grasping
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN English BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Español FR Francés DE Alemán RU Ruso ZH Chino JA Japonés
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

agarrando / codicioso
Meaning
Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.
Example
The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.
El niño estaba agarrando fuertemente la mano de su madre.
A2 adjective /ˈiː.stərn/

Eastern

oriental
Meaning
relating to or situated in the east; from or characteristic of the eastern part of the world
Example
She studied Eastern philosophy at the university.
Ella estudió filosofía oriental en la universidad.
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

borde
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
La empresa estaba al borde de la quiebra.
A1 verb /mʌst/

must

deber
Meaning
to be required or obligated to
Example
You must complete your homework before you go out.
Debes completar tu tarea antes de salir.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

una roca ígnea dura
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
Los antiguos romanos usaron pórfido para hacer columnas y estatuas.
C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

empate
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
La carrera terminó en un empate entre los dos corredores.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

familiarizado, conocedor
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
Ella está familiarizada con los últimos avances en tecnología.
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

escarabajo
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
El escarabajo negro corrió por el camino del jardín.
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.
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

toro
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
El toro corrió por el campo hacia la bandera roja.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

unforeseen

inesperado
Meaning
Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.
Example
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
El proyecto enfrentó desafíos imprevistos que retrasaron su finalización.
B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

amplificar
Meaning
to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant
Example
The microphone amplifies her voice.
El micrófono amplifica su voz.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

terminología
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
La terminología médica puede ser difícil de entender para los nuevos estudiantes.
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

temeroso
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
Ella tenía miedo de la oscuridad.
C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

percusión
Meaning
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
Example
The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.
La sección de percusión añadió ritmo y energía a la orquesta.
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

entrada
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
El bote entró en una entrada estrecha a lo largo de la costa.
B1 verb /spred/

spread

esparcir
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
La noticia se esparció rápidamente por el pueblo.
B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

competencia
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
Su competencia en varios idiomas es impresionante.
C1 noun /kwɜːrk/

Quirk

peculiaridad; manía
Meaning
a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist
Example
Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.
Su peculiaridad de siempre usar calcetines desparejos la hacía única.
C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

desliz social
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
Cometió un gran desliz social al olvidar su cumpleaños.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

aumento de salinidad
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
El riego excesivo puede causar aumento de salinidad en los campos.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

intensidad
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
La intensidad de la tormenta asustó a los aldeanos.
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

rechazado
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
Él se sintió como un rechazado en su nueva escuela.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

agarrable
Meaning
capable of being grasped or seized
Example
The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.
La herramienta tiene un mango agarrable que mejora la seguridad.
C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

globoso
Meaning
Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.
Example
The cactus has large globose fruits.
El cactus tiene frutos grandes y globosos.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

toque de queda
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
La ciudad impuso un toque de queda durante los disturbios.
B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

tulipán
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
El tulipán rojo floreció hermosamente en el jardín.
A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

pasado
Meaning
the time before the present; gone by in time
Example
He often thinks about his past mistakes.
A menudo piensa en sus errores pasados.
A2 noun /ɡɑːd/

god

Dios
Meaning
a deity; a supreme being believed to control the universe
Example
People in different cultures worship God in various ways.
Las personas en diferentes culturas adoran a Dios de diversas maneras.
A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

banco
Meaning
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
Example
She deposited the money in the bank.
Ella depositó el dinero en el banco.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

irrelevante
Meaning
Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.
Example
The editor removed extraneous details from the report.
El editor eliminó detalles irrelevantes del informe.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

severo
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
Su expresión severa hizo que la reunión fuera incómoda.
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

persona inmoral
Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
El viejo reprobado pasó sus días apostando y bebiendo.
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

materializarse
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
La oportunidad que había estado esperando finalmente se materializó.
A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

atraer
Meaning
to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards
Example
The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.
Las flores atraen a las abejas con sus colores brillantes.
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

rozar
Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
Los zapatos apretados empezaron a rozar sus talones.
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.
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

hacer una mueca por dolor
Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
Él hizo una mueca cuando el doctor tocó su brazo herido.
C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

fluctuación
Meaning
An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
Example
The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.
El mercado de valores experimenta frecuentes fluctuaciones.
B1 noun /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/ or /ˈkɪləˌmiːtər/

kilometer

kilómetro
Meaning
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
Example
The village is about five kilometers away from the town.
El pueblo está a unos cinco kilómetros de la ciudad.
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

sensibilidad
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
Bose demostró la sensibilidad de las plantas a través de experimentos.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

destructivo
Meaning
causing damage; harmful
Example
The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.
El huracán fue muy destructivo para las áreas costeras.
A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

fecha/cita
Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
Ellos decidieron encontrarse en la fecha de su cumpleaños.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

perspectiva retroactiva
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
Con la ventaja de la perspectiva retroactiva, nos dimos cuenta de que la decisión fue un error.
A2 noun /ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/

Microwave

microondas
Meaning
an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly
Example
She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes.
Ella calentó la pizza sobrante en el microondas durante dos minutos.
A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

hierro / plancha
Meaning
a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat
Example
He used an iron to smooth his shirt.
Él usó una plancha para alisar su camisa.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

metafísico
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
Pasó años estudiando preguntas metafísicas sobre la vida y el ser.
C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

turmoil
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
El turmoil político llevó a protestas masivas.
C1 noun /ˈɡlɒs.ər.i/

Glossary

glosario
Meaning
an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary
Example
The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.
El libro de texto incluye un glosario útil al final para definir términos técnicos.
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

minúsculo
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
Ella hizo solo una contribución minúscula al proyecto.
B1 adjective /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Religious

religioso; devoto; espiritual; relacionado con la religión;
Meaning
relating to or believing in a religion; devout; spiritual;
Example
He comes from a very religious family.
Él proviene de una familia muy religiosa.
B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

igual
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
Él intentó mirar a través de la niebla para ver a sus iguales al otro lado.
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.
A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

ni
Meaning
used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement
Example
He didn't call, nor did he send a message.
Él no llamó, ni envió un mensaje.
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

ascetismo, autodisciplina
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
El ascetismo ha sido parte de muchas tradiciones religiosas a lo largo de la historia.
C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

relatar
Meaning
to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience
Example
She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.
Ella relató sus aventuras durante el viaje de verano.
B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

universal
Meaning
applicable to all cases; existing everywhere
Example
Music is a universal language that everyone understands.
La música es un lenguaje universal que todos entienden.
A2 adjective/noun /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

irish

felicidad
Meaning
relating to Ireland, its people, or its language
Example
The Irish countryside is very beautiful.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

lado protegido del viento
Meaning
On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.
Example
They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.
Construyeron su campamento en el lado protegido del viento de la colina.
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

envío a prisión / detención
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
El juez ordenó el envío del acusado a la custodia.
B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

columna
Meaning
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
Example
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
El antiguo templo fue sostenido por enormes columnas de piedra.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

animar
Meaning
to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful
Example
Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.
Sus bromas ayudaron a animar la aburrida reunión.
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

corpiño
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
Ella llevaba un vestido con un corpiño bordado.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

muy molesto
Meaning
greatly annoyed or irritated
Example
She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.
Ella le dio una mirada muy molesta después de sus errores repetidos.
C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

falta de seriedad
Meaning
lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude
Example
His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.
Su falta de seriedad durante la reunión ofendió a sus compañeros.
B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

hecho por el hombre
Meaning
something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally
Example
This lake is manmade, not natural.
Este lago es hecho por el hombre, no natural.
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

espléndido; magnífico; impresionante
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
El castillo se veía espléndido en la puesta de sol.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

sencillo, natural
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
Su sonrisa sincera hizo que todos se sintieran cómodos.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

compositor
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
El compositor organizó cuidadosamente el texto para el periódico.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

dalia
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
Ella plantó dalias coloridas en su jardín el verano pasado.
C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

tardar
Meaning
To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.
Example
Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.
No tardes, o perderás el tren.
C1 noun /ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

fairgrounds

terreno de feria
Meaning
A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held
Example
The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.
El pueblo montó atracciones y puestos en el terreno de feria para el festival anual.
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

seguro; confiado
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
Ella se sentía segura de que todo saldría bien.
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

localizar
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
Ellos lograron localizar las llaves perdidas debajo del sofá.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

excesivamente sentimental
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
La película fue criticada por su sentimentalismo empalagoso.
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

autoritario
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
Ella habló con un tono autoritario que silenció la habitación.
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 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

insuperable
Meaning
Impossible to overcome or surpass.
Example
The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.
El equipo enfrentó desafíos insuperables durante la expedición.
B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

sumergir
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
Ella sumergió su pan en la sopa.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈsɔːriəs/

censorious

excesivamente crítico
Meaning
severely critical of others
Example
She was always censorious about her colleagues' mistakes.
Ella siempre era muy crítica con los errores de sus compañeros de trabajo.
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

prima
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
Necesitas pagar tu prima de seguro cada año.
C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

tonterías, necedades
Meaning
a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness
Example
The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.
El discurso estaba lleno de tonterías que aburrían a la audiencia.
A2 verb əˈnaʊnst

announced

anunciado
Meaning
To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
Example
The mission was announced publicly.
La misión fue anunciada públicamente.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

compensado
Meaning
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
Example
The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.
Los trabajadores fueron compensados por sus horas extras.
C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

pentatlón
Meaning
An athletic contest featuring five different events.
Example
She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.
Ella entrenó duro para competir en el pentatlón moderno.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪləm/

phylum

un categoría principal en la clasificación biológica, por encima de la clase y por debajo del reino
Meaning
a primary category in the biological classification of organisms, above class and below kingdom
Example
Humans belong to the phylum Chordata.
Los humanos pertenecen al filo Chordata.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

ligeramente ebria
Meaning
slightly drunk
Example
She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.
Se sintió un poco ebria después de solo una copa de vino.
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

brújula
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
El excursionista usó una brújula para encontrar la dirección correcta.
C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

de suma importancia
Meaning
more important than anything else; supreme
Example
Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.
La seguridad es de suma importancia en esta fábrica.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

disco / dispositivo de almacenamiento de datos
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
Todos los datos se guardan en un disco duro.
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

simular enfermedad
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
Él intentó malinger para evitar ir a la escuela.
C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

picazón
Meaning
The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.
Example
Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.
La picazón en los ojos a menudo conduce a frotarse.
B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

preparación
Meaning
The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.
Example
The team made careful preparation for the presentation.
El equipo hizo una preparación cuidadosa para la presentación.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

lodazal / enredo
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
El carro se quedó atascado en el lodazal después de la fuerte lluvia.
C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

concurrir
Meaning
To agree with someone or something.
Example
I concur with your opinion on this matter.
Yo concuerdo con tu opinión sobre este asunto.
C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

absurdo, ridículo
Meaning
completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense
Example
The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.
La idea de que los cerdos puedan volar es absurda.
B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

despertar
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert
Example
I awake every morning at six o'clock.
Despierto todas las mañanas a las seis.
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

animar
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
El artista animará los personajes para la película.
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

parecido a la verdad
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
La historia parecía parecida a la verdad aunque era completamente ficticia.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspɛktər/

inspector

inspector
Meaning
An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.
Example
The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.
El inspector revisó cuidadosamente la cocina del restaurante para cumplir con los estándares de higiene.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

declaración
Meaning
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
Example
The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
El CEO emitió una declaración sobre los planes futuros de la empresa.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

comida / refección
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
Los monjes se reunieron para su refección nocturna.
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

evaluar
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
El maestro evaluará los proyectos de los estudiantes mañana.
C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

redondeado
Meaning
round or plump in shape; full in sound
Example
The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.
El gato redondeado luchaba por subir la valla.
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

estrecho
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
El estrecho de Gibraltar conecta el océano Atlántico y el mar Mediterráneo.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

dentro de;
Meaning
in that place; in that respect
Example
The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.
La caja contiene muchos tesoros, y dentro de ella radica su valor.
C1 noun /fæd/

fad

moda pasajera, tendencia
Meaning
a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze
Example
The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.
La nueva dieta se convirtió en una moda pasajera entre los adolescentes.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

pagar en exceso
Meaning
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
Example
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
Ella se dio cuenta de que había pagado de más por las entradas del concierto.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

conclave secreto
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
Los líderes se reunieron en un conclave secreto para discutir la estrategia.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

permeabilizar, penetrar, extenderse
Meaning
Spread throughout (something); pervade.
Example
The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.
El aroma de las flores frescas permeó toda la habitación.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

helado; extremadamente frío; hostil
Meaning
extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The icy wind made everyone shiver.
El viento helado hizo que todos temblaran.
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

felicidad
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

directo
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
Su explicación fue directa y clara.
C1 verb /tʃɑːr/

char

quemar
Meaning
To burn or scorch something so that it becomes blackened.
Example
The cook accidentally charred the steak.
El cocinero accidentalmente quemó el filete.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

impulsive

impulsivo, de impulso
Meaning
acting suddenly without careful thought
Example
She made an impulsive decision to buy the car.
Tomó una decisión impulsiva de comprar el coche.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

electrificar; emocionar
Meaning
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
Example
The speaker's speech electrified the audience.
El discurso del orador emocionó intensamente a la audiencia.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

agresivo
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Se volvió agresiva cuando desafiaron sus ideas.
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

rectitud
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
Su rectitud le ganó el respeto en la sociedad.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

innecesario; innecesario
Meaning
not needed; not required; pointless
Example
The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.
La reunión fue innecesaria ya que todas las decisiones ya se habían tomado.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

insidioso
Meaning
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.
Example
The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.
La propagación insidiosa de la desinformación puede dañar la confianza.