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B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

felicidad
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

nomenclatura
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
La nomenclatura química puede ser difícil para los principiantes de entender.
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

superstición
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
Romper un espejo trae siete años de mala suerte, es una superstición común.
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

afiliación
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
Su afiliación con la empresa duró una década.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

interminable
Meaning
Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.
Example
The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.
La reunión parecía interminable y agotadora.
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

cinético
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
La energía cinética aumenta a medida que el objeto se mueve más rápido.
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

Pérdida súbita de conciencia o control debido a un derrame cerebral o rabia extrema
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
El anciano casi sufrió apoplejía cuando escuchó la noticia impactante.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

inexplicable
Meaning
Impossible to explain or understand.
Example
The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.
La repentina desaparición del archivo fue inexplicable.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

innumerable; incontable; infinito
Meaning
too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number
Example
There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.
Hay innumerables estrellas en el cielo nocturno que no podemos ver con nuestros ojos desnudos.
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

rosa canina
Meaning
A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows
Example
The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.
El arbusto de rosa canina creció salvajemente a lo largo del sendero del campo.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Informal

informal; relajado; casual
Meaning
relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual
Example
The meeting was informal and relaxed.
La reunión fue informal y relajada.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

subserviente
Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
Ella era demasiado sumisa para desafiar su decisión.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

inessential

inesencial
Meaning
not necessary or important; not essential
Example
The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.
El informe elimina los detalles inesenciales para mantenerse enfocado.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

único
Meaning
only one; not one of several
Example
She bought a single ticket for the concert.
Ella compró un boleto sencillo para el concierto.
B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

bandada
Meaning
a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd
Example
Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.
Los turistas se aglomeraron en la playa durante el verano.
A2 noun /pæθ/

path

camino
Meaning
a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading
Example
She walked along the narrow path through the forest.
Ella caminó por el estrecho camino a través del bosque.
C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

un pequeño racimo o trozo
Meaning
A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.
Example
A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.
Una wisp de humo subió por la chimenea.
B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

recursos vitales
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
El agua es uno de los recursos vitales de Bangladesh.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagaration

error ortográfico (de 'conflagration')
Meaning
This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.
Example
The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'.
El término 'conflagaration' se usa a menudo incorrectamente en lugar de 'conflagration'.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

adecuado
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
El criminal recibió un castigo adecuado por sus crímenes.
C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

sacristía
Meaning
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept
Example
The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.
El sacerdote entró en la sacristía antes de que comenzara la misa.
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

multar / defraudar
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
El funcionario corrupto fue multado por su mala conducta.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

de manera descontrolada
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
El toro corrió de manera descontrolada por el pueblo.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

trato; transacciones; manejo de situaciones
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
Su trato justo con los clientes le valió una excelente reputación.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

estudiado
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Su respuesta fue calmada y estudiada, no impulsiva.
C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

doblar
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
La película fue doblada a varios idiomas para su lanzamiento internacional.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

vizconde
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
El vizconde heredó la finca de su padre.
C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

infrecuencia
Meaning
The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.
Example
The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.
La infrecuencia de sus reuniones hacía difícil mantener vínculos cercanos.
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

discordia
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
La discordia entre las personas perturba la estabilidad social.
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

confiable
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
Ella es una colega confiable que siempre cumple los plazos.
A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

chocolat
Meaning
a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa
Example
The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.
El sofá marrón chocolate se ve elegante en la sala de estar.
C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

profundidad o visión profunda
Meaning
Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.
Example
The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.
La profundidad de sus palabras dejó un impacto duradero.
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

ritmo circadiano
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
La exposición a la luz natural regula el ritmo circadiano.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

decoración; adorno; premio;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
La decoración navideña transformó la habitación común en un maravilloso país de las maravillas festivas.
C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

enigmático
Meaning
mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand
Example
He gave me an enigmatic smile.
Él me dio una sonrisa enigmática.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

continencia
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
Él practicó la continencia para mantener el enfoque en sus estudios.
C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

a partir de ahora / más allá
Meaning
from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
Example
Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.
A partir de ahora, todos los informes deben enviarse electrónicamente.
C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

dispensa
Meaning
An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.
Example
The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.
La escuela le concedió una dispensa especial para ausentarse del examen debido a una enfermedad.
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

degradar
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
La corrupción puede degradar los valores de una sociedad.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈɜːrli/

early

temprano
Meaning
before the usual or expected time
Example
She arrived early to the meeting.
Ella llegó temprano a la reunión.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

expectorar
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
El paciente comenzó a expectorar mucosidad espesa.
C2 noun /taɪð/

tithe

décima parte
Meaning
A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.
Example
He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church.
Él dio una décima parte de sus ganancias a la iglesia.
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

habilidad, oficio, artesanía
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
Ella ha dominado el oficio de la alfarería.
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

obediencia
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
Los niños deben mostrar obediencia a sus padres.
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

ansiosamente
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
Ella esperaba ansiosamente los resultados del examen.
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

alcanzar
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
Ella trabajó duro para alcanzar sus metas.
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

básicamente
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
Básicamente, el proyecto fue un éxito a pesar de algunos problemas pequeños.
C1 /ˈɡrævəl/

gravel

grava
Meaning
Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.
Example
The driveway was covered with gravel.
La entrada estaba cubierta de grava.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

unidad de peso para piedras preciosas
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
Ella recibió un anillo de diamantes de dos quilates para su compromiso.
B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

salón
Meaning
A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.
Example
They lounged on the sofa after dinner.
Ellos se recostaron en el sofá después de la cena.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

elegante y bien vestido
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.
Example
He looked very dapper in his new suit.
Él se veía muy elegante con su nuevo traje.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

relacionado con la mediación
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
Sus habilidades mediadoras ayudaron a resolver el conflicto.
C1 noun /ɪˈnæməl/

enamel

esmalte
Meaning
a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth
Example
The dentist explained that enamel protects the teeth from decay.
El dentista explicó que el esmalte protege los dientes de la caries.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

estrado
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
El director se paró en el estrado para dirigirse a toda la asamblea escolar.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

sencillo
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Ella llevaba un vestido blanco sencillo a la ceremonia.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

acuerdo o armonía
Meaning
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Example
The leaders worked towards international concord.
Los líderes trabajaron por la concordia internacional.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

normal; típico; conforme a un estándar; saludable
Meaning
usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy
Example
It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.
Es normal sentirse nervioso antes de un examen importante.
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

virilidad
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
Su virilidad fue admirada por sus compañeros.
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.
A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

mentir, acostarse
Meaning
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
Example
The book lies on the table.
El libro está sobre la mesa.
C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

expiar
Meaning
to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation
Example
He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.
Él intentó expiar sus errores ayudando a los demás.
B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

finalmente; eventualmente
Meaning
in the end; finally; at last
Example
After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.
Después de años de trabajo duro, finalmente se convirtió en doctora.
A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

suéter
Meaning
a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example
She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
Ella llevó un suéter rojo para mantenerse abrigada en el clima frío.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

refractario
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
El niño refractario se negó a seguir las instrucciones del maestro.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

la capa superior de un bosque formada por las copas de los árboles; cobertura superior
Meaning
The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.
Example
The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.
El dosel del bosque tropical proporciona refugio a muchas aves e insectos.
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

distante
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
Él permaneció distante durante toda la discusión.
C1 noun /ˈwʊd.ən ˈsæn.dəl/

Wooden sandal

sandalia de madera
Meaning
a type of footwear made of wood, typically worn as traditional shoes
Example
She wore wooden sandals to the traditional ceremony.
Ella llevaba sandalias de madera en la ceremonia tradicional.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

congreso
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
El congreso internacional sobre el cambio climático se llevará a cabo el próximo año.
C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

hipocresía; falsedad; engaño;
Meaning
the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity
Example
His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.
su hipocresía fue expuesta cuando criticó a otros por los mismos errores que él había cometido.
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

butte
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
Los viajeros pudieron ver un butte alto elevándose en el desierto.
C2 noun /ˈreɪmənt/

raiment

atuendo
Meaning
clothing, especially fine or formal wear
Example
The king wore royal raiment during the ceremony.
El rey usó atuendo real durante la ceremonia.
B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

grabación
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
La grabación de la entrevista fue clara y fuerte.
A1 adverb /ˈver.i/

Very

muy; extremadamente; altamente
Meaning
to a high degree; extremely; greatly
Example
She is very intelligent and works very hard.
Ella es muy inteligente y trabaja muy duro.
B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

delta
Meaning
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
Example
The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.
El delta del Nilo es una de las regiones más fértiles de Egipto.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

falsear
Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
El abogado acusó al testigo de intentar tergiversar los hechos.
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

opresión; abuso; tiranía;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
La gente luchó contra la opresión política.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

exigente; muy selectivo; particular sobre lo que le gusta o acepta
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
Es muy exigente con los restaurantes donde come.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

débil, flojo
Meaning
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
Example
After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.
Después de la enfermedad, se sintió demasiado débil para levantarse.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

impulsivo
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
Su decisión impulsiva condujo a consecuencias inesperadas.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

configuración
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
La empresa presentó un nuevo set-up para la disposición de la oficina.
A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

calmo
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.
El ambiente tranquilo apoya la sanación.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

sorprendido; asombrado;
Meaning
surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled
Example
I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.
Me sorprendería si supiera lo que ocurrió aquí.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

negligente
Meaning
failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention
Example
The negligent driver caused a serious accident.
El conductor negligente causó un accidente grave.
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.
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

línea
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
La gente esperó en una larga línea fuera del teatro.
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

oscurecer; anochecer
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
Caminaban por la playa durante el atardecer, viendo la puesta del sol.
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 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

antífona
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
La arquitectura de la catedral fue diseñada para mejorar el efecto de la antífona.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

dental
Meaning
relating to teeth or dentistry
Example
She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
Ella va a una revisión dental cada seis meses.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

interjección
Meaning
a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone
Example
Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.
Palabras como 'wow' y 'ouch' son interjecciones comunes en inglés.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

comercio
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
Ella hizo una fortuna a través del comercio en línea.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocrasy

teocracia
Meaning
Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.
Example
Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.
La teocracia a menudo fusiona la autoridad religiosa con el poder político.
C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

analgesia
Meaning
The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Example
The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.
El doctor indujo la analgesia antes de realizar el procedimiento.
A2 noun/verb /meɪl/

mail

correo / carta
Meaning
Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.
Example
I received an important letter in the mail.
Recibí una carta importante por correo.
A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

felicidad
Meaning
The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.
Example
Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.
La felicidad está en disfrutar de las pequeñas cosas de la vida.
C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

seudónimo
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name
Example
Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain era el seudónimo de Samuel Clemens.
B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

cualificación; habilidad
Meaning
official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement
Example
She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.
Ella tiene las cualificaciones adecuadas para este trabajo de ingeniería.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

expansivo
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
Disfrutaron de la vista expansiva desde la cima de la colina.
C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

vaporizar
Meaning
to turn into vapor or gas
Example
The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.
El calor del sol puede vaporizar el agua de la superficie.
C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

burlarse
Meaning
Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.
Example
They were chaffing each other during lunch.
Ellos se estaban burlando el uno al otro durante el almuerzo.
C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

abundante / generoso
Meaning
Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.
Example
The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.
El agricultor estaba agradecido por la abundante cosecha.
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.
A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

corto; breve
Meaning
having a small length, height, or duration; not long
Example
The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.
La reunión fue muy corta, duró solo diez minutos.
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

preservación de la biodiversidad
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
La preservación de la biodiversidad es crítica para el equilibrio ecológico.
C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

carne de venado
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
El restaurante sirve deliciosos filetes de venado.
B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

traición; deslealtad
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
Su traición a su amistad le dolió profundamente.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

creencia, aceptación
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
El testigo dio credibilidad a la coartada del acusado.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

medio
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
La televisión es un medio poderoso para difundir información.
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

aludir
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
El profesor aludió a Shakespeare durante la conferencia.
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

tonto
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
Se sintió como un tonto después de cometer un error tan simple.
C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

sacrosonante
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
La libertad de expresión se considera sacrosanta en las sociedades democráticas.
C2 noun /θroʊz/

throes

dolor intenso
Meaning
intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something
Example
The country was in the throes of a political crisis.
El país estaba en el dolor intenso de una crisis política.
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

florecer
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
Las rosas florecen bellamente cada primavera.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

sumamente dañino
Meaning
Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
Example
The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.
La enfermedad virulenta se extendió rápidamente por la región.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

provocar
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
El discurso provocó esperanza entre la gente.
C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

lamentoso
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
Example
He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.
Él dio una sonrisa lamentosa después de perder el partido.
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

sermón religioso; lección moralizada tediosa
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
El sacerdote dio un sermón inspirador sobre la compasión y el perdón durante el servicio del domingo.
B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

voluntario
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
Muchos voluntarios ayudaron a distribuir comida a los personas sin hogar.
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries es una empresa líder en semiconductores.