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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 /ɔːl/

awl

punzón
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
El zapatero usó un punzón para hacer agujeros en el cuero.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

tímido
Meaning
Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.
Example
He was too diffident to ask a question in class.
Era demasiado tímido para hacer una pregunta en la clase.
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

malcriado
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
El niño malcriado hizo un berrinche cuando no consiguió su juguete.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

saliencia
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
La saliencia del asunto se destacó en el debate.
C2 adverb /ˈfɔːrbi/

forby

además
Meaning
In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).
Example
He is kind and generous, and wise forby.
Él es amable y generoso, y además sabio.
C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

letargo
Meaning
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example
The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.
El calor indujo un estado de letargo en los trabajadores.
C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

sexteto
Meaning
a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers
Example
The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.
El sexteto de jazz llenó el pequeño club con un sonido cálido y en capas.
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

obligar
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
El gerente trató de obligar al equipo a trabajar horas extras.
C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

antepasado
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
Los investigadores rastrearon la costumbre hasta un antepasado común.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

bendición
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
La lluvia fue una bendición para los agricultores afectados por la sequía.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

palinodia
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
El poeta escribió una palinodia para disculparse por sus palabras severas anteriores.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

epistemólogo
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
El epistemólogo debatió sobre cómo los humanos pueden conocer algo con certeza.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

estrado
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
El director se paró en el estrado para dirigirse a toda la asamblea escolar.
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 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.
C2 adjective ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

perspicacious

perspicaz
Meaning
Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.
Example
The detective's perspicacious nature helped solve the mystery.
La naturaleza perspicaz del detective ayudó a resolver el misterio.
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

licuar
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
El calor liquefará la mantequilla en unos minutos.
C2 verb /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

commandeer

tomar por la fuerza
Meaning
To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.
Example
The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.
Durante la guerra, los soldados tomaron por la fuerza las casas de los aldeanos.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

necromancia
Meaning
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
Example
Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.
Los textos antiguos describen rituales de necromancia realizados por sacerdotes.
C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

despectivo
Meaning
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Example
His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.
Sus comentarios despectivos molestaron al maestro.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

sin ceremonias/rudo
Meaning
Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.
Example
He made an unceremonious exit from the party.
Él hizo una salida sin ceremonias de la fiesta.
C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

verter o untar grasa derretida, jugos o líquido sobre la carne mientras se cocina
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
Ella bastó el pavo cada 30 minutos para mantenerlo jugoso.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

engaño; fraude; impostura
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
La elaborada impostura duró meses antes de que los investigadores descubrieran la verdad.
C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

acompañante
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.
Example
The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.
El pianista actuó como acompañante del cantante durante el concierto.
C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

novio
Meaning
a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man
Example
She arrived at the party with her beau.
Ella llegó a la fiesta con su novio.
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

beber codiciosamente
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
Él bebió la cerveza en segundos.
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

tela por pieza
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
El sastre compró tela por pieza del mercado mayorista para hacer vestidos a medida.
C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

adquisición; logro
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
El dominio del idioma es una adquisición importante para carreras globales.
C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

efervescer
Meaning
To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
Example
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
El refresco comenzó a efervescer tan pronto como se abrió.
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

elogio
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
Él pronunció un elogio a su maestro que se retiraba.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

discombobulate

descolocar
Meaning
to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order
Example
The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him.
La pregunta repentina pareció descolocarlo.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

distorsionar
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
La mala conexión telefónica distorsionó sus palabras.
C2 adjective /ˈneb.jə.ləs/

Nebulous

vago; poco claro; nebuloso
Meaning
vague or unclear; lacking definite form; hazy
Example
His plans for the future remain nebulous and unclear.
Sus planes para el futuro siguen siendo nebulosos y poco claros.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

un pedazo de ladrillo; crítica severa o censura
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
Los manifestantes enfadados arrojaron ladrillos a las ventanas del edificio.
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

médula del árbol de plátano
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
La médula del árbol de plátano se usa comúnmente en la cocina tradicional bengalí.
C2 adjective /ˈvɒkətɪv/

vocative

caso vocativo
Meaning
relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone
Example
In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name.
En latín, el caso vocativo se usa para llamar directamente a alguien por su nombre.
C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/

fusible

fundible
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
El ingeniero usó una aleación fundible en el experimento.
C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

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

dispossess

despojar
Meaning
to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
Example
The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.
La nueva ley amenazó con despojar a muchos agricultores de sus tierras.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

rogar
Meaning
To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.
Example
She entreated him to stay a little longer.
Ella le rogó que se quedara un poco más.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

penitente
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
El sacerdote dio un sermón penitente sobre el perdón.
C2 noun /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

fétich
Meaning
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
Example
The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.
Los aldeanos trataban la estatua como un fétich poderoso.
C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

aguafiestas
Meaning
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
Example
Don’t be a killjoy at the party.
No seas un aguafiestas en la fiesta.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

adormecer
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
El viento helado parecía adormecerle los dedos en minutos.
C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

podólogo
Meaning
A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Example
The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.
El podólogo trató sus dolorosos juanetes y callosidades.
C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

refugio
Meaning
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
Example
Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.
Las plagas necesitan un lugar de refugio para sobrevivir y reproducirse.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

mendigo
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
El mendigo pidió comida en la puerta del monasterio.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

esférico
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
El científico estudió el cúmulo globular de estrellas.
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

pequeña debilidad
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
A pesar de sus pequeñas debilidades, ella lo quería.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːɪsəns/

puissance

potencia
Meaning
Great power, strength, or influence.
Example
The empire showed its puissance through vast armies.
El imperio mostró su potencia a través de vastos ejércitos.
C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

fatiga
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
Después de la larga caminata, una sensación de fatiga se apoderó del grupo.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

amenazante
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
Después del insulto, le dio una mirada amenazante.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

perfidia
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
Su perfidia sorprendió a todos los que le habían confiado.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

hiperbóreo
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
Los exploradores se prepararon para el clima hiperbóreo del Ártico.
C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

azadón
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
El agricultor usó un azadón para quitar las malas hierbas de su jardín de verduras.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

privar de derechos
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
La nueva ley podría privar de derechos a miles de votantes.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/

junket

viaje o celebración
Meaning
A trip or celebration, often funded by someone else, usually for pleasure or promotional purposes.
Example
The company organized a junket for journalists to promote their new resort.
La empresa organizó un viaje para periodistas para promover su nuevo resort.
C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

dulce
Meaning
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
Example
She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.
Ella estaba encantada por su dulce voz.
C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

bestial
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
Los prisioneros fueron tratados de manera bestial.
C2 adverb /ˌfɔːrθˈwɪθ/

Forthwith

inmediatamente; sin demora; al instante
Meaning
immediately; without delay; at once
Example
The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith.
El gerente ordenó al empleado detener la práctica peligrosa de inmediato.
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 /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

dodecágono
Meaning
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Example
The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.
El profesor de geometría dibujó un decágono perfecto en la pizarra.
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

silábico
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
El maestro explicó la estructura silábica de la palabra.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

victoria pírrica
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
El general declaró la batalla una victoria pírrica debido a las grandes pérdidas.
C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

jugador
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
La antigua taberna estaba llena de jugadores que competían en cartas y dados.
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

minuendo
Meaning
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
Example
In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.
En la ecuación 10 - 4, el número 4 es el minuendo.
C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

rebuzno
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
El burro comenzó a rebuznar fuerte en el campo.
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

robar
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
Intentó robar un libro de la biblioteca sin ser notado.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

malversación
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
El ministro renunció después de ser acusado de malversación.
C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

deísta
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
El filósofo se identificó como un deísta.
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

istmo
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
El Canal de Panamá corta a través del Istmo de Panamá.
C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

doctrinario
Meaning
stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations
Example
His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.
Su enfoque doctrinario hacia la política alienó a muchos seguidores.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

intestacy

muerte sin testamento
Meaning
The condition of dying without having made a valid will.
Example
His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy.
Su patrimonio fue dividido según las leyes de la intestacia.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

disidente
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
Solo unas pocas voces disidentes se escucharon durante el debate.
C2 verb /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

freír hasta que se vuelva crujiente y rizado
Meaning
to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise
Example
The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.
El tocino comenzó a chisporrotear en la sartén.
C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

prometerse
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
Él fue prometido a la princesa a una edad temprana.
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

adulador / falsa cortesía
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
El vendedor dio una charla aduladora que se sintió falsa.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

árbitro
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
El director actuó como el árbitro en el conflicto entre los estudiantes.
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

prudencial
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
El banco ha establecido reglas prudenciales para proteger a los depositantes.
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 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

adulación
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
A través de la adulación, convenció a su jefe para que le diera un aumento.
C2 noun /ˈɒn.rʌʃ/

onrush

embestida
Meaning
A sudden powerful forward or downward rush or flow.
Example
The onrush of water swept away the bridge.
La embestida de agua arrastró el puente.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

exhortatorio
Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
Las palabras exhortatorias del gerente inspiraron al equipo a trabajar mas duro.
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

despectivamente
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
Ella miró despectivamente su propuesta inusual.
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

planisferio
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
El astrónomo utilizó un planisferio para identificar las constelaciones.
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

pudor excesivo
Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
Su pudor excesivo a menudo hacía que los demás se sintieran incómodos durante las discusiones abiertas.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

chifón
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
Example
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido de chifón en la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

preordenación
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
La doctrina de la preordenación sugiere que los eventos están fijados por la voluntad divina.
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

arrancar
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
El cirujano tuvo que arrancar el tejido dañado durante la operación.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

tragón
Meaning
a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
Example
The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.
El tragón devoró el banquete con gran entusiasmo.
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 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

extremadamente limpio y ordenado; inmaculado
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
La casa estaba completamente limpia y ordenada después de la limpieza.
C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

reprimible
Meaning
Capable of being restrained or suppressed.
Example
The movement proved to be hardly repressible.
El movimiento resultó ser casi reprimible.
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

mirar fijamente
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
Los turistas miraban fijamente a la celebridad caminando por la calle.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

delimitar
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
El tratado fue firmado para delimitar las fronteras de los dos países.
C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

irritable, malhumorado
Meaning
bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful
Example
His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.
Sus comentarios iracundos ofendieron a todos en la sala.
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

esbirro
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
El dictador estaba rodeado de esbirros leales que cumplían sus órdenes.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

infernal
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
Los trabajadores se quejaron del ruido infernal proveniente del sitio de construcción.
C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

divulgación
Meaning
the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private
Example
The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.
La divulgación de secretos de la empresa causó un gran escándalo.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

preestablecer
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
Algunas reglas fueron preestablecidas antes de la reunión.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

relacionado con el lenguaje común
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
El poeta usó un lenguaje relacionado con el lenguaje común para conectarse con los lectores comunes.
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 /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

consanguinidad
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
El grado de consanguinidad era importante en las leyes de herencia.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

desacreditar
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
Trató de desacreditar su buen nombre con rumores falsos.
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

manchado
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
La superficie manchada del viejo espejo le dio un encanto único.
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.
C2 noun /pruːd/

prude

persona excesivamente pudorosa
Meaning
A person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; someone overly modest.
Example
He was called a prude for blushing at the movie scenes.
Lo llamaron un prudente por sonrojarse con las escenas de la película.
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

perjurar
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
Fue acusado de intentar perjurar durante el juicio.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

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

promissory

promisorio
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
Él firmó un pagaré para devolver el préstamo.
C2 noun /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/

Corica soborna

pez kachki
Meaning
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
Example
Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry.
Corica soborna es un ingrediente popular en el curry de pescado bengalí tradicional.
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

antropogénico
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
El cambio climático se debe en gran parte a actividades antropogénicas.
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

ver a lo lejos
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
Desde la cima de la colina, vieron un pequeño pueblo en la distancia.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

prognatoide
Meaning
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
Example
The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.
El fósil mostraba una estructura de cráneo claramente prognatoide.
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

perforar
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
La máquina puede perforar hojas de papel para facilitar el desgarro.
C2 adjective /trænsˈfjuːzəbl̩/

transfusible

transfundible
Meaning
capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids
Example
Only transfusible blood types are used in the hospital.
Solo se utilizan los tipos de sangre transfusibles en el hospital.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

borrar / hacerse invisible
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
Ella siguió borrándose a sí misma durante la reunión para que los demás pudieran brillar.
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

virulencia
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
Los científicos estudiaron la virulencia de la nueva cepa de virus.
C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

sentiencia
Meaning
The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.
Example
Many argue that animals possess sentience.
Muchos argumentan que los animales poseen sentiencia.
C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

galera
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
El galeón español llevó tesoros a través del Atlántico.