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C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

cohortes
Meaning
Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.
Example
Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.
Los investigadores compararon los resultados de salud de diferentes cohortes.
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

aproximado
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
El costo es aproximado y puede cambiar más tarde.
B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

hardware
Meaning
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
Example
The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.
La empresa actualizó su hardware de computadora para mejorar el rendimiento.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

mujer dominante y temperamental
Meaning
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
Example
The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.
El personaje fue retratado como una mujer ruidosa y dominante.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

suéter
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
Él usó un suéter cálido durante la fría noche de invierno.
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

pantomima
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
Los niños disfrutaron de la pantomima navideña en el teatro local.
B1 adverb; adjective /ˈkaɪndli/

kindly

amablemente
Meaning
in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill
Example
She kindly helped the old man cross the street.
Ella ayudó amablemente al anciano a cruzar la calle.
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

flauta
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
Él tocó una dulce melodía en su flauta.
B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

cucaracha
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
Una cucaracha corrió rápidamente por el piso de la cocina.
C2 adjective /ˈplændʒənt/

plangent

sonido triste o resonante
Meaning
having a loud, mournful sound; resonant
Example
The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.
El tañido triste de la campana de la iglesia resonó por el pueblo.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

reorganizar
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Ella decidió reorganizar los muebles en su sala de estar.
A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

tela
Meaning
woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber
Example
The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.
El sastre cortó el tela en piezas precisas.
C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

infantil
Meaning
childishly silly or immature
Example
His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.
Sus bromas infantiles molestaron al público.
C2 verb /raɪv/

rive

rasgar
Meaning
to tear apart violently
Example
The earthquake rived the ground in several places.
El terremoto desgarró el suelo en varios lugares.
C2 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

fanático
Meaning
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
Example
He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.
Se le consideraba un fanático por sus estrictas opiniones políticas.
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

elogioso
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
Ella escribió una reseña elogiosa del nuevo libro.
C1 verb /dʒɒt/

jot

escribir rápidamente y brevemente
Meaning
to write something quickly and briefly
Example
She jotted down his phone number on a napkin.
Ella anotó rápidamente su número de teléfono en una servilleta.
B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

radiografía; rayos X
Meaning
a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays
Example
The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.
El médico pidió una radiografía para revisar el hueso.
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

circunferencia
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
La circunferencia del árbol medía casi cinco pies.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

maldición
Meaning
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
Example
The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.
La multitud enojada lanzó maldiciones al funcionario corrupto.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ/

Garbage

basura; desechos
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless
Example
Please take out the garbage before the collection truck arrives tomorrow morning.
Por favor, saque la basura antes de que llegue el camión de recolección mañana por la mañana.
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

pequeña onda
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
El estanque solo fue perturbado por las pequeñas ondas causadas por la brisa.
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

optimizar
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
La empresa está trabajando para optimizar su cadena de suministro.
B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Related

relacionado; vinculado
Meaning
connected; associated; having a connection or relationship
Example
These two problems are closely related to each other.
Estos dos problemas están estrechamente relacionados entre sí.
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.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nər/

garner

recoger
Meaning
To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.
Example
The politician garnered support from young voters.
El político recogió apoyo de los jóvenes votantes.
A1 noun /ɡɜːrl/

girl

chica
Meaning
a female child or young woman
Example
The girl was playing with her friends in the park.
La chica estaba jugando con sus amigos en el parque.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

remordimiento
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
Él sintió un profundo remordimiento por sus acciones.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

lenguaje insultante
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de invectivas contra sus oponentes.
C2 adjective/adverb /feɪn/

fain

gustosamente, con gusto
Meaning
gladly, willingly, or with pleasure
Example
I would fain help you if I had the time.
Si tuviera tiempo, con gusto te ayudaría.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

simpatía
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
Ella expresó su simpatía por las víctimas del accidente.
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

multar / defraudar
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
El funcionario corrupto fue multado por su mala conducta.
A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

dar
Meaning
to freely transfer something to someone
Example
I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.
Doy regalos a mis amigos en sus cumpleaños.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

poner en peligro
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
Cortar los bosques puede poner en peligro muchas especies de animales.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

agacharse
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Se agachó para atarse los zapatos.
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

apenas; solo justo; casi no
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
Aprobé el examen por poco.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

mamut / gigante
Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
La empresa enfrentó un desafío gigante durante la expansión.
A1 noun /end/

End

fin; conclusión; término;
Meaning
the final part of something; termination or conclusion
Example
The end of the movie was unexpected and left everyone surprised.
El final de la película fue inesperado y dejó a todos sorprendidos.
B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

transacción
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
Cada transacción en línea se registra con fines de seguridad.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔːti/

naughty

travieso
Meaning
Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.
Example
The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons.
El niño travieso dibujó en las paredes con crayones.
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

beligerante o agresivo
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
Su actitud beligerante a menudo conduce a conflictos.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

esqueleto
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
El maestro mostró a los estudiantes un esqueleto humano en la clase de biología.
C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

embargar
Meaning
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
Example
The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.
El arrendador embargó los muebles del inquilino por el alquiler impago.
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

de segunda categoría
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
La película fue entretenida, pero claramente de segunda categoría en comparación con la original.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

fanático
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
Él es un fanático acérrimo de la música rock clásica.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

difícil de complacer; muy particular en los detalles
Meaning
difficult to please; very particular about details
Example
He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.
Él es tan quisquilloso con su comida que solo come verduras orgánicas.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

innecesariamente
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
No te preocupes innecesariamente por el examen.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

anhelo
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
Ella tenía un anhelo por chocolate a altas horas de la noche.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

franqueza
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.
Example
She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.
Ella habló con franqueza sobre los desafíos que enfrentó.
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

muleta, apoyo
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
Tuvo que usar muletas después de romperse la pierna.
C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

miedo irracional y persistente de que las personas están 'tratando de hacerle daño' o lo están observando constantemente
Meaning
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
Example
His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.
Su paranoia constante hacía que fuera difícil confiar en cualquiera.
B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

martillo
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things
Example
She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.
Ella usó un martillo para clavar el marco de la foto en la pared.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

zanahoria
Meaning
a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground
Example
Carrots are rich in vitamin A.
Las zanahorias son ricas en vitamina A.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

liga
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Varios clubes formaron una liga para promover el espíritu deportivo.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdɪr/

endear

hacer que alguien sea querido
Meaning
To cause someone to be loved or liked.
Example
Her kindness and generosity endeared her to the community.
Su amabilidad y generosidad la hicieron querida por la comunidad.
C2 noun /ˌvælədɪkˈtɔːriən/

valedictorian

mejor estudiante
Meaning
The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.
Example
She was honored as the valedictorian of her class.
Fue honrada como la mejor estudiante de su clase.
B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

racimo
Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
Las uvas crecieron en un racimo apretado.
C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

dividir en dos partes
Meaning
to divide into two branches or parts
Example
The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.
El camino se bifurca en dos caminos separados en la colina.
C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

pedagogía
Meaning
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example
Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
La pedagogía moderna se centra en el aprendizaje centrado en el estudiante.
C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

hábil
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
Ella es hábil para resolver problemas matemáticos complejos.
B1 adverb /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/

Reasonably

razonablemente; de manera sensata;
Meaning
in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree
Example
The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location.
La habitación del hotel estaba razonablemente bien precio para la ubicación.
A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

molestar
Meaning
to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable
Example
His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.
Su constante zumbido empezó a molestar a todos en la sala.
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

adiós
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
Le dije adiós antes de irme.
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

rotundity

redondez
Meaning
the quality of being round or plump
Example
The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully.
La redondez del globo lo hizo flotar elegantemente.
C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

remo
Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
Sumergió el remo en el agua y empujó el bote hacia adelante.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

Honesto y abierto
Meaning
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Example
The business deal was completely aboveboard.
El acuerdo de negocios fue completamente honesto y abierto.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

galardonado
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
El laureado Nobel dio una conferencia inspiradora sobre la paz.
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

imitador
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
Se hizo famoso como imitador de cantantes populares.
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

enfoque mental
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
La meditación mejora el enfoque mental y el rendimiento cognitivo.
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

breviedad
Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
La brevedad del discurso mantuvo a la audiencia comprometida.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

ondeando
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Ella caminó a través de las cortinas ondeando.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

consciente
Meaning
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Example
She was fully conscious after the surgery.
Ella estaba completamente consciente después de la cirugía.
B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

laboratorio
Meaning
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.
Los científicos realizaron sus experimentos en el laboratorio bien equipado.
C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

enemigo
Meaning
an enemy or opponent
Example
The knight fought bravely against his foe.
El caballero luchó valientemente contra su enemigo.
C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

aprobatorio
Meaning
expressing approval or praise
Example
The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.
El maestro asintió con la cabeza de manera aprobatoria después de leer el ensayo.
A2 noun /hɔːl/

Hall

salón; pasillo
Meaning
a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall of the university.
La ceremonia de graduación se celebró en el salón principal de la universidad.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

anarquía
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
La ciudad descendió a la anarquía después del colapso del gobierno.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

resplandeciente
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
El sol resplandeciente iluminó todo el valle.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

litotes
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
Decir 'no está mal' como un cumplido es un ejemplo de litotes.
C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

fijación o interés obsesivo en algo o alguien
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
Su fijación con el perfeccionismo retrasó la finalización del proyecto.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

primate, animal de la familia de los monos
Meaning
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
Los humanos están clasificados como primates.
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

estrado
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
El político dio un discurso desde el estrado.
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

deificar
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
Algunos fanáticos deifican a sus celebridades favoritas.
B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

collar
Meaning
a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace
Example
She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.
Ella llevaba un elegante collar de perlas a la cena formal.
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

sustancialmente
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
La nueva política ha mejorado sustancialmente las condiciones laborales.
B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

degradación ambiental
Meaning
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
Example
Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.
La degradación ambiental amenaza la biodiversidad.
A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

extraño
Meaning
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
Example
The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.
La película tenía un final extraño que nadie esperaba.
A1 article /ðə/

the

el/la/los/las
Meaning
used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known
Example
The sun rises in the east.
El sol sale por el este.
B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

rápido; veloz; ágil;
Meaning
happening in a short time or at a fast pace
Example
The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.
El rápido crecimiento de la tecnología ha cambiado nuestra vida diaria.
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

lucha
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
La lucha por la independencia unió a la nación.
C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

contigüidad
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
La contigüidad de los dos países facilita el comercio.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

desaliñado o desordenado en apariencia; sucio y desgastado
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
El perro desaliñado caminó por las calles buscando comida.
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

palestino
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
El pueblo palestino tiene una rica herencia cultural.
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

antepasado
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
El árbol genealógico muestra los nombres de todos los antepasados.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

felicidad
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 noun /dɪər/

Deer

ciervo
Meaning
a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male
Example
We saw a beautiful deer grazing in the meadow.
Vimos un hermoso ciervo pastando en el prado.
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

recuperación
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
El sistema de recuperación del cerebro ayuda a recordar experiencias pasadas.
B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

analfabetismo
Meaning
The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.
Example
Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.
El analfabetismo a menudo conduce a la pobreza y el desempleo.
A2 noun /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

knowledge

conocimiento
Meaning
Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.
Example
Knowledge of the universe is expanding through research.
El conocimiento del universo está expandiéndose a través de la investigación.
C2 adverb /ʌnˈɜːrɪŋli/

unerringly

sin cometer errores
Meaning
Without making any mistakes; always accurate
Example
The archer aimed unerringly at the target.
El arquero apuntó sin cometer errores al objetivo.
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

osadía
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
Su osadía para cuestionar la autoridad era admirable.
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

dar un golpe rápido
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
Él flickó el interruptor para encender la luz.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

una forma de poema lírico
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
El poeta concluyó su oda con un epodo impresionante.
C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

era
Meaning
an indefinitely long period of time; an age
Example
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.
Los dinosaurios vivieron hace millones de años, en una era diferente.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

descorazonado
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
Se veía descorazonado después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

nivel alto de complejidad o refinamiento
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
La sofisticación de la tecnología moderna de IA es notable.
C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

himno
Meaning
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
Example
The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.
La congregación cantó un himno durante el servicio de la mañana.
B1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

Guidance

orientación; liderazgo; asesoramiento
Meaning
advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction
Example
The teacher provided valuable guidance to help students choose their career paths.
El maestro proporcionó valiosa orientación para ayudar a los estudiantes a elegir sus trayectorias profesionales.
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

ungüento
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
Ella aplicó un ungüento en la quemadura de su mano.
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

bombardear
Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
Los reporteros bombardearon al ministro con preguntas difíciles.
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

anticristo
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
Algunas personas temen el ascenso de un anticristo en el futuro.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

asesino
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
El asesino fue capturado por la policía en pocas horas.
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

loco; tonto; inestable mentalmente
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
Su comportamiento loco hizo reír a todos.
C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

pezuña
Meaning
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
Example
The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.
La pezuña del caballo se lesionó después de pisar una roca afilada.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

flor de pavo real
Meaning
a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail
Example
The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.
El árbol de flor de pavo real florece con flores naranjas impresionantes en verano.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌɡəl/

juggle

hacer malabares
Meaning
To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.
Example
He tried to juggle work, studies, and family responsibilities.
Él trató de hacer malabares con el trabajo, los estudios y las responsabilidades familiares.
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

envolver
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
La cima de la montaña estaba envuelta en niebla.
A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

desafíos
Meaning
Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
Example
Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.
Superar los desafíos es la clave para el crecimiento personal.
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

amputar
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
Los médicos tuvieron que amputar su pierna después del accidente.