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C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

divinidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
El sacerdote habló sobre la divinidad del alma.
C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

aumento rápido; un alza.
Meaning
A rapid increase; a rise.
Example
The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.
La escalada de los costos de producción impacta la rentabilidad.
B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

tejer
Meaning
to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out
Example
She learned to weave beautiful carpets.
Ella aprendió a tejer alfombras hermosas.
B2 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

liebre
Meaning
a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit
Example
The hare quickly ran across the field.
La liebre corrió rápidamente por el campo.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

significado implícito o sugerido
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
La palabra 'hogar' tiene una connotación cálida de comodidad y familia
A2 noun /ɡʌn/

Gun

arma de fuego
Meaning
a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles from a metal tube
Example
The soldier cleaned his gun after the training session.
El soldado limpió su arma después de la sesión de entrenamiento.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

luchador por la libertad
Meaning
a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country
Example
The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.
El luchador por la libertad dedicó su vida a la liberación de su patria.
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.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

enredar
Meaning
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
Example
The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.
El político estaba enredado en un gran escándalo de corrupción.
C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

nido de águila
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
El águila construyó su nido en el alto acantilado
C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

delicadeza; un alimento delicado o costoso;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
El chef preparó una delicadeza local que era famosa en toda la región.
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

mirar fijamente
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
Los turistas miraban fijamente a la celebridad caminando por la calle.
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

granizo
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
La súbita tormenta de granizo dañó muchos autos en el estacionamiento con grandes pelotas de hielo.
C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

antídoto
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.
El doctor administró rápidamente un antídoto para el veneno de serpiente.
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

refugiado
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
El campamento de refugiados proporcionó refugio temporal para miles de familias desplazadas.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

efusivo
Meaning
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example
She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.
Ella le dio una bienvenida efusiva después de su largo viaje.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

dependiente; a cargo
Meaning
a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others
Example
As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.
Como dependiente de impuestos, ella no pudo presentar su propia declaración de impuestos por separado.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

secretamente
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
Ella planeó secretamente una fiesta sorpresa para su amiga.
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

fútbol
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
A él le gusta jugar al fútbol con sus amigos.
B1 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

Vehicles

vehículos
Meaning
machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another
Example
There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.
Hoy en día hay muchos tipos de vehículos en la carretera.
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

acceso al trono / aceptación de un tratado
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
La ascensión del rey al trono fue celebrada con gran ceremonia.
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

ictiosaurios (un tipo de reptil marino extinto)
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
Los ictiosaurios eran depredadores rápidos de los mares antiguos.
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

tumulto
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
La protesta creó un tumulto en la plaza de la ciudad.
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

cortar
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
Ella cortó el hilo suelto de su vestido.
C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

núcleo
Meaning
The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.
Example
The nucleus consists of protons.
El núcleo consiste en protones.
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

desarraigar
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
Ellos desenterraron el viejo árbol del jardín.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

maharajá
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
El maharajá vivía en un gran palacio rodeado de jardines.
A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

apartamento
Meaning
a set of rooms forming a residence within a building
Example
She rented an apartment in the city center.
Ella alquiló un apartamento en el centro de la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

principiante
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
Como principiante en programación, necesitaba orientación constante.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

reconsiderar
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
Ella decidió reconsiderar su decisión sobre mudarse al extranjero.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

tigre
Meaning
a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia
Example
The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.
El tigre cazó silenciosamente a través de la jungla.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

perjudicial
Meaning
Causing physical or mental harm or damage.
Example
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
Fumar tiene efectos perjudiciales en la salud.
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

soneto
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
Shakespeare escribió muchos sonetos famosos sobre el amor y la belleza.
C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

colección
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
El bibliotecario pasó horas en la recopilación de viejos manuscritos.
A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

proteger
Meaning
To keep safe from harm or injury.
Example
Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.
Protégete de los efectos negativos de las redes sociales.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

felicidad
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

vencible
Meaning
capable of being overcome or defeated
Example
The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.
El enemigo parecía vencible después de perder su base principal.
C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

acceder
Meaning
to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position
Example
The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.
El gobierno finalmente accedió a las demandas de los manifestantes.
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

extrovertido
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
Como extrovertida, le gusta conocer gente nueva en eventos sociales.
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

oleada
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
Ha habido una oleada de robos en la ciudad.
C1 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

mezclarse
Meaning
to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially
Example
Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together.
Los invitados minglaban en la fiesta, charlando y riendo juntos.
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

sagrado
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
El templo sagrado fue visitado por miles de peregrinos.
B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

casino
Meaning
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
Example
They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.
Pasaron la tarde jugando cartas en el casino.
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

inculpar
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
La evidencia parecía inculpar al sospechoso en el crimen.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

ciudadela
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
La antigua ciudadela protegía la ciudad durante siglos.
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

flexible y grácil
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
La bailarina flexible cautivó a la audiencia con sus giros gráciles.
A2 noun /kæp/

Cap

gorra
Meaning
a head covering with a visor; a protective covering
Example
He wore a baseball cap to protect himself from the sun.
Él usó una gorra de béisbol para protegerse del sol.
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

mezcla
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
El festival ofreció una mezcla de música, comida y arte.
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

motivación
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
Ella perdió su motivación para continuar el proyecto.
B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

anciano
Meaning
having lived for a specified number of years; old
Example
The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.
El anciano estaba sentado en el parque, mirando a los niños jugar.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

abreviado
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
La reunión fue abreviada debido a las limitaciones de tiempo.
C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

aplomo
Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.
Ella manejó las preguntas difíciles con aplomo.
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

lamentar
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
Los críticos lamentaron la falta de diversidad en la película.
B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

preservación
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
La preservación adecuada extiende la vida útil de la maquinaria.
B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

educar
Meaning
to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach
Example
Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.
Los padres deben educar a sus hijos sobre hábitos saludables.
C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

corrupto
Meaning
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
Example
The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.
El político fue acusado de ser venal y corrupto.
C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

felicidad
Meaning
To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house
Example
He had to stoop to pick up the coin.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

pergamino
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
El antiguo manuscrito fue escrito en pergamino.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

poroso
Meaning
Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.
Example
The soil is very porous and drains quickly.
El suelo es muy poroso y drena rápidamente.
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.
B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

encía; sustancia viscosa
Meaning
the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion
Example
The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.
El dentista revisó su encía en busca de signos de enfermedad.
C2 verb /ˈwaŋɡl/

wangle

obtener algo con astucia
Meaning
To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.
Example
He wangled a free ticket to the concert.
Consiguió una entrada gratuita para el concierto con astucia.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

artefactos
Meaning
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
Example
Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.
Los arqueólogos descubrieron artefactos valiosos en las ruinas.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

clima
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
El cambio climático impacta todas las regiones a nivel mundial.
B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

a mano; mediante esfuerzo físico;
Meaning
by hand; using physical effort rather than machines
Example
The data was entered manually into the system.
Los datos se introdujeron manualmente en el sistema.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

gritos o silbidos de desaprobación o acoso sexual
Meaning
A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.
Example
The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.
La actriz ignoró los catcalls de la multitud.
C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

fenogreco
Meaning
an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking
Example
Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.
Las semillas de fenogreco tienen un sabor ligeramente amargo y se utilizan comúnmente en la cocina india.
C1 noun /ˈstɛə.rɪ.əʊˌtaɪ.pɪŋ/

stereotyping

estereotipar
Meaning
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.
Estereotipar a las personas según su raza es perjudicial.
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.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

remaining

restante
Meaning
still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with
Example
There were only a few remaining tickets for the concert.
Quedaban solo unos pocos boletos para el concierto.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

malinterpretar
Meaning
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
Example
He misconceived the purpose of the project.
Él malinterpretó el propósito del proyecto.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

no deseado
Meaning
not desired or welcome; not wanted
Example
He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.
Él se sintió como un invitado no deseado en la reunión.
C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

mutación, cambio genético
Meaning
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
Example
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.
Los científicos descubrieron una mutación genética que causó el trastorno.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

magnánimo, generoso, indulgente
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
Su naturaleza magnánima lo hizo respetado por todos.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

satélite de madera
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat demuestra el uso de la madera en el espacio.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

costoso
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Su error resultó ser muy costoso para la empresa.
C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

revelación repentina o insight
Meaning
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Example
He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.
Él tuvo una epifanía sobre su verdadero propósito en la vida.
C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

emancipar
Meaning
to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression
Example
The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.
La ley fue diseñada para emancipar a los esclavos y otorgarles plena ciudadanía.
C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

colador
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
Ella drenó la pasta usando un colador.
B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

armas
Meaning
weapons and ammunition; firearms
Example
The soldiers carried their arms into battle.
Los soldados llevaron sus armas a la batalla.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

no residente
Meaning
a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently
Example
Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.
Los estudiantes no residentes suelen pagar tarifas de matrícula más altas.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

simulado
Meaning
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
Example
The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.
El piloto entrenó en un ambiente de vuelo simulado.
C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

remate
Meaning
The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.
Example
Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.
Todos se rieron fuertemente con el remate de su chiste.
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.
A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

entre
Meaning
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
Example
He was sitting among his friends.
Él estaba sentado entre sus amigos.
C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

pliegue, arruga
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
Ella planchó la camisa cuidadosamente para eliminar cada pliegue.
B1 verb /dæm/

damn

maldecir / maldición
Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
Él maldijo el sistema injusto en su discurso.
C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

cardíaco
Meaning
Relating to the heart.
Example
The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.
El paciente fue admitido con una afección cardíaca.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

epíteto
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
Ganó el epíteto ‘El Grande’ por sus logros notables.
C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

fluididez
Meaning
The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.
Example
The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.
La fluididez de los movimientos de la bailarina era hipnotizante.
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

traición
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
Él fue acusado de traición contra el estado.
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

sol
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
El sol sale por el este y se pone por el oeste.
C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

prolijidad
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
La prolijidad del libro hizo que fuera difícil leerlo en una sola sesión.
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

comprensible
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
La teoría compleja se volvió comprensible después de la explicación del profesor.
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

reflexión, meditación
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
Después de mucha reflexión, tomó la decisión final.
C2 noun /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

imbroglio

embrollo
Meaning
An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
Example
The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.
El embrollo político duró meses sin resolución.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

ventoso
Meaning
characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind
Example
It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.
Fue un día frío y ventoso junto al mar.
C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

conspirar
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
Las dos empresas conspiraron para fijar los precios en el mercado.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

refrescar
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
Una bebida fría me refresca en los días calurosos.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

halting

vacilante
Meaning
slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence
Example
She gave a halting reply during the interview.
Ella dio una respuesta vacilante durante la entrevista.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɪv/

interrogative

interrogativo
Meaning
Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.
Example
She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.
Ella levantó una ceja interrogativa cuando escuchó la noticia.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

desprestigio
Meaning
the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation
Example
The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.
El escándalo llevó al político al desprestigio.
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

triste; lamentoso;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
Ella le dio una mirada triste cuando él se fue.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

moralista; que da lecciones
Meaning
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Example
His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.
Sus comentarios moralistas molestaron a la audiencia.
C2 adjective /ˈruːbɪkənd/

rubicund

cara rubicunda
Meaning
Having a healthy reddish complexion.
Example
The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health.
La cara rubicunda del anciano mostraba que estaba en buena salud.
B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

vibración
Meaning
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
Example
The phone's vibration woke me up.
La vibración del teléfono me despertó.
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

engaño
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
El político fue acusado de estafa financiera.
C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

cocina de barco
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
La cocina de barco estaba llena del olor de la comida recién cocinada.
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

finalmente
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
Después de años de arduo trabajo, ella finalmente alcanzó su meta.
A2 noun /ɡest/

Guest

invitado
Meaning
a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion
Example
We invited several guests to our wedding celebration last weekend.
Invitamos a varios invitados a nuestra celebración de bodas el fin de semana pasado.
B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

mantenimiento
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
El mantenimiento de la casa antigua es muy caro.
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

medicina
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
La medicina moderna ha logrado grandes avances en el tratamiento de enfermedades.
C1 noun /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

deprivation

privación, escasez, falta
Meaning
The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.
Example
Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.
La privación de sueño afecta la función cognitiva.
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

discutir sobre trivialidades
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
Se acusó al abogado de tratar de discutir sobre temas triviales en lugar de abordar el verdadero problema.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

futurista
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
El futurista predijo grandes cambios en el transporte dentro de la próxima década.
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.
C1 verb /ˌpoʊstˈdeɪt/

postdate

poner una fecha posterior
Meaning
To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.
Example
She postdated the check to next month.
Ella postdató el cheque para el próximo mes.
B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

fantasía
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
Ella tiene una vívida fantasía sobre viajar al espacio.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

hábitat
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Los científicos imaginan hábitats en la luna.
A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

fecha/cita
Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
Ellos decidieron encontrarse en la fecha de su cumpleaños.