example
The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.
Los caballeros se prepararon para luchar a caballo frente a la multitud animada.
C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

alivio
Meaning
relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem
Example
Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.
El alivio suele ser el enfoque principal del cuidado para los pacientes terminales.
C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

agricultura regenerativa
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
La agricultura regenerativa mejora la fertilidad del suelo y la biodiversidad.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

agotador; tedioso y aburrido
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
El agotador viaje tomó doce horas para completarse.
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

anfibio
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
El vehículo anfibio puede viajar tanto en tierra como en agua.
C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

verter o untar grasa derretida, jugos o líquido sobre la carne mientras se cocina
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
Ella bastó el pavo cada 30 minutos para mantenerlo jugoso.
C1 verb /ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline

inclinarse
Meaning
to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt
Example
She is inclined to agree with the proposal.
Ella está inclinada a estar de acuerdo con la propuesta.
C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

restablecimiento de relaciones
Meaning
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Example
The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.
Los dos países firmaron un acuerdo que marcó un nuevo restablecimiento de relaciones.
C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

desdén
Meaning
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Example
His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.
Sus ideas fueron recibidas con desdén por la audiencia.
B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

intentar
Meaning
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean
Example
I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.
Tengo la intención de terminar este proyecto para mañana.
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

estridente, ruidoso
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
Su voz estridente hizo que el debate fuera incómodo.
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

contemplar; observar
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
Ella se quedó en silencio para contemplar el amanecer sobre las colinas.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

despectivo, desdeñoso
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
Ella le dio una mirada desdeñosa.
A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

adelante
Meaning
toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction
Example
The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.
Las tropas se movieron hacia adelante para asegurar el puente.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

atención sanitaria
Meaning
the organized provision of medical care to people
Example
The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.
El país invirtió considerablemente en atención sanitaria para mejorar la salud pública.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊksl/

forecastle

castillo de proa
Meaning
The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.
Example
The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift.
Los marineros se reunieron en el castillo de proa después de su turno.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

papeleta
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
Los votantes emitieron su papeleta en la elección.
A2 verb /kənˈsɪdər/

consider

considerar
Meaning
to think carefully about something, especially before making a decision
Example
She is considering studying abroad next year.
Ella está considerando estudiar en el extranjero el próximo año.
C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

plagiar
Meaning
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
Example
He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.
Se le advirtió que no plagiara el ensayo de su amigo.
C2 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

desvestir; quitar la ropa
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
La enfermera ayudó a desvestir al paciente para el examen.
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

grandeza
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
La grandeza del Coliseo atrae a millones de visitantes.
A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

la
Meaning
used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw her at the park yesterday.
La vi en el parque ayer.
C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

fortificación
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
Las fortificaciones protegieron la ciudad.
B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

casco
Meaning
a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers
Example
The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.
El ciclista siempre usaba un casco amarillo brillante para seguridad y visibilidad mientras montaba.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrpɪd/

torpid

lento
Meaning
Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.
Example
After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated.
Después de la larga caminata, se sintió lento y desmotivado.
C2 noun /kwɪˈɛsəns/

quiescence

quiescencia
Meaning
A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.
Example
The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades.
El volcán ha estado en un estado de quiescencia durante décadas.
A2 noun /ˈaɪ.lənd/

Island

isla
Meaning
a piece of land completely surrounded by water
Example
We visited a beautiful island during our vacation.
Visitamos una hermosa isla durante nuestras vacaciones.
B1 noun ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

balanced diet

dieta equilibrada
Meaning
A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
Example
A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
Una dieta equilibrada es esencial para mantener una buena salud.
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

azotar o flagelar a alguien como una forma de castigo o auto-disciplina
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
En la historia, algunos monjes se flagelaban como penitencia.
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

meditar / fuente de inspiración
Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
Ella se sentó junto a la ventana para pensar profundamente sobre su futuro.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

inconsistente
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
Sus respuestas fueron inconsistentes y confusas.
C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

secante
Meaning
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
Example
In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.
En geometría, un secante corta el círculo en dos puntos distintos.
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 /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

hostil / adverso
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
La política era hostil al crecimiento económico del país.
C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

gestión del suelo
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
La gestión adecuada del suelo mejora la productividad agrícola a largo plazo.
C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

dispar
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
Sus opiniones eran dispares, lo que llevó a debates.
C2 noun /juːˈkeɪs/

ukase

decreto
Meaning
An authoritative decree or order, especially one issued by a sovereign or government.
Example
The czar issued a ukase restricting the freedom of the press.
El zar emitió un decreto que restringía la libertad de prensa.
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

depredador/explotador
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
El pájaro depredador se lanzó sobre su presa.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

depositante
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
El depositante confió la obra de arte al museo.
B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

imponer
Meaning
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
Example
Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.
La contaminación impone efectos perjudiciales en el medio ambiente.
B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

recitar
Meaning
To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.
Example
The child recited a poem in front of the class.
El niño recitó un poema frente a la clase.
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.
C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

pervertir / persona pervertida
Meaning
As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.
Example
He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.
Él trató de pervertir la verdad para escapar del castigo.
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

cruz
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
La antigua iglesia exhibió una cruz tallada sobre el altar.
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

alineación; formar en fila
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
El entrenador anunció la alineación antes del partido.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

ilegal; ilícito
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
El tribunal declaró que la búsqueda era ilegal.