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C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

favoritismo
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
El gerente fue acusado de favoritismo hacia ciertos empleados.
A2 verb /teɪk ɒf/

take off

quitar; despegar
Meaning
to remove something; to leave the ground and begin flying (airplane); to suddenly become successful or popular
Example
The airplane will take off in ten minutes.
El avión despegará en diez minutos.
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

tacaño
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
Él es tan tacaño que se niega a dar propina en los restaurantes.
A1 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) /lɛft/

left

izquierda
Meaning
on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north
Example
He turned left at the intersection.
Él giró a la izquierda en la intersección.
C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

adenda
Meaning
an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book
Example
The report included an addendum with updated statistics.
El informe incluía un adenda con estadísticas actualizadas.
B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

estanque
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
Los niños alimentaron a los patos en el estanque del parque.
C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

velocidad
Meaning
Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
Example
High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.
Los trenes de alta velocidad reducen significativamente el tiempo de viaje.
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

difundible
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
El oxígeno es difundible a través de las membranas celulares.
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

cambio
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
El cambio es inevitable para el crecimiento.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

anexar
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
El imperio anexó el reino vecino después de la guerra.
A2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən.ər/

Gardener

jardinero
Meaning
a person who tends and cultivates a garden
Example
The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard.
El jardinero plantó hermosas flores en el jardín trasero.
B1 adjective /ˈbælənst/

balanced

equilibrado
Meaning
keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged
Example
A balanced diet is essential for good health.
Una dieta equilibrada es esencial para una buena salud.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

erudito
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
Ella es una erudita con profundo conocimiento de la historia.
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

lanza
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
El caballero cargó hacia adelante con su lanza lista.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

torpe
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
El chico alto se movió de manera torpe.
C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

octágono
Meaning
A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.
Example
The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.
La señal de alto tiene forma de octágono.
B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

exclamación
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
Example
She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.
Ella soltó una exclamación de alegría cuando escuchó las noticias.
C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

replicar
Meaning
to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly
Example
The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.
El científico intentó replicar el experimento para mayor precisión.
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.
C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

magnanimidad
Meaning
Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.
Example
His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.
Su magnanimidad hacia sus competidores fue admirable.
C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

tren correo
Meaning
a train that carries mail and postal packages
Example
The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.
El tren postal sale todas las tardes para entregar cartas a través del país.
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

candidatos
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
Los candidatos pasan por un proceso de selección riguroso.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

disfraz; camuflaje
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
El espía usó un elaborado disfraz para evitar ser reconocido por los enemigos.
C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

rabioso
Meaning
Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.
Example
He was a rabid fan of the football team.
Era un fan rabioso del equipo de fútbol.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

hidra
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
La corrupción es como una hidra, difícil de derrotar completamente.
C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

escepticismo, duda
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
Su escepticismo sobre la nueva tecnología a menudo lo hace resistente al cambio.
B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

matrícula
Meaning
the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university
Example
The tuition for the college has increased this year.
La matrícula de la universidad ha aumentado este año.
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

carbono neutral
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
La empresa tiene como objetivo ser carbono neutral para 2030.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

crédulo
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
El niño crédulo creyó cada historia que escuchó.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

diseminar
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
Las redes sociales ayudan a difundir información rápidamente.
B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

colmena; lugar lleno de actividad
Meaning
a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
Example
The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.
El jardín estaba zumbando con actividad mientras las abejas volaban de un lado a otro desde su colmena.
A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

nuestro
Meaning
belonging to or associated with us
Example
This victory is ours.
Esta victoria es nuestra.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛntri/

gentry

gente noble
Meaning
People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners
Example
The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.
La gente noble de la ciudad se reunió para el baile anual.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

digrama
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
En la palabra 'teléfono', las letras 'ph' forman un digrama.
A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

seguro; protección
Meaning
secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger
Example
He kept his important documents in the office safe.
Guardó sus documentos importantes en la caja fuerte de la oficina.
B1 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Generation

generación; producción;
Meaning
all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something
Example
Each generation faces unique challenges that shape their worldview and values.
Cada generación enfrenta desafíos únicos que dan forma a su visión del mundo y valores.
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

rivalidad; competencia
Meaning
competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals
Example
The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.
La rivalidad entre los dos equipos hizo que el partido fuera emocionante.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

impenitente
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
El criminal permaneció impenitente después del juicio.
C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

relacionado con la horticultura
Meaning
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
She studied horticultural science at the university.
Ella estudió ciencia hortícola en la universidad.
C2 adjective /ˈfæsaɪl/

Facile

fácil; superficial; carente de profundidad
Meaning
easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth
Example
His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.
Su explicación fácil no abordó el problema real.
B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

democracia
Meaning
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Example
Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.
La democracia garantiza derechos iguales para todos los ciudadanos.
C2 noun /dʒɔːnt/

jaunt

excursión corta
Meaning
A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.
Example
They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside.
Fueron a una excursión corta al campo durante el fin de semana.
C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

desmembrar
Meaning
to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts
Example
The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.
El rey ordenó que sus enemigos fueran desmembrados.
C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

desinterés
Meaning
lack of worry or interest; indifference
Example
She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.
Ella mostró completo desinterés por las críticas.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

atractivo
Meaning
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
Example
She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.
Ella tenía una sonrisa atractiva que cautivó a todos.
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.
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

palanquín
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
La novia fue llevada a la ceremonia de boda en un palanquín ornamentado.
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

abeja
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
La abeja recogió néctar de la flor.
C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

subsidio
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.
El estudiante de investigación recibe un estipendio mensual para sus gastos de vida.
B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

depresión
Meaning
a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn
Example
The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.
El terapeuta la ayudó a lidiar con la depresión a través de terapia cognitivo-conductual.
A2 verb /ʌpˈset/

upset

molestar
Meaning
to make someone worried, sad, or angry; to disturb
Example
The bad news upset everyone.
La mala noticia upset a todos.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

comedor
Meaning
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
Example
Students had lunch in the refectory.
Los estudiantes almorzaron en el comedor.
C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

enlace
Meaning
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
Example
She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.
Ella trabaja como un enlace entre la empresa y sus clientes.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

confianza
Meaning
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
Example
She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.
Ella habló con gran confianza durante la entrevista de trabajo.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

martinete
Meaning
small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing
Example
The martin built its nest under the bridge.
El martinete construyó su nido debajo del puente.
A2 noun /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

Excitement

emoción
Meaning
a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
Example
The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip.
Los niños apenas podían contener su emoción por el próximo viaje escolar.
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

condición
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
Aceptó la oferta de trabajo con la condición de que podría trabajar de forma remota dos veces a la semana.
C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

ciruela de higo
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
Las ciruelas de higo se usan a menudo para hacer encurtidos y salsas.
B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

carga de trabajo
Meaning
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
Example
His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.
Su carga de trabajo ha aumentado drásticamente en el último mes.
C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

numismático
Meaning
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
Example
The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.
El numismático exhibió su rara colección de monedas en la exposición
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

cajón
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
Ella guardó sus joyas en el cajón superior de la cómoda.
B1 adjective /ɪɡˈzækt/

Exact

preciso; exacto; completamente correcto
Meaning
precise; accurate; completely correct
Example
Please give me the exact time of the meeting.
Por favor, dame la hora exacta de la reunión.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

volador
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
El pájaro volador se elevó con gracia por el cielo.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

oscuro, ignorante
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
Los exploradores se perdieron en el bosque oscuro sin ningún guía.
C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

convulsión
Meaning
a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure
Example
The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.
El medicamento ayudó a prevenir las convulsiones en los niños.
C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

Ir al campo / expulsión temporal de la universidad
Meaning
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
Example
He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.
Decidió ir al campo en el pueblo para escapar de la vida agitada de la ciudad.
A2 adjective /ˈkʌlərfəl/

colorful

colorido
Meaning
having bright colors; full of variety or interest
Example
The festival was full of colorful decorations.
El festival estaba lleno de decoraciones coloridas.
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

solemne
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
El día comienza con una solemne ceremonia en el memorial.
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

unir
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
El técnico unió los dos cables para restaurar la conexión.
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

extirpar
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
El cirujano extirpó el tumor con éxito.
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

desempeño
Meaning
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example
Performance improvements boost confidence.
Las mejoras en el rendimiento aumentan la confianza.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

vendible
Meaning
Capable of being sold; marketable.
Example
Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.
Solo los productos vendibles fueron exhibidos en la feria comercial.
B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

centro
Meaning
the central part of a place or activity where things converge
Example
The city is the hub of the country's trade network.
La ciudad es el centro de la red comercial del país.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

de primera mano; directamente
Meaning
directly experienced or obtained; from the original source
Example
I experienced the earthquake first-hand.
Experimenté el terremoto de primera mano.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

con mucho cuidado
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness.
Example
The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.
El artista completó el proyecto con mucho cuidado.
C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

impulsado por algoritmos.
Meaning
Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.
Example
Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.
Los sistemas impulsados por algoritmos aumentan la precisión.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

maquinaciones
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
El político fue derribado por sus propias maquinaciones.
A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

nombramientos
Meaning
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.
Example
Government appointments follow meritocracy.
Los nombramientos del gobierno siguen la meritocracia.
B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

adicto
Meaning
Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.
Example
Many people are addicted to social media.
Muchas personas son adictas a las redes sociales.
B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

sobre
Meaning
a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document
Example
She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.
Ella selló la carta en un sobre y lo envió.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

distorsión, presentación errónea
Meaning
the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something
Example
There was a distortion in the radio signal.
Hubo una distorsión en la señal de radio.
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

natación
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
Ella tomó clases de natación para mejorar sus habilidades de natación.
B1 verb /lend/

lend

prestar
Meaning
to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something
Example
Can you lend me your pen?
¿Puedes prestarme tu bolígrafo?
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

aluvial
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
Los agricultores cultivan cultivos en las fértiles llanuras aluviales.
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

subyugar
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
El imperio trató de subyugar a los reinos vecinos.
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agrícola
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
Los avances agrícolas mejoran la seguridad alimentaria.
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

maniobra / hábil
Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
El piloto maniobró el avión a través de la tormenta.
B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

sombra
Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.
Nos sentamos bajo el árbol para un poco de sombra.
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

descubrimientos
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
Sus descubrimientos revolucionaron varios campos.
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.
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

felicidad
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/

Unlucky

desafortunado; de mala suerte
Meaning
having bad luck; unfortunate
Example
He was unlucky to miss the winning shot.
Él tuvo mala suerte al perder el tiro ganador.
B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

viaje; travesía por mar
Meaning
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Example
The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
El viaje del barco a través del Atlántico duró dos semanas.
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

contemplar
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
Ella se sentó en silencio para contemplar sus planes futuros.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

salita de entrada
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
Los invitados esperaron en la salita de entrada antes de ser admitidos al salón.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

distinguido; honorable; famoso; de apariencia o comportamiento digno
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
Él es un profesor distinguido en la universidad.
B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

influencia; poder
Meaning
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Example
The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.
La influencia positiva del maestro ayudó al estudiante a superar sus dificultades de aprendizaje.
C1 noun /kiː/

quay

muelle
Meaning
A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
Example
The cargo was unloaded at the quay.
La carga fue descargada en el muelle.
C2 noun /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

dipsomaniac

alcohólico
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.
Example
The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.
La novela retrató la trágica caída de un alcohólico que lo perdió todo debido al alcohol.
C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

triturar
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
Ella trituró los viejos documentos antes de tirarlos.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

juguetón
Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
El chico juguetón corrió por el campo sin preocuparse.
C1 noun /ɛnˈdɔːr.fɪnz/

endorphins

endorfina
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by the brain that reduce pain and create feelings of happiness.
Example
Exercise releases endorphins, reducing stress and pain.
El ejercicio libera endorfinas, reduciendo el estrés y el dolor.
C2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/

Touchstone

piedra de toque; estándar
Meaning
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness
Example
His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.
Su honestidad se convirtió en la piedra de toque por la cual se midió a todos los demás empleados.
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

arrugar
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
Las flores se arrugaron bajo el sol caliente.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

multiforme
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
El festival fue una celebración multiforme de arte, música y cultura.
C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

alquimia
Meaning
A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.
Example
Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.
Los científicos medievales dedicaron sus vidas a la alquimia.
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

fomentar un crimen
Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
Fue acusado de ayudar a los criminales en su escape.
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

recuperación
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
El sistema de recuperación del cerebro ayuda a recordar experiencias pasadas.
A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

felicidad
Meaning
The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.
Example
She spends hours every day on her creative writing.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

involucrar
Meaning
To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.
Example
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
El profesor intentó involucrar a los estudiantes en la discusión.
B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

región; área; zona
Meaning
a particular area or part of a country or the world
Example
This region is famous for its wine production.
Esta región es famosa por su producción de vino.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

subyacente
Meaning
basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
Example
The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.
La razón subyacente para el conflicto nunca fue abordada.
C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

retener
Meaning
to refuse to give or keep back something
Example
The company decided to withhold his bonus.
La empresa decidió retener su bono.
C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

hacer un ruido fuerte
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
Las bocinas del coche sonaron toda la noche.
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

no combatiente
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
Los trabajadores de la Cruz Roja fueron tratados como no combatientes en el conflicto.
C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

ruptura; quiebre de relaciones
Meaning
breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations
Example
The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.
La ruptura en la tubería causó un gran derrame de petróleo.
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

ubicuo
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
Los teléfonos inteligentes se han vuelto ubicuos en la sociedad moderna.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

símbolo
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
La paloma es un símbolo de paz.
C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

felicidad
Meaning
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
Example
The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

estar enojado
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
Ella se enojó en su habitación después de la discusión.