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C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

bronquitis
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
El doctor lo diagnosticó con bronquitis aguda.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

podólogo
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
Tengo una cita con el podólogo para el dolor de tobillo.
C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

sistema de intercambio
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
Las civilizaciones antiguas usaban el sistema de intercambio para el comercio.
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

hinchazón / abultamiento
Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
La bolsa comenzó a hincharse con demasiados libros adentro.
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

desolado
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
El vecindario desolado fue abandonado por la mayoría de los residentes.
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

extirpar
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
El cirujano extirpó el tumor con éxito.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

origen
Meaning
The origin or source of something.
Example
The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.
El museo verificó el origen del antiguo manuscrito.
C1 adjective /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

illegitimate

ilegítimo
Meaning
Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.
Example
The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.
El tribunal dictaminó que el contrato era ilegítimo.
C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

quórum
Meaning
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.
Example
The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.
La reunión de la junta fue pospuesta porque no había quórum.
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

gruñir
Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
Él gruñó mientras levantaba la caja pesada.
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

laico
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
El país mantiene un gobierno secular que separa la religión de la política.
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

remediar
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
La compañía prometió remediar las quejas de sus clientes.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

sensorial
Meaning
Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).
Example
Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.
La retroalimentación sensorial mejora la experiencia de VR.
C1 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

optimizados, mejorado, más eficiente
Meaning
Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.
Example
The system has been optimized for faster performance.
El sistema ha sido optimizado para un rendimiento más rápido.
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

promiscuo
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
La novela describe a un personaje con un estilo de vida promiscuo.
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

afirmativo
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
Ella dio una respuesta afirmativa a la propuesta.
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

colgar, lanzar
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
Él colgó su bolso sobre su hombro antes de salir.
C1 noun /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

gestación
Meaning
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan
Example
The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.
El periodo de gestación de un elefante es casi dos años.
C1 adjective ʌnˈmætʃt

unmatched

incomparable
Meaning
Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.
Example
The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery.
Los luchadores por la libertad demostraron valentía incomparable.
C1 noun /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛləti/

infidelity

infidelidad
Meaning
the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner
Example
Their marriage ended due to his infidelity.
Su matrimonio terminó debido a su infidelidad.
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

discernir
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
Él apenas pudo discernir la figura distante en la niebla.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
Se puso irritable cuando le hicieron la misma pregunta repetidamente.
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

traidor; delator
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
El traidor fue expuesto y enfrentó graves consecuencias.
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 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

corrección o mejora pequeña
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
El artista hizo un toque rápido en la pintura.
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

negocios
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
Ha estado en el negocio de los restaurantes durante veinte años.
C1 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

abreviar
Meaning
To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.
Example
We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.
A menudo abreviamos 'Doctor' a 'Dr'.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjuːz/

infuse

infundir
Meaning
to fill or spread through something; to instill a quality, idea, or feeling
Example
The teacher tried to infuse her students with a love for reading.
La profesora trató de infundir a sus estudiantes con un amor por la lectura.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːreɪ/

foray

incursión / primer intento
Meaning
A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.
Example
The company made its first foray into the international market.
La empresa hizo su primera incursión en el mercado internacional.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

abandonar
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
Él decidió no abandonar a sus viejos amigos a pesar de su éxito.
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 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

hidráulico
Meaning
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Example
The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.
El mecánico reparó el sistema hidráulico de la máquina.
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 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

pimiento seco
Meaning
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
Example
The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.
La receta requiere dos pimientos secos para hacerlo picante.
C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

reclamante
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
El reclamante presentó una solicitud de compensación después del accidente.
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

ampolla
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
Los nuevos zapatos le dieron una dolorosa ampolla en el talón.
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

peligroso
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
Su situación financiera es peligrosa.
C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

pereza; reluctancia a trabajar o hacer un esfuerzo
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
Su pereza le impidió alcanzar sus metas.
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

amistosamente
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
El divorcio se resolvió amistosamente entre ambas partes.
C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

muesca
Meaning
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
Example
He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.
Hizo una muesca en el palo para marcar los días.
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

afiliación
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
Su afiliación con la empresa duró una década.
C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

garantía, prenda, activo ofrecido como respaldo de un préstamo
Meaning
Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
Example
The bank requires collateral for loan approval.
El banco requiere garantía para la aprobación del préstamo.
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

auxiliar
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
La empresa proporciona servicios auxiliares a la industria de la salud.
C1 noun /ˈhʌbʌb/

hubbub

alboroto
Meaning
a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting
Example
There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began.
Hubo un alboroto en el mercado cuando comenzó la venta.
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

agudamente
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
Ella era agudamente consciente de los riesgos involucrados.
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

recuperación
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
El sistema de recuperación del cerebro ayuda a recordar experiencias pasadas.
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 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

saludo; expresión de buenos deseos
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
La carta comenzó con un saludo formal.
C1 noun /ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

redistribution

redistribución
Meaning
The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.
Example
The government introduced a redistribution policy to reduce inequality.
El gobierno introdujo una política de redistribución para reducir la desigualdad.
C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

amistad, compañerismo, camaradería
Meaning
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Example
The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.
La camaradería entre los compañeros de equipo fue inspiradora.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

centinela
Meaning
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
Example
A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.
Un centinela estaba de pie en la entrada del campamento.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

magnitud; tamaño; importancia
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
La magnitud del terremoto se midió en 7.5 en la escala de Richter.
C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

tiránico
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Example
The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.
El gobernante tiránico silenció toda oposición.
C1 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

Passion flower

flor de la pasión
Meaning
A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms
Example
The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.
La vid de la flor de la pasión cubrió la pared del jardín con hermosas flores.
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 /ˈfɔɪeɪr/

foyer

vestíbulo
Meaning
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
Example
The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.
Los huéspedes esperaron en el vestíbulo del hotel antes de registrarse.
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

susceptibilidad
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
Alta susceptibilidad a infecciones requiere atención adicional.
C1 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

derivación
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
La derivación de la palabra proviene del latín.
C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

rejuvenecimiento
Meaning
The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.
Example
Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.
El rejuvenecimiento del suelo es necesario para la agricultura sostenible.
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 /ʃrɪl/

shrill

sonido agudo
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
El silbido agudo sorprendió a todos en la sala.
C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

estético
Meaning
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance
Example
The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.
El arquitecto se centró en el equilibrio estético del edificio.
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

certamen de belleza
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
Ella ganó el primer lugar en el certamen de belleza
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

arteria
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
El doctor revisó el pulso en su arteria.
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

apatía
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
Los estudiantes mostraron apatía hacia las nuevas reglas.
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

golpe de estado
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
El ejército llevó a cabo un golpe para derrocar al régimen existente.
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

parafernalia
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
El pescador llevó toda su parafernalia de pesca en una caja grande.
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

gastronomía
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
París es famoso por su rica tradición en gastronomía.
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

de frente
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
Los dos autos colisionaron de frente en la intersección.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

chivo expiatorio
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
Se convirtió en el chivo expiatorio del pobre rendimiento del equipo.
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

capacidad de tomar decisiones
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
Su capacidad de tomar decisiones durante la crisis salvó a la empresa.
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

reacio
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
Ella estaba reacia a admitir su error frente a todos.
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

coartada
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
Ella tenía una coartada sólida que demostró que estaba en el cine durante el robo.
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

innato o natural
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
Ella tiene un talento innato para la música.
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

agravamiento, empeoramiento
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
El retraso causó gran agravio para los pasajeros.
C1 verb /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/

infiltrate

infiltrarse
Meaning
to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group
Example
The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy base.
Los espías lograron infiltrarse en la base enemiga.
C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

ahorrador
Meaning
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
Example
She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.
Ella es muy ahorradora y siempre ahorra dinero para el futuro.
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

sonido profundo
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
La voz sonorosa del actor llenó todo el teatro.
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

mancha, marca sucia
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
Ella accidentalmente manchó su lápiz labial en la servilleta.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

comportamiento
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
Su comportamiento tranquilo impresionó a todos en la reunión.
C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

reaccionario
Meaning
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
Example
The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.
El grupo adoptó una postura reaccionaria contra las nuevas políticas.
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

toldo
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
Nos sentamos debajo del toldo para evitar la lluvia intensa.
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

perjuicio
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
Difundir información falsa es un perjuicio para la comunidad.
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

envío a prisión / detención
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
El juez ordenó el envío del acusado a la custodia.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

arduo
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
Escalar la montaña fue una tarea ardua.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

percolador de café
Meaning
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
Example
She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.
Hizo una taza fresca de café utilizando el percolador.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

azafrán
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
La tela de azafrán se veía hermosa a la luz del sol.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

físicamente apto
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
La empresa está buscando trabajadores físicamente aptos para el sitio de construcción.
C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

árido
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
El desierto es conocido por su clima árido.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

rechazar
Meaning
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
Example
She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
Ella rechazó su invitación a cenar.
C1 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

overhang

saliente
Meaning
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
Example
The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.
El alero proporciona sombra en el verano.
C1 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

entender
Meaning
To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.
Example
It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.
Es difícil entender las profundidades del océano.
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

calle sin salida
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
Compraron una casa al final de una tranquila calle sin salida.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdɪr/

endear

hacer que alguien sea querido
Meaning
To cause someone to be loved or liked.
Example
Her kindness and generosity endeared her to the community.
Su amabilidad y generosidad la hicieron querida por la comunidad.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

provocar
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
El discurso provocó esperanza entre la gente.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

voz masculina grave
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
La voz de barítono del cantante impresionó al público.
C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

coreografía
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
La coreografía del ballet fue impresionante.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

relacionado con el coro
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
La iglesia organizó una actuación coral el domingo.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

despreciable
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
Sus acciones despreciables sorprendieron a toda la comunidad.
C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

venganza
Meaning
a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge
Example
The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.
Las dos familias estuvieron atrapadas en una amarga venganza durante generaciones.
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

enumerar
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
Ella enumeró las razones para su decisión.
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

sedimento
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
El río llevó sedimento río abajo durante la inundación.
C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

calibre
Meaning
The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
Example
The university attracts students of high caliber.
La universidad atrae a estudiantes de alto calibre.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

retroceso
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
En retrospectiva, la decisión parecía imprudente.
C1 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/

relic

reliquia
Meaning
an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest
Example
The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.
El museo exhibió reliquias de la antigua civilización.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

flexible
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
El cuerpo de la gimnasta era notablemente flexible.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

perspectiva retroactiva
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
Con la ventaja de la perspectiva retroactiva, nos dimos cuenta de que la decisión fue un error.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛt/

quintet

quinteto
Meaning
A group of five people or things, especially musicians.
Example
The jazz quintet performed beautifully.
El quinteto de jazz tocó maravillosamente.
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

secesión
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
La secesión de los estados del sur llevó a la Guerra Civil.
C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

antítesis
Meaning
A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.
Example
Love is the antithesis of hate.
El amor es la antítesis del odio.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

importante, prominente o llamativo
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
El informe destacó los puntos más importantes de la discusión.
C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

auxiliar
Meaning
(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support
Example
The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.
El hospital tiene un generador de energía auxiliar en caso de emergencias.
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

recuerdo
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
Ella guardó el boleto como un recuerdo de su primer concierto juntos.
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

cascada; una sucesión de etapas o operaciones
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
La cascada de la montaña creó una hermosa piscina natural de natación abajo.
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

discutir
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
Los dos vecinos discutieron durante horas sobre la línea de propiedad.
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 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

inductivo
Meaning
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles
Example
The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.
El científico usó razonamiento inductivo para formular una hipótesis.
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

atrofia
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
Sin ejercicio regular, los músculos pueden atrofiarse con el tiempo.
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

apocalíptico
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
La película describe un futuro apocalíptico después de una guerra nuclear.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

auxiliar
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
El profesor trabajaba como auxiliar en la universidad.
C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

congestionar
Meaning
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
Example
Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.
El tráfico pesado puede congestionarse las calles de la ciudad durante la hora punta.