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C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

vajilla
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
El hotel proporcionó vajilla limpia para los huéspedes.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

normando
Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
Los normandos conquistaron Inglaterra en 1066.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

terrenal; mundano; material
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
Se centró en los placeres terrenales en lugar del crecimiento espiritual.
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

fomentar
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
El líder rebelde trató de fomentar el descontento entre la gente.
A2 noun /ˈaɪ.lənd/

Island

isla
Meaning
a piece of land completely surrounded by water
Example
We visited a beautiful island during our vacation.
Visitamos una hermosa isla durante nuestras vacaciones.
A2 verb /kɪs/

Kiss

besar
Meaning
to touch with the lips as a sign of affection
Example
The mother kissed her baby goodnight.
La madre besó a su bebé buenas noches.
B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

con orgullo
Meaning
in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement
Example
She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.
Ella mostró con orgullo sus logros a su familia.
B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

dudoso; vacilante; renuente
Meaning
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Example
She was hesitant to accept the job offer.
Ella estaba indecisa para aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
C1 noun /helm/

Helm

timón
Meaning
a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control
Example
The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.
El capitán experimentado tomó el timón y navegó el barco a través de la tormenta con destreza.
A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

su
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned
Example
Their house is on the corner.
Su casa está en la esquina.
C1 noun /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

revulsion

repulsión
Meaning
a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion
Example
She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.
Ella sintió repulsión al ver el acto cruel.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/

Walking-fish

pez caminante
Meaning
a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods
Example
The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.
El pez caminante puede caminar por tierra seca para encontrar nuevas fuentes de agua.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

antiquear
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
El auge de las cámaras digitales dejó obsoleta la fotografía tradicional en película.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊtʃ.mən/

Coachman

cochero
Meaning
a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach
Example
The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets.
El cochero guió hábilmente los caballos a través de las calles concurridas.
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

naturaleza. carácter.
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
La naturaleza tranquila del ambiente ayuda a la curación.
A2 noun /frɪdʒ/

fridge

nevera
Meaning
a household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold to preserve freshness
Example
I put the milk back in the fridge after breakfast.
Puse la leche en la nevera después del desayuno.
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

quejarse
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
Ella tiende a quejarse por los inconvenientes más pequeños.
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

sin embargo
Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
Él estaba cansado; sin embargo, siguió trabajando.
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

elevar, levantar, aumentar a un nivel más importante o impresionante
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
Un buen liderazgo puede elevar el rendimiento del equipo.
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

marcado; evidente; distinto
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
Hubo una mejora marcada en su desempeño.
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

rambután
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
El rambutan se ve aterrador con su piel peluda, pero tiene un sabor muy dulce por dentro.
C2 adjective /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

terco
Meaning
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
Example
The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.
El maestro encontró al niño terco difícil de manejar.
A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

micrófono
Meaning
A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.
Example
She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.
Ella habló en el micrófono durante la presentación.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

elogio
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
El actor recibió elogios por su destacada actuación.
B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

criptomoneda
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
Bitcoin es la criptomoneda más popular en el mercado.
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

sumergible
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
Los científicos exploraron el océano profundo utilizando un sumergible.
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

Pérdida súbita de conciencia o control debido a un derrame cerebral o rabia extrema
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
El anciano casi sufrió apoplejía cuando escuchó la noticia impactante.
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

coartada
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
Ella tenía una coartada sólida que demostró que estaba en el cine durante el robo.
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

diferir
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
Las opiniones difieren sobre este tema.
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

insistir
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
Él insistió en pagar la cuenta.
B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

completo, exhaustivo
Meaning
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Example
The report was thorough and well-researched.
El informe fue completo y bien investigado.
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

hacia atrás; en orden inverso
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
Él contó hacia atrás del diez al uno.
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

de manera similar
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
De manera similar, podemos lograr el éxito con dedicación y trabajo arduo.
B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

incapacidad
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example
His inability to make decisions affected his career.
Su incapacidad para tomar decisiones afectó su carrera.
C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

ruta indirecta
Meaning
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Example
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
Tomó una ruta indirecta para evitar el tráfico.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

excesivamente dramático
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Su reacción histriónica ante el pequeño problema sorprendió a todos.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

compatible
Meaning
Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.
Example
This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.
Este software es compatible con ambos sistemas, Windows y Mac.
C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

regocijarse
Meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
Example
They revel in their success.
Ellos se regocijan en su éxito.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

permanentemente
Meaning
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
Example
She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
Se mudó a la ciudad permanentemente después de terminar sus estudios.
B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

expansión
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
El voluntariado ayuda en la expansión de redes sociales.
C2 noun /ˈleʧ.ər/

Lecher

libidinoso
Meaning
a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women
Example
The company fired him for being a lecher.
La compañía lo despidió por ser un libidinoso.
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

después
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
Fuimos a cenar y después vimos una película.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

también
Meaning
in addition; too
Example
She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.
Ella canta hermosamente y también toca la guitarra.
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

amputar
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
Los médicos tuvieron que amputar su pierna después del accidente.
B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

tecnológico
Meaning
Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.
Example
Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.
Los avances tecnológicos habilitan proyectos futuristas.
A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

forma; figura
Meaning
the external form or appearance of something; condition or state
Example
The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.
El artista dibujó una forma circular perfecta en el lienzo.
B1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.təm/

Custom

costumbre; práctica; arancel;
Meaning
a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice
Example
It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.
Es una costumbre local quitarse los zapatos antes de entrar en la casa de alguien.
C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

malversar
Meaning
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.
El contador fue arrestado por malversar los fondos de la empresa.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

continente
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
Asia es el continente más grande del mundo.
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

pretensión, falsa apariencia
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
Su pretensión de ser un experto fue rápidamente expuesta.
B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

sesión
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
La sesión se celebró el 25 de febrero.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

completar o perfeccionar algo con gran habilidad
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
Él es un artista consumado con años de experiencia.
A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

hola
Meaning
a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation
Example
She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.
Ella respondió al teléfono con un alegre hola.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

no confirmado; no verificado;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
El informe sigue sin confirmar hasta que recibamos la verificación oficial.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

controversia; desacuerdo
Meaning
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints
Example
The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.
La nueva política generó una gran controversia entre los ciudadanos.
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

cacofonía
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
Los ruidos cacofónicos de la ciudad la mantenían despierta toda la noche.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

cornisa
Meaning
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
Example
The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.
La elegante cornisa añadió un toque clásico a la sala de estar.
A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

felicidad
Meaning
The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.
Example
She spends hours every day on her creative writing.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

inicial
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the beginning.
Example
Her initial reaction was one of surprise.
Su reacción inicial fue una de sorpresa.
C2 adjective /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

jejune

simplón / superficial / insípido
Meaning
Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.
Example
The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth.
El profesor desestimó el ensayo como simplón y carente de profundidad.
B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

despertar
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become alert
Example
I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
Me despierto a las 7 AM cada mañana.
B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

consistencia, uniformidad
Meaning
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.
Example
Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.
La consistencia en la calidad es clave para la satisfacción del cliente.
C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

congestionar
Meaning
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
Example
Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.
El tráfico pesado puede congestionarse las calles de la ciudad durante la hora punta.
A2 noun /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

department

departamento
Meaning
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company
Example
She works in the marketing department.
Ella trabaja en el departamento de marketing.
C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

el estudio del uso del espacio personal
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
Entender la proxémica ayuda a mejorar la comunicación interpersonal.
C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

administrar
Meaning
to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine
Example
The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.
El comité administrará la nueva política en todos los departamentos.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈniː/

Examinee

examinado
Meaning
a person who is being tested in an examination
Example
Each examinee was given two hours to complete the test.
Cada examinado recibió dos horas para completar la prueba.
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

vínculo; bono
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
El fuerte vínculo entre la madre y el niño era evidente.
C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

empujar
Meaning
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Example
The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.
Las palabras del entrenador empujaron al equipo a jugar de manera agresiva.
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

semillas de alcaravea
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
El pan estaba aromatizado con semillas de alcaravea.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

embarcar
Meaning
to begin a journey, project, or activity
Example
She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.
Ella decidió embarcarse en una nueva carrera en medicina.
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

gamba
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
El chef preparó un delicioso curry de gamba con leche de coco.
A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

escalón
Meaning
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
Example
He tripped on the stair and fell down.
Se tropezó con el escalón y cayó.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

cartografía
Meaning
The science or practice of drawing maps.
Example
She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.
Estudió cartografía en la universidad para aprender a diseñar mapas.
A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

nacimiento; origen; comienzo;
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
El nacimiento de su primer hijo fue un momento de alegría.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

zapato pesado
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
El granjero llevaba viejos brogans mientras trabajaba en el campo.
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

sinceridad
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Su sinceridad al disculparse fue evidente para todos.
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

herbívoro
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
Las vacas son animales herbívoros que pastan en la hierba.
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

placer
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
Fue un placer conocerte.
A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

malamente
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
Él hizo un mal desempeño en el examen.
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

profesional
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
Ella es una profesional médica capacitada.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

castaña de agua
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
Las castañas de agua añaden un buen crujido a los platos salteados.
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

opresión; abuso; tiranía;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
La gente luchó contra la opresión política.
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

lustroso
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
Su cabello se veía suave y lustroso.
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

consonante
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
La palabra 'gato' tiene dos consonantes y una vocal.
B1 noun /hel/

Hell

infierno; situación dolorosa; experiencia desagradable
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
Trabajar en la fábrica durante el verano fue un infierno absoluto debido al calor extremo.
C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

amortiguar
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
Ella intentó amortiguar su risa con una bufanda.
A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

ayer
Meaning
the day before today
Example
Yesterday, we went to the park.
Ayer, fuimos al parque.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

imprecate
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
La vieja mujer imprecó a sus enemigos con palabras oscuras.
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

dueto
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
El dueto musical interpretó su último éxito en el concierto.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

respaldar
Meaning
To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.
Example
The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.
La celebridad respaldó el nuevo producto para el cuidado de la piel.
C2 adjective /ɪˈpɪstələri/

epistolary

epistolar
Meaning
Related to the writing of letters; expressed in or through letters.
Example
The novel is written in an epistolary style, consisting of letters between characters.
La novela está escrita en un estilo epistolar, compuesto por cartas entre los personajes.
B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

optimista
Meaning
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things
Example
As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.
Como optimista, siempre creyó que las cosas mejorarían.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

recargo adicional
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
El boleto de avión tenía un recargo por combustible agregado.
A2 noun /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/

Mango

mango
Meaning
a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh
Example
The mango is known as the king of fruits.
El mango es conocido como el rey de las frutas.
B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

amable
Meaning
Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.
Example
She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.
Es conocida como una maestra amable que siempre ayuda a sus estudiantes.
C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

irradiancia
Meaning
the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface
Example
The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.
La irradiancia del sol al mediodía era abrumadora.
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

negarse
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
Ella se negó a firmar el contrato sin leerlo completamente.
A2 noun /ɡɑːrd/

Guard

guardia; vigilante
Meaning
a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury
Example
The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.
El guardia de seguridad revisó la identificación de todos antes de permitir la entrada al edificio.
C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

influencia
Meaning
influence or power, especially in politics or business
Example
The businessman has a lot of political clout.
El hombre de negocios tiene mucha influencia política.
C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

falta; desventaja; marca por una falta u ofensa
Meaning
a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense
Example
The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.
El estudiante recibió un demérito por llegar tarde a clase repetidamente.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

interrumpir
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
La lluvia se interrumpiría y luego comenzaría de nuevo.
B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

ocio; el proceso de hacer algo existir de nuevo
Meaning
an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again
Example
The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.
El parque ofrece instalaciones de recreación para niños y adultos.
C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

bizcocho seco; pan tostado
Meaning
a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit
Example
The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.
El bebé disfrutó comer el rusk suave con leche.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

grosero
Meaning
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Example
It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.
Sería grosero rechazar su amable invitación.
A2 noun/verb /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

budget

presupuesto
Meaning
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.
Example
The family created a budget to manage their expenses.
La familia creó un presupuesto para gestionar sus gastos.
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

museo
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
Visitamos el museo de arte para ver la nueva exposición.
B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

oratoria
Meaning
The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.
Example
Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.
Las habilidades de oratoria son esenciales para los roles de liderazgo.
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

bicameral
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Los Estados Unidos tienen una legislatura bicameral compuesta por el Senado y la Cámara de Representantes.
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

priorato
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
El antiguo priorato fue convertido en un museo.
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

almacenar
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
Ella guarda su ropa de invierno en el ático.
C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

reprender
Meaning
to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.
El maestro tuvo que reprender al estudiante por hacer trampa.
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

el arte de la escritura hermosa y decorativa
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
Ella tomó un curso para mejorar sus habilidades en caligrafía.
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

suspensión
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
El jugador recibió una suspensión de tres partidos por mala conducta.
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

volubilidad
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
Su volubilidad lo convirtió en un exitoso presentador de radio.
B1 noun /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Occupation

ocupación; profesión; toma de control
Meaning
a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place
Example
Teaching is her chosen occupation.
La enseñanza es su ocupación elegida.
B1 verb /rɪˈvaɪz/

revise

revisar
Meaning
To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.
Example
She had to revise her essay before submission.
Ella tuvo que revisar su ensayo antes de la entrega.
C2 adjective /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

ham-handed

torpe
Meaning
clumsy or inept in handling things or situations
Example
His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.
Su intento torpe de arreglar la computadora lo empeoró.
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

absolver
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
El sacerdote lo absolvió de sus pecados.
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

megalítico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
Las estructuras megalíticas en civilizaciones antiguas son fascinantes.