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C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

cesión de derechos o propiedad
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
El tratado resultó en la cesión de tierras al país vecino.
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

comestible
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
La canasta de picnic estaba llena de deliciosos comestibles.
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

moretón, contusión
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
El boxeador tenía varias contusiones después del partido.
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

contraer
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
El medicamento ayudó a contraer los tejidos hinchados.
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

columnata
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
Los visitantes admiraron la gran columnata en la entrada del templo.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

piel engrosada
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
Años de trabajo manual dejaron callosidad en sus manos.
C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

mezclar
Meaning
To mix or blend different things together.
Example
The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.
La caridad no mezcla las donaciones con los fondos operativos.
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

timón de barco
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
El coxswain dio instrucciones al equipo de remo.
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

clavícula
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
Se fracturó la clavícula en el accidente.
C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

credo
Meaning
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
Example
Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.
La honestidad siempre ha sido el credo central de su vida.
C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

confesor
Meaning
A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.
Example
The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.
El confesor escuchó pacientemente al hombre angustiado.
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

lluvia torrencial repentina
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
El picnic fue arruinado por una lluvia torrencial repentina.
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

corruptible
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
Era conocido por ser corruptible y a menudo aceptaba sobornos.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

quejoso
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
Su actitud quejosa hace que el trabajo en equipo sea difícil.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

gritos o silbidos de desaprobación o acoso sexual
Meaning
A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.
Example
The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.
La actriz ignoró los catcalls de la multitud.
C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

reírse con alegría
Meaning
to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way
Example
The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.
La audiencia se rió con alegría ante los comentarios ingeniosos del comediante.
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

Imbuir con los principios del calvinismo
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
El predicador intentó calvinizar a la comunidad con enseñanzas estrictas.
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

corporal, material
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
Los fantasmas a menudo se describen como sin forma corporal.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

continencia
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
Él practicó la continencia para mantener el enfoque en sus estudios.
C2 noun /kəˈræf/

carafe

botijo de vidrio
Meaning
a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine
Example
The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.
El camarero trajo un botijo de agua a la mesa.
C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

centurión
Meaning
A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.
Example
The centurion led his men into battle with courage.
El centurión lideró a sus hombres en la batalla con valentía.
C2 verb /ˈkɔː.tə.raɪz/

cauterize

cauterizar
Meaning
to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection
Example
The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.
El doctor cauterizó la herida para detener el sangrado.
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

canalla; grosero
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
Todos en la fiesta lo evitaron porque se sabía que era un canalla.
C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

convincente
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
Su argumento convincente convenció al jurado.
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

cortesía, respeto mutuo
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
La reunión se realizó con cortesía y respeto.
C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

electrodo negativo
Meaning
The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.
Example
The cathode emits electrons in the tube.
El cátodo emite electrones en el tubo.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

planta trepadora lang lang
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
La planta trepadora lang lang produce hermosas flores fragantes.
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

canto
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
La Divina Comedia se divide en varios cantos.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

Amento
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
Los amentos del sauce se balanceaban suavemente en la brisa de primavera.
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

controvertir
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
El científico controvirtió los hallazgos previos de la investigación.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

un grupo de brujas
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
Las brujas se reunieron secretamente en un coven en el bosque.
C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

culpabilidad
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
El jurado consideró su nivel de culpabilidad en el crimen.
C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

ruidoso
Meaning
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
Example
The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.
La audiencia ruidosa exigió un bis de la banda.
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

coagular
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
La sangre se coaguló rápidamente después del corte.
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

combustible
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
Las hojas secas son altamente combustibles.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

cauteloso
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
Ella estaba cautelosa de invertir en el nuevo negocio.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

hibisco
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
Las brillantes flores rojas de hibisco decoraban la entrada de la casa.
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

consanguíneo
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
Las dos familias eran consanguíneas a través de sus abuelos.
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

connivencia
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
El robo ocurrió con la connivencia del guardia de seguridad.
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

caprichoso
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
El mercado de valores puede ser caprichoso, cambiando drásticamente sin previo aviso.
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

manzana de crema
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
La manzana de crema tiene una textura dulce y cremosa.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

castigar / someter
Meaning
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
Example
The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.
El entrenador castigó al equipo después de su pobre desempeño.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

curva ciclóidea
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
La ciclóidea se estudia a menudo en matemáticas y física.
C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

grosero
Meaning
A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.
Example
The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.
El camarero era tan grosero que los clientes se fueron descontentos.
C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

calórico
Meaning
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.
Example
Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.
El chocolate es muy calórico, por lo que debe comerse con moderación.
C2 verb /kəˈmɪz.ə.reɪt/

commiserate

expresar simpatía o compasión por la desgracia de alguien
Meaning
To express sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.
Example
She called her friend to commiserate after his loss.
Ella llamó a su amigo para compadecerse después de su pérdida.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

un pequeño grupo exclusivo
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
Él pertenecía a un grupo de artistas que se reunían cada viernes.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

cauteloso, prudente, considerado
Meaning
Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.
Example
Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.
Los inversionistas deben ser circunspectos antes de tomar decisiones.
C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

calvinismo
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
El calvinismo desempeñó un papel importante en la formación de la teología protestante.
C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

comportarse
Meaning
to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way
Example
She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.
Ella se comportó con gracia durante la ceremonia.
C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

comunicación computacional
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
La comunicación computacional está remodelando cómo compartimos información.
C2 verb /ˈkæn.tər/

canter

galope lento
Meaning
To ride a horse at a controlled, easy pace between a trot and a gallop.
Example
She cantered her horse across the field with ease.
Ella canteó su caballo por el campo con facilidad.
C2 verb /ˈkævəl/

cavil

objetar de manera innecesaria
Meaning
to make petty or unnecessary objections
Example
She caviled at every detail of the plan.
Ella objetó innecesariamente cada detalle del plan.
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

un pasaje solista elaborado
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
El pianista realizó una brillante cadenza antes del movimiento final.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

colérico
Meaning
Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.
Example
His choleric nature often got him into arguments.
Su naturaleza colérica a menudo lo metía en discusiones.
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

centellear
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
Los fuegos artificiales centellearon a través del cielo nocturno.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

amistoso, animado y agradable; sociable
Meaning
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
Example
The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.
La fiesta tenía un ambiente convivial con música y risas.
C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

difícil de leer, malhumorado
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
Su letra era difícil de leer y casi ilegible.
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

caracol
Meaning
a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration
Example
The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.
El sacerdote sopló el cuerno de caracol para señalar el inicio de la ceremonia.
C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

arrepentido
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
Ella estaba arrepentida después de darse cuenta de su error.
C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

cobarde
Meaning
cowardly; lacking courage
Example
He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.
Él era demasiado cobarde para defender sus creencias.
C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

estudiante universitario
Meaning
a student of a college
Example
The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.
Los colegiales se estaban preparando para el festival cultural.
C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

cosmopolitismo
Meaning
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
Example
Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.
El cosmopolitismo promueve el respeto y la comprensión entre culturas.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

conciencia
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
El juez tomó conciencia de la nueva evidencia.
C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

tribunal de chancillería
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
El caso fue llevado al tribunal de chancillería para su resolución.
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

cábala
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
Los periodistas expusieron una cábala de políticos corruptos trabajando juntos.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

juguetón
Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
El chico juguetón corrió por el campo sin preocuparse.
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

precaución, evitar riesgos
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
Su precaución garantizó que no se cometieran errores.
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

clemente / suave
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
Los prisioneros esperaban un juez clemente.
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

conceptualización
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
La conceptualización de ciudades renovables es innovadora.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

gruñón
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
El gruñón viejo hombre gritó a los niños por jugar cerca de su casa.
C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

alcantarilla
Meaning
a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway
Example
The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.
El agua de lluvia pesada fluyó a través de la alcantarilla bajo el puente.
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

cabalismo
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
El historiador escribió extensamente sobre el cabalismo en la corte real.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

congelarse
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
La sopa comenzó a congelarse después de haber sido dejada sobre la mesa.
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

coagulante
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
El doctor aplicó un coagulante para detener la hemorragia rápidamente.
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

afabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
Su afabilidad lo hace popular entre sus amigos.
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

convocar
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
El comité convocó una sesión de emergencia para discutir la crisis.
C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

acuerdo
Meaning
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
Example
There is a strong concordance between the two reports.
Hay una fuerte concordancia entre los dos informes.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

coloso
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
Einstein fue un coloso en el mundo de la ciencia.
C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

cúli
Meaning
a laborer who does physical work for wages
Example
The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.
El cúli llevó bolsas pesadas en la estación de tren.
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

despreciar
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
Él nunca despreciaría un trabajo honesto, sin importar cuán humilde fuera.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

complacencia
Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
Su complacencia le impidió notar los riesgos.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

gran caldereta de metal
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
La bruja removió su poción en una burbujeante caldereta.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

participante en la conferencia
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
Cada participante en la conferencia recibió una placa en el mostrador de registro.
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

coextensivo
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
Las dos jurisdicciones son coextensivas, compartiendo las mismas fronteras.
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

cabalgata
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
La llegada del rey fue marcada por una gran cabalgata.
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

rozar
Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
Los zapatos apretados empezaron a rozar sus talones.
C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

conversación formal
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
Los profesores participaron en una profunda conversación sobre el futuro de la educación.
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

oficina de contabilidad
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
El comerciante pasó la mayor parte de su día en la oficina de contabilidad revisando los libros de contabilidad.
C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

pequeño recipiente
Meaning
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
Example
She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.
Ella llenó el cruet con aceite de oliva para la ensalada.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

conjetural
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
Su explicación era puramente conjetural y carecía de pruebas.
C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

una abundancia o suministro desbordante de algo
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
El festival ofreció una cornucopia de frutas y dulces.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

engaño
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
Se acusó al político de engaño para ganar las elecciones.
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

crítico; que encuentra fallos
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
Sus comentarios críticos sobre cada pequeño detalle hicieron que la reunión fuera muy desagradable.
C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

columna con figura femenina esculpida
Meaning
A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.
Example
The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.
El antiguo templo presentaba una caryátide sosteniendo el techo.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

rozar hasta irritar
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
Los zapatos ásperos le estaban rozando los talones.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

certeza
Meaning
Absolute certainty or conviction about something.
Example
She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.
Ella habló con certeza sobre el resultado del caso.
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

habladuría hipócrita
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de habladurías hipócritas sobre honestidad e integridad.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

confluente
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
Los ríos convergentes formaron un gran río.
C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

espacioso
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
Alquilaron un apartamento espacioso en la ciudad.
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

proporcional
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
El salario será proporcional a la experiencia.
C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

burlarse
Meaning
Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.
Example
They were chaffing each other during lunch.
Ellos se estaban burlando el uno al otro durante el almuerzo.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

congruent

congruente
Meaning
in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry
Example
Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization.
Sus valores son congruentes con los objetivos de la organización.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

conformation

conformación
Meaning
The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.
Example
The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein.
El científico estudió la conformación molecular de la proteína.
C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

centauro
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
El centauro es una figura conocida en la mitología griega.
C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

demasiado complaciente
Meaning
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
Example
He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.
Era demasiado complaciente para rechazar sus demandas.
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

credulidad
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
El fraude tuvo éxito debido a la credulidad de la víctima.
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

codicilio
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
Él agregó un codicilio a su testamento para incluir a su nieta.
C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

corpulento, obeso
Meaning
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
Example
The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.
El hombre corpulento luchaba por encajar en la pequeña silla.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪsiːn/

Casein

caseína
Meaning
the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements
Example
Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery.
El polvo de proteína de caseína es popular entre los atletas para la recuperación muscular.
C2 adjective /kəˈdævərəs/

cadaverous

cadavérico
Meaning
Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.
Example
His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party.
Su apariencia cadavérica sorprendió a todos en la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

contumacy

desobediencia, terquedad
Meaning
stubborn refusal to obey authority
Example
His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.
Su desobediencia condujo a su suspensión del consejo.
C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

cromático
Meaning
Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
Example
The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.
El artista usó una paleta cromática para crear contrastes vibrantes.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

codicioso
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
Le lanzó una mirada codiciosa cuando mostró su nuevo reloj.
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

cráneo
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
Los arqueólogos examinaron cuidadosamente el cráneo antiguo.
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

celeridad
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
El soldado se movió con gran celeridad para entregar el mensaje.
C2 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

casuística
Meaning
The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.
Example
The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.
El argumento del abogado fue desestimado como mera casuística.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

comatoso
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
El paciente comatoso fue mantenido bajo constante observación.
C2 adjective /koʊˈiːvəl/

coeval

contemporáneo
Meaning
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
Example
The philosopher was coeval with the rise of modern science.
El filósofo fue contemporáneo con el auge de la ciencia moderna.
C2 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

cuadros
Meaning
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.
Example
There are 26 cadres under BPSC.
Hay 26 cuadros bajo BPSC.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/

cynosure

el centro de todas las miradas
Meaning
A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.
Example
She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
Ella era el centro de todas las miradas en la fiesta.