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C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

destreza
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
Su destreza al tocar el piano asombró al público.
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

estado de pupilo
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
Durante su pupilaje, estudió derecho bajo un barrister senior.
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

alto y delgado
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
El adolescente alto y delgado se alzaba sobre sus compañeros de clase.
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 /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

lascivo
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
La revista fue criticada por su contenido lascivo.
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

resonar
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
El salón resonó con aplausos.
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

civil
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
El área fue evacuada para proteger a los civiles.
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administrativo
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
Las reformas administrativas mejoran la eficiencia.
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

plenipotenciario
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
El embajador era un plenipotenciario enviado para negociar el tratado.
C2 noun /ˌkəʊ.əˈles.əns/

coalescence

coalescencia, unión
Meaning
The process of coming together to form one mass or whole.
Example
The coalescence of different cultures creates diversity.
La coalescencia de diferentes culturas crea diversidad.
C1 adjective /ˈvendʒ.fəl/

Vengeful

vengativo
Meaning
seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive
Example
She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust.
Ella se sintió vengativa después de que su amiga traicionó su confianza.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

psicólogo
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
El psicólogo lo ayudó a lidiar con su ansiedad.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

desafortunado; lamentable
Meaning
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky
Example
It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
Fue desafortunado que la reunión se cancelara en el último minuto.
B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

peligrosamente
Meaning
in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily
Example
He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.
Él estaba conduciendo peligrosamente rápido en la autopista.
B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

espacioso; amplio
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
La casa tiene una sala espaciosa con techos altos.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

concordato
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
El concordato estableció los derechos de la iglesia dentro del país.
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

cesionario
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
El cesionario debe firmar el contrato antes de tomar posesión.
C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

causar daño
Meaning
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
Example
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.
La tormenta causó grandes daños en los pueblos costeros.
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

carne de res
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
El restaurante sirve el mejor bistec de carne de res en la ciudad.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

imparcial
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
El informe dio una vista imparcial de la situación.
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

presionar o aplastar algo con tanta fuerza que se dañe o destruya
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
Él accidentalmente aplastó el vaso de papel con su mano.
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.
C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

fútil
Meaning
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Example
His attempts to change the situation were futile.
Sus intentos de cambiar la situación fueron inútiles.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

capítulo
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
Acabo de terminar el primer capítulo de la novela.
B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

promoción; ascenso
Meaning
the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales
Example
She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.
Ella recibió una promoción a gerente después de cinco años de trabajo duro.
B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

descendiente
Meaning
a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation
Example
She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.
Ella descubrió que era descendiente de la realeza europea a través de la investigación genealógica.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

desigual; injusto;
Meaning
not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just
Example
The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.
La distribución de la riqueza es desigual en muchos países.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

potentado
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
La antigua tierra era gobernada por un poderoso potentado.
A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

página
Meaning
one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document
Example
Turn to the next page for more information.
Vaya a la siguiente página para más información.
B2 noun /ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

moderator

moderador
Meaning
A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.
Example
The moderator asked each panelist to share their views.
El moderador pidió a cada panelista que compartiera sus opiniones.
C1 noun /ˈɒn.slɔːt/

onslaught

asalto
Meaning
A fierce or destructive attack.
Example
The village faced an onslaught of enemy forces.
El pueblo enfrentó un asalto de las fuerzas enemigas.
B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

aprobar
Meaning
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
Example
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
La comisión aprobará la nueva política mañana.
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

persecución, búsqueda
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
Dedicó su vida a la búsqueda de la felicidad.
B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

resentimiento
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
El resentimiento creció entre los estudiantes.
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.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

subyacente
Meaning
lying immediately beneath; underlying
Example
The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.
La encuesta geológica reveló capas subyacentes de roca.
B1 noun, verb /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

graduate

graduado
Meaning
As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.
Example
She will graduate from university next year.
Ella se graduará de la universidad el próximo año.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

miseria
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
Vivían en la miseria sin instalaciones básicas.
A1 verb /biː/

be

ser
Meaning
To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.
Example
She wants to be a doctor.
Ella quiere ser doctora.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

imagen religiosa o símbolo
Meaning
A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Example
The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.
La iglesia mostró un ícono bellamente pintado de la Virgen María.
C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

destreza
Meaning
Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.
Example
His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.
Su destreza en las negociaciones aseguró el trato.
C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

reticulado
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
La hoja tenía un patrón reticulado de venas.
B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

reorganizar
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
El gerente decidió reorganizar la estructura del equipo.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

defendible / justificable
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
Su decisión era legalmente defendible.
A2 adjective /ˈspænɪʃ/

spanish

español
Meaning
relating to Spain or the Spanish language
Example
She is fluent in Spanish and French.
Ella es fluida en español y francés.
B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

acné
Meaning
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
Example
Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.
La limpieza regular y una dieta equilibrada pueden ayudar a reducir el acné.
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

espuma
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
Las olas chocaron contra las rocas, dejando espuma en el aire.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

pelea, desgastarse
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
Trató de mantenerse calmado, pero sus nervios empezaron a desgastarse durante la discusión.
B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

asignar
Meaning
to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
Example
The manager allocated funds for the new project.
El gerente asignó fondos para el nuevo proyecto.
A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

televisión
Meaning
an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts
Example
My family watches television together every evening.
Mi familia ve la televisión junta todas las noches.
C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

picazón
Meaning
The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.
Example
Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.
La picazón en los ojos a menudo conduce a frotarse.
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

tratado
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
El tratado de paz fue firmado después de años de negociaciones.
B2 adjective /ˈflɔːrəl/

floral

floral
Meaning
Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.
Example
She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party.
Ella llevó un hermoso vestido floral a la fiesta.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

imprecate
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
La vieja mujer imprecó a sus enemigos con palabras oscuras.
A1 numeral /θriː/

three

tres
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of two and one
Example
She has three dogs at home.
Ella tiene tres perros en casa.
A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

ninguno
Meaning
not any; no one; not one
Example
None of the students passed the exam.
Ningún estudiante aprobó el examen.
B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

homenaje
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
Rindieron homenaje a los valientes luchadores por la libertad.
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

aprobación / elogio
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
El plan ganó la aprobación de los miembros del consejo.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

moldura decorativa
Meaning
A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
Example
The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.
El moldaje de madera le dio a la habitación un aspecto clásico.
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

ascensión
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
Su rápida ascensión en la empresa sorprendió a todos.
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

multifacético
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
El enfoque multifacético del problema resultó en soluciones innovadoras.
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

ballet
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
Ella ha entrenado durante años en ballet clásico.
A2 noun /kənˈtrəʊl/

control

control
Meaning
The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
Example
Proper control measures are necessary.
Se requieren medidas de control adecuadas.
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

especialidad
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Su especialidad es la medicina pediátrica.
A2 verb /bɪld/

build

construir
Meaning
to make something by putting materials together; to construct
Example
They will build a new school in our neighborhood.
Ellos construirán una nueva escuela en nuestro vecindario.
B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

utilización
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
El aumento de la utilización del plástico requiere una mejor gestión de los residuos.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

semi-civilizado
Meaning
Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.
Example
The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.
La tribu fue descrita como semi-civilizada por los primeros exploradores.
B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

reconstruir
Meaning
to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.
Los aldeanos trabajaron juntos para reconstruir el puente después de la inundación.
B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

envoltura
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
Ella se puso una envoltura caliente antes de salir.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

isotérmico
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
El experimento se realizó bajo condiciones isotérmicas.
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

continuo
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
La fábrica opera con un horario continuo de 24 horas.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

axila
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
Se aplicó desodorante en su axila.
B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

fascinar
Meaning
to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate
Example
The magician's performance fascinated the audience.
La actuación del mago fascinó al público.
C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

utopía
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
Muchos filósofos soñaron con crear una utopía para la humanidad.
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

gran red
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
Los pescadores echaron su gran red en el río.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

indivisible
Meaning
Not able to be divided or separated.
Example
The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.
La unidad del país era indivisible a pesar de las diferencias.
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

desvergüenza
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
La desvergüenza del estudiante sorprendió a toda la clase.
C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

regulatorio
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
El gobierno aplica políticas regulatorias para la estabilidad financiera.
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

papa o un obispo de alto rango
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
El papa dirigió la nación en un discurso televisado.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

rey pequeño
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
El rey pequeño demandó respeto de su gente a pesar de su pequeño reino.
B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

empático
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
Ella fue empática hacia las luchas de su amiga.
C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

negar, invalidar
Meaning
To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.
Example
The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.
Las nuevas pruebas invalidarán las afirmaciones hechas anteriormente.
C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

autoritario
Meaning
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Example
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
La crianza autoritaria a menudo limita la independencia de un niño.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

máximo
Meaning
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
Example
She scored the maximum marks in the exam.
Ella sacó la máxima puntuación en el examen.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

compulsive

compulsivo
Meaning
Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.
Example
He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets.
Él es un jugador compulsivo que no puede dejar de apostar.
C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

restos
Meaning
A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.
Example
The remnants of the wall are still visible.
Los restos de la pared aún son visibles.
C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

ambigüedad, vaguedad
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
La ambigüedad de la declaración causó confusión en el equipo.
C2 verb /ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪt/

fumigate

fumigar
Meaning
to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes
Example
They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects.
Ellos fumigaron el almacén para matar los insectos.
B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

universal
Meaning
applicable to all cases; existing everywhere
Example
Music is a universal language that everyone understands.
La música es un lenguaje universal que todos entienden.
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

reproducir, procrear
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
Muchos animales se reproducen rápidamente en condiciones favorables.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

provocador de pensamientos
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
La película fue profundamente provocadora de pensamientos y dejó una impresión duradera.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

turbio
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
El agua del río se volvió turbia después de las fuertes lluvias.
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.
C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

anglosajón
Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
El periodo anglosajón influyó enormemente en la cultura y la lengua inglesa.
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

corona pequeña
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
Ella llevaba una delicada corona pequeña en su cabeza para la ceremonia.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

estrellado; brillante;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Disfrutamos del cielo estrellado mientras acampábamos en las montañas.
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

superar con astucia
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
El zorro logró engañar a los cazadores.
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

capturar
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
Los soldados lograron capturar la base enemiga.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

luto
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
La familia está de luto por su abuela.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

asesino
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
El asesino fue capturado por la policía en pocas horas.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

determinación
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Su determinación para tener éxito era inquebrantable.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

perspectiva, pronóstico
Meaning
a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect
Example
The economic outlook for the year is positive.
El pronóstico económico para el año es positivo.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

a rayas
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
Tuvo una carrera a rayas con grandes éxitos y fracasos.
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

impacto adverso
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
Mucho tiempo frente a la pantalla tiene un impacto adverso en los músculos de las manos.
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

un tercio
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
Un tercio de la clase estaba ausente hoy.
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

nivel, rango, jerarquía
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
Él ascendió al nivel más alto del mundo corporativo.
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.
B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

efectos adversos
Meaning
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
Example
Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.
El uso del plástico tiene efectos adversos sobre el medio ambiente.
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

maduro; maduro para comer
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
Los plátanos están maduros y listos para comer.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɒɡəl/

joggle

sacudir ligeramente
Meaning
to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks
Example
He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell.
Él movió la mesa y el jarrón casi se cayó.
B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

abrumador
Meaning
Very intense; overpowering.
Example
Large tasks can feel overwhelming.
Las grandes tareas pueden sentirse abrumadoras.
C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

quórum
Meaning
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.
Example
The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.
La reunión de la junta fue pospuesta porque no había quórum.
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

metamorfosear
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
La oruga se metamorfoseó en una mariposa.
C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

culpabilidad
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
El jurado consideró su nivel de culpabilidad en el crimen.
C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

apoyar
Meaning
To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
Example
She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.
Ella apoyó la filosofía de la no violencia a lo largo de su carrera.
C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

activo; en efecto; funcionando; operativo;
Meaning
Functioning; in effect; working; active;
Example
The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.
Los nuevos protocolos de seguridad se volvieron operativos inmediatamente después del accidente.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

verdadero
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
La casa era un verdadero palacio comparado con la nuestra.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

lastimoso
Meaning
deserving sympathy or compassion
Example
The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.
El perro callejero parecía lastimoso bajo la lluvia.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

disputatious

disputador
Meaning
fond of or given to argument and debate
Example
His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations.
Su naturaleza disputadora a menudo llevaba a conversaciones acaloradas.
C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

muy caliente y seco; lleno de emociones o pasiones intensas
Meaning
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
Example
The desert heat was torrid during the day.
El calor del desierto era torrido durante el día.
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

grano
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
El agricultor almacenó grandes cantidades de grano en el granero después de la cosecha.