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C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

extrapolación
Meaning
The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.
Su extrapolación de las tendencias del mercado ayudó en la planificación financiera.
C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

asimilación
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
La correcta asimilación del conocimiento conduce a un aprendizaje efectivo.
C1 verb /raʊz/

rouse

despertar
Meaning
To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.
Example
The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep.
La alarma ruidosa lo despertó de su sueño profundo.
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

columnata
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
Los visitantes admiraron la gran columnata en la entrada del templo.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

abuelo / abuela
Meaning
the father of one's father or mother
Example
My grandfather tells us stories every evening.
Mi abuelo nos cuenta historias todas las noches.
A2 noun /θiːf/

Thief

ladrón
Meaning
a person who steals things from others
Example
The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.
El ladrón fue atrapado robando en la joyería.
B1 adverb /ˈruːdli/

Rudely

groseramente
Meaning
in an impolite or discourteous manner
Example
He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.
Interrumpió groseramente al orador durante la presentación.
A2 adverb, conjunction /haʊˈɛvər/

however

sin embargo
Meaning
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said
Example
The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable.
El viaje fue largo; sin embargo, fue agradable.
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

comodidad
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
El apartamento tiene todas las comodidades necesarias para vivir cómodamente.
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

criticar
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
El maestro criticó la mala caligrafía del estudiante.
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.vət/

Private

privado; confidencial; no público; individual
Meaning
personal; confidential; not public; individual
Example
This is a private conversation between two friends.
Esta es una conversación privada entre dos amigos.
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

aceptar sin protestar
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
Ella decidió aceptar sin protestar los deseos de sus padres.
B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

problemático; que causa problemas
Meaning
causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
Example
The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.
Los nuevos cambios de política son problemáticos y necesitan ser revisados.
C2 noun /vɪm/

vim

vigor
Meaning
energy and enthusiasm
Example
She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.
Ella realizó la danza con gran vigor y energía.
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

relajado y despreocupado; que ocurre por casualidad; informal
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
Él usó ropa casual para la fiesta.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

astuto; hábil; ingenioso
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
Ella dio una respuesta astuta que evitó la verdadera pregunta.
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

maldición / flagelo
Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
La enfermedad y la pobreza siguen siendo una maldición en muchas regiones.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

declaración
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
Su declamación cautivó a la audiencia en la competencia.
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

cuello de botella
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
El puente estrecho es un gran cuello de botella durante la hora punta.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

indestructible
Meaning
Impossible to destroy or break.
Example
The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible.
Se dijo que el escudo del superhéroe era indestructible.
B1 noun ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən

oxygen

oxígeno. Un gas incoloro e inodoro, esencial para la vida.
Meaning
A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.
Example
Oxygen is vital for life.
El oxígeno es vital para la vida.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

arrepentimiento
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Ella sintió un profundo arrepentimiento por sus palabras duras.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

reacio; reticente;
Meaning
not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do
Example
He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.
Él no quería compartir su secreto con nadie.
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

antagonizar
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
Sus comentarios groseros solo sirvieron para antagonizar a sus colegas.
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

acechar
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
Un extraño acechaba en las sombras.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

forethought

previsión
Meaning
careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future
Example
With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem.
Con un poco de previsión, podríamos haber evitado el problema.
B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

reorganizar
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
El gerente decidió reorganizar la estructura del equipo.
C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

refugio
Meaning
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
Example
Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.
Las plagas necesitan un lugar de refugio para sobrevivir y reproducirse.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

desinterés
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
Su desinterés en el proyecto era obvio.
A2 noun /ˈɪntəvjuː/

interview

entrevista
Meaning
A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.
Example
The interview was conducted in a calm and professional manner.
La entrevista se llevó a cabo de manera tranquila y profesional.
A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

ventaja; beneficio
Meaning
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit
Example
Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.
Tener un título universitario te da una ventaja en el mercado laboral.
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

contrafuerte, soporte
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
Las paredes de la catedral fueron apoyadas para evitar el colapso.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

ramillete de flores
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
Ella llevaba un ramillete de rosas frescas a la ceremonia.
C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

robar
Meaning
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
Example
The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
El empleado fue atrapado robando suministros de oficina.
B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

polvo
Meaning
Fine particles of matter.
Example
Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.
El polvo en la carretera es un importante contaminante en las áreas urbanas.
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

de posguerra
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
El país experimentó un rápido crecimiento económico en los años de posguerra.
C2 verb /ɪmˈbruː/

imbrue

manchar
Meaning
To stain, especially with blood.
Example
His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle.
Sus manos estaban manchadas con sangre después de la batalla.
C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

presagiar
Meaning
to be a sign or indication of something
Example
Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.
Las nubes oscuras presagian una tormenta que se acerca.
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

estatuilla
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
El artista ganó una estatuilla de oro por su trabajo.
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

luminescencia
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
La luminescencia de las luciérnagas iluminó el bosque.
C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

técnica que utiliza actividades cerebrales en tiempo real para enseñar la autorregulación de la función cerebral
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
El neurofeedback mejora el rendimiento cognitivo y la relajación.
B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

flexible; fácil de adaptar
Meaning
able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid
Example
She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.
Ella tiene un horario de trabajo flexible que le permite trabajar desde casa.
C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

máxima
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
La honestidad es una máxima atemporal valorada en todas las culturas.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

relacionado con un festival, festivo
Meaning
relating to a festival or celebration
Example
The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.
El salón estaba decorado de manera festiva para la boda.
B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

tarea
Meaning
A routine task, especially a household duty.
Example
Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
Lavar los platos es mi tarea menos favorita.
B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

vago; incierto
Meaning
unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed
Example
His explanation was too vague for me to understand.
Su explicación fue demasiado vaga para que yo pudiera entenderla.
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

en absoluto
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
Ella no tiene ningún interés en el asunto en absoluto.
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.
A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

tema
Meaning
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
Example
The teacher introduced a new subject in class.
El maestro presentó una nueva asignatura en la clase.
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

bailarina
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
La bailarina se presentó con gracia en el escenario.
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

aliviar
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
Las palabras amables ayudaron a aliviar su ansiedad.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

sang-froid
Meaning
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
Example
The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.
El líder manejó la crisis con un notable sang-froid.
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

arqueología
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Decidió estudiar arqueología para aprender sobre civilizaciones antiguas.
B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

punto de vista
Meaning
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Example
From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.
Desde su punto de vista, la situación era desesperada.
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

película
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
Ellos vieron una película juntos el fin de semana.
C1 adjective/noun nɪˈmɒn.ɪk

mnemonic

dispositivo mnemotécnico, técnica para recordar
Meaning
Assisting or intended to assist memory; a device or technique to aid memory.
Example
A mnemonic device helps students remember complex concepts.
Un dispositivo mnemotécnico ayuda a los estudiantes a recordar conceptos complejos.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

palimpsesto
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
El antiguo manuscrito era un palimpsesto, mostrando débiles huellas de textos anteriores bajo la nueva escritura.
A1 pronoun /ðoʊz/

those

esos
Meaning
used to refer to people or things that are far away or distant in space, time, or thought
Example
Those are the shoes I want.
Esos son los zapatos que quiero.
C2 noun /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

verisimilitude

verosimilitud
Meaning
the appearance of being true or real
Example
The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events.
La película fue elogiada por su verosimilitud con los eventos reales.
A1 adjective /ˈtwɛnti/

twenty

veinte
Meaning
the number equivalent to 20
Example
He is twenty years old.
Él tiene veinte años.
C1 verb /taʊt/

tout

promocionar
Meaning
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
Example
The company touted its new product as a game-changer.
La empresa promocionó su nuevo producto como un cambio de juego.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

gestar
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
La madre ballena gestates a su cría por más de un año.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

intermitente
Meaning
Happening irregularly, not continuously.
Example
The rain was intermittent throughout the day.
La lluvia fue intermitente durante todo el día.
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

¡Eureka!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
Cuando finalmente encontró la solución, gritó, '¡Eureka!'
C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

coche de alquiler
Meaning
A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire
Example
I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.
Llamé a un coche de alquiler para llegar al aeropuerto.
C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

débil
Meaning
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.
Example
The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.
El líder fue criticado por ser débil ante la oposición.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

ultramontane

partidario del Papa
Meaning
beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority
Example
The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.
El debate destacó la posición ultramontana en la política eclesiástica.
B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

dedicar
Meaning
to give time, effort, or resources to something
Example
She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.
Ella dedica gran parte de su tiempo a ayudar a los pobres.
C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

pedagogía
Meaning
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example
Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
La pedagogía moderna se centra en el aprendizaje centrado en el estudiante.
B1 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

Tradition

tradición
Meaning
the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation; a long-established custom or belief
Example
It's a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday evening.
Es una tradición familiar reunirnos para cenar todos los domingos por la noche.
C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

sin pensar
Meaning
Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.
Example
She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.
Ella dio una respuesta sin pensarlo a su seria pregunta.
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

pequeña debilidad
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
A pesar de sus pequeñas debilidades, ella lo quería.
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

revocar
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
Él retractó su declaración anterior en la corte.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

frente
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Example
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Él se secó el sudor de la frente.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

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

collapse

colapsar
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
El viejo edificio colapsó después del terremoto.
C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

brillo
Meaning
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
Example
The diamond had a brilliant luster.
El diamante tenía un brillo brillante.
A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

computadora
Meaning
an electronic device for storing and processing data
Example
I bought a new computer for my office work.
Compré una nueva computadora para mi trabajo de oficina.
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

consumo
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
El alto consumo de energía lleva a un aumento en las facturas de electricidad.
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

axioma
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
Las acciones hablan más fuerte que las palabras, es un axioma conocido.
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

peine
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
Ella usó un peine para peinar su cabello antes de la fiesta.
C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

protestar
Meaning
To make a forceful protest or objection.
Example
Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.
Los ciudadanos protestaron contra la nueva política fiscal.
C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

irradiar
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
La chimenea irradia calor por toda la habitación.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

desaprobación severa
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
La política fue recibida con desaprobación generalizada.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/

junket

viaje o celebración
Meaning
A trip or celebration, often funded by someone else, usually for pleasure or promotional purposes.
Example
The company organized a junket for journalists to promote their new resort.
La empresa organizó un viaje para periodistas para promover su nuevo resort.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

inflammatory

felicidad
Meaning
causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion
Example
His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

ciclón
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
El ciclón causó graves inundaciones en la costa.
A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

a sí mismos
Meaning
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
Example
They fixed the problem themselves.
Ellos arreglaron el problema por sí mismos.
C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

desalojar
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
Las tropas desalojaron al enemigo de la colina.
C2 adjective /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

ham-handed

torpe
Meaning
clumsy or inept in handling things or situations
Example
His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.
Su intento torpe de arreglar la computadora lo empeoró.
C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

alusió
Meaning
An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.
Example
Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.
Su historia contenía una alusión a un mito famoso.
C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

calumnias
Meaning
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for slander.
El político demandó al periódico por calumnias.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

aterrorizar
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
El fuerte trueno aterrorizó a los niños.
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

derecho de nacimiento
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
La libertad se considera un derecho de nacimiento de cada individuo.
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

borde
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
La empresa estaba al borde de la quiebra.
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.
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

impulsar
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
La falta de orientación adecuada puede impulsar a los adolescentes hacia la delincuencia.
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

cascada; una sucesión de etapas o operaciones
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
La cascada de la montaña creó una hermosa piscina natural de natación abajo.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

controversia; desacuerdo
Meaning
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints
Example
The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.
La nueva política generó una gran controversia entre los ciudadanos.
B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

metro
Meaning
A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.
Example
The technician came to check the electricity meter.
El técnico vino a revisar el medidor de electricidad.
C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

presentimiento
Meaning
A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.
Example
She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.
Ella tenía una ligera sospecha de que él estaba planeando una sorpresa.
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

corbata
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
Él ajustó su corbata antes de la importante reunión.
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

persona que vaga sin propósito en un lugar
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
La policía interrogó al loiterer fuera de la tienda.
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

maltratar
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
La ley castiga a aquellos que maltratan a los animales.
B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

derretimiento
Meaning
the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender
Example
The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.
El hielo se está derritiendo rápidamente bajo el sol caliente.
C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

electrodo positivo
Meaning
The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.
Example
The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.
El electrodo positivo de la batería se corroyó después de un uso prolongado.
C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

recrudescente
Meaning
reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement
Example
Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.
Las tensiones recrudecientes amenazaron el frágil alto el fuego.
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

rebelde
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
El joven rebelde se negó a seguir las reglas de la escuela.
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

microbiano
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
La actividad microbiana en el suelo mejora la fertilidad.
A1 noun /pəˈliːs/

police

policía
Meaning
a body of officers representing the civil authority of government
Example
The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.
La policía llegó rápidamente para investigar la escena.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

urgente
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
El gerente tuvo que tratar varios problemas urgentes a la vez.
A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

aburrido
Meaning
not interesting or exciting; dull.
Example
The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.
La conferencia fue tan aburrida que varios estudiantes se quedaron dormidos.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

objecionable
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
Sus comentarios groseros fueron considerados objetables por todos los presentes.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈklɪər/

unclear

poco claro
Meaning
not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous
Example
The instructions were unclear, so I asked for clarification.
Las instrucciones eran poco claras, así que pedí aclaraciones.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

tragón
Meaning
a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
Example
The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.
El tragón devoró el banquete con gran entusiasmo.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

líder de tendencia
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
La compañía se ve como un líder de tendencia de la industria tecnológica.
C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

desordenado, negligente
Meaning
done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way
Example
The project failed due to slipshod planning.
El proyecto fracasó debido a la planificación desordenada.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

persona hipocondríaca
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
Se le consideraba un hipocondríaco, siempre preocupado por su salud.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

arbitraje
Meaning
the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court
Example
The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.
El contrato exige arbitraje para resolver cualquier disputa.
B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

adecuado
Meaning
sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity
Example
The food was adequate for the small group.
La comida fue adecuada para el pequeño grupo.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

mitológico
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
Los dragones son criaturas míticas que aparecen en muchas culturas.