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A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

desayuno
Meaning
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning
Example
I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.
Hoy por la mañana comí cereales y tostadas para el desayuno.
C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

demoler
Meaning
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
Example
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
La vieja fábrica fue demolida para dar paso a nuevos apartamentos.
A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

historia
Meaning
The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.
Example
The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.
La historia de las civilizaciones antiguas fascina a los eruditos.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

imposible de enseñar
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
Era tan terco que se volvió casi imposible de enseñar.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

pez dorado
Meaning
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
Example
The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.
El pez dorado nadaba en círculos alrededor de su pecera de vidrio.
C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

neuroplasticidad
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
La neuroplasticidad permite que el cerebro se recablee después de una lesión.
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

retener
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
La empresa decidió retener a sus empleados experimentados.
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

a través
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
El puente se extiende a través del río.
B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

ensayo
Meaning
A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
Example
She wrote an essay about climate change.
Ella escribió un ensayo sobre el cambio climático.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

relacionado con un festival, festivo
Meaning
relating to a festival or celebration
Example
The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.
El salón estaba decorado de manera festiva para la boda.
B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

cúrcuma
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
Agrega cúrcuma al curry para dar color y sabor.
C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

anonimato
Meaning
The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.
Example
Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.
La anonimidad en línea protege a los usuarios de amenazas cibernéticas.
B2 noun /dʒɑːr/

Jar

tarro; bote
Meaning
a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect
Example
She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.
Ella guardó galletas caseras en un gran tarro de vidrio en el mostrador de la cocina.
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

pecuniario
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
Enfrentaron dificultades pecuniarias después de que el negocio fracasó.
B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

asegurar
Meaning
to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place
Example
Please secure the door before you leave.
Por favor asegura la puerta antes de irte.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

despreciable, abominable
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
Sus acciones engañosas fueron verdaderamente despreciables.
B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

robo
Meaning
the action or crime of stealing
Example
The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.
El robo de su billetera fue reportado a la policía.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

incomible
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
Los hongos eran venenosos y completamente incomestibles.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

centígrado (Celsius)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
El pronóstico del tiempo predijo 30 grados centígrados.
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

reforzamiento
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
El refuerzo positivo ayuda en el aprendizaje.
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

idéntico; exactamente igual
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
Los gemelos se ven completamente idénticos entre sí.
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 /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

tarántula
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
La tarántula se arrastraba por el suelo del desierto.
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

asentimiento
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
Ella asintió con la cabeza en silencio.
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

difundir
Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
El olor del pan recién hecho se difundió por toda la casa.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

incrustar
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
El periodista se incrustó con las tropas para reportar de primera mano.
C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

mal atribuir
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
La cita fue mal atribuida a Shakespeare.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

vital
Meaning
essential or necessary for life or success
Example
It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.
Es vital mantenerse hidratado durante el verano.
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

nobleza; rango alto
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
Él mostró gran nobleza al perdonar a sus enemigos.
B1 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/

plural

plural
Meaning
denoting more than one person or thing
Example
The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.
La palabra 'gatos' es el plural de 'gato'.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

infinito
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
El universo parece extenderse hacia el infinito.
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

centro sensorial
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
El sensorium del paciente estaba nublado después del accidente.
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

rudo
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
Su respuesta brusca terminó la conversación.
B2 noun /bent/

Bent

inclinación; tendencia
Meaning
a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something
Example
She has a natural bent for music and art.
Ella tiene una inclinación natural por la música y el arte.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

aeronauta
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
El aeronauta guió hábilmente el globo aerostático a través del valle.
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

soportar
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
Ella ya no puede soportar el dolor.
B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

inquilino
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
El arrendador se reunió con el nuevo inquilino para firmar el contrato de arrendamiento.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

pájaro tejedor
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
El pájaro tejedor construye hábilmente su nido intrincado
B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

miedo irracional; aversión
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
Example
She has a phobia of spiders.
Ella tiene fobia a las arañas.
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

desperado
Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
El alguacil estaba decidido a capturar al desperado que aterrorizaba la ciudad.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

decisivo
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
Su acción decisiva salvó a la empresa del colapso.
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

expandir
Meaning
Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.
Example
Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.
Expandir las oportunidades educativas ayuda a reducir la desigualdad.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

maíz
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
Los agricultores en la región cultivan maíz como su principal cultivo tanto para alimentos como para piensos para animales.
C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

técnica que utiliza actividades cerebrales en tiempo real para enseñar la autorregulación de la función cerebral
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
El neurofeedback mejora el rendimiento cognitivo y la relajación.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

consejero
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
El consejero organizó una reunión pública para discutir los problemas locales.
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

gentileza; refinamiento
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
Su natural gentileza y gracia la hicieron popular entre los círculos de alta sociedad.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

exagerar
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
Él tiende a exagerar sus logros.
C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

acariciar
Meaning
To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.
Example
She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.
Ella acarició al gatito suavemente en su regazo.
C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

perjuicio, daño, detrimento
Meaning
Harm, damage, impairment.
Example
Smoking is a detriment to health.
Fumar es un detrimento para la salud.
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

caparazón de tortuga o cangrejo
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
La tortuga se retiró a su caparazón para protegerse.
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

estiércol, abono orgánico
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
El estiércol orgánico mejora la fertilidad del suelo.
B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

espontáneo
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
Su danza espontánea en la lluvia fue hermosa.
C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

valiente
Meaning
Brave, determined, and courageous
Example
The stouthearted soldier never gave up.
El soldado valiente nunca se rindió.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

asombroso
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
La actuación del mago fue simplemente asombrosa.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

valediction

discurso de despedida
Meaning
The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.
Example
The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.
El profesor dio un emotivo discurso de despedida en su ceremonia de jubilación.
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

gritar
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
Ella gritó cuando vio la araña.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

especializarse
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Él decidió especializarse en cardiología.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

insignificante
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
Los efectos secundarios de este medicamento son insignificantes.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

astuto; astuto; engañoso
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
El zorro astuto escapó de la trampa utilizando su inteligencia astuta.
A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

monedas
Meaning
Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.
Example
He collected old coins from different countries.
Recogió monedas antiguas de diferentes países.
A2 verb /haɪd/

hide

esconder
Meaning
to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view
Example
Children like to hide during games.
A los niños les gusta esconderse durante los juegos.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

partidario
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
El debate rápidamente se volvió partidista, con cada lado defendiendo su propia agenda.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

desacralizar
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
Los vándalos desacralizaron las paredes del antiguo templo con grafiti.
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

carbohidratos
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
Los granos enteros son una excelente fuente de carbohidratos saludables.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

frente
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Example
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Él se secó el sudor de la frente.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

pagar en exceso
Meaning
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
Example
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
Ella se dio cuenta de que había pagado de más por las entradas del concierto.
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

pulgada / moverse lentamente
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Ella se acercó lentamente al borde del escenario.
C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

estrictamente; de manera inflexible
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
Las reglas son estrictamente aplicadas en esta institución.
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

otorgar
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
El rey otorgó honores a los valientes soldados.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

explosivo
Meaning
able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly
Example
The situation became explosive after the argument.
La situación se volvió explosiva después de la discusión.
C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

angélico
Meaning
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.
Example
The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.
El bebé tenía una sonrisa angelical que derretía el corazón de todos.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

atractivo
Meaning
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
Example
She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.
Ella tenía una sonrisa atractiva que cautivó a todos.
C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

rico, abundante y lujoso, especialmente refiriéndose a la vegetación
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
El valle estaba lleno de campos verdes y exuberantes.
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

húmedo
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
La habitación se sentía fría y húmeda después de la lluvia.
C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

generalidad
Meaning
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
Example
The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.
El discurso estaba lleno de generalidades y carecía de detalles concretos.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

revista
Meaning
a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events
Example
She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.
Ella mantuvo un diario personal para registrar sus pensamientos y experiencias.
B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

parlamento
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.
El proyecto de ley fue aprobado en el parlamento después de un largo debate.
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

perjurar
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
Fue acusado de intentar perjurar durante el juicio.
B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

retumbado
Meaning
To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.
Example
The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.
Las palabras de gratitud retumbaron en su corazón.
A2 noun /klʌb/

club

club
Meaning
an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment
Example
He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.
Se unió al club local de tenis para conocer gente nueva.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

misógino
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
Muchos condenaron su discurso como las palabras de un misógino.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

expansivo
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
Disfrutaron de la vista expansiva desde la cima de la colina.
A2 noun /kæmp/

Camp

campamento
Meaning
a place where soldiers live temporarily; a place with tents or huts for temporary accommodation
Example
The military established a camp near the border.
El ejército estableció un campamento cerca de la frontera.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

ocultar
Meaning
to hide something or keep it secret
Example
He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.
Intentó ocultar su decepción detrás de una sonrisa.
C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

estudiante que falta a la escuela sin permiso; persona que evade el deber
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
El director llamó a los padres cuando su hijo fue atrapado jugando a hacer novillos.
B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

asqueroso / grosero
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions
Example
He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.
Pensó que la comida se veía asquerosa, pero sabía bien.
B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

rico; adinerado; próspero
Meaning
having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.
El hombre de negocios rico donó millones a la caridad.
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

necrópolis
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
Los arqueólogos descubrieron artefactos en la necrópolis de la antigua ciudad.
B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

organizado
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
Un enfoque organizado para el trabajo aumenta la productividad y reduce el estrés.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

exigente
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
Ella es muy exigente con la ropa que usa.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

ley
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The new statute protects workers' rights.
La nueva ley protege los derechos de los trabajadores.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

terminología
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
La terminología médica puede ser difícil de entender para los nuevos estudiantes.
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

rendija
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
Había una pequeña rendija en la tela.
C2 noun əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən

attenuation

atenuación, reducción, debilitamiento
Meaning
The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.
Example
The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.
La atenuación de las ondas sonoras afecta la comunicación.
B2 verb /briːd/

breed

criar, reproducir
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
Ellos crían caballos en su granja.
C1 verb /ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/

relegate

relegar
Meaning
to assign to a lower rank, position, or category
Example
The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.
El gerente decidió relegar al jugador al banco.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

abuela
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
Mi abuela hace pasteles deliciosos.
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

ingrato
Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
Trabajó duro para su amigo, pero el ingrato nunca le dio las gracias.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

cumplimiento
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
El cumplimiento de las reglas es crucial en cualquier organización.
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

enmendadura
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
El artículo requirió varias enmiendas antes de estar listo para imprimir.
C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

oprimir
Meaning
to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress
Example
The dictator oppressed the people for decades.
El dictador oprimió a la gente durante décadas.
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

desviación
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
El libro estudia la desviación en la cultura juvenil urbana.
B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

sin miedo
Meaning
Not feeling fear; brave or courageous
Example
She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.
Ella entró en la habitación oscura, sin miedo de lo que pudiera haber dentro.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

improbable
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
Parece improbable que llegue a tiempo.
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

adecuado; apropiado; adecuado para una situación o persona particular
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
Llevó ropa formal adecuada para la ocasión importante.
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

butte
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
Los viajeros pudieron ver un butte alto elevándose en el desierto.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi

indispensable competency

competencia indispensable
Meaning
Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.
Example
Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century.
La alfabetización digital es una competencia indispensable en el siglo XXI.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

seguidor ciego
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Los estudiantes sequacios nunca cuestionaron las opiniones de su maestro.
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

presunción
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
Entró en la habitación como si fuera dueño del lugar.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

embarcar
Meaning
to begin a journey, project, or activity
Example
She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.
Ella decidió embarcarse en una nueva carrera en medicina.
B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

alianza
Meaning
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Example
Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.
Las alianzas globales fomentan la sostenibilidad ambiental.
B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

traje
Meaning
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
Example
She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.
Ella usó un hermoso traje para la fiesta de Halloween.
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

trabajar duro / moverse rápidamente
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
Ella tuvo que trabajar duro para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

contra
Meaning
In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.
Example
They voted against the proposal.
Votaron en contra de la propuesta
A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

por
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
El libro fue escrito por un autor famoso.
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

lenguaje grosero o abusivo
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
La discusión acalorada rápidamente se convirtió en lenguaje grosero.
C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

truco, engaño
Meaning
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
Example
The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.
El truco del mago dejó a la audiencia asombrada.
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

criticar severamente
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
El crítico criticó severamente la película por su guion deficiente.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

remisión
Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
El cáncer del paciente está en remisión después del tratamiento.
C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

relacionado con la galaxia
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
Los fenómenos galácticos observados por el telescopio fueron fascinantes.
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

panel, grupo de jueces
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
El panel de jueces anunció al ganador de la competencia.