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B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn/

genuine

genuino
Meaning
real and authentic; not fake or artificial
Example
This is a genuine leather bag.
Este es un bolso de cuero genuino.
B2 verb /liːp/

leap

saltar
Meaning
to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps
Example
The cat leaped onto the table.
El gato saltó sobre la mesa.
B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

ecosistema
Meaning
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Example
A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.
Un ecosistema equilibrado es crucial para la sostenibilidad ambiental.
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

confluencia
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
La confluencia de ideas de diferentes culturas creó una discusión enriquecedora.
B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

producción de oxígeno
Meaning
The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.
Example
Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.
Las plantas son vitales para la producción de oxígeno y el mantenimiento de la vida.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

amabilidad
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
Su amabilidad lo hizo popular entre sus compañeros.
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

detonación
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
La repentina detonación sacudió todo el edificio.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

posponer
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
La reunión fue pospuesta hasta la próxima semana.
A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

preocupación, asunto de preocupación
Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
Los problemas ambientales nos conciernen a todos.
C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

chaleco
Meaning
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket
Example
He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.
Él llevaba un chaleco negro con su traje.
B1 noun /ˈfɪkʃən/

fiction

ficción
Meaning
Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.
Example
She enjoys reading science fiction novels.
A ella le gusta leer novelas de ciencia ficción.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

descorazonado
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
Se veía descorazonado después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

comatoso
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
El paciente comatoso fue mantenido bajo constante observación.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

imprudente
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
Era imprudente conducir en un clima tan tormentoso.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt/

incogitant

desconsiderado
Meaning
Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.
Example
It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment.
Fue incogitante de su parte hacer un comentario tan grosero.
C2 noun /friːz/

frieze

friso
Meaning
a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling
Example
The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology.
El friso sobre la entrada representa escenas de la mitología antigua.
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

extraño
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
Él contó una historia extraña que nadie podía creer.
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

trapo rasgado
Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
La vieja bandera colgaba hecha trizas después de la tormenta.
C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

hegemonía
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
El imperio mantuvo su hegemonía sobre los estados vecinos.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

sureste
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
La ciudad está ubicada en el sureste del país.
B1 verb /rɪˈdʒekt/

reject

rechazar
Meaning
to refuse to accept or consider something
Example
The committee decided to reject the proposal.
El comité decidió rechazar la propuesta.
C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

ruido discordante
Meaning
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.
El ruido discordante de las bocinas hacía imposible concentrarse.
C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

sextante
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
Usando un sextante, el navegante fijó la posición del barco al mediodía.
C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

rebajar
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
Él se negó a rebajarse ante el rey.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

injurious

perjudicial
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Example
Smoking is injurious to health.
Fumar es perjudicial para la salud.
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

anís estrellado
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
Ella agregó anís estrellado a la sopa para darle un sabor aromático.
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

acreditar
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
La universidad está acreditada por el consejo nacional de educación.
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

idolatrar
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
La prensa comenzó a lionizar al joven científico después de su descubrimiento.
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

apagar
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
Ella apagó las velas de su pastel de cumpleaños.
C1 verb /ɡloʊt/

gloat

regodearse
Meaning
To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.
Example
He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.
Él no pudo evitar regodearse sobre el fracaso de su rival.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

iluminado; esclarecido; sabio;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
El maestro iluminado compartió sabiduría con todos sus estudiantes.
A2 adjective /ˈmeɪdʒər/

major

importante
Meaning
important, serious, or significant
Example
Climate change is a major concern for the world.
El cambio climático es una preocupación importante para el mundo.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

cósmico, vasto
Meaning
relating to the universe or cosmos; vast
Example
Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.
Los astrónomos estudian fenómenos cósmicos para entender el universo.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

lineal
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
El artista utilizó la perspectiva lineal en sus dibujos.
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

masacre
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
El ejército masacró a los inocentes civiles.
C1 verb /siːd/

cede

ceder
Meaning
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
Example
The country ceded territory after losing the war.
El país cedió territorio después de perder la guerra.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

mezcla confusa; un montón de cosas mezcladas
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
La habitación era una mezcla confusa de muebles viejos, libros y decoraciones aleatorias.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

aparición fantasmagórica
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
Los niños se asustaron por la repentina aparición en la casa vieja.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

excesivamente arrogante
Meaning
excessively arrogant or prideful
Example
His overweening pride cost him many friends.
Su exceso de orgullo le costó muchos amigos.
A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

viaje
Meaning
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Example
They took a trip to the mountains last summer.
Hicieron un viaje a las montañas el verano pasado.
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

evitar decir la verdad
Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
El político comenzó a evadir cuando le preguntaron sobre el escándalo.
C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

origen, génesis
Meaning
The origin or mode of formation of something.
Example
The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.
El génesis de Internet cambió el mundo para siempre.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

postrado
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
Él se tiró postrado en el suelo después de la larga batalla.
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.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

adicto
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
Él es un adicto a los videojuegos que pasa horas jugando todos los días.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

aleatorio
Meaning
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Example
His haphazard approach led to project failure.
Su enfoque aleatorio condujo al fracaso del proyecto.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

dissertation

tesis
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation.
Ella pasó dos años escribiendo su tesis doctoral.
C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

administrar
Meaning
to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine
Example
The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.
El comité administrará la nueva política en todos los departamentos.
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

moratoria
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
El gobierno anunció una moratoria sobre las nuevas licencias de minería.
B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

capital; riqueza; fondos
Meaning
the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets
Example
Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.
París es la capital de Francia y también un importante centro financiero.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

cisterna
Meaning
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
Example
The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.
La casa antigua todavía tenía una cisterna para recoger agua de lluvia.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

importante relacionado con la agricultura
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
El invierno es importante para la producción de cultivos.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

arabilidad
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
La arabilidad de la tierra depende de la calidad del suelo y de la disponibilidad de agua.
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

arte del gobierno
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
El líder fue elogiado por su excepcional arte del gobierno en el manejo de relaciones internacionales.
C2 adjective /ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

heteromorphic

heteromórfico
Meaning
Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.
Example
Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.
Las mariposas son heteromórficas durante su ciclo de vida, cambiando de forma de larva a adulta.
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

psychopathic

psicópata
Meaning
Relating to or affected by psychopathy; showing chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent behavior.
Example
The film portrayed a psychopathic killer with no sense of empathy.
La película retrataba a un asesino psicópata sin ningún sentido de empatía.
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

trillado
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
El discurso estaba lleno de frases trilladas.
B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

arquitectura
Meaning
The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.
Example
Ancient architecture is fascinating.
La arquitectura antigua es fascinante.
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

indigestión
Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
Él evitó la comida picante porque a menudo le provocaba indigestión.
B1 noun ˈbæriə(r)

barrier

barrera
Meaning
A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
Example
The barrier prevented entry.
La barrera impidió la entrada.
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

defensa legítima
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
El país afirmó que era defensa legítima.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

escéptico
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Ella era escéptica sobre el nuevo plan.
A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

dátiles
Meaning
sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees
Example
Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.
Los dátiles se comen comúnmente durante el Ramadán para romper el ayuno.
C1 verb /vɪə(r)/

veer

cambiar de dirección
Meaning
to change direction suddenly
Example
The car veered off the road to avoid the accident.
El coche viró fuera de la carretera para evitar el accidente.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

nova
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
Los astrónomos descubrieron una nueva nova en la constelación.
C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

regatear
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
Estuvieron regateando el precio durante una hora.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

improiedad
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
El político fue acusado de impropiedad financiera.
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

estado de ánimo; humor;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
Ella estaba de buen humor después de recibir las noticias.
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

ranura
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
Inserta la tarjeta en la ranura para abrir la puerta.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

envidioso/a; celoso/a
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
Ella se sintió envidiosa del nuevo coche de su amiga.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

concejal
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
El concejal habló con los vecinos sobre las carreteras.
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

pez con caparazón
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
El pez con caparazón es conocido por su cubierta protectora única.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

indiscriminado
Meaning
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
Example
The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.
El uso indiscriminado de pesticidas daña el medio ambiente.
B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

borracho
Meaning
affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior
Example
He was too drunk to walk straight.
Estaba demasiado borracho para caminar recto.
A1 verb /laɪk/

like

gustar
Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
Me gusta leer libros en mi tiempo libre.
C1 adjective /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

cumulative

cumulativo
Meaning
Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.
Example
The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health.
El efecto acumulativo del estrés puede dañar tu salud.
A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

seguir
Meaning
to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after
Example
The children followed their teacher into the classroom.
Los niños siguieron a su maestro al aula.
C2 verb /ˈvæsɪleɪt/

vacillate

felicidad
Meaning
to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
Example
He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

tema
Meaning
a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing
Example
The topic of the meeting was company expansion.
El tema de la reunión fue la expansión de la empresa.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

inmunizado
Meaning
protected from disease or from the effects of something
Example
Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.
Los niños vacunados están inmunizados contra muchas enfermedades.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

ilimitado
Meaning
Without limits or bounds.
Example
The universe is often described as illimitable.
El universo a menudo se describe como ilimitado.
C1 adjective /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

illegitimate

ilegítimo
Meaning
Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.
Example
The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.
El tribunal dictaminó que el contrato era ilegítimo.
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

noticias
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
Las noticias sobre la tormenta se extendieron rápidamente.
A2 noun /ɡɑːrd/

Guard

guardia; vigilante
Meaning
a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury
Example
The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.
El guardia de seguridad revisó la identificación de todos antes de permitir la entrada al edificio.
C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

sabana (con árboles dispersos)
Meaning
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
Example
Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.
Las jirafas pastaban en los árboles de acacia a través de la amplia sabana.
C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

propiciar
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
Él ofreció regalos para propiciar a los dioses enojados.
C2 noun kwɔːrk

quark

quark
Meaning
A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.
Example
Quarks form protons and neutrons.
Los quarks forman protones y neutrones.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

cornisa
Meaning
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
Example
The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.
La elegante cornisa añadió un toque clásico a la sala de estar.
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.
B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

extinto
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
Algunas especies se están extinguiendo debido a la sobrepesca.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

reverencia
Meaning
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Example
She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.
Ella dio una rápida reverencia antes de salir del escenario.
B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

eco-turismo
Meaning
A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Example
Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.
El eco-turismo promueve viajes responsables a áreas naturales.
C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

responsabilidad
Meaning
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
Example
The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.
Las responsabilidades de la empresa superaron sus activos.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

artesano
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.
El artesano creó una hermosa silla de madera.
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

pálido
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
Su rostro se volvió pálido cuando escuchó la terrible noticia.
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

multar / defraudar
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
El funcionario corrupto fue multado por su mala conducta.
B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

monje
Meaning
a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows
Example
The monk spent hours in meditation each day.
El monje pasó horas en meditación cada día.
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

rodear
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
Las montañas rodean el pequeño pueblo.
A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

negro
Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido negro a la fiesta.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

inventar
Meaning
to create or design something that has not existed before
Example
Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.
Thomas Edison inventó la bombilla eléctrica.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

ordenanza
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
El consejo municipal aprobó una ordenanza que prohíbe fumar en los parques públicos.
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.
B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

reproducción, reproducción
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
El libro de texto incluía un diagrama detallado de la reproducción humana.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

firma
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Por favor ponga su firma en la parte inferior del documento.
C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

disfrutar de lujos
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
Ella se lujosamente disfrutó del baño de burbujas caliente después de un largo día.
A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

aparecer
Meaning
to become visible or come into sight; to seem
Example
She appeared suddenly at the door.
Ella apareció de repente en la puerta.
C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

fútil
Meaning
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Example
His attempts to change the situation were futile.
Sus intentos de cambiar la situación fueron inútiles.
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

de varios colores
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
El gato pied tenía manchas negras y blancas por todo su cuerpo.
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

color profundo
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
El artista usó colores profundos para crear un efecto dramático.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

involuntary

involuntario
Meaning
done without will or conscious control
Example
He gave an involuntary shiver when he heard the loud noise.
Él dio un escalofrío involuntario cuando escuchó el ruido fuerte.
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 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

astuto; inteligente; perspicaz
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
El astuto hombre de negocios hizo un trato rentable en el mercado competitivo.
C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

jeroglífico
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
Los arqueólogos estudiaron las inscripciones jeroglíficas cuidadosamente.
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

cierto; seguro; sin duda
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
Estoy seguro de que tendremos éxito.
C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

protestar
Meaning
To make a forceful protest or objection.
Example
Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.
Los ciudadanos protestaron contra la nueva política fiscal.
A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

actriz
Meaning
a female performer in plays, movies, or television
Example
The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.
La actriz lucía impresionante en la alfombra roja.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

asonar
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Las líneas asonan hermosamente, dándole a la canción un flujo único.
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

ballet
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
Ella ha entrenado durante años en ballet clásico.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

intención
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
Su intención era mejorar la calidad de la educación en la comunidad.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪdiənt/

radiant

radiante
Meaning
Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.
Example
She looked radiant in her wedding dress.
Ella se veía radiante con su vestido de novia.