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C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

desarmónico
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
Los sonidos desarmónicos del piano roto hicieron que todos se cubrieran los oídos.
C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

conciso
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
Su respuesta fue concisa y terminó rápidamente la conversación.
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

caracol
Meaning
a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration
Example
The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.
El sacerdote sopló el cuerno de caracol para señalar el inicio de la ceremonia.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

triste
Meaning
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Example
The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.
La triste canción le recordó a sus seres queridos perdidos.
B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

participar
Meaning
to take part in or become involved in an activity
Example
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
Se anima a los estudiantes a participar en actividades extracurriculares.
B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

problemático; que causa problemas
Meaning
causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
Example
The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.
Los nuevos cambios de política son problemáticos y necesitan ser revisados.
A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

nevera
Meaning
an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold
Example
Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
Por favor, pon la leche en la nevera para mantenerla fresca.
A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

rueda
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
La rueda del coche se rompió en el camino.
B1 noun /ˈɛldər/

elder

anciano
Meaning
a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community
Example
We should always respect our elders.
Siempre debemos respetar a nuestros mayores.
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

trabajar duro / moverse rápidamente
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
Ella tuvo que trabajar duro para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

finanzas empresariales
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Una buena financiación empresarial mejora la rentabilidad.
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

embellecer
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
La ciudad planea embellecer el parque antiguo con árboles y luces.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

bípedo
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
Los humanos son ejemplos de criaturas bípedas.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

psicología
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
La psicología nos ayuda a entender cómo piensan y actúan las personas.
C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

codificar
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
El comité trabajó para codificar las leyes existentes.
C2 noun /ˈfænˌtæzəm/

phantasm

fantasma
Meaning
an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination
Example
The child claimed to see a phantasm in the old house.
El niño afirmó ver un fantasma en la casa antigua.
C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

diseminación
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
La diseminación de información falsa es un gran problema.
A1 adverb /æz/

As

mientras; porque; durante el tiempo que
Meaning
in the way that; while; because; during the time that
Example
As you grow older, you become wiser.
A medida que creces, te haces más sabio.
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

disolver
Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
El azúcar se disolverá rápidamente en té caliente.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

digno de elogio
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
Ella hizo un esfuerzo digno de elogio al completar el proyecto a tiempo.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

sensibilización
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
El doctor advirtió sobre la sensibilización causada por la exposición repetida a productos químicos.
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

maduro; maduro para comer
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
Los plátanos están maduros y listos para comer.
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

empapado
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
La ciudad está empapada en historia y tradición.
A2 phrasal verb /pɪk ʌp/

pick up

recoger; levantar; adquirir
Meaning
to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase
Example
She picked up the book from the floor.
Ella recogió el libro del suelo.
C2 noun /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

disjunction

desunión
Meaning
A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.
Example
There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice.
Existe una clara desunión entre la teoría y la práctica.
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

golpe; un golpe fuerte con la mano, un arma o un objeto duro
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
El boxeador dio un golpe devastador a su oponente.
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

policía
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
El policía detuvo el coche por exceso de velocidad.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛntrəl/

central

central
Meaning
Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.
Example
Water is central to human survival.
El agua es central para la supervivencia humana.
B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

después de eso
Meaning
from that time on
Example
He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.
Se mudó a Canadá y después de eso comenzó una nueva vida.
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

baño de sangre
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
La guerra se convirtió en un baño de sangre.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

Hoy en día; en la actualidad
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
Hoy en día, la gente prefiere las compras en línea.
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

neblina
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
La neblina matutina se levantó gradualmente a medida que el sol se elevaba más alto en el cielo.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

diverso
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
La tienda vende frutas, ropa y varios artículos.
C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

llorar o quejarse de manera débil o molesta
Meaning
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
Example
He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.
Comenzó a llorar cuando no consiguió lo que quería.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

tajante
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
Su crítica tajante a la política no dejó lugar a malentendidos.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

caballa
Meaning
a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes
Example
Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
La caballa es rica en ácidos grasos omega-3.
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

suposición
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
Su plan estaba basado en la suposición de que el mercado se recuperaría rápidamente.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/

inestimable

invaluable
Meaning
Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.
Example
Her contribution to the project was of inestimable value.
Su contribución al proyecto fue de un valor invaluable.
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

aliviar
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
Las palabras amables ayudaron a aliviar su ansiedad.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

inorgánico
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
Los compuestos inorgánicos se estudian en los laboratorios.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

discernible
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
Hubo un cambio discernible en su comportamiento.
A2 noun /wɜːrks/

works

trabajos
Meaning
the physical or mental effort used to achieve something
Example
Her works have been exhibited in museums worldwide.
Sus trabajos han sido exhibidos en museos de todo el mundo.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

notable
Meaning
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Example
She made a notable contribution to the project.
Ella hizo una contribución notable al proyecto.
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

ella misma
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
Ella preparó la comida por sí misma.
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.
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

tazón
Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
Ella sirvió la sopa en un tazón grande de cerámica.
B2 noun /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

avestruz
Meaning
a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck
Example
The ostrich is the world's largest bird.
El avestruz es el pájaro más grande del mundo.
C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

reactante
Meaning
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
Example
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
El oxígeno es un reactante en el proceso de combustión.
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

meditar / fuente de inspiración
Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
Ella se sentó junto a la ventana para pensar profundamente sobre su futuro.
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

espontáneo; improvisado
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
El orador dio un impresionante discurso extemporáneo en la conferencia.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

la quintaesencia
Meaning
The purest or most perfect example of something.
Example
She is the quintessence of elegance.
Ella es la quintaesencia de la elegancia.
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

supremo
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
El Tribunal Supremo tomó la decisión final.
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

maloliente
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
La habitación maloliente hizo que todos se fueran rápidamente.
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

habitante
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
El bosque es hogar de muchos habitantes nocturnos.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

subacuático
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
Los buzos exploraron el sistema de cavernas subacuáticas llenas de peces raros.
C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

mal atribuir
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
La cita fue mal atribuida a Shakespeare.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

tigre
Meaning
a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia
Example
The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.
El tigre cazó silenciosamente a través de la jungla.
B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

opción
Meaning
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action
Example
You have the option to work from home or office.
Tienes la opción de trabajar desde casa o desde la oficina.
B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

desempleo
Meaning
the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work
Example
The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.
La tasa de desempleo ha aumentado significativamente este año.
C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

hexágono
Meaning
A six-sided polygon.
Example
A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.
Una célula de panal tiene forma de hexágono.
C2 verb /lɪm/

limn

describir / delinear
Meaning
to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.
Example
The author limned the beauty of the countryside.
El autor describió vívidamente la belleza del campo.
B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

actualmente
Meaning
at the present time; now
Example
He is currently working on a new project.
Él está actualmente trabajando en un nuevo proyecto.
C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

fusionar / combinar
Meaning
To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.
Example
The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.
El artículo tiende a fusionar los hechos con las opiniones.
A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

recorrer
Meaning
to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform
Example
The band will tour several cities this summer.
La banda recorrerá varias ciudades este verano.
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

séquito
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
La celebridad llegó con su séquito de asistentes y guardaespaldas.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

crítica mordaz
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
El crítico escribió una crítica mordaz de la película.
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

evaluar
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
El joyero evaluó el diamante antes de comprarlo.
C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

calumnioso
Meaning
Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.
Example
The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.
El político enfrentó críticas por sus comentarios calumniosos sobre su oponente.
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

excesivamente optimista
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
Su actitud excesivamente optimista ignoró los problemas evidentes.
C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

panteísmo
Meaning
The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.
Example
Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.
La filosofía de Spinoza a menudo se asocia con el panteísmo.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrnəl/

kernel

el núcleo de algo; la parte comestible de una nuez o semilla
Meaning
the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed
Example
The kernel of the argument was about fairness.
El núcleo del argumento era sobre la equidad.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

húmedo; mojado
Meaning
containing moisture; damp; moist;
Example
The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
El clima húmedo hace que se sienta más calor del que realmente hace.
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

moralmente
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
Ella se sintió moralmente obligada a ayudar a los refugiados.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

terror; el uso de violencia e intimidación con fines políticos
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
La explosión llenó a todos de terror.
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

familia real / regalía (ingresos de autor)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
El autor recibe una regalía por cada libro vendido.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

integrado
Meaning
Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.
Example
Integrated systems optimize efficiency.
Los sistemas integrados optimizan la eficiencia.
A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

y
Meaning
Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.
Example
She bought apples and oranges.
Ella compró manzanas y naranjas.
B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

elaborar / detallado y complicado en diseño
Meaning
verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design
Example
She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.
Ella le pidió que elaborara su propuesta.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

continuidad
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
La continuación del proyecto dependía de asegurar fondos adicionales.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

desgracia; vergüenza; humillación
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
Su arresto trajo desgracia a toda su familia y reputación.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

Exception

excepción
Meaning
a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule
Example
Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.
La mayoría de los estudiantes aprobó el examen, con la excepción de algunos que estaban ausentes.
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

grave
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
El futuro parecía grave después del desastre.
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

domicilio
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
Él declaró a Canadá como su domicilio legal.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

autopista
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
La autopista estaba bloqueada debido a un accidente.
C2 noun /ˈfærɪsiː/

pharisee

persona hipócrita
Meaning
A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.
Example
He acted like a pharisee, judging others while ignoring his own faults.
Él actuó como un fariseo, juzgando a los demás mientras ignoraba sus propios errores.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

sorprendido; asombrado;
Meaning
surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled
Example
I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.
Me sorprendería si supiera lo que ocurrió aquí.
C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

El proceso de formar y desarrollar nuevas ideas o conceptos mediante pensamiento creativo y lluvia de ideas.
Meaning
The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.
Example
The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.
El equipo participó en sesiones de ideación para generar nuevas ideas de productos.
C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

contienda, desacuerdo
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
La principal contienda entre las dos partes fue sobre la reforma fiscal.
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

tronco de árbol
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
El tronco del árbol era grueso y fuerte.
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

riqueza
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
La creación de riqueza implica construir activos que ganen mientras duermes.
B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

bolso
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
Ella guardó su billetera en su bolso.
A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

toalla
Meaning
a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying
Example
She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.
Se envolvió en una toalla suave después de la ducha.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

imprudencia; descuido; temeridad
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
Su imprudencia financiera llevó a la quiebra en solo dos años.
A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

discutir
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
Ellos a menudo discuten sobre política.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkəri/

trickery

Meaning
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
Example
The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.
A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

podía
Meaning
Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.
Example
He could swim when he was a child.
Él podía nadar cuando era niño.
A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

tazón grande
Meaning
a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing
Example
She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
Ella mezcló los ingredientes en un tazón grande.
A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

piano
Meaning
a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers
Example
The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.
La niña pequeña practicaba piano durante una hora todos los días.
A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

marca; señal; calificación
Meaning
A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score
Example
She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.
Ella recibió la calificación más alta en el examen de matemáticas.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

enredar
Meaning
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
Example
The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.
El político estaba enredado en un gran escándalo de corrupción.
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

arsenal
Meaning
A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.
Example
The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.
El ejército mantuvo sus armas en un arsenal seguro.
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

taza
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
Ella bebió su café de la mañana de una taza de cerámica.
C2 noun /ʃəˈɡrɪn/

chagrin

desdén
Meaning
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
Example
She left the room in chagrin after forgetting her lines.
Ella salió de la habitación con desdén después de olvidar sus líneas.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtriːti/

entreaty

súplica
Meaning
An earnest or humble request or plea.
Example
She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument.
Ella hizo una súplica por la paz durante la acalorada discusión.
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

persona estricta con las normas
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
Él es muy estricto con la puntualidad y no tolera retrasos.
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

conferencia
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
El profesor dio una conferencia interesante sobre historia.
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

celebrar ruidosamente
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
Los fanáticos celebraron ruidosamente en las calles después de la victoria.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪnəri/

finery

ropa o adornos lujosos
Meaning
expensive or elaborate clothes, decorations, or accessories
Example
She attended the party in her finest finery.
Ella asistió a la fiesta con su mejor vestimenta.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

globo ocular
Meaning
the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket
Example
The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.
El doctor examinó su globo ocular cuidadosamente.
B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

agricultura orgánica
Meaning
Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
La agricultura orgánica mejora la salud del suelo y reduce la contaminación.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

overture / propuesta
Meaning
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
Example
The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.
La propuesta de paz fue bienvenida por ambas naciones.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

hiperbóreo
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
Los exploradores se prepararon para el clima hiperbóreo del Ártico.
B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

ceniza
Meaning
the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance
Example
After the fire, only ash remained of the house.
Después del fuego, solo quedó ceniza de la casa.
C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

peón
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
El peón de la oficina entregó los archivos a cada departamento.
A1 verb /iːt/

eat

comer
Meaning
to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it
Example
We eat dinner at 7 PM.
Comemos la cena a las 7 p. m.
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

pandilla / grupo de amigos
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
Llegó a la fiesta con su pandilla de amigos.
B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

fructífero; beneficioso; exitoso;
Meaning
productive; beneficial; successful;
Example
Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.
Nuestra discusión fue muy fructífera y condujo a muchas ideas nuevas.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

afeminado
Meaning
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.
Example
The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.
Los críticos lo describieron como afeminado debido a su manera suave.
A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

ni uno ni otro
Meaning
used to connect two negative alternatives
Example
Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.
Ni el gerente ni el asistente pudieron asistir a la reunión.
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

abundar
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Las oportunidades abundan en el campo de la tecnología.
B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

amanecer
Meaning
the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something
Example
The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.
Los pescadores salieron al mar antes del amanecer para aprovechar la marea de la mañana.