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C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

deseo sexual muy fuerte; un deseo apasionado de algo
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
Su lujuria por el poder lo corrompió completamente.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

engañoso
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
Ella dio una respuesta engañosa para ocultar la verdad.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

indecoroso
Meaning
Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
Example
His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.
Su comportamiento indecoroso sorprendió a la audiencia.
C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

evangélico
Meaning
Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
Example
She grew up in an evangelical church community.
Ella creció en una comunidad de iglesia evangélica.
A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

a sí mismos
Meaning
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
Example
They fixed the problem themselves.
Ellos arreglaron el problema por sí mismos.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

felicidad
Meaning
relating to Jews or Judaism
Example
They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

despojar a un sacerdote de su cargo
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
La iglesia decidió defrockear al sacerdote después del escándalo.
B2 verb /snæp/

snap

romper
Meaning
to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly
Example
The rope snapped under the weight.
La cuerda se rompió bajo el peso.
B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

sin dolor
Meaning
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
Example
Modern methods ensure painless treatment.
Los métodos modernos aseguran un tratamiento sin dolor.
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

automático
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
Este coche tiene una transmisión automática.
B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

felicidad
Meaning
an injury to the body or to harm someone
Example
He received a deep wound on his arm.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

pasta
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
Tuvimos pasta cremosa para la cena anoche.
C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

solicitar votos
Meaning
to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail
Example
They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.
Ellos harán campaña en el vecindario para obtener votos.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

subtítulo
Meaning
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
Example
The caption under the photo explained who the people were.
El subtítulo debajo de la foto explicó quiénes eran las personas.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

resistivo
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
El material tiene propiedades resistivas que desaceleran el flujo de corriente.
B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

cámara
Meaning
a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.
Example
The king held meetings in his private chamber.
El rey celebró reuniones en su cámara privada.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

comentario entre paréntesis
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
Añadió un comentario entre paréntesis durante la conferencia.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

ser apropiado para
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
La vestimenta formal es apropiada para la seriedad de la ocasión.
C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

bandera
Meaning
A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.
Example
The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.
El barco izó su bandera nacional antes de salir del puerto.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

cohesión
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
El equipo mostró excelente cohesión durante el proyecto.
A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

amigo
Meaning
a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
Example
He is my best friend.
Él es mi mejor amigo.
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

gestión del cambio
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
La gestión del cambio asegura transiciones suaves.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

litotipo (superficie de impresión)
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
La impresora usó un litotipo para producir varias copias del diseño.
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

imposición; carga; demanda injusta
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
La imposición de nuevos impuestos sin consulta enfureció enormemente a los ciudadanos.
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

óptimo, más favorable
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
La temperatura óptima para el crecimiento de las plantas es de alrededor de 25°C.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

librería
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
Pasó una hora mirando en la pequeña librería.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

ropa interior
Meaning
clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin
Example
She bought new underwear from the department store.
Ella compró nuevo ropa interior en la tienda departamental.
B1 preposition /rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/

regarding

respecto a
Meaning
concerning or relating to
Example
The decision regarding the meeting will be made tomorrow.
La decisión respecto a la reunión se tomará mañana.
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

razón subyacente
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
La razón detrás de su decisión fue claramente explicada.
B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

textil
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
Bangladesh es famoso por su industria textil de alta calidad.
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

máquina
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
Esta lavadora es muy eficiente.
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

cenar
Meaning
to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day
Example
We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.
Normalmente cenamos a las siete de la tarde.
A2 noun /ˈmædʒɪk/

magic

magia
Meaning
the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his magic.
El mago sorprendió a la multitud con su magia.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

incivilizado; salvaje;
Meaning
not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous
Example
The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.
Los exploradores encontraron una tribu incivilizada en lo profundo de la selva amazónica.
A2 noun /tʃæns/

chance

oportunidad
Meaning
An opportunity or possibility of something happening.
Example
He took a chance and applied for the job.
Él tomó una oportunidad y aplicó para el trabajo.
B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

unión
Meaning
the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states
Example
The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.
La unión de las dos empresas creó una poderosa corporación.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

maestro
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
El viejo maestro insistió en la disciplina en el aula.
C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

pequeño recipiente para guardar la hostia consagrada
Meaning
a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host
Example
The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.
El sacerdote colocó la hostia consagrada en el pyx antes de visitar a los enfermos.
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

quiromancia
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
La anciana practicaba la quiromancia y decía el futuro a los viajeros.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

complejo
Meaning
Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.
Example
The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.
Las nuevas regulaciones fiscales son tan complejas que pocos las entienden.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

cada vez más
Meaning
more and more over time
Example
People are increasingly concerned about climate change.
Las personas están cada vez más preocupadas por el cambio climático.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

tejedor
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
El hábil tejedor creó patrones intrincados en la tela de seda.
B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

chárter / alquilar
Meaning
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
Example
The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.
La empresa decidió charterizar un autobús para el viaje.
B1 verb /waɪp/

wipe

limpiar
Meaning
to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue
Example
Please wipe the table clean.
Por favor, limpia la mesa.
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

embestir
Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
El camión embistió contra la pared.
C1 noun /ˈɪnkwest/

inquest

investigación
Meaning
A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.
Example
The inquest revealed the cause of the accident.
La investigación reveló la causa del accidente.
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

mejorar, perfeccionar
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
Las nuevas políticas están diseñadas para mejorar las condiciones de vida.
C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

kilolitro
Meaning
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
Example
The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.
El tanque puede contener hasta tres kilolitros de agua.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

perspectiva, pronóstico
Meaning
a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect
Example
The economic outlook for the year is positive.
El pronóstico económico para el año es positivo.
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

aspirante
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
Ella es una aspirante a la beca más alta de la universidad.
C2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/

Touchstone

piedra de toque; estándar
Meaning
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness
Example
His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.
Su honestidad se convirtió en la piedra de toque por la cual se midió a todos los demás empleados.
C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

calumnioso
Meaning
Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.
Example
The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.
El político enfrentó críticas por sus comentarios calumniosos sobre su oponente.
B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

cultural
Meaning
Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.
Example
Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.
Las escuelas organizan programas culturales para honrar el Día de la Victoria.
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

imperfectible
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
Algunas cualidades humanas se consideran imperfectibles.
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

moretón, contusión
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
El boxeador tenía varias contusiones después del partido.
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

inagotable
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
Su energía inagotable le permitió trabajar incansablemente en sus proyectos.
A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

llevar
Meaning
To support and move something or someone from one place to another.
Example
She carried the bag across the street.
Ella llevó la bolsa al otro lado de la calle.
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

expiar
Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
Él trató de expiar su crimen ayudando a los pobres.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

felicidad
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

aderezo / mezcla de condimentos
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Preparó una deliciosa ensalada con aderezo italiano.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

germinal
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
La idea todavía estaba en su etapa germinal.
B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

realización
Meaning
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
Example
Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.
Su realización del problema ayudó a resolver el asunto.
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

rayo
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
Un rayo de luz del sol rompió a través de las nubes.
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

conjurar
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
El mago conjuró un conejo de su sombrero.
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

destrucción; naufragio;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
El accidente de coche bloqueó la carretera durante horas.
C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

reprimible
Meaning
Capable of being restrained or suppressed.
Example
The movement proved to be hardly repressible.
El movimiento resultó ser casi reprimible.
C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

expatriado
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
Muchos expatriados se reúnen en la comunidad internacional de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

mediador
Meaning
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
Example
The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.
Las Naciones Unidas a menudo actúan como mediador en disputas internacionales.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

charlatán
Meaning
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
Example
The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.
El llamado sanador fue expuesto como un charlatán.
B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

fruncir el ceño
Meaning
to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration
Example
She frowned when she heard the bad news.
Ella frunció el ceño cuando escuchó las malas noticias.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

acera
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
Ella caminó por la acera para llegar a la parada del autobús.
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

flota de guerra
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
La Armada Española navegó contra Inglaterra en 1588.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

costoso
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Su error resultó ser muy costoso para la empresa.
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

ungir, consagrar
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
El sacerdote ungió al rey con aceite santo.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

censo
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
El gobierno realizó un censo para actualizar los datos demográficos.
B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

actuación
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
Ella estudia actuación para ser actriz profesional.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪkəl/

optical

óptico
Meaning
related to or used in seeing or sight
Example
The optical illusion fooled everyone at the exhibition.
La ilusión óptica engañó a todos en la exposición.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

gachas
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Ella comió un tazón de gachas para el desayuno.
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

confesar
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Él confesó su error a su maestro.
B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

acuático
Meaning
Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.
Example
Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.
Las especies acuáticas están siendo amenazadas por la contaminación.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

funcional
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
El diseño de la silla es simple pero altamente funcional.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

desvergonzado
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
El político desvergonzado se negó a disculparse por sus errores.
C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

mostrar
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
El eslogan se mostró en letras negritas en la pancarta.
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

disolver
Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
El azúcar se disolverá rápidamente en té caliente.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

culpa
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Ella sintió una abrumadora culpa después de olvidar el cumpleaños de su madre.
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

laico
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
El país mantiene un gobierno secular que separa la religión de la política.
A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

mujer
Meaning
an adult human female
Example
The woman at the counter helped me.
La mujer en el mostrador me ayudó.
B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

colisión
Meaning
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
Example
The two cars clashed in the intersection.
Los dos autos chocaron en la intersección.
C2 noun /ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən/

transposition

transposición
Meaning
the act of changing the order or position of something
Example
The transposition of digits caused an error in the calculation.
La transposición de dígitos causó un error en el cálculo.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

terco
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
Era demasiado terco para admitir su error.
A1 verb /læf/

laugh

reír
Meaning
to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement
Example
The joke made everyone laugh.
El chiste hizo reír a todos.
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

angelical
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
Le dio una sonrisa angelical que calmó sus miedos.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkleɪmd/

Unclaimed

no reclamado; no solicitado; abandonado o sin dueño
Meaning
not claimed by anyone; not demanded or requested; abandoned or ownerless
Example
The unclaimed luggage was stored in the airport's lost property department.
El equipaje no reclamado fue almacenado en el departamento de objetos perdidos del aeropuerto.
C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

acueducto
Meaning
a structure built to carry water over long distances
Example
The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.
Los romanos construyeron acueductos para suministrar agua a sus ciudades.
B2 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

secuestrar
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force
Example
The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.
Los criminales secuestraron al rico empresario.
C2 noun /ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

depredation

despojo
Meaning
An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.
Example
The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.
Los aldeanos temían el despojo de los animales salvajes por la noche.
B1 noun zəʊn

zone

zona
Meaning
An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.
Example
Industrial zones attract investments.
Las zonas industriales atraen inversiones.
C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

maldad; rencor; animosidad;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
No había malicia en su crítica, solo retroalimentación honesta.
C2 noun /ˈtælɪzmən/

talisman

talismán
Meaning
An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.
Example
He always carried a small talisman in his pocket for luck.
Siempre llevaba un pequeño talismán en su bolsillo para la suerte.
B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

accesibilidad
Meaning
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
Example
Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
La accesibilidad mejorada ayuda a las personas con discapacidades.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

publicidad
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
La película recibió mucha publicidad antes de su estreno.
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

consecuencia
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
La nueva ley tiene graves consecuencias sociales.
C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

centralización
Meaning
The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.
Example
Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.
La centralización excesiva puede ralentizar la toma de decisiones.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

indeciso; incierto
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
Ella estaba indecisa sobre qué universidad asistir.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

anterior
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
Necesitas aprobación previa antes de realizar cualquier cambio en el sistema.
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

sustancialmente
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
La nueva política ha mejorado sustancialmente las condiciones laborales.
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 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

provisional
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
El juez emitió una orden provisional para mantener el statu quo hasta la audiencia.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

irritable; fácilmente enfadado
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
Ella se volvió irritable cuando el tráfico la hizo llegar tarde a la reunión.
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

tempestuoso, agitado
Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
Su relación tempestuosa a menudo oscilaba entre el amor y la ira.
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

atacar
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
El político fue asaltado con preguntas difíciles.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

superar
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
Ella siempre trata de superar a sus compañeros de clase en los exámenes.
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

arbitrario
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
La calificación arbitraria del profesor molestó a muchos estudiantes.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

devoto
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
Ella es una madre devota que siempre pone a sus hijos primero.
B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

poseer / tener
Meaning
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
Example
She possesses great talent in music.
Ella posee gran talento en música.
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

demandado
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
El demandado se declaró no culpable de todos los cargos en su contra.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

relacionado con la leche o similar a la leche
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
Los vasos lácteos en el intestino delgado absorben las grasas dietéticas.
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

rayo de luna
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
Un rayo de luna iluminó el tranquilo claro del bosque.
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

alto y delgado
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
El adolescente alto y delgado se alzaba sobre sus compañeros de clase.