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C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

advertencia
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
La propuesta fue aceptada con una advertencia.
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

climatización
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
La casa pasó por un proceso de climatización para mejorar la eficiencia energética.
C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

estigmatizar
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
Las personas con ciertas enfermedades a menudo son estigmatizadas de manera injusta.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

relacionado con los perros / dientes caninos
Meaning
Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals
Example
The police trained a canine unit for search operations.
La policía entrenó una unidad canina para las operaciones de búsqueda.
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

descentralización
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
La descentralización promueve la autonomía regional.
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 /ˈkɜːrnəl/

kernel

el núcleo de algo; la parte comestible de una nuez o semilla
Meaning
the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed
Example
The kernel of the argument was about fairness.
El núcleo del argumento era sobre la equidad.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

marca distintiva
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
La honestidad es la marca distintiva de un buen líder.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

impulsar
Meaning
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
Example
Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.
Su curiosidad la impulsó a abrir la caja misteriosa.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌtɪzəm/

egotism

egotismo
Meaning
The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.
Example
His constant boasting revealed his egotism.
Su constante jactancia reveló su egotismo.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

cliché
Meaning
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
Example
The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
El discurso estaba lleno de frases cliché que no lograron inspirar al público.
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

disfrutar / condimento
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
Ella disfrutó mucho de la oportunidad de viajar al extranjero.
C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

timidez
Meaning
lack of courage or self-confidence
Example
His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.
Su timidez le impidió hablar durante la reunión.
C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

deseo sexual muy fuerte; un deseo apasionado de algo
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
Su lujuria por el poder lo corrompió completamente.
C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

bis de actuación
Meaning
An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.
Example
The band returned to the stage for an encore.
La banda regresó al escenario para un bis.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

resistivo
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
El material tiene propiedades resistivas que desaceleran el flujo de corriente.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

deidad
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
El templo está dedicado a una deidad hindú.
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 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 rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

refinamiento
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
Sus modales mostraron un refinamiento que lo hizo destacar en cualquier multitud.
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

mamífero que lleva y alimenta a sus crías en una bolsa
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
El canguro es un marsúpial bien conocido.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

antiesclavismo
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
El movimiento antiesclavista cobró impulso en el siglo XIX.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

endeudado; agradecido
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
Estoy profundamente endeudado con mi profesora por toda su orientación.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

retaliatory

represaliatorio
Meaning
Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.
Example
The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.
El país impuso aranceles represaliatorios en respuesta a las sanciones comerciales.
C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

hipocresía; falsedad; engaño;
Meaning
the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity
Example
His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.
su hipocresía fue expuesta cuando criticó a otros por los mismos errores que él había cometido.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

trampa, dificultad
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
Los inversionistas deben estar al tanto de las trampas del mercado.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

constancia
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
Su constancia en la amistad es admirable.
C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

calidad del trabajo
Meaning
The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.
Example
The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
El trabajo artesanal de los muebles hechos a mano era impecable.
C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

ahogar/controlar velocidad
Meaning
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
Example
The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.
El conductor redujo la velocidad del motor para frenar el coche.
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.
C1 noun /ɪˈklɪps/

Eclipse

eclipse (del sol o la luna)
Meaning
an obscuring of light from one celestial body by another; a decline or loss
Example
The total solar eclipse darkened the sky for several minutes.
El eclipse solar total oscureció el cielo durante varios minutos.
C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

pasión o entusiasmo
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
Habló con gran fervor sobre su visión para la empresa.
C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

olvido, destrucción, desaparición
Meaning
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.
Example
His name faded into oblivion over time.
Su nombre se desvaneció en el olvido con el tiempo.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

persona nacida en Irán o que habla persa
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)
Example
The Persian language has a rich literary history.
El idioma persa tiene una rica historia literaria.
C1 verb /dʒəʊlt/

jolt

sacudida
Meaning
to push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly
Example
The sudden stop jolted all the passengers forward.
La parada repentina empujó a todos los pasajeros hacia adelante.
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

equivocado
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
Parece haber algo equivocado con el motor del coche.
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

versatilidad
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
Su versatilidad lo hizo exitoso en múltiples campos.
C1 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

culpable
Meaning
deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing
Example
The judge found him culpable for the accident.
El juez lo consideró culpable del accidente.
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

desactivar
Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
El negociador ayudó a desactivar la situación tensa.
C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

ira; cólera
Meaning
extreme anger; intense fury or indignation
Example
His wrath was terrible to behold.
Su ira era terrible de contemplar.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

desviación; alejamiento de una ruta establecida
Meaning
the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards
Example
Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.
Cualquier desviación del procedimiento establecido debe ser reportada de inmediato.
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

frenesí
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
El anuncio de la venta creó una locura de compras en el centro comercial.
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

tribunal de justicia
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
El tribunal de justicia comenzó las audiencias de inmediato.
C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

felicidad
Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

datos triviales
Meaning
Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.
Example
The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.
El cuestionario estaba lleno de datos triviales sobre películas y música.
C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

verborroso
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
Su explicación verborrosa confundió a la audiencia en lugar de aclarar el problema.
C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

turmoil
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
El turmoil político llevó a protestas masivas.
C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

preeminente
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
Ella es una científica preeminente en el campo de la genética.
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.
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

confundir
Meaning
to make someone agitated or confused
Example
The unexpected question flustered him.
La pregunta inesperada lo confundió.
C1 noun /kwɜːrk/

Quirk

peculiaridad; manía
Meaning
a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist
Example
Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.
Su peculiaridad de siempre usar calcetines desparejos la hacía única.
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

agnóstico
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
Se describió a sí mismo como un agnóstico en lugar de un ateo.
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

domesticación
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
La domesticación de animales ha sido crucial para la supervivencia humana.
C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

a partir de ahora / más allá
Meaning
from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
Example
Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.
A partir de ahora, todos los informes deben enviarse electrónicamente.
C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

colador de té
Meaning
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
Example
I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.
Siempre uso un colador de té cuando sirvo el té en las tazas.
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

sin fundamento; infundado; sin base
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
Las acusaciones contra él eran completamente infundadas.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

farsa
Meaning
something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend
Example
The deal turned out to be a sham.
El trato resultó ser una farsa.
C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

linaje
Meaning
The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.
Example
Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.
Su noble linaje le dio acceso a la corte real.
C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

inversión
Meaning
A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.
Example
In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.
En poesía, la inversión se usa a menudo para crear énfasis.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

exalt

exaltar, ensalzar
Meaning
to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power
Example
The community exalted the teacher for his dedication.
La comunidad exaltó al maestro por su dedicación.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

ególatra
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
El ególatra dominó la conversación hablando solo de sus propios logros.
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

contraproducente
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
Las actividades contraproducentes a menudo surgen de la insatisfacción.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

confiscar
Meaning
to take something away officially, often as a punishment
Example
The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.
La profesora confiscó el teléfono del estudiante durante la clase.
C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

desencriptación
Meaning
The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.
Example
Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.
Los hackers intentaron la desencriptación de datos clasificados.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

asexual
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
Muchas plantas se reproducen mediante métodos asexuales como la gemación o la división.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

precipitado
Meaning
happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature
Example
His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.
Su muerte precipitada a la edad de treinta años sorprendió a todos.
C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

antídoto
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.
El doctor administró rápidamente un antídoto para el veneno de serpiente.
C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

plato principal
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
El filete característico del restaurante se sirvió como plato principal.
C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

calmar
Meaning
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
Example
He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.
Intentó calmar al cliente enojado con un reembolso.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛzənənt/

resonant

resonante
Meaning
Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.
Example
The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall.
La voz resonante del orador llenó la sala.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

status quo
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
El gobierno decidió mantener el status quo hasta una revisión posterior.
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

antagonizar
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
Sus comentarios groseros solo sirvieron para antagonizar a sus colegas.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/

extenuating

atenuante
Meaning
serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious
Example
She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances.
Ella pidió indulgencia debido a las circunstancias atenuantes.
C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

oleandro amarillo
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut
Example
The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.
El oleandro amarillo florece durante todo el año en climas cálidos.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

moldura decorativa
Meaning
A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
Example
The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.
El moldaje de madera le dio a la habitación un aspecto clásico.
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

desconfiar
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
Muchas personas desconfían de los políticos.
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

bóveda segura / saltar
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
El banco guardaba sus lingotes de oro en una bóveda segura.
C1 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

triste / sombrío
Meaning
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
Example
The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.
El largo y sombrío invierno hizo que todos se sintieran tristes.
C1 noun /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

instigator

instigador
Meaning
A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.
Example
The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.
La policía lo identificó como el instigador de la violencia.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

desarmar
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
A los soldados se les ordenó desarmar a los rebeldes.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.tən.si/

latency

latencia
Meaning
The delay in processing signals or data.
Example
High latency in online gaming can cause lagging issues.
La alta latencia en los juegos en línea puede causar problemas de retraso.
C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

ejemplar
Meaning
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Example
She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.
Fue elogiada por su ética de trabajo ejemplar y dedicación.
C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

sabana (con árboles dispersos)
Meaning
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
Example
Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.
Las jirafas pastaban en los árboles de acacia a través de la amplia sabana.
C1 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

incomparable
Meaning
Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.
Example
The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.
La belleza incomparable del Taj Mahal asombra a los visitantes.
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

una capa brillante o lustrosa; brillo de labios
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
Ella aplicó un brillo transparente en sus labios para darles un aspecto brillante y saludable.
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

distante
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
Él permaneció distante durante toda la discusión.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

dispersar
Meaning
To scatter or spread widely in different directions.
Example
The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
La policía usó gas lacrimógeno para dispersar a la multitud.
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

grupo, compañía de teatro
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
La compañía de teatro actuó brillantemente en el escenario.
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

foso
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
El castillo estaba protegido por un amplio foso lleno de agua.
C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

platónico
Meaning
relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual
Example
They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.
Tienen una amistad platónica que ha durado años.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

extremidad
Meaning
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
Example
He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.
Él fue empujado hasta el extremo de su paciencia.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/

Temperament

temperamento; disposición natural; estado de ánimo
Meaning
a person's natural disposition or mood; characteristic behavior patterns
Example
She has a calm temperament that helps her handle stress well.
Ella tiene un temperamento tranquilo que le ayuda a manejar el estrés bien.
C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

desinterés
Meaning
The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.
Example
Selflessness is a key value for community building.
El desinterés es un valor clave para la construcción de la comunidad.
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

escéptico
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
El científico era escéptico de las teorías sin evidencia sólida.
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

monopolio
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
La empresa tiene un monopolio en la producción de coches eléctricos.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

instantáneo
Meaning
Happening immediately, without any delay.
Example
The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.
El cambio de temperatura fue casi instantáneo.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

coma
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
El paciente permaneció en coma durante varias semanas.
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

humedecer, atenuar
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
La lluvia dampenó la emoción del concierto al aire libre.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

conformista
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
Ella fue etiquetada como conformista por siempre seguir a la multitud.
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 ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

afluencia
Meaning
The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Example
His affluence allowed him to travel the world.
Su afluencia le permitió viajar por el mundo.
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

parpadear
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
La vela parpadeaba en el viento.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

serpenteante
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
El camino tomaba una ruta serpenteante a través de las montañas.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

resultado; conclusión
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
El resultado de la reunión fue una decisión de posponer el proyecto.
C1 noun /stents/

stents

stents
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
Los stents fueron colocados con éxito utilizando técnicas robóticas.
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

séquito
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
La celebridad llegó con su séquito de asistentes y guardaespaldas.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

semejanza; parecido
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
El retrato muestra una gran semejanza con su abuela.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

huella
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
El evento dejó una huella indeleble en la historia de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ɡaɪz/

guise

disfraz
Meaning
An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature
Example
He approached in the guise of a friend.
Se acercó con el disfraz de amigo.
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

descomprimir
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
Tomar respiraciones profundas ayuda a descomprimir después de un día estresante.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

formalidad
Meaning
the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements
Example
The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.
La firma del contrato fue solo una formalidad; el acuerdo ya estaba acordado.
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

acidez
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
La acidez del suelo afecta el crecimiento de los cultivos.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

trilogía
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
El director finalmente lanzó la tercera película para completar la trilogía de ciencia ficción.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

encroach

felicidad
Meaning
to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space
Example
The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

impedir
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
La fuerte lluvia impidió nuestros planes de viaje.
C1 noun /ɡəˈrɪlə/

guerrilla

guerrillero
Meaning
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces
Example
The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions.
Los combatientes guerrilleros usaron emboscadas para atacar las posiciones enemigas.
C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

una persona que vive en soledad como una disciplina religiosa; alguien que se retira de la sociedad
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
El viejo ermitaño vivía solo en una pequeña cabaña en lo profundo de las montañas, lejos de la civilización.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

toque de queda
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
La ciudad impuso un toque de queda durante los disturbios.
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

lanza
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
El caballero cargó hacia adelante con su lanza lista.
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

descendencia, prole, herederos
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
Las enseñanzas del filósofo han influenciado a muchas generaciones de progenie.