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B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

eclipse lunar
Meaning
an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.
Vimos el eclipse lunar desde nuestro jardín.
C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

negligencia
Meaning
the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty
Example
The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.
El oficial fue acusado de negligencia en el cumplimiento de su deber.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

casera
Meaning
a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner
Example
The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.
La amable casera nos proporcionó toallas frescas y nos mostró el apartamento.
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

negar
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
Nadie pudo negar las pruebas presentadas en el tribunal.
C1 adjective /ɪˈstiːmd/

Esteemed

estimado
Meaning
respected and admired; held in high regard
Example
He is an esteemed professor at the university.
Él es un profesor estimado en la universidad.
B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

retumbado
Meaning
To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.
Example
The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.
Las palabras de gratitud retumbaron en su corazón.
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/

untoward

inesperado
Meaning
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
Example
The meeting ended without any untoward incidents.
La reunión terminó sin incidentes inesperados.
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.
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

colaborar
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
Los voluntarios a menudo colaboran con organizaciones locales.
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

componente
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
El motor es el componente más importante del coche.
C2 verb /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/

abnegate

renunciar
Meaning
to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire
Example
She chose to abnegate her personal interests for the sake of the team.
Ella eligió renunciar a sus intereses personales por el bien del equipo.
B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

impresión; marca; huella;
Meaning
words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface
Example
The book is available in both digital and print versions.
El libro está disponible en versiones tanto digitales como impresas.
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

demorarse
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
Él se demoró en el jardín en lugar de comenzar su trabajo.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

fugitivo
Meaning
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
Example
The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.
La policía lanzó una búsqueda para capturar al fugitivo que escapó de la prisión.
B1 noun /əˈtæʧmənt/

attachment

apego
Meaning
a strong feeling of affection or connection
Example
The attachment he felt to his hometown was undeniable.
El apego que sentía por su ciudad natal era innegable.
C1 verb /zæɡ/

zag

hacer un giro brusco
Meaning
to make a sharp change in direction, especially in a zigzag pattern
Example
The rabbit zagged quickly to escape the fox.
El conejo hizo un giro rápido para escapar del zorro.
C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

exorcizar
Meaning
To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.
Example
The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.
Se llamó al sacerdote para exorcizar el espíritu de la casa.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

seno
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
Él sufrió de una infección sinusal que le causó dolor de cabeza.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

resultado; consecuencia;
Meaning
the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product
Example
The outcome of the election surprised everyone.
El resultado de las elecciones sorprendió a todos.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

manga
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Ella subió las mangas antes de empezar a cocinar.
B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

vanidad
Meaning
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless
Example
Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.
Su vanidad la hizo pasar horas mirándose en el espejo.
B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

ocurrir
Meaning
to happen or take place; to be found or present
Example
The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.
El accidente ocurrió en la intersección durante la hora punta.
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

poética, teoría de la poesía
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
Escribió un libro sobre poética explicando el arte del verso.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

sensible
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Los sistemas sensibles requieren un manejo preciso.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

excentricidad
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
Su excentricidad lo hizo ser tanto admirado como incomprendido.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

engaño; fraude; impostura
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
La elaborada impostura duró meses antes de que los investigadores descubrieran la verdad.
B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

gobernar
Meaning
to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people
Example
The president governs the country wisely.
El presidente gobierna el país sabiamente.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

almizclado
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
El perfume tenía una fragancia almizclada.
C1 noun /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

panorama

vista panorámica
Meaning
An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.
Example
From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city.
Desde la cima de la colina, disfrutamos de un impresionante panorama de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

hedonismo
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
El estilo de vida de los ricos a menudo se critica como puro hedonismo.
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

estómago
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
Me duele el estómago después de comer demasiado.
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

de varios colores
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
El gato pied tenía manchas negras y blancas por todo su cuerpo.
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

lastre
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
El barco fue cargado con lastre para mantenerse estable en la tormenta.
C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

abnegación
Meaning
the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial
Example
The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
La vida del monje era una de completa abnegación de los placeres mundanos.
B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

veneno
Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
La mordedura de la serpiente contiene veneno mortal.
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

afirmar
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
Ella afirmó que era inocente.
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

parámetro
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
Necesitamos establecer parámetros claros para este proyecto.
B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

entusiastas de la naturaleza
Meaning
People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.
Example
Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.
Los entusiastas de la naturaleza a menudo visitan el Valle de Sajek por su belleza escénica.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊkəbəl/

vocable

vocablo
Meaning
a word, term, or sound that has meaning
Example
The dictionary contained thousands of vocables from different languages.
El diccionario contenía miles de vocablos de diferentes lenguas.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

felicidad
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

agitar
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
Él brandió una espada para asustar a los intrusos.
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

amamantar
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
La madre gata amamantó a sus gatitos en la cesta.
B1 noun /bɪərd/

Beard

barba
Meaning
hair that grows on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face
Example
He grew a long beard during the winter months.
Él dejó crecer una barba larga durante los meses de invierno.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

Indiviso; completo; no separado ni dividido
Meaning
whole; complete; not separated or split
Example
The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.
El equipo mostró atención indivisa a las instrucciones del entrenador.
B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

al lado; junto a;
Meaning
beside; next to; together with
Example
She walked alongside her friend through the park.
Ella caminó al lado de su amigo por el parque.
A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

anunciar
Meaning
to promote or publicize a product or service
Example
They advertise their products on television.
Ellos anuncian sus productos en la televisión.
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

derrota
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
El ejército logró derrotar a las fuerzas enemigas.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

excruciating

excruciante
Meaning
causing extreme physical or mental pain
Example
She was in excruciating pain after the accident.
Ella estaba en dolor insoportable después del accidente.
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

flor bakul
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
La dulce fragancia de las flores bakul llenó el aire de la tarde en el pueblo.
B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

victorioso
Meaning
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
Example
The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.
El equipo victorioso celebró su victoria del campeonato con gran alegría.
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

celeridad
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
El soldado se movió con gran celeridad para entregar el mensaje.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

brote
Meaning
a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence
Example
The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.
El brote de gripe afectó a muchos estudiantes en la escuela.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

comatoso
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
El paciente comatoso fue mantenido bajo constante observación.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

homónimo
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
La palabra 'murciélago' es un homónimo porque puede significar un animal o una herramienta deportiva.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

brillar
Meaning
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
Example
Her dress glittered under the stage lights.
Su vestido brilló bajo las luces del escenario.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

indigno; no merecedor
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
Él se sintió no digno de tal alabanza y reconocimiento.
B1 noun /twɪst/

Twist

giro; torcedura; vuelta;
Meaning
a turn, curve, or bend; an unexpected development; a dance
Example
The story had an unexpected twist at the end.
La historia tuvo un giro inesperado al final.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

incontable; infinito
Meaning
very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable
Example
The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.
El terremoto causó daños incontables a la ciudad.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfæstər/

faster

más rápido
Meaning
moving or able to move quickly; more quickly than usual
Example
This car is faster than the old one.
Este coche es más rápido que el viejo.
B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

escalar
Meaning
To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious
Example
The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.
La población envejecida está escalando a una tasa alarmante.
B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

adicional
Meaning
added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists
Example
The teacher gave the students additional homework.
El maestro dio a los estudiantes tareas adicionales.
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

condición
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
Aceptó la oferta de trabajo con la condición de que podría trabajar de forma remota dos veces a la semana.
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

alcanzar
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
Ella trabajó duro para alcanzar sus metas.
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

amonestar
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
El profesor amonestó a los estudiantes por llegar tarde.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/

invigorate

revitalizar
Meaning
To give strength or energy to someone or something.
Example
A morning walk can invigorate both body and mind.
Una caminata matutina puede revitalizar tanto el cuerpo como la mente.
A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

hormiga
Meaning
a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work
Example
The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.
La hormiga cargó una migaja que era el doble de su tamaño.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

palabra disílaba
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
La palabra ‘feliz’ es una palabra disílaba.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

interpolar
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
El editor interpoló un párrafo faltante en el manuscrito.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

obstáculo
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
La falta de fondos es un gran obstáculo para el proyecto.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

adicto
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
Él es un adicto a los videojuegos que pasa horas jugando todos los días.
C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

dilatar
Meaning
To make wider, larger, or more open.
Example
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
El doctor usó gotas para dilatar las pupilas del paciente.
C1 adverb /ˈfɪksɪdli/

Fixedly

fijamente
Meaning
in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration
Example
He stared fixedly at the painting.
Él miró fijamente la pintura.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

área periférica
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
Pasaron la tarde explorando los purlíus de la antigua ciudad.
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

olla a presión
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
El uso de una olla a presión reduce el tiempo de cocción a más de la mitad.
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.
B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

delito
Meaning
an illegal act; a crime
Example
The offense was committed in broad daylight.
El delito fue cometido a plena luz del día.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

abultado / redondeado
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
La rana tenía una nariz abultada y ojos grandes.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

objetos decorativos pequeños
Meaning
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
Example
The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.
Las estanterías estaban llenas de pequeños objetos decorativos de sus viajes.
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

un añadido
Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
El regalo parecía un detalle de última hora más que un gesto genuino.
C2 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

obstruir
Meaning
to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome
Example
His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.
La falta de experiencia de él obstaculizará su promoción.
C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

atroz
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
La empresa fue multada por sus atroces violaciones de seguridad.
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

multitarea
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
El multitasking reduce la eficiencia.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪzər/

incisor

incisivo
Meaning
a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting
Example
The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped.
El dentista notó que su incisivo superior izquierdo estaba astillado.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

realidad virtual
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
La realidad virtual (VR) se usa ampliamente en juegos y simulaciones de entrenamiento.
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

ingenio
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
Ella tiene una mente aguda y un rápido sentido del humor.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

monocromo
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
La película antigua fue rodada enteramente en monocromo.
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

bruto
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
El borracho bruto causó un escándalo en la fiesta.
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

conyugal
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
Celebraron su dicha conyugal con un viaje de luna de miel.
B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

explosión
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
La explosión sacudió todo el vecindario.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz/

juxtapose

colocar dos cosas diferentes cerca una de la otra
Meaning
To place two different things close together to show how they are different or similar.
Example
The artist juxtaposed traditional and modern elements in his painting.
El artista colocó elementos tradicionales y modernos en su pintura.
B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

cocina
Meaning
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
Example
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.
La cocina italiana es famosa en todo el mundo.
B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

transformacional
Meaning
Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.
Example
Transformational projects redefine progress.
Los proyectos transformacionales redefinen el progreso.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

firma
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Por favor ponga su firma en la parte inferior del documento.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

abstenerse
Meaning
To hold oneself back from doing something.
Example
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
Por favor absténgase de fumar en esta área.
C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

denotación
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
La denotación de la palabra 'rosa' es un tipo de flor.
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

padecer una enfermedad
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
Ella ha estado enferma desde el invierno pasado.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

serio; genuino; mostrando profunda y seria convicción
Meaning
sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction
Example
He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.
Él hizo un intento serio de resolver el problema.
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

ópera
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
Vimos una hermosa ópera en el teatro anoche.
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

veraz
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
Ella dio un relato veraz de lo que sucedió ese día.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

coercitivo
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
El gobierno enfrentó críticas por adoptar medidas coercitivas contra los manifestantes.
B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

humedad
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
La crema para la piel ayuda a retener la humedad.
C2 noun /təˈmɛrɪti/

temerity

temeridad
Meaning
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
Example
He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument.
Él tuvo la temeridad de desafiar el argumento del profesor.
B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

asertivo; seguro de sí mismo
Meaning
confident and forceful; having a strong personality
Example
She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.
Ella es muy asertiva cuando habla en las reuniones.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

permeable
Meaning
Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.
Example
The soil here is pervious to rainwater.
El suelo aquí es permeable al agua de lluvia.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

jerga especializada
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
Los ladrones se comunicaron en un argot que los forasteros no pudieron entender.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

margen
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
Por favor, escribe tus notas en el margen de la página.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

el estudio de la lengua en fuentes históricas escritas; lingüística
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
Ella dedicó su carrera a la filología, investigando manuscritos antiguos.
B2 verb /niːl/

kneel

arrodillarse
Meaning
to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees
Example
The knight knelt before the king.
El caballero se arrodilló ante el rey.
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

viajero
Meaning
A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.
Example
The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.
El viajero salió temprano por la mañana para explorar nuevas tierras.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.di/

Tidy

ordenado; limpio
Meaning
arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized
Example
She keeps her room very tidy and organized.
Ella mantiene su habitación muy ordenada y limpia.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

de busto grande
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
La actriz era descrita a menudo como de busto grande en las revistas de moda.
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

corrosivo, dañino
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
El producto químico es altamente corrosivo y debe manejarse con cuidado.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

delirante
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
Él estaba delirante con fiebre y seguía murmurando tonterías.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

a medias tintas
Meaning
poorly thought out or badly planned
Example
The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.
El gerente rápidamente rechazó su propuesta a medias tintas.
C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

pliegue, arruga
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
Ella planchó la camisa cuidadosamente para eliminar cada pliegue.
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

desnutrición
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
Los niños en áreas empobrecidas sufren de desnutrición.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

confluente
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
Los ríos convergentes formaron un gran río.
A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

blanco; puro
Meaning
of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure
Example
She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
Ella usó un hermoso vestido blanco en la boda.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

tanto
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
Estaba tan cansado que apenas podía mantenerse en pie.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪf/

Unsafe

inseguro; peligroso;
Meaning
involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm
Example
It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night.
Es inseguro caminar solo en este vecindario por la noche.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.