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B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

contextual
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
El significado contextual cambia según el uso.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

acompañar
Meaning
to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort
Example
She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.
Ella le pidió a su amiga que la acompañara al concierto.
B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

rábano
Meaning
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
Example
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
El agricultor cosechó rábanos frescos del jardín.
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.
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

hablar de manera vaga, engañar
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.
Él evadió cuando le preguntaron sobre su participación en el trato.
B1 verb /dɪˈzɜːrv/

deserve

merecer
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
Ella trabajó duro y merece reconocimiento.
B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

textura
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
La tela tiene una textura suave y lisa.
B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

adicional
Meaning
added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists
Example
The teacher gave the students additional homework.
El maestro dio a los estudiantes tareas adicionales.
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

sesiones, reuniones, período
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
Las sesiones duraron tres horas.
C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

exuberancia
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
El entusiasmo de la profesora inspiró a sus estudiantes.
C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

decoroso
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
El público aplaudió de manera decorosa después de la actuación.
A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

silencioso; no decir nada; quedarse callado
Meaning
silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet
Example
He kept mum about the surprise party plans.
Él se quedó callado sobre los planes de la fiesta sorpresa.
C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

fluididez
Meaning
The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.
Example
The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.
La fluididez de los movimientos de la bailarina era hipnotizante.
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

obra creativa
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
El compositor consideró la sinfonía su mayor obra creativa.
B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

modo; forma
Meaning
a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting
Example
The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.
El computador tiene un modo de suspensión para ahorrar energía.
B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

enmienda
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
La enmienda no fue apoyada.
C1 noun /trænsˈfɜːrər/

transferrer

transferidor
Meaning
A person who transfers something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, to another.
Example
The transferrer is responsible for ensuring the property is legally passed on.
El transferidor es responsable de asegurarse de que la propiedad se transfiera legalmente.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

tutelario
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
Se creía que el espíritu tutelar del bosque protegía a los viajeros.
A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

bar, bloquear
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
Decidieron encontrarse en el bar después del trabajo.
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.
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

saciar
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
La gran comida sació su hambre.
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

acertijo
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
El antiguo acertijo desconcertó a todos los eruditos durante años.
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

similar
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
Su reacción fue similar a un shock.
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.
C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

modificación genética
Meaning
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
Example
Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.
La modificación genética mejora la resistencia de los cultivos a plagas y enfermedades.
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

masajear
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
El terapeuta masajeará tu espalda para reducir la tensión muscular.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

niña pequeña
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
El hombre mayor saludó a la pequeña niña calurosamente.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

resentir a alguien por tener algo / dar algo de mala gana
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
Ella no le guardó rencor por su éxito.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

sencillo, sin adornos
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
La habitación estaba sencilla, con solo una mesa y una silla.
B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

permanente; inmutable
Meaning
lasting; unchanging; enduring
Example
The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.
El tatuaje es una marca permanente en su piel.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

antiespasmódico
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
El doctor recetó un antiespasmódico para aliviar el dolor.
B2 verb /ɪˈvɑːlv/

evolve

evolucionar
Meaning
to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state
Example
Over time, the company evolved into a global brand.
Con el tiempo, la empresa evolucionó hasta convertirse en una marca global.
C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

estima
Meaning
Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
Example
She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
Ella es muy respetada por sus colegas.
B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

ostra
Meaning
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
Example
She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
Ella ordenó ostras frescas en el restaurante de mariscos.
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

engañar, estafar
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
Él engañó al anciano y le quitó su dinero.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

artículo
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
Escribió un artículo sobre el cambio climático.
B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

disturbio; motín
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
La protesta pacífica se convirtió en un motín cuando estalló la violencia.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

en total; completamente; totalmente
Meaning
completely; in total; considering everything
Example
The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.
El proyecto costó en total cinco mil dólares.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

intercesor
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
Él actuó como un intercesor para resolver el conflicto entre las dos familias.
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

ofuscar, oscurecer, confundir
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
Los políticos a menudo ofuscan los hechos para engañar a la gente.
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

requisición
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
El gerente presentó una requisición para nuevos suministros de oficina.
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

deficiencias
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
Las deficiencias institucionales afectan negativamente el comportamiento de los estudiantes.
C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

clique
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people
Example
The students formed a clique that excluded others.
Los estudiantes formaron una clique que excluía a los demás.
B2 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

overdose

sobredosis
Meaning
An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.
Example
He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose.
Fue llevado al hospital después de una sobredosis de drogas.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

epíteto
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
Ganó el epíteto ‘El Grande’ por sus logros notables.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

vintage / clásico
Meaning
Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.
Example
She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.
Ella llevaba un vestido vintage de los años 50.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

psicólogo
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
El psicólogo lo ayudó a lidiar con su ansiedad.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

acompañamiento
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
El plato se sirvió con una salsa picante como acompañamiento.
C1 noun /ˈvɪɡər/

vigor

vigor
Meaning
Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.
Example
She tackled the project with great vigor and determination.
Ella abordó el proyecto con gran vigor y determinación.
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

rapidez
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
La rapidez del cambio tecnológico es asombroso.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

monóculo
Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
El anciano llevaba un monóculo en eventos formales.
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

refugiado
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
El campamento de refugiados proporcionó refugio temporal para miles de familias desplazadas.
A2 noun /ˈɔr.dər/

Order

orden; secuencia
Meaning
a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence
Example
The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly.
El maestro dio una orden para sentarse tranquilamente.
A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

grande; amplio; enorme
Meaning
of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big
Example
The large building dominated the city skyline.
El gran edificio dominaba el horizonte de la ciudad.
B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

cocaína (una droga)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
Fue arrestado por poseer cocaína.
C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

de manera desordenada
Meaning
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Example
The children ran pell-mell through the playground.
Los niños corrieron de manera desordenada por el patio de recreo.
B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

cuestionario
Meaning
a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions
Example
Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.
Los participantes llenaron un cuestionario detallado sobre sus hábitos.
C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

pólvora
Meaning
explosive powder used in guns and fireworks
Example
Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.
La pólvora fue inventada en la antigua China.
B2 noun /ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/

governance

gobernanza
Meaning
The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.
Example
Effective governance ensures sustainable development.
La gobernanza efectiva asegura el desarrollo sostenible.
B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

requerido
Meaning
necessary or compulsory
Example
A visa is required to enter the country.
Se requiere una visa para entrar al país.
B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

arquitectura
Meaning
The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.
Example
Ancient architecture is fascinating.
La arquitectura antigua es fascinante.
A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

peluquero; peluquera
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
Example
The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.
El peluquero me hizo un corte de pelo elegante antes de la boda.
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

hablar tontamente
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
Él hablaba sin cesar sobre sus pequeños logros.
C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

radiancia
Meaning
the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality
Example
Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.
Su rostro se llenó de radiancia después de escuchar las buenas noticias.
B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

castigar
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
El maestro castigará a los estudiantes que hagan trampa.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

exigente
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
Es conocida por sus exigentes estándares en el diseño.
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

hito
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
El restaurante espacial es un hito en la innovación.
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

constituente
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
El senador se reunió con sus constituyentes para discutir problemas locales.
A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

rápidamente; rápidamente
Meaning
at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly
Example
He quickly finished his homework.
Él terminó su tarea rápidamente.
C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

renuncia
Meaning
the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life
Example
His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.
Su renuncia a los placeres mundanos impresionó a los monjes.
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

dar con la cabeza, el trasero de algo
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
El cabrón dio un golpe a la cerca con sus cuernos.
A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

celebración
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
La ciudad organizó una gran celebración en el Día de la Independencia.
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

certamen de belleza
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
Ella ganó el primer lugar en el certamen de belleza
B2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

execution

ejecución, implementación
Meaning
the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence
Example
The success of a project depends on its proper execution.
El éxito de un proyecto depende de su correcta ejecución.
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

movilidad
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
La movilidad de los trabajadores es esencial para el éxito del proyecto.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

literario
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
Ella es una figura conocida en el mundo literario.
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

podio
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
El ganador se subió al podio para recibir la medalla de oro.
A1 noun /kæn/

Can

lata
Meaning
a metal container for food or drink
Example
I opened a can of soup for lunch.
Abrí una lata de sopa para el almuerzo.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

distribuir
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
La organización distribuirá los fondos a las familias afectadas.
C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

turba
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
El político desestimó a los manifestantes como una simple turba.
B2 noun /vɒlˈkæn.ɪk ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

volcanic eruption

erupción volcánica
Meaning
The discharge of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.
Example
The volcanic eruption covered the town in ash.
La erupción volcánica cubrió la ciudad con cenizas.
B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

zumbido
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
El zumbido constante del aire acondicionado la ayudó a quedarse dormida tranquilamente.
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

cuerno
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
El rinoceronte usó su cuerno para defenderse.
C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

desordenado
Meaning
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
Example
His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.
Su apariencia desordenada causó una mala impresión en la entrevista.
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

desarrollador
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
Ella trabaja como desarrolladora de software en una empresa de tecnología.
C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

comportamiento arrogante
Meaning
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
Example
His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.
Su interminable comportamiento arrogante molestó a todos en la fiesta.
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 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

despojar
Meaning
to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets
Example
The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.
El bosque fue despojado de árboles por la tala ilegal.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

conducto / medio
Meaning
a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information
Example
The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.
El cable fue colocado dentro de un conducto protector.
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

exhalar
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
Ella exhaló lentamente después de aguantar la respiración.
B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

communicate

comunicar
Meaning
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Example
They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.
Ellos usaron gestos para comunicarse a través de la sala ruidosa.
B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

aluminio
Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
El aluminio se usa para fabricar latas y aviones.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

parcialmente; en parte;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
El clima estaba parcialmente nublado hoy.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

satisfecho
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
Ella estaba satisfecha con su vida simple.
C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

espacio no rompible
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
Usa   en HTML para agregar un espacio que no se rompa en una nueva línea.
B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

prioridad
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
La salud debe ser nuestra máxima prioridad.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

cuenta
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
Ella abrió una cuenta de ahorros en el banco.
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

legislar
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
El gobierno planea legislar nuevos estándares de seguridad.
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

estratagema astuta
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
Ella usó una táctica astuta para ganar el debate.
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

burlarse
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
Él se burló de la idea de mudarse al extranjero.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

sistema solar
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
Nuestro sistema solar tiene ocho planetas orbitando alrededor del sol.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

mejorar
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Las nuevas políticas tienen como objetivo mejorar las condiciones de vida de los pobres.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

preámbulo
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
El preámbulo de la constitución describe sus principios fundamentales.
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.
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

maravillar
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
La gente se maravilla de su entorno.
C2 verb /vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/

vituperate

vituperar
Meaning
To criticize harshly or abuse verbally.
Example
The politician was quick to vituperate his opponents during the debate.
El político fue rápido para vituperar a sus oponentes durante el debate.
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

por lo tanto
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
Ella era la mejor candidata, por lo tanto, fue elegida para el trabajo.
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

afirmar
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
Ella afirmó que era inocente.
C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

cardamomo negro
Meaning
a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking
Example
Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.
Agrega cardamomo negro al curry para un sabor rico y ahumado.
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

fiesta ruidosa
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
Estaban agotados después de una noche de fiesta ruidosa.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

agotador
Meaning
Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.
Example
The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.
Los trabajadores tuvieron un día agotador bajo el sol caliente.
C1 noun /ˈek.saɪl/

Exile

exilio
Meaning
the state of being barred from one's native country; enforced removal from one's homeland
Example
The political leader was forced into exile after the military coup.
El líder político fue forzado al exilio después del golpe militar.
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

pradera
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
El bisonte deambulaba libremente por la pradera.
C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

capricho
Meaning
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
Example
Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.
Sus historias estaban llenas de capricho e imaginación.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

vulgar; grosero; rudo;
Meaning
lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior
Example
His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.
Su lenguaje vulgar ofendió a todos en la fiesta de la cena.
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

anterior
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
La parte anterior del cerebro controla el pensamiento lógico.
A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

calcetines
Meaning
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
Example
I need to buy new socks for winter.
Necesito comprar calcetines nuevos para el invierno.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

innumerable; incontable; infinito
Meaning
too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number
Example
There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.
Hay innumerables estrellas en el cielo nocturno que no podemos ver con nuestros ojos desnudos.
C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

valiente
Meaning
Brave, determined, and courageous
Example
The stouthearted soldier never gave up.
El soldado valiente nunca se rindió.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irremediable
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
El daño al antiguo manuscrito era irremediable.
B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

civilizaciones
Meaning
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example
Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.
Las antiguas civilizaciones desarrollaron sistemas complejos de gobierno.