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C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

inexperto
Meaning
not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise
Example
The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.
El manejo inexperto de la máquina causó varios errores.
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

notación
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
El profesor explicó la notación utilizada en las ecuaciones algebraicas.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

resistente
Meaning
not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand
Example
This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
Este tejido es resistente al agua y las manchas.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

seguridad
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
La empresa prioriza la seguridad en el lugar de trabajo por encima de todo.
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

vacío
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
Su cara se quedó vacía cuando escuchó las malas noticias.
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

desolado
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
El vecindario desolado fue abandonado por la mayoría de los residentes.
A1 adverb /weər/

Where

dónde
Meaning
In or to what place or position; used to inquire about location
Example
Where did you put my keys?
¿Dónde pusiste mis llaves?
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

iniquidad
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
El régimen del dictador estuvo marcado por la corrupción y la iniquidad.
C2 noun /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/

galvanism

galvanismo
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
El galvanismo desempeñó un papel clave en los primeros experimentos con electricidad.
C2 noun /ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Furuncle

forúnculo; bulto;
Meaning
a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.
El doctor recetó antibióticos para tratar el doloroso furúnculo en su cuello.
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

lona impermeable
Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
Los trabajadores usaron una lona impermeable para cubrir los materiales de construcción de la lluvia.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

vindicatorio
Meaning
showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
Example
Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.
Su tono vindicatorio mostró que creía firmemente en su inocencia.
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

medallón
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Ella llevaba un medallón de oro alrededor de su cuello.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

tranquilidad
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
Ella disfrutó de la tranquilidad del campo después de años en la ciudad.
A2 adjective /ˈæfrɪkən/

african

africano
Meaning
relating to Africa or its people
Example
She studied African culture in university.
Ella estudió la cultura africana en la universidad.
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

usufructo
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
El inquilino tenía el usufructo de la tierra pero no su propiedad.
C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

firme, leal
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
Ella siempre ha sido una firme defensora de la comunidad.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

subyacer
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
Las fuertes tradiciones culturales subyacen a las prácticas de la comunidad.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

insultar
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
Él se sintió insultado por sus comentarios groseros.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

vibrante; lleno de vida; brillante
Meaning
full of energy and life; bright and striking
Example
The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Los colores vibrantes del atardecer pintaron el cielo hermosamente.
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

embalse
Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
Los pescadores vivían junto al embalse durante generaciones.
C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

correr o moverse con grandes zancadas
Meaning
to run or move with a long, bounding stride
Example
The horse loped gracefully across the field.
El caballo se movía elegantemente por el campo.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

torpe
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
El chico alto se movió de manera torpe.
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

sofá
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
La familia se reunió en el sofá para ver una película.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

predisponer
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
Sus genes pueden predisponerlo a la diabetes.
A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

especialmente; particularmente; sobre todo
Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
Me gustan todas las frutas, especialmente los mangos.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

retirarse
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
Los soldados tuvieron que retirarse después de perder la batalla.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

urgente
Meaning
demanding immediate action or attention; urgent
Example
The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.
La condición exigente del paciente requirió cirugía inmediata.
A2 noun /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

Mountain

montaña
Meaning
a large natural elevation of earth and rock rising above the ground
Example
They climbed the highest mountain in the region.
Escalaron la montaña más alta de la región.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

explícitamente
Meaning
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example
The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.
Las instrucciones fueron escritas explícitamente para evitar cualquier confusión.
B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

accesible
Meaning
easy to reach, use, or understand
Example
The museum is easily accessible by public transport.
El museo es fácilmente accesible por transporte público.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

decisivo o fatal
Meaning
having significant or disastrous consequences
Example
Their fateful decision changed the course of history.
Su decisión decisiva cambió el curso de la historia.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

reposo
Meaning
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position
Example
After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.
Después del largo viaje, ella buscó reposo en el jardín tranquilo.
B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

igualdad
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
La igualdad en la educación es un objetivo clave.
B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

garganta; tráquea; parte del cuello
Meaning
the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck
Example
He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.
Él tenía dolor de garganta y no podía hablar claramente.
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

cohabitar
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
Decidieron cohabitar antes de casarse.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

botánica
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Ella está estudiando botánica en la universidad.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

epicúreo
Meaning
A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
Example
As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.
Como epicúreo, siempre buscaba los mejores restaurantes de la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

genealogista
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
El genealogista descubrió registros que datan del siglo XVIII.
A1 adjective /dʒʌst/

Just

justo; recto; apropiado
Meaning
fair; righteous; morally right; appropriate
Example
The judge made a just decision in the case.
El juez tomó una decisión justa en el caso.
C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

degeneración
Meaning
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
Example
The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.
La degeneración de las células cerebrales conduce a un deterioro cognitivo.
C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

de suma importancia
Meaning
more important than anything else; supreme
Example
Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.
La seguridad es de suma importancia en esta fábrica.
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

furgón de equipaje
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
El furgón de equipaje transportó todas las maletas de los pasajeros.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

ganado
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
El granjero criaba ganado para suministrar carne y leche para el mercado.
C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

atuendo
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
Ella llevaba un atuendo tradicional en la ceremonia de la boda.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

afectado
Meaning
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
Example
He walked with mincing steps across the stage.
Él caminó con pasos afectados a través del escenario.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

cananeo
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
Los cananeos eran conocidos por sus avanzadas redes comerciales.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

extensión; ampliación
Meaning
the action of extending something; additional time or space
Example
The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.
El profesor concedió una extensión para la fecha límite de la tarea.
C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

venta de boletos de lotería
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.
La caridad decidió rifar una bicicleta para recaudar fondos.
A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

infancia
Meaning
the period of being a child
Example
She spent her childhood in a small village.
Ella pasó su infancia en un pequeño pueblo.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

rallador
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
Usa el rallador para rallar queso para la pizza.
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

empapado
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
Su ropa estaba empapada después de la lluvia intensa.
C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

repertorio
Meaning
A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.
Example
The theater has a repertory of classic plays.
El teatro tiene un repertorio de obras clásicas.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

artículo
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
Escribió un artículo sobre el cambio climático.
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

análogo
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
El cerebro humano es análogo a una supercomputadora.
A2 noun /ˈkæptɪn/

Captain

capitán
Meaning
a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft
Example
The captain ordered his troops to advance forward.
El capitán ordenó a sus tropas avanzar hacia adelante.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

irrelevante
Meaning
not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter
Example
Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.
Tus errores pasados son irrelevantes para esta discusión.
C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

coreografía
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
La coreografía del ballet fue impresionante.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

infantería
Meaning
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
Example
The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.
La infantería avanzó a través del campo de batalla a pie.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

testificar
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Fue llamada a testificar en el tribunal sobre el accidente.
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

felicidad
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

irritable; problemático; difícil de controlar
Meaning
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered
Example
The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.
El niño fractioso se negó a seguir cualquiera de las instrucciones del maestro.
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

objetar
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
Ella aceptó ayudar sin objeción.
B1 adjective /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

estimated

estimado
Meaning
roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount
Example
The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars.
El costo estimado del proyecto es de cinco millones de dólares.
B1 adjective ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk

economic

económico
Meaning
Relating to economics or the economy.
Example
The issue had significant economic implications.
El problema tuvo implicaciones económicas significativas.
C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

excesivamente preocupado por los detalles menores o reglas
Meaning
Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.
Example
Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.
Sus explicaciones pedantes hicieron que la conferencia fuera aburrida.
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

metafórico
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
Él usó un lenguaje metafórico para describir sus emociones.
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

sincero; genuino; sin pretensiones
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
Ella me dio una sincera disculpa por su error.
C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

por dentro
Meaning
In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.
Example
She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.
Ella sonrió por fuera, pero por dentro estaba preocupada.
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

colonia
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
India fue una vez una colonia británica.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

despotismo
Meaning
absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way
Example
The people revolted against the era of despotism.
El pueblo se rebeló contra la era del despotismo.
C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

sediento, ansioso
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
El explorador estaba sediento de aventura.
A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

ventoso
Meaning
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
Example
It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.
Hacía tanto viento que los paraguas se dieron la vuelta.
A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

competencia
Meaning
The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.
Example
Competition grew between language groups.
La competencia creció entre los grupos lingüísticos.
B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

fascinación; atracción; asombro
Meaning
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
Example
Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.
Su fascinación por la historia antigua la llevó a convertirse en arqueóloga.
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

gradual
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
Los cambios graduales son más sostenibles.
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

cesión de derechos o propiedad
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
El tratado resultó en la cesión de tierras al país vecino.
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

enumerar
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
Ella enumeró las razones para su decisión.
C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

dirigirse a; recurrir a
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
Después de cenar, se dirigió a su habitación para leer.
C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

iluminati
Meaning
a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies
Example
Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.
Muchas teorías de conspiración involucran a los Illuminati como un grupo secreto que controla el mundo.
C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

base
Meaning
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
Example
In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.
En matemáticas, el sistema decimal tiene una base de diez.
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

después
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
Fuimos a cenar y después vimos una película.
B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

perfección
Meaning
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
Example
The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.
El artista pasó años intentando lograr la perfección en sus pinturas.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

guisante mariposa
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
Las flores de guisante mariposa convierten el té en un hermoso color azul.
C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

relacionado con el océano profundo
Meaning
Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.
Example
Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.
Las criaturas abisales sobreviven en condiciones de presión extrema.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

forethought

previsión
Meaning
careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future
Example
With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem.
Con un poco de previsión, podríamos haber evitado el problema.
C2 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

opportunism

oportunismo
Meaning
The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.
Example
His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.
Su decisión fue impulsada por el oportunismo, no por los valores.
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

acariciar
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
Ella acarició suavemente el pelaje del gato.
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

troglodita
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
Algunos lo llamaron troglodita por negarse a usar tecnología moderna.
B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

casco
Meaning
a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers
Example
The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.
El ciclista siempre usaba un casco amarillo brillante para seguridad y visibilidad mientras montaba.
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

parte
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
Cada socio recibió una parte igual de las ganancias de la empresa.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

alegre
Meaning
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
Example
She felt joyful when she heard the good news.
Se sintió alegre cuando escuchó la buena noticia.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

indiscutible; innegable; cierto
Meaning
impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain
Example
The evidence against him was indisputable.
La evidencia en su contra era indiscutible.
C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

valeroso
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
El valiente soldado lideró a su tropa en la batalla sin dudar.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

frontón triangular
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
El antiguo templo tenía un frontón decorado con esculturas.
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

verano
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
Nos encanta ir a la playa durante el verano.
C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

persona de la que se toma el nombre
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
Sándwich es un epónimo nombrado en honor al Conde de Sándwich.
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

nobleza
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
Fue elevado a la nobleza por el rey.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

diatómico
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
El oxígeno es una molécula diatómica.
C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

cripta
Meaning
an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place
Example
The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.
Los turistas exploraron la antigua cripta debajo de la catedral.
B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

acompañar
Meaning
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
Example
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
El guardia escoltó al visitante a la oficina.
C2 verb /frɪz/

frizz

encrespar el cabello o hacerlo desordenado
Meaning
to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled
Example
The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.
El clima húmedo hizo que su cabello se encrespara.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

hidromecánica
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
La hidromecánica proporciona la base para la arquitectura naval.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrɪst/

Forest

bosque
Meaning
a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth
Example
We went hiking in the dense forest yesterday.
Fuimos de excursión por el denso bosque ayer.
C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

escalar con dificultad
Meaning
to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet
Example
The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.
Los niños escalaron las rocas para llegar a la cueva.
B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

disponibilidad
Meaning
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example
The availability of clean water is crucial for health.
La disponibilidad de agua limpia es crucial para la salud.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.drʊ.pəl/

Quadruple

cuádruple
Meaning
four times as much or as many; consisting of four parts
Example
The company's profits have shown quadruple growth this year.
Las ganancias de la empresa han mostrado un crecimiento cuádruple este año.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

deshonroso
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
El ejército sufrió una derrota deshonrosa.
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 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

deficiencias
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
Las deficiencias institucionales afectan negativamente el comportamiento de los estudiantes.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

suéter
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
Él usó un suéter cálido durante la fría noche de invierno.
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

calculado
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
Su movimiento calculado le dio una ventaja sobre sus competidores.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

zanahoria
Meaning
a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground
Example
Carrots are rich in vitamin A.
Las zanahorias son ricas en vitamina A.
C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

sinuosidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
La sinuosidad del río hizo que la navegación fuera desafiante.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

indeciso; incierto
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
Ella estaba indecisa sobre qué universidad asistir.
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

alcanfor
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
El templo estaba lleno del humo fragante del alcanfor ardiendo.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

eliminar
Meaning
To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.
Example
He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.
Él logró eliminar el vergonzoso recuerdo de su mente.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

saltar por encima
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
Él logró saltar la cerca fácilmente.
C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

destino
Meaning
Destiny or fate.
Example
Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.
Encontrarla ese día fue como puro destino.
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

canalla; grosero
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
Todos en la fiesta lo evitaron porque se sabía que era un canalla.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

quizzical

desconcertado, inquisitivo
Meaning
Expressing mild or amused puzzlement.
Example
She gave him a quizzical look when he made the strange comment.
Ella le dio una mirada desconcertada cuando él hizo el comentario extraño.