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C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

ilusorio
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real.
Example
He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.
Estaba lleno de falsas esperanzas de hacerse famoso de la noche a la mañana.
C2 noun /bɪər/

bier

anda de difunto
Meaning
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
Example
The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.
El ataúd se colocó en la anda de difunto durante el servicio funerario.
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

ligeramente ácido o amargo
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
El crítico escribió una reseña ácida de la película.
C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

de dos colores manchados
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
El granjero tiene un caballo piebald con manchas negras y blancas.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

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

pachyderm

mamífero grande con piel gruesa
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
El zoológico tenía varios pachidermos, incluidos elefantes y rinocerontes.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

sublingual
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
El doctor recetó una tableta sublingual para una absorción más rápida.
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

emancipación de los esclavos
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
La emancipación de los esclavos marcó un punto de inflexión en la historia.
C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

agradecido o en deuda
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
Se sentía agradecido con su mentor por toda la orientación.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

refracción
Meaning
The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.
Example
The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.
La refracción de la luz en el agua hace que los objetos parezcan doblados.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

freethinker

librepensador
Meaning
A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.
Example
Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time.
Voltaire fue considerado un gran librepensador de su tiempo.
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

saciar
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
La gran comida sació su hambre después del largo viaje.
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

oscuridad
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
La oscuridad del agua hizo que fuera difícil ver los peces.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

genuino
Meaning
genuine; not pretended or insincere
Example
She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.
Ella expresó una alegría genuina por el éxito de su amiga.
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

castrar
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
El granjero castró a los toros jóvenes para hacerlos más fáciles de manejar.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

realeza
Meaning
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
Example
The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.
Los consejeros del rey a menudo le recordaban las responsabilidades de la realeza.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

reducible
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
El problema es complejo pero reducible a unos pocos principios básicos.
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

reprender
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/

intemperance

intemperancia
Meaning
Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.
Example
His intemperance in drinking ruined his health.
Su intemperancia al beber arruinó su salud.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

fitonutrientes
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
El té verde contiene poderosos fitonutrientes.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Inauspicious

desafortunado
Meaning
unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable
Example
The dark clouds seemed inauspicious for the wedding.
Las nubes oscuras parecían desfavorables para la boda.
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

criticar severamente
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
El entrenador lambasteó al equipo por su bajo rendimiento.
C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

negligencia
Meaning
the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty
Example
The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.
El oficial fue acusado de negligencia en el cumplimiento de su deber.
C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

desmovilizar
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
El gobierno decidió desmovilizar el ejército después de la guerra.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

desprender la piel / zona pantanosa
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
La serpiente se desprendió de su piel vieja.
C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

pugnacidad
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
El entrenador admiraba la pugnacidad del jugador en el campo.
C2 adjective /ˈnɒmɪk/

nomic

relacionado con la ley
Meaning
Relating to laws, rules, or systems.
Example
The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws.
El filósofo discutió la necesidad nómica de las leyes naturales.
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

persona prominente
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
Él es considerado el doyen de la literatura moderna en el país.
C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

sextante
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
Usando un sextante, el navegante fijó la posición del barco al mediodía.
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 /ˈnɒti/

knotty

complicado
Meaning
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
Example
He faced a knotty legal issue.
Él enfrentó un complicado problema legal.
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

diverso; de muchos aspectos
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
La empresa tiene intereses comerciales multifacéticos, incluidos tecnología, finanzas y atención médica.
C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

inmoralmente
Meaning
In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.
Example
He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.
Actuó inmoralmente, ignorando las consecuencias de sus acciones.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

desproporción
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
Hay una clara disproporción entre los ricos y los pobres en muchas sociedades.
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

mausoleo
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
El rey fue enterrado en un gran mausoleo.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

orden
Meaning
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
Example
Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.
La orden en su habitación reflejaba el hábito de poner todo en su lugar.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

cristiandad
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
La noticia se extendió rápidamente por toda la cristiandad.
C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

ablución
Meaning
the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes
Example
He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.
Él realizó su ablución matutina antes de la oración.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

una roca ígnea dura
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
Los antiguos romanos usaron pórfido para hacer columnas y estatuas.
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 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

desmentir
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
Su rostro tranquilo desmentía su ansiedad interna.
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

persona que embarga propiedades
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
El distrainor tomó posesión del coche del inquilino hasta que la deuda fue saldada.
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

apoteosis, el punto más alto
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
Muchos ven el Renacimiento como la apoteosis del arte y la cultura en Europa.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

fanfarrón
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
Todos se dieron cuenta de que solo era un fanfarrón.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

floreciente
Meaning
in the process of blooming or flourishing
Example
The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.
Los árboles florecientes hicieron que el parque se viera hermoso.
C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

completo, absoluto
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
Ella es una profesional completa en todos los sentidos.
C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

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

bouillon

caldo
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
Ella agregó verduras al caldo para darle más sabor.
C2 noun /ˈlæki/

lackey

lacayo
Meaning
a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else
Example
He treated his assistant like a mere lackey.
Trató a su asistente como un simple lacayo.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

anhelo, deseo
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
Después de años en el extranjero, desarrolló un profundo deseo por la comida tradicional de su tierra natal.
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

gratis
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Las bebidas en el evento fueron proporcionadas gratis.
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 /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

depositante
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
El banco ofrece un seguro para proteger los fondos de los depositantes.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

costra
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
Las viejas tuberías estaban bloqueadas debido a una fuerte incrustación de minerales.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

rescisión
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.
La rescisión del contrato dejó a ambas partes decepcionadas.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

libro de oraciones
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
El monje leyó del libro de oraciones durante las oraciones matutinas.
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

detener / atacar inesperadamente
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
Fue detenido por los reporteros cuando salió del juzgado.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

parásito
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
La celebridad siempre estaba rodeada de parásitos.
C2 verb /flɪt/

flit

revolotear
Meaning
to move quickly and lightly from one place to another
Example
Butterflies flitted from flower to flower.
Las mariposas revoloteaban de flor en flor.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

ciego o ignorante
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
El enfoque purblindo del problema condujo a muchos errores.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

hidrofobia
Meaning
Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.
Example
After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.
Después de ser mordido por un perro callejero, el hombre fue tratado por hidrofobia.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

anhelo
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
Ella tenía un anhelo por chocolate a altas horas de la noche.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

contable; numerable
Meaning
capable of being counted; countable
Example
The stars in the sky are not numerable.
Las estrellas en el cielo no son numerables.
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

niño travieso de la calle
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
Los niños callejeros con ropa rasgada jugaban junto al río.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

micrómetro
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
El ingeniero usó un micrómetro para medir el grosor del cable.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

resplandeciente
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
El sol resplandeciente iluminó todo el valle.
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.
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

arrodillarse
Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
él se arrodilló ante su jefe para evitar el castigo.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

idea trillada
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Su discurso estaba lleno de viejas ideas trilladas sobre el trabajo duro.
C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

un tipo de fusil antiguo
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
Los soldados llevaron mosquetes al campo de batalla.
C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

sumiso
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
Él dio una sonrisa sumisa y aceptó el plan.
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 /ˈæstər/

Aster

flor de aster
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.
Los ásteres morados florecieron hermosamente en el jardín de otoño.
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

engaño
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
El político fue acusado de estafa financiera.
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 /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

sepulcro
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
El antiguo rey fue enterrado en un gran sepulcro.
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

secuestrador
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
La policía arrestó al secuestrador después de una larga búsqueda.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

deshonroso; vil; indigno
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
Sus acciones deshonrosas traicionaron la confianza de sus amigos.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

supuesto
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
Él es el padre supuesto del niño.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

desperdicio
Meaning
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
Example
The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.
El desperdicio de su fortuna lo dejó en la pobreza.
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 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

ambidiestro
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
Ser ambidiestro puede ser beneficioso en los deportes.
C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

fortuito
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
Su encuentro fue completamente fortuito.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

infortunio
Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
Por desgracia, perdió el último tren para volver a casa.
C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

acromático
Meaning
without color; free from color
Example
The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.
El diseñador eligió una paleta acromática de negro, blanco y gris.
C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

la parte redondeada del mango de una espada o silla
Meaning
the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle
Example
He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.
Sujeto la espada firmemente por el pómel.
C2 adjective /ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/

uproarious

sumamente cómico
Meaning
Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious.
Los chistes del comediante fueron absolutamente sumamente cómicos.
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

servicio
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
Se recuperó gracias a las amables ministraciones de las enfermeras.
C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

espacioso
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
Alquilaron un apartamento espacioso en la ciudad.
C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

correlativo
Meaning
having a mutual relationship; corresponding
Example
The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers.
El aumento de la temperatura es correlativo con el derretimiento de los glaciares.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

círculo epícyclico
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
El concepto del epiciclo se utilizó para explicar el movimiento planetario.
C2 adjective /ˈrævənɪŋ/

ravening

hambriento y codicioso
Meaning
Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.
Example
The ravening wolves circled the camp.
Los lobos hambrientos rodearon el campamento.
C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

campanario
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
Las campanas del carillón sonaron por la plaza del pueblo.
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

encantar / engañar para atraer
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
Ella cautivó a la audiencia con su narración.
C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

sustituto
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
Los zapatos baratos estaban hechos de cuero sintético.
C2 noun /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

recrimination

contrademanda
Meaning
an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming
Example
The debate quickly descended into mutual recriminations.
El debate rápidamente descendió en recriminaciones mutuas.
C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

insatisfecho
Meaning
Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger
Example
Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.
A pesar de la disculpa, ella permaneció insatisfecha.
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

clima
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
Viajó a climas más cálidos durante el invierno.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

fiesta desmedida
Meaning
A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.
Example
The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.
La novela describió una orgía escandalosa en una mansión rica.
C2 noun /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/

visage

felicidad
Meaning
A person's face or facial expression.
Example
Her stern visage intimidated the children.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

intangible
Meaning
unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand
Example
There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.
Había una sensación intangible de miedo en la habitación.
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

cruz
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
La antigua iglesia exhibió una cruz tallada sobre el altar.
C2 noun /fluː/

flue

conducto de humos
Meaning
A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.
Example
The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.
El conducto de humos de la chimenea necesita ser limpiado regularmente.
C2 noun /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/

umbrage

resentimiento, ofensa
Meaning
A feeling of resentment or offense.
Example
She took umbrage at his rude remark.
Ella se ofendió con su comentario grosero.
C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

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

stein

taza de cerveza
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
Él levantó su stein para brindar por sus amigos.
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

hinchar
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
Su estómago comenzó a distenderse después de la gran comida.
C2 noun /ˌɒktədʒəˈnɛəriən/

octogenarian

octogenario
Meaning
A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.
Example
The octogenarian still jogs every morning to stay healthy.
El octogenario aún corre todas las mañanas para mantenerse saludable.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

salita de entrada
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
Los invitados esperaron en la salita de entrada antes de ser admitidos al salón.
C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

mentiroso
Meaning
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
Example
The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.
El político fue criticado por sus declaraciones engañosas.
C2 noun /vɪm/

vim

vigor
Meaning
energy and enthusiasm
Example
She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.
Ella realizó la danza con gran vigor y energía.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

sofista
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
Lo despidieron como un sofista que retorcía los hechos para ganar debates.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

voltear hacia afuera
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
El cirujano tuvo que voltear el párpado durante el procedimiento.
C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

raíz de regaliz
Meaning
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
Example
She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.
Ella preparó un té herbal con mulethi para calmar su dolor de garganta.
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

madonna (Virgen María)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
La pintura renacentista muestra a una Madonna sosteniendo al niño Jesús.
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 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

adulación excesiva
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
La cantante disfrutó de la adulación de sus fans.
C2 noun /ˈvɔːdəvɪl/

vaudeville

vaudeville
Meaning
A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.
Example
The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers.
El espectáculo de vaudeville incluía comediantes, magos y bailarines.
C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

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

abstemious

abstemio
Meaning
not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation
Example
She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.
Ella vivió una vida abstemio, evitando todos los lujos.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

improiedad
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
El político fue acusado de impropiedad financiera.