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C2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

ingest

ingerir
Meaning
To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.
Example
The patient must ingest the medicine with water.
El paciente debe ingerir el medicamento con agua.
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

profético
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
Sus palabras proféticas se hicieron realidad después de muchos años.
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

superar con astucia
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
El zorro logró engañar a los cazadores.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

flaco
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
El chico flaco apenas podía levantar la bolsa pesada.
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

felicidad
Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

ciervo macho / resistir
Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
El caballo comenzó a buckear salvajemente mientras el jinete intentaba mantenerse firme.
C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

loco
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
Después de trabajar toda la noche, se sintió un poco loco.
B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

residir
Meaning
to live or dwell in a particular place
Example
They reside in a large house near the river.
Ellos residen en una casa grande cerca del río.
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

elevar, levantar, aumentar a un nivel más importante o impresionante
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
Un buen liderazgo puede elevar el rendimiento del equipo.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

fuerza laboral
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
La empresa está buscando expandir su fuerza laboral en un 20%.
C1 noun /ˌnɑm.əˈni/

Nominee

nominado
Meaning
a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor
Example
She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.
Ella fue la nominada para el premio a la mejor actriz.
B1 noun ˈiːˌkɒm.ɜːrs

e-commerce

comercio electrónico
Meaning
The process of buying and selling goods or services through the internet.
Example
E-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop.
El comercio electrónico ha revolucionado la manera en que la gente compra.
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

aleación
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
El bronce es una aleación de cobre y estaño.
B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

liderazgo
Meaning
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example
Leadership is crucial for institutional success.
El liderazgo es crucial para el éxito institucional.
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/

untoward

inesperado
Meaning
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
Example
The meeting ended without any untoward incidents.
La reunión terminó sin incidentes inesperados.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Unmindful

despreocupado; descuidado;
Meaning
not paying attention; careless; heedless
Example
She was unmindful of the danger around her.
Ella no prestaba atención al peligro a su alrededor.
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
El pescador remó su bote pequeño a través del lago.
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

herético
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
El sacerdote condenó el libro como herético.
B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

hablador
Meaning
fond of talking; speaking freely and at length
Example
My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.
Mi vecino hablador le encanta charlar sobre todo.
C1 adjective /oʊˈbiːs/

obese

obeso
Meaning
Extremely overweight; having an excessive amount of body fat.
Example
The doctor advised the obese patient to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
El doctor le recomendó al paciente obeso adoptar un estilo de vida más saludable.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

glotón
Meaning
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
Example
His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.
Su apetito glotón sorprendió a todos en la mesa del comedor.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

deshonroso; vil; indigno
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
Sus acciones deshonrosas traicionaron la confianza de sus amigos.
C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

astucia
Meaning
Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way
Example
He used guile to win the negotiation.
Él usó astucia para ganar la negociación.
A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

cena
Meaning
the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening
Example
The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.
La familia se reunió para la cena a las 7 PM.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

comparativo
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
El estudio mostró resultados comparativos entre diferentes métodos de enseñanza.
A1 noun /laɪf/

life

vida
Meaning
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
Example
Life is full of challenges and opportunities.
La vida está llena de desafíos y oportunidades.
C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

ventana abuhardillada
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
La casa vieja tenía una ventana abuhardillada con vista al jardín.
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

adiós
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
Le dije adiós antes de irme.
B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

traje
Meaning
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
Example
She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.
Ella usó un hermoso traje para la fiesta de Halloween.
A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

pierna
Meaning
one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Se lastimó la pierna mientras jugaba al fútbol.
A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

cabeza / líder
Meaning
The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.
Example
She turned her head to look out the window.
Ella giró su cabeza para mirar por la ventana.
C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

esferómetro
Meaning
An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.
Example
The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.
El científico usó un esferómetro para medir la curvatura de la lente.
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

coordinar
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
Él organizó hábilmente todo el evento.
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

valoración
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
La valoración de la propiedad fue mucho más alta de lo esperado.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

travieso; pícaro
Meaning
mischievous; playfully dishonest
Example
His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.
Su sonrisa traviesa sugería que estaba tramando alguna travesura.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

eliminar
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
Elimina los hábitos que desperdician tiempo.
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

cigüeña adjutante
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
La cigüeña adjutante estaba quieta en el agua poco profunda.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

vacilación
Meaning
The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
Example
His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.
Su vacilación al responder hizo que todos dudaran de su confianza.
A2 noun /tuːθ/

Tooth

diente
Meaning
a hard white structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing food
Example
She brushes her teeth twice a day.
Ella se cepilla los dientes dos veces al día.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

no escuchado; desconocido
Meaning
not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar
Example
His complaints went unheard by the management.
Sus quejas pasaron desapercibidas por la gerencia.
A1 noun /ˈkwes.tʃən/

Question

pregunta; frase interrogativa;
Meaning
a sentence asking for information or a response; an interrogative expression
Example
The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
El maestro hizo una pregunta difícil durante el examen.
C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

retroceder
Meaning
To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.
Example
She recoiled at the sight of the snake.
Ella se encogió al ver la serpiente.
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

original; primario; auténtico
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
Este es el documento original, no una copia.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

ampliamente
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Ella fue generosamente recompensada por su arduo trabajo.
C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

emancipar
Meaning
to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression
Example
The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.
La ley fue diseñada para emancipar a los esclavos y otorgarles plena ciudadanía.
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

demográfico
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
La empresa analiza las tendencias demográficas antes de lanzar un producto.
B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

desintoxicación digital
Meaning
A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
Example
A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.
Una desintoxicación digital puede ayudar a reducir la fatiga en las manos.
C1 noun /ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/

holocaust

holocausto
Meaning
A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.
Example
Millions of people perished during the Holocaust.
Millones de personas perecieron durante el Holocausto.
A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

avanzar
Meaning
At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.
Example
She studied hard to further her career.
Ella estudió mucho para avanzar en su carrera.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

reconocer
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
Los soldados reconocieron el área antes de avanzar.
C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

auxiliar
Meaning
(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support
Example
The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.
El hospital tiene un generador de energía auxiliar en caso de emergencias.
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

evocar
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
La vieja canción evocó recuerdos de su infancia.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/

workshop

taller
Meaning
a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities
Example
The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals.
El taller se centró en mejorar las habilidades técnicas para jóvenes profesionales.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ/

Garbage

basura; desechos
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless
Example
Please take out the garbage before the collection truck arrives tomorrow morning.
Por favor, saque la basura antes de que llegue el camión de recolección mañana por la mañana.
C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

garantía, prenda, activo ofrecido como respaldo de un préstamo
Meaning
Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
Example
The bank requires collateral for loan approval.
El banco requiere garantía para la aprobación del préstamo.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

hidroeléctrico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
El país invirtió fuertemente en plantas de energía hidroeléctrica.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

creación; invento
Meaning
the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented
Example
The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.
La última creación del artista fue exhibida en la galería de arte moderno.
C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

postprandial
Meaning
Occurring after a meal.
Example
He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.
Fue a caminar después de la cena postprandial.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

valentía, osadía
Meaning
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
Example
The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.
La audacia del montañero impresionó a todo el equipo.
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

campeón / ganador
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
Él es el nuevo campeón del torneo de boxeo.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

felicidad
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

confiar
Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
Él confió sus preocupaciones a su mejor amigo.
A2 verb /klɪk/

click

hacer clic
Meaning
to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device
Example
She clicked the link to open the website.
Ella hizo clic en el enlace para abrir el sitio web.
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

deuda pendiente
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
Fue demandado por una deuda pendiente de alquiler.
B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

audición
Meaning
A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.
Example
She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
Ella audicionó para el papel principal en la obra de teatro escolar.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəbl/

dutiable

sujeto a aranceles
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
Los electrónicos importados a menudo son sujetos a aranceles en la frontera.
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

medicar
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
El doctor medicará al paciente para reducir la inflamación.
C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

posición ventajosa
Meaning
a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view
Example
From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.
Desde esta posición, pudimos ver todo el valle.
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

empapar
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
La lluvia repentina empapó a los jugadores en el campo.
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

separar
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
La guerra separó familias y amigos.
A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

tecnología
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
La tecnología avanzada está remodelando las industrias.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

neurocognitivo
Meaning
Related to brain information processing and memory power
Example
Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.
Las funciones neurocognitivas disminuyen debido a la falta de sueño.
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

desarraigar
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
El conflicto desarraigó muchas familias de su tierra natal.
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

pantano
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
El pueblo fue construido cerca de un pantano.
C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

jugar alegremente
Meaning
to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully
Example
The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
Los niños jugaron alegremente en el jardín toda la tarde.
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

grueso / robusto
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
El hombre grueso levantó la caja pesada con facilidad.
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.
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

locomotora
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
La antigua locomotora de vapor fue restaurada para el museo.
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

umbral, límite
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
Una vez que se alcanza el umbral de la población de plagas, deben tomarse medidas.
C1 noun /ʌnˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/

unfaithfulness

infidelidad
Meaning
the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity
Example
His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.
Su infidelidad llevó al fin de su matrimonio.
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

atemorizarse; un pájaro pequeño de cola corta
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
Ella se acobardó al ver la tormenta que se acercaba.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

culpable
Meaning
having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing
Example
She felt guilty about lying to her parents.
Ella se sintió culpable por mentirle a sus padres.
A2 noun/verb /ˈɪntrəst/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/

interest

interés / interés financiero
Meaning
A feeling of curiosity or concern about something; or money paid for the use of borrowed money.
Example
He showed great interest in learning new languages.
Él mostró un gran interés en aprender nuevos idiomas.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

excesivamente brillante y llamativo
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
La habitación estaba decorada con luces de neón excesivamente brillantes.
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

desenlace
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
El desenlace de la novela fue tanto sorprendente como satisfactorio.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæl.ənt/

gallant

valiente, héroe
Meaning
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
Example
The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
El valiente bombero salvó al niño del edificio en llamas.
C2 adjective /fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

fiducial

fiducial, de referencia
Meaning
based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference
Example
The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements.
El punto fiducial en el mapa asegura mediciones precisas.
B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

linterna
Meaning
a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light
Example
Use the torch to find your way in the dark.
Usa la linterna para encontrar tu camino en la oscuridad.
C2 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

persona traviesa
Meaning
A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.
Example
The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.
El pequeño rapscallion escondió los zapatos de su hermano como una broma.
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

andamio
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
Los trabajadores erigieron un andamio para pintar el exterior del edificio.
C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

de despedida
Meaning
Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.
Example
He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.
Él dio un discurso de despedida en la conferencia.
C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

mala gestión
Meaning
Bad or careless management of something.
Example
Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.
La mala gestión de los desechos plásticos empeora la contaminación.
A2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪər/

require

necesitar
Meaning
to need something; to demand or insist on
Example
This job requires excellent communication skills.
Este trabajo requiere excelentes habilidades de comunicación.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

bodega
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
Ellos visitaron una famosa bodega en Francia.
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

falta de sueño
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
La falta de sueño puede afectar gravemente la salud mental.
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

sexualidad
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
Ella habló abiertamente sobre su sexualidad e identidad.
C1 adjective /ˈkwiːzi/

queasy

mareado
Meaning
Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.
Example
She felt queasy after the long boat ride.
Ella se sintió mal después del largo paseo en bote.
A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

atraer
Meaning
to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards
Example
The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.
Las flores atraen a las abejas con sus colores brillantes.
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstruso
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
La naturaleza abstrusa del debate filosófico dejó a muchos confundidos.
A1 noun /kiːp/

Keep

sustento; la parte más fuerte de un castillo
Meaning
food and other things necessary for living; the strongest part of a castle
Example
He worked hard to earn his keep and support his family.
Trabajó duro para ganarse el sustento y apoyar a su familia.
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

sufrir por calor intenso
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
Empezamos a sudar bajo el sol del mediodía.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

extraction

extracción
Meaning
the act of removing something, especially by pulling it out
Example
The extraction of oil from the ground requires special equipment.
La extracción de petróleo del suelo requiere equipos especiales.
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

sangriento
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
La batalla fue uno de los conflictos más sangrientos de la guerra.
B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

crueldad; trato inhumano; comportamiento que causa dolor
Meaning
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
Example
The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.
El documental expuso la crueldad de la ganadería industrial hacia los animales.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

emocionante
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
El orador dio un discurso emocionante que movió a la audiencia.
C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

persona con el impulso irresistible de robar
Meaning
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
Example
The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.
El kleptómano fue atrapado robando en una tienda nuevamente.
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

teológico
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
Escribió un artículo teológico sobre el concepto de justicia divina.
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 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

persona hipocondríaca
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
Se le consideraba un hipocondríaco, siempre preocupado por su salud.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

suspender
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
El juez decidió suspender la audiencia hasta la próxima semana.
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

crítico; que encuentra fallos
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
Sus comentarios críticos sobre cada pequeño detalle hicieron que la reunión fuera muy desagradable.
A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

atacó
Meaning
physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target
Example
The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.
Los soldados atacaron al enemigo al amanecer.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

salón, tienda
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
Recibieron a los invitados en el salón principal.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

terminal, final, enfermedad terminal
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
Él esperó el autobús en la terminal central.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

desalentar
Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
El fracaso no debe desalentaros de intentar de nuevo.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

configuración
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
La empresa presentó un nuevo set-up para la disposición de la oficina.
B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

principal; primario; más importante; jefe
Meaning
main; primary; most important; chief
Example
The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.
La principal razón de la reunión fue discutir el presupuesto.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

nebulizar
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
Su mente estaba confundida por el agotamiento.
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

incienso
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
El templo estaba lleno del dulce aroma del incienso quemado.
A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

natural
Meaning
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
Example
She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.
Ella prefiere usar ingredientes naturales en su cocina.