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B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

irónicamente
Meaning
in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
Irónicamente, la estación de bomberos se incendió.
C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

molestar levemente pero de forma persistente
Meaning
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
Example
A small doubt niggled at her mind.
Una pequeña duda la molestaba en su mente.
B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

físico
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
El físico explicó la teoría de la relatividad a los estudiantes.
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.
A1 noun /ˈkɪtʃən/

Kitchen

cocina
Meaning
a room or area where food is prepared and cooked
Example
The kitchen was filled with the smell of fresh bread.
La cocina estaba llena con el olor de pan fresco.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

enfoque sostenible y colaborativo
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
Un enfoque sostenible y colaborativo es crucial para resolver los problemas ambientales.
B2 verb /ɡreɪz/

graze

felicidad
Meaning
To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.
Example
The cows graze in the meadow every morning.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

clique
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people
Example
The students formed a clique that excluded others.
Los estudiantes formaron una clique que excluía a los demás.
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

debajo; bajo
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
El tesoro yace debajo del árbol viejo.
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

sin interrupciones
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
Un proceso de pago sin interrupciones mejora la satisfacción del usuario.
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 /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

mendigo
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
El mendigo pidió comida en la puerta del monasterio.
C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

cliché
Meaning
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
Example
The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
El discurso estaba lleno de frases cliché que no lograron inspirar al público.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

comenzar
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
La ceremonia comenzará al mediodía.
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

premeditar
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
El sospechoso fue acusado de premeditar el crimen.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

agresivo
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Se volvió agresiva cuando desafiaron sus ideas.
C1 adjective ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

vigilant

vigilante
Meaning
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.
Example
The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.
Los guardias permanecieron vigilantes toda la noche.
C1 adjective /ˈvendʒ.fəl/

Vengeful

vengativo
Meaning
seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive
Example
She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust.
Ella se sintió vengativa después de que su amiga traicionó su confianza.
B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

arcade
Meaning
a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games
Example
The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.
Los niños pasaron la tarde jugando en el arcade.
B2 adjective /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Unanimous

unánime
Meaning
fully in agreement; shared by all
Example
The committee reached a unanimous decision.
El comité tomó una decisión unánime.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

conservación de la fauna silvestre
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
La conservación de la fauna silvestre tiene como objetivo proteger las especies en peligro de extinción.
C2 adjective /aɪˈsɒ.krə.nəs/

isochronous

aconteciendo a intervalos de tiempo iguales
Meaning
Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.
Example
The pendulum swings are isochronous, repeating at equal intervals.
Los oscilaciones del péndulo son isócronos, repitiendo a intervalos iguales.
B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

lecciones de audio
Meaning
Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.
Example
Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.
Las lecciones de audio son útiles para las habilidades de escucha.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Hostage

rehén
Meaning
a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive
Example
The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.
La policía negoció cuidadosamente para asegurar la liberación de todos los rehenes sin daño alguno.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

relacionado con la leche o el ácido láctico
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
El ejercicio intenso puede causar una acumulación de ácido láctico en los músculos.
C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

estratificación oceánica
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
La estratificación oceánica afecta la biodiversidad marina.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

deteriorado
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
Viven en una casa deteriorada en las afueras de la ciudad.
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

semejanza
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
Hay una fuerte semejanza entre las dos hermanas.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

uninhibited

desinhibido
Meaning
Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.
Example
She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke.
Ella dio una risa desinhibida al chiste.
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.
C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

decoro
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
Siempre se comportaba con el máximo decoro en público.
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.
A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

colección; acopio; archivo
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
Ella tiene una impresionante colección de libros antiguos en su biblioteca.
B1 noun /ruːt/

route

ruta
Meaning
a way or course taken to get from one place to another
Example
The best route to the airport is through the highway.
La mejor ruta al aeropuerto es por la autopista.
A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

objeto
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
La mesa es un objeto en la habitación.
A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

serpiente
Meaning
a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
Example
The snake slithered through the grass quietly.
La serpiente se deslizaba tranquilamente por la hierba.
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

sobrevivir
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
Él logró sobrevivir la tormenta.
C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

convergente
Meaning
tending to move toward a common point or result
Example
The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.
Los dos ríos tienen un camino convergente antes de entrar al lago.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

artefacto
Meaning
an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest
Example
The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.
El museo exhibió artefactos antiguos de Egipto.
C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

avivar el fuego; fomentar o aumentar un sentimiento o actividad fuerte
Meaning
To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.
Example
The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.
El discurso del político encendió la ira entre la multitud.
B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

elemental; básico
Meaning
basic; fundamental; primary level
Example
He learned elementary mathematics in school.
Él aprendió matemáticas elementales en la escuela.
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

suplicar
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
Ella suplicó por misericordia.
B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

destino
Meaning
the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
Example
Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.
Muchas personas creen que el destino determina el curso de sus vidas.
B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

engañar
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
Intentó engañar a sus amigos con una historia falsa.
C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

presentación formal
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
El abogado hizo una presentación de las pruebas ante el tribunal.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

sudorífico
Meaning
causing or increasing sweating
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.
El doctor recetó un medicamento sudorífico para reducir la fiebre.
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

coquetear
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Ella a menudo coquetea con sus compañeros de trabajo.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

hecho de roble
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
Los aldeanos se reunieron alrededor de la mesa de roble en el salón.
A2 noun /sɜːr/

sir

señor
Meaning
a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority
Example
Sir, may I assist you with your order?
Señor, ¿puedo asistirle con su pedido?
C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

comuna / comunicarse íntimamente
Meaning
Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.
Example
She went to the countryside to commune with nature.
Ella fue al campo para comunicarse con la naturaleza.
C2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

una entrada violenta repentina; una invasión o incursión; una explosión o erupción repentina
Meaning
a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption
Example
The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.
La irrupción del ejército en el territorio enemigo sorprendió completamente a las fuerzas opuestas.
B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

además
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
El trabajo es desafiante; además, requiere excelentes habilidades de comunicación.
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.
A2 noun /kraɪm/

crime

delito
Meaning
An illegal act punishable by law.
Example
The police are investigating the crime.
La policía está investigando el crimen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

incontrolable
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.
Example
The conflict has become an intractable problem.
El conflicto se ha convertido en un problema incontrolable.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

misógino
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
Muchos condenaron su discurso como las palabras de un misógino.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

trabajador independiente
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Ella trabaja como freelancer diseñando sitios web para diferentes clientes.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

pomposo
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
El político dio un discurso pomposo lleno de promesas.
B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

forúnculo; absceso
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
El doloroso forúnculo en su cuello requirió tratamiento médico.
B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

controlar y utilizar
Meaning
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
Example
Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.
Los científicos están trabajando para aprovechar la energía solar de manera eficaz.
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

esperanza de vida
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
La esperanza de vida depende de la calidad de la atención médica.
B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

candidato
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
Example
The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.
El candidato dio un discurso fuerte durante el debate.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

antípodas
Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
Australia y Gran Bretaña suelen considerarse antípodas entre sí.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

aligerar; aclarar
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
Un chiste puede aligerar el ambiente en una reunión tensa.
C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

lazo
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
El vaquero lasso al caballo rápidamente.
A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

levantar / aumentar
Meaning
To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.
Example
She raised her hand to ask a question.
Ella levantó su mano para hacer una pregunta.
A2 verb ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ

celebrating

celebrar
Meaning
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.
Celebrar los días de concienciación ayuda a difundir mensajes importantes.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

irreparable
Meaning
impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone
Example
The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.
El accidente causó daños irreparables en su columna vertebral.
A1 adverb /fɑːr/

far

lejos
Meaning
at, to, or by a great distance
Example
The school is far from my house.
La escuela está lejos de mi casa.
A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

debajo
Meaning
in or to a lower position than something
Example
The cat is under the table.
El gato está debajo de la mesa.
A2 noun /ˈpɪərɪəd/

period

período
Meaning
a length or portion of time
Example
The meeting will last for a period of two hours.
La reunión durará un período de dos horas.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

maquinaciones
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
El político fue derribado por sus propias maquinaciones.
C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

extradición
Meaning
the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state
Example
The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.
La extradición del sospechoso se retrasó debido a problemas legales.
A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

respiración
Meaning
The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.
Example
He took a deep breath before speaking.
Él tomó una respiración profunda antes de hablar.
B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

sin preocupaciones; despreocupado;
Meaning
free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free
Example
She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.
Ella vivió una vida sin preocupaciones, viajando por el mundo sin ninguna preocupación.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

disyuntivo
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
En gramática, 'o' es una conjunción disyuntiva.
B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

compensación
Meaning
A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.
Example
There is always a trade-off between price and quality.
Siempre hay una compensación entre el precio y la calidad.
C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

plato principal
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
El filete característico del restaurante se sirvió como plato principal.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

gasto; desembolso;
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
El gasto de viaje para el viaje de negocios fue cubierto por la empresa.
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

disfrutar / condimento
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
Ella disfrutó mucho de la oportunidad de viajar al extranjero.
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

Océano Pacífico
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
El Océano Pacífico es el océano más grande de la Tierra.
C2 noun /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

taxidermia
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
El museo tenía una gran colección de animales disecados.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

unir
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
Los dos ríos se unen justo antes de llegar al mar.
C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

desalojar
Meaning
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
Example
The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.
El arrendador decidió desalojar a los inquilinos por no pagar el alquiler.
A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

red
Meaning
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
Example
She built a strong professional network.
Ella construyó una red profesional sólida.
A2 verb /ˈsetəl/

settle

establecerse
Meaning
to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down
Example
They decided to settle in a quiet village.
Ellos decidieron asentarse en un pueblo tranquilo.
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

deducible
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
La solución es deducible de los datos proporcionados.
B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

apio
Meaning
a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked
Example
I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.
Agregué apio picado a la sopa para darle más sabor.
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

estilógrafo
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
Usó un estilógrafo para dibujar en su tableta.
C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

discernimiento
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
Su discernimiento en las decisiones de negocios lo hizo exitoso.
B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

ansiosamente; con gran deseo
Meaning
with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire
Example
The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.
Los niños esperaban ansiosamente que comenzara las vacaciones.
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

de mala calidad, inmoral o barato
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
Él evitó el club nocturno sórdido en el centro.
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

pertinente
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
El derecho de paso es pertinente a la propiedad del propietario.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/

expulsion

expulsión
Meaning
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.
Example
His constant misbehavior led to his expulsion from school.
Su comportamiento constante llevó a su expulsión de la escuela.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

perturbation

perturbación
Meaning
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
Example
The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets.
El anuncio causó una perturbación en los mercados financieros.
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

melodioso
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
La voz melodiosa del cantante encantó a la audiencia.
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

prospecto
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
La universidad envió un prospecto para atraer nuevos estudiantes.
A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

penique
Meaning
a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
Example
He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.
Encontró un penique en la acera y sonrió.
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

inclinación
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
Ella tiene una inclinación hacia ayudar a los demás.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

envidiable
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
Su éxito era envidiable entre sus compañeros.
C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

locuaz
Meaning
tending to talk a great deal; very talkative
Example
The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.
El niño locuaz entretuvo a todos con historias interminables.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

preocupación excesiva
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
Había mucha preocupación dramática sobre la crisis política.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

indignado
Meaning
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.
Example
She was indignant when accused of cheating.
Ella estaba indignada cuando la acusaron de hacer trampa.
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

negarse
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
Ella se negó a firmar el contrato sin leerlo completamente.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

adulador
Meaning
Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.
Example
His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.
Su sonrisa aduladora hizo que todos confiaran en él rápidamente.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

insertar
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
por favor inserte la llave en la cerradura.
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

jinete
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
El jinete cayó del caballo.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈriːd/

misread

leer mal
Meaning
to read something incorrectly or interpret wrongly
Example
He misread the instructions and built the shelf incorrectly.
Él leyó mal las instrucciones y construyó la estantería incorrectamente.
C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

dinero ilícito
Meaning
Money, especially when gained dishonorably.
Example
The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.
El funcionario corrupto solo estaba motivado por el dinero ilícito.
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

plazo; fecha límite;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
La fecha límite para entregar el proyecto es el próximo viernes.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

remolino
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
El barco fue atrapado en un remolino de olas y viento.
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

evitar decir la verdad
Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
El político comenzó a evadir cuando le preguntaron sobre el escándalo.
C1 adjective ˈɒb.stɪ.nət

obstinate

obstinado
Meaning
Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.
Example
He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.
Él se mantuvo obstinado a pesar de los argumentos lógicos.
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

vecino; de al lado
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
Mi vecino es muy amigable y servicial.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

inebriety

embriaguez
Meaning
the state of being drunk or intoxicated
Example
His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job.
Su frecuente embriaguez le llevó a perder su trabajo.
C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

rayado
Meaning
striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry
Example
The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.
El escudo del caballero estaba decorado con rayas rayadas de rojo y oro.
B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

despreparado
Meaning
not ready or able to deal with something
Example
He was unprepared for the difficult exam.
Él estaba desprevenido para el examen difícil.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

insensible
Meaning
lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity
Example
The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.
La crueldad insensible del dictador sorprendió al mundo.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

niña pequeña
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
El hombre mayor saludó a la pequeña niña calurosamente.
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

comodidad
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
El apartamento tiene todas las comodidades necesarias para vivir cómodamente.