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C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

delimitación
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
La delimitación del paisaje por el artista fue notablemente precisa.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

jazmín
Meaning
a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example
The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Las flores de jazmín llenaron el jardín con su dulce fragancia.
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

voluntad
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
Su voluntad de ayudar a los demás la hizo muy popular.
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 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

jackfruit verde
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
El jackfruit verde se usa a menudo en curris y estofados.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

franquicia
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
Él abrió una nueva franquicia de comida rápida en la ciudad.
A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

desayuno
Meaning
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning
Example
I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.
Hoy por la mañana comí cereales y tostadas para el desayuno.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

vítreo
Meaning
having a glass-like appearance or quality
Example
The mineral has a vitreous shine.
El mineral tiene un brillo vítreo.
A2 verb /kɪl/

kill

matar
Meaning
to cause the death of; to end life
Example
The hunter killed the deer.
El cazador mató al ciervo.
C2 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

variar
Meaning
To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.
Example
The artist used different shades to variegate the design.
El artista usó diferentes tonos para variar el diseño.
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 noun /wɪt/

whit

una cantidad muy pequeña
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
Él no le importa ni un ápice el resultado.
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.
B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

interactivo
Meaning
Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.
Example
Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.
El aprendizaje interactivo mantiene a los estudiantes comprometidos con las lecciones.
B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

característica
Meaning
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
Example
Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.
La paciencia es una característica importante para cualquiera que trabaje con niños.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

miopía; visión a corto plazo
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Su decisión miope de abandonar la escuela temprano afectó sus perspectivas profesionales.
B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

feminista
Meaning
a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men
Example
She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.
Ella orgullosamente se llama a sí misma feminista y lucha por la igualdad de género.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

enérgico; fuerte; expresado con fuerza y convicción
Meaning
forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction
Example
She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.
Ella dio un 'no' enfático a la propuesta.
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

célula / celda
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
El prisionero fue encerrado en una pequeña celda.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

no trivial
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
Resolver la ecuación resultó ser una tarea no trivial.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

asombroso
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
La actuación del mago fue simplemente asombrosa.
C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

aborrecer
Meaning
to regard with disgust and hatred
Example
She abhors cruelty to animals.
Ella aborrece la crueldad hacia los animales.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

bodega de vino
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
La vieja bodega de vino estaba llena de vides.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

programación
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
Ha estado aprendiendo programación durante varios meses.
A2 adverb /twaɪs/

twice

dos veces
Meaning
two times
Example
I have seen that movie twice.
He visto esa película dos veces.
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

legislador
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
El legislador introdujo un proyecto de ley para mejorar la atención médica.
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

hermandad
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
Los soldados compartieron un fuerte sentido de hermandad.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

presidenta
Meaning
a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council
Example
She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.
Fue elegida presidenta de la empresa tras años de experiencia.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

bisturí
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
El cirujano usó cuidadosamente un bisturí para hacer la primera incisión.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

consequential

trascendental
Meaning
Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.
Example
The meeting was consequential for the future of the project.
La reunión fue trascendental para el futuro del proyecto.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

conformista
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
Ella fue etiquetada como conformista por siempre seguir a la multitud.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

colgante
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
Ella llevaba un colgante de plata alrededor del cuello.
B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

evacuar
Meaning
To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.
Example
The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.
Los residentes fueron ordenados a evacuar el edificio después de la alarma de incendio.
C1 noun /klæn/

clan

clan
Meaning
a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry
Example
The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival.
Todo el clan se reunió para celebrar el festival.
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

ancla
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
El barco dejó caer su ancla en el puerto.
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

delgado y débil
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
El árbol delgado se inclinó bajo el peso de la nieve.
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 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

insentient

insensible
Meaning
Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.
Example
The rock is an insentient object with no awareness.
La roca es un objeto insensible sin conciencia.
A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

hablar
Meaning
to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss
Example
Let's talk about your future plans.
Hablemos sobre tus planes futuros.
B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

disciplina
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
La disciplina ayuda a mantener el enfoque y la productividad.
A2 noun /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

running

correr
Meaning
the action or sport of running
Example
Running every morning keeps me healthy.
Correr cada mañana me mantiene saludable.
A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

software
Meaning
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
Example
He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.
Instaló el software para mejorar el rendimiento de su computadora.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/

post office

oficina de correos
Meaning
a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided
Example
I went to the post office to mail a package.
Fui a la oficina de correos para enviar un paquete.
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

agricultura sostenible
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
Las prácticas de agricultura sostenible protegen el medio ambiente mientras garantizan la seguridad alimentaria.
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

comida
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
Disfrutaron de una deliciosa comida junto al río.
B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

sucesor
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
El CEO anunció su jubilación y nombró a su sucesor para la empresa.
C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

laguna
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
Los turistas visitan Loch Ness para buscar al monstruo legendario.
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

cobertura
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
El canal de noticias proporcionó una amplia cobertura del evento.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

intoxicate

felicidad
Meaning
to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs
Example
The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

síntomas
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
La fiebre y la tos son síntomas comunes de la gripe.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

distinto; único; claro; reconocible
Meaning
separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique
Example
Each painting has its own distinct style and character.
Cada pintura tiene su propio estilo y carácter distinto.
C1 noun /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

imperfección
Meaning
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.
El espejo tenía una pequeña imperfección en la superficie.
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

gusano de seda
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
Los gusanos de seda se alimentan de hojas de morera para producir seda.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

presagio
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
La repentina caída de los precios de las acciones fue vista como un presagio de problemas económicos.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

envidiable
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
Su éxito era envidiable entre sus compañeros.
B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

musulmán
Meaning
a follower of Islam
Example
He is a devout Muslim.
Él es un musulmán devoto.
B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

fraude
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
La empresa fue investigada por fraude con tarjeta de crédito y lavado de dinero.
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

abeja macho
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
Los drones no recolectan miel como las abejas obreras.
A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

conectar
Meaning
To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.
Example
Social media helps us connect with others.
Las redes sociales nos ayudan a conectar con otros.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

abandonar
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
Él decidió no abandonar a sus viejos amigos a pesar de su éxito.
A2 adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

crowded

felicidad
Meaning
filled with too many people or things
Example
The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

influyente
Meaning
Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).
Example
The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.
El orador influyente cautivó a toda la audiencia.
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

inagotable
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
Su energía inagotable le permitió trabajar incansablemente en sus proyectos.
C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

vitalmente
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
El acceso al agua limpia es vitalmente importante para la salud pública.
B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

cortar
Meaning
to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces
Example
She chops vegetables for dinner.
Ella corta vegetales para la cena.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

intransigencia
Meaning
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.
Las negociaciones fracasaron debido a la intransigencia de ambas partes.
C1 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

debacle
Meaning
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
Example
The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.
La mala gestión de la empresa condujo a un debacle financiero.
A2 adjective /ˈspænɪʃ/

spanish

español
Meaning
relating to Spain or the Spanish language
Example
She is fluent in Spanish and French.
Ella es fluida en español y francés.
A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

suave
Meaning
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
Example
The patient had only mild symptoms.
El paciente solo tenía síntomas leves.
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

tartamudear
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
El estudiante nervioso comenzó a tartamudear durante su discurso.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

volador
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
El pájaro volador se elevó con gracia por el cielo.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

realidad virtual
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
La realidad virtual (VR) se usa ampliamente en juegos y simulaciones de entrenamiento.
C1 verb /vaʊtʃ/

vouch

garantizar
Meaning
to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something
Example
I can vouch for his honesty.
Puedo garantizar su honestidad.
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

pez bombay
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
El pez Bombay es un manjar popular cuando se seca y se fríe.
B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

parecido; de manera similar
Meaning
similar in appearance or nature; in the same way
Example
The two sisters look very much alike.
Las dos hermanas se ven muy parecidas.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

prometida
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
John compró un hermoso anillo de compromiso para su prometida.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

libertad ilimitada
Meaning
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
Example
She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.
Disfrutó de libertad ilimitada en su nueva vida en el extranjero.
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.
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

superar
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
Su rendimiento superó todas las expectativas.
B1 noun /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

Universe

universo
Meaning
all existing matter and space; the cosmos
Example
Scientists study the universe to understand its mysteries.
Los científicos estudian el universo para entender sus misterios.
C2 verb /ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

bowdlerize

eliminar partes ofensivas
Meaning
to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate
Example
The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children.
El editor boudlerizó la novela para hacerla adecuada para los niños.
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

corte profundo
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
Él tenía un corte profundo en su pierna después del accidente.
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

estridente, ruidoso
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
Su voz estridente hizo que el debate fuera incómodo.
C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

impulsor
Meaning
Having the power to drive or push something forward.
Example
The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.
La fuerza impulsora del cohete lo levantó del suelo.
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

escoba
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
Ella usó una escoba vieja para barrer las hojas caídas del porche.
C2 noun /hʊˈzɑːr/

hussar

husar
Meaning
a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry
Example
The hussar rode swiftly across the battlefield.
El husar cabalgó rápidamente a través del campo de batalla.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

inmoral; impuro;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
La sociedad conservadora consideró su comportamiento inmoral e inapropiado.
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

anacrónico
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
Sus puntos de vista sobre los roles de género se consideran anacrónicos.
B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

vicinidad; alrededores
Meaning
the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood
Example
There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.
Hay muchas tiendas cerca de la escuela.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

extremista
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
El gobierno está tomando medidas para prevenir actividades extremistas.
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

extraño
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
Nunca tomes dulces de un extraño.
B2 adverb /ˈnæʃənəli/

nationally

a nivel nacional
Meaning
at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country
Example
The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal benefits for all citizens.
La política fue implementada a nivel nacional para garantizar beneficios iguales para todos los ciudadanos.
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

pedagógico
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
La escuela adoptó nuevas técnicas pedagógicas para mejorar el aprendizaje.
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

moverse inquieto, estar inquieto
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
El niño empezó a moverse durante la larga conferencia.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

antitético
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
Sus puntos de vista eran antitéticos a los valores de la organización.
B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

arrogante; engreído
Meaning
having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud
Example
His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.
Su comportamiento arrogante lo hizo muy impopular.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

barco de pasajeros
Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
El lujoso transatlántico atracó en el puerto ayer.
A2 noun /ˈvæk.juːm ˈkliː.nər/

Vaccum cleaner

aspiradora
Meaning
an electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and dust from carpets and floors
Example
She used the vacuum cleaner to clean the living room carpet.
Ella usó el aspirador para limpiar la alfombra de la sala de estar.
C2 adjective /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

pobre
Meaning
Having little or no money; poor.
Example
He grew up in an impecunious family.
Creció en una familia pobre.
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

sustitución
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
La sustitución del antiguo sistema por el nuevo fue difícil.
C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

perpetuidad, eternidad, continuidad
Meaning
Permanence, eternity, continuity.
Example
The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.
El contrato asegura pagos en perpetuidad.
C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

abundancia
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant
Example
The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.
El jardín ofreció una gran cantidad de flores en primavera.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

expositivo
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
El maestro dio una conferencia expositiva sobre el tema.
B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

garganta; tráquea; parte del cuello
Meaning
the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck
Example
He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.
Él tenía dolor de garganta y no podía hablar claramente.
A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

problema
Meaning
a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved
Example
We need to solve this problem quickly.
Necesitamos resolver este problema rápidamente.
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

posgraduado
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
Ella está haciendo una investigación de posgrado en física.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

reproche / crítica
Meaning
An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.
Example
She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.
Ella le reprochó por llegar tarde a la reunión.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

pretensión de conocimiento superficial
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Su discurso estaba lleno de sciolismo, sin impresionar a nadie.
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

fiesta salvaje
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
El festival se convirtió en una fiesta salvaje a medianoche.
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 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.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

significado
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
El descubrimiento tiene gran importancia para la investigación médica.
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

borde; ala; ribete
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
El amplio borde de su sombrero lo protegió del sol abrasador.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

subyacente
Meaning
basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
Example
The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.
La razón subyacente para el conflicto nunca fue abordada.
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

limpiar
Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
Por favor, limpia la mesa después de la cena.
B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

cintura
Meaning
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Example
She tied a belt around her waist.
Ella se ató un cinturón alrededor de su cintura.
B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

pesimista
Meaning
a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future
Example
Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.
Siendo un pesimista, siempre esperaba el peor resultado.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

desbordamiento repentino del río
Meaning
A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
Example
After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.
Después de la tormenta, el río se convirtió en un freshet furioso.
B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

acortar
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
Decidió acortar su discurso para ajustarse al límite de tiempo.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

diverso
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
La tienda vende frutas, ropa y varios artículos.
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

amistosamente
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
El divorcio se resolvió amistosamente entre ambas partes.