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A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

crecer
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
Las plantas crecen más rápido en primavera.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

genitivo
Meaning
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
Example
In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.
En inglés, el caso genitivo a menudo se muestra con un apóstrofe y 's'.
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

satrapa
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
El rey nombró a un satrapa para supervisar la provincia distante.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

compasivo; comprensivo; sensible;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
Ella fue muy simpática cuando le conté mis problemas.
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

estriar
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
La superficie de la roca fue estriada por el movimiento glaciar.
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

preocupación excesiva
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
Había mucha preocupación dramática sobre la crisis política.
B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

acostumbrar
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
Le tomó un tiempo acostumbrarse al nuevo entorno.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

sector
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
El sector tecnológico está creciendo rápidamente.
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

fregar / buscar exhaustivamente
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
Ella fregó la cocina hasta que brilló.
C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

felicidad
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

anhelo, deseo
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
Después de años en el extranjero, desarrolló un profundo deseo por la comida tradicional de su tierra natal.
A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

¡Hey!
Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
¡Hey, cómo estás hoy?
C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

escepticismo, duda
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
Su escepticismo sobre la nueva tecnología a menudo lo hace resistente al cambio.
A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

oficina
Meaning
a room or building where people work, usually at desks
Example
She left the office early to attend a family event.
Ella dejó la oficina temprano para asistir a un evento familiar.
C1 noun /viˈoʊlə/ or /ˈvaɪələ/

viola

viola
Meaning
A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.
Example
She chose to play the viola in the school orchestra.
Ella eligió tocar la viola en la orquesta escolar.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

órgano
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
El corazón es un órgano importante en el cuerpo humano.
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

agacharse
Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
El gato se agachó antes de saltar hacia su presa.
B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

justamente; moderadamente; razonablemente
Meaning
in a just manner; moderately; reasonably
Example
The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.
El examen fue bastante fácil, pero algunas preguntas fueron desafiantes.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

burlas
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
Los colegas disfrutaron de un poco de banter ligero durante la reunión.
A1 noun /ˈmʌðər/

mother

madre
Meaning
a female parent
Example
Her mother is a kind and caring person.
Su madre es una persona amable y cariñosa.
C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

anguila
Meaning
a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water
Example
The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.
La anguila eléctrica puede generar potentes descargas eléctricas.
B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

aplicaciones de idiomas
Meaning
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
Example
Language apps make learning easier.
Las aplicaciones de idiomas hacen que aprender sea más fácil.
C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

callejón/calle pequeña
Meaning
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
Example
They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.
Alquilaron un pequeño departamento en un tranquilo mews de Londres.
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

cucharada
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
Ella removió la sopa con una cucharada.
C1 noun /ɡriːn ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Green Coconut

coco verde
Meaning
a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water
Example
We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.
Bebimos agua fresca de un coco verde en la playa.
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

engaño, tonterías
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
Desestimó la idea como tonterías.
A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

atractivo
Meaning
pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest
Example
The garden looks very attractive in spring.
El jardín se ve muy atractivo en primavera.
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

melodioso
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
La voz melodiosa del cantante encantó a la audiencia.
B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

tranquilo
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
Un ambiente tranquilo promueve la relajación y la concentración.
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

travieso
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
Los niños estaban llenos de travesuras durante las vacaciones de verano.
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

herético
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
El sacerdote condenó el libro como herético.
B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

instalación
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
The facility was well-maintained.
La instalación estaba bien mantenida.
A2 noun wʊd

wood

madera
Meaning
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.
Example
Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.
La madera se está probando por su resistencia en el espacio.
B2 noun ˈven.tʃərz

ventures

empresa
Meaning
Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.
Example
Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.
Los ventures de lujo en el espacio atraen a clientes adinerados.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/

unsociable

poco sociable
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
Example
He became unsociable after moving to a new city.
Se volvió poco sociable después de mudarse a una nueva ciudad.
C2 adjective /koʊˈiːvəl/

coeval

contemporáneo
Meaning
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
Example
The philosopher was coeval with the rise of modern science.
El filósofo fue contemporáneo con el auge de la ciencia moderna.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

epicicloide
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
El matemático demostró cómo dibujar un epicicloide.
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

abajo
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
Por favor, baja y espera en el vestíbulo.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

sensibilización
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
El doctor advirtió sobre la sensibilización causada por la exposición repetida a productos químicos.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

todos
Meaning
all people; everyone
Example
Everybody enjoyed the party.
Todos disfrutaron de la fiesta.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

incriminar
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
La nueva evidencia podría incriminar al sospechoso en el caso de robo.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

ventoso
Meaning
characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind
Example
It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.
Fue un día frío y ventoso junto al mar.
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

litigio
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
El litigio acusó al régimen de abusos a los derechos humanos.
A2 noun /kæp/

Cap

gorra
Meaning
a head covering with a visor; a protective covering
Example
He wore a baseball cap to protect himself from the sun.
Él usó una gorra de béisbol para protegerse del sol.
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

alcanzar
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
Ella trabajó duro para alcanzar sus metas.
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

diabólico
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
El régimen diabólico del dictador trajo miseria a la nación.
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 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

irrazonable
Meaning
not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable
Example
The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.
El gerente hizo una exigencia irrazonable.
C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

bronquitis
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
El doctor lo diagnosticó con bronquitis aguda.
C1 noun /ˈvenəm/

Venom

veneno
Meaning
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes; extreme malice and bitterness
Example
The snake's venom can be deadly if not treated quickly.
El veneno de la serpiente puede ser mortal si no se trata rápidamente.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

avance
Meaning
The advancement or promotion of something.
Example
The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.
La nueva política se introdujo en pro de la justicia social.
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

flotante
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
El barco estaba flotante suavemente en el lago tranquilo.
C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

donación, legado
Meaning
An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.
Example
The university received a large endowment for research.
La universidad recibió una gran donación para la investigación.
C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

grieta profunda
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
Los escaladores cruzaron cuidadosamente la grieta helada.
B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

hilarante o emocionalmente descontrolado
Meaning
Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.
Los chistes del comediante fueron absolutamente hilarantes.
B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

glaciares
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
El glaciar se está derritiendo lentamente debido al cambio climático.
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

escorpión
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
El escorpión se escondió debajo de la roca durante el día.
C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

guirnalda; corona de flores;
Meaning
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
Example
The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.
La novia llevó una hermosa guirnalda floral durante la ceremonia tradicional.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

póstumo
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
El autor recibió un premio póstumo por su última novela.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

disposición rápida y alegre
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Aceptó el desafío con alacridad.
C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

precedente
Meaning
Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.
Example
The court’s decision has precedential value.
La decisión del tribunal tiene un valor precedencial.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

constantemente
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
Ella ha estado rindiendo constantemente bien en sus estudios.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

mala aventura
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
Se rompió la pierna durante una mala aventura en esquí.
B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

bienestar; prosperidad; salud
Meaning
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support
Example
The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
El gobierno es responsable del bienestar de sus ciudadanos.
B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

Integración. Unificación.
Meaning
The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.
Example
Integration of networks will improve global communication.
La integración de redes mejorará la comunicación global.
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

sedimento
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
El río llevó sedimento río abajo durante la inundación.
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

componente
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
El motor es el componente más importante del coche.
A2 verb /ˈprɒmɪs/

promise

prometer
Meaning
to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word
Example
I promise to help you with your homework.
Te prometo ayudar con tu tarea.
B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

carne asada
Meaning
meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire
Example
The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.
La carne asada estaba perfectamente sazonada y tierna.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

disolución
Meaning
the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage
Example
The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.
La disolución de la empresa fue anunciada ayer.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

debilidad; defecto; falla
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
Su única debilidad es que habla demasiado durante las reuniones.
C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

malestar
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
Después del largo viaje, ella sintió un malestar general.
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

ambrosía
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
El postre estaba tan delicioso que sabía a ambrosía.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

delgada, flexible y elegante en movimiento
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
La bailarina se movió con una elegancia lísoma.
C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

vegetar
Meaning
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
Example
He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.
Él pasó sus vacaciones vegetando en el sofá frente a la televisión.
A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

estudiante
Meaning
A person who is studying at a school or university.
Example
Students participated actively in the protests.
Los estudiantes participaron activamente en las protestas.
A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

su
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
Example
The company changed its logo last year.
La compañía cambió su logo el año pasado.
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

expresión negativa
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
Su constante expresión negativa desmotivó al equipo.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

excisón
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
La excisión del tejido infectado previno complicaciones adicionales.
C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

inexplorado
Meaning
Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.
Example
The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.
La misión tenía como objetivo explorar áreas inexploradas del planeta.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

racial
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
La igualdad racial es un tema importante en muchas sociedades.
B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

articular
Meaning
to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly
Example
She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.
Ella pudo articular sus ideas durante la reunión.
B1 noun /wiːt/

wheat

trigo
Meaning
a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods
Example
Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer.
Los agricultores cosecharon el trigo a principios del verano.
B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

privar
Meaning
to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it
Example
The new law may deprive people of their rights.
La nueva ley puede privar a las personas de sus derechos.
B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

encía; sustancia viscosa
Meaning
the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion
Example
The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.
El dentista revisó su encía en busca de signos de enfermedad.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

supresión
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
La supresión de la libertad de expresión llevó a protestas.
B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

tirón; empujón; persona tonta
Meaning
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
Example
The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.
El tirón repentino del tren hizo que los pasajeros perdieran momentáneamente el equilibrio.
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

demorarse
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
Él se demoró en el jardín en lugar de comenzar su trabajo.
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

desconcertar
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
Las instrucciones complejas desconcertaron a los estudiantes.
C1 adjective /ˈed.jʊ.keɪ.tɪv/

Educative

educativo; instructivo; informativo
Meaning
providing education; instructive; informative
Example
The documentary was highly educative and informative.
El documental fue muy educativo e informativo.
A1 noun /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle

tío
Meaning
the brother of one's father or mother
Example
My uncle is visiting us next week.
Mi tío nos visitará la próxima semana.
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

célula / celda
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
El prisionero fue encerrado en una pequeña celda.
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

climatización
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
La casa pasó por un proceso de climatización para mejorar la eficiencia energética.
C2 noun /ˈdʌblɪt/

doublet

doblete / chaqueta ajustada
Meaning
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
Example
The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play.
El actor llevó un doblete de terciopelo para la obra de Shakespeare.
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

mamífero grande con piel gruesa
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
El zoológico tenía varios pachidermos, incluidos elefantes y rinocerontes.
B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

claridad
Meaning
The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.
Example
The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.
La claridad del orador hizo que el concepto fuera fácil de entender.
C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

pasión o entusiasmo
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
Habló con gran fervor sobre su visión para la empresa.
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

anticristo
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
Algunas personas temen el ascenso de un anticristo en el futuro.
C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

majestuoso
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
Las majestuosas montañas del Himalaya se levantan alto contra el cielo.
C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

sin pensar
Meaning
Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.
Example
She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.
Ella dio una respuesta sin pensarlo a su seria pregunta.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

indiscutible; innegable; cierto
Meaning
impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain
Example
The evidence against him was indisputable.
La evidencia en su contra era indiscutible.
C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

sacrilegio
Meaning
Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Example
Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.
Robar del templo se consideraba un acto de sacrilegio.
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

capullo
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
El capullo de rosa se convertirá en una hermosa flor en unos pocos días.
C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

perder la confianza
Meaning
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
Example
The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.
Las preguntas hostiles comenzaron a poner nervioso al testigo.
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

amonestador
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
Ella le dio una mirada amonestadora.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

malversar
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
El contador fue acusado de malversar los fondos de la empresa.
B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

prefacio
Meaning
an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work
Example
The author explained his motivation in the preface.
El autor explicó su motivación en el prefacio.
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patricio
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
Las familias patricias de Roma ejercían un gran poder en la política.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

internecine

conflicto interno
Meaning
Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.
Example
The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within.
El conflicto interno debilitó la organización desde dentro
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

perfecto; sin defecto; excelente
Meaning
flawless; excellent; without fault
Example
She delivered a perfect performance on stage.
Ella dio una actuación perfecta en el escenario.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

cara arrugada y marchita
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
Un hombre con la cara arrugada y marchita se sentó tranquilamente en la esquina.
C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

extremadamente pobre
Meaning
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
Example
The penurious family struggled to buy food.
La familia extremadamente pobre luchaba por comprar comida.
C2 verb /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/

undulate

ondular
Meaning
To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.
Example
The snake undulated across the sand.
La serpiente onduló a través de la arena.
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

magnolia
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
El hermoso árbol de magnolia floreció en primavera con flores rosas.
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

medición
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
El sastre tomó la medida de mi cintura antes de coser el traje.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnərmoʊst/

Innermost

más profundo; más personal
Meaning
most private and secret; deepest; most personal
Example
She shared her innermost feelings with her closest friend.
Ella compartió sus sentimientos más profundos con su amigo más cercano.
C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

aptitud
Meaning
a natural ability or talent to do something well
Example
She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.
Ella tiene una gran aptitud para aprender nuevos idiomas.
C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

de despedida
Meaning
Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.
Example
He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.
Él dio un discurso de despedida en la conferencia.
B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

deslumbrar
Meaning
to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill
Example
The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.
Los trucos del mago deslumbraron a la audiencia.
B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

aprovechar
Meaning
to make use of something; to be of use or benefit
Example
You should avail yourself of this opportunity.
Deberías aprovechar esta oportunidad.