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C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

forzoso
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
La policía hizo una entrada forzosa en la casa.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

descomposición
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
La descomposición de las hojas enriquece el suelo.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/

variegated

variegado
Meaning
Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.
Example
The garden was full of variegated plants.
El jardín estaba lleno de plantas variegadas.
A1 noun /ˈaʊər/

hour

hora
Meaning
A period of time equal to 60 minutes.
Example
The meeting lasted for two hours.
La reunión duró dos horas.
A2 adverb /ˈseɪf.li/

Safely

de manera segura
Meaning
in a safe manner; without danger or risk
Example
Drive safely on the icy road.
Conduce de manera segura en la carretera helada.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌtɪzəm/

egotism

egotismo
Meaning
The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.
Example
His constant boasting revealed his egotism.
Su constante jactancia reveló su egotismo.
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

baja de marea
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
Durante la baja de marea, podíamos caminar más lejos en la playa.
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

desconfiar
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
Muchas personas desconfían de los políticos.
C2 noun /ʃəˈɡrɪn/

chagrin

desdén
Meaning
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
Example
She left the room in chagrin after forgetting her lines.
Ella salió de la habitación con desdén después de olvidar sus líneas.
C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

pequeña chispa
Meaning
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
Example
There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
No había ni una chispa de duda en su mente.
C1 noun/verb /kwɪp/

quip

comentario ingenioso
Meaning
A witty remark; to make a witty or clever comment.
Example
She quipped about the weather during the meeting.
Ella hizo un comentario ingenioso sobre el clima durante la reunión.
B1 adjective /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/

environmental

ambiental
Meaning
relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition
Example
The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage.
La empresa adoptó nuevas políticas para reducir el daño ambiental.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

más reciente
Meaning
most recent in time; newest available
Example
She shared the latest updates with the team.
Ella compartió las actualizaciones más recientes con el equipo.
C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

calavera
Meaning
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
Example
The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.
La bandera pirata estaba marcada con una terrible calavera.
B1 noun /ˈen.tri/

Entry

entrada; inscripción
Meaning
an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record
Example
His entry into the competition was submitted just before the deadline.
Su entrada en la competencia fue presentada justo antes de la fecha límite.
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

teoría
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
La teoría de la relatividad de Einstein revolucionó la física.
B1 noun /tɜːm/

term

término
Meaning
a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept
Example
The term 'machine learning' is commonly used in technology.
El término 'aprendizaje automático' se usa comúnmente en la tecnología.
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

bomba
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
La unidad de desactivación de bombas desactivó cuidadosamente el dispositivo explosivo.
C2 noun /vɛkˈseɪʃən/

vexation

exasperación
Meaning
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Example
She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays.
Ella no pudo esconder su exasperación después de los repetidos retrasos.
C2 noun /ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/

ethnology

etnología
Meaning
the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
Example
She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.
Ella se especializó en etnología para entender mejor la diversidad cultural.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

sobrenatural
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
El bosque estaba lleno de un resplandor sobrenatural.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

tajante
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
Su crítica tajante a la política no dejó lugar a malentendidos.
C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

clarividente
Meaning
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
Example
The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.
El clarividente predijo que ella viajaría al extranjero pronto.
C1 adjective /ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/

eminent

eminente
Meaning
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Example
He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.
Él es un científico eminente conocido por su investigación innovadora.
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

felicidad
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

paquete
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
Compró un paquete de galletas en la tienda.
C1 adjective /ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

enterprising

emprendedor
Meaning
showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success
Example
She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.
Ella es una joven emprendedora emprendedora.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

expansivo
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
Disfrutaron de la vista expansiva desde la cima de la colina.
A2 adjective /ˈriː.sənt/

Recent

reciente; nuevo; actual;
Meaning
happening not long ago; new; current;
Example
The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.
Los recientes cambios en los patrones climáticos preocupan a los científicos.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

dependencia
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
Su dependencia de la tecnología hizo que fuera difícil trabajar sin internet.
A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

queso
Meaning
a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile
Example
She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
Ella añadió queso rallado a la pasta para darle más sabor.
A2 verb /haɪd/

hide

esconder
Meaning
to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view
Example
Children like to hide during games.
A los niños les gusta esconderse durante los juegos.
A2 noun /ˈfæktəri/

factory

fábrica
Meaning
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.
Example
He works in a shoe factory.
Él trabaja en una fábrica de zapatos.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

divisivo
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
Example
His dissentious remarks divided the group further.
Sus comentarios divisivos dividieron aún más al grupo.
C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

felicidad
Meaning
To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house
Example
He had to stoop to pick up the coin.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

omnipotent

omnipotente
Meaning
Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.
Example
In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.
En muchas religiones, Dios se considera omnipotente.
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

dentífrico
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
Él compró un dentífrico herbal nuevo en la farmacia.
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

desfiladero
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
El río formó un profundo desfiladero a través de las montañas.
A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

blanco; puro
Meaning
of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure
Example
She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
Ella usó un hermoso vestido blanco en la boda.
C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

absurdo
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
Es absurdo pensar que la Tierra es plana.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

nido de ave rapaz
Meaning
an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey
Example
The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.
El halcón protegió su nido ferozmente.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

follaje
Meaning
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Example
The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.
El follaje de otoño se veía impresionante en el parque.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

marca, marcador
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
Usó un marcador rojo para subrayar los puntos importantes.
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 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

amortización
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
El calendario de amortización mostró un plan de pago de 10 años.
C1 adjective ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk

intrinsic

intrínseco, esencial, natural
Meaning
Belonging naturally; essential. Existing as a natural or basic part of something.
Example
Creativity is an intrinsic quality of a great artist.
La creatividad es una cualidad intrínseca de un gran artista.
B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

derechos humanos
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
Los derechos humanos protegen las libertades individuales.
B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

narciso
Meaning
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
Example
The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.
Los narcisos florecieron temprano esta primavera en el prado.
C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

intrusión de salinidad
Meaning
The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.
Example
Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.
La intrusión de salinidad afecta las regiones costeras.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

burlas
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
Los colegas disfrutaron de un poco de banter ligero durante la reunión.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

integrado
Meaning
Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.
Example
Integrated systems optimize efficiency.
Los sistemas integrados optimizan la eficiencia.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

notable
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
Hubo una mejora notable en su desempeño.
B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

definir
Meaning
to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
Example
The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.
El maestro le pidió al estudiante que definiera la palabra 'democracia'.
B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

ocio; tiempo libre
Meaning
time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment
Example
She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.
A ella le gusta leer libros en su tiempo libre.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

unwonted

inusitado
Meaning
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
Example
She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.
Ella habló con una suavidad inusual que sorprendió a todos.
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

retener
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
La empresa decidió retener a sus empleados experimentados.
B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

ayuda
Meaning
help or support, typically of a practical nature
Example
The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.
Los voluntarios proporcionaron ayuda a las víctimas de la inundación.
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

campeón / ganador
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
Él es el nuevo campeón del torneo de boxeo.
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

manchar
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
El escándalo manchó la reputación del político.
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

edificio redondo
Meaning
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
Example
Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.
Los turistas se reunieron dentro de la gran rotonda del capitolio.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

recalcar en exceso
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
El profesor no recalcó el punto cuando los estudiantes ya lo entendieron.
C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

lado a lado
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
Los soldados marcharon dos lado a lado por la calle.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

no oficial
Meaning
not officially authorized or confirmed; informal
Example
The unofficial results showed a close race.
Los resultados no oficiales mostraron una carrera reñida.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

hibisco
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
Las brillantes flores rojas de hibisco decoraban la entrada de la casa.
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

disfrutar / condimento
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
Ella disfrutó mucho de la oportunidad de viajar al extranjero.
B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

desvanecerse
Meaning
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
Example
The colors of the old photo have started to fade.
Los colores de la foto antigua empezaron a desvanecerse.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

despreocupación
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Ella caminaba con un aire de despreocupación, sin preocuparse por los desafíos que venían.
C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

recurrente
Meaning
happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;
Example
She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.
Ella ha estado sufriendo dolores de cabeza recurrentes durante meses.
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

objeto curioso
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
Ella compró un objeto curioso en la tienda de antigüedades.
A2 verb riˈsaɪklɪŋ

recycling

reciclaje
Meaning
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.
Example
Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste.
El reciclaje de plástico ayuda a reducir los residuos.
B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

misil
Meaning
a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target
Example
The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.
El ejército lanzó un misil hacia la base enemiga.
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

capacidad de tomar decisiones
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
Su capacidad de tomar decisiones durante la crisis salvó a la empresa.
A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

salida
Meaning
A way out of a place; the act of leaving.
Example
He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.
Él rápidamente encontró la salida más cercana durante el simulacro de incendio.
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

sin embargo
Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
Él estaba cansado; sin embargo, siguió trabajando.
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

balancearse
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
El pequeño barco comenzó a balancearse en las olas.
A2 noun /ˈtrʌb.əl/

Trouble

problema; dificultad
Meaning
difficulty or problems; effort or exertion made to do something
Example
The car broke down and caused a lot of trouble for the family.
El coche se descompuso y causó muchos problemas a la familia.
C1 noun /stents/

stents

stents
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
Los stents fueron colocados con éxito utilizando técnicas robóticas.
C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

canción de cuna
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
Ella cantaba una canción de cuna a su bebé todas las noches.
A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

dar
Meaning
to freely transfer something to someone
Example
I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.
Doy regalos a mis amigos en sus cumpleaños.
B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

documento
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
Ella documentó cuidadosamente todos los gastos del viaje.
C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

un mango redondeado en una puerta o cajón; un interruptor redondeado pequeño en una máquina
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
Giró el pomo de latón para abrir la puerta de madera vieja.
C1 /ˈdʒɛtɪsən/

jettison

abandonar
Meaning
to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted
Example
The crew had to jettison cargo to save the sinking ship.
La tripulación tuvo que abandonar la carga para salvar el barco que se hundía.
B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

además
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
El trabajo es desafiante; además, requiere excelentes habilidades de comunicación.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊtʃər/

cloture

procedimiento de cierre
Meaning
a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
Example
The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate.
El Senado invocó el cierre para terminar el largo debate.
C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

amortiguar
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
Ella intentó amortiguar su risa con una bufanda.
B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

montón
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
Colocó los libros en un montón sobre la mesa.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

germinal
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
La idea todavía estaba en su etapa germinal.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

palanca
Meaning
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
Example
He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.
Él usó una barra de hierro para sacar los clavos viejos.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪvələs/

frivolous

frívolo
Meaning
Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or unimportant.
Example
She dismissed the frivolous complaint quickly.
Ella desestimó la queja frívola rápidamente.
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.
B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

efectivamente
Meaning
in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully
Example
The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.
El equipo trabajó juntos efectivamente para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

subjetivo
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
La belleza a menudo se considera un concepto subjetivo.
C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

desilusión
Meaning
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
Example
The scandal disillusioned many voters.
El escándalo desilusionó a muchos votantes.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

discriminating

discriminatorio
Meaning
Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.
Example
She is known for her discriminating taste in art.
Es conocida por su gusto discriminatorio en el arte.
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

detener
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
La policía arrestará al sospechoso mañana.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

fracción; parte
Meaning
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something
Example
Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.
Solo una pequeña fracción de la población votó en las elecciones locales.
B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

un edificio o granja donde se produce leche; productos derivados de la leche; una tienda que vende leche y productos lácteos
Meaning
a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
Example
The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.
La lechería local proporciona leche fresca y queso a todo el vecindario.
C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

estructura de refuerzo
Meaning
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
Example
The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.
El pescador remó su canoa con outtrigger a través de la laguna.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

color mezclado
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
El color mezclado creó un hermoso gradiente en el lienzo.
C2 adjective /ˈkwɛrʊləs/

querulous

quejoso
Meaning
Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.
Example
The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail.
El cliente quejoso seguía encontrando fallos en cada detalle.
B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

remedio
Meaning
a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem
Example
This herbal remedy helps with headaches.
Este remedio de hierbas ayuda a aliviar los dolores de cabeza.
C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

lazo
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
El vaquero lasso al caballo rápidamente.
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

maldad
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
La maldad del villano aterrorizó a los habitantes del pueblo.
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

colosal
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
Las colosales pirámides de Egipto son una maravilla de la arquitectura.
B1 noun /ˈtriːtmənt/

Treatment

tratamiento
Meaning
medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something
Example
The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.
El doctor recomendó un nuevo tratamiento para su condición.
A2 noun /mæp/

map

mapa
Meaning
a drawing that shows the features of an area of land or sea
Example
He studied the map before starting his journey.
Estudió el mapa antes de comenzar su viaje.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

cosmografía
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
Los eruditos medievales practicaban la cosmografía para trazar las estrellas y los planetas.
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.
A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

a ti mismo
Meaning
used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection
Example
You should look after yourself.
Debes cuidarte a ti mismo.
C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

reprobación
Meaning
Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.
Example
The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark.
El rostro del profesor mostró una clara reprobación ante el comentario grosero del estudiante.
C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

progreso
Meaning
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
Example
The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.
La compañía hizo avances significativos en el mercado móvil.
B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

analista
Meaning
a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions
Example
The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.
El analista financiero predijo un aumento en el mercado de valores.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

destreza y habilidad
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Su destreza en las negociaciones ayudó a cerrar el trato con éxito.
A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

la
Meaning
used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw her at the park yesterday.
La vi en el parque ayer.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

extensión; ampliación
Meaning
the action of extending something; additional time or space
Example
The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.
El profesor concedió una extensión para la fecha límite de la tarea.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

marrón
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
El papel viejo tenía un tinte marrón debido a la edad.
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

mencionado anteriormente
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
Las condiciones mencionadas anteriormente deben cumplirse antes de la aprobación.
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

biodiversidad
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
Las selvas tropicales albergan una gran biodiversidad.
B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

estrategia
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Example
The strategy ensured success.
La estrategia aseguró el éxito.
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

líquido de riego
Meaning
A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.
Example
The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.
El doctor usó un irrigante estéril durante el procedimiento.