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C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

comportamiento
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Su comportamiento tranquilo impresionó a todos durante la reunión.
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.əd/

mannered

afectado / artificial
Meaning
Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.
Example
The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural.
La actuación del actor fue demasiado afectada para sentirse natural.
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

apropiadamente
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
Ella estaba vestida apropiadamente para el evento.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

pacífico; inclinado a evitar conflictos
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
La protesta pacífica terminó sin violencia.
C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

absorción
Meaning
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
Example
Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.
Las plantas ayudan en la absorción de dióxido de carbono.
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

campamento improvisado
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
Los escaladores instalaron un campamento improvisado en la ladera de la montaña.
A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

escalera
Meaning
a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down
Example
He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.
Subió por la escalera para alcanzar los libros en la estantería superior.
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

hipócrita; farsante; impostor
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
No seas un hipócrita exigiendo honestidad de los demás mientras mientes tú mismo.
A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

presente
Meaning
existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way
Example
She presented her report to the team yesterday.
Ella presentó su informe al equipo ayer.
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

estoico, imperturbable
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
Ella permaneció estoica durante la crisis, sin mostrar miedo ni pánico.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

sofisma
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de sofismo diseñado para engañar a los votantes.
C1 noun ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

eradication

erradicación
Meaning
The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.
Example
Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project.
La erradicación del carbono es una meta clave del proyecto.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

invulnerable
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
Se pensaba que la fortaleza era invulnerable al ataque.
A2 verb /raɪz/

rise

elevar
Meaning
to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase
Example
The sun rises in the east.
El sol sale por el este.
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.
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

sintetizar
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
Los científicos sintetizan nuevos compuestos para la investigación médica.
C1 verb /per/

pare

pelar
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
Ella peló la manzana antes de comerla.
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

ganarse el favor de
Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
Ella intentó ingraciarse con su jefe al elogiarlo con frecuencia.
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

televisión
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
Veo mis programas favoritos en la televisión todas las noches.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

engaño; fraude; impostura
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
La elaborada impostura duró meses antes de que los investigadores descubrieran la verdad.
A2 adjective /ˈsep.ər.ət/

Separate

separado; distinto; individual; aparte
Meaning
distinct; not connected; individual; apart
Example
Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.
Por favor, mantén tu vida personal y profesional separada.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

vertical
Meaning
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
Example
The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.
El rascacielos tiene un diseño perfectamente vertical.
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

protuberancia
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
El doctor examinó la pequeña protuberancia en su brazo.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

admitir
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
Ella finalmente admitió que estaba equivocada.
B1 noun /læd/

lad

chico
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
El chico ayudó a su padre en la tienda.
C1 noun /ˌɪntəkəˈnɛktɪvɪti/

interconnectivity

interconectividad
Meaning
The state of being interconnected or the degree of connectivity between components
Example
The rise of interconnectivity has transformed global communication.
El auge de la interconectividad ha transformado la comunicación global.
A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

tela
Meaning
woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber
Example
The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.
El sastre cortó el tela en piezas precisas.
B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

competitivo
Meaning
relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful
Example
She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.
Ella tiene un espíritu competitivo que la impulsa a sobresalir.
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

pálido
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
Su rostro se volvió pálido cuando escuchó la terrible noticia.
C2 noun /ˈvɪntnər/

vintner

vinatero / vendedor de vino
Meaning
A person who makes or sells wine.
Example
The vintner explained the process of making red wine.
El vinatero explicó el proceso de hacer vino tinto.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

malversar
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
El contador fue acusado de malversar los fondos de la empresa.
C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

empalagoso
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
El postre estaba tan empalagoso que no pude terminarlo.
A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

hierro / plancha
Meaning
a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat
Example
He used an iron to smooth his shirt.
Él usó una plancha para alisar su camisa.
B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

pañuelo
Meaning
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
Example
She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.
Ella siempre lleva un pañuelo limpio en su bolso.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

involuntary

involuntario
Meaning
done without will or conscious control
Example
He gave an involuntary shiver when he heard the loud noise.
Él dio un escalofrío involuntario cuando escuchó el ruido fuerte.
A2 noun /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Vacation

vacaciones
Meaning
a period of time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax
Example
I'm planning a vacation to the beach next summer.
Estoy planeando unas vacaciones a la playa el próximo verano.
C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

diente de rueda o engranaje
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
Se sintió como un pequeño engranaje en una gran máquina.
C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

rigor
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
El entrenamiento se llevó a cabo con gran rigor.
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

amenaza
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
El conductor imprudente era una amenaza para todos en la carretera.
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

realizar
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
La orquesta realizará una presentación en el salón de conciertos esta noche.
C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

menos preparado
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
Bangladesh está entre los menos preparados para la adaptación al cambio climático.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

relacionado con la leche o el ácido láctico
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
El ejercicio intenso puede causar una acumulación de ácido láctico en los músculos.
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

sol (quinto tono de la escala musical)
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
El coro practicó cantar la nota sol durante el ensayo.
A1 noun, verb /ˈiː.meɪl/

e-mail

correo electrónico
Meaning
messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another
Example
I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday.
Envié un correo electrónico a mi profesor ayer.
A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

desarrollar
Meaning
To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.
Example
Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.
Desarrolla una marca basada en tu pasión y habilidades.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

elevarse / aumentar rápidamente
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
El águila voló alto sobre las montañas.
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.
B2 noun /ɡreɪv/

Grave

tumba
Meaning
a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn
Example
The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.
La familia visitaba la tumba de su querido abuelo cada domingo.
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

parcial; sesgado;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
El juez dio una decisión parcial a favor del acusado.
B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

dardo/correr rápidamente
Meaning
to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target
Example
The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.
El gato dártó cruzando la calle para evitar el coche.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

liga
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Varios clubes formaron una liga para promover el espíritu deportivo.
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

pequeña aldea
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
La pequeña aldea enclavada en el valle tenía solo una docena de casas y una pequeña iglesia.
B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

apelación; solicitud; atractivo
Meaning
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
La caridad hizo un llamamiento para donaciones.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

felicidad
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

pendiente; terreno inclinado
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
Caminamos por la empinada pendiente de la montaña.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

sociología
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Ella está estudiando sociología en la universidad.
C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

astuto
Meaning
Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.
Example
He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.
Usó un plan astuto para ganar el control de la empresa.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

posponer
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
La reunión fue pospuesta hasta la próxima semana.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

formato digital
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Un árbol genealógico en formato digital se puede compartir en línea.
B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

persona famosa
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
La celebridad estaba rodeada por sus fans en el aeropuerto.
B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

publicar
Meaning
to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available
Example
The author will publish her new novel next month.
El autor publicará su nueva novela el próximo mes.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

cohortes
Meaning
Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.
Example
Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.
Los investigadores compararon los resultados de salud de diferentes cohortes.
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

bloc
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
Él escribió su número de teléfono en una hoja amarilla.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

privilegiado
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
Ella proviene de un entorno privilegiado con muchas oportunidades.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

sinfónico
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
El concierto presentó una obra maestra sinfónica.
B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

técnico
Meaning
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
Example
The technician repaired the computer within an hour.
El técnico reparó la computadora en una hora.
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

levitar
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
El mago hizo levitar la mesa durante el espectáculo.
A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

adivinar
Meaning
to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate
Example
Can you guess the answer?
¿Puedes adivinar la respuesta?
A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

Navidad
Meaning
an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25
Example
Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.
Las familias se reúnen para celebrar la Navidad con alegría y amor.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

poema
Meaning
a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter
Example
She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.
Ella escribió un hermoso poema para su madre.
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwiːz/

obsequies

ritos fúnebres
Meaning
Funeral rites or ceremonies.
Example
The obsequies for the late leader drew thousands of mourners.
Los ritos fúnebres para el líder fallecido atrajeron a miles de dolientes.
B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

fenómeno
Meaning
an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
Example
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.
Las Luces del Norte son un fenómeno natural.
C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

lucha a caballo
Meaning
to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
Example
The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.
Los caballeros se prepararon para luchar a caballo frente a la multitud animada.
A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

tema
Meaning
a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing
Example
The topic of the meeting was company expansion.
El tema de la reunión fue la expansión de la empresa.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

amanecer
Meaning
the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
Example
We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.
Vimos el hermoso amanecer desde la cima de la montaña.
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

solitario; aislado; solo
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
Él vivió una vida solitaria en las montañas.
C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

amable y agradable; de buen carácter; bondadoso
Meaning
friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind
Example
My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.
Mi vecino es muy amable y siempre saluda a todos calurosamente.
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

vaporizador
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
Ella usó un vaporizador para aliviar su tos.
B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

renovar
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
Ellos decidieron renovar la casa vieja antes de mudarse.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

irónico
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Su tono irónico hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

ejercicios de mano
Meaning
Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.
Example
Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.
Los ejercicios regulares de mano son esenciales para la recuperación muscular.
B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

director
Meaning
a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film
Example
The director gave final approval for the new movie script.
El director dio la aprobación final para el guion de la nueva película.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

intestate

muerto sin testamento
Meaning
Having died without leaving a valid will.
Example
She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law.
Ella murió sin testamento, por lo que sus bienes fueron distribuidos por la ley.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

fácilmente engañado
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
Ella era tan crédula que creía cada rumor.
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

boticario
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
El boticario del pueblo proporcionó remedios para muchas enfermedades comunes.
B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

técnico; especializado;
Meaning
relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training
Example
The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.
El manual contiene instrucciones técnicas para operar la máquina.
B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

necesariamente; de manera inevitable;
Meaning
as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence
Example
Rich people are not necessarily happy.
Las personas ricas no son necesariamente felices.
C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

cordialidad; amabilidad
Meaning
sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior
Example
The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.
La cordialidad del anfitrión hizo que todos los invitados se sintieran bienvenidos y cómodos.
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

apofasis
Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
El político usó la apofasis al decir: 'Ni siquiera mencionaré los escándalos de mi oponente'.
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.
C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

precipitación
Meaning
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Example
Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.
Los niveles anuales de precipitación están disminuyendo.
C2 noun /ˈveɪɡəri/

vagary

cambio inesperado
Meaning
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.
Example
The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.
Los caprichos del clima hicieron que la planificación fuera difícil.
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

inflación
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
La inflación erosiona el poder adquisitivo de los consumidores.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

expirar
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
Mi pasaporte expirará el próximo mes.
C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

henna
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
Las manos de la novia estaban bellamente decoradas con intrincados patrones de henna para su ceremonia de boda.
B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

operación
Meaning
an act or process of functioning or operating
Example
The hospital performed a successful operation.
El hospital realizó una operación exitosa.
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

beatificar
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
El papa decidió beatificar al mártir por su fe y sacrificio.
B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

principalmente
Meaning
for the most part; mainly
Example
She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.
Ella es principalmente responsable de gestionar las finanzas.
B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

ayuda
Meaning
help or support, typically of a practical nature
Example
The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.
Los voluntarios proporcionaron ayuda a las víctimas de la inundación.
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
Las instrucciones complejas confundieron a los nuevos empleados.
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

pensión
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
Después de la jubilación, recibe una pensión mensual de la empresa.
C1 noun /vɪˈvæsɪti/

vivacity

vivacidad
Meaning
The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.
Example
The child’s vivacity brightened the entire room.
La vivacidad del niño iluminó toda la habitación.
C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

presumir
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
A ella le gusta presumir sus nuevas joyas en las fiestas.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

dependiendo
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
El éxito del plan depende del esfuerzo del equipo.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

tetera eléctrica
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
La tetera eléctrica se apaga automáticamente cuando el agua comienza a hervir.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

vida silvestre
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
El parque es hogar de una gran variedad de vida silvestre.
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

baluarte, fortaleza
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
El castillo se erguía como un baluarte contra los ataques enemigos.
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

suficiencia
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
La suficiencia del suministro de alimentos es crítica para la supervivencia.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominioso
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
El equipo sufrió una ignominiosa derrota en la final.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

digno de reproche
Meaning
Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.
Example
His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.
Sus acciones imprudentes lo hicieron digno de reproche a los ojos de sus colegas.
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

láser
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
El doctor usó un láser para realizar una cirugía ocular.
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

accidental
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
Su éxito se debió en parte a circunstancias accidentales.
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

conflicto, lucha
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
La región ha sido desgarrada por el conflicto político.
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

salado
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
El agua salada del océano la hizo tener sed.
B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

aspirar
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
Muchos estudiantes aspiran a estudiar en el extranjero.
C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

brotar
Meaning
to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically
Example
Tears began to gush from her eyes.
Las lágrimas empezaron a brotar de sus ojos.
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

para
Meaning
used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
Example
This gift is for you.
Este regalo es para ti.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

conquistar
Meaning
to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome
Example
The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.
El ejército logró conquistar el territorio enemigo.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

no remunerado; sin pago
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
Trabajó como una pasante no remunerada durante seis meses.
C1 noun /ˈfæs.ɪt/

facet

faceta, aspecto, parte
Meaning
One of the many aspects or features of something; a particular part or element of something.
Example
Every facet of the project was carefully analyzed.
Cada faceta del proyecto fue cuidadosamente analizada.
C1 noun /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

congregation

congregación
Meaning
a group of people assembled for religious worship or a common purpose
Example
The congregation gathered to hear the sermon.
La congregación se reunió para escuchar el sermón.