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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.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

continuar
Meaning
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
Example
The rain will continue throughout the night.
La lluvia continuará durante la noche.
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

desmagnetizar
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
El técnico desmagnetizó la vieja cinta de casete.
A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

maravilla
Meaning
a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
Example
The view from the mountain was a true wonder.
La vista desde la montaña fue una verdadera maravilla.
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

apasionado
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
Él está apasionado por la conservación ambiental.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

fracaso
Meaning
lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing
Example
The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.
El fracaso del proyecto se debió a una planificación y comunicación deficientes.
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

robar
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
Intentó robar un libro de la biblioteca sin ser notado.
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

multiplicar
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
Las bacterias se multiplican rápidamente en condiciones cálidas.
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

malcriado
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
El niño malcriado hizo un berrinche cuando no consiguió su juguete.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

sorprendente
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
La noticia del accidente fue sorprendente para todos.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

hablar de manera incomprensible
Meaning
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.
Example
The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.
El hombre asustado comenzó a hablar de manera incomprensible cuando vio al fantasma.
C1 noun

Longitude

longitud geográfica
C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

percusión
Meaning
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
Example
The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.
La sección de percusión añadió ritmo y energía a la orquesta.
B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

derechos humanos
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
Los derechos humanos protegen las libertades individuales.
B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

color claro
Meaning
a pale or bright shade of any color
Example
The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.
Las paredes fueron pintadas en colores claros para hacer que la habitación se viera más grande.
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

agresivo
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
El vendedor utilizó una estrategia agresiva para cerrar el trato.
B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

privar
Meaning
to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it
Example
The new law may deprive people of their rights.
La nueva ley puede privar a las personas de sus derechos.
C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

injerto; corrupción
Meaning
a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business
Example
The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.
El jardinero utilizó un injerto para combinar diferentes variedades de manzanos.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

lentamente
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
Ella caminó lentamente hacia la puerta.
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

pedagógico
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
La escuela adoptó nuevas técnicas pedagógicas para mejorar el aprendizaje.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

mujer dominante y temperamental
Meaning
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
Example
The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.
El personaje fue retratado como una mujer ruidosa y dominante.
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

polímata
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
Leonardo da Vinci fue un verdadero polímata, destacando en arte, ciencia e ingeniería.
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

pez bombay
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
El pez Bombay es un manjar popular cuando se seca y se fríe.
A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

cerveza
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.
Example
He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.
Él pidió un vaso de cerveza fría en el bar.
A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

contener
Meaning
to have or include within; to restrain or control
Example
This box contains important documents.
Esta caja contiene documentos importantes.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

conservatorio
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
Ella se entrenó como pianista en el Conservatorio de París.
B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

transformación
Meaning
A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.
Example
Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.
La alfabetización digital conduce a la transformación económica.
C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

nicho de mercado, segmento especializado, mercado objetivo
Meaning
A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Example
Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.
Encontrar el nicho adecuado es clave para un negocio exitoso.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

supererogatorio
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
Su donación fue supererogatoria, mucho más allá de lo que alguien había pedido.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

incompatibilidad
Meaning
the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility
Example
The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.
El proyecto fracasó por la incompatibilidad entre los dos sistemas de software.
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

afeitar
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Le gusta afeitarse todas las mañanas antes del trabajo.
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

eslogan
Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
La campaña utilizó un eslogan poderoso para inspirar a la gente.
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

neumático
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
La fábrica usa herramientas neumáticas para el ensamblaje.
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

estético
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
El diseño estético del edificio atrajo a muchos visitantes.
B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

imitación; copia; réplica
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
su imitación del famoso actor fue tan buena que todos estallaron en risa.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

insultar
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
Él se sintió insultado por sus comentarios groseros.
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

beatificar
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
El papa decidió beatificar al mártir por su fe y sacrificio.
C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

fiesta donde la gente usa máscaras y disfraces
Meaning
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
Example
The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.
El evento benéfico se celebró como un gran masquerade.
C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

engañar
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
Él se engañó a sí mismo pensando que podía ganar la carrera sin entrenar.
C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

aplomo
Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.
Ella manejó las preguntas difíciles con aplomo.
A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

mundo
Meaning
the earth, together with all of its countries and people
Example
The world is becoming more interconnected every day.
El mundo se está volviendo cada vez más interconectado cada día.
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

estabilidad del proceso
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
El aire frío asegura la estabilidad del proceso en las plantas.
B1 verb /floʊt/

float

flotar
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
El bote comenzó a flotar suavemente por el río.
C2 noun /ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

fraudulence

fraude
Meaning
The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.
Example
The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.
La auditoría reveló fraude en los estados financieros.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/

Undaunted

Intrépido; valiente; inquebrantable;
Meaning
not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment
Example
Despite the setbacks, she remained undaunted in pursuing her goals.
A pesar de los contratiempos, ella permaneció intrépida en la persecución de sus objetivos.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

autodisciplina
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
La autodisciplina es crucial para alcanzar el éxito a largo plazo.
B1 noun fləʊ

flow

flujo
Meaning
The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream
Example
The flow of information must be secured.
El flujo de información debe ser asegurado.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

gestionar mal
Meaning
to handle or control something badly or inefficiently
Example
The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.
La empresa quebró porque estuvo mal gestionada durante años.
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

obediencia
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
Los niños deben mostrar obediencia a sus padres.
A2 preposition /ˈɒntu/

onto

sobre
Meaning
moving to a position on the surface of something
Example
She jumped onto the table to get the book.
Ella saltó sobre la mesa para coger el libro.
C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

impulso
Meaning
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
Example
The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.
La nueva política proporcionó un impulso para el crecimiento económico.
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

metrópoli
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
Nueva York es una metrópoli bulliciosa con millones de residentes.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈnɜːr.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

nurturing

cuidado, fomento, desarrollo
Meaning
The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.
Example
A nurturing environment helps children thrive.
Un ambiente nurturing ayuda a los niños a prosperar.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

ropa interior
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
Él dobló su ropa interior cuidadosamente antes de empacarla.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

carnal
Meaning
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.
Example
The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.
El libro explora el conflicto entre los deseos espirituales y carnales.
B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

acústico
Meaning
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
Example
We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.
Grabamos una versión acústica de la canción en una habitación tranquila.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

retrasar / ralentizar
Meaning
to delay or slow down the progress of something
Example
Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.
La falta de fondos puede retrasar el desarrollo del proyecto.
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

arcaico
Meaning
very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
Example
Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.
Algunas leyes se consideran arcaicas y ya no son relevantes.
C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

desarmar
Meaning
to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense
Example
The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.
Se ordenó a los soldados desarmar a los prisioneros.
B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

dedicar
Meaning
to give time, effort, or resources to something
Example
She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.
Ella dedica gran parte de su tiempo a ayudar a los pobres.
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

agotado y preocupado
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
Su rostro agotado revelaba años de lucha.
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

acumulación
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
La acumulación de polvo afecta la eficiencia de los electrodomésticos.
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

una tarea o asignación importante dada a una persona o grupo; un propósito o meta específica
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
Los astronautas completaron su misión a la estación espacial.
C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

apresuradamente
Meaning
in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly
Example
She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.
Ella empacó apresuradamente sus maletas antes de irse al aeropuerto.
C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

prudente; cauteloso; sabio;
Meaning
wise; careful; cautious;
Example
It's prudent to save money for the future.
Es prudente ahorrar dinero para el futuro.
C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

caspa
Meaning
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
Example
He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.
Usó un champú especial para tratar su persistente problema de caspa.
B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

mentalmente
Meaning
relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes
Example
She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.
Ella se estaba preparando mentalmente para el examen.
A1 noun wɜːrdz

words

palabras
Meaning
A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.
Example
Learning new words expands vocabulary.
Aprender nuevas palabras expande el vocabulario.
B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

consistencia, uniformidad
Meaning
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.
Example
Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.
La consistencia en la calidad es clave para la satisfacción del cliente.
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

moverse en secreto
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
Trató de colarse en la casa sin despertar a nadie.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

minería
Meaning
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
Example
Mining in this area has increased in recent years.
La minería en esta área ha aumentado en los últimos años.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

exagerar
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
No exageres con el ejercicio en tu primer día en el gimnasio.
B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

lugar de descanso
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
El lugar de descanso de los mártires está cerca del río.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

barbero
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
El barbero le dio un corte de pelo perfecto para su boda.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

asonar
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Las líneas asonan hermosamente, dándole a la canción un flujo único.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

epicicloide
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
El matemático demostró cómo dibujar un epicicloide.
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.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈstraɪd/

overstride

cruzar dando pasos largos
Meaning
To stride over something; to step across with long steps.
Example
He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease.
Él logró cruzar el estrecho arroyo con facilidad.
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

sin fundamento; infundado; sin base
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
Las acusaciones contra él eran completamente infundadas.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

cualitativo
Meaning
relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical
Example
The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.
La investigación se enfoca en análisis cualitativo más que en números.
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

estabilidad
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
La estabilidad política es esencial para el crecimiento económico.
B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

formado
Meaning
having a particular form or appearance
Example
The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.
La escultura estaba formada como una figura humana.
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

impudent

descarado, insolente
Meaning
not showing due respect for another person; rude
Example
The impudent child talked back to the teacher.
El niño descarado le contestó al maestro.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

acusación formal
Meaning
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Example
The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.
La acusación formal acusó a la empresa de múltiples violaciones.
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

cobertura
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
El canal de noticias proporcionó una amplia cobertura del evento.
C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

desordenar, molestar
Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
El viento desordenó su cabello.
A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

amigo
Meaning
a close friend or companion, used informally
Example
He went to the movies with his best buddy.
Él fue al cine con su mejor amigo.
C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

presentimiento
Meaning
A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.
Example
She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.
Ella tenía una ligera sospecha de que él estaba planeando una sorpresa.
C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

pantano, embrollo
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
Los excursionistas quedaron atrapados en un embrollo político.
C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

lento y aburrido
Meaning
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
Example
The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.
La película fue entretenida, pero un poco lenta y aburrida en el medio.
B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

reanudar
Meaning
to start again after a pause or interruption
Example
We will resume the meeting after lunch.
Reanudaremos la reunión después del almuerzo.
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

especulador
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
El especulador de bienes raíces compró tierras con la esperanza de que su valor aumentaría.
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

respaldo
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
El proyecto recibió respaldo de varios inversionistas importantes.
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

intimidar / coaccionar
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
El abogado intentó intimidar al testigo.
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

república
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
Una república es gobernada por los representantes del pueblo.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

subserviente
Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
Ella era demasiado sumisa para desafiar su decisión.
C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

era isabelina
Meaning
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
Shakespeare escribió muchas de sus obras durante la era isabelina.
A2 noun /ˈɔːtoʊ/

auto

auto
Meaning
A motor vehicle, especially a car.
Example
He drove his auto to the market.
Él condujo su auto al mercado.
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

sonido profundo
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
La voz sonorosa del actor llenó todo el teatro.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

interceder
Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
Ella intercedió con el maestro para darle otra oportunidad a su hermano.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

malinterpretar
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
Ella malinterpretó su silencio como ira.
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

incursión militar
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
La incursión militar causó una devastación generalizada.
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

estropear
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
Él estropeó completamente el trabajo de reparación.
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

retirar
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
Ella necesita retirar dinero del banco.
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

digresión
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
Su historia estaba llena de interesantes digresiones.
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

caminar despacio
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
Ellos caminan despacio por el parque los domingos por la mañana.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

debilidad relacionada con la vejez
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
El hombre viejo se volvió senil y olvidó rostros familiares.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

lícito
Meaning
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
Example
The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.
El comercio de ciertos bienes es lícito bajo la ley internacional.
B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

lamentable; desafortunado; deplorable
Meaning
causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable
Example
It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.
Es lamentable que tantas personas talentosas hayan dejado la empresa.
C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

el vello en la parte posterior del cuello de un animal que se erige cuando está enojado o alarmado; figurativamente, sentimientos de ira o resentimiento
Meaning
the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment
Example
His rude comment raised my hackles.
Su comentario grosero levantó mis hackles.
A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

Tierra; suelo;
Meaning
the planet on which we live; the ground or soil
Example
The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.
Los astronautas pudieron ver la Tierra desde su nave espacial en órbita.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

furlong

unidad de distancia (220 yardas o aproximadamente 201 metros)
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters
Example
The horse ran a furlong before slowing down.
El caballo corrió un furlong antes de desacelerar.
C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

novio
Meaning
a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man
Example
She arrived at the party with her beau.
Ella llegó a la fiesta con su novio.
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

espacioso; con mucho espacio
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
El apartamento es muy espacioso con habitaciones grandes.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

Comportamiento malo o inaceptable, especialmente de niños o en situaciones formales
Meaning
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
Example
The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.
El estudiante fue castigado por su mala conducta en clase.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

diptongo
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
La palabra 'coin' contiene un diptongo.
C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

ajustar
Meaning
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
Example
He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.
A él le gusta ajustar radios viejos en su garaje.
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

marginalización
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
Las políticas económicas deben abordar la marginalización de los pobres.
C2 adjective /ɪˈbʊliənt/

ebullient

exuberante
Meaning
cheerful and full of energy
Example
She was ebullient after receiving the good news.
Ella estaba exuberante después de recibir la buena noticia.
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

temeroso
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
Ella tenía miedo de la oscuridad.