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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 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 adjective /ˈfʊl.səm/

fulsome

elogios excesivos
Meaning
Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.
Example
He offered fulsome praise to his boss.
Él ofreció elogios excesivos a su jefe.
C1 noun/adjective /ɪˈliːtɪst/

elitist

elitista
Meaning
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
Example
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
Su actitud elitista lo hizo impopular entre sus compañeros.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/

instructor

instructor
Meaning
A person who teaches a subject or skill.
Example
The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.
El instructor de manejo fue muy paciente con los nuevos estudiantes.
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

saliva
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
El dentista le pidió que enjuagara la saliva de su boca.
C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

hongo
Meaning
a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms
Example
A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.
Un extraño hongo estaba creciendo en el viejo árbol.
C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

escoria
Meaning
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
Example
The factory dumped the slag near the river.
La fábrica arrojó la escoria cerca del río.
B1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incident

incidente
Meaning
an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual
Example
The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.
La policía respondió rápidamente al incidente en el parque.
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

simbólico
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
La paloma es simbólica de la paz y la libertad.
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

distante
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
Parecía distante en la fiesta y evitaba la mayoría de las conversaciones.
C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

absorber, asimilar, beber
Meaning
Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.
Example
He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.
Intentó absorber la sabiduría de su mentor.
C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

carnívoro
Meaning
feeding on other animals; meat-eating
Example
Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.
Los leones son animales carnívoros que cazan otros animales para alimentarse.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

instrucciones
Meaning
Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please follow the instructions on the box.
Por favor, siga las instrucciones en la caja.
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

barrer
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
Ella barre el suelo todas las mañanas.
B1 noun dɛt

debt

deuda
Meaning
A sum of money that is owed or due.
Example
High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.
Los altos niveles de deuda pueden llevar a una crisis financiera.
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

crueldad gratuita
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
Su crueldad gratuita sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
A1 noun /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

friday

viernes
Meaning
the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday
Example
We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon.
Tenemos una reunión de equipo todos los viernes por la tarde.
C1 noun /spæt/

spat

disputa pequeña
Meaning
a short, petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.
Tuvieron una breve disputa sobre quién debería lavar los platos.
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

suponer
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
Yo presumo que ella ya se ha ido a la reunión.
A2 noun /ˈmeməri/

Memory

memoria
Meaning
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
Example
She has an excellent memory for faces and names.
Ella tiene una excelente memoria para caras y nombres.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

insurgencia
Meaning
An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.
Example
The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.
El gobierno luchó por contener la creciente insurgencia.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

autoconciencia
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
La autoconciencia ayuda a comprender las emociones y acciones de uno mismo.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

pasión
Meaning
strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling
Example
Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.
Su pasión por la música la llevó a convertirse en una cantante profesional.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

conciliatorio
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
Ella habló en un tono conciliatorio para calmar la tensión.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

cauteloso
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
Ella estaba cautelosa de invertir en el nuevo negocio.
C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

melodrama exagerado
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
La película fue criticada por su melodrama excesivo.
B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

despertar
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert
Example
I awake every morning at six o'clock.
Despierto todas las mañanas a las seis.
A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

nivel
Meaning
A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.
Example
Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.
Los niveles de contaminación deben reducirse urgentemente.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

empoderamiento
Meaning
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Example
Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.
Las iniciativas de empoderamiento mejoran la confianza.
A2 noun /tɪp/

tip

consejo
Meaning
a small but useful piece of advice
Example
I received a tip on how to improve my presentation.
Recibí un consejo sobre cómo mejorar mi presentación.
C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

obligar
Meaning
to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something
Example
The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.
El contrato obliga a la empresa a proporcionar un servicio puntual.
A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

cena
Meaning
the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening
Example
The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.
La familia se reunió para la cena a las 7 PM.
C2 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

patronímico
Meaning
a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor
Example
In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.
En muchas culturas, los apellidos son patronímicos en origen.
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

alinear
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
Alinear la educación con los estándares globales es vital.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

temporalmente
Meaning
for a limited time; not permanently
Example
The road is closed temporarily for repairs.
La carretera está cerrada temporalmente para reparaciones.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

lastimoso
Meaning
deserving sympathy or compassion
Example
The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.
El perro callejero parecía lastimoso bajo la lluvia.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

encanto
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
El encanto de la vida en la ciudad atrae a muchos jóvenes.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

continuado
Meaning
Kept happening or carried on without stopping.
Example
She continued working despite the challenges.
Ella continuó trabajando a pesar de los desafíos.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

capitalista
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner
Example
The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.
El capitalista cree en la libertad del mercado.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

decisivo
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
Su acción decisiva salvó a la empresa del colapso.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

desagradable
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
El clima estaba frío y desagradable.
A1 adjective /kwɪk/

Quick

rápido
Meaning
fast; rapid; swift; happening in a short time
Example
She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question.
Ella dio una respuesta rápida a la pregunta del profesor.
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.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

primitivo
Meaning
Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.
Example
The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.
Los exploradores se adentraron en el bosque primitivo sin tocar por los humanos.
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

labio
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
Se aplicó lápiz labial en los labios antes de la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

ignorancia
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Su ignorancia sobre habilidades básicas de computación le dificultó encontrar un trabajo.
B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

necesidad
Meaning
The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
Example
Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.
La gestión de residuos es una necesidad para la sostenibilidad ambiental.
C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

iterar
Meaning
To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.
Example
The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.
El equipo de software iterará el diseño hasta que cumpla con las necesidades del usuario.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

engaño
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
Se acusó al político de engaño para ganar las elecciones.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

homogeneidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
La homogeneidad cultural del pueblo hizo que se sintiera unido.
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.
A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

cuandoquiera
Meaning
at any time that; every time that; no matter when
Example
Call me whenever you need help.
Llámame cuando necesites ayuda.
C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

tosco, sin sensibilidad o refinamiento
Meaning
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Example
His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Sus comentarios groseros ofendieron a todos en la reunión.
C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

homogéneo
Meaning
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
Example
The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.
La clase estaba formada por un grupo homogéneo de estudiantes.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

indeterminado
Meaning
Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.
Example
The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.
El proyecto se retrasó por un tiempo indeterminado.
C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

difundir un rumor
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
El escándalo se difundió rápidamente por la ciudad.
A2 noun /ˈmɪljən/

million

millón
Meaning
the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)
Example
The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week.
La película ganó más de un millón de dólares en su primera semana.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

expositivo
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
El maestro dio una conferencia expositiva sobre el tema.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

sórdido
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
El periódico expuso el pasado sórdido del político.
C1 noun flɛər

flair

habilidad natural
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
Ella tiene una habilidad especial para el diseño, siempre creando trabajos visualmente impresionantes.
B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

enriquecer
Meaning
To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.
Example
Space exploration enriches human understanding.
La exploración espacial enriquece la comprensión humana.
C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

quedarse más tiempo del necesario
Meaning
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist
Example
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
El aroma del café permaneció en la cocina por más tiempo.
C1 noun /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

restitución
Meaning
The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss
Example
The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.
El tribunal ordenó la restitución a las víctimas del fraude.
C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

righteousness

justicia
Meaning
the quality of being morally right or justifiable
Example
His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.
Su vida estuvo dedicada a la justicia y la verdad.
C2 adjective /ˈfæl.oʊ/

fallow

barbecho
Meaning
Describing land that is left unplanted for a period to restore its fertility, allowing soil to recover nutrients and break pest and disease cycles.
Example
Farmers leave their fields fallow to restore soil fertility.
Los agricultores dejan sus campos en barbecho para restaurar la fertilidad del suelo.
A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

salvaje; indomesticado
Meaning
living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled
Example
We saw wild animals in the forest.
Vimos animales salvajes en el bosque.
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

obstruir / zapato de madera
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
El fregadero estaba obstruido con desperdicios de comida.
B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

unir
Meaning
to join together or combine; to bring people or things together
Example
The crisis helped unite the community.
La crisis ayudó a unir a la comunidad.
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

destruir
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
El incendio arrasó el bosque.
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

conceptualizar
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
El artista conceptualizó un nuevo diseño para la exposición.
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

poeta
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
A Shakespeare a menudo se le llama el Poeta de Avon.
B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

estadísticas
Meaning
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
Example
The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
Las estadísticas mostraron un aumento en el número de usuarios el año pasado.
B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

muslo
Meaning
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example
He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.
Sintió dolor en su muslo derecho después de correr durante una hora.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

esperar
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
Espero que la reunión comience a las 9 a.m.
C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

condonar
Meaning
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.
Example
The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.
El gerente se negó a condonar el acoso en el lugar de trabajo.
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

afiliar
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
La escuela está afiliada a la universidad local.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

loco
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
La idea de saltar desde el acantilado parecía una locura.
B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

incapacidad
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something; incapacity
Example
His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.
Su incapacidad para resolver el problema causó retrasos en el proyecto.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

caníbal
Meaning
a person who eats the flesh of other human beings
Example
The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.
El diario del explorador describía rumores de caníbales viviendo en la isla remota.
A2 noun /reɪt/

rate

tarifa
Meaning
the cost or price of something, or the amount at which something happens
Example
The rate of inflation is increasing every year.
La tasa de inflación está aumentando cada año.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

apolítico
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
Ella prefiere mantenerse apolítica y concentrarse en su trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

peluquero
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
El peluquero exhibió abrigos finos en su tienda.
C1 adjective /fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/

Ferocious

feroz, salvaje, cruel
Meaning
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; extremely aggressive
Example
The ferocious storm destroyed many houses in the coastal area.
La feroz tormenta destruyó muchas casas en la zona costera.
B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

tentador
Meaning
appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring
Example
The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.
El pastel de chocolate parecía muy tentador en la ventana de la pastelería.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

templado
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
Ella dio una respuesta templada a las críticas.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

poco atractivo
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
A pesar de sus poco atractivos rasgos, era muy amable e inteligente.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

figurado
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
Ella usó lenguaje figurado para describir sus sentimientos.
C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

sumamente difícil
Meaning
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
Example
It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.
Fue una tarea sumamente difícil reconstruir la ciudad después del desastre.
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

burocrático
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
La burocracia a menudo retrasa la aprobación de proyectos.
C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

especie clave
Meaning
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
Example
Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.
Los lobos son una especie clave que regula las poblaciones de presas.
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

empapar
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
ella empapó la ropa en agua antes de lavarlas.
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

codicioso
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
El codicioso propietario aumentó el alquiler de manera injusta.
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

físico
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
Los componentes físicos forman la base del sistema.
A2 noun /ˈɪndʒəri/

injury

lesión
Meaning
Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.
Example
He suffered a serious injury during the football match.
Sufrió una lesión grave durante el partido de fútbol.
C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

posponer
Meaning
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Example
The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.
El político pospuso cuando se le preguntó sobre el tema controvertido.
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

carruaje
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
La familia real viajó en un hermoso carruaje durante los desfiles.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

gran caldereta de metal
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
La bruja removió su poción en una burbujeante caldereta.
B1 noun zəʊn

zone

zona
Meaning
An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.
Example
Industrial zones attract investments.
Las zonas industriales atraen inversiones.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

privilegio
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
Es un privilegio trabajar con personas tan talentosas.
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

saltar o bucear rápidamente; caer bruscamente
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
Ella se zambulló en la piscina.
C2 noun /ˈtɒksɪn/

tocsin

campana de alarma
Meaning
an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen
Example
The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.
La fuga de datos sonó como una campana de alarma para una seguridad más estricta.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

perfectible
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
La naturaleza humana es imperfecta, pero perfectible.
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

neutralizar
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
La medicina ayudó a neutralizar el veneno en su sistema.
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

puro
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
Sintió una alegría pura cuando escuchó la noticia.
A1 interjection /haɪ/

hi

hola
Meaning
a friendly greeting used when meeting someone
Example
Hi, it's nice to meet you!
¡Hola, es un placer conocerte!
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

interpolar
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
El editor interpoló un párrafo faltante en el manuscrito.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

cabaña
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
Pasaron sus vacaciones en una acogedora cabaña junto al lago.
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

munificencia
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
El hospital fue construido gracias a la munificencia de un rico donante.
B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

un gran primate similar a un mono / imitar
Meaning
a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic
Example
Children often ape the behavior of adults.
Los niños a menudo imitan el comportamiento de los adultos.
B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

curry
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
Me encanta el curry de pollo picante con arroz.
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

hereje
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
La iglesia lo declaró hereje por sus ideas radicales.
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.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

resistente
Meaning
not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand
Example
This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
Este tejido es resistente al agua y las manchas.
B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

receta
Meaning
A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.
Example
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.
El doctor le dio una receta para antibióticos.
B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

emergencia
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
La emergencia de nuevas tecnologías ha transformado la comunicación.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsweɪdʒd/

unassuaged

inquieto
Meaning
Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.
Example
His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time.
Su dolor permaneció inquieto a pesar del paso del tiempo.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Inauspicious

desafortunado
Meaning
unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable
Example
The dark clouds seemed inauspicious for the wedding.
Las nubes oscuras parecían desfavorables para la boda.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

tacañeria
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
Su tacañeria era evidente en la manera en que evitaba cualquier gasto innecesario.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

alabastro (piedra blanca mineral)
Meaning
A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.
Example
The statue was carved from pure alabaster.
La estatua fue esculpida en puro alabastro.