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B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

interesante y extraño; que despierta curiosidad
Meaning
very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity
Example
The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.
La película tiene una trama interesante que mantiene al público cautivo.
B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

amargo; de sabor fuerte; que expresa ira o decepción
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
La medicina tenía un sabor amargo.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

interés anormal en temas perturbadores o desagradables
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
Ella tenía una fascinación mórbida por las historias de crímenes.
A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

fuerza; potencia; fuerza física
Meaning
the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force
Example
Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.
El ejercicio regular ayuda a desarrollar la fuerza muscular.
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

brigadier
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
El brigadier inspeccionó las tropas antes del desfile.
C1 verb /diːˈkoʊd/

decode

decodificar
Meaning
to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning
Example
The software can decode the hidden message within seconds.
El software puede decodificar el mensaje oculto en segundos.
C1 noun /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

imperfección
Meaning
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.
El espejo tenía una pequeña imperfección en la superficie.
C1 adjective ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs

unscrupulous

deshonesto
Meaning
Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
Example
Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.
Los compañeros deshonestos pueden llevar a los adolescentes a la delincuencia.
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

estallar
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
El globo estalla con un fuerte estallido.
A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

plato
Meaning
a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal
Example
Please put the rice on the dish before serving.
Por favor, pon el arroz en el plato antes de servir.
B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

recientemente
Meaning
in a new or recent manner
Example
She has newly renovated her house.
Ella ha renovado recientemente su casa.
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

juego
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
Se volvió adicto al juego en el casino.
C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

novato
Meaning
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
Example
As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.
Como un conductor novato, ella estaba muy cuidadosa en la carretera.
B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

símbolo / ficha
Meaning
A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.
Example
She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.
Ella le dio un pequeño regalo como un token de gratitud.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

inconcluso
Meaning
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
Example
The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.
La investigación permaneció inconclusa debido a la falta de evidencia.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

un engranaje pequeño o la parte externa del ala de un pájaro; restringir o inmovilizar
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
La pinión del pájaro estaba herida, lo que le impedía volar.
B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

avalancha
Meaning
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
Example
The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.
La avalancha enterró la carretera de montaña bajo toneladas de nieve.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

no deseado
Meaning
not desired or welcome; not wanted
Example
He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.
Él se sintió como un invitado no deseado en la reunión.
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

conmovedor; emotivo
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
La conmovedora historia hizo que todos se llenaran de lágrimas.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

perspicaz
Meaning
Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.
Example
The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.
El profesor dio una conferencia perspicaz sobre la economía global.
A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

corte de pelo
Meaning
the act or style of cutting hair
Example
I got a haircut before the wedding.
Me hice un corte de pelo antes de la boda.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

poliarquía
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
La poliarquía permite que varios partidos compartan el poder.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

desprestigio
Meaning
the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation
Example
The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.
El escándalo llevó al político al desprestigio.
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪslɪŋ/

bristling

erizado; lleno de energía
Meaning
full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up
Example
He entered the room bristling with confidence.
Entró en la habitación lleno de confianza.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

Insanity

locura; demencia
Meaning
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
Example
The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.
El abogado defensor argumentó que su cliente no era culpable por razón de locura.
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

definición de estándares y análisis comparativo
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
Las empresas utilizan el benchmarking para evaluar su rendimiento.
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

actualidad
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
La película estaba basada en la actualidad histórica.
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

limitado
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
Su actitud limitada le impidió ver el panorama completo.
A2 adverb /ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/

indoors

en el interior
Meaning
inside a building; within an enclosed space
Example
Because of the rain, everyone stayed indoors.
Debido a la lluvia, todos se quedaron en el interior.
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 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

estatutario
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
La empresa debe cumplir con todas las regulaciones estatutarias.
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

pervasivo
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
La tecnología pervasiva se ha convertido en una parte fundamental de la vida diaria.
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

improbabilidad
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
La improbabilidad de ganar la lotería dos veces no la detuvo de comprar boletos.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

preestablecer
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
Algunas reglas fueron preestablecidas antes de la reunión.
B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

mucho
Meaning
to a large extent or degree; very much
Example
She was greatly admired by her students.
Ella fue muy admirada por sus estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

cinta
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration
Example
She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
Ella ató su cabello con una cinta roja.
A1 noun /tiː/

Tea

té
Meaning
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves
Example
We drink tea every morning at breakfast.
Tomamos té todas las mañanas en el desayuno.
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

dignidad, respeto, honor
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
A pesar de enfrentar dificultades, mantuvo su dignidad durante toda la prueba.
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.
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

extremadamente pequeño; diminuto; detallado; preciso
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
El científico examinó los detalles minuciosos bajo el microscopio.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

estibador
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
Los estibadores trabajaron incansablemente para descargar la carga antes del amanecer.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

arabilidad
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
La arabilidad de la tierra depende de la calidad del suelo y de la disponibilidad de agua.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

complaciente
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
El equipo se volvió complaciente después de unas victorias y dejó de practicar duro.
C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

destrozar
Meaning
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
Example
The car was mangled in the accident.
El coche fue destrozado en el accidente.
A2 noun /miːl/

Meal

comida
Meaning
food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time
Example
We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.
Disfrutamos de una deliciosa comida en el restaurante.
C2 verb /trænˈspoʊz/

transpose

trasponer
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article.
El editor transpuso dos párrafos en el artículo.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

estado
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
Su estado social mejoró después de la promoción.
B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

completamente; a fondo;
Meaning
completely; entirely; in a thorough manner
Example
She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.
Ella limpió toda la casa a fondo antes de que llegaran los invitados.
B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

silencio
Meaning
Complete absence of sound; quietness.
Example
Silence filled the air near the graves.
El silencio llenó el aire cerca de las tumbas.
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

refinería
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
La refinería de petróleo procesa miles de barriles a diario.
B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

impresionar
Meaning
to cause someone to feel admiration or respect
Example
Her speech managed to impress the audience.
Su discurso logró impresionar a la audiencia.
C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

inexistente
Meaning
not real or not present; lacking existence
Example
The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.
La evidencia supuesta resultó ser inexistente.
B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

balance ecológico
Meaning
A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.
Example
Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.
Mantener el equilibrio ecológico es esencial para un planeta sostenible.
B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

cálculo
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
Su cálculo del costo total fue preciso hasta el último centavo.
C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

calumniar
Meaning
To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.
Example
He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.
Él estaba furioso cuando se dio cuenta de que habían calumniado su reputación.
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

técnica
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
La técnica del artista en acuarela impresionó a los jueces.
C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

economía planificada
Meaning
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
Example
In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.
En una economía planificada, el gobierno controla la producción y los precios.
A2 noun /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

drugstore

farmacia
Meaning
A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.
Example
I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine.
Fui a la farmacia a comprar medicina para el resfriado.
B1 noun /ˈrʌnər/

runner

felicidad
Meaning
a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise
Example
The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective/noun nɪˈmɒn.ɪk

mnemonic

dispositivo mnemotécnico, técnica para recordar
Meaning
Assisting or intended to assist memory; a device or technique to aid memory.
Example
A mnemonic device helps students remember complex concepts.
Un dispositivo mnemotécnico ayuda a los estudiantes a recordar conceptos complejos.
B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

desechar
Meaning
To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.
Example
He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.
Él desechó los muebles viejos responsablemente.
C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

sucio
Meaning
dirty or stained; not clean
Example
His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.
Su ropa estaba sucia después de jugar en el barro.
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

insistente
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
El vendedor era demasiado insistente, lo que alejó a los clientes.
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

desaprobar
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
El maestro desaprobó el uso de jerga en ensayos académicos.
C1 noun /ˌdev.əˈtiː/

Devotee

devoto; seguidor
Meaning
a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something
Example
As a devotee of classical music, she attended every concert in the city.
Como devota de la música clásica, asistió a cada concierto en la ciudad.
B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

zumbido
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
El zumbido constante del aire acondicionado la ayudó a quedarse dormida tranquilamente.
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

magnificar
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
El microscopio puede magnificar objetos pequeños para mejor observación.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

sección; porción; segmento
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
La naranja se dividió en ocho segmentos.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

corromper
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Example
The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.
La novela muestra cómo la riqueza puede corromper el carácter de una persona.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊtbʊk/

notebook

Meaning
a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer
Example
She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

rey pequeño
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
El rey pequeño demandó respeto de su gente a pesar de su pequeño reino.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

contribuyente
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
Él era un contribuyente regular al periódico local.
C1 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/

relic

reliquia
Meaning
an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest
Example
The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.
El museo exhibió reliquias de la antigua civilización.
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

geriatría
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
Él se especializó en geriatría para cuidar a los ancianos.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

regularidad
Meaning
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
Example
The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.
La regularidad de su rutina de ejercicios lo ayudó a mantenerse saludable.
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

pulverizar
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
La máquina puede pulverizar piedras en polvo.
C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

postular
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
Los científicos postulan que la vida existe en otros planetas.
C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

taza de cerveza
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
Él levantó su stein para brindar por sus amigos.
B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

irritante
Meaning
causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger
Example
The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.
El ruido constante de la calle es extremadamente irritante.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛntaɪl/

gentile

gentil
Meaning
A person who is not Jewish
Example
The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles.
La sinagoga acogió tanto a judíos como a gentiles.
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

bárbaro; cruel; salvaje
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
El trato bárbaro a los prisioneros fue condenado por las organizaciones de derechos humanos.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluː.sɪv/

Illusive

ilusorio; que parece existir pero no es real; engañoso
Meaning
deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading
Example
The promise of easy money proved to be illusive and misleading.
La promesa de dinero fácil resultó ser ilusoria y engañosa.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

hipercrítico
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
El maestro era a menudo hipercrítico con los pequeños errores.
A1 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

interesante
Meaning
Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.
Example
The documentary about space was very interesting.
El documental sobre el espacio fue muy interesante.
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

azalea
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
El jardín estaba lleno de azaleas floreciendo en primavera.
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

homeopatía
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
Él cree en la homeopatía para tratar los resfriados comunes.
A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

celebración
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
La ciudad organizó una gran celebración en el Día de la Independencia.
C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

sombra completa, la región oscura del centro de una mancha solar
Meaning
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
Example
During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.
Durante el eclipse, nos paramos en la umbra de la luna.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

dejar atónito
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Los trucos del mago dejaron atónita a la audiencia.
A2 preposition /bɪˈloʊ/

below

debajo
Meaning
At a lower level or position than something else.
Example
The basement is below the ground floor.
El sótano está debajo del primer piso.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

infringir
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
Copiar este software sin permiso infringirá las leyes de derechos de autor.
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

imitación humorística
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
El comediante parodió el discurso del político para entretener al público.
C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

táctil
Meaning
Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.
Example
The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.
La experiencia táctil de la tela era suave y lisa.
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

compuerta de agua / enjuagar
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
Los trabajadores limpiaron el barro de la calle después de la fuerte lluvia.
A2 noun ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt

environment

medio ambiente
Meaning
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Example
Protecting the environment is crucial for future generations.
Proteger el medio ambiente es crucial para las futuras generaciones.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

astuto
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
El astuto zorro engañó al granjero.
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

pez gato
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
El pez gato a menudo se fríe y se sirve con arroz en la cocina bengalí.
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

felicidad
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

animación
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
La animación en esta película es increíblemente detallada.
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

cortar
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
El agricultor sheará la oveja en la primavera.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

disco / dispositivo de almacenamiento de datos
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
Todos los datos se guardan en un disco duro.
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

medición
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
El sastre tomó la medida de mi cintura antes de coser el traje.
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

bombardeo
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
La ciudad soportó un fuerte bombardeo durante la guerra.
C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

marco de la puerta
Meaning
The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
Example
The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.
El carpintero midió cuidadosamente el ancho del marco de la puerta.
C1 noun /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

excretion

excreción
Meaning
the process of eliminating waste matter from the body
Example
Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body.
La excreción es vital para mantener un cuerpo saludable.
B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

arándano azul
Meaning
a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
Example
She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.
Ella recogió arándanos azules frescos para el pastel.
C1 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

prohibitive

prohibitivo
Meaning
Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.
Example
The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.
El costo de la medicación es prohibitivo para muchas familias.
C1 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈtek.nɪk/

polytechnic

politécnico
Meaning
an educational institution offering practical and technical courses
Example
She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city.
Estudió ingeniería en un politécnico bien conocido en su ciudad.
B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

fusionar
Meaning
to combine or join together; to blend into one
Example
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
Las dos compañías decidieron fusionarse para aumentar su participación en el mercado.
C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

discrecional
Meaning
Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.
Example
He set aside some discretionary income for travel.
Él apartó algo de ingreso discrecional para viajar.
C1 adjective /ɡlʌm/

Glum

triste; abatido; melancólico
Meaning
sad; dejected; downcast; gloomy
Example
He looked glum after hearing the bad news.
Se veía triste después de escuchar las malas noticias.
B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

orden
Meaning
to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct
Example
The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.
El general ordenó a los soldados avanzar.
B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

equidad
Meaning
The value of the shares issued by a company.
Example
Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.
Poseer acciones en una empresa puede generar rendimientos significativos.
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

oscuridad
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
La oscuridad del agua hizo que fuera difícil ver los peces.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

desaprobación
Meaning
The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment
Example
Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.
Sus padres mostraron clara desaprobación de su decisión de abandonar la universidad.
B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

alcance
Meaning
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
Example
The project is beyond the scope of our resources.
El proyecto está más allá del alcance de nuestros recursos.
A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

maleta
Meaning
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
Ella metió su ropa en una maleta para el viaje.
A2 adjective /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

Foolish

tonto; estúpido; ridículo
Meaning
lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly
Example
It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.
Fue tonto de su parte conducir con tanta lluvia.
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

atrocidades
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
Las atrocidades sorprendieron a la comunidad internacional.
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

excesivo esnobismo
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
Su obsesión por la moda fue descartada como simple esnobismo.
B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

trágico
Meaning
very sad; involving death or extreme suffering
Example
The plane crash was a tragic accident.
El accidente aéreo fue un suceso trágico.