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B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

dudoso; vacilante; renuente
Meaning
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Example
She was hesitant to accept the job offer.
Ella estaba indecisa para aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

arrogante
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
Ella le dio una sonrisa arrogante como si él estuviera por debajo de ella.
C2 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

campesino; paleto
Meaning
unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin
Example
He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.
Él tenía un acento de campesino por haber crecido en un pueblo pequeño.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

arrepentimiento
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Ella sintió un profundo arrepentimiento por sus palabras duras.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

reportero
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
El reportero extranjero informó en vivo desde París.
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

moneda
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
La transacción se hizo en monedas.
C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

conocimiento sin precedentes
Meaning
Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.
Example
Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.
Artemis proporcionará un conocimiento sin precedentes sobre el sistema solar.
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

separado
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
Han estado viviendo en casas separadas desde el divorcio.
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

sin fundamento; infundado; sin base
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
Las acusaciones contra él eran completamente infundadas.
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

obstinación
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
Su obstinación hizo que las negociaciones fueran difíciles.
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

hemofilia
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
El tratamiento de la hemofilia se beneficia de la edición genética.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

firmemente
Meaning
in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner
Example
She firmly believed in her decision.
Ella creía firmemente en su decisión.
A2 noun /ˈden.tɪst/

Dentist

dentista
Meaning
a medical professional who treats teeth and oral health
Example
I need to visit the dentist for a regular checkup.
Necesito visitar al dentista para un chequeo regular.
B1 adjective /ˈkəʊstəl/

coastal

costero
Meaning
relating to or near a coast or shoreline
Example
They built a resort in a coastal area.
Construyeron un resort en una zona costera.
B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

fracción; parte
Meaning
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something
Example
Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.
Solo una pequeña fracción de la población votó en las elecciones locales.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

antífona
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
La arquitectura de la catedral fue diseñada para mejorar el efecto de la antífona.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

ampolla
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
El médico examinó la ampolla en su brazo.
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

multiplicar
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
Las bacterias se multiplican rápidamente en condiciones cálidas.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

socialmente
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
Él es muy activo socialmente y asiste a muchos eventos.
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

comida
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
Disfrutaron de una deliciosa comida junto al río.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

perenne
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
El cambio climático es una preocupación perenne para los científicos.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Exceeding

excesivo; más allá
Meaning
going beyond; surpassing; extremely
Example
The project was completed with exceeding excellence.
El proyecto se completó con una excelencia excesiva.
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

lentamente
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
Ella caminó lentamente hacia la puerta.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/

Unlucky

desafortunado; de mala suerte
Meaning
having bad luck; unfortunate
Example
He was unlucky to miss the winning shot.
Él tuvo mala suerte al perder el tiro ganador.
B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

rescatar
Meaning
to save someone or something from danger or harm
Example
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
Los bomberos rescataron al gato del árbol.
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

frente; brida
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
El jinete ajustó el freno del caballo antes de montarlo para la carrera.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

antojo, deseo fuerte
Meaning
a strong desire for something
Example
She has a craving for chocolate every evening.
Ella tiene un antojo de chocolate todas las noches.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

ultramundano
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
Los filósofos a menudo discuten las realidades ultramundanas más allá de la percepción humana.
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

borde
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
La taza de café tenía una astilla en su borde.
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.
A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

frío, tranquilo, impresionante
Meaning
moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive
Example
She kept a cool head during the crisis.
Ella mantuvo la cabeza fría durante la crisis.
A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

ventoso
Meaning
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
Example
It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.
Hacía tanto viento que los paraguas se dieron la vuelta.
B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

pánico
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
Example
The fire alarm caused panic among the students.
La alarma de incendios causó pánico entre los estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

viudo
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
El anciano viudo vivía solo pero recibía visitas regulares de sus hijos.
A2 noun /ˈbjuː.ti/

Beauty

belleza
Meaning
the quality of being pleasing to look at; attractiveness
Example
The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.
La belleza del atardecer me dejó sin aliento.
A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

rata
Meaning
a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur
Example
The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.
El pequeño ratón se escondió detrás del armario.
B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

justificar
Meaning
to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
Example
He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.
Él trató de justificar su decisión con razones lógicas.
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

aliviar
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
Las palabras amables ayudaron a aliviar su ansiedad.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

salario
Meaning
payment for work or services; salary or fees
Example
The professor received his annual emolument from the university.
El profesor recibió su salario anual de la universidad.
C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

restablecer
Meaning
to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted
Example
The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.
El gobierno trabajó arduamente para restablecer la paz en la región.
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

dentro
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
Las llaves están dentro del cajón.
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

afirmar
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
Ella afirmó que era inocente.
B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

ahogarse
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
Él casi se ahogó mientras nadaba en el río.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

no confiable; no se puede confiar ni depender de él
Meaning
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
Example
The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.
El coche viejo no es confiable y se descompone con frecuencia.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

litografía (impresión de piedra)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
El museo exhibió una rara litografía del siglo XIX.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

felicidad
Meaning
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

vago; incierto
Meaning
unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed
Example
His explanation was too vague for me to understand.
Su explicación fue demasiado vaga para que yo pudiera entenderla.
C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

subestimar
Meaning
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
Example
Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.
Muchas personas subestiman los beneficios del ejercicio regular.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

desheredar
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
El padre amenazó con desheredar a su hijo por sus acciones imprudentes.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

encanto
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
El encanto de la vida en la ciudad atrae a muchos jóvenes.
A1 noun /kiː/

Key

llave
Meaning
a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access
Example
She lost her house key and couldn't get inside until the locksmith arrived.
Ella perdió su llave de casa y no pudo entrar hasta que llegó el cerrajero.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

auxiliar
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
El profesor trabajaba como auxiliar en la universidad.
B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

empoderar
Meaning
Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.
Example
Empowering children can lead to societal progress.
Empoderar a los niños puede conducir al progreso social.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrpɪd/

torpid

lento
Meaning
Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.
Example
After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated.
Después de la larga caminata, se sintió lento y desmotivado.
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

hinchar
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
Su estómago comenzó a distenderse después de la gran comida.
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪk/

polemic

ataque polémico
Meaning
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
Example
The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.
El artículo fue un ataque polémico contra las políticas del gobierno.
B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

remedio
Meaning
a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem
Example
This herbal remedy helps with headaches.
Este remedio de hierbas ayuda a aliviar los dolores de cabeza.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

represivo
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
El gobierno represivo prohibió todas las formas de protesta.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

incomible
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
Los hongos eran venenosos y completamente incomestibles.
C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

anhelar
Meaning
to have a deep longing or desire for something
Example
She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.
Ella añoraba su tierra natal después de vivir en el extranjero durante años.
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

estrangular
Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
El villano intentó estrangular a su oponente en el callejón oscuro.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈstɛdi/

unsteady

inestable
Meaning
not firm or stable; likely to change or fail
Example
She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.
Se sentía inestable después del largo viaje.
C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

incredulidad
Meaning
lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt
Example
His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.
Su incredulidad hacia lo sobrenatural lo convirtió en un escéptico.
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.
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

anemia
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
La terapia genética trata la anemia de manera efectiva.
C1 adjective ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

uninhabitable

inhabitable
Meaning
Not suitable or safe for people to live in.
Example
Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable.
La rápida urbanización puede hacer que las ciudades sean inhabitables.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

plaguicidas
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
El uso excesivo de pesticidas puede dañar el medio ambiente.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

difícil de encontrar
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
La solución al problema resultó difícil de encontrar.
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

profesor
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
El profesor explicó la teoría claramente.
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

movilidad
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
La movilidad de los trabajadores es esencial para el éxito del proyecto.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

iliberal
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
El gobierno fue criticado por sus políticas iliberales.
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

topo
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
El topo excavó túneles bajo el jardín.
C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

trabajar lentamente y con esfuerzo
Meaning
to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty
Example
He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.
Él hizo su tarea lentamente aunque se sentía cansado.
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

podar
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
Los jardineros podan los árboles en primavera para fomentar el crecimiento.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

creaciones
Meaning
Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.
Example
His creations astonished the world.
Sus creaciones sorprendieron al mundo.
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

atroz; extremadamente malo o desagradable
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
Las condiciones en la prisión eran atroces.
B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

vacunar
Meaning
to give a vaccine to protect against a disease
Example
Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.
Los niños generalmente son vacunados antes de comenzar la escuela.
B2 adjective /ˈruː.tɪd/

Rooted

arraigado
Meaning
deeply established; firmly fixed
Example
His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.
Sus creencias están profundamente arraigadas en la tradición.
A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

felicidad
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

conservador
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
Él tiene opiniones conservadoras sobre la familia y la sociedad.
A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

ramas
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.
Example
Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.
Las ramas del árbol genealógico muestran la relación entre los miembros de la familia.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

calabaza larga
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
Ella cortó la calabaza larga finamente para el plato de salteado.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

lápida
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
La lápida tenía su nombre grabado hermosamente.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

inquisidor
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
El inquisidor exigió respuestas detalladas del testigo.
C2 verb /fleɪl/

flail

agitar o mover algo de manera salvaje; forcejear
Meaning
to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about
Example
He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water.
Él agitó sus brazos para mantenerse a flote en el agua.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

dilatorio
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
El comité fue criticado por su respuesta dilatoria a la crisis.
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

sentarse perezosamente
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
Se desplomó en el sofá después de un largo día de trabajo.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

vertedero
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
La ciudad construyó un nuevo vertedero para gestionar su creciente problema de residuos.
C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

triplicado, tono alto
Meaning
triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
Example
The company's profits trebled in just two years.
Las ganancias de la empresa se triplicaron en solo dos años.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

libertad ilimitada
Meaning
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
Example
She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.
Disfrutó de libertad ilimitada en su nueva vida en el extranjero.
B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

distracciones
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
Elimina las distracciones para una mejor productividad.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

canal; cauce; medio;
Meaning
a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication
Example
The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.
El canal de noticias proporcionó cobertura en vivo del evento importante.
B1 noun /priːst/

priest

sacerdote
Meaning
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies
Example
The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.
El sacerdote bendijo a la congregación durante el servicio dominical.
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

fortalecer
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
La nueva política tiene como objetivo reforzar el crecimiento económico.
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

paisaje marino
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
El artista pintó un hermoso paisaje marino al atardecer.
A1 noun /breɪk/

break

pausa
Meaning
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example
Short breaks refresh your mind.
Las pausas cortas refrescan tu mente.
C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

marco de la puerta
Meaning
The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
Example
The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.
El carpintero midió cuidadosamente el ancho del marco de la puerta.
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

arroyo seco
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
Después de la tormenta, el arroyo se llenó rápidamente de agua.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

incongruencia
Meaning
The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
Example
The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.
La incongruencia de su estado de ánimo alegre durante el funeral sorprendió a todos.
C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

troposfera
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
La troposfera es donde ocurren los fenómenos meteorológicos.
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

laico
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
El país mantiene un gobierno secular que separa la religión de la política.
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

majestuoso y digno
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
La majestuosa mansión se encontraba al final del largo camino de entrada.
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

lámpara
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
Ella encendió la lámpara de lectura para iluminar su libro.
B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

asequible
Meaning
inexpensive and within one's financial means
Example
This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.
Este restaurante ofrece comidas asequibles para las familias.
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

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

imagine

imaginar
Meaning
to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true
Example
Can you imagine living in a different country?
¿Puedes imaginar vivir en un país diferente?
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

centellear
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
Los fuegos artificiales centellearon a través del cielo nocturno.
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

deponer
Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
Los rebeldes lograron derrocar al dictador después de años de agitación.
B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

mendigo
Meaning
a person who lives by asking for money or food
Example
The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.
El mendigo estaba sentado junto al templo pidiendo limosna.
B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

probablemente; con alta probabilidad
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Probablemente lloverá mañana según el pronóstico del tiempo.
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

sincronizar
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
Los bailarines necesitan sincronizar sus movimientos.
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

Equipo o un carruaje con sus accesorios
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
El noble llegó en un gran carruaje.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

langosta
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
La langosta se sirvió con mantequilla derretida y limón.
C2 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

persona traviesa
Meaning
A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.
Example
The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.
El pequeño rapscallion escondió los zapatos de su hermano como una broma.
B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

competente
Meaning
Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.
Example
She is highly proficient in multiple languages.
Ella es altamente competente en varios idiomas.
B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

animado
Meaning
Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.
Example
The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.
La película animada fue amada por niños y adultos por igual.
B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

definido; claro; específico
Meaning
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
Example
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
Necesitamos una respuesta definitiva para mañana.
B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

financiación
Meaning
financial support for a project or organization
Example
The startup is seeking funding from investors.
La startup está buscando financiación de inversores.
C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

convincente
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
Su argumento convincente convenció al jurado.
B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

es decir
Meaning
That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.
Example
Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.
Muchos anfibios, es decir, ranas y salamandras, pueden vivir tanto en agua como en tierra.