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C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

causal
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
Existe una relación causal entre fumar y el cáncer.
C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

blando y flojo; falta de firmeza o tono muscular; débil
Meaning
soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak
Example
His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.
Sus brazos flácidos mostraban que necesitaba hacer más ejercicio.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

desacuerdo inesperado
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
Hubo un pequeño desacuerdo entre los dos colegas durante la reunión.
C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

embelesar
Meaning
to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration
Example
He was infatuated with her beauty.
Él estaba fascinado por su belleza.
B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

adquisición, compra, adquisición de activos
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
La estrategia de adquisición de la empresa impulsó el crecimiento.
C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

llamativo, colorido o confiado
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
Su estilo llamativo atrajo la atención de todos en la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

momento crítico
Meaning
a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis
Example
At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.
En este momento crítico, la empresa debe decidir si expandirse o reducirse.
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

guardería
Meaning
a room or place where young children are cared for
Example
She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.
Ella trabaja en una guardería, cuidando a los infantes.
B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

ansioso; preocupado
Meaning
feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern
Example
She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.
Ella se sintió ansiosa por su próxima entrevista de trabajo.
B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

provisional
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
El acuerdo provisional se revisará el próximo mes.
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

controlar exclusivamente
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
La empresa intentó monopolizar el mercado.
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

descaro o audacia ruda
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
Él tuvo el descaro de mentir incluso cuando lo atraparon con las manos en la masa.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

pertenencias
Meaning
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
Example
The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.
La casa fue vendida junto con todas sus pertenencias, incluyendo el garaje y el jardín.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

expansión de la asistencia
Meaning
The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.
Example
The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.
La caridad lanzó un nuevo programa de expansión de la asistencia para las personas sin hogar.
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

común
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
Su discurso estaba lleno de clichés comunes.
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

inactivo; durmiendo; temporalmente suspendido; no actualmente activo
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
El volcán ha estado inactivo por más de un siglo.
C2 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

santificar
Meaning
to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected
Example
The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.
El antiguo templo fue santificado por siglos de adoración.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/

unassured

inseguro
Meaning
Lacking confidence or certainty.
Example
She gave an unassured answer during the interview.
Ella dio una respuesta insegura durante la entrevista.
C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

juguetón o travieso
Meaning
playfully humorous or mischievous
Example
His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.
Sus comentarios juguetones hicieron reír a todos.
C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

amistosamente, de manera amistosa
Meaning
in a friendly and pleasant manner
Example
They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.
Ellos discutieron el tema amigablemente sin discusiones.
B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

en general
Meaning
in general or as a whole
Example
Overall, the project has been successful.
En general, el proyecto ha sido exitoso.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

refutar
Meaning
to show that something is false or wrong
Example
The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.
El científico trabajó duro para refutar la antigua teoría.
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

ellos
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
Los vi a ellos en el parque ayer.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

joven
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
El joven soñaba con convertirse en un valiente caballero.
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 /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

pescado salado
Meaning
fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage
Example
Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.
El pescado salado es una forma tradicional de conservar los mariscos.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

fanático
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
Lo llamaron fanático por negarse a escuchar las opiniones de los demás.
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

aventura; coqueteo; relación efímera
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
Su aventura con la fotografía duró solo unos meses antes de perder el interés.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

desconcertado
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
Se quedó desconcertado por el comentario extraño.
B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

indisponibilidad
Meaning
The state of being not available or not accessible.
Example
The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.
La indisponibilidad del gerente causó un retraso en el proyecto.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

capa; estratificación;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
El pastel tiene tres capas de chocolate.
A2 noun ˈpraɪsɪz

prices

precios
Meaning
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
Example
Rising prices are affecting consumer spending.
El aumento de los precios está afectando el gasto de los consumidores.
A2 noun /ˈfɑːr.mər/

Farmer

agricultor
Meaning
a person who grows crops or raises animals for food or profit
Example
The farmer planted rice in the fertile fields this season.
El agricultor plantó arroz en los campos fértiles esta temporada.
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.
C2 verb /ɪˈnæmər/

enamor

enamorar
Meaning
to be filled with love or admiration for
Example
She was enamored with the beautiful scenery.
Ella estaba enamorada con el hermoso paisaje.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

marrón
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
El papel viejo tenía un tinte marrón debido a la edad.
A1 verb /lʊk/

look

mirar
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
Mira el hermoso atardecer en el cielo.
B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

ejecutar
Meaning
To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.
Example
NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.
La NASA planea ejecutar la misión en tres fases.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

adornar
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
El salón fue adornado con flores para la boda.
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

examen o proyección
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
El hospital ofreció exámenes de salud gratuitos para todos los empleados.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

rumor
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
Hay un rumor de que la empresa se fusionará el próximo año.
C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

gran éxito
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
La primera actuación del artista fue recibida con gran éxito.
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

ajustarse
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
Los estudiantes deben ajustarse a las regulaciones escolares.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

justificado
Meaning
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
Example
Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.
Su enojo fue justificado después del trato injusto.
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

activación
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
La activación del sistema tomó más tiempo de lo esperado.
B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

dolor de estómago
Meaning
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
Example
I have a stomach ache after eating too much.
Tengo un dolor de estómago después de comer demasiado.
B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

extinto
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
Algunas especies se están extinguiendo debido a la sobrepesca.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

erstwhile

antiguo
Meaning
former or in the past
Example
They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.
Fueron amigos antiguos, pero ya no hablan.
C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

la parte redondeada del mango de una espada o silla
Meaning
the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle
Example
He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.
Sujeto la espada firmemente por el pómel.
B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

frecuencia
Meaning
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
Example
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.
La frecuencia de los terremotos en esta región ha aumentado drásticamente en la última década.
C1 noun /ˈɛləkwəns/

eloquence

elocuencia
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Example
His eloquence in speech won him great respect.
Su elocuencia en el discurso le ganó mucho respeto.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

orquesta
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
La orquesta actuó maravillosamente en el concierto.
A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Popular

popular
Meaning
liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted
Example
This restaurant is very popular among young people.
Este restaurante es muy popular entre los jóvenes.
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

patito
Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
La mamá patito llevó a sus patitos al estanque.
C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

fiesta donde la gente usa máscaras y disfraces
Meaning
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
Example
The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.
El evento benéfico se celebró como un gran masquerade.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

desordenado
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
La película se sintió desordenada y difícil de seguir.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

similar; con características comunes
Meaning
alike; having characteristics in common
Example
The two sisters have similar interests in music.
Las dos hermanas tienen intereses similares en música.
C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

novio
Meaning
a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man
Example
She arrived at the party with her beau.
Ella llegó a la fiesta con su novio.
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.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

persona con deseos incontrolables de incendiar cosas
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.
El pirómano fue arrestado por incendiar varios edificios.
A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

esposo
Meaning
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
Example
Her husband is very supportive of her career.
Su esposo es muy apoyador de su carrera.
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

propiedad
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
Compraron una hermosa propiedad en el campo.
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

defensor
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
El defensor bloqueó el disparo y salvó el gol.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

falta de aire fresco; mal ventilado; actitud formal y conservadora
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
La habitación estaba viciada y necesitaba aire fresco.
B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

afectuoso
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
Ella es afectuosa con la pintura y pasa horas frente a su lienzo.
C1 noun /ˈrɛɡjəleɪtər/

regulator

regulador
Meaning
a person or device that controls or maintains the operation of a system
Example
The government appointed a new regulator for the financial sector.
El gobierno nombró un nuevo regulador para el sector financiero.
A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

apariencia; presencia; manifestación
Meaning
the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event
Example
Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.
Su aparición en el evento sorprendió a todos.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/

incandescent

incandescente
Meaning
emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate
Example
The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall.
La lámpara incandescente iluminó todo el salón.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

fama
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
El joven actor alcanzó fama internacional con su última película.
A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

nevera
Meaning
an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold
Example
Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
Por favor, pon la leche en la nevera para mantenerla fresca.
C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

apoplético
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.
Estaba apoplético cuando escuchó sobre la decisión injusta.
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

prefijo; añadir algo al principio
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
Los desarrolladores a menudo prefijan variables con un guion bajo.
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administrativo
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
Las reformas administrativas mejoran la eficiencia.
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.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

vértice
Meaning
The highest point; the top or the apex.
Example
The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.
El escalador alcanzó el vértice de la montaña.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

organizador
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
Ella fue la principal organizadora de la conferencia internacional.
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

pez tilapia
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
El pez tilapia es una de las especies de peces más cultivadas en todo el mundo.
B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

contribuir
Meaning
to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something
Example
Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.
Todos contribuyeron con dinero para comprar un regalo de despedida para el maestro.
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

plagas, insectos dañinos
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
Las plagas pueden dañar los cultivos y causar enfermedades.
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 noun /kɒt/

Cot

cuna
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
El bebé duerme tranquilamente en su cuna.
C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

faccionado
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
El debate se volvió faccioso, dividiendo al comité en campos rivales.
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

teología
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
Ella está cursando una carrera en teología en la universidad.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

bromo
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
El bromo se utiliza comúnmente en productos químicos de tratamiento de agua.
B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

nota, grado
Meaning
A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.
Example
The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.
El profesor calificó todos los papeles para el fin de semana.
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

desconcertar
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
El problema de matemáticas me desconcierta completamente.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

maestro
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
El viejo maestro insistió en la disciplina en el aula.
A1 preposition /θruː/

through

a través de
Meaning
moving in one side and out the other side of something
Example
The train passed through the tunnel.
El tren pasó a través del túnel.
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

gotear
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
El agua estaba goteando de la tubería rota.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

electrotipo
Meaning
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
Example
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.
El impresor utilizó un electrotipo para producir múltiples copias de la página.
B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

talentoso/a
Meaning
having a natural ability or skill in a particular area
Example
She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.
Ella es una músico talentosa que toca varios instrumentos.
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

pensable
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
Es difícil creer que tal resultado sea siquiera imaginable.
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

apoyar
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
La familia apoyará a su hijo en sus estudios.
C1 adjective /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

judicial

judicial
Meaning
relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice
Example
The new law faced strong judicial review before implementation.
La nueva ley enfrentó una fuerte revisión judicial antes de su implementación.
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

delito de funcionario público
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
El alcalde fue acusado de malfeasance en su cargo.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

degradado, sórdido
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
La novela revela el lado sórdido de la vida en la ciudad.
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

oblación
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
El sacerdote colocó la oblación en el altar durante la ceremonia.
A1 noun /ˈpɛnsəl/

pencil

lápiz
Meaning
an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core
Example
He drew a picture with a pencil.
Él dibujó una imagen con un lápiz.
C2 noun /priːˈɛmɪnəns/

preeminence

preeminencia
Meaning
The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.
Example
The university has gained preeminence in medical research.
La universidad ha ganado preeminencia en la investigación médica.
B2 verb /suː/

sue

demandar
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
Ella decidió demandar a la empresa por daños.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

jazmín
Meaning
a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example
The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Las flores de jazmín llenaron el jardín con su dulce fragancia.
A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

cámara
Meaning
a device used for taking photographs or recording videos
Example
She bought a new camera for her photography class.
Ella compró una nueva cámara para su clase de fotografía.
B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

medicación
Meaning
a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.
El doctor recetó medicación para su dolor de cabeza.
C2 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

cubrir los costos
Meaning
to provide money to pay the costs of something
Example
The grant will help defray the cost of education.
La subvención ayudará a cubrir el costo de la educación.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

increíble
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
Su explicación por llegar tarde era un poco increíble.
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

subyugación
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
Su subyugación a la autoridad molestó a sus colegas.
B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

grabación de video
Meaning
a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries
Example
The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.
El metraje de la protesta se mostró en la televisión todo el día.
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

benevolencia o caridad
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
Su benevolencia hacia los pobres le valió respeto.
B2 adjective /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

geographical

geográfico
Meaning
relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area
Example
The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.
La posición geográfica del país lo convierte en un importante centro comercial.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

hijack

secuestro de aeronave
Meaning
to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force
Example
The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane.
Los criminales intentaron secuestrar el avión.
B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

rol
Meaning
A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.
Example
Defined roles improve team performance.
Los roles definidos mejoran el rendimiento del equipo.
C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

sucio
Meaning
dirty or stained; not clean
Example
His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.
Su ropa estaba sucia después de jugar en el barro.
A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

sartén
Meaning
a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods
Example
Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.
Calienta el aceite en una sartén grande antes de añadir las verduras.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

formal
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
Él usó un traje formal para la boda.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

no desarrollado; inmaduro; primitivo
Meaning
not yet developed; immature or primitive
Example
The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.
La tierra no desarrollada fue luego convertida en un parque.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/

incidental

incidental
Meaning
happening as a minor part or in connection with something else
Example
Incidental expenses like snacks and tips were included in the bill.
Gastos incidentales como bocadillos y propinas fueron incluidos en la factura.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

soluble
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
El azúcar es soluble en agua.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

seda
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
El vestido estaba hecho de seda pura.
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 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

vegetar
Meaning
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
Example
He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.
Él pasó sus vacaciones vegetando en el sofá frente a la televisión.
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.