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C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

fraudulento
Meaning
Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.
Example
He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.
Él fue arrestado por hacer reclamaciones fraudulentas de seguros.
A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

yo
Meaning
the first person singular present tense of 'be'
Example
I am happy today.
Hoy yo estoy feliz.
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

una actuación en vivo de un músico, banda o artista; también un trabajo temporal
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
La banda tiene un gig en el club local esta noche.
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

optimista
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
A pesar de los desafíos, ella se mantuvo optimista acerca del futuro.
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

procesar y utilizar alimentos para el crecimiento
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
El hígado ayuda a metabolizar toxinas.
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

beber codiciosamente
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
Él bebió la cerveza en segundos.
B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

propuesta, plan
Meaning
A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The company made a business proposition to the investors.
La compañía hizo una propuesta de negocio a los inversionistas.
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

bistec
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
Él pidió un bistec a la parrilla con verduras.
B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

principalmente; en su mayoría
Meaning
for the most part; chiefly; primarily
Example
The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.
La conferencia fue principalmente sobre la protección ambiental y el cambio climático.
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

latir
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
Su cabeza comenzó a latir después de todo el día.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

murallas defensivas
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
Las murallas del fuerte sirvieron como una muralla defensiva contra los ataques enemigos.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

delgado, fuerte y resistente
Meaning
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
Example
The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.
El atleta delgado se movió con una velocidad y agilidad notables.
A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

pastel
Meaning
a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry
Example
My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.
Mi abuela hace el mejor pastel de manzana de la ciudad.
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

términos
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
Los términos del acuerdo están claramente delineados en el contrato.
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

boda
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
Están planeando una boda en el verano.
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.
B1 adjective ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt

independent

independiente
Meaning
Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.
Example
An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.
Una institución independiente garantiza la transparencia en la gobernanza.
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

frenético
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
El mercado de valores experimentó un comercio frenético después del anuncio.
C1 adjective /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

episodic

episódico
Meaning
Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.
Example
Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years.
Su interés por el arte era episódico, viniendo y yendo a lo largo de los años.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

sensible
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
Los humanos son seres sentientes capaces de razonar.
B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

tolerar
Meaning
to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist
Example
I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.
No puedo tolerar ese comportamiento grosero en mi salón de clases.
A2 verb /kɪd/

kid

bromear
Meaning
to joke or tease; to speak in a playful manner
Example
I'm just kidding with you.
Solo estoy bromeando contigo.
A1 adverb /noʊ/

no

no
Meaning
used to give a negative response or to show disagreement
Example
She said no to the invitation.
Ella dijo no a la invitación.
B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

acusación
Meaning
A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Example
She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.
Ella hizo una acusación de robo contra su colega.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

uninhibited

desinhibido
Meaning
Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.
Example
She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke.
Ella dio una risa desinhibida al chiste.
C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

hoz
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.
El agricultor afiló su hoz antes de cosechar el trigo.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

irreversible
Meaning
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.
Example
The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.
El daño causado por el fuego fue irreversible.
A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

tímido; vergonzoso
Meaning
nervous or timid in the company of other people
Example
The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.
El estudiante tímido rara vez participaba en las discusiones de clase.
A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

caminar
Meaning
the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace
Example
Walking every morning is good for your health.
Caminar todas las mañanas es bueno para tu salud.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

incrustar
Meaning
to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context
Example
The journalist was embedded with the military unit.
El periodista estaba incrustado con la unidad militar.
C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

buscar atención o aplausos comportándose de manera ostentosa
Meaning
To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.
Example
The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.
El actor fue acusado de hacer granstand durante el evento benéfico.
A1 number /ɪˈlɛvən/

eleven

once
Meaning
the number after ten and before twelve; 11
Example
There are eleven students in the classroom.
Hay once estudiantes en el aula.
B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

ternero
Meaning
a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals
Example
The calf stayed close to its mother.
El ternero se quedó cerca de su madre.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

ciudadela
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
La antigua ciudadela protegía la ciudad durante siglos.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

conjunción
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
Las palabras 'y' y 'pero' son conjunciones comunes.
B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

integridad
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
La integridad de los maestros fomenta un ambiente de aprendizaje positivo.
C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

espacio no rompible
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
Usa   en HTML para agregar un espacio que no se rompa en una nueva línea.
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.
C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

amnistía
Meaning
An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.
Example
The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.
El gobierno anunció una amnistía para todos los prisioneros políticos.
C2 adjective /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/

evanescent

efímero
Meaning
Quickly fading or disappearing; lasting for only a very short time.
Example
The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, fading within minutes.
La belleza del atardecer fue efímera, desvaneciéndose en minutos.
C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

represalia
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
El país amenazó con represalias contra cualquier acto de agresión.
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

nido de aves
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
Vimos un nido de aves lleno de pájaros ruidosos cerca del bosque.
C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

varianza
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
Hay una amplia varianza en los niveles de rendimiento de los estudiantes.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

microcosmos
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
El pequeño pueblo es un microcosmos de toda la nación.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

misiva
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Envió una larga misiva al gobernador.
C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

transparente
Meaning
Transparently clear; easy to understand.
Example
The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.
El agua del lago estaba tan transparente que podías ver las piedras en el fondo.
C1 noun

Kin

familia; parientes;
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

biósfera
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
El cambio climático está afectando a toda la biósfera.
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

edición
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
La última edición de la revista se vendió rápidamente.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

enredar
Meaning
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
Example
The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.
El político estaba enredado en un gran escándalo de corrupción.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

excentricidad
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
Su excentricidad lo hizo ser tanto admirado como incomprendido.
B1 adverb /ˈfriːkwəntli/

Frequently

frecuentemente; regularmente; muchas veces
Meaning
often; regularly; many times
Example
She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.
Ella visita a su abuela con frecuencia los fines de semana.
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

estadístico
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
El informe proporciona datos estadísticos sobre el crecimiento de la población.
C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

desordenar, molestar
Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
El viento desordenó su cabello.
B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

cuestionable
Meaning
doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion
Example
His questionable business practices led to an investigation.
Sus prácticas comerciales cuestionables llevaron a una investigación.
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

análisis histórico
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
El analista documentó cuidadosamente los eventos del reinado del rey.
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

teoría de dejar que otros piensen lo que quieran
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
Él sigue la teoría de 'dejar que ellos' y ignora la negatividad.
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

presionar o aplastar algo con tanta fuerza que se dañe o destruya
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
Él accidentalmente aplastó el vaso de papel con su mano.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

abrumar
Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
Ella estaba abrumada de gratitud después de recibir la ayuda.
C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

contigüidad
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
La contigüidad de los dos países facilita el comercio.
C2 verb /voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/

vociferate

vociferar
Meaning
to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
Example
The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.
Los manifestantes vociferaron contra la ley injusta.
C1 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthrall

cautivar
Meaning
to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely
Example
The magician’s tricks enthralled the children.
Los trucos del mago cautivaron a los niños.
B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

basura; chatarra
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
Limpió el garaje y tiró toda la basura vieja.
C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/

posterior

posterior
Meaning
Situated at or toward the back; later in time.
Example
The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
La parte posterior del cerebro controla la visión.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

comportamiento
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
Su comportamiento tranquilo impresionó a todos en la reunión.
C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

profuso
Meaning
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
Example
He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.
Él ofreció abundantes gracias por su ayuda oportuna.
A2 noun /ˈdʒækɪt/

Jacket

chaqueta
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front
Example
He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.
Llevaba una chaqueta de cuero para protegerse del viento frío.
B1 noun /trʌŋk/

Trunk

baúl
Meaning
a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel
Example
She packed her clothes in the trunk.
Ella empacó su ropa en el baúl.
A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

rápidamente; rápidamente
Meaning
at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly
Example
He quickly finished his homework.
Él terminó su tarea rápidamente.
C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

novio
Meaning
a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man
Example
She arrived at the party with her beau.
Ella llegó a la fiesta con su novio.
C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

característica diferenciadora
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
La característica diferenciadora de los humanos es su capacidad para razonar de manera abstracta.
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

estómago
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
Me duele el estómago después de comer demasiado.
B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

despegue
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
El despegue del avión se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

embarrar
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
Los niños embadurnaron la pared con pintura.
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

obsesivo
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
Él tiene un interés obsesivo en la limpieza.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʊntə/

junta

junta militar
Meaning
A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
Example
The junta seized power after the coup.
La junta tomó el poder después del golpe.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

regenerar
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
El lagarto puede regenerar su cola perdida.
A2 adjective /ˈreɡ.jə.lər/

Regular

regular
Meaning
happening at fixed intervals; consistent; normal; frequent
Example
She goes for regular exercise every morning at 6 AM.
Ella hace ejercicio regularmente todas las mañanas a las 6.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

impasible
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
A pesar de las noticias impactantes, ella permaneció impasible.
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 /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

souvenir
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
Compré un pequeño souvenir en la tienda de regalos.
A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

globo
Meaning
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
Example
The children played with a red balloon at the party.
Los niños jugaron con un globo rojo en la fiesta.
C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

redundancia innecesaria
Meaning
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
Example
The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.
La frase 'pasará o no pasará' es una tautología.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

extorsionar
Meaning
to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means
Example
The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.
La pandilla intentó extorsionar dinero a los tenderos locales.
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

sitio de entierro
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
El sitio de entierro de los mártires estaba cerca de la ribera.
C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

trinchera
Meaning
a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
Example
The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.
Los soldados cavaron una trinchera para protección durante la batalla.
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.
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

molesto
Meaning
causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome
Example
The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.
El ruido constante de la calle fue extremadamente molesto.
C1 noun /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Repulsion

repulsión
Meaning
a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
Example
She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.
Ella sintió una fuerte repulsión hacia la idea de comer insectos.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

base de datos
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
Los detalles de los clientes de la empresa se almacenan en una base de datos segura.
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

estratósfera
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
La estratósfera proporciona un entorno único.
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

photographer

fotógrafo
Meaning
a person who takes photographs professionally
Example
The photographer captured the beauty of nature.
El fotógrafo capturó la belleza de la naturaleza.
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

mágico
Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
La puesta de sol sobre las montanas fue una vista magica.
B1 noun rɪˈdʌk.ʃən

reduction

reducción
Meaning
The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Greenhouse gas reduction is a primary global goal.
La reducción de los gases de efecto invernadero es un objetivo global principal.
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

persona que avanza lentamente y queda atrás de los demás
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
El estudiante rezagado finalmente entregó su tarea después de la fecha límite.
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

apretar los dientes
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
Comenzó a apretar los dientes de rabia.
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

valoración
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
La valoración de la propiedad fue mucho más alta de lo esperado.
C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

sexteto
Meaning
a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers
Example
The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.
El sexteto de jazz llenó el pequeño club con un sonido cálido y en capas.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

desatento
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
El padre desatento dejó al niño solo durante horas.
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

propietario de tierras
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
El propietario de tierras arrendó una parte de su propiedad a los agricultores locales.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

instantáneo
Meaning
A very short period of time; happening immediately.
Example
He replied in an instant without hesitation.
Él respondió en un instante sin dudar.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

analfabeto
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
Los aldeanos analfabetos dependían de las tradiciones orales para preservar su historia.
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

presuntuoso
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
Ella parecía presuntuosa porque evitó hablar con los camareros.
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

viajero
Meaning
A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.
Example
The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.
El viajero salió temprano por la mañana para explorar nuevas tierras.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

con sonido sibilante
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
La palabra 'snake' comienza con un sonido sibilante.
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

clarividencia
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
Ella afirmó tener clarividencia y predijo el futuro.
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

tentación
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
Él resistió la tentación de comer todo el pastel de chocolate.
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

atascado
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
La puerta está atascada y no se abrirá.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

desinteresado
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
Su intento desinteresado de estudiar no dio buenos resultados.
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

innato o natural
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
Ella tiene un talento innato para la música.
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

bombear
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
Ellos bombeaban agua del pozo al tanque.
A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

mensaje
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
Recibí tu mensaje y responderé pronto.
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

reconstrucción
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
El proyecto de reconstrucción tomó años.
B1 verb /leɪ/

lay

poner
Meaning
to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully
Example
Please lay the book on the table.
Por favor, pon el libro sobre la mesa.
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

adoptivo
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
Ella creció en una familia adoptiva cariñosa.
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

disminuir
Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
La población del pueblo ha disminuido a lo largo de los años.
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

antagonismo
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
Había un claro antagonismo entre los dos partidos políticos.
C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

correr rápidamente
Meaning
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Example
The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.
Los ratones corrieron rápidamente por el suelo de la cocina cuando las luces se encendieron.
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

gentileza; refinamiento
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
Su natural gentileza y gracia la hicieron popular entre los círculos de alta sociedad.
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

potencialmente
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
Este proyecto es potencialmente un gran éxito.
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

malcriado
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
El niño malcriado hizo un berrinche cuando no consiguió su juguete.