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C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

en expansión
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
La industria tecnológica en expansión ha atraído a muchos inversores.
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

marginalización
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
Las políticas económicas deben abordar la marginalización de los pobres.
B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

asesino
Meaning
A person or thing that kills.
Example
The police caught the killer last night.
La policía atrapó al asesino anoche.
A1 verb /iːt/

eat

comer
Meaning
to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it
Example
We eat dinner at 7 PM.
Comemos la cena a las 7 p. m.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnkɒnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

Unconstitutional

inconstitucional
Meaning
not in accordance with a political constitution; violating constitutional principles
Example
The court declared the new law unconstitutional.
El tribunal declaró que la nueva ley era inconstitucional.
C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

adjuntar / pegar
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
Por favor, adjunte el sello al sobre.
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

discrepancia, diferencia, discrepancia
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
La auditoría reveló una discrepancia entre las ganancias reportadas y los ingresos reales.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

unwonted

inusitado
Meaning
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
Example
She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.
Ella habló con una suavidad inusual que sorprendió a todos.
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

depósito, almacén
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
El depósito nacional salvaguarda todos los bonos del gobierno.
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

fomentar un crimen
Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
Fue acusado de ayudar a los criminales en su escape.
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

pertenecer
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
Ella sintió que realmente pertenecía al equipo.
C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

atenuado
Meaning
softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
Example
The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.
La habitación fue pintada en tonos atenuados de azul y gris.
B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

pediatra
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
El pediatra examinó al niño cuidadosamente.
C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

la adición de nueva tecnología a sistemas antiguos
Meaning
The addition of new technology or features to older systems.
Example
The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.
El edificio fue sometido a retrofitting para cumplir con los nuevos estándares de seguridad.
B1 adjective /ˈʌpər/

upper

superior
Meaning
higher in position or rank
Example
The upper floor of the building is under renovation.
El piso superior del edificio está en renovación.
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

pinzón (pájaro pequeño cantor)
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
Un colorido pinzón se posó en la rama cantando dulcemente.
A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

muerto
Meaning
No longer alive; the end of life.
Example
The old tree is completely dead.
El viejo árbol está completamente muerto.
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

indigestión
Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
Él evitó la comida picante porque a menudo le provocaba indigestión.
A2 noun/verb /meɪl/

mail

correo / carta
Meaning
Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.
Example
I received an important letter in the mail.
Recibí una carta importante por correo.
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

propuesta
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
La propuesta no fue aceptada.
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

alabar
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
Los críticos alaban la nueva película.
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

abeja
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
La abeja recogió néctar de la flor.
C2 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

gigante
Meaning
Extremely large; enormous.
Example
They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.
Sirvieron una comida gigante en la fiesta.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

desbaratar a un abogado de la profesión legal
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
El abogado corrupto fue desbaratado por conducta poco ética.
B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

francamente; abiertamente;
Meaning
honestly; openly; in a direct manner
Example
Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.
Francamente, creo que este plan necesita más consideración.
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

La parte posterior del cañón de un arma; la posición de un bebé en el útero donde los glúteos o los pies salen primero al nacer.
Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
El rifle fue cargado a través de la culata.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

andamio
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
Los trabajadores construyeron un andamio de madera para soportar el puente temporal.
B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

aconsejar
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.
El maestro aconsejó a los estudiantes sobre sus opciones de carrera.
B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

a mitad de camino
Meaning
at or to a point equal in distance between two points
Example
We met halfway between the two towns.
Nos encontramos a mitad de camino entre las dos ciudades.
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agrícola
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
Los avances agrícolas mejoran la seguridad alimentaria.
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

trompeta
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
El soldado tocó la trompeta para señalizar a las tropas.
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

cumbre
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
La cumbre abordó cuestiones globales urgentes.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

sobresalir
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
Ella siempre trata de sobresalir en sus estudios.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌl.i/

gully

grieta, arroyo
Meaning
A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.
Example
After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully.
Después de la tormenta, el camino fue cortado por una profunda grieta.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

fracaso
Meaning
lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing
Example
The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.
El fracaso del proyecto se debió a una planificación y comunicación deficientes.
A2 verb /fraɪ/

fry

freír
Meaning
to cook food in hot oil or fat
Example
She fries eggs for breakfast every morning.
Ella fríe huevos para el desayuno todas las mañanas.
C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

clandestino
Meaning
kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes
Example
They held a clandestine meeting late at night.
Tuvieron una reunión clandestina tarde en la noche.
B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

acantilado
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
Las olas chocaron contra la base del acantilado.
A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

servilleta
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
Ella colocó una servilleta en su regazo antes de comer.
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

virulencia
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
Los científicos estudiaron la virulencia de la nueva cepa de virus.
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

tristeza, congoja
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
La tristeza de la despedida trajo lágrimas a los ojos de todos.
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

legado
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
Sus contribuciones dejaron un legado duradero en la industria.
B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

crítica
Meaning
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
Example
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.
El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que criticaran los ensayos de los demás.
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

desnutrición
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
Los niños en áreas empobrecidas sufren de desnutrición.
C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

atribuir, asignar
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
Muchos eruditos atribuyen el poema a un autor desconocido.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt/

jubilant

jubiloso
Meaning
feeling or expressing great happiness and joy
Example
The team was jubilant after winning the championship.
El equipo estaba jubiloso después de ganar el campeonato.
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

ascendente, dominante
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
Ella es una líder ascendente en el partido político.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

sexual
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
La salud sexual de las personas es un tema importante en la medicina moderna.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

sencillo
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Ella llevaba un vestido blanco sencillo a la ceremonia.
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

insignificante
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
A menudo se molesta por las cosas más insignificantes.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

genitivo
Meaning
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
Example
In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.
En inglés, el caso genitivo a menudo se muestra con un apóstrofe y 's'.
B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

organizacional
Meaning
relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group
Example
He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.
Él trabaja en mejorar la estructura organizacional de la empresa.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

creaciones
Meaning
Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.
Example
His creations astonished the world.
Sus creaciones sorprendieron al mundo.
B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

basura; rechazo
Meaning
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something
Example
Please put the refuse in the designated bins.
Por favor, ponga la basura en los cubos designados.
C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

univalencia
Meaning
The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
Example
Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.
El hidrógeno se caracteriza por su univalencia en las reacciones químicas.
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ən

emission

emisión
Meaning
The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.
Example
Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.
Los fabricantes de automóviles están reduciendo las emisiones de carbono.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwɛst/

request

solicitud
Meaning
a formal or polite demand for something
Example
She made a request for additional time to complete the project.
Ella hizo una solicitud de tiempo adicional para completar el proyecto.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

cosa trivial o de poca importancia
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
No te preocupes por una tontería como esa; no vale la pena tu tiempo.
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 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

primer ministro / principal
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
El primer ministro francés dirigió al país.
A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

teléfono
Meaning
a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.
Example
I need to make a telephone call to my friend.
Necesito hacer una llamada telefónica a mi amigo.
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

saltar
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
Decidió saltarse el desayuno e ir directamente al trabajo.
C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

despreocupado
Meaning
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
Example
He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.
Condujo con desprecio por las reglas.
B1 verb /piːl/

peel

pelar
Meaning
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable
Example
She peeled the mango before eating it.
Ella peló el mango antes de comerlo.
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

artificial o forzado; no natural ni espontáneo
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
El final de la película se sintió forzado e irreal.
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

nada
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
Ella no tiene nada de qué preocuparse.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

ser apropiado
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Sería apropiado que la empresa escuchara a sus clientes.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

bolsillo
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Él puso su teléfono en su bolsillo.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

repugnante
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
El olor que venía del basurero era absolutamente repugnante.
B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

aulas virtuales
Meaning
An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.
Example
Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.
Las aulas virtuales permiten el aprendizaje remoto para los estudiantes de todo el mundo.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

insentient

insensible
Meaning
Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.
Example
The rock is an insentient object with no awareness.
La roca es un objeto insensible sin conciencia.
C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

relacionado con los caballos
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a horse.
Example
The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.
El veterinario se especializó en medicina equina.
A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

ropa
Meaning
items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively
Example
Warm clothing is essential in winter.
La ropa abrigada es esencial en invierno.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

sellar las grietas de un barco
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
Los trabajadores calafatearon las costuras del viejo bote para evitar filtraciones.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

remolino
Meaning
A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.
Example
The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.
La canoa quedó atrapada en un remolino cerca de las rocas.
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

supuesto
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
Esta es la supuesta solución al problema.
C2 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

abstemio
Meaning
not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation
Example
She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.
Ella vivió una vida abstemio, evitando todos los lujos.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

cartílago
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
El médico explicó que la lesión dañó el cartílago de su rodilla.
C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

ficticio, falso
Meaning
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
Example
The story he told was entirely fictitious.
La historia que contó era completamente ficticia.
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

legislar
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
El gobierno planea legislar nuevos estándares de seguridad.
C2 adjective /ˈnaɪt.li/

Knightly

caballeroso; de caballero; noble y valiente
Meaning
having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave
Example
He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.
Él mostró coraje caballeroso al defender a los inocentes.
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

sonrosado
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
Tenía un rostro sonrosado por trabajar al aire libre.
A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

por
Meaning
for each, according to
Example
The tickets are priced at $20 per person.
Los boletos están valorados en $20 por persona.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

cooperativo
Meaning
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
Example
She was very cooperative during the interview process.
Ella fue muy cooperativa durante el proceso de la entrevista.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

saquear
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Los manifestantes saquearon varias tiendas durante la protesta.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

rasgo
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Sus delicados rasgos revelaron su noble nacimiento.
C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

estancamiento
Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
Después de que el proyecto fracasó, el equipo estuvo en un periodo de estancamiento durante meses.
B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

culinario
Meaning
Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.
Example
Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.
Los avances culinarios mejoran la experiencia gastronómica.
B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

orientado a metas
Meaning
Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.
Example
Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.
Ser orientado a metas es crucial para alcanzar el éxito.
C1 noun /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

orfebre
Meaning
a person who makes or repairs articles of gold
Example
The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.
El orfebre hizo un hermoso anillo de bodas.
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

pez escorpión
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
El pez escorpión tiene espinas peligrosas que pueden inyectar veneno.
A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

centro
Meaning
A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.
Example
The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.
El primer centro de cirugía robótica fue establecido en Rangpur.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

receptivo
Meaning
Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.
Example
She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.
Ella estaba receptiva a los comentarios de sus colegas.
C1 verb /kəˈmɛmɔˌreɪt/

commemorate

conmemorar
Meaning
To honor and remember someone or something through a ceremony or action.
Example
The statue was built to commemorate the fallen heroes.
La estatua fue construida para conmemorar a los héroes caídos.
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

desanimar
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
Las cartas de rechazo constantes comenzaron a desanimar al joven escritor.
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

pusilánime
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
El líder pusilánime evitaba tomar decisiones difíciles.
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

diagnosticar
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
El doctor lo diagnosticó con neumonía.
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

columpio
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
A los niños les encanta balancearse en el parque.
C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

exento
Meaning
Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Example
Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.
Los estudiantes con altas calificaciones están exentos del examen final.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

hecho de roble
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
Los aldeanos se reunieron alrededor de la mesa de roble en el salón.
A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

que
Meaning
used to introduce the second element in a comparison
Example
She is taller than her brother.
Ella es más alta que su hermano.
C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

persona común
Meaning
A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.
Example
The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.
El juez explicó la ley de manera que la persona común pudiera entenderla.
C2 noun /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/

vivisection

la práctica de realizar operaciones en animales vivos para la investigación científica
Meaning
the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research
Example
Vivisection has long been a controversial topic among scientists and animal rights activists.
La vivisección ha sido durante mucho tiempo un tema controvertido entre científicos y activistas por los derechos de los animales.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

abordar de manera agresiva
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
El reportero fue acosado por los manifestantes fuera del tribunal.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

saludar
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Los soldados saludaron a su oficial al mando.
A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

abril
Meaning
the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
April is known for its pleasant spring weather.
Abril es conocido por su agradable clima primaveral.
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

espacioso; grande; amplio;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
El salón espacioso puede acomodar a quinientas personas.
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

atrocidades
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
Las atrocidades sorprendieron a la comunidad internacional.
C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

luminiscente suave
Meaning
glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance
Example
The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.
La luz luminiscente de la vela llenó la habitación con calor.
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

aflojar
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
El conductor redujo su velocidad al acercarse al pueblo.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

fonología
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
Ella está estudiando fonología para entender cómo funcionan los sonidos en inglés.
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

grave
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
El futuro parecía grave después del desastre.
B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

además
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
El trabajo es desafiante; además, requiere excelentes habilidades de comunicación.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

incrédulo
Meaning
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
Example
He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.
Lo llamaron incrédulo por rechazar la fe tradicional.
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

moda
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
El diseño minimalista está actualmente de moda.
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

abusivo / dañino verbal o físico
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
Ella dejó su trabajo debido a su jefe abusivo.
A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

juegos olímpicos
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
Los Juegos Olímpicos reúnen a los mejores atletas del mundo.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

hidra
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
La corrupción es como una hidra, difícil de derrotar completamente.
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

mujer anciana
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
Los niños se asustaron con la historia de la malvada mujer anciana en el bosque.
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

área sombreada
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
Nos sentamos en un área sombreada junto al río.