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C2 noun /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

disjunction

desunión
Meaning
A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.
Example
There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice.
Existe una clara desunión entre la teoría y la práctica.
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

estupidez
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Su estupidez causó muchos problemas al equipo.
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 /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

ambidiestro
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
Ser ambidiestro puede ser beneficioso en los deportes.
C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

real
Meaning
Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.
Example
The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.
La reina entró al salón con una presencia real.
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

prejuicio
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
Su prejuicio a favor de la tradición lo hizo resistir al cambio.
B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

ternura
Meaning
gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged
Example
The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.
La madre mostró gran ternura al cuidar a su hijo enfermo.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

centauro
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
El centauro es una figura conocida en la mitología griega.
A1 noun /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/

example

ejemplo
Meaning
a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided
Example
He is a good example of a hardworking student.
Él es un buen ejemplo de un estudiante trabajador.
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.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

gran incendio destructor
Meaning
A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
Example
The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.
El bosque fue devastado por un enorme incendio que duró varios días.
B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

celular
Meaning
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
Example
Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.
La tecnología celular ha revolucionado la comunicación.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

ordenado; bien organizado; en buen estado
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
Todo estaba en perfecto estado antes de la inspección.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

sellar las grietas de un barco
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
Los trabajadores calafatearon las costuras del viejo bote para evitar filtraciones.
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

recitador
Meaning
a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts
Example
The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.
El recitador presentó el poema con claridad y emoción.
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

idolatrar
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
La prensa comenzó a lionizar al joven científico después de su descubrimiento.
A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

bienvenido
Meaning
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited
Example
You are always welcome in our home.
Siempre eres bienvenido en nuestra casa.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

caldero
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
La bruja removió su poción en un gran caldero.
C2 adjective /ˈfer.əs/

ferrous

rico en hierro
Meaning
containing or consisting of iron
Example
Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction.
Los metales ferrosos se usan comúnmente en la construcción.
C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

estilo declamatorio
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
El estilo declamatorio del político impresionó a algunos, pero irritó a otros.
B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

acumular
Meaning
to gather or collect things gradually over time
Example
She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.
Ella logró acumular una pequeña fortuna a través de inversiones inteligentes.
A2 noun, verb /kɒf/

cough

tos
Meaning
a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough
Example
He has a bad cough and stayed home today.
Tiene una tos fuerte y se quedó en casa hoy.
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

perjurar
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
Fue acusado de intentar perjurar durante el juicio.
C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

aventura
Meaning
an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act
Example
Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.
Su escapada de verano incluyó camping y escalada en la montaña.
B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

despierto; consciente
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
Ella pasó sus horas despiertas estudiando para el examen.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

espantoso
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
La escena del crimen fue espantosa.
B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

territorial
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
Los dos países tuvieron una disputa territorial sobre la isla.
C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

estigma
Meaning
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
Example
There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.
Todavía existe un estigma en torno a los problemas de salud mental en muchas sociedades.
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

consecuencias devastadoras
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
La contaminación del aire tiene consecuencias devastadoras para la salud.
B1 noun /ˈvɪʒ.ən/

vision

visión
Meaning
The faculty or state of being able to see.
Example
Excessive rubbing can damage vision.
Frotarse excesivamente puede dañar la visión.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

Panamericano
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
Los Juegos Panamericanos reúnen a atletas de todo el continente.
C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

disparidad
Meaning
A great difference or inequality.
Example
Disparity between countries must be reduced.
La disparidad entre los países debe ser reducida.
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

comportamental
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
El psicólogo estudió los patrones de comportamiento del niño.
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

rectitud
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
Su rectitud le ganó el respeto en la sociedad.
A2 noun /deθ/

Death

muerte
Meaning
the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions
Example
The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.
La muerte del gran líder fue lamentada por toda la nación.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

exuberancia
Meaning
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.
Su exuberancia hizo que todo el equipo se sintiera motivado.
A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

cruzar
Meaning
to go from one side to another, or to pass through
Example
We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.
Cruzamos el río usando un puente de madera.
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

la unidad más pequeña de una imagen o pantalla digital
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
La imagen está borrosa porque algunos píxeles están faltando.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

picante
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
El chef añadió una salsa picante al plato para realzar su sabor.
A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

escalar
Meaning
to go up using hands and feet; to ascend
Example
We decided to climb the mountain.
Decidimos escalar la montaña.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

Odioso
Meaning
causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive
Example
His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.
Sus comentarios odiosos lastimaron los sentimientos de todos.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

ingrato
Meaning
not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness
Example
She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.
Ella sintió que él era ingrato por toda la ayuda que le había dado.
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

energía verde
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
La energía verde reduce el daño ambiental.
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

patrocinador
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
La biblioteca es apoyada por generosos patrocinadores.
C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

turba
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
El político desestimó a los manifestantes como una simple turba.
C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

renuncia
Meaning
the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life
Example
His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.
Su renuncia a los placeres mundanos impresionó a los monjes.
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

bisel
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
El carpintero biseló los bordes de la mesa.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

capacidad
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
El cable tiene la capacidad de manejar grandes cantidades de tráfico de datos.
C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

niño
Meaning
A young boy or lad.
Example
The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.
El anciano le dio una sonrisa amable al joven niño.
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

director ejecutivo
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
El CEO anunció una nueva estrategia para la empresa.
C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

restricto
Meaning
characterized by reserve or self-control; held back
Example
Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.
Su reacción restringida sorprendió a todos.
C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

requisito; necesario
Meaning
made necessary by particular circumstances; required
Example
Good communication skills are requisite for this job.
Las habilidades de comunicación son requisito para este trabajo.
C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

redundancia innecesaria
Meaning
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
Example
The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.
La frase 'pasará o no pasará' es una tautología.
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

inscribirse
Meaning
To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership
Example
She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.
Ella decidió inscribirse en un curso de idiomas para mejorar sus habilidades.
C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

heterogeneidad
Meaning
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
Example
The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.
La heterogeneidad cultural de la ciudad la hace vibrante y única.
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

sucumbir
Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
Finalmente sucumbió a su enfermedad después de una larga lucha.
B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

republicano
Meaning
a member or supporter of a republican political party or system
Example
The republican candidate won the election.
El candidato republicano ganó las elecciones.
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

desactivar
Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
El negociador ayudó a desactivar la situación tensa.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

descolorar
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
La tela comenzó a descolorarse después de dejarla al sol.
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.
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

pomelo
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
El shádok es la fruta cítrica más grande del mundo.
C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

fallo
Meaning
A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.
Example
The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.
El motor falló debido al sobrecalentamiento.
B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

textura
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
La tela tiene una textura suave y lisa.
B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

madurez
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
Con la edad llega la sabiduría y la madurez emocional.
B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

irresistible
Meaning
too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist
Example
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
El pastel de chocolate era absolutamente irresistible.
A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

atleta
Meaning
a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina
Example
The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.
El atleta entrenó duro para los próximos Juegos Olímpicos.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

asesino; con intención de matar; extremadamente violento; sanguinario
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
La mirada asesina en sus ojos asustó a todos.
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

molesto
Meaning
causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome
Example
The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.
El ruido constante de la calle fue extremadamente molesto.
B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

aulas virtuales
Meaning
An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.
Example
Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.
Las aulas virtuales permiten el aprendizaje remoto para los estudiantes de todo el mundo.
B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

aislado
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
Los avances tecnológicos a menudo dejan a las personas aisladas.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

monólogo
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
El actor entregó un poderoso monólogo en el escenario.
B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

crueldad; trato inhumano; comportamiento que causa dolor
Meaning
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
Example
The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.
El documental expuso la crueldad de la ganadería industrial hacia los animales.
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

harina gruesa
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
Ella usó harina gruesa para hacer pan casero con una textura rústica.
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

recetar
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
El doctor recetó medicamentos para mi resfriado.
B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragedia; desastre
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
El terremoto fue una tragedia que afectó a miles de familias.
B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

arbusto
Meaning
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
Example
A rabbit was hiding under the bush.
Un conejo se escondía bajo el arbusto.
A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

ropa
Meaning
garments worn on the body
Example
She bought new clothes for the party.
Ella compró ropa nueva para la fiesta.
C2 verb /dʒɪr/

jeer

burlarse
Meaning
to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way
Example
The crowd began to jeer at the opposing team.
La multitud comenzó a burlarse del equipo contrario.
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

geriatría
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
Él se especializó en geriatría para cuidar a los ancianos.
B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

alcance
Meaning
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
Example
The project is beyond the scope of our resources.
El proyecto está más allá del alcance de nuestros recursos.
B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

ancho; amplitud
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth
Example
The width of the river is about 50 meters.
El ancho del río es aproximadamente 50 metros.
C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

rememoración
Meaning
a story or memory about past events
Example
He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.
Él compartió una rememoración de sus días de infancia en el pueblo.
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

sugestionable
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
Los niños son altamente sugestionables y pueden creer lo que se les dice.
B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

contaminado
Meaning
Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
Example
Polluted air causes severe health problems.
El aire contaminado causa graves problemas de salud.
B1 noun /æks/

Axe

hacha
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood
Example
The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.
El leñador balanceó su hacha para cortar el árbol.
C1 noun ˈiː.pɒk

epoch

época
Meaning
A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
Example
The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.
La invención de internet marcó una nueva época en la historia humana.
C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

revocación
Meaning
The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.
Example
The court ordered the revocation of his license.
El tribunal ordenó la revocación de su licencia.
B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

vinagre
Meaning
a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving
Example
I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.
Añadí vinagre a la salsa de ensalada para más sabor.
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

sargento-mayor
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
El sargento-mayor inspeccionó a las tropas antes del desfile.
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

conmovedor
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
Su discurso fue tan conmovedor que todos lloraron.
B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

rompecabezas
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
El problema de matemáticas confundirá incluso a los expertos.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

contrapunto
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
Su actitud tranquila fue un contrapunto a su ira.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

pájaro tejedor
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
El pájaro tejedor construye hábilmente su nido intrincado
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

pasivo; (gramática) voz pasiva
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
En lugar de tomar el control, él permaneció pasivo durante la reunión.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

superior; mejor que el promedio
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Este producto es superior a todos los demás en el mercado.
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

obsidiana (roca volcánica oscura y vidriosa)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
El cuchillo estaba hecho de obsidiana afilada.
B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

riego
Meaning
The artificial application of water to land or soil.
Example
Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
Los sistemas de riego mejoran los rendimientos de los cultivos en regiones secas.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.tent/

Content

satisfecho
Meaning
pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text
Example
She felt content with her simple life in the countryside.
Ella estaba contenta con su vida simple en el campo.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

elegir
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
Los ciudadanos eligieron a un nuevo presidente.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

en la medida en que
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
En la medida en que eres su maestro, deberías guiarlos cuidadosamente.
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

administrar
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
La enfermera administrará la vacuna a todos los pacientes.
B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

audición
Meaning
A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.
Example
She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
Ella audicionó para el papel principal en la obra de teatro escolar.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

extraordinario / singular
Meaning
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
Example
She has a singular talent for painting.
Ella tiene un talento extraordinario para la pintura.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

orilla
Meaning
The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks
Example
Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.
Los niños estaban jugando en la orilla, recogiendo conchas.
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

húmedo
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
La habitación se sentía fría y húmeda después de la lluvia.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

bromas obscenas
Meaning
Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.
Example
The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.
Los chistes obscenos del comediante hicieron reír a la audiencia incómodamente.
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

empujar
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
Él empujó la caja hacia la esquina.
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

arsenal
Meaning
A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.
Example
The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.
El ejército mantuvo sus armas en un arsenal seguro.
B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

optimista
Meaning
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things
Example
As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.
Como optimista, siempre creyó que las cosas mejorarían.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
El niño se volvió irritable cuando le negaron los dulces.
C1 noun

Kin

familia; parientes;
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

permeable
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
El suelo en esta área es muy permeable al agua.
A2 noun /ˈɪnfoʊ/

info

información
Meaning
information; knowledge or facts about something or someone
Example
She gave me all the info I needed for the meeting.
Ella me dio toda la información que necesitaba para la reunión.
C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

plasticidad, capacidad de adaptarse
Meaning
the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
Example
The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.
La plasticidad del cerebro le permite adaptarse después de una lesión.
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

territorio
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
El rey expandió su territorio.
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

empapado
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
La ciudad está empapada en historia y tradición.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

lagrimoso
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
Sus ojos lagrimosos mostraban signos de edad y fatiga.
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.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

felicidad
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɑːrt/

depart

partir
Meaning
to leave, especially to start a journey
Example
The train will depart at 9 a.m.
El tren saldrá a las 9 a.m.