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C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

inefable
Meaning
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Example
The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.
La belleza del paisaje era inefable.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

conversión, cambio, transformación
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
Las altas tasas de conversión de sitios web indican una comercialización efectiva.
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.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

indigno; no merecedor
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
Él se sintió no digno de tal alabanza y reconocimiento.
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.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

bolsillo
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Él puso su teléfono en su bolsillo.
A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

cuerpo
Meaning
the physical structure of a person or animal
Example
Exercise helps keep the body healthy.
El ejercicio ayuda a mantener el cuerpo saludable.
B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

barco casa
Meaning
a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home
Example
They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.
Pasaron sus vacaciones en un hermoso barco casa en el lago.
B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

cemento / cimentar
Meaning
a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent
Example
The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.
El tratado ayudó a cimentar la relación entre los dos países.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɪdiəs/

perfidious

traidor
Meaning
deceitful and untrustworthy
Example
The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.
El espía fue ejecutado por sus acciones traidoras.
C2 phrase ˌdʒʊə.rɪs.pruːˈden.ʃəl ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

jurisprudential benchmark

punto de referencia jurídico
Meaning
A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.
Example
The decision set a jurisprudential benchmark.
La decisión estableció un punto de referencia jurídico.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

suspirar
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Ella suspiró de alivio cuando escuchó las buenas noticias.
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

deducible
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
La solución es deducible de los datos proporcionados.
C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

forraje
Meaning
food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand
Example
The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.
El granjero almacenó suficiente forraje para que el ganado tuviera suficiente durante el invierno.
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

marchitar
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
Las flores se marchitarán sin suficiente agua.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

herbicida
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
Los agricultores usaron herbicidas para proteger sus cultivos de las malezas invasoras.
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

foso
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
El castillo estaba protegido por un amplio foso lleno de agua.
C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

cortesía
Meaning
Polite and courteous behavior.
Example
He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.
Trató a su oponente con cortesía a pesar de sus diferencias.
B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

colega
Meaning
a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
Example
She invited her colleagues to the office party.
Ella invitó a sus colegas a la fiesta de la oficina.
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

conceder
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
La universidad le concedió una beca.
C2 verb /fɪltʃ/

filch

robar
Meaning
to steal something in a sneaky or petty way
Example
He tried to filch a candy bar from the shop.
Él intentó robar una barra de caramelo de la tienda.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

malversar
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
Fue acusado de malversar los fondos de la empresa.
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

espacioso; grande; amplio;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
El salón espacioso puede acomodar a quinientas personas.
B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

susurrar
Meaning
to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
Example
She whispered a secret in my ear.
Ella susurró un secreto en mi oído.
C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

Carta encíclica
Meaning
a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues
Example
The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.
El Papa emitió una carta encíclica sobre el cambio climático y la responsabilidad moral.
B1 noun; gerund /ˈnɪtɪŋ/

knitting

tejer
Meaning
the craft or activity of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles; the act of forming something closely or firmly together
Example
She spends her evenings knitting scarves for her family.
Ella pasa las tardes tejiendo bufandas para su familia.
B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

valioso; importante
Meaning
worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important
Example
The painting is very valuable and worth millions.
La pintura es muy valiosa y vale millones.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

linaje
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
El perro tiene un linaje que rastrea varias generaciones atrás.
C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

leve olor
Meaning
A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.
Example
I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.
Sentí un leve olor a perfume mientras ella pasaba.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

headstrong

terco
Meaning
Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.
Example
The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.
El niño terco se negó a escuchar a nadie.
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

alto (una voz de canto de adulto)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
Ella cantaba la parte del alto en el coro hermosamente.
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

renovar
Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
Necesito renovar mi pasaporte antes de viajar.
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

frijol
Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
Plantamos frijoles verdes en nuestro jardín de vegetales esta primavera.
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

fomentar un crimen
Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
Fue acusado de ayudar a los criminales en su escape.
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

estupidez
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Su estupidez causó muchos problemas al equipo.
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

oruga
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
La oruga comió todas las hojas de la planta.
B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

doblemente
Meaning
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
Example
She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.
Se sintió doblemente afortunada después de ganar el premio y obtener una promoción.
A2 verb /əˈfɔːrd/

afford

permitirse
Meaning
to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare
Example
I can't afford a new car right now.
No puedo permitirme un coche nuevo ahora.
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

pendiente
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
Subieron cuidadosamente por la pendiente de la colina.
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

oficina de contabilidad
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
El comerciante pasó la mayor parte de su día en la oficina de contabilidad revisando los libros de contabilidad.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

escritura de diario
Meaning
The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.
Example
Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.
El journaling ayuda a organizar los pensamientos y reducir el estrés.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

rotación
Meaning
the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company
Example
The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.
La empresa reportó una alta rotación en su departamento de ventas.
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.
C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

quimérico, imposible
Meaning
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
Example
His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.
Sus ideas quiméricas a menudo desconcertaban a los realistas.
A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

el más grande
Meaning
The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.
Example
He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.
Él es considerado uno de los más grandes líderes de todos los tiempos.
B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

agrandar
Meaning
to make something bigger or increase in size
Example
They decided to enlarge their house.
Ellos decidieron agrandar su casa.
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

subyugación
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
El pueblo sufrió bajo la subyugación de un gobernante cruel.
B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

áspero, rugoso
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
El tejido se sentía áspero al tacto.
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

responsabilidad
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
La responsabilidad es clave para mantener la confianza en cualquier sistema.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

ilegible
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
La letra del médico era completamente ilegible.
C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

excitación
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
La noticia creó gran excitación entre los aficionados.
C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

perpetuidad, eternidad, continuidad
Meaning
Permanence, eternity, continuity.
Example
The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.
El contrato asegura pagos en perpetuidad.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

completar o perfeccionar algo con gran habilidad
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
Él es un artista consumado con años de experiencia.
C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

minero de carbón
Meaning
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
Example
The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.
El minero de carbón pasó largas horas bajo tierra extrayendo carbón.
B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

cortar / clip
Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
Ella cortó el cupón del periódico.
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

circular, mover
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
El aire circulaba libremente en el pasillo abierto.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

ineficaz
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
El liderazgo ineficaz del gerente hizo que el equipo perdiera la motivación.
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

cambio
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
El cambio es inevitable para el crecimiento.
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

reunirse, convocar una reunión o asamblea
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
La junta se convocará mañana para discutir la nueva política.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

disidente
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
El disidente fue arrestado por hablar en contra del gobierno.
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

pasta
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
Tuvimos pasta cremosa para la cena anoche.
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

teoría de dejar que otros piensen lo que quieran
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
Él sigue la teoría de 'dejar que ellos' y ignora la negatividad.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

tenor / tono general
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
El tenor general de su discurso era esperanzador y tranquilizador.
A1 noun /kiː/

Key

llave
Meaning
a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access
Example
She lost her house key and couldn't get inside until the locksmith arrived.
Ella perdió su llave de casa y no pudo entrar hasta que llegó el cerrajero.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

fatal
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
El accidente resultó fatal para el conductor.
B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

ancho; amplitud
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth
Example
The width of the river is about 50 meters.
El ancho del río es aproximadamente 50 metros.
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

estricto; severo
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
El maestro dio a los estudiantes una advertencia estricta sobre hacer trampa.
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

dar con la cabeza, el trasero de algo
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
El cabrón dio un golpe a la cerca con sus cuernos.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

desambiguación
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
El sistema de IA aplica la disambiguación para refinar la comprensión del texto.
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

harina gruesa
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
Ella usó harina gruesa para hacer pan casero con una textura rústica.
A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

cristiano
Meaning
a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.
Ella es una cristiana devota que asiste a la iglesia cada domingo.
C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

campesino
Meaning
a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer
Example
The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.
El campesino trabajaba duro en los campos todas las mañanas.
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

torpeza
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
Él torpedeó con las llaves y las dejó caer al suelo.
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

red global de computadoras
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
Internet ha revolucionado la forma en que accedemos a la información.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

con derecho
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
Los empleados tienen derecho a un permiso remunerado.
A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

ley
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.
Todos deben obedecer la ley.
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

cortesía, respeto mutuo
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
La reunión se realizó con cortesía y respeto.
B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

sin palabras
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
Ella se quedó sin palabras cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

próximo
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
La compañía anunció el lanzamiento de su próximo producto.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊksl/

forecastle

castillo de proa
Meaning
The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.
Example
The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift.
Los marineros se reunieron en el castillo de proa después de su turno.
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.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

Virrey
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
El virrey gobernó la colonia en nombre del rey.
C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

teorizar
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
Los científicos a menudo teorizan sobre los orígenes del universo.
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.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪŋ/

Turning

giro; carretera secundaria
Meaning
a place where a road branches off from another; a side road
Example
Take the first turning on the left.
Tome la primera curva a la izquierda.
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.
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

pertenecer
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
Ella sintió que realmente pertenecía al equipo.
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

aristócrata; persona de nobleza
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
El aristócrata vivía en un castillo magnífico.
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

paisaje deltaico
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
Bangladesh tiene un paisaje deltaico único.
A2 adjective /ruːd/

Rude

grosero; descortés; falto de civismo; áspero
Meaning
impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner
Example
It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.
Fue grosero interrumpir la reunión.
B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

dardo/correr rápidamente
Meaning
to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target
Example
The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.
El gato dártó cruzando la calle para evitar el coche.
C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

renunciar
Meaning
to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life
Example
She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.
Ella renunció a su ciudadanía para mudarse al extranjero permanentemente.
C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

nuclear
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
Las gotas comenzaron a nuclearse alrededor de pequeñas partículas en el aire.
B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

campo de batalla
Meaning
a place where a battle is fought
Example
The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.
El campo de batalla estaba cubierto con los restos de la pelea.
C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

elocuencia
Meaning
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.
Example
She improved her elocution through constant practice.
Ella mejoró su elocuencia mediante la práctica constante.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

aeronauta
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
El aeronauta guió hábilmente el globo aerostático a través del valle.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

línea del nombre del escritor
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
Su línea apareció en la primera página del periódico.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

rentable
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
Las soluciones rentables benefician a las industrias.
B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

una mirada fija; mirar intensamente en una dirección particular
Meaning
a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction
Example
She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.
Ella cruzó su mirada intensa a través de la habitación llena de gente y sintió su corazón detenerse un momento.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

privar de derechos
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
La nueva ley podría privar de derechos a miles de votantes.
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
Las instrucciones complicadas solo sirvieron para confundirme.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

despiadado
Meaning
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
Example
The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.
El arrendador era muy duro de corazón y se negó a ayudar a la pobre familia.
C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

lucha a caballo
Meaning
to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
Example
The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.
Los caballeros se prepararon para luchar a caballo frente a la multitud animada.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

cargo de concejal
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
Fue honrado con el cargo de concejal después de años de servicio.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

derrotista
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
Su actitud derrotista desanimó al resto del equipo.
B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

fuerza interior
Meaning
Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.
Example
Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.
El servicio comunitario fomenta la fuerza interior en los individuos.
A2 noun /ɡoʊt/

Goat

cabra
Meaning
a farm animal with horns that gives milk and meat
Example
The farmer keeps goats for their milk and cheese.
El granjero cría cabras por su leche y queso.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

flor de cresta de gallo
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Las flores de cresta de gallo rojas y brillantes añadieron color vibrante al lecho del jardín.
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

prolongar
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
Las negociaciones fueron prolongadas durante varios meses.
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

grúa
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
La grácil grúa permaneció inmóvil al borde del agua.
C1 noun /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ˈbreɪk.θruː/

revolutionary breakthrough

descubrimiento revolucionario
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that changes everything.
Example
Robotic surgery is a revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare.
La cirugía robótica es un descubrimiento revolucionario en la atención sanitaria.
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

una capa brillante o lustrosa; brillo de labios
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
Ella aplicó un brillo transparente en sus labios para darles un aspecto brillante y saludable.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

corporal
Meaning
relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military
Example
He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.
Él sufrió un castigo corporal por su error.
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

aislar
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
El monje eligió aislarse en las montañas.
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

irrelevante / debatible
Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
El tema de la financiación se convirtió en un punto irrelevante después de que el proyecto fuera cancelado.
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.
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 /taɪm/

thyme

tomillo
Meaning
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
Example
She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.
Ella espolvoreó tomillo sobre el pollo asado.
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

gesticulaciones
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
Sus gesticulaciones enérgicas hicieron que el discurso fuera más atractivo.