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C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

garrote
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
El guardia usó un garrote para ahuyentar al ladrón.
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

persona gruñona
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
El viejo gruñón se quejaba de todo en el vecindario.
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.
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

cubierta ornamental para un caballo; ropa o decoración rica y elaborada
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
El caballo del rey estaba adornado con un caparison de oro.
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

conyugal
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
Celebraron su dicha conyugal con un viaje de luna de miel.
C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

lechería
Meaning
a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made
Example
The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.
La lechería local produce mantequilla y queso fresco diariamente.
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 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

planta trepadora lang lang
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
La planta trepadora lang lang produce hermosas flores fragantes.
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

coherer
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
Las ideas en su ensayo cohieren bien.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

contumacy

desobediencia, terquedad
Meaning
stubborn refusal to obey authority
Example
His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.
Su desobediencia condujo a su suspensión del consejo.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

partícula pequeña o célula, especialmente célula sanguínea
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
Los glóbulos rojos llevan oxígeno a través del cuerpo.
C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

minero de carbón
Meaning
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
Example
The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.
El minero de carbón pasó largas horas bajo tierra extrayendo carbón.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

engatusar
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
Ella logró engatusar a su amiga para que se uniera al viaje.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

corregible
Meaning
capable of being corrected or improved
Example
The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.
Los errores del estudiante eran corregibles con práctica.
C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

cobarde
Meaning
cowardly; lacking courage
Example
He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.
Él era demasiado cobarde para defender sus creencias.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

plural de contorsión; formas dobladas o retorcidas múltiples
Meaning
plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes
Example
The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.
Las contorsiones del mago dejaron a la multitud asombrada.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

unir
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
Los dos ríos se unen justo antes de llegar al mar.
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

conceptualización
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
La conceptualización de ciudades renovables es innovadora.
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

lluvia torrencial repentina
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
El picnic fue arruinado por una lluvia torrencial repentina.
C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

mercantilización
Meaning
The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.
Example
The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.
La mercantilización de la educación ha incrementado los costos de matrícula.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

contracargo
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
El abogado presentó una contracarga contra el acusador.
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

cortesía, respeto mutuo
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
La reunión se realizó con cortesía y respeto.
C2 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

contundir
Meaning
to bruise by striking or hitting
Example
He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.
Él se contusionó el brazo cuando se cayó de la bicicleta.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

caballo rápido o caballo de caza
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
El caballero montó un corcel rápido en la batalla.
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

habladuría hipócrita
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de habladurías hipócritas sobre honestidad e integridad.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

quejoso
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
Su actitud quejosa hace que el trabajo en equipo sea difícil.
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

cráneo
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
Los arqueólogos examinaron cuidadosamente el cráneo antiguo.
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

contraer
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
El medicamento ayudó a contraer los tejidos hinchados.
C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

cadáver
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
Los estudiantes de medicina diseccionaron el cadáver para aprender sobre la anatomía humana.
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

conjugar
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
Se les pide a los estudiantes que conjuguen el verbo 'ser'.
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.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

complacencia
Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
Su complacencia le impidió notar los riesgos.
C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

recuperarse, recuperar salud y fuerza después de una enfermedad o tratamiento médico
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
Después de la cirugía, pasó varias semanas convaleciendo en casa.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

conclave secreto
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
Los líderes se reunieron en un conclave secreto para discutir la estrategia.
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

mimar
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
La niña pequeña fue muy mimada por sus abuelos.
C2 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

cuadros
Meaning
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.
Example
There are 26 cadres under BPSC.
Hay 26 cuadros bajo BPSC.
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

columnata
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
Los visitantes admiraron la gran columnata en la entrada del templo.
C2 noun /kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

conglomeration

conglomerado
Meaning
A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.
Example
The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls.
El mercado es un conglomerado de pequeñas tiendas y puestos de comida.
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

connivencia
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
El robo ocurrió con la connivencia del guardia de seguridad.
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 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

crematorio
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
El crematorio estaba ubicado cerca del cementerio.
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 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

reflexión, meditación
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
Después de mucha reflexión, tomó la decisión final.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

familiarizado, conocedor
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
Ella está familiarizada con los últimos avances en tecnología.
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

bulo
Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
El artículo resultó ser nada más que un bulo.
C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

carmín
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
El artista mezcló carmín con blanco para crear un hermoso tono rosa.
C2 noun /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

bastón de batir
Meaning
a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids
Example
Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.
La abuela usó un bastón de batir para hacer mantequilla fresca.
C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

consecuencia directa o natural
Meaning
a direct or natural consequence or result
Example
One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.
Una consecuencia de la nueva política fue el aumento de la conciencia pública.
C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

conciliar
Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
Él intentó conciliar al cliente enojado con una disculpa.
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 /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

calumnia
Meaning
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
El político demandó al periódico por difundir calumnias sobre su vida personal.
C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

circunscribir
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
Las reglas circunscriben los poderes del comité.
C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

calvario
Meaning
A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.
Example
For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.
Para muchos refugiados, el viaje a través del desierto fue un calvario.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

un pequeño grupo exclusivo
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
Él pertenecía a un grupo de artistas que se reunían cada viernes.
C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

cáliz
Meaning
A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.
Example
The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.
El sacerdote levantó el cáliz dorado durante la ceremonia.
C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

arrepentido
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
Ella estaba arrepentida después de darse cuenta de su error.
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

Imbuir con los principios del calvinismo
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
El predicador intentó calvinizar a la comunidad con enseñanzas estrictas.
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

canalla; grosero
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
Todos en la fiesta lo evitaron porque se sabía que era un canalla.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

flor de cresta de gallo
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Las flores de cresta de gallo rojas y brillantes añadieron color vibrante al lecho del jardín.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

centauro
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
El centauro es una figura conocida en la mitología griega.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

rebelde, desobediente
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
El estudiante rebelde se negó a seguir las reglas de la escuela.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

catecismo
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
El sacerdote enseñó a los niños el catecismo todos los domingos.
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 /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

reírse con alegría
Meaning
to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way
Example
The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.
La audiencia se rió con alegría ante los comentarios ingeniosos del comediante.
C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

jazmín
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
Las flores de jazmín se usan comúnmente para hacer guirnaldas y perfumes.
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

contraposición
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
La contraposición de las dos teorías destacó sus diferencias.
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

oficina de contabilidad
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
El comerciante pasó la mayor parte de su día en la oficina de contabilidad revisando los libros de contabilidad.
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

cábala
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
Los periodistas expusieron una cábala de políticos corruptos trabajando juntos.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

conservatorio
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
Ella se entrenó como pianista en el Conservatorio de París.
C2 adjective /ˈkælkjʊləbl/

calculable

calculable
Meaning
Capable of being calculated, estimated, or measured.
Example
The risk involved in the project is calculable.
El riesgo involucrado en el proyecto es calculable.
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

cesión de derechos o propiedad
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
El tratado resultó en la cesión de tierras al país vecino.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

centrípeto
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
La fuerza centrípeta mantiene a los planetas en órbita alrededor del sol.
C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

contextualización
Meaning
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
Example
Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.
La contextualización de los eventos históricos ayuda a los estudiantes a entenderlos mejor.
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

comestible
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
La canasta de picnic estaba llena de deliciosos comestibles.
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

contrición
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
Su contrición fue evidente después de la disculpa.
C2 noun /ˈkærɪt/

caret

caret (^)
Meaning
A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.
Example
The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.
El editor colocó un caret para mostrar dónde debería ir la palabra faltante.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

confluente
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
Los ríos convergentes formaron un gran río.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

revocar una orden
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
El general revocó las órdenes anteriores inmediatamente.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

coloso
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
Einstein fue un coloso en el mundo de la ciencia.
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

convocar
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
El comité convocó una sesión de emergencia para discutir la crisis.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

intercambio catiónico
Meaning
A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.
Example
The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.
La capacidad de intercambio catiónico del suelo afecta el crecimiento de las plantas.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

convolución, curva compleja o estructura
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
El cerebro tiene muchas convoluciones que aumentan su área superficial.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

código secreto
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
El detective resolvió el criptograma oculto en la carta.
C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

corpulento, obeso
Meaning
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
Example
The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.
El hombre corpulento luchaba por encajar en la pequeña silla.
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

coagular
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
La sangre se coaguló rápidamente después del corte.
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

torcer
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
Ella contorsionó su cara de dolor después de la lesión.
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

cabalgata
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
La llegada del rey fue marcada por una gran cabalgata.
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

maquinador
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
Él es un político maquinador que manipula a la gente por poder.
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

centellear
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
Los fuegos artificiales centellearon a través del cielo nocturno.
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

cuartel militar
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
Los soldados vivieron en el cuartel militar fuera de la ciudad.
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

cantar o tararear en voz baja, suave y delicada
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
Ella cantó una canción de cuna para ayudar al bebé a quedarse dormido.
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

mujer anciana
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
Los niños se asustaron con la historia de la malvada mujer anciana en el bosque.
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

conformable
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
Sus acciones fueron conformables a las reglas de la institución.
C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

festejar ruidosamente
Meaning
to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others
Example
They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.
Se quedaron despiertos toda la noche para festejar después de la victoria.
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

manzana de crema
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
La manzana de crema tiene una textura dulce y cremosa.
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.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

engaño
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
Se acusó al político de engaño para ganar las elecciones.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

departamento de suministros
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
El departamento de suministros del ejército se aseguró de que los soldados tuvieran suficientes provisiones.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/

cynosure

el centro de todas las miradas
Meaning
A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.
Example
She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
Ella era el centro de todas las miradas en la fiesta.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

piel engrosada
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
Años de trabajo manual dejaron callosidad en sus manos.
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.
C2 adjective /kəmˈprɛsəbl̩/

compressible

compresible
Meaning
Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.
Example
Air is a compressible substance, unlike water.
El aire es una sustancia compresible, a diferencia del agua.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

amistoso, animado y agradable; sociable
Meaning
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
Example
The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.
La fiesta tenía un ambiente convivial con música y risas.
C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

catabolismo
Meaning
The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
Example
Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.
El catabolismo juega un papel crucial en la producción de energía celular.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

colérico
Meaning
Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.
Example
His choleric nature often got him into arguments.
Su naturaleza colérica a menudo lo metía en discusiones.
C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

calvinismo
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
El calvinismo desempeñó un papel importante en la formación de la teología protestante.
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

conspirar en secreto
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
El gerente conspiró con el proveedor para engañar a la empresa.
C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

claustro
Meaning
a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.
Example
The monks walked silently through the cloister.
Los monjes caminaron en silencio a través del claustro.
C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

cromático
Meaning
Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
Example
The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.
El artista usó una paleta cromática para crear contrastes vibrantes.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪtʃuː/

Catechu

catechu
Meaning
an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing
Example
Catechu extract is commonly used in traditional medicine.
El extracto de catechu se utiliza comúnmente en la medicina tradicional.
C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

circunnavegar
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
Magallanes fue el primero en circunnavegar el globo.
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

remordimiento
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
Sintió remordimiento después de mentirle a su amigo.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

consonancia, armonía
Meaning
Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.
Example
The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.
La consonancia entre sus ideas hizo que el proyecto fuera exitoso.
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

celeridad
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
El soldado se movió con gran celeridad para entregar el mensaje.
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

espacioso; grande; amplio;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
El salón espacioso puede acomodar a quinientas personas.
C2 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

connotar
Meaning
To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.
Example
The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.
La palabra 'juvenil' connota energía y vitalidad.
C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

columna con figura femenina esculpida
Meaning
A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.
Example
The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.
El antiguo templo presentaba una caryátide sosteniendo el techo.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

carnal
Meaning
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.
Example
The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.
El libro explora el conflicto entre los deseos espirituales y carnales.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

una forma torcida o doblada; el acto de torcerse fuera de la forma normal
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
La contorsión del gimnasta asombró a la audiencia.
C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

clarividente
Meaning
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
Example
The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.
El clarividente predijo que ella viajaría al extranjero pronto.