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A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

bebida caliente
Meaning
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
Example
I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.
Prefiero una bebida caliente como té o café por la mañana.
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.
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

abrogar
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
El gobierno decidió abrogar el tratado obsoleto.
A2 verb /noʊt/

note

tomar nota
Meaning
to write down or observe something; to pay attention to
Example
Please note the important points during the lecture.
Por favor, toma nota de los puntos importantes durante la conferencia.
A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

extraño; inusual; diferente de lo que es normal o esperado
Meaning
strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected
Example
That's an odd way to solve the problem.
Esa es una forma extraña de resolver el problema.
C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

heurístico
Meaning
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Example
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
Los profesores usan técnicas heurísticas para fomentar el autoaprendizaje.
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

golpear repetidamente
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
Las olas golpearon la orilla toda la noche.
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

al lado de
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
Ella se sentó al lado de su mejor amiga durante la ceremonia.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

infinito
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
El universo a menudo se describe como infinito.
B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

narciso
Meaning
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
Example
The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.
Los narcisos florecieron temprano esta primavera en el prado.
A1 pronoun /wi/

we

nosotros
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people
Example
We are going to the park this afternoon.
Vamos al parque esta tarde.
A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

pensamiento
Meaning
an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something
Example
She had a sudden thought about the future.
Ella tuvo un pensamiento repentino sobre el futuro.
B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

sordo; con dificultad para oír
Meaning
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
Example
The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.
El niño sordo aprendió a comunicarse usando lenguaje de señas.
A2 pronoun /ɪtˈsɛlf/

itself

a sí mismo
Meaning
Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.
Example
The cat cleaned itself after eating.
El gato se limpió a sí mismo después de comer.
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

demostrar
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
La maestra demostró el experimento a la clase.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

jubilar con pensión
Meaning
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
Example
The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.
La empresa decidió jubilar con pensión a sus empleados senior después de treinta años de servicio.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

contiguo
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
Las dos casas contiguas compartieron una pared.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

astuto; hábil; ingenioso
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
Ella dio una respuesta astuta que evitó la verdadera pregunta.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

que se convierte en líquido al absorber humedad
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
El azúcar no es deliquescente, pero la sal sí puede serlo.
C1 noun /fɪˈnænʃɪər/

financier

financista
Meaning
a person who manages large amounts of money or investments
Example
The financier advised the company on its investments.
El financista asesoró a la empresa sobre sus inversiones.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

térmico
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Ella llevaba una chaqueta térmica para mantenerse caliente en invierno.
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

confinamiento
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
El prisionero soportó años de confinamiento.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

cómico
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
Sus expresiones cómicas hicieron reír a todos.
A2 noun /vjuː/

View

vista; perspectiva; opinión
Meaning
the ability to see something; a particular way of considering or regarding something; an opinion
Example
The mountain view from our hotel room was breathtaking.
La vista de la montaña desde nuestra habitación del hotel era impresionante.
C2 noun /aɪər/

ire

ira, enojo
Meaning
intense anger or rage
Example
The new policy provoked the ire of the employees.
La nueva política provocó la ira de los empleados.
A2 adjective ˈiːkwəl

equal

igual
Meaning
Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.
Example
Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.
Bose fue considerado como el igual de Galileo.
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

qué
Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
¿Cuál es tu nombre?
C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

fugarse
Meaning
to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment
Example
The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.
El ladrón intentó fugarse con las joyas robadas.
B1 noun /ˈɪnpʊt/

input

entrada, información proporcionada
Meaning
information, advice, or data that is put into a system, device, or process
Example
The manager asked for everyone's input on the new project.
El gerente pidió la opinión de todos sobre el nuevo proyecto.
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

trabajo temporal
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
Ella hizo un corto trabajo como profesora antes de mudarse al extranjero.
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

somnoliento
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
La conferencia somnolienta hizo que la mitad de la clase se quedara dormida.
C1 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

desgastado
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
El sofá se veía viejo y desgastado después de años de uso.
A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

sociedad
Meaning
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Example
Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.
La sociedad juega un papel crucial en la formación de los valores de un individuo.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

interesante y extraño; que despierta curiosidad
Meaning
very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity
Example
The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.
La película tiene una trama interesante que mantiene al público cautivo.
C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

regata
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
La regata anual atrajo a competidores de todo el mundo.
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

una tarea o asignación importante dada a una persona o grupo; un propósito o meta específica
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
Los astronautas completaron su misión a la estación espacial.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

musculoso y fuerte
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
El atleta tenía una constitución musculosa que mostraba su fuerza.
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

indirecta
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
La indirecta del gerente fue dirigida hacia su competidor.
C2 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

discurso
Meaning
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion
Example
The president delivered an inspiring oration.
El presidente dio un discurso inspirador.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

predecir
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
El anciano afirmó que podía predecir el futuro.
C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

aguafiestas
Meaning
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
Example
Don’t be a killjoy at the party.
No seas un aguafiestas en la fiesta.
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

photographer

fotógrafo
Meaning
a person who takes photographs professionally
Example
The photographer captured the beauty of nature.
El fotógrafo capturó la belleza de la naturaleza.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

indemnización
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
La compañía de seguros proporcionó indemnización completa por los daños causados por la inundación.
C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

pastoralismo, sistema de pastoreo basado en pasto
Meaning
A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.
Example
Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.
El pastoreo es una forma tradicional de gestionar el ganado.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

cena
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
Normalmente cenamos alrededor de las siete en punto.
C1 noun /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

excellency

excelencia
Meaning
a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors
Example
His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.
Su Excelencia el Embajador asistió a la ceremonia.
C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

rico, abundante y lujoso, especialmente refiriéndose a la vegetación
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
El valle estaba lleno de campos verdes y exuberantes.
C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

una persona torpe, estúpida o insensible
Meaning
a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person
Example
Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!
¡No seas un oaf así - maneja los platos con cuidado!
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

un error tonto o descuidado; un error grave en el juicio.
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
Su error costó a la empresa una fortuna.
B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

explosión
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
La explosión sacudió todo el vecindario.
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

traer
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
Por favor trae tus libros a clase mañana.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

delator
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
Los signos delatores de fatiga eran visibles en su rostro.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

audaz
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
Su plan audaz de escalar la montaña sin el equipo adecuado sorprendió a todos.
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

erupcionar
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
El volcán erupcionó después de siglos de inactividad.
C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

monótono; aburrido; repetitivo
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
El sonido monótono de la lluvia hizo que todos se sintieran somnolientos.
C1 noun /ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/

enormity

enormidad
Meaning
The extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.
Example
The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.
La enormidad del crimen sorprendió a toda la comunidad.
B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

acusaciones
Meaning
Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
Example
The allegations were investigated by an international body.
Las alegaciones fueron investigadas por un organismo internacional.
C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

levantar
Meaning
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
Example
The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.
Los trabajadores tuvieron que levantar la piedra pesada para despejar el camino.
C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

instrumento óptico que proporciona una vista panorámica
Meaning
An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.
Example
The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.
El científico usó un pantoscopio para observar todo el horizonte.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

filólogo
Meaning
a person who studies languages and their history
Example
The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.
El filólogo analizó textos antiguos para comprender la evolución del lenguaje.
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

debate
Meaning
a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points
Example
The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.
El debate político duró tres horas con argumentos apasionados.
C2 noun /ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

fraudulence

fraude
Meaning
The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.
Example
The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.
La auditoría reveló fraude en los estados financieros.
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

producto
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
La compañía lanzó un nuevo producto en el mercado.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɛs/

finesse

sutilidad, destreza, refinamiento
Meaning
Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.
Example
The artist painted with great finesse.
El artista pintó con gran destreza.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

insecticida
Meaning
a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects
Example
The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.
El agricultor roció insecticida en sus cultivos para protegerlos de los insectos dañinos.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

indiscriminado
Meaning
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
Example
The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.
El uso indiscriminado de pesticidas daña el medio ambiente.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

alabar
Meaning
to praise formally or officially
Example
The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
La maestra alabó a los estudiantes por su arduo trabajo.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

polvo de chile
Meaning
a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food
Example
Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.
Agrega dos cucharaditas de polvo de chile para hacer el plato más picante.
B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

adecuado
Meaning
sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity
Example
The food was adequate for the small group.
La comida fue adecuada para el pequeño grupo.
C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

regulatorio
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
El gobierno aplica políticas regulatorias para la estabilidad financiera.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

deidad
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
El templo está dedicado a una deidad hindú.
C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

raspadura o desgaste de la piel o superficie debido a la fricción
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
Él sufrió una pequeña raspadura en su rodilla después de caerse.
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

criticar
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
El maestro criticó los errores descuidados del estudiante.
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

distante
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
Él permaneció distante durante toda la discusión.
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

moderación
Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
Él bebe vino con moderación.
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

densamente
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
El bosque estaba densamente cubierto de altos pinos.
C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

testigo ocular
Meaning
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
Example
The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.
La policía entrevistó a varios testigos oculares del accidente.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

overrule

anular
Meaning
to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision
Example
The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.
El juez anuló la objeción del abogado defensor.
C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

diseño ergonómico
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.
Example
The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.
La silla tiene un diseño ergonómico para una mejor postura.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

autoevidente, obviamente cierto sin necesidad de prueba
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
Es autoevidente que el trabajo duro conduce al éxito.
C1 noun /kɪˈməʊnoʊ/

kimono

kimono
Meaning
a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash
Example
She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony.
Ella llevaba un hermoso kimono de seda en la ceremonia.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/

turpitude

depravación
Meaning
depraved or wicked behavior or character
Example
The judge condemned the criminal’s act of moral turpitude.
El juez condenó el acto de depravación moral del criminal.
B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

pérdida de hábitat
Meaning
The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.
Example
Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.
La pérdida de hábitat es una de las mayores amenazas para las mariposas.
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 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

momento oportuno
Meaning
Happening at a suitable or convenient time.
Example
She arrived at an opportune moment to help.
Llegó en un momento oportuno para ayudar.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

antifallo
Meaning
designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly
Example
The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.
Los ingenieros instalaron un mecanismo antifallo en la planta nuclear.
C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

inmediación, urgencia
Meaning
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.
La inmediatez de la comunicación digital ha transformado las operaciones comerciales.
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

borde; ala; ribete
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
El amplio borde de su sombrero lo protegió del sol abrasador.
A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

alimentar
Meaning
to give food to a person or animal
Example
She feeds the birds every morning.
Ella alimenta a los pájaros todas las mañanas.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

culpable
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
El juez declaró al oficial culpable no apto para el cargo.
C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

exigir el pago de una deuda
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
El arrendador exigió al inquilino el alquiler impago.
C2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

una entrada violenta repentina; una invasión o incursión; una explosión o erupción repentina
Meaning
a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption
Example
The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.
La irrupción del ejército en el territorio enemigo sorprendió completamente a las fuerzas opuestas.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

farming

agricultura
Meaning
the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products
Example
Farming requires both hard work and knowledge about the land.
La agricultura requiere tanto trabajo duro como conocimiento sobre la tierra.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

efervescente
Meaning
Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.
Example
She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.
Ella tenía una personalidad efervescente que iluminaba cada habitación.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

hyperbole

hipérbole
Meaning
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Example
Saying he could run a thousand miles in a day is pure hyperbole.
Decir que podría correr mil millas en un día es pura hipérbole.
B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

evadir
Meaning
To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.
Intentó evadir la pregunta cambiando de tema.
C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

bucólico
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
Ellos disfrutaron de un picnic bucólico junto al río.
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

su (de mujer) cosa
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
Esa bolsa azul es suya.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

a tiempo completo
Meaning
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
Example
She works full-time as a teacher.
Ella trabaja a tiempo completo como profesora.
B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

ansiedad o nerviosismo
Meaning
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Example
Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.
La meditación ayuda a reducir la ansiedad y el estrés.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

tonto; estúpido; necio
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
Fue tonto de mi parte olvidar mi sombrilla en un día lluvioso.
C2 verb /rɪˈkjʊə/

recure

curar de nuevo
Meaning
to cure again; to remedy a second time
Example
The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.
El doctor tuvo que curar nuevamente la herida después de que se reabriera.
C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

conciso
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
Su respuesta fue concisa y terminó rápidamente la conversación.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

cohesión
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
El equipo mostró excelente cohesión durante el proyecto.
B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

suficiente; adecuado para el propósito; satisfactorio
Meaning
enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory
Example
We have sufficient time to complete the project.
Tenemos suficiente tiempo para completar el proyecto.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

medusa
Meaning
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles
Example
The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.
La medusa flotaba graciosamente por el agua con su cuerpo translúcido.
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

jarabe espeso y dulce
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
Ella vertió el jarabe sobre los panqueques.
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

meliorismo
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
Su filosofía de meliorismo la mantuvo esperanzada durante tiempos difíciles.
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

improvisado
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
Usaron cajas como una mesa improvisada.
A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

listo
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
Ella estaba lista para ir al aeropuerto.
B1 verb /loʊd/

load

cargar
Meaning
to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity
Example
Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.
Los trabajadores cargan el camión con cajas pesadas.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

cirugía
Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
Ella se sometió a una cirugía para eliminar el tumor.
A2 noun /mæθ/

math

matemáticas
Meaning
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.
Example
She is very good at math.
Ella es muy buena en matemáticas.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

pulir
Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
Él pulió la vieja mesa hasta que brilló.
C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

docil
Meaning
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Example
The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.
El cachorro dócil aprendió rápidamente nuevos trucos.
C2 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

pomposidad, arrogancia
Meaning
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
Example
His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.
Su discurso estaba lleno de pomposidad y arrogancia.
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

criptográfico
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
Los bancos usan tecnología criptográfica para proteger las transacciones.
C2 noun /ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

quadruped

cuadrúpedo
Meaning
an animal that walks on four feet
Example
Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability.
La mayoría de los mamíferos son criaturas cuadrúpedas, adaptadas para correr y para mantener la estabilidad.