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C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

loco
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
El hombre loco gritó tonterías en la calle.
A2 adjective /ˈklɛvər/

clever

astuto, inteligente
Meaning
Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.
Example
She is clever enough to solve the puzzle quickly.
Ella es lo suficientemente astuta para resolver el rompecabezas rápidamente.
C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

afligir / rastra
Meaning
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
Example
The tragic news harrowed the entire family.
La noticia trágica afligió a toda la familia.
C1 adjective /aɪˈdɪlɪk/

idyllic

idílico y hermoso
Meaning
Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
Example
They enjoyed an idyllic vacation by the sea.
Disfrutaron de unas vacaciones idílicas junto al mar.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

alba
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Salieron en su viaje al amanecer.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˌɒpərəˈbɪləti/

interoperability

interoperabilidad
Meaning
The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.
Example
The interoperability of different software systems ensures seamless workflow.
La interoperabilidad de diferentes sistemas de software asegura un flujo de trabajo continuo.
C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

agonizar
Meaning
To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.
Example
She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.
Ella agonizó durante días sobre si había tomado la decisión correcta.
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

grave; urgente; terrible
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
El país está enfrentando una grave crisis económica.
C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

tomar el sol
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
El gato toma el sol en la ventana soleada.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

infernal
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
Los trabajadores se quejaron del ruido infernal proveniente del sitio de construcción.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

arco
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
El arquero tensó su arco y apuntó al objetivo.
B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

facilitar
Meaning
Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.
Example
Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.
La buena infraestructura facilita el crecimiento económico.
B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

eliminar
Meaning
to remove or get rid of something
Example
I need to rid the house of all the clutter.
Necesito deshacerme del desorden en la casa.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

centenario
Meaning
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
Example
The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.
La escuela celebró su centenario con un gran evento.
C1 verb /ˈɪnsjuleɪt/

insulate

aislar
Meaning
To protect something by covering it, especially to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.
Example
The house was insulated to reduce heating costs.
La casa fue aislada para reducir los costos de calefacción.
B1 noun /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Administration

administración; gestión
Meaning
the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization
Example
The university administration announced new policies.
La administración universitaria anunció nuevas políticas.
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

saqueo
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
La guerra estuvo marcada por el saqueo y la destrucción.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

arabilidad
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
La arabilidad de la tierra depende de la calidad del suelo y de la disponibilidad de agua.
C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

cordialmente
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
Estás cordialmente invitado a nuestra ceremonia de boda.
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

adular, halagar
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
El político fue acusado de complacer los temores de los votantes.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

incitar
Meaning
to provoke; to stir up
Example
His speech incited the crowd to violence.
Su discurso incitó a la multitud a la violencia.
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

otorgar
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
El rey otorgó honores a los valientes soldados.
C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

realizar
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
Los clientes pueden realizar sus transacciones bancarias en línea.
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

convertir un activo o servicio en una forma de ganar dinero
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTube permite a los creadores de contenido ganar dinero a través de la monetización.
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

de buena gana; fácilmente; sin dudar
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
Ella aceptó de buena gana ayudar con el proyecto.
B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

de manera eficiente
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
Ella logró completar la tarea de manera eficiente dentro del plazo.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

antiespasmódico
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
El doctor recetó un antiespasmódico para aliviar el dolor.
B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/

Freely

libremente; sin restricciones;
Meaning
without restriction; openly; willingly
Example
She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.
Ella habló libremente sobre sus experiencias durante la entrevista.
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

distrito
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
Ella fue a votar en su distrito local.
A2 noun /reɪs/

race

carrera
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
La carrera fue muy emocionante, con muchos competidores.
B1 preposition /ˈvaɪə/ or /ˈviːə/

via

a través de
Meaning
through, by way of, or using a particular route or means
Example
She sent the documents via email.
Ella envió los documentos a través de correo electrónico.
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

tardío
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
Me envió una tarjeta de cumpleaños tardía.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

minuciosamente
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
El detective examinó la evidencia minuciosamente.
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

falsedad
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
El periodista expuso la falsedad de los funcionarios.
C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

varianza
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
Hay una amplia varianza en los niveles de rendimiento de los estudiantes.
A2 adjective /fəˈmɪl.jər/

Familiar

familiar; conocido; informal y amistoso
Meaning
well-known; easily recognized; having knowledge of; informal and friendly
Example
This song sounds familiar to me.
Esta canción me suena familiar.
C1 noun /ˈɛər.luːm/

heirloom

herencia
Meaning
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Example
The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
El anillo es una herencia familiar que ha sido transmitida por su abuela.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

eficiente en el uso de recursos
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
La agricultura eficiente en el uso de recursos conserva agua y energía.
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

sustento
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
La pesca es el sustento principal de las comunidades costeras.
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

acerbidad
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
La acerbidad de sus comentarios dejó a todos en silencio.
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

cubo
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
Ella puso un cubo de azúcar en su té.
B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

evadir
Meaning
To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.
Intentó evadir la pregunta cambiando de tema.
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

desolado
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
El vecindario desolado fue abandonado por la mayoría de los residentes.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

inquieto
Meaning
unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient
Example
The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.
La multitud se volvió inquieta mientras esperaban a que comenzara el concierto.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

bandido
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
Los viajeros fueron atacados por bandidos en las montañas.
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

una pequeña tortuga de agua dulce
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
El terrapin se arrastró lentamente hacia el estanque.
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

sirviente de cocina
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
En la Edad Media, un scullion era responsable de limpiar las ollas y sartenes.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

hechicería
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
Los aldeanos creían que la enfermedad fue causada por hechicería.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

indefinidamente
Meaning
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project has been postponed indefinitely.
El proyecto ha sido pospuesto indefinidamente.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Unexpected

inesperado; sorprendente
Meaning
not expected or anticipated; surprising
Example
The unexpected news left everyone speechless.
Las noticias inesperadas dejaron a todos sin palabras.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

refrescar
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
Una bebida fría me refresca en los días calurosos.
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
El pescador remó su bote pequeño a través del lago.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

paupérisme
Meaning
The state of being extremely poor.
Example
The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.
El país luchó contra el pauperismo creciente en el siglo XIX.
A1 noun /ˈkʌn.tri/

country

país
Meaning
a nation with its own government and borders
Example
Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture.
Bangladés es un hermoso país con una rica cultura.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

apolítico
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
Ella prefiere mantenerse apolítica y concentrarse en su trabajo.
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

juramento
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
El doctor hizo un juramento de ayudar a los pacientes.
B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

depredador
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
Los leones son depredadores poderosos en la sabana.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

impertinent

impertinente
Meaning
rude and showing a lack of respect
Example
It was impertinent of him to question the manager's decision.
Fue impertinente de su parte cuestionar la decisión del gerente.
C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

quimera
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
La idea de una sociedad perfecta es a menudo una quimera.
B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

garabatear
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
El niño garabateó por toda la pared.
B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

emplear
Meaning
to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively
Example
The company plans to employ more engineers next year.
La empresa planea emplear más ingenieros el próximo año.
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

hiato
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
El show regresó después de un largo hiato.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

desnudo; sin ropa; descubierto; expuesto
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
La verdad desnuda sobre la situación sorprendió a todos.
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

cajero
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
El cajero escaneó todos los artículos y calculó el total de la factura.
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

déficit; escasez
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
El gobierno enfrentó un déficit presupuestario de millones debido al aumento del gasto.
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

endurecer con calor
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
El herrero aniló el acero para mejorar su durabilidad.
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

pasear
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
Ellos paseaban por la ciudad antigua, disfrutando de las vistas.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

influyente; persuasivo
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
Ella es una líder influyente en la comunidad.
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

estudiante de primer año
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
El estudiante de primer año se sintió nervioso en su primer día en la universidad.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

desprestigiado
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
El periodista evitó quedarse en la parte desprestigiada de la ciudad.
C1 noun /rɪˈkluːs/

recluse

recluso
Meaning
A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.
Example
The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.
El anciano vivió como un recluso en las montañas.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

anillo de oro
Meaning
a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger
Example
He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.
Él le dio un hermoso anillo de oro para su aniversario.
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

Ley de Alcalinidad
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
La Ley de Alcalinidad de 1863 fue una de las primeras leyes ambientales.
C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

atrevido
Meaning
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way
Example
His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.
Sus comentarios atrevidos ofendieron a muchas personas en la reunión.
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

sin imaginación, común
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
Sus dibujos eran simples y sin imaginación.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

significado implícito o sugerido
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
La palabra 'hogar' tiene una connotación cálida de comodidad y familia
C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

eufonía
Meaning
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
Example
The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.
El discurso del orador estuvo lleno de eufonía y ritmo.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

indignado
Meaning
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.
Example
She was indignant when accused of cheating.
Ella estaba indignada cuando la acusaron de hacer trampa.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

casi; casi;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
Casi perdí el autobús esta mañana.
C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

colador de té
Meaning
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
Example
I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.
Siempre uso un colador de té cuando sirvo el té en las tazas.
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

portentoso, grave
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
Su tono portentoso hizo que todos se pusieran nerviosos por las noticias.
B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

prevalecer
Meaning
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
Example
Justice will always prevail over injustice.
La justicia siempre prevalecerá sobre la injusticia.
A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

pastel
Meaning
a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry
Example
My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.
Mi abuela hace el mejor pastel de manzana de la ciudad.
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.
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

profético
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
Sus palabras proféticas se hicieron realidad después de muchos años.
C1 verb /priːn/

preen

arreglarse
Meaning
To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.
Example
She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.
Ella se arregló frente al espejo antes de salir para la fiesta.
C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

narcisismo
Meaning
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.
Example
His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.
Su exceso de narcisismo le dificultaba empatizar con los demas.
B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

vivir
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
Ellos viven en una pequeña cabaña junto al lago.
C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

armonía comunal
Meaning
Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.
Example
Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.
Mantener la armonía comunal requiere respeto y comprensión mutuos.
A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

misterioso, enigmático
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Example
The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
El mar profundo sigue siendo uno de los lugares más misteriosos de la Tierra.
C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

afilar, mejorar habilidades
Meaning
To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.
Example
She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.
Ella perfeccionó sus habilidades de presentación antes de la gran reunión.
C1 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

goteo / driblar el balón con pequeños toques
Meaning
to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces
Example
The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.
El bebé derramó leche sobre su camisa.
A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

hace
Meaning
Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.
Example
I met her two years ago.
La conocí hace dos años.
A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

llamar
Meaning
to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name
Example
Please call me when you arrive home.
Por favor, llámame cuando llegues a casa.
C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

devastar
Meaning
to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction
Example
The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.
El huracán devastó las aldeas costeras.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

despreocupado
Meaning
having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Example
He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.
Él llevaba su sombrero en un ángulo despreocupado que le daba una apariencia encantadora.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

ilimitado
Meaning
without any limits or restrictions
Example
The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.
El plan de internet ofrece datos ilimitados durante todo el mes.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

minimizar
Meaning
To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.
Example
He tends to understate his achievements.
Él tiende a restar importancia a sus logros.
A2 verb /pæs/

pass

pasar
Meaning
to move past or beyond something
Example
He passed the test with flying colors.
Aprobó el examen con colores brillantes.
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

ocular
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
El paciente fue referido a un especialista para tratamiento ocular.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

turbulencia
Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
El avión experimentó una turbulencia severa durante el vuelo.
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

valiente
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
El niño valiente rescató al gatito del árbol.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

vendedor ambulante
Meaning
a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place
Example
The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.
El vendedor ambulante caminaba por el pueblo vendiendo frutas frescas.
B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

consultar / otorgar
Meaning
to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something
Example
The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.
El comité se reunirá para decidir sobre la nueva política.
C1 noun /ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

transpiration

transpiración
Meaning
The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.
Example
Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.
La transpiración juega un papel clave en el ciclo del agua y el crecimiento de las plantas.
C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

destreza
Meaning
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
Example
Prowess in sports enhances team strength.
La destreza en los deportes mejora la fuerza del equipo.
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

simetría
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
La simetría del edificio impresionó a los visitantes.
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

desarrollador
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
La primera infancia es una etapa crucial en el desarrollo del aprendizaje.
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

fideicomisario
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
Ella fue nombrada fideicomisaria de la propiedad familiar.
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.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspɛktər/

inspector

inspector
Meaning
An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.
Example
The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.
El inspector revisó cuidadosamente la cocina del restaurante para cumplir con los estándares de higiene.
C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

provincial
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
El bengalí no era solo un idioma provincial.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

efectivo
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
Sus esfuerzos efectivos trajeron paz a la comunidad.
B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

tradicionalmente
Meaning
according to custom or long-established practice
Example
Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.
Bangladesh es tradicionalmente conocido por su hospitalidad.
C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

investigar a fondo
Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
El investigador investigó a fondo los manuscritos antiguos para encontrar pistas.
C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

nutrición
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
La nutrición adecuada es esencial para el desarrollo infantil.
B1 verb /leɪ/

lay

poner
Meaning
to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully
Example
Please lay the book on the table.
Por favor, pon el libro sobre la mesa.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

atributo
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.
Una característica importante de la madera es su flexibilidad.
C2 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

bárbaro
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
Ellos consideraron los rituales de la antigua tribu como paganos.