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B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

índice
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
Un índice organiza datos importantes.
C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

caballo macho para cría
Meaning
An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.
Example
The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.
La granja posee un caballo macho poderoso para fines de cría.
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

impactante y sensacional de manera vívida
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
El periódico publicó una impactante narración del crimen.
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

proceso
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
Los procedimientos judiciales duraron varias horas.
B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

automovilista
Meaning
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
Example
The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.
El automovilista se detuvo para ayudar después de ver el accidente.
C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

campanario
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
Las campanas del carillón sonaron por la plaza del pueblo.
C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

restricto
Meaning
characterized by reserve or self-control; held back
Example
Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.
Su reacción restringida sorprendió a todos.
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

ideal
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
Este lugar es ideal para un picnic.
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

codicioso
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
El codicioso propietario aumentó el alquiler de manera injusta.
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

grabar
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
La artista grabó sus iniciales en el vidrio.
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

insulto / palabra despectiva
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
Hizo un comentario despectivo sobre su carácter.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

decisivo
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
Su acción decisiva salvó a la empresa del colapso.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɔːrs/

enforce

hacer cumplir
Meaning
to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed
Example
The police are responsible for enforcing the law.
La policía es responsable de hacer cumplir la ley.
A2 verb /ˈɡæðər/

gather

reunirse
Meaning
to come together or collect in one place; to assemble
Example
People gather in the park for the festival.
Las personas se reúnen en el parque para el festival.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

propuesta / tierno
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
La compañía presentó su renuncia a la junta.
A1 pronoun /ˈʌðərz/

others

otros
Meaning
people or things distinct from the ones already mentioned or known
Example
I like to spend time with others.
Me gusta pasar tiempo con otros.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

sabor
Meaning
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
Example
This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.
Este helado tiene un delicioso sabor a mango.
A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

dibujar
Meaning
to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen
Example
She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.
Ella dibuja hermosos paisajes en su tiempo libre.
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

parroquia
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
La parroquia se reunió para el servicio del domingo.
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.
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

caprichoso
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
El mercado de valores puede ser caprichoso, cambiando drásticamente sin previo aviso.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

tormento; sufrimiento
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
El prisionero soportó años de tormento en confinamiento solitario.
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.
C1 noun /ˌdʒæm.bəˈriː/

Jamboree

fiesta; reunión festiva;
Meaning
a large celebration or party; a gathering with entertainment; a festive event
Example
The scout jamboree brought together thousands of young people from around the world.
El jamboree scout reunió a miles de jóvenes de todo el mundo.
A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

incorrecto
Meaning
not correct or true; mistaken
Example
It is wrong to cheat on a test.
Es incorrecto hacer trampa en un examen.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

tacañeria
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
Su tacañeria era evidente en la manera en que evitaba cualquier gasto innecesario.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

naval
Meaning
relating to a country's navy or military ships
Example
The country invested heavily in naval defense.
El país invirtió fuertemente en defensa naval.
A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

agradable, placentero
Meaning
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
Example
We had a pleasant evening at the park.
Tuvimos una noche agradable en el parque.
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

productor
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
El productor de la película invirtió millones en el nuevo proyecto cinematográfico.
C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

recurrente
Meaning
happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;
Example
She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.
Ella ha estado sufriendo dolores de cabeza recurrentes durante meses.
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

estropear
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
La lluvia estropeó el evento al aire libre.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

servil
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
Su actitud servil molestaba a sus compañeros.
C2 adjective /fækˈtɪʃəs/

factitious

artificial, no genuino
Meaning
artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine
Example
The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced.
La emoción en su historia parecía artificial y forzada.
A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

seguramente
Meaning
without doubt; certainly
Example
You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.
Seguramente aprobarás el examen si estudias mucho.
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

falaz
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
El argumento del político era falaz, sonaba convincente pero carecía de pruebas reales.
A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

fondo; base
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
El cofre del tesoro estaba en el fondo del océano.
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

olla de cocción lenta
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
Puse el pollo y las verduras en la olla de cocción lenta antes de ir al trabajo.
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

mecer
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Los árboles se mecían suavemente en la brisa.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

anteceder
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
El manuscrito es anterior a la prensa moderna de impresión.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

continente
Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
El continente de Australia es el hogar de la mayor parte de su poblacion.
C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

exhalación
Meaning
The action of breathing out.
Example
Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.
Una exhalación lenta calma el sistema nervioso.
C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

de nuevo
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
Después del fracaso, decidió comenzar su vida de nuevo.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

afluente
Meaning
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
Example
The tributary joins the main river near the city.
El afluente se une al río principal cerca de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəl/

Jingle

un sonido metálico ligero, como el que hacen los objetos metálicos cuando se agitan; una canción corta y pegadiza
Meaning
a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short catchy song
Example
The jingle of keys could be heard as she walked down the hallway.
El sonido de las llaves se podía escuchar mientras caminaba por el pasillo.
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

suave; blando; tierno
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
La almohada es muy suave y cómoda.
C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

ceder, ser más suave
Meaning
to become less severe, harsh, or strict
Example
After hours of begging, she finally relented.
Después de horas de súplicas, finalmente cedió.
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

riachuelo
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
Un riachuelo bajó por la ladera después de la lluvia.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

espinoso; difícil
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
El espinoso problema de los recortes presupuestarios necesita una consideración cuidadosa.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/

kowtow

actuar de manera excesivamente sumisa
Meaning
To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.
Example
He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.
Se negó a ceder a las demandas irracionales.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

abuelo / abuela
Meaning
the father of one's father or mother
Example
My grandfather tells us stories every evening.
Mi abuelo nos cuenta historias todas las noches.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

expatiate

hablar o escribir en detalle
Meaning
to speak or write at length or in detail
Example
The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.
El profesor expuso en detalle la importancia del pensamiento crítico.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

desalentador
Meaning
making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.
Las palabras desalentadoras del entrenador afectaron la moral del equipo.
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

década
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
El país ha cambiado mucho en la última década.
A1 noun /eər/

Air

aire
Meaning
the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
Example
Fresh air is essential for good health.
El aire fresco es esencial para una buena salud.
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

refinado; purificado
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
Ella tiene un gusto muy refinado en arte y música.
B1 noun /ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

Quantity

cantidad; número; volumen
Meaning
an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something
Example
The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.
La cantidad de agua en la botella es suficiente para el viaje.
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

hinchado
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
Después de la gran comida, se sintió hinchado e incómodo.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

aleatorio
Meaning
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Example
His haphazard approach led to project failure.
Su enfoque aleatorio condujo al fracaso del proyecto.
B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

felicidad
Meaning
relating to machines or the way they work
Example
She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

coloso
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
La empresa creció hasta convertirse en un coloso corporativo.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

exuberancia
Meaning
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.
Su exuberancia hizo que todo el equipo se sintiera motivado.
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

campamento improvisado
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
Los escaladores instalaron un campamento improvisado en la ladera de la montaña.
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

disputa, enemistad
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
Las dos familias han estado en una disputa durante generaciones.
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

alto
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
El pico de la montaña es muy alto.
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

aludir
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
El profesor aludió a Shakespeare durante la conferencia.
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

curvatura
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
Los marineros anclaron en las aguas tranquilas de la curvatura.
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

amamantar
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
La madre gata amamantó a sus gatitos en la cesta.
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

mezcla
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
La masa del pastel es una mezcla de harina, huevos y leche.
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.
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

judía de espárragos
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
La judía de espárragos crece hasta tres pies de largo y se utiliza comúnmente en la cocina asiática.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

saquear
Meaning
To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.
Example
The invaders despoiled the village during the war.
Los invasores saquearon la aldea durante la guerra.
C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

testamento / prueba
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
Su éxito es un testamento de su trabajo arduo y dedicación.
C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

septenario
Meaning
Occurring every seven years.
Example
The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.
El festival es una tradición septenaria en el pueblo.
B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

discreción
Meaning
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Example
She handled the situation with great discretion.
Ella manejó la situación con gran discreción.
A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

empleador
Meaning
A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.
Example
The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.
El empleador prometió mejores beneficios para atraer a trabajadores calificados.
C1 verb প্রিসিপিটেট

precipitate

precipitar
Meaning
To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or other forms of water.
Example
Vapor precipitates as rain in warmer climates.
El vapor se precipita como lluvia en climas más cálidos.
C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

caer verticalmente a alta velocidad
Meaning
to fall straight down at high speed
Example
Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.
Los precios de las acciones cayeron repentinamente después del colapso del mercado.
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

obispo
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
El obispo dio un poderoso sermón durante el servicio del domingo.
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

muelle
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
El barco permaneció en el muelle durante dos días.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

cable grueso para amarrar un barco
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
Los marineros aseguraron el barco al muelle con un pesado hawser.
C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

melodioso
Meaning
having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful
Example
Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.
Su voz melodiosa cautivó a toda la audiencia.
C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

vetar
Meaning
to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law
Example
The president decided to veto the new bill.
El presidente decidió vetar el nuevo proyecto de ley.
C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

fatiga
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
Después de la larga caminata, una sensación de fatiga se apoderó del grupo.
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

nervioso
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
El caballo estaba demasiado nervioso para montar.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

corromper
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Example
The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.
La novela muestra cómo la riqueza puede corromper el carácter de una persona.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

estereotipo
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Es un estereotipo que todos los jugadores son antisociales.
A1 interjection /jɛə/

yeah

Meaning
used to express agreement or affirmation
Example
Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you.
Sí, iré a la tienda contigo.
C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

precipitación
Meaning
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Example
Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.
Los niveles anuales de precipitación están disminuyendo.
C2 noun /trʌs/

truss

cercha
Meaning
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
Example
The engineer designed a strong truss for the new bridge.
El ingeniero diseñó una cercha fuerte para el nuevo puente.
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

a prueba de sonido; que evita que el sonido entre o salga
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
El estudio de grabación tiene paredes a prueba de sonido.
C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

presumir
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
A ella le gusta presumir sus nuevas joyas en las fiestas.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

expresar desacuerdo
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Ella expuso su desacuerdo con su amigo sobre la decisión arriesgada.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

invertir
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
Él invirtió el vaso para dejar que el agua se drenara.
C2 noun /tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

technography

tecnografía
Meaning
the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society
Example
The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions.
El antropólogo se especializó en tecnografía para entender las tradiciones indígenas de fabricación de herramientas.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

comportamiento
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
Su comportamiento tranquilo impresionó a todos en la reunión.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

coincidente
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
El festival fue coincidente con el día festivo nacional.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

periferia
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
Los soldados estaban estacionados en la periferia del campamento.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

sinónimo
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Para muchas personas, su nombre es sinónimo de generosidad.
B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

riego
Meaning
The artificial application of water to land or soil.
Example
Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
Los sistemas de riego mejoran los rendimientos de los cultivos en regiones secas.
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

suplicar
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
Ella suplicó por misericordia.
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.
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

fiscal general
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
El fiscal general anunció nuevas reformas para fortalecer la justicia.
B1 noun /ɡæŋ/

gang

pandilla
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
La pandilla fue arrestada por la policía anoche.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

fábula
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
Las fábulas de Esopo son famosas por enseñar valiosas lecciones a través de historias simples.
A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

recomendar
Meaning
to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.
Recomiendo probar el nuevo restaurante en el centro.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

exigente
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
Es conocida por sus exigentes estándares en el diseño.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

jollity

jolgorio
Meaning
lively and cheerful activity or celebration
Example
The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.
La boda estuvo llena de jolgorio y risas.
C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

deísta
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
El filósofo se identificó como un deísta.
C2 noun /ˈɛksplətɪv/

expletive

palabra ofensiva
Meaning
a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane
Example
He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot.
Él gritó una palabra ofensiva cuando dejó caer el martillo sobre su pie.
A2 noun /kæb/

cab

taxi
Meaning
a taxi or car for hire with a driver
Example
We took a cab to the airport.
Tomamos un taxi al aeropuerto.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

degradado
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
La moneda degradada perdió la confianza de la gente.
A2 adjective /ˈemp.ti/

Empty

vacío; vacío de contenido
Meaning
containing nothing; vacant; without contents
Example
The glass is empty and needs to be refilled.
El vaso está vacío y necesita ser rellenado.
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

pura raza
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
El jinete montó un rápido caballo de pura raza en la carrera.
B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

renovar
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
Ellos decidieron renovar la casa vieja antes de mudarse.
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

inmanente
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
Él creía que los valores morales son inmanentes en la naturaleza humana.
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

merodeador
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
Los aldeanos temían a los merodeadores que asaltaban sus casas.
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

compensación
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
La compañía ofreció una compensación financiera al trabajador herido.
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

observancia
Meaning
The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.
Example
The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.
El festival se celebra en observancia de una tradición centenaria.
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

logro
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
Graduarse de la universidad fue un gran logro para él.
B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

lema
Meaning
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
Example
Her motto in life is 'never give up.'
Su lema en la vida es 'nunca te rindas.'
C1 noun /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

deprivation

privación, escasez, falta
Meaning
The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.
Example
Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.
La privación de sueño afecta la función cognitiva.