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C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

conspirar
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
Las dos empresas conspiraron para fijar los precios en el mercado.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

farfetched

improbable o poco probable
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late sounded farfetched.
Su explicación para llegar tarde sonaba inverosímil.
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

pinzas
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
Usa los pínchers para quitar el carbón caliente de manera segura.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

cansado, indiferente
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
Después de años de viajar, se sintió cansada por el constante movimiento.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

interdisciplinario
Meaning
Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.
Example
The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.
El enfoque interdisciplinario en la educación mejora las habilidades para resolver problemas.
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

renombre; fama
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
La científica alcanzó renombre internacional por sus descubrimientos.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtəbl̩/

excitable

excitable
Meaning
easily excited or emotionally aroused
Example
The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing.
El niño era excitable y se reía de cada pequeña cosa.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

absorto
Meaning
completely absorbed or deeply involved in something
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
Ella estaba tan absorta en el libro que olvidó la hora.
C1 noun /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

motivo
Meaning
A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.
Example
The motif of love is central to the novel.
El motivo del amor es central en la novela.
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

guarnición
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
La guarnición defendió la fortaleza contra los invasores.
C1 verb /əbˈsɛs/

obsess

obsesionarse
Meaning
To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.
Example
She tends to obsess over small details.
Ella tiende a obsesionarse con los pequeños detalles.
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

agricultura y ganadería
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
Las técnicas adecuadas de ganadería mejoran la salud del ganado.
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

evaluación
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
La evaluación anual determina los incrementos salariales.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

partera
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
La partera estuvo con la madre durante todo su trabajo de parto.
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

tamarindo
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
El tamarindo se usa comúnmente en la cocina asiática y del Medio Oriente por su sabor ácido.
C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

hormiguear
Meaning
to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin
Example
Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.
Su piel comenzó a hormiguear con el viento frío.
C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

periwinkle
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
Las periwinkles moradas cubrían hermosamente el suelo del jardín.
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

ideología
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
La democracia se basa en la ideología de la libertad y la igualdad.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/

unsociable

poco sociable
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
Example
He became unsociable after moving to a new city.
Se volvió poco sociable después de mudarse a una nueva ciudad.
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 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

omnipresente
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
Las redes sociales se han convertido en una fuerza omnipresente en la sociedad moderna.
C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

imaginado, deseado
Meaning
imagined, desired, or believed without evidence
Example
He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.
Él es un pretendiente imaginado a los ojos de la joven.
C1 adjective /ˈʌndərhænd/

underhand

engañoso
Meaning
done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
Example
The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.
El político fue acusado de usar tácticas engañosas para ganar las elecciones.
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

ácaro
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
El colchón estaba infestado de ácaros del polvo.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

sofocar
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
Ella intentó sofocar una risa durante la reunión seria.
C1 noun /kwæk/

Quack

charlatán
Meaning
a person who pretends to be a doctor but has no medical training; the sound a duck makes
Example
People should be careful not to trust medical advice from a quack.
Las personas deben tener cuidado de no confiar en consejos médicos de un charlatán.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

indemnización por despido
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
La empresa le ofreció indemnización por despido después de que terminó su empleo.
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

capacidad de tomar decisiones
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
Su capacidad de tomar decisiones durante la crisis salvó a la empresa.
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

decreto
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
El rey emitió un decreto que todos los ciudadanos deben pagar impuestos adicionales.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

out-and-out

completo
Meaning
complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme
Example
The speech was an out-and-out lie.
El discurso fue una mentira completa.
C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

impactar
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
La crueldad del crimen impactó a toda la comunidad.
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

absorbente
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
Esta toalla es muy absorbente y se seca rápido.
C1 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

resucitar
Meaning
To bring back to life or revive something from the past.
Example
The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.
El director decidió resucitar la obra antigua para una nueva audiencia.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Righteous

recto; justo; virtuoso
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
Ella sintió ira justa por el trato injusto hacia los trabajadores.
C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

cordialmente
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
Estás cordialmente invitado a nuestra ceremonia de boda.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

dote
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
La tradición del dote aún se sigue en algunas culturas.
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

aliviar o mitigar
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
La meditación puede aliviar el estrés y mejorar el enfoque.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

relacionado con la leche o el ácido láctico
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
El ejercicio intenso puede causar una acumulación de ácido láctico en los músculos.
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

deportar
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
El gobierno decidió deportar a los inmigrantes ilegales.
C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

matorral; espesura de arbustos
Meaning
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
Example
The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.
El conejo desapareció en el matorral.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

unirse
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
Su casa está unida al parque.
C1 verb /siːd/

cede

ceder
Meaning
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
Example
The country ceded territory after losing the war.
El país cedió territorio después de perder la guerra.
C1 verb ɪˈmɜːrs

immerse

sumergir
Meaning
To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.
Example
Immerse yourself in the new language.
Sumérgete en el nuevo idioma.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

introspectar
Meaning
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
Example
He often introspects before making important decisions.
Él a menudo se introspecta antes de tomar decisiones importantes.
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

upheaval
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
La empresa enfrentó un gran desorden tras la repentina renuncia de su CEO.
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

optimista
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
A pesar de los desafíos, ella se mantuvo optimista acerca del futuro.
C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

quemar
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
El fuego quemó las paredes del edificio.
C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

sobrepastoreo
Meaning
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
Example
Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
El sobrepastoreo lleva a la erosión del suelo y la pérdida de biodiversidad.
C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

implacable
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
La lucha implacable de los luchadores por la libertad condujo a la victoria.
C1 noun (plural) /kwɑːmz/

qualms

dudas
Meaning
feelings of doubt, worry, or uneasiness
Example
He had serious qualms about accepting the offer.
Él tenía serias dudas sobre aceptar la oferta.
C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

denuncia / acusación pública
Meaning
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
Example
The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.
El artículo del periodista fue una fuerte denuncia de la corrupción.
C1 noun /meər/

Mare

yegua
Meaning
an adult female horse
Example
The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.
La hermosa yegua galopó por el prado.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪərfəl/

Tearful

lloroso; inclinado a llorar
Meaning
expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep
Example
She gave a tearful goodbye to her friends at the airport.
Ella dio una despedida llorosa a sus amigos en el aeropuerto.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

jerga
Meaning
Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.
Example
The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.
La explicación del abogado estaba llena de jerga legal.
C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

monolítico
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
La compañía mantuvo una estructura monolítica resistente al cambio.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜːki/

murky

turbio
Meaning
Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.
Example
We avoided swimming in the murky river.
Evitamos nadar en el río turbio.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

disolución
Meaning
the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage
Example
The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.
La disolución de la empresa fue anunciada ayer.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

lavar el cerebro
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
El grupo intentó lavar el cerebro a los nuevos miembros.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɔːri/

gory

sangriento
Meaning
involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence
Example
The movie was too gory for children.
La película fue demasiado sangrienta para los niños.
C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

hechizado; cautivado
Meaning
completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted
Example
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.
Los niños se quedaron hechizados mientras el mago hacía sus trucos.
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

trascender
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
Su esfuerzo por trascender los métodos tradicionales fue encomiable.
C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

orden judicial
Meaning
a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action
Example
The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.
La policía obtuvo una orden de registro antes de entrar en el edificio.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

desordenado
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
Él llegó con el cabello desordenado y la ropa arrugada.
C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

zonal
Meaning
relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone
Example
The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.
La ciudad implementó un sistema de estacionamiento zonal para gestionar la congestión del tráfico.
C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

fisiología
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
Ella está especializándose en fisiología humana en la universidad.
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

capa, responsabilidad
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
El líder asumió el manto de responsabilidad.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

follaje
Meaning
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Example
The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.
El follaje de otoño se veía impresionante en el parque.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃən/

incubation

el proceso de mantener huevos, células u organismos en las condiciones adecuadas para su desarrollo
Meaning
the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development
Example
The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks.
La incubación de los huevos duró tres semanas.
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

postrado en cama
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
El hombre anciano ha estado postrado en cama durante varios meses.
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

canario
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
El canario cantaba hermosamente en su jaula.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

admitir formalmente a alguien en una posición, organización o cargo
Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
Ella fue admitida en la sociedad de honor de la universidad.
C1 adjective deft

deft

habilidoso
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
Las manos hábiles del artista crearon una obra maestra.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/

hierarchical

jerárquico
Meaning
arranged in order of rank or authority
Example
The company has a strict hierarchical structure.
La empresa tiene una estructura jerárquica estricta.
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

ejecutable
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
El abogado confirmó que la evidencia era ejecutable en la corte.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

repleto
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
El libro está repleto de fascinantes detalles históricos.
C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

entrega
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
El contratista envió la entrega al cliente para su aprobación.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

indivisible
Meaning
Not able to be divided or separated.
Example
The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.
La unidad del país era indivisible a pesar de las diferencias.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

una persona o máquina que corta y recoge cultivos
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
El ríper se movió lentamente a través de los campos dorados.
C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

quedar atrás o retrasarse
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
La computadora vieja tiende a quedar atrás cuando se ejecuta el nuevo software.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

flexible
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
El cuerpo de la gimnasta era notablemente flexible.
C1 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

aporrear
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.
Example
The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.
El boxeador aporreó a su oponente en la ronda final.
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

afilar/estimular
Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
El olor de la comida aumentó mi apetito.
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 /praɪ/

pry

husmear / entrometerse
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
Ella intentó husmear en la vida privada de su vecino.
C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

docil
Meaning
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Example
The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.
El cachorro dócil aprendió rápidamente nuevos trucos.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

náutico
Meaning
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water
Example
He studied nautical charts before setting sail.
Estudió mapas náuticos antes de zarpar.
C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

anarquista
Meaning
a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority
Example
The anarchist group protested against state control.
El grupo anarquista protestó contra el control estatal.
C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

caminar de manera torpe
Meaning
to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck
Example
The duck waddled across the yard.
El pato caminó de manera torpe a través del jardín.
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

ansioso
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
Estaba ansioso por comenzar un nuevo trabajo en un país extranjero.
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

nómada
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
La tribu vivía un estilo de vida nómada.
C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

cardumen
Meaning
a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water
Example
We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.
Vimos un cardumen de peces cerca de la costa.
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

loco
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
El hombre loco gritó tonterías en la calle.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

condescendiente
Meaning
showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior
Example
His patronizing tone offended the audience.
Su tono condescendiente ofendió al público.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

intransitable
Meaning
Impossible to travel along or over.
Example
The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.
La carretera se volvió intransitable después de la fuerte nevada.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

felicidad
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

polizón
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
La tripulación descubrió un polizón escondido en el compartimento de carga.
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

polaridad
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
La polaridad entre los dos partidos políticos está creciendo.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

sin indicios
Meaning
Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.
Example
His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.
Su tono sin indicios no dio ninguna pista sobre sus verdaderos sentimientos.
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

corte profundo
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
Él tenía un corte profundo en su pierna después del accidente.
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

apaciguar
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
La madre trató de apaciguar a su hijo que lloraba.
C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

comparar
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
Él comparó su voz con la música dulce.
C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

gerontología
Meaning
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
Example
She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.
Ella decidió especializarse en gerontología después de completar la escuela de medicina.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

extraction

extracción
Meaning
the act of removing something, especially by pulling it out
Example
The extraction of oil from the ground requires special equipment.
La extracción de petróleo del suelo requiere equipos especiales.
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

estoicismo
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
Su estoicismo durante la adversidad fue admirable.
C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

esterilizar
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
Decidieron esterilizar a su gato para evitar más gatitos.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

esporádico
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
La región experimentó lluvias esporádicas durante toda la semana.
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

despreciar
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
Él se sintió herido cuando su invitación fue despreciada.
C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

sacrilegio
Meaning
Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Example
Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.
Robar del templo se consideraba un acto de sacrilegio.
C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

humildad
Meaning
The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive
Example
His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.
Su humildad a menudo era confundida con debilidad por sus colegas.
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 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

ruidoso, estridente
Meaning
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
Example
The crowd became raucous after the team scored.
La multitud se volvió ruidosa después de que el equipo anotó.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

reverente
Meaning
Showing deep and solemn respect.
Example
They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.
Escucharon el discurso en un silencio reverente.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

degradado
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
La moneda degradada perdió la confianza de la gente.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

desdén
Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
Ella miró la habitación desordenada con desprecio.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

caprichoso; extraño
Meaning
playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
Example
The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.
El artista creó esculturas caprichosas que encantaron a los niños.
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

sonido profundo
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
La voz sonorosa del actor llenó todo el teatro.
C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

imitación
Meaning
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
Example
The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.
La imitación de las celebridades por el comediante hizo reír a la audiencia.
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

lamentar
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
Los críticos lamentaron la falta de diversidad en la película.
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

hereje
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
La iglesia lo declaró hereje por sus ideas radicales.
C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

cortar, romper relaciones
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
Tuvo que cortar los lazos con la empresa después de la disputa.
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

otorgar
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
El rey otorgó honores a los valientes soldados.