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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 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

amarillo pálido
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
Su complexión amarilla pálida lo hacía parecer cansado y enfermo.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

intachable
Meaning
Beyond criticism; faultless.
Example
The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.
El juez era conocido por su integridad intachable.
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 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

idolatría
Meaning
The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.
Example
The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.
El sacerdote condenó la idolatría practicada en el pueblo.
C2 phrase ˌdʒʊə.rɪs.pruːˈden.ʃəl ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

jurisprudential benchmark

punto de referencia jurídico
Meaning
A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.
Example
The decision set a jurisprudential benchmark.
La decisión estableció un punto de referencia jurídico.
C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

influyente
Meaning
Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).
Example
The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.
El orador influyente cautivó a toda la audiencia.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

glotón
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
Era conocido como un glotón que podía terminar tres grandes pizzas en una sola sentada.
C2 noun /ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

gasification

gasificación
Meaning
The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.
Example
Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal.
La gasificación se usa ampliamente para producir gas combustible a partir del carbón.
C2 noun /ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Furuncle

forúnculo; bulto;
Meaning
a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.
El doctor recetó antibióticos para tratar el doloroso furúnculo en su cuello.
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

encantar / engañar para atraer
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
Ella cautivó a la audiencia con su narración.
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

aliviar
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
El maestro intentó aliviar los miedos de los estudiantes antes del examen.
C2 noun /kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

conglomeration

conglomerado
Meaning
A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.
Example
The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls.
El mercado es un conglomerado de pequeñas tiendas y puestos de comida.
C2 noun /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

quietud
Meaning
A state of stillness and tranquility.
Example
She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.
Ella disfruta de la quietud del campo.
C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

posponer
Meaning
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Example
The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.
El político pospuso cuando se le preguntó sobre el tema controvertido.
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.
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

teoría de dejar que otros piensen lo que quieran
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
Él sigue la teoría de 'dejar que ellos' y ignora la negatividad.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

adoctrinar
Meaning
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
Example
The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.
El régimen trató de adoctrinar a la juventud con propaganda.
C2 noun /dɪˈbɛntʃər/

debenture

debentura
Meaning
a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral
Example
The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors.
La empresa recaudó capital emitiendo debenturas a los inversores.
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

nutrimento
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
El suelo proporciona nutrimento a las plantas.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

fungible
Meaning
interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item
Example
In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.
En finanzas, el dinero se considera un activo fungible.
C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

laguna
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
Los turistas visitan Loch Ness para buscar al monstruo legendario.
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

enmendadura
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
El artículo requirió varias enmiendas antes de estar listo para imprimir.
C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

tacaño
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
Él era demasiado tacaño para dejar una propina decente.
C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

gardenia
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
El arbusto de gardenia produjo hermosas flores blancas con un aroma encantador.
C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

interrumpidor
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
El político se mantuvo tranquilo a pesar del interrumpidor gritando desde la multitud.
C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

soporte de metal para madera
Meaning
a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs
Example
The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.
Los troncos descansaban sobre los ándiros en la vieja chimenea.
C2 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

algo delicado
Meaning
Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.
Example
The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.
El velo de la novia estaba hecho de delicada tela de gossamer.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

gran libro o manuscrito
Meaning
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.
Example
The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.
La biblioteca alberga un antiguo folio de Shakespeare.
C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

iluminati
Meaning
a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies
Example
Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.
Muchas teorías de conspiración involucran a los Illuminati como un grupo secreto que controla el mundo.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

cara arrugada y marchita
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
Un hombre con la cara arrugada y marchita se sentó tranquilamente en la esquina.
C2 noun /ˈɡændər/

Gander

ganso macho
Meaning
male goose
Example
The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.
El ganso protegió a su familia del perro que se acercaba.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

heptarquía
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
El libro de historia describió la heptarquía de la Inglaterra anglosajona.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

icthología
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
Obtuvo un título en ictiología en la universidad.
C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

generosidad
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
La fundación sobrevivió gracias a la generosidad de los donantes adinerados.
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

ingrato
Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
Trabajó duro para su amigo, pero el ingrato nunca le dio las gracias.
C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

caballo de alquiler, trillado
Meaning
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
Example
The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.
El viejo caballo de alquiler seguía tirando del carruaje.
C2 verb /ɛmˈbleɪzən/

emblazon

adornar de manera destacada
Meaning
To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.
Example
The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms.
El logotipo del equipo estaba emblemazado en sus uniformes.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

felicidad
Meaning
hanging down loosely; drooping
Example
The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

hablar con amenazas
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
El gerente amenazó al personal para que trabajara horas extras.
C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

probidad
Meaning
The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
Example
The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.
El juez fue admirado por su integridad y probidad.
C2 noun /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

inadvertence

descuido
Meaning
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
Example
The error happened through sheer inadvertence.
El error ocurrió por pura inadvertencia.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

extrajudicial
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
Los activistas condenaron los asesinatos extrajudiciales.
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

transformar en actividades más elevadas
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
Ella sublimó su ira en pintar hermosos paisajes.
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

espeleólogo
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
El espeleólogo llevó cuerdas y luces a la cueva oscura.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

ornithologist

ornitólogo
Meaning
a scientist who studies birds
Example
The ornithologist spent years studying migratory birds.
El ornitólogo pasó años estudiando aves migratorias.
C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

masoquista
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
Lo llamaron masoquista por disfrutar de desafíos difíciles.
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

oficial de barco
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
El bótzuén supervisó a los marineros en la cubierta.
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

hilaridad
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
La película causó una gran hilaridad entre el público.
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 /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

relacionado con hongo
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
El sótano húmedo tenía un olor relacionado con hongo.
C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

redundancia innecesaria
Meaning
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
Example
The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.
La frase 'pasará o no pasará' es una tautología.
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

bonhomía
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
La reunión estaba llena de risas y bonhomía.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

relacionado con regiones montañosas; encontrado en ambientes de montaña
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
Los bosques montanos albergan una variedad de especies únicas.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

suspensión
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
La suspensión del servicio decepcionó a muchos clientes.
C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

exceso de nutrientes en un lago o cuerpo de agua
Meaning
Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.
Example
Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.
Los fertilizantes excesivos provocan la eutrofización en los lagos.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

insignificante
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Le pagaron una suma insignificante por el arduo trabajo.
C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

monocromático
Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
El artista creó una pintura monocromática llamativa en tonos de azul.
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

estresado o agobiado
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
El maestro estresado luchaba por calmar el ruidoso aula.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

desproporción
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
Hay una clara disproporción entre los ricos y los pobres en muchas sociedades.
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

persona destacada
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
Se le considera una persona destacada en el mundo de la ciencia.
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.
C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

apostasía
Meaning
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Example
His public apostasy shocked his followers.
Su apostasía pública sorprendió a sus seguidores.
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

hexápodo
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
El científico observó un hexápodo arrastrándose sobre la hoja.
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

antitoxina
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
El doctor administró una antitoxina para contrarrestar el veneno de la serpiente.
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

acceso al trono / aceptación de un tratado
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
La ascensión del rey al trono fue celebrada con gran ceremonia.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

barrigón
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
El hombre barrigón luchaba por abrocharse la camisa.
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

seminario
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
Decidió inscribirse en un seminario para estudiar teología.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

consignatario
Meaning
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
Example
The consignee received the shipment on time.
El consignatario recibió el envío a tiempo.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

alabastro (piedra blanca mineral)
Meaning
A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.
Example
The statue was carved from pure alabaster.
La estatua fue esculpida en puro alabastro.
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.
C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

comentario irrelevante
Meaning
a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement
Example
His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.
Su comentario sobre el clima fue un completo comentario irrelevante durante la discusión del presupuesto.
C2 noun /ˈjuːʒəri/

usury

usura
Meaning
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
Example
The law strictly prohibits usury.
La ley prohíbe estrictamente la usura.
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

matricidio
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
El crimen de matricidio sorprendió a toda la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

departamento de suministros
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
El departamento de suministros del ejército se aseguró de que los soldados tuvieran suficientes provisiones.
C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

acidificar
Meaning
to make something acidic or more acidic
Example
Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.
Los agricultores temen que la contaminación acidifique el suelo.
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 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

cultivo intercalado
Meaning
The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.
Example
Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.
El cultivo intercalado puede ayudar a mejorar la fertilidad del suelo y el control de plagas.
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 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

despilfarrador
Meaning
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
Example
The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.
El rey era conocido por su estilo de vida despilfarrador.
C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

profusión
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
La primavera trajo una profusión de flores silvestres al valle.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

saltar por encima
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
Él logró saltar la cerca fácilmente.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːr/

inter

enterrar
Meaning
To bury a dead body in the ground.
Example
They decided to inter the soldier with full honors.
Ellos decidieron enterrar al soldado con todos los honores.
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

discutible; cuestionable
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
Los hechos en el caso son discutibles y necesitan más investigación.
C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

rodear
Meaning
to surround or enclose; to encircle
Example
Mountains environ the small valley.
Las montañas rodean el pequeño valle.
C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

poco a poco
Meaning
Gradually, little by little.
Example
The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.
El viejo castillo cayó poco a poco en ruinas.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

perder temporalmente
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
Debo haber perdido mis llaves en algún lugar de la casa.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

como una pluma
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
La estructura de la hoja del helecho es como una pluma.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Horse-leach

sanguijuela de caballo
Meaning
a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine
Example
The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.
El veterinario explicó que la sanguijuela de caballo se usaba comúnmente en el tratamiento de caballos.
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

pato macho
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
El drake llevó a su familia de patos a través del estanque.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

cuervo chico
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
El jack-daw recogió objetos brillantes para su nido.
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

acurrucarse, esconderse
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
Ella se enroscó en una cómoda silla junto a la chimenea.
C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

recrudescente
Meaning
reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement
Example
Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.
Las tensiones recrudecientes amenazaron el frágil alto el fuego.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛtsəm/

jetsam

material no deseado o bienes arrojados al mar desde un barco y arrastrados hasta la orilla
Meaning
Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.
Example
The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm.
La playa estaba llena de jetsam después de la tormenta.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

intempérate
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
La ira intempérate de la multitud causó caos.
C2 adjective ˌvɪz.ju.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl

visuospatial

Relacionado con la comprensión de la relación entre el espacio y los objetos a través de la visión
Meaning
Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.
Example
Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design.
Las buenas habilidades visualespaciales son importantes para la arquitectura y el diseño.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

ciego o ignorante
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
El enfoque purblindo del problema condujo a muchos errores.
C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

de manera desordenada
Meaning
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Example
The children ran pell-mell through the playground.
Los niños corrieron de manera desordenada por el patio de recreo.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

incoercible
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
Su espíritu incoercible inspiró a otros a luchar por la justicia.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

maquinaciones
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
El político fue derribado por sus propias maquinaciones.
C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

truco, engaño
Meaning
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
Example
The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.
El truco del mago dejó a la audiencia asombrada.
C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

eliminar
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
Este nuevo sistema elimina la necesidad de ingresar datos manualmente.
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

plenario
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
El comité celebró una sesión plenaria para discutir todos los asuntos importantes.
C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

una cantidad muy pequeña
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
Él no le importa ni un ápice el resultado.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

exultar
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
Los aficionados exultaron después de que su equipo ganó el campeonato.
C2 noun /kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

Queen crape myrtle

Myrtillo de crepé de la reina
Meaning
A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia
Example
The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers.
El myrtillo de crepé de la reina floreció hermosamente en el jardín con sus flores moradas.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

ronco; robusto
Meaning
deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
Example
He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.
Él habló con una voz ronca después de haber gritado todo el día.
C2 adjective /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

jejune

simplón / superficial / insípido
Meaning
Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.
Example
The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth.
El profesor desestimó el ensayo como simplón y carente de profundidad.
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

azur
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
El cielo claro fue pintado con un profundo tono de azul.
C2 noun /liː/

lea

pradera
Meaning
An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.
Example
The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.
La cabaña estaba rodeada por una tranquila pradera.
C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

bella mujer
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
Ella era la bella de la fiesta esa noche.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

gris, antiguo
Meaning
gray or white with age; very old and respected
Example
The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.
El viejo roble se erguía como un testigo de siglos de historia.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

monóculo
Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
El anciano llevaba un monóculo en eventos formales.
C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

ancestro femenina
Meaning
a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended
Example
She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.
Descubrió que su ancestro femenina provenía de un pequeño pueblo de Bengala.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

biografía
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
La biblioteca tiene una biografía antigua del poeta.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

aborrecible; repugnante
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
La idea de la crueldad animal es aborrecible para la mayoría de la gente.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

frontón triangular
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
El antiguo templo tenía un frontón decorado con esculturas.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

espumoso
Meaning
Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.
Example
She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.
Ella pidió una taza de capuchino espumoso.
C2 noun /dɪˈstɛnʃən/

distention

distensión
Meaning
The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.
Example
The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention.
El paciente se quejó de dolor abdominal y distensión.
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.