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C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

desacralizar
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
Los vándalos desacralizaron las paredes del antiguo templo con grafiti.
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/

foreordain

predestinar
Meaning
to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine
Example
Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate.
Algunos creen que nuestras vidas están predestinadas por el destino.
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.
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

afiliar
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
La escuela está afiliada a la universidad local.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

melancólico; nostálgico
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
Ella dio una sonrisa melancólica cuando recordaba sus días de infancia.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

ronco; robusto
Meaning
deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
Example
He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.
Él habló con una voz ronca después de haber gritado todo el día.
B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

desafortunadamente
Meaning
used to express regret or disappointment about something
Example
Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.
Desafortunadamente, el tiempo estuvo mal para nuestro picnic.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

preámbulo
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
El preámbulo de la constitución describe sus principios fundamentales.
C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

hermosura
Meaning
physical beauty
Example
The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.
La actriz fue admirada por su hermosura y su talento.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

nostalgia; tristeza por estar lejos de casa
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
Después de tres meses estudiando en el extranjero, María se sentía cada vez más nostálgica de su familia.
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

plancha de ropa
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
Necesito usar la plancha de ropa para hacer que mi camisa luzca ordenada para la reunión.
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

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

cryptographic

criptográfico
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
Los bancos usan tecnología criptográfica para proteger las transacciones.
A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

ley
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.
Todos deben obedecer la ley.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

aproximadamente
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
Las reparaciones costarán quinientos dólares o alrededor de eso.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

punto de inflexión, línea divisoria
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
El movimiento de independencia fue un punto de inflexión en la historia de la nación.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

cambiable; inestable
Meaning
able to be changed; likely to change frequently
Example
The weather is very changeable in spring.
El clima es muy cambiante en primavera.
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

pantalones ajustados
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
Ella compró un nuevo par de leggings negros para el gimnasio.
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

abogado
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
Consultó a un abogado antes de firmar el contrato.
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 /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

anguila de pantano asiática
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
La anguila de pantano asiática puede respirar aire y sobrevivir en aguas fangosas poco profundas.
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

estoicismo
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
Su estoicismo durante la adversidad fue admirable.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

verbalization

verbalización
Meaning
The action of expressing something in words.
Example
The verbalization of his thoughts was clear and direct.
La verbalización de sus pensamientos fue clara y directa.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

sección; porción; segmento
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
La naranja se dividió en ocho segmentos.
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

contratista
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
El contratista completó el proyecto de construcción a tiempo.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

comentario
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
El comentario del profesor sobre la novela fue perspicaz.
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

personal
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
El personal en el hospital es muy servicial.
B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

batalla cara a cara
Meaning
A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.
Example
The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.
Los guerreros lucharon una batalla cara a cara con los enemigos.
C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

ronquido fuerte
Meaning
Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.
Example
The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.
La respiración estertorosa del paciente alarmó a las enfermeras.
C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

luminiscente
Meaning
shining or glowing with light
Example
The lucent stars brightened the night sky.
Las estrellas luminiscentes iluminaron el cielo nocturno.
B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

serie, exposición
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
La tienda mostró una impresionante exposición de vestidos coloridos.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwel/

Unwell

enfermo; indispuesto
Meaning
not in good health; feeling sick or ill
Example
She has been feeling unwell since yesterday.
Ella ha estado sintiéndose mal desde ayer.
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

pez plano
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
Los peces planos como el lenguado y el platija son excelentes para asar a la parrilla.
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

frijol
Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
Plantamos frijoles verdes en nuestro jardín de vegetales esta primavera.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

corriente principal
Meaning
the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion
Example
Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.
Las redes sociales se han convertido en una fuente de noticias corriente principal para muchas personas.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

distorsionar
Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
El espejo distorsionó su reflejo.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

extranjero
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
Como extranjero, le resultó difícil entender sus tradiciones.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

bilioso
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
Se volvió bilioso después de escuchar la crítica injusta.
A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

usuario
Meaning
a person who uses or operates something
Example
He is a frequent user of this app.
Él es un usuario frecuente de esta aplicación.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

felicidad
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

final
Meaning
happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate
Example
The eventual outcome was better than expected.
El resultado final fue mejor de lo esperado.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

discurso, charla
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
El profesor dio un discurso sobre filosofía antigua.
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

estafar
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
El artista del engaño intentó estafar al anciano para quitarle sus ahorros.
C1 verb /kwɛl/

quell

sofocar
Meaning
To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.
Example
The police were called to quell the violent protest.
La policía fue llamada para sofocar la protesta violenta.
A2 adverb /bɪˈjɒnd/

Beyond

más allá; fuera de los límites establecidos;
Meaning
further away than; exceeding; more than
Example
The mountains stretched beyond the horizon.
Las montañas se extendían más allá del horizonte.
C1 verb /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/

generalize

generalizar
Meaning
To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
Example
It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences.
Es incorrecto generalizar basándose en unas pocas experiencias.
B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

lotería
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
Example
He won a car in the national lottery.
Ganó un coche en la lotería nacional.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

botánica
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Ella está estudiando botánica en la universidad.
C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

recolección
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
Su recuerdo de la infancia era vívido.
C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

calumnia
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
Él lanzó una calumnia sobre su carácter.
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

enmendadura
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
El artículo requirió varias enmiendas antes de estar listo para imprimir.
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

enumerar
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
Ella enumeró las razones para su decisión.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

indemnización
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
La compañía de seguros proporcionó indemnización completa por los daños causados por la inundación.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

anticuado / deslucido
Meaning
unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance
Example
She wore a dowdy dress to the party.
Ella usó un vestido anticuado a la fiesta.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

inclinada
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Él está inclinado a ayudar a los necesitados.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

intrépido, valiente, resuelto
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
El soldado intrépido luchó contra todas las adversidades.
C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

presunción exagerada, jactancia
Meaning
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
Example
His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.
Su interminable presunción lo hizo impopular entre sus compañeros.
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

fricción
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
Hubo fricción entre los dos departamentos sobre la asignación de recursos.
A1 adjective /red/

Red

rojo
Meaning
having the color of blood or fire; of the color red
Example
She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido rojo a la fiesta.
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

arrugar
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Él arrugó el papel y lo tiró a la papelera.
B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

carisma
Meaning
Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Example
His charisma helped him become a great leader.
Su carisma lo ayudó a convertirse en un gran líder.
C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

acelerar
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
El gobierno tomó medidas para acelerar el proceso de aprobación.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

exquisito
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
Ella horneó un exquisito pastel de chocolate para la fiesta.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

inalienable
Meaning
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
Example
Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.
La libertad de expresión es un derecho inalienable.
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

resbaladizo
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
Hizo una presentación resbaladiza para impresionar a los inversores.
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

canalla; grosero
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
Todos en la fiesta lo evitaron porque se sabía que era un canalla.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

cohesión
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
El equipo mostró excelente cohesión durante el proyecto.
B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

principio
Meaning
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Example
Honesty is a key principle of leadership.
La honestidad es un principio clave del liderazgo.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

malinterpretar
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Él malinterpretó las instrucciones del profesor e hizo la tarea incorrectamente.
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

luminescencia
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
La luminescencia de las luciérnagas iluminó el bosque.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

obsceno
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
Los chistes obscenos del comediante hicieron reír a la audiencia y sonrojarse.
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

hígado
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
El hígado juega un papel vital en la eliminación de toxinas del cuerpo.
A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

salto
Meaning
an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards
Example
The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.
El atleta hizo un salto perfecto sobre la barra alta.
B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

encogerse de hombros
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
Él se encogió de hombros cuando le preguntaron sobre el archivo perdido.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

abrumar
Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
Ella estaba abrumada de gratitud después de recibir la ayuda.
C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

precedente
Meaning
Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.
Example
The court’s decision has precedential value.
La decisión del tribunal tiene un valor precedencial.
A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

piel
Meaning
the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
Example
Her skin was soft and smooth.
Su piel era suave y lisa.
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

monomanía
Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
Su monomanía por coleccionar sellos preocupaba a su familia.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

overthrow

felicidad
Meaning
To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.
Example
The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

valioso
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
Voluntariarse en el refugio fue una experiencia valiosa.
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

embobado, loco de amor
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
Él estaba completamente embobado con su encanto.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

interposition

intervención
Meaning
The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.
Example
The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.
La intervención del gerente evitó que una discusión acalorada se intensificara.
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

santuario
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
El bosque es un santuario para los animales en peligro de extinción.
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

celeridad
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
El soldado se movió con gran celeridad para entregar el mensaje.
C1 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

venganza
Meaning
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
Example
He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.
Él juró buscar venganza contra aquellos que lo perjudicaron.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

participación, riesgo
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
Él tiene una participación importante en la nueva empresa.
A2 verb /prəˈduːs/

produce

producir
Meaning
to make, create, or manufacture something
Example
The factory produces cars.
La fábrica produce coches.
C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

competir
Meaning
To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Example
Several companies are vying for the contract.
Varias empresas están compitiendo por el contrato.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

procesión; desfile;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
La procesión de bodas caminó lentamente hacia la iglesia.
B1 noun /ˈkiː.wi/

Kiwi

kiwi
Meaning
a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand
Example
I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast.
Me encanta comer kiwi fresco para el desayuno.
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

bravo
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
La audiencia gritó '¡Bravo!' después de la impresionante actuación.
B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

confusión, desconcierto, caos
Meaning
lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind
Example
There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.
Hubo confusión sobre la hora de la reunión, por lo que la mitad del equipo llegó tarde.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

más trasero
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
El coche más trasero en el convoy se rompió primero.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

exemplar

ejemplo
Meaning
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.
Example
She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity.
Ella es un ejemplo de amabilidad y generosidad.
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

perro mestizo
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
El perro callejero era un perro mestizo amigable.
A2 noun /pəˈliːsmən/

policeman

policía
Meaning
a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order
Example
The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.
El policía dirigió el tráfico en la intersección.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

hipertensión
Meaning
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Example
High sodium intake leads to hypertension.
El consumo elevado de sodio lleva a la hipertensión.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

motocicleta
Meaning
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.
Él va al trabajo en motocicleta todas las mañanas.
A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

podía
Meaning
Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.
Example
He could swim when he was a child.
Él podía nadar cuando era niño.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

descarado; sinvergüenza
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
Él dijo la mentira descarada sin dudar.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

desagradable
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
El clima estaba frío y desagradable.
C2 adjective /kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

quotidian

cotidiano, común
Meaning
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
Example
He focused on the quotidian details of family life.
Él se centró en los detalles cotidianos de la vida familiar.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

respaldo
Meaning
A public or official statement of support or approval.
Example
The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.
El respaldo de la celebridad aumentó las ventas del producto.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

furtivo
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
Él echó una mirada furtiva a la puerta antes de salir.
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

saqueador
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
Los saqueadores saquearon el pueblo después de la batalla.
A2 adjective /ˈwʊdən/

wooden

de madera
Meaning
made of wood
Example
The house had beautiful wooden floors.
La casa tenía hermosos pisos de madera.
A2 noun ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt

environment

medio ambiente
Meaning
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Example
Protecting the environment is crucial for future generations.
Proteger el medio ambiente es crucial para las futuras generaciones.
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

proveedor
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
El proveedor de servicios asegura que todos los clientes reciban soporte oportuno.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

amenazante
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
El criminal le dio al testigo una mirada amenazante.
C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

hacer un ruido fuerte
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
Las bocinas del coche sonaron toda la noche.
B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

cita; presupuesto
Meaning
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
Example
The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
El artículo comenzó con una cita famosa de Shakespeare.
B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

penetrar
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
La bala penetró la pared.
C1 verb /ˈɡlædən/

gladden

alegrar
Meaning
to make someone happy or bring joy
Example
The news of her recovery gladdened everyone.
La noticia de su recuperación alegró a todos.
A1 noun /dʒɒb/

Job

empleo; trabajo; puesto
Meaning
a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work
Example
She found a new job at the technology company after graduation.
Encontró un nuevo trabajo en la empresa tecnológica después de la graduación.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

insignificante
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.
El costo era tan insignificante que nadie lo notó.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

institución
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
La universidad decidió instituir nuevas reglas para la biblioteca.
B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

deprimido
Meaning
Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.
Example
She felt depressed after losing her job.
Ella se sintió deprimida después de perder su trabajo.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

penitente
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
El sacerdote dio un sermón penitente sobre el perdón.
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

conjurar
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
El mago conjuró un conejo de su sombrero.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

desarmar
Meaning
To take apart something into its separate pieces.
Example
He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.
Él tuvo que desarmar la computadora para repararla.