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C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

determinación
Meaning
Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.
Example
His grit and hard work led him to success.
Su determinación y trabajo arduo lo llevaron al éxito.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

ruiseñor
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
El ruiseñor cantó dulcemente bajo la luz de la luna.
B1 verb /əˈsɛs/

assess

evaluar
Meaning
to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
The teacher assessed the students' progress.
El maestro evaluó el progreso de los estudiantes.
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

polarizar
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
La decisión controvertida dividió la opinión pública en dos grupos opuestos.
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

ferry
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
Tomamos el ferry-bot para cruzar el río.
C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

presunción exagerada, jactancia
Meaning
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
Example
His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.
Su interminable presunción lo hizo impopular entre sus compañeros.
B1 noun /ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Atmosphere

atmósfera
Meaning
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place
Example
The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.
La atmósfera nos protege de la radiación solar perjudicial.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.di/

Tidy

ordenado; limpio
Meaning
arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized
Example
She keeps her room very tidy and organized.
Ella mantiene su habitación muy ordenada y limpia.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

maligno
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
Los doctores confirmaron que el tumor era maligno.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

hacer una tarea a la vez
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
El monotasking a menudo conduce a un trabajo de mayor calidad.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

inmaduro
Meaning
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
Example
The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.
Las bananas no maduras se pondrán amarillas en unos días.
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

alto
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
El pico de la montaña es muy alto.
B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

fructífero; beneficioso; exitoso;
Meaning
productive; beneficial; successful;
Example
Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.
Nuestra discusión fue muy fructífera y condujo a muchas ideas nuevas.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsweɪdʒd/

unassuaged

inquieto
Meaning
Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.
Example
His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time.
Su dolor permaneció inquieto a pesar del paso del tiempo.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

contable; numerable
Meaning
capable of being counted; countable
Example
The stars in the sky are not numerable.
Las estrellas en el cielo no son numerables.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

curtidor
Meaning
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
Example
The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.
El curtidor trabajó muchas horas para producir buen cuero.
A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

completar
Meaning
to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end
Example
She managed to complete the project on time.
Ella logró completar el proyecto a tiempo.
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

submarino
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
Los cables submarinos facilitan la comunicación internacional.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

componer
Meaning
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
Example
The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.
El poeta compuso un soneto sincero.
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

abeja macho
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
Los drones no recolectan miel como las abejas obreras.
A2 adverb /ˈhæpɪli/

happily

felizmente
Meaning
in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction
Example
The children played happily in the garden.
Los niños jugaron felizmente en el jardín.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

lexicógrafo
Meaning
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
Example
The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.
El lexicógrafo pasó años recopilando el diccionario.
A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

usuario
Meaning
a person who uses or operates something
Example
He is a frequent user of this app.
Él es un usuario frecuente de esta aplicación.
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

contrición
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
Su contrición fue evidente después de la disculpa.
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.
B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

proponer
Meaning
to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you
Example
I propose we take a short break.
Yo propongo que tomemos un pequeño descanso.
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

caminar / aumento
Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
Decidimos hacer una caminata en las colinas este fin de semana.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

en la medida en que
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
En la medida en que eres su maestro, deberías guiarlos cuidadosamente.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

asesor
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
El consejero escolar ayudó al estudiante a lidiar con el estrés.
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

tobillera
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
Ella llevaba una hermosa tobillera plateada en su pie izquierdo.
C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

sujetador
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
Ella compró un sujetador cómodo para usar a diario.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

desconfiado
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
Ella estaba desconfiada de invertir en el nuevo negocio.
B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

así
Meaning
as a result or consequence of something previously stated
Example
He was late, thus he missed the meeting.
Llegó tarde, así que se perdió la reunión.
B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

dependiente
Meaning
depending on someone or something for support
Example
The country is too reliant on imported goods.
El país depende demasiado de los bienes importados.
B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

nieto
Meaning
the son of one's son or daughter
Example
His grandson visits him every weekend.
Su nieto lo visita todos los fines de semana.
C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

hechizar
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
La actuación de la bailarina cautivó a la audiencia.
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

omitir
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
Por favor, no omitas detalles importantes de tu informe.
C1 noun /zest/

Zest

entusiasmo; energía y emoción; la cáscara exterior de una fruta cítrica
Meaning
great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit
Example
She approached the new job with tremendous zest.
Ella asumió el nuevo trabajo con un enorme entusiasmo.
C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

felicidad
Meaning
To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.
Example
She personifies kindness and generosity.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

bóveda segura / saltar
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
El banco guardaba sus lingotes de oro en una bóveda segura.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

carga
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
El barco estaba cargado con carga valiosa.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜːki/

murky

turbio
Meaning
Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.
Example
We avoided swimming in the murky river.
Evitamos nadar en el río turbio.
C1 verb ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd

initiated

iniciado
Meaning
Caused a process or action to begin; started something.
Example
The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity.
El proyecto fue iniciado para mejorar la biodiversidad marina.
A2 adjective /ˈter.ə.bl̩/

Terrible

terrible; malo
Meaning
extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality
Example
The weather was terrible during our vacation.
El clima fue terrible durante nuestras vacaciones.
C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

onomatopeya
Meaning
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example
The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
La palabra 'zumbido' es un ejemplo de onomatopeya.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

exhortatorio
Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
Las palabras exhortatorias del gerente inspiraron al equipo a trabajar mas duro.
C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

abjurar
Meaning
to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim
Example
He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.
Él renunció a su lealtad al viejo régimen.
C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

parricidio
Meaning
The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Example
The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.
El tribunal lo juzgó por parricidio después del trágico incidente.
C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

grieta / gran diferencia
Meaning
a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas
Example
There was a great chasm between the two political parties.
Había una gran grieta entre los dos partidos políticos.
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

presumir
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
Él siempre presume de su coche caro.
B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

ambicioso/a
Meaning
having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Example
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.
Ella es ambiciosa y trabaja duro para lograr sus metas.
C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

mestizaje
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
La ley prohibió la miscegenación en muchos países.
C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

periwinkle
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
Las periwinkles moradas cubrían hermosamente el suelo del jardín.
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

remunerar
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
La empresa remunerará a los empleados de manera justa por su tiempo extra.
C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

de forma transversal, en oposición
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
Un árbol caído yacía de forma transversal en la carretera, bloqueando el tráfico.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

inminente
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
Las nubes oscuras señalaron que una tormenta era inminente.
B1 adverb /ɪkˈstriːm.li/

Extremely

extremadamente
Meaning
to a very high degree; exceptionally
Example
The weather today is extremely hot and humid.
El clima hoy está extremadamente caluroso y húmedo.
B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

hervido
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
Ella sirvió huevos cocidos para el desayuno.
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

condenar
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
Los líderes condenaron las acciones como inhumanas.
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

barco
Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
El barco de carga zarpó del puerto al amanecer.
B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

votación
Meaning
the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote
Example
Voting is an important part of a democratic society.
La votación es una parte importante de una sociedad democrática.
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

atravesar
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
Ellos atravesaron el desierto en camellos.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

continuar
Meaning
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
Example
The rain will continue throughout the night.
La lluvia continuará durante la noche.
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

idiosincrasia
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
Una de sus idiosincrasias era tararear mientras trabajaba.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

discusiones secundarias
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
Las discusiones secundarias a menudo conducen a acuerdos.
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.
B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

cenicero
Meaning
a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts
Example
Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.
Por favor, usa el cenicero para tu cigarrillo.
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

cobertura
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
El canal de noticias proporcionó una amplia cobertura del evento.
C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

repercusión
Meaning
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
Example
The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.
La crisis económica tuvo severas repercusiones en el comercio global.
C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

débil
Meaning
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.
Example
The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.
El líder fue criticado por ser débil ante la oposición.
C2 adjective /ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/

machiavellian

astuto, maquiavélico y sin escrúpulos, especialmente en política o para avanzar en la carrera de uno
Meaning
cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career
Example
The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.
El político era conocido por sus tácticas maquiavélicas.
B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

recuperar
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
Él recupera su fuerza después de la enfermedad.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

contrademanda
Meaning
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
Example
The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.
El demandado presentó una contrademanda contra el demandante.
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

viaje diario
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
Él pasa dos horas viajando al trabajo todos los días.
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

pequeña onda
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
El estanque solo fue perturbado por las pequeñas ondas causadas por la brisa.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

indecisión; duda; vacilación
Meaning
the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do
Example
Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.
Su indecisión sobre qué oferta de trabajo aceptar la llevó a perder ambas oportunidades.
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

víctima; herido; casualidad
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
El hospital trató muchas víctimas del accidente de coche.
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

masticar
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
Él masticó lentamente el pan antes de tragarlo.
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

cacofonía
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
Los ruidos cacofónicos de la ciudad la mantenían despierta toda la noche.
C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

patois
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
El guía empezó a hablar en el patois local mientras charlaba con los pescadores.
C2 adjective /fəˈloʊniəs/

felonious

relacionado con un delito grave
Meaning
relating to or involved in serious criminal activity
Example
He was charged with felonious assault after the incident.
Fue acusado de asalto grave después del incidente.
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

paternidad
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
La crianza efectiva ayuda a los niños a desarrollar confianza e independencia.
C2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmbər/

encumber

cargar
Meaning
to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress
Example
She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey.
Ella estaba cargada por el equipaje pesado durante su viaje.
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

determinante
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
El contrato es por un período determinado de dos años.
B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

apropiado / apropiarse de
Meaning
suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)
Example
Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.
Usar ropa formal fue apropiado para la ceremonia.
C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

fatiga
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
Después de la larga caminata, una sensación de fatiga se apoderó del grupo.
B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

humedad
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
La crema para la piel ayuda a retener la humedad.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

inicio
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
El proyecto aún estaba en su inicio cuando se aprobó la financiación.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

diurético
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
El café tiene un leve efecto diurético.
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

macrocosmos
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
El macrocosmos del universo refleja el microcosmos de la vida humana.
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

calcetín
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
Se puso un par de calcetines limpios antes de salir de casa.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

fortificar
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
Fortificaron las murallas de la ciudad para protegerse contra la invasión.
C2 adjective /veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

vainglorious

vanidoso
Meaning
Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; boastful.
Example
The vainglorious leader boasted about his minor achievements.
El líder vanidoso se jactaba de sus logros menores.
B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

garganta; tráquea; parte del cuello
Meaning
the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck
Example
He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.
Él tenía dolor de garganta y no podía hablar claramente.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

abandonar
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
Él decidió no abandonar a sus viejos amigos a pesar de su éxito.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

idea trillada
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Su discurso estaba lleno de viejas ideas trilladas sobre el trabajo duro.
B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

polar, relacionado con los polos
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
Los pingüinos viven en las regiones polares de la Tierra.
B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

responsabilidad
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
Tomar responsabilidad por las propias acciones es un signo de madurez.
B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

novelista
Meaning
a person who writes novels
Example
The novelist spent years writing his new book.
El novelista pasó años escribiendo su nuevo libro.
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

controlar exclusivamente
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
La empresa intentó monopolizar el mercado.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

ser necesario o apropiado para alguien hacer algo
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
Sería conveniente que estudiaras antes del examen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

muestra
Meaning
a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
El doctor tomó una muestra de sangre para la prueba.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

ingenioso; divertido
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
Su ingeniosa respuesta a la pregunta del crítico impresionó a toda la audiencia.
A2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/

Watermelon

sandía
Meaning
a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds
Example
I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.
Compré una sandía fresca en el mercado para el picnic de verano.
B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

El proceso de proporcionar una cantidad adecuada de líquido a los tejidos corporales.
Meaning
The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
Example
Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.
La hidratación adecuada es esencial para mantener las funciones del cuerpo.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

involucrado
Meaning
complicated or engaged in something
Example
She was deeply involved in community service.
Ella estaba profundamente involucrada en el servicio comunitario.
A1 verb /kʌm/

come

venir
Meaning
to move toward a place; to arrive at a place
Example
Please come to my birthday party.
Por favor, ven a mi fiesta de cumpleaños.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

disminuir
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
La tasa de desempleo continúa disminuyendo.
C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

más alto
Meaning
situated at the highest place or most important
Example
Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.
La seguridad de su familia era lo más importante en su mente durante la crisis.
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

directorio
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
Necesito encontrar un fontanero en el directorio telefónico.
B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

innovador
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
Los avances innovadores redefinen la innovación.
C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

optometrista
Meaning
An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.
Example
The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.
El oculista del pueblo era conocido por tratar diversas enfermedades oculares.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

regente
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
La reina regente introdujo varias reformas durante su reinado.
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

picar finamente
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
Ella picó el ajo para la receta.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

elíseo
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
Para ella, el jardín era un elíseo personal.
A2 noun /ˈraɪ.tər/

Writer

escritor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written works
Example
The writer spent hours crafting the perfect sentence.
El escritor pasó horas creando la frase perfecta.
A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

paisaje
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
El paisaje montañoso era impresionante.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

extraño
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
Era extraño verlo en la fiesta después de tanto tiempo.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

intemperante
Meaning
Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.
Example
The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.
Los comentarios intemperantes del político causaron controversia.