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C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/

impart

impartir
Meaning
to make information known; to bestow or communicate
Example
The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.
La maestra impartió valioso conocimiento a sus estudiantes.
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 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

mercenario
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
El mercenario fue despedido como un simple hireling sin lealtad real.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

no vendido
Meaning
not sold; remaining without a buyer
Example
The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.
Los productos no vendidos fueron devueltos al almacén.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

melodía adicional
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
El coro añadió una hermosa melodía adicional al himno.
A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

adición; proceso de agregar
Meaning
the process of adding numbers; something that is added
Example
The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.
La adición de una nueva habitación hizo la casa más espaciosa.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌlən/

sullen

gruñón
Meaning
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
Example
She gave him a sullen look and walked away.
Ella le dio una mirada gruñona y se fue.
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

frenar / controlar
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
El gobierno tomó medidas para frenar la inflación.
B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

gráfico; visual; vívido;
Meaning
relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;
Example
The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.
El diseño gráfico era colorido y llamativo.
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

brillar
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
El sol brillará intensamente mañana.
B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

blusa
Meaning
a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt
Example
She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.
Ella usó una blusa de seda hermosa para la fiesta.
B1 adjective ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl

industrial

industrial
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by industry.
Example
Industrial sectors boost exports.
Los sectores industriales aumentan las exportaciones.
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

importación
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
La importación de productos de lujo está estrictamente regulada.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl/

ornamental

ornamental
Meaning
Serving as decoration; decorative rather than functional.
Example
The garden was filled with ornamental plants.
El jardín estaba lleno de plantas ornamentales.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

filantrópico
Meaning
showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable
Example
She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.
Es conocida por sus actividades filantrópicas en la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

retroceso
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
En retrospectiva, la decisión parecía imprudente.
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

resonar
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
Sus palabras resonaron con la audiencia.
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

extradite

extraditar
Meaning
to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state
Example
The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country.
El gobierno acordó extraditar al fugitivo a su país de origen.
C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

presagio
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
Las nubes oscuras presagian una tormenta.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

anteriormente; antes
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
El edificio era anteriormente una escuela, pero ahora es un centro comunitario.
C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

aumento rápido; un alza.
Meaning
A rapid increase; a rise.
Example
The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.
La escalada de los costos de producción impacta la rentabilidad.
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

fomentar
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
El programa tiene como objetivo fomentar la creatividad en los jóvenes estudiantes.
B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

reducir
Meaning
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.
Singapur ha reducido el uso de plástico significativamente.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

conclave secreto
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
Los líderes se reunieron en un conclave secreto para discutir la estrategia.
A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

gramática
Meaning
the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage
Example
She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.
Ella estudió gramática para mejorar su escritura.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

unir
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
Los dos ríos se unen justo antes de llegar al mar.
A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

dar
Meaning
to freely transfer something to someone
Example
I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.
Doy regalos a mis amigos en sus cumpleaños.
C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

desviarse
Meaning
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.
Example
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
Él tiende a desviarse del plan original.
C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

felicidad
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/

impassible

impasible
Meaning
Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).
Example
Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions.
Algunos filósofos argumentan que Dios es impasible y no puede experimentar emociones humanas.
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.
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

resbaladizo
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
Hizo una presentación resbaladiza para impresionar a los inversores.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

elogios
Meaning
expressions of praise or approval
Example
The scientist received plaudits from the international community.
El científico recibió elogios de la comunidad internacional.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

prólogo
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
El prólogo del libro fue escrito por un historiador famoso.
B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

tonterías
Meaning
words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior
Example
Stop talking nonsense and be serious!
¡Deja de hablar tonterías y sé serio!
C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

bis de actuación
Meaning
An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.
Example
The band returned to the stage for an encore.
La banda regresó al escenario para un bis.
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.
B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning
The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.
Example
Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.
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C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

orden judicial
Meaning
a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action
Example
The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.
La policía obtuvo una orden de registro antes de entrar en el edificio.
C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

serenidad
Meaning
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Example
Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.
La meditación ayuda a alcanzar la serenidad interior.
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

farsante
Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
Muchos lo consideraban un farsante porque exageraba sus logros.
C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

con hambre; avariciosamente; con ansia
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
El perro comió con hambre después de no haber comido durante horas.
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

estridente
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
Ella llevaba un collar estridente que atraía la atención de todos.
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

estirar
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
Los atletas estiran sus músculos antes de ejercitarse.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

quejarse constantemente
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
Ella siguió quejándose constantemente sobre los errores que cometí.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

expresivo
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
Ella era muy expresiva con su afecto hacia sus amigos.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

indiferente
Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
Él dio un encogimiento de hombros despreocupado y se alejó.
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

aventurero
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
El aventurero viajó profundamente en la selva en busca de ruinas antiguas.
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

panel, grupo de jueces
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
El panel de jueces anunció al ganador de la competencia.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

montañero
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
El montañero llegó a la cima después de una larga subida.
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

abad
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
El abad dio la bienvenida a los visitantes al monasterio.
B2 noun /ˈreɪsɪzəm/

racism

racismo
Meaning
the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice
Example
The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.
La organización trabaja para eliminar el racismo en todas sus formas.
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

depósito, almacén
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
El depósito nacional salvaguarda todos los bonos del gobierno.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

tambalearse
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
El viejo se tambaleó por la calle con un bastón.
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

hacer señas
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
Ella le hizo señas para que se acercara con la mano.
C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

patología
Meaning
the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body
Example
Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.
Los avances en patología ayudaron a los médicos a identificar rápidamente la rara infección.
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.
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

grado / nivel
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
Ella obtuvo un grado en ingeniería.
C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

destilador
Meaning
A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.
Example
The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.
El destilador presentó una nueva marca de whisky el año pasado.
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

solidificar
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
La empresa solidificó su posición en el mercado.
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

ignominia
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
Vivió el resto de su vida en ignominia después del escándalo.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

carácter; personalidad; rasgo;
Meaning
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film
Example
She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.
Ella mostró un gran carácter ayudando a los demás durante la crisis.
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

restricción
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
El tiempo es la mayor restricción para completar el proyecto.
B1 adjective /ɪˈmiːdiət/

immediate

inmediato
Meaning
happening or done without delay
Example
The doctor gave her immediate attention.
El doctor le dio atención inmediata.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

sonido desagradable / rejilla de metal
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
La voz desagradable del maestro hacía difícil concentrarse.
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

fragancia
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
El aroma de las rosas llenó el jardín.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

uninteresting

aburrido
Meaning
not holding attention or curiosity; boring
Example
The lecture was uninteresting and difficult to stay focused on.
La conferencia fue aburrida y difícil de seguir.
B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

orientado a metas
Meaning
Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.
Example
Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.
Ser orientado a metas es crucial para alcanzar el éxito.
A2 verb /siːm/

seem

parecer
Meaning
to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality
Example
He seems tired after the long journey.
Parece cansado después del largo viaje.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

extorsionar
Meaning
to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means
Example
The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.
La pandilla intentó extorsionar dinero a los tenderos locales.
C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

retrospectivo
Meaning
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Example
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.
El museo organizó una exposición retrospectiva de la obra del artista.
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

conjurar
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
El mago conjuró un conejo de su sombrero.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

cosas opuestas
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
La libertad y la esclavitud son contrarias en todos los sentidos.
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

delgado; flaco; escuálido
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
El gato delgado parecía que no había comido en días.
C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

gerontología
Meaning
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
Example
She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.
Ella decidió especializarse en gerontología después de completar la escuela de medicina.
B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

según se dice
Meaning
according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed
Example
The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.
La empresa ha acordado reportedly los nuevos términos.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfæstər/

faster

más rápido
Meaning
moving or able to move quickly; more quickly than usual
Example
This car is faster than the old one.
Este coche es más rápido que el viejo.
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

maravillar
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
La gente se maravilla de su entorno.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

prerrogativa
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
El coche de la empresa era una de las prerrogativas de su cargo ejecutivo.
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

protuberancia
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
El doctor examinó la pequeña protuberancia en su brazo.
A1 noun /ɡɜːrl/

girl

chica
Meaning
a female child or young woman
Example
The girl was playing with her friends in the park.
La chica estaba jugando con sus amigos en el parque.
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

aburrimiento
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
Después de semanas sin hacer nada, cayó en un profundo aburrimiento.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

asombroso
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
La actuación del mago fue simplemente asombrosa.
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

himno nacional
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
El himno nacional se tocó antes del partido internacional.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

regenerativo
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
La agricultura regenerativa mejora la salud del suelo y la biodiversidad.
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

castrar
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
El granjero castró a los toros jóvenes para hacerlos más fáciles de manejar.
C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

canonizar
Meaning
To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.
Example
The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.
La iglesia canonizó al mártir después de años de investigación.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

glotonería
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
Su glotonería durante el festival lo dejó sintiéndose enfermo.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

soleado; optimista
Meaning
bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic
Example
It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.
Es un hermoso día soleado, perfecto para un picnic.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

sin ceremonias/rudo
Meaning
Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.
Example
He made an unceremonious exit from the party.
Él hizo una salida sin ceremonias de la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

ámbito
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
El caso no está dentro del ámbito de este tribunal.
C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

muelle
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
Los barcos pesqueros estaban amarrados en el muelle de madera cerca del puerto.
C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

estratificación oceánica
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
La estratificación oceánica afecta la biodiversidad marina.
C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

endémico
Meaning
Native and restricted to a certain place.
Example
The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
El tigre de Bengala es endémico del subcontinente indio.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

iluminante
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
La lámpara actuó como un iluminante en la cueva oscura.
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

capacidad de absorción del cuerpo
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
La biodisponibilidad de la cúrcuma aumenta cuando se consume con pimienta negra.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpretar / traducir
Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
Ella tuvo que interpretar el discurso para los invitados extranjeros.
B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

prohibir
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
La ley prohíbe fumar en lugares públicos.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

emergente
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
La startup emergente rápidamente atrajo inversionistas.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

clientelismo
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
La empresa fue acusada de clientelismo en las prácticas de contratación.
C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

modificación genética
Meaning
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
Example
Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.
La modificación genética mejora la resistencia de los cultivos a plagas y enfermedades.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

estrictamente
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Fumar está estrictamente prohibido dentro del edificio.
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.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

engaño; fraude; impostura
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
La elaborada impostura duró meses antes de que los investigadores descubrieran la verdad.
C2 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

prodigalidad
Meaning
the quality of being wastefully extravagant
Example
His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.
Su prodigalidad con el dinero lo dejó en quiebra.
B2 noun /drɪl/

drill

taladro
Meaning
a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills
Example
The students took part in a fire drill at school.
Los estudiantes participaron en un simulacro de incendio en la escuela.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

omnipotencia
Meaning
The quality of having unlimited power or authority.
Example
Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.
Muchas religiones describen la omnipotencia de Dios como absoluta.
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.kəm/

oakum

fibra de cuerda vieja
Meaning
loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships
Example
The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.
Los constructores de barcos usaron oakum para sellar las grietas en las tablas de madera.
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.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

exploring

explorar
Meaning
Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.
Example
They are exploring different areas of Antarctica.
Ellos están explorando diferentes áreas de la Antártida.
B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

cocaína (una droga)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
Fue arrestado por poseer cocaína.
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

editorial
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
El periódico publicó un editorial criticando la política del gobierno.
A2 adjective /wet/

Wet

mojado; empapado;
Meaning
covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry
Example
My clothes are still wet from the rain.
Mis ropas todavía están mojadas de la lluvia.
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

recital
Meaning
A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
Example
She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.
Ella dio un recital de piano en la sala de conciertos.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

inseparable
Meaning
Unable to be separated or always together.
Example
The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.
Los dos amigos han sido inseparables desde la infancia.
C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

nupcial
Meaning
Relating to marriage or weddings.
Example
The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.
La pareja se preparó para su ceremonia nupcial con gran alegría.
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

canoa
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
Remaron su canoa por el tranquilo arroyo.
B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

felicidad
Meaning
careful thought or attention to something before making a decision
Example
After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

merecido
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
Su dedicación mereció el reconocimiento de la comunidad.
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

sustento o alimento
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
El agua es esencial para la sustentación humana.