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B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

comité
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
Se formó un comité de 65 miembros.
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

corpiño
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
Ella llevaba un vestido con un corpiño bordado.
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

construir
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
Ellos planean construir un nuevo puente sobre el río.
B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

principal; primario; más importante; jefe
Meaning
main; primary; most important; chief
Example
The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.
La principal razón de la reunión fue discutir el presupuesto.
C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

desierto científico
Meaning
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
Example
J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.
J.C. Bose prosperó en un desierto científico.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

incrustar
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
El periodista se incrustó con las tropas para reportar de primera mano.
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

peligroso
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
Su situación financiera es peligrosa.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

incontable; innumerable
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity
Example
There are uncountable stars in the night sky.
Hay estrellas incontables en el cielo nocturno.
B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

doméstico
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
Las inversiones nacionales estabilizan la economía.
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

un terreno de tierra otorgado bajo el sistema feudal; un dominio o área de control
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
El caballero recibió un feudo del señor por su servicio.
B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

vigilante
Meaning
a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night
Example
The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.
El vigilante patrulla la fábrica cada hora para asegurar la seguridad.
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

tribunal de justicia
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
El tribunal de justicia comenzó las audiencias de inmediato.
A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

esposo
Meaning
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
Example
Her husband is very supportive of her career.
Su esposo es muy apoyador de su carrera.
A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

penique
Meaning
a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
Example
He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.
Encontró un penique en la acera y sonrió.
A2 adjective /ˈrʌʃən/

russian

ruso
Meaning
relating to Russia, its people, or its language
Example
She is studying the Russian language at university.
Ella está estudiando el idioma ruso en la universidad.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

concebir, quedar embarazada
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
Es difícil concebir cómo una idea como esa podría tener éxito.
B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

honesto; abierto; directo; sincero
Meaning
honest; open; straightforward; candid
Example
She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.
ella me dio una opinión franca sobre mi presentación.
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

fundamental
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
La energía renovable juega un papel fundamental en la sostenibilidad.
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

predestinar
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
Ellos creían que sus caminos estaban predestinados por el destino.
B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

enciclopedia
Meaning
a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically
Example
She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.
Ella usó una enciclopedia para completar su proyecto escolar.
C2 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

discurso
Meaning
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion
Example
The president delivered an inspiring oration.
El presidente dio un discurso inspirador.
B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

antártico
Meaning
relating to the region around the South Pole
Example
The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.
La región antártica es conocida por su frío extremo y paisajes helados.
B1 noun /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti taɪm/

quality time

tiempo de calidad
Meaning
Time spent giving someone your full attention in order to strengthen your relationship with them.
Example
Spending quality time with family enhances relationships.
Pasar tiempo de calidad con la familia mejora las relaciones.
C1 verb /raɪð/

writhe

retorcerse
Meaning
To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.
Example
He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.
Él se retorció de dolor después de torcerse el tobillo.
B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

Ácido desoxirribonucleico
Meaning
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
Example
Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.
Los científicos extrajeron ADN de los huesos antiguos.
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

acordión (instrumento musical)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
El músico tocó una melodía alegre en el acordeón.
B1 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

no planificado
Meaning
Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.
Example
Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.
La urbanización no planificada contribuye a problemas ambientales.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

comenzar
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
La ceremonia comenzará al mediodía.
B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

igual
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
Él intentó mirar a través de la niebla para ver a sus iguales al otro lado.
A2 adverb /ˈev.ri.weər/

Everywhere

en todas partes
Meaning
in all places; wherever you go
Example
The internet allows us to connect with people everywhere.
Internet nos permite conectar con personas en todas partes.
A1 verb /tel/

tell

decir
Meaning
to say something to someone; to give information or instructions
Example
Can you tell me the time?
¿Puedes decirme la hora?
C1 noun /ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

gravitas

gravedad
Meaning
Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.
Example
The judge spoke with great gravitas.
El juez habló con gran gravedad.
C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

mocasín
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
Se puso unos cómodos mocasines antes de salir.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

truncate

truncar
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
El artículo fue truncado para encajar en el espacio limitado.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

asesor
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
El consejero escolar ayudó al estudiante a lidiar con el estrés.
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

acreción
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
La acumulación de riqueza le permitió invertir en varios proyectos.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

fiel; leal; comprometido
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Ella permaneció fiel a sus principios a lo largo de su carrera.
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

superar con astucia
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
El zorro logró engañar a los cazadores.
C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

enciclopédico
Meaning
Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.
Example
Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.
Su conocimiento enciclopédico de la historia sorprendió a todos en la conferencia.
C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

panoplia
Meaning
A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.
Example
The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.
El museo exhibió una panoplia de armas antiguas.
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

distante
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
Parecía distante en la fiesta y evitaba la mayoría de las conversaciones.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

declarar abiertamente
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
Él declaró abiertamente su lealtad a la causa sin dudar.
A1 noun /help/

Help

ayuda; asistencia
Meaning
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
Example
The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.
El voluntario ofreció su ayuda para llevar las compras de la anciana a su coche.
B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

distracciones
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
Elimina las distracciones para una mejor productividad.
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

oleada
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
Ha habido una oleada de robos en la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

pediatría
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
Example
She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.
Decidió especializarse en pediatría después de la escuela de medicina.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

incombustible
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
Este material es incombustible y seguro para la construcción.
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

espléndido; magnífico; impresionante
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
El castillo se veía espléndido en la puesta de sol.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

pagar en exceso
Meaning
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
Example
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
Ella se dio cuenta de que había pagado de más por las entradas del concierto.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

polvo de chile
Meaning
a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food
Example
Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.
Agrega dos cucharaditas de polvo de chile para hacer el plato más picante.
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

delito grave
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Fue condenado por un delito grave y sentenciado a diez años de prisión.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

medio
Meaning
the central point, position, or part of something
Example
The park is in the middle of the city.
El parque está en el medio de la ciudad.
C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

pastoralismo, sistema de pastoreo basado en pasto
Meaning
A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.
Example
Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.
El pastoreo es una forma tradicional de gestionar el ganado.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

dañino
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
La tormenta causó efectos dañinos en los cultivos.
A2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

finished

terminado, completo
Meaning
completed or brought to an end
Example
The painting is finished and ready to display.
La pintura está terminada y lista para exhibir.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

indistinto
Meaning
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
Example
The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.
El sonido de las voces era indistinto a lo lejos.
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

posgraduado
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
Ella está haciendo una investigación de posgrado en física.
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

discutir sobre trivialidades
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
Se acusó al abogado de tratar de discutir sobre temas triviales en lugar de abordar el verdadero problema.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Motor Cycle

motocicleta
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
Él monta su motocicleta al trabajo todos los días.
B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

sonreír ampliamente, a menudo mostrando los dientes
Meaning
to smile broadly, often showing teeth
Example
She grinned happily at the good news.
Ella sonrió felizmente al escuchar las buenas noticias.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

pertinente
Meaning
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Example
She asked a pertinent question during the meeting.
Ella hizo una pregunta pertinente durante la reunión.
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

teológico
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
Escribió un artículo teológico sobre el concepto de justicia divina.
B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

fe; confianza; creencia religiosa;
Meaning
complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion
Example
She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.
Ella tenía una fe inquebrantable en la habilidad de su equipo para tener éxito.
A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

discutir
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
Ellos a menudo discuten sobre política.
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

madrigal
Meaning
A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.
El coro interpretó un hermoso madrigal del siglo XVI.
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

menial
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
Él se negó a hacer trabajos meniales.
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

mezcla
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
La masa del pastel es una mezcla de harina, huevos y leche.
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 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

quejarse constantemente
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
Ella siguió quejándose constantemente sobre los errores que cometí.
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

brazalete
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
La bailarina tradicional llevaba brazaletes dorados que brillaban bajo el reflector.
C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

ablución
Meaning
the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes
Example
He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.
Él realizó su ablución matutina antes de la oración.
B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

receptor
Meaning
a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece
Example
She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.
Ella levantó el receptor para contestar la llamada telefónica.
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

sin gracia
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
Su comportamiento sin gracia avergonzó a todos en la fiesta.
B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

candidato
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
Example
The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.
El candidato dio un discurso fuerte durante el debate.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Recipient

receptor
Meaning
a person who receives something
Example
She was the recipient of the prestigious award.
Ella fue la receptora del premio prestigioso.
C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

inestabilidad emocional
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
Su inestabilidad emocional hacía difícil predecir cómo reaccionaría.
B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

solicitante
Meaning
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
Example
The applicant was interviewed for the position.
El solicitante fue entrevistado para el puesto.
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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

reducible
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
El problema es complejo pero reducible a unos pocos principios básicos.
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

tímido; apocado
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
Ella era demasiado tímida para hablar en público.
C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

flamboyán
Meaning
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
Example
The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.
El árbol Goldmohur floreció hermosamente en el calor del verano.
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

red
Meaning
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
Example
The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
El pescador lanzó su red al mar.
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.
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

sol
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
El sol sale por el este y se pone por el oeste.
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

descentralizado
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
El sistema descentralizado permitió un mayor control a nivel local.
C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

jurisprudencia
Meaning
The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
Example
She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.
Ella es profesora de jurisprudencia en la universidad.
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

flexible
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
La pajita flexible hizo más fácil beber del vaso.
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

persona engreída
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
Todos evitaron al engreído en la fiesta porque no dejaba de presumir.
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

travieso
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
Los niños estaban llenos de travesuras durante las vacaciones de verano.
B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/

literally

literalmente
Meaning
in a literal manner or sense; exactly
Example
He was literally running for three hours without stopping.
Él estuvo corriendo literalmente durante tres horas sin detenerse.
B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

huella de carbono
Meaning
The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.
Example
Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.
Reducir la huella de carbono es esencial para combatir el cambio climático.
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

católico
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
Ella tiene gustos católicos en música, disfrutando de todo, desde jazz hasta ópera.
C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

complicado
Meaning
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
Example
He faced a knotty legal issue.
Él enfrentó un complicado problema legal.
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

abolir
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
El gobierno decidió abolir el antiguo sistema tributario.
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

punitivo
Meaning
Inflicting or intended as punishment.
Example
The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.
La empresa enfrentó medidas punitivas por violar la ley.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

acostumbrado
Meaning
Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.
Después de años de sufrimiento, ella estaba acostumbrada al dolor.
C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

profecía
Meaning
a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired
Example
The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.
La profecía predijo el ascenso de un gran líder.
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

cisne
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
El elegante cisne se deslizó silenciosamente sobre el agua.
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

bloqueo
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
El bloqueo del drenaje causó que el agua se desbordara en la cocina.
B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

parche
Meaning
a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different
Example
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
Ella cosió un parche sobre el agujero en sus pantalones vaqueros.
A1 noun /ruːm/

room

habitación
Meaning
A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
Example
She decorated her room with bright colors.
Ella decoró su habitación con colores brillantes.
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

despectivo
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
Él hizo comentarios despectivos sobre su oponente.
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

umbral, límite
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
Una vez que se alcanza el umbral de la población de plagas, deben tomarse medidas.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

rango
Meaning
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
Example
She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.
Ella rápidamente ascendió a un rango superior en la empresa.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

arabilidad
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
La arabilidad de la tierra depende de la calidad del suelo y de la disponibilidad de agua.
B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

objeto permanente, material instalado
Meaning
a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building
Example
The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.
El accesorio del baño fue instalado ayer.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

inerrancia
Meaning
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
Example
Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.
Algunos grupos religiosos afirman fuertemente la inerrancia de sus textos sagrados.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

insignificante; trivial; pequeña cantidad
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
Se molestó por la cantidad insignificante de dinero que recibió.
B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

entrada
Meaning
an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering
Example
The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.
La entrada principal al edificio estaba decorada con hermosas flores.
A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

centros
Meaning
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.
Example
Centers drive regional development.
Los centros impulsan el desarrollo regional.
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

catártico
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
Escribir sobre las emociones puede ser una experiencia catártica.
B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

proporcionar
Meaning
to provide or give; to make or cause to become
Example
The artist renders the scene beautifully.
El artista presenta la escena bellamente.
B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

componentes
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
Las proteínas y las vitaminas son constituyentes esenciales de una dieta saludable.
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

bronce
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
La estatua estaba hecha de bronce sólido.
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.
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

valor
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
El valor es esencial frente a los desafíos.
C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

excesivamente teatral
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
Su actuación se sintió excesivamente teatral y antinatural.
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

desconcertante
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
El científico encontró los resultados desconcertantes.
B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

agudo
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
El paciente sufrió de dolor agudo después de la cirugía.
B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

aplaudir
Meaning
to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration
Example
The audience applauded the performance.
La audiencia aplaudió la actuación.
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

basado en probabilidad
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
El modelo sigue un enfoque probabilístico para las predicciones.