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A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

emocionar
Meaning
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Example
The idea of traveling abroad excites her.
La idea de viajar al extranjero la excita.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

galgo
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
El galgo ganó la carrera en la pista de perros.
A1 interjection /jɛə/

yeah

sí
Meaning
used to express agreement or affirmation
Example
Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you.
Sí, iré a la tienda contigo.
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

agudo o sarcástico
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
La crítica mordaz del crítico ofendió al autor.
B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

entusiasmo; fervor; ardor
Meaning
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Example
Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.
Su entusiasmo por el proyecto inspiró a todo el equipo.
C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

verborroso
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
Su explicación verborrosa confundió a la audiencia en lugar de aclarar el problema.
C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

cuchillo grande
Meaning
a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables
Example
The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.
El chef usó un cuchillo grande para cortar los huesos del pollo.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

escenario
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
El escenario de la película era una playa hermosa.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

poema
Meaning
a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter
Example
She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.
Ella escribió un hermoso poema para su madre.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

expedient

conveniente
Meaning
suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality
Example
It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks.
Era conveniente tomar el atajo a pesar de los riesgos.
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

detallado y separado
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
El pianista tocó las notas en un ritmo estacato.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

infernal
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
Los trabajadores se quejaron del ruido infernal proveniente del sitio de construcción.
A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

o
Meaning
used to link alternatives
Example
You can have tea or coffee.
Puedes tomar té o café.
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

organizaciones
Meaning
Organized groups of people with a particular purpose
Example
Organizations play a key role in policymaking.
Las organizaciones desempeñan un papel clave en la toma de decisiones políticas.
A1 verb /pʊt/

put

poner
Meaning
to place something in a particular position; to move to a location
Example
Please put the book on the table.
Por favor, pon el libro en la mesa.
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

ramo; racimo; manojo
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
Ella recogió un ramo de flores del jardín para su madre.
C2 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

idolatría
Meaning
The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.
Example
The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.
El sacerdote condenó la idolatría practicada en el pueblo.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

extravagante
Meaning
spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending
Example
His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.
Su estilo de vida extravagante incluía autos caros y vacaciones de lujo.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

fatal
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
El accidente resultó fatal para el conductor.
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

carga
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
La carga financiera era demasiado pesada para él.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

organismo
Meaning
a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce
Example
Every organism needs water to survive.
Todo organismo necesita agua para sobrevivir.
C2 noun /ˈwɒrən/

warren

red de madrigueras
Meaning
A network of interconnected rabbit burrows; also used metaphorically for a densely populated building or district.
Example
The old part of the city is a warren of narrow streets.
La parte antigua de la ciudad es una red de calles estrechas.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

rasuradora
Meaning
a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin
Example
He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.
Se afeitó la barba con una navaja afilada.
C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

ira; cólera
Meaning
extreme anger; intense fury or indignation
Example
His wrath was terrible to behold.
Su ira era terrible de contemplar.
B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

venganza
Meaning
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Example
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.
Ella buscó venganza contra aquellos que traicionaron su confianza.
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

elegíaco
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
La novela termina con una nota elegíaca, lamentando la era perdida.
C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

transferencia
Meaning
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
Example
The transference of knowledge is essential in education.
La transferencia de conocimiento es esencial en la educación.
C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

irracionalidad, falta de lógica, irrazonabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
Example
His decision was driven by complete irrationality.
Su decisión fue impulsada por una irracionalidad completa.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

sellar
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
Él selló los marcos de las ventanas para detener la corriente de aire.
B2 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

tenue; poca luz; débil
Meaning
not bright; having little light; faint
Example
The room was dim with only a small candle for light.
La habitación estaba tenue, con solo una pequeña vela para luz.
C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

colador de té
Meaning
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
Example
I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.
Siempre uso un colador de té cuando sirvo el té en las tazas.
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

folleto
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
El departamento de salud distribuyó un folleto sobre nutrición.
C2 noun /feɪt/

fete

fiesta, celebración
Meaning
a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone
Example
The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.
El pueblo celebró una gran fiesta para celebrar la cosecha.
C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

escudo o emblema con un escudo de armas
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
El emblema familiar estaba exhibido en el escudo sobre la chimenea.
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

atar, restringir
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
Las reglas estrictas limitaban la creatividad de los estudiantes.
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

caballerosidad
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
El caballero vivía según el código de la caballería.
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

tipográfico
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
Había un error tipográfico en el libro.
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

mezquita
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
Se reunieron en la mezquita para la oración del viernes.
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

inhumar
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
Ellos inhumaron al guerrero con todos los honores.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

descubrimiento, conclusión o resultado obtenido después de una investigación
Meaning
a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation
Example
The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.
La científica publicó sus hallazgos en una revista de prestigio.
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

metódico
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
Su investigación metódica produjo resultados confiables.
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

hacer un discurso largo y enérgico
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
El político hizo un discurso a la multitud por más de una hora.
B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

minoría
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
La ley tiene como objetivo proteger los derechos de las minorías étnicas.
C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

letargo
Meaning
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example
The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.
El calor indujo un estado de letargo en los trabajadores.
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

matar
Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
El héroe juró matar al dragón.
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

de manera asombrosa
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
Ella lo hizo de manera asombrosa en la competencia.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

agradable
Meaning
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
Example
The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.
El nuevo maestro es muy agradable y fácil de hablar.
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

anuncio, buena nueva
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
La iglesia celebró la fiesta de la Anunciación con un servicio especial.
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

relacionado con los padres
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
La orientación parental es importante para el desarrollo de un niño.
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

experimental
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
Los científicos desarrollaron un medicamento experimental para tratar el cáncer.
A2 verb /prɪˈpɛər/

prepare

preparar
Meaning
to make ready; to get something ready for use
Example
She needs to prepare dinner for her family.
Ella necesita preparar la cena para su familia.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

relacionado con la leche o el ácido láctico
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
El ejercicio intenso puede causar una acumulación de ácido láctico en los músculos.
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

desacuerdo
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
Su desacuerdo le impidió hacer una mala inversión.
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 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

consecuencias
Meaning
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
Example
The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.
Las consecuencias del terremoto fueron devastadoras.
A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

esposa
Meaning
a woman who is married to someone
Example
She is the wife of the famous author.
Ella es la esposa del famoso autor.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

cósmico, vasto
Meaning
relating to the universe or cosmos; vast
Example
Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.
Los astrónomos estudian fenómenos cósmicos para entender el universo.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

monocromo
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
La película antigua fue rodada enteramente en monocromo.
B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

difícil; astuto; engañoso
Meaning
requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with
Example
This math problem is quite tricky to solve.
Este problema de matemáticas es bastante complicado de resolver.
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

real
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
La familia real asistió a la ceremonia.
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

reducir gastos, despedir empleados
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
La compañía tuvo que despedir empleados debido a dificultades financieras.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

náutico
Meaning
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water
Example
He studied nautical charts before setting sail.
Estudió mapas náuticos antes de zarpar.
A2 noun /dʒiːnz/

jeans

felicidad
Meaning
pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing
Example
He bought a new pair of blue jeans yesterday.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

publicación
Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
Él trabaja en la industria editorial como editor.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

comparativo
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
El estudio mostró resultados comparativos entre diferentes métodos de enseñanza.
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

apropiarse injustamente
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
El dictador se apropió injustamente de todos los poderes para él mismo.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

agudeza
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Su agudeza intelectual lo convirtió en un brillante científico.
C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

curador
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
El curador organizó una nueva exposición de artefactos antiguos.
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

desesperado
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
Ella hizo una llamada desesperada a su familia después del accidente.
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

hispánico / de habla española
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
Ella estudia la cultura y el idioma hispánico.
B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

anual
Meaning
happening once every year
Example
The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.
La empresa realiza una reunión anual para todos sus accionistas.
C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

apóstol, defensor
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
Él se convirtió en un apóstol de la protección del medio ambiente.
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

discurso pomposo
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de fustián y promesas vacías.
C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

claustro
Meaning
a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.
Example
The monks walked silently through the cloister.
Los monjes caminaron en silencio a través del claustro.
C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

mover rápidamente
Meaning
To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
Example
The car hurtled down the mountain road.
El coche se desplazaba rápidamente por la carretera de montaña.
A2 noun /ˈʌn.jən/

Onion

cebolla
Meaning
a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell, made up of many layers
Example
I need to chop some onions for the curry recipe.
Necesito cortar algunas cebollas para la receta de curry.
C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

nutrición
Meaning
the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development
Example
Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.
La buena crianza involucra tanto la naturaleza como la nutrición.
C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

longevidad
Meaning
Long life or long existence of something.
Example
Good habits contribute to health and longevity.
Los buenos hábitos contribuyen a la salud y longevidad.
C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

oracular
Meaning
Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements
Example
Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.
Sus palabras oraculares dejaron a la audiencia profundamente pensativa.
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

elegía
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
El coro cantó una solemne elegía en el funeral.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

senador
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
El senador habló con pasión sobre las políticas ambientales.
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

amigo, compañero
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
Fue a pescar con su viejo compañero de escuela.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

también
Meaning
in addition; too
Example
She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.
Ella canta hermosamente y también toca la guitarra.
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

entrada de coche
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
El coche estaba estacionado en la entrada de coche junto al jardín.
B2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lənt/

Equivalent

equivalente; igual
Meaning
equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; having the same effect or result
Example
This amount is equivalent to ten dollars.
Esta cantidad es equivalente a diez dólares.
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

poseer
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
Ella posee una hermosa casa en la ciudad.
C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

grosella seca
Meaning
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Example
Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.
El polvo de grosella seca es excelente para el crecimiento del cabello.
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

aplicado o diligente
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
Sus esfuerzos diligentes lo llevaron a una carrera exitosa.
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.
A2 noun /ˈwɒlɪt/

Wallet

billetera
Meaning
a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification
Example
He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee.
Sacó su billetera para pagar el café.
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

técnica
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
La técnica del artista en acuarela impresionó a los jueces.
B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

cuarto
Meaning
one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months
Example
The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.
La empresa informó fuertes ganancias en el primer cuarto del año.
B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

risa
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
La habitación estaba llena de risas.
C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

augurio
Meaning
A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.
Example
The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.
Las nubes oscuras fueron vistas como un augurio de una tormenta que se acercaba.
A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

atacó
Meaning
physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target
Example
The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.
Los soldados atacaron al enemigo al amanecer.
C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

estudiante que falta a la escuela sin permiso; persona que evade el deber
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
El director llamó a los padres cuando su hijo fue atrapado jugando a hacer novillos.
C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

reprensión
Meaning
The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.
Example
The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.
La reprensión del comportamiento del estudiante por parte del profesor fue justificada.
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

dilapidación
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
El antiguo templo estaba en un estado de dilapidación.
B1 noun /ˈɛlɪmənt/

element

elemento
Meaning
A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.
Example
Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.
La confianza es un elemento clave de cualquier relación fuerte.
B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning
The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.
Example
Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.
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C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

provisional
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
El juez emitió una orden provisional para mantener el statu quo hasta la audiencia.
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

tendencioso
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
El artículo fue criticado por su tono tendencioso.
C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

reestructuración
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
La compañía pasó por un proceso de reestructuración para mejorar la eficiencia.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

filantropía
Meaning
the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes
Example
Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.
La filantropía ha ayudado a mejorar la atención médica en muchos países en desarrollo.
C2 noun /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

obelisk

obelisco
Meaning
A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.
Example
The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.
Los antiguos egipcios construyeron obeliscos para honrar a sus dioses.
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

largo
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
La larga carretera se extendía por millas.
C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

redención
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
La historia destaca el tema de la redención.
C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

abstinencia, restricción
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
Su médico le aconsejó abstinencia de alcohol para una mejor salud.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

rechazar
Meaning
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
Example
She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
Ella rechazó su invitación a cenar.
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

harmonium
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
Ella tocó canciones devocionales en el harmonium del templo.
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

vendedor ambulante
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
El vendedor ambulante promocionó ruidosamente sus productos en el bullicioso mercado.
C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

convergente
Meaning
tending to move toward a common point or result
Example
The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.
Los dos ríos tienen un camino convergente antes de entrar al lago.
B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

fascinación; atracción; asombro
Meaning
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
Example
Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.
Su fascinación por la historia antigua la llevó a convertirse en arqueóloga.
B1 noun /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

gathering

reunión
Meaning
a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose
Example
We attended a family gathering last weekend.
Asistimos a una reunión familiar el fin de semana pasado.
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

lógica
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
Su argumento se basaba en una lógica sólida.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

registrar eventos en el orden en que ocurrieron
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
Ella decidió cronometrar su viaje a través de un blog.
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
El complicado rompecabezas confundió a los estudiantes.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

hacer una tarea a la vez
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
El monotasking a menudo conduce a un trabajo de mayor calidad.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

un gran pájaro marino negro que atrapa peces
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
El cormorán se posó sobre la roca, secando sus alas después de un salto.
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

renovación; restauración
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
La vieja casa pasó por una renovación completa el año pasado.
C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

emascolar
Meaning
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
Example
The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.
La crítica constante emasculó su confianza.