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B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

perdonador
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
Ella tiene una naturaleza perdonadora y rara vez guarda rencor.
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

silabeación
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
Una correcta silabeación ayuda a una pronunciación correcta.
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

violación
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
La empresa sufrió una violación de seguridad de datos.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

entitlement

derecho
Meaning
the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment; a right to benefits
Example
The program provides entitlement to health care.
El programa otorga derecho a la atención médica.
A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

bar, bloquear
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
Decidieron encontrarse en el bar después del trabajo.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

improbable
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
Parece improbable que llegue a tiempo.
B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

Marte
Meaning
The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war
Example
Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.
Los científicos están planeando una misión tripulada a Marte en la próxima década.
B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

adicción
Meaning
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.
Example
His addiction to video games affected his studies.
Su adicción a los videojuegos afectó sus estudios.
C1 noun ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən

intuition

intuición
Meaning
The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.
Example
Her intuition told her something was wrong.
Su intuición le dijo que algo estaba mal.
A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

está bien
Meaning
used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding
Example
Okay, let's go to the park.
Está bien, vamos al parque.
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

reunir
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
los estudiantes se reunieron en el salón para la reunión.
A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

mejor
Meaning
Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
Example
She is the best student in the class.
Ella es la mejor estudiante de la clase.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪkəl/

optical

óptico
Meaning
related to or used in seeing or sight
Example
The optical illusion fooled everyone at the exhibition.
La ilusión óptica engañó a todos en la exposición.
C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

augurio
Meaning
A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.
Example
The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.
Las nubes oscuras fueron vistas como un augurio de una tormenta que se acercaba.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

atar
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Esta fuerza une los quarks.
B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

seleccionar
Meaning
to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out
Example
Please select your favorite color.
Por favor, selecciona tu color favorito.
B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

montañoso
Meaning
having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes
Example
The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.
El pueblo está situado en una región montañosa.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

despensa
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
La despensa estaba llena de pan fresco y queso.
C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

regente
Meaning
a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young
Example
The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.
El príncipe actuó como regente hasta que el rey alcanzó la mayoría de edad.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

fosforescencia
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
Las criaturas del fondo marino exhibieron una hermosa fosforescencia.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

perceptible
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
Hubo un cambio perceptible en la atmósfera.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

inepto, irresponsable
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
Su actitud inepta en el trabajo causó varios plazos perdidos.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

reintegrar
Meaning
To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
Example
The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.
El programa ayuda a los prisioneros a reintegrarse en la sociedad.
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

adulador
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
El rey estaba rodeado de aduladores que solo le decían lo que quería oír.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

musculoso y fuerte
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
El atleta tenía una constitución musculosa que mostraba su fuerza.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

rasgo
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Sus delicados rasgos revelaron su noble nacimiento.
C1 verb /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

equalize

igualar
Meaning
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
Example
The team equalized the score in the last minute.
El equipo igualó el marcador en el último minuto.
C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

hechizado; cautivado
Meaning
completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted
Example
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.
Los niños se quedaron hechizados mientras el mago hacía sus trucos.
C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

lucha a caballo
Meaning
to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
Example
The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.
Los caballeros se prepararon para luchar a caballo frente a la multitud animada.
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

altura
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
La altura de la torre impresionó a los visitantes.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

inmutable
Meaning
remaining the same over time; not changing
Example
Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.
Su amor por su familia fue inmutable a lo largo de los años.
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

matrimonio
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
Han estado felizmente unidos en matrimonio durante veinte años.
B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

reanudar
Meaning
to start again after a pause or interruption
Example
We will resume the meeting after lunch.
Reanudaremos la reunión después del almuerzo.
C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

composición musical
Meaning
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Example
She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.
Ella tocó un concierto de Mozart con la orquesta.
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

fuerte
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
Ella cree firmemente en el poder del pensamiento positivo.
C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

indolencia
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
Su indolencia le impidió terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

esparcir
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
El viento dispersó las hojas por el jardín.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

intangible
Meaning
unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand
Example
There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.
Había una sensación intangible de miedo en la habitación.
B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

fuerza interior
Meaning
Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.
Example
Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.
El servicio comunitario fomenta la fuerza interior en los individuos.
C2 adverb /ˌfɔːrθˈwɪθ/

Forthwith

inmediatamente; sin demora; al instante
Meaning
immediately; without delay; at once
Example
The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith.
El gerente ordenó al empleado detener la práctica peligrosa de inmediato.
B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

desnudo
Meaning
Wearing no clothes; naked.
Example
The artist painted a nude model.
El artista pintó un modelo desnudo.
C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

microscópico
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.
La muestra contenía partículas microscópicas.
B2 noun/verb /ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

fostering

fomentar
Meaning
The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.
Example
Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.
Los buenos maestros desempeñan un papel clave en fomentar la creatividad en los estudiantes.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

letra cursiva
Meaning
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
Example
The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.
El maestro pidió a los estudiantes que escribieran el ensayo con letra cursiva.
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

desolado
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
El futuro parecía desolado después de la recesión económica.
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

impotente
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
Ella se sintió impotente contra el sistema injusto.
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

ideal
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
Este lugar es ideal para un picnic.
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

proscribir
Meaning
to forbid something by law or authority
Example
The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.
La nueva ley proscribirá el uso de productos químicos dañinos en la agricultura.
B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

acusar
Meaning
to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing
Example
She accused him of stealing her wallet.
Ella lo acusó de robar su billetera.
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

haría
Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
Él dijo que él me ayudaría mañana.
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

expresar una opinión
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
El profesor opinó que la política fracasaría.
C2 verb /ˈbɒtənaɪz/

botanize

estudiar plantas
Meaning
to study plants in their natural environment
Example
They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation.
Fueron al bosque a estudiar plantas durante sus vacaciones.
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

situación o evento que crea un aumento repentino en la riqueza, la buena suerte o las ganancias
Meaning
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
Example
The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.
El descubrimiento de petróleo fue una bonanza para el pequeño país.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndər/

faultfinder

buscador de fallos
Meaning
a person who habitually finds fault with others
Example
He is such a faultfinder that nothing anyone does is ever good enough.
Es un buscador de fallos tan grande que nada de lo que haga alguien está nunca lo suficientemente bien.
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

engaño; fraude; mentira
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
Su engaño fue descubierto cuando la verdad sobre sus calificaciones salió a la luz.
C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

claro y fácil de entender
Meaning
Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.
Example
His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.
Su explicación era tan clara que todos la entendieron.
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

lamentarse
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
Ella no lamentó su desgracia, sino que trabajó más duro para mejorar su vida.
C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

altruismo, preocupación desinteresada por el bienestar de los demás
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
Su altruismo motivó a otros a ofrecerse como voluntarios.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

asimétrico
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
El diseño del edificio es asimétrico y poco común.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

excursivo
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
Su conferencia excursive dejó a los estudiantes confundidos sobre el tema principal.
C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

lesión
Meaning
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
Example
The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.
El doctor examinó cuidadosamente la lesión en la piel.
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

persona en una posición subordinada; en el ejército, un oficial joven
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
El subalterno era responsable de dirigir un pequeño pelotón de soldados.
A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

Navidad
Meaning
an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25
Example
Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.
Las familias se reúnen para celebrar la Navidad con alegría y amor.
A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

milla
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
Caminó una milla para llegar a la parada del autobús.
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

miseria; pobreza extrema; sufrimiento
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
La familia pobre vivió en completa miseria después de perder su hogar.
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

edificio
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
El museo es un impresionante edificio en el centro de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ɪˈklɪps/

Eclipse

eclipse (del sol o la luna)
Meaning
an obscuring of light from one celestial body by another; a decline or loss
Example
The total solar eclipse darkened the sky for several minutes.
El eclipse solar total oscureció el cielo durante varios minutos.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrkən/

hearken

escuchar atentamente
Meaning
To listen attentively; to give heed.
Example
He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions.
Él escucharía atentamente los consejos de su mentor antes de tomar decisiones.
C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

transferencia
Meaning
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
Example
The transference of knowledge is essential in education.
La transferencia de conocimiento es esencial en la educación.
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

arrodillarse
Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
él se arrodilló ante su jefe para evitar el castigo.
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

sinérgico
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
Un efecto sinérgico ocurre cuando los nutrientes trabajan juntos.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

antipatía
Meaning
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.
Había una antipatía mutua entre las dos empresas rivales.
B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

étnico
Meaning
relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition
Example
The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.
El festival celebró las diversas comunidades étnicas de la ciudad.
A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

al aire libre
Meaning
situated, existing, or done outside a building
Example
We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.
Planeamos un picnic al aire libre para el fin de semana.
C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

réplica
Meaning
a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
Example
His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.
Su aguda réplica silenció a la multitud.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

competente; capaz
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
Ella es una gerente competente que maneja todas las tareas de manera eficiente.
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

dar con la cabeza, el trasero de algo
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
El cabrón dio un golpe a la cerca con sus cuernos.
C2 adjective /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/

Voluble

hablador; locuaz
Meaning
speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words
Example
The voluble salesman talked for hours about his products.
El hablador vendedor habló durante horas sobre sus productos.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

favorable
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
Las condiciones climáticas fueron favorables para el evento al aire libre.
C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

suspender una sesión
Meaning
to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it
Example
The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.
El presidente decidió suspender el parlamento hasta que la crisis fuera resuelta.
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

sin fundamento; infundado; sin base
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
Las acusaciones contra él eran completamente infundadas.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

aliviado
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Se sintió aliviada después de escuchar la buena noticia.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

bochornoso y húmedo
Meaning
uncomfortably warm and humid
Example
It was a muggy afternoon in July.
Era una tarde bochornosa en julio.
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

albaricoque
Meaning
a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh
Example
The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.
El árbol de albaricoque produce frutas dulces en verano.
C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

un animal de un año, especialmente un caballo
Meaning
an animal that is one year old, especially a horse
Example
The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.
El granjero vendió el añojo en el mercado de ganado.
B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

símbolo / ficha
Meaning
A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.
Example
She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.
Ella le dio un pequeño regalo como un token de gratitud.
B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

rubio
Meaning
having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
Example
She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.
Ella tiene el cabello largo y rubio que brilla al sol.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

conocimiento secreto
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
Ella estaba al tanto de las discusiones confidenciales.
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

conformable
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
Sus acciones fueron conformables a las reglas de la institución.
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

prejuicio
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
Su prejuicio a favor de la tradición lo hizo resistir al cambio.
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

cojo; lisiado
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
El caballo herido estaba cojo y no podía caminar bien.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

fernería, lugar donde se cultivan helechos
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
La jardinera estaba llena de plantas exóticas en la fernería.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtaɪs/

entice

atraer
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store.
El anuncio fue diseñado para atraer a los clientes a la tienda.
B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

plantación
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
La plantación de caña de azúcar se extendió por millas a través del valle.
B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

maratón
Meaning
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
Example
She completed the marathon in under four hours.
Ella completó el maratón en menos de cuatro horas.
B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

experiencia
Meaning
Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Example
His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.
Su experiencia en diseño gráfico es ampliamente reconocida.
C2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/

undergird

sustentar, reforzar
Meaning
to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen
Example
Strong values undergird a healthy society.
Los valores fuertes sustentan una sociedad saludable.
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

enumerar
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
Ella enumeró las razones para su decisión.
B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

xilófono
Meaning
a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones
Example
The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.
A los niños les gustó tocar el xilófono colorido en la clase de música.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

artista virtuoso
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
El pianista es un verdadero artista virtuoso, cautivando a audiencias en todo el mundo.
C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

disyuntor (algo que rompe, una ola grande que se rompe cerca de la orilla, o un dispositivo que interrumpe un circuito eléctrico)
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
El disyuntor se disparó durante la tormenta, cortando la electricidad.
C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

de todo corazón
Meaning
showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic
Example
She gave her wholehearted support to the project.
Ella dio su apoyo de todo corazón al proyecto.
B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

abogado
Meaning
a person who practices law; a lawyer
Example
She hired an attorney to represent her in court.
Ella contrató un abogado para representarla en la corte.
B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

renacuajo
Meaning
the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail
Example
The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.
El estanque estaba lleno de renacuajos nadando por todas partes.
A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

sociedad
Meaning
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Example
Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.
La sociedad juega un papel crucial en la formación de los valores de un individuo.
C1 noun /fɔːn/

Fawn

cervatillo
Meaning
a young deer; a light yellowish-brown color
Example
The mother deer protects her fawn from predators.
La cierva protege a su cervatillo de los depredadores.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

deficiencia; falta; insuficiencia
Meaning
a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency
Example
The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.
El doctor diagnosticó una deficiencia de vitamina D en la prueba de sangre del paciente.
C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

un pequeño trozo de comida sabrosa; una pequeña pieza interesante de información
Meaning
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
Example
She served delicious titbits at the party.
Ella sirvió deliciosos bocaditos en la fiesta.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluː.sɪv/

Illusive

ilusorio; que parece existir pero no es real; engañoso
Meaning
deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading
Example
The promise of easy money proved to be illusive and misleading.
La promesa de dinero fácil resultó ser ilusoria y engañosa.
C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

parable
Meaning
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Example
Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.
Jesús a menudo enseñaba usando una parábola para transmitir verdades más profundas.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

sabroso (salado o picante)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
El restaurante sirve una variedad de platos sabrosos.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

laberinto
Meaning
A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation
Example
The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.
Los niños se perdieron en el laberinto de maíz en el festival de la cosecha.
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

circunferencia
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
La profesora nos pidió calcular la circunferencia del círculo.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

combinación / mezcla
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
Este plato es una combinación perfecta de sabores dulces y picantes.
B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

urgencia
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
La urgencia de la situación requirió atención médica inmediata.
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 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

mutilar
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
El antiguo manuscrito fue mutilado por un manejo descuidado.
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

agitar
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
Él brandió una espada para asustar a los intrusos.
B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

perseverar
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay
Example
He persevered through many failures before succeeding.
Él perseveró a través de muchos fracasos antes de tener éxito.
B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

consolar
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
Ella trató de consolar a su amiga después de la pérdida.
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

inculpar
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
La evidencia parecía inculpar al sospechoso en el crimen.