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B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imitar
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
Los niños a menudo imitan el comportamiento de sus padres.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

inepto
Meaning
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
Example
His inept handling of the situation made it worse.
Su manejo inepto de la situación lo empeoró.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

apasionado, entusiasta
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
Ella dio un discurso apasionado sobre el cambio climático.
B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

vecindario
Meaning
a district or area around or near a particular place
Example
I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.
Crecí en un vecindario tranquilo.
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

hornear
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
Ella horneó un pastel para el cumpleaños de su amiga.
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

rayo / viga
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Un rayo de luz entró por la ventana.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

residuo
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.
Example
Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.
El residuo de jabón afecta la eficiencia de los aparatos.
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

depredador/explotador
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
El pájaro depredador se lanzó sobre su presa.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

semi-anual
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
La empresa organiza una reunión semi-anual con todos los empleados.
B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

voluntario
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
Muchos voluntarios ayudaron a distribuir comida a los personas sin hogar.
C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

grabar
Meaning
to write or carve words or symbols on a surface
Example
They inscribed her name on the trophy.
Ellos grabaron su nombre en el trofeo.
C2 adjective /ˈplændʒənt/

plangent

sonido triste o resonante
Meaning
having a loud, mournful sound; resonant
Example
The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.
El tañido triste de la campana de la iglesia resonó por el pueblo.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

vítreo
Meaning
having a glass-like appearance or quality
Example
The mineral has a vitreous shine.
El mineral tiene un brillo vítreo.
C2 verb /rɪˈsɪnd/

rescind

rescindir
Meaning
to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement
Example
The company decided to rescind the job offer.
La empresa decidió rescindir la oferta de trabajo.
B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

monumento
Meaning
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
Example
A monument should honor his contributions.
Un monumento debe honrar sus contribuciones.
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

transportar en ferry
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
El bote transportó a los pasajeros a través del río.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

datos
Meaning
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form
Example
Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.
Los científicos analizaron los datos de miles de experimentos para llegar a su conclusión.
B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

continuando
Meaning
to keep doing something without stopping
Example
They are continuing their journey despite the rain.
Ellos están continuando su viaje a pesar de la lluvia.
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

presión
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
La presión de la situación lo hizo sentirse nervioso.
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

supremo
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
El Tribunal Supremo tomó la decisión final.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

excentricidad
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
Su excentricidad lo hizo ser tanto admirado como incomprendido.
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.
B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

diversión; alegría; entretenimiento
Meaning
the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities
Example
The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.
La risa de los niños mostró su diversión en la actuación del payaso.
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

divertido; gracioso; entretenido
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
Los niños encontraron la actuación del payaso muy divertida.
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

flotilla
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
Una flotilla de barcos pesqueros salió del puerto al amanecer.
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

de manera asombrosa
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
Ella lo hizo de manera asombrosa en la competencia.
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

agudo o sarcástico
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
La crítica mordaz del crítico ofendió al autor.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

trato; transacciones; manejo de situaciones
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
Su trato justo con los clientes le valió una excelente reputación.
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

trapo rasgado
Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
La vieja bandera colgaba hecha trizas después de la tormenta.
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

consecuencias devastadoras
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
La contaminación del aire tiene consecuencias devastadoras para la salud.
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

constituir
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
El comité está compuesto por cinco miembros.
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

Premio Nobel
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
El reconocimiento del Premio Nobel evadió las contribuciones de Bose.
B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

invertir
Meaning
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.
Example
Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.
Invertir en propiedad intelectual puede generar ingresos pasivos.
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

expiar
Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
Él trató de expiar su crimen ayudando a los pobres.
B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

deriva
Meaning
to move slowly, especially by air or water currents
Example
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
El bote comenzó a alejarse de la orilla.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/

following

seguidores
Meaning
a group of supporters or people who admire something or someone
Example
The singer has a large following around the world.
El cantante tiene una gran cantidad de seguidores alrededor del mundo.
B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

alfombra
Meaning
a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
Example
Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.
Por favor, limpie sus pies en la alfombra antes de entrar.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

isotérmico
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
El experimento se realizó bajo condiciones isotérmicas.
C1 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

artificial, forzado
Meaning
Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.
Example
His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.
Su discurso sonaba forzado y ensayado.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

debut
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
El joven actor hizo su debut en el gran escenario.
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

congresista
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
El proyecto de ley recibió un fuerte apoyo congresista.
A1 article /æn/

an

un/una
Meaning
used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound
Example
She ate an apple for breakfast.
Ella comió una manzana para el desayuno.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

animosidad / propósito
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
Su discurso fue impulsado por animosidad contra la política.
C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

atril
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
La profesora colocó sus notas en el atril antes de comenzar su conferencia.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

indiferente, desinteresado
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
Después de años de viajes de lujo, se sintió indiferente ante otro viaje a París.
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.
C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

emocionado
Meaning
Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.
Example
The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.
Los niños estaban muy emocionados mientras esperaban que apareciera el mago.
C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

broma, chiste
Meaning
A practical joke or humorous remark.
Example
He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.
Disfrutó de una broma inofensiva con sus amigos.
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

buey
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
El agricultor usó un buey para arar el campo.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

insidioso
Meaning
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.
Example
The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.
La propagación insidiosa de la desinformación puede dañar la confianza.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

oyente
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
Ella es una buena oyente que siempre entiende los problemas de los demás.
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

quiromancia
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
La anciana practicaba la quiromancia y decía el futuro a los viajeros.
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

disminuir
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
Después de la tormenta, las aguas de la inundación comenzaron a disminuir.
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

persona que vaga sin propósito en un lugar
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
La policía interrogó al loiterer fuera de la tienda.
A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

centros
Meaning
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.
Example
Centers drive regional development.
Los centros impulsan el desarrollo regional.
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

estructura de rejilla
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
El jardín estaba decorado con una estructura de rejilla de madera cubierta de vides.
B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

conserje, cuidador de edificio
Meaning
a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker
Example
The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.
El conserje de la escuela trabajaba hasta tarde todas las noches para asegurar que las aulas estuvieran impecables.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

iluminado; esclarecido; sabio;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
El maestro iluminado compartió sabiduría con todos sus estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

sastre
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
El sastre le tomó las medidas para un nuevo traje.
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

farsa
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
La reunión se convirtió en una farsa completa con todos discutiendo.
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

calentamiento
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
El calentamiento está acelerando debido a los gases de efecto invernadero.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

gentil
Meaning
Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior
Example
He was always gentle with children.
Siempre fue amable con los niños.
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 /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

invernadero
Meaning
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
Example
The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.
Los agricultores construyeron un gran invernadero para cultivar tomates en el invierno.
C1 noun /kəmˈplɪsəti/

complicity

complicidad
Meaning
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme.
El tribunal reveló su complicidad en el esquema de fraude.
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

perro mestizo
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
El perro callejero era un perro mestizo amigable.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

clima
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
El cambio climático impacta todas las regiones a nivel mundial.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

antipático
Meaning
not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude
Example
The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.
El dueño de la tienda parecía antipático con los nuevos clientes.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

alma / mente
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
La novela explora las profundidades de la psique humana.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

inflamable; combustible
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
El material inflamable se prendió rápidamente.
A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

fuerte
Meaning
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Example
A strong defense secures victory.
Una defensa fuerte asegura la victoria.
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

hidrólisis
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
La hidrólisis descompone moléculas complejas en formas más simples.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

versátil
Meaning
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.
Example
He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.
Él es un músico versátil que puede tocar múltiples instrumentos.
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

scooter
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
Ella va al trabajo en scooter todos los días.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

permutación
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
El rompecabezas se puede resolver probando todas las permutaciones posibles de las piezas.
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

coro
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
El coro cantó hermosamente durante la ceremonia.
B1 noun /ruːt/

route

ruta
Meaning
a way or course taken to get from one place to another
Example
The best route to the airport is through the highway.
La mejor ruta al aeropuerto es por la autopista.
B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

galón
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
Él compró un galón de leche.
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

rumor; chisme
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
Las acusaciones se basaron en rumores en lugar de pruebas concretas o el testimonio de testigos.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

legislador
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
Los legisladores votaron sobre el nuevo proyecto de ley educativa.
C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

carpa común
Meaning
A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food
Example
Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.
La carpa común es un pez importante en la acuicultura.
A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

gallina
Meaning
female chicken
Example
The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.
La gallina puso huevos frescos en el nido.
C1 noun ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənsi

interdependency

interdependencia
Meaning
The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.
Example
The interdependency of the countries led to greater cooperation.
La interdependencia de los países llevó a una mayor cooperación.
B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

jubilado
Meaning
having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity
Example
My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.
Mi abuelo jubilado disfruta de la jardinería en su tiempo libre.
C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

empinado o repentino
Meaning
Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.
Example
The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.
Los excursionistas lucharon por subir la pendiente empinada.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

desplazar
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
La nueva tecnología desplazará muchos trabajos tradicionales de manufactura.
C1 noun /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

exposition

exposición
Meaning
a detailed explanation or a large public exhibition
Example
The scientist gave a clear exposition of the theory.
El científico dio una explicación clara de la teoría.
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

suave y agradable; relajado y gentil
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
La suave luz de la tarde creó una atmósfera tranquila.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

finanzas empresariales
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Una buena financiación empresarial mejora la rentabilidad.
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

suplicar
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
Él suplicó al juez por misericordia.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

no escuchado; desconocido
Meaning
not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar
Example
His complaints went unheard by the management.
Sus quejas pasaron desapercibidas por la gerencia.
C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

meritocracia
Meaning
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Example
In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.
En una verdadera meritocracia, las personas más capaces ascienden a posiciones de liderazgo.
C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

desierto; solitario; árido
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
El pueblo abandonado se veía desolado y vacío.
C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

xenófobo
Meaning
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
Example
The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.
El político fue criticado como xenófobo debido a sus políticas anti-inmigrantes.
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

amenaza
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
El conductor imprudente era una amenaza para todos en la carretera.
A2 noun /ɡɑːd/

god

Dios
Meaning
a deity; a supreme being believed to control the universe
Example
People in different cultures worship God in various ways.
Las personas en diferentes culturas adoran a Dios de diversas maneras.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserablemente
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
El equipo jugó miserablemente en el campeonato.
B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

borrar
Meaning
to remove completely; to delete or wipe out
Example
Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.
Usa un borrador para borrar las marcas de lápiz.
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

chispa
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
Una chispa del fuego de campamento encendió las hojas secas.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

inspección
Meaning
a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe
Example
The building passed the safety inspection last week.
El edificio pasó la inspección de seguridad la semana pasada.
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

lascivo
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
El tabloide publicó una historia lasciva sobre la celebridad.
B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

proporcionar
Meaning
to provide or give; to make or cause to become
Example
The artist renders the scene beautifully.
El artista presenta la escena bellamente.
C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

hoja
Meaning
A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
Example
The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.
La hoja del helecho se estiró graciosamente sobre el camino del jardín.
C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

Señales físicas en el cerebro para el almacenamiento y recuperación de recuerdos
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
Los científicos estudian los engramas para comprender cómo se almacenan los recuerdos.
B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

convencer
Meaning
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
Example
She convinced him to attend the meeting.
Ella lo convenció de asistir a la reunión.
B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

penetración
Meaning
The act of piercing or entering into something.
Example
The company's market penetration grew rapidly.
La penetración en el mercado de la empresa creció rápidamente.
B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

ballena
Meaning
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing
Example
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.
La ballena azul es el animal más grande que jamás haya existido en la Tierra.
A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

felicidad
Meaning
plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens
Example
Children are playing on the grass.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

piadoso
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
El monje piadoso pasaba horas en oración cada día.
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

reforzamiento
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
El refuerzo positivo ayuda en el aprendizaje.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

alentar
Meaning
to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate
Example
Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
Los maestros deben alentar a los estudiantes a hacer preguntas.
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

confundir
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Las instrucciones complejas confundieron a los estudiantes.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

divisivo
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
Example
His dissentious remarks divided the group further.
Sus comentarios divisivos dividieron aún más al grupo.
B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

ácido
Meaning
a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste
Example
Lemons contain citric acid.
Los limones contienen ácido cítrico.
C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

contemporáneo
Meaning
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.
Los dos artistas eran contemporáneos y a menudo se influenciaban mutuamente.
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

cadera
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
Ella puso sus manos en sus caderas.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

prejuiciado
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Él estaba prejuiciado contra las personas de otras regiones.
C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

repercusiones
Meaning
The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.
Example
The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.
La nueva política tuvo repercusiones no deseadas en la economía.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈsʌlid/

unsullied

inmaculado
Meaning
not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure
Example
His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations.
Su reputación permaneció inmaculada a pesar de las acusaciones.
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

sala
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
Ella fue admitida en la sala de niños.
C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

premonición
Meaning
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative
Example
She had a premonition of danger before the trip.
Ella tuvo una premonición de peligro antes del viaje.