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C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

misiva
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Envió una larga misiva al gobernador.
C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

afable
Meaning
friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner
Example
He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.
Es un anfitrión tan afable que todos se sienten cómodos en sus fiestas.
C2 noun /ˌdoʊ.məˈstɪs.ə.ti/

domesticity

domesticidad
Meaning
Life at home or devotion to family life.
Example
She enjoys the domesticity of cooking and gardening.
Ella disfruta de la domesticidad de cocinar y jardinería.
C2 noun /ˈdændi/

dandy

hombre que da demasiada importancia a su apariencia y ropa
Meaning
a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes
Example
The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party.
El joven dandy pasó horas arreglándose antes de la fiesta.
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

afabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
Su afabilidad lo hace popular entre sus amigos.
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

priorato
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
El antiguo priorato fue convertido en un museo.
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

antropocentrismo
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
El antropocentrismo a menudo da forma a las políticas medioambientales.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

iridiscente
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
Ella llevaba un vestido iridiscente que brillaba a la luz.
C2 noun /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

infraction

infracción
Meaning
A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.
Example
The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules.
El estudiante fue castigado por una infracción menor de las reglas escolares.
C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

subordinado
Meaning
a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
Example
The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.
El gerente ordenó a sus subordinados terminar la tarea rápidamente.
C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

aprobatorio
Meaning
expressing approval or praise
Example
The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.
El maestro asintió con la cabeza de manera aprobatoria después de leer el ensayo.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

lingual

relacionado con la lengua
Meaning
Relating to the tongue or speech.
Example
The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth.
El dentista examinó la superficie lingual de los dientes del paciente.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

inexorable
Meaning
Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
Example
The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.
El inexorable aumento de la tecnología está cambiando cada aspecto de la vida.
C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

inspiración divina
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
El poeta escribió los versos bajo una súbita inspiración divina.
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

despectivo
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
Él hizo comentarios despectivos sobre su oponente.
C2 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

refinado
Meaning
Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.
Example
He works in the rarefied world of classical music.
Él trabaja en el mundo refinado de la música clásica.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

quejarse / un tipo de ave
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
Él siempre se queja de las largas horas de trabajo.
C2 noun /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

Similitude

similitud; semejanza
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
The similitude between the two paintings suggested they were by the same artist.
La similitud entre las dos pinturas sugirió que fueron hechas por el mismo artista.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəl/

missal

misal
Meaning
a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
Example
The priest read from the missal during the ceremony.
El sacerdote leyó del misal durante la ceremonia.
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

malévolo, criminal o moralmente malo
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
La policía descubrió un complot malévolo para engañar a los inversores.
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

habilidad
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
El mago sorprendió a la multitud con su habilidad con las manos.
C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

tonterías, necedades
Meaning
a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness
Example
The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.
El discurso estaba lleno de tonterías que aburrían a la audiencia.
C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

bruja
Meaning
an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch
Example
In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.
En el cuento de hadas, la malvada bruja vivía sola en una cabaña en lo profundo del bosque.
C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

opiáceo
Meaning
a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep
Example
The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.
El médico recetó un opiáceo para aliviar el dolor del paciente.
C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

elogiar
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
Ellos se reunieron para elogiar a su querido maestro.
C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

preponderancia
Meaning
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
Example
There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.
Había una preponderancia de evidencia contra el acusado.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtər/

imprimatur

imprimátur
Meaning
An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.
Example
The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church.
El libro fue lanzado con el imprimátur oficial de la iglesia.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

vestir
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
El caballero estaba vestido con brillante armadura.
C2 verb, noun /ˈkweɪvər/

quaver

temblar
Meaning
To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.
Example
Her voice quavered as she spoke before the crowd.
Su voz temblaba mientras hablaba frente a la multitud.
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

ácido y fuerte
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
El humo acrid del fuego hizo toser a todos.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdərət/

immoderate

excesivo
Meaning
excessive; beyond reasonable limits
Example
He has an immoderate love for sweets.
Él tiene un amor excesivo por los dulces.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

devoto
Meaning
A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.
Example
He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.
Él es un devoto de la música clásica y asiste a cada concierto.
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

limitado
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
Su actitud limitada le impidió ver el panorama completo.
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

maltratar
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
La ley castiga a aquellos que maltratan a los animales.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

teca bastarda
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
El árbol de teca bastarda florece con flores naranjas vibrantes en primavera.
C2 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

idolatría
Meaning
The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.
Example
The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.
El sacerdote condenó la idolatría practicada en el pueblo.
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

luminescencia
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
La luminescencia de las luciérnagas iluminó el bosque.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

alabastro (piedra blanca mineral)
Meaning
A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.
Example
The statue was carved from pure alabaster.
La estatua fue esculpida en puro alabastro.
C2 noun /ˈpɛtjʊləns/

petulance

petulancia
Meaning
The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.
Su petulancia durante la reunión molestó a todos.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʊntə/

junta

junta militar
Meaning
A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
Example
The junta seized power after the coup.
La junta tomó el poder después del golpe.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Agronomía
Meaning
The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.
Example
Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.
La agronomía se enfoca en la gestión del suelo y la producción de cultivos.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

solecismo
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Su discurso estaba lleno de solecismos y frases incómodas.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

recidivismo
Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.
El gobierno introdujo nuevos programas para reducir el recidivismo entre antiguos reclusos.
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

falso apóstol
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
El predicador fue condenado como un falso apóstol.
C2 noun /ˈkedʒ.ə.riː/

Kedgeree

kedgeree
Meaning
a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India
Example
The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.
El menú del desayuno presentaba kedgeree tradicional con haddock ahumado y huevos.
C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

acción de agarrar; la capacidad de sujetar algo
Meaning
the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something
Example
Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.
Los terapeutas evaluaron la prehensión del paciente durante la terapia de manos.
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

predestinar
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
Ellos creían que sus caminos estaban predestinados por el destino.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

persona descontenta
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
El descontento expresó sus quejas contra el gobierno.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

persona inmoral
Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
La novela describía la vida desenfrenada de un libertino en el Francia del siglo XVIII.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/

omniscience

omnisciencia
Meaning
the state of knowing everything
Example
The novel's narrator has an air of omniscience, revealing every character's thoughts.
El narrador de la novela tiene un aire de omnisciencia, revelando los pensamientos de cada personaje.
C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

embelesar
Meaning
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
Example
The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.
La belleza del atardecer cautivó a los viajeros.
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

maléfico
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
Los actos maléficos del tirano arruinaron el reino.
C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

espíritu de la época
Meaning
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
Example
The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.
La novela captura perfectamente el espíritu de la época de los años 60.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

acuoso
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
La solución estaba en forma acuosa.
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

pentagrama
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
El mago dibujó un pentagrama en el suelo como parte del ritual.
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

idolatrar
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
La prensa comenzó a lionizar al joven científico después de su descubrimiento.
C2 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈmɪt/

intromit

introducir
Meaning
To insert or introduce something into a place or body.
Example
The doctor carefully intromitted the instrument into the wound.
El doctor introdujo cuidadosamente el instrumento en la herida.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

amenazante
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
Después del insulto, le dio una mirada amenazante.
C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

desierto científico
Meaning
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
Example
J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.
J.C. Bose prosperó en un desierto científico.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

escrito largo y tedioso
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Él entregó un largo escrito contra la corrupción.
C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

un tipo de tela gruesa de lana
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
La vieja mesa de cartas estaba cubierta con baize desgastado.
C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌraɪt/

underwrite

garantizar apoyo financiero
Meaning
To guarantee financial support, especially by agreeing to cover losses or risks; in insurance, to assess and accept risks.
Example
The bank agreed to underwrite the company's new bond issue.
El banco acordó asegurar la nueva emisión de bonos de la empresa.
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

clemente / suave
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
Los prisioneros esperaban un juez clemente.
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

Escorbuto
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
Los marineros a menudo sufrían de escorbuto durante largos viajes en el mar sin frutas frescas.
C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

poste de soporte
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
La cuerda roja estaba unida a los estanchiones para guiar a la multitud.
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.
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

potenciar
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
La cafeína puede potenciar los efectos de algunos medicamentos.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡləri/

jugglery

malabares
Meaning
The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.
Example
The magician's jugglery amazed the audience.
La juglaría del mago sorprendió a la audiencia.
C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

invable
Meaning
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
Example
Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.
Restaurar el bosque puede volverse inviable si la destrucción continúa.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

libro de oraciones
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
El monje leyó del libro de oraciones durante las oraciones matutinas.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

gibón
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
El gibón se balanceaba con gracia entre los árboles usando sus largos brazos.
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

estridente
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
Ella llevaba un collar estridente que atraía la atención de todos.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

deseo incontrolable de prender fuego a cosas
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
El sospechoso fue diagnosticado con piromanía después de repetidos incidentes de incendio provocado.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

arrodillarse como señal de reverencia o adoración
Meaning
to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship
Example
The worshippers genuflect before the altar.
Los adoradores se arrodillan ante el altar.
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

codicilio
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
Él agregó un codicilio a su testamento para incluir a su nieta.
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

cobarde
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
Actuó como un cobarde durante la crisis.
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

morirse de hambre
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
Los excursionistas varados comenzaron a morirse de hambre después de varios días sin comida.
C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

bella mujer
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
Ella era la bella de la fiesta esa noche.
C2 noun /trʌs/

truss

cercha
Meaning
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
Example
The engineer designed a strong truss for the new bridge.
El ingeniero diseñó una cercha fuerte para el nuevo puente.
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

pertenecer
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
Las reglas solo pertenecen a los miembros del club.
C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

bazo; cólera
Meaning
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.
Ventu su cólera sobre sus compañeros de trabajo después de la reunión.
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

indomable
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
Su espíritu indomable la ayudó a superar la adversidad.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

autoevidente, obviamente cierto sin necesidad de prueba
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
Es autoevidente que el trabajo duro conduce al éxito.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

invitador
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
El invitador saludó cordialmente a los invitados en la entrada.
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

agraviar
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
Ella se sintió agraviada por la decisión injusta.
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

destrucción
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
El tribunal castigó a la empresa por la destrucción de pruebas.
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

contrato de servidumbre
Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
En el siglo XVIII, muchos trabajadores estuvieron bajo un contrato de servidumbre para trabajar en el extranjero.
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

autarquía
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
La nación intentó autarquía para reducir la dependencia de las importaciones.
C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

presunción exagerada, jactancia
Meaning
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
Example
His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.
Su interminable presunción lo hizo impopular entre sus compañeros.
C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

antepasado
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
Los investigadores rastrearon la costumbre hasta un antepasado común.
C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

numismático
Meaning
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
Example
The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.
El numismático exhibió su rara colección de monedas en la exposición
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

caracterizado por atacar o rechazar creencias, tradiciones o valores establecidos
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
Sus puntos de vista iconoclásticos desafiaron la sabiduría convencional de la industria.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdnəns/

ordnance

suministros militares
Meaning
Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, and combat equipment.
Example
The army stored ordnance in a secure facility outside the city.
El ejército almacenó suministros militares en una instalación segura fuera de la ciudad.
C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

huevo de piojo
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
El maestro notó huevos de piojo en el cabello del niño.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

rasgo
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Sus delicados rasgos revelaron su noble nacimiento.
C2 noun /friːz/

frieze

friso
Meaning
a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling
Example
The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology.
El friso sobre la entrada representa escenas de la mitología antigua.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

aborrecible; repugnante
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
La idea de la crueldad animal es aborrecible para la mayoría de la gente.
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

efectuar
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
El gerente efectuó los cambios para mejorar la eficiencia.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

planta trepadora lang lang
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
La planta trepadora lang lang produce hermosas flores fragantes.
C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

jazmín
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
Las flores de jazmín se usan comúnmente para hacer guirnaldas y perfumes.
C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

concomitante
Meaning
Naturally accompanying or associated with something.
Example
Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.
El estrés aumentado es a menudo concomitante con largas horas de trabajo.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

disensión
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
La reunión terminó en disensión entre los miembros del comité.
C2 adjective /ˈnɒmɪk/

nomic

relacionado con la ley
Meaning
Relating to laws, rules, or systems.
Example
The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws.
El filósofo discutió la necesidad nómica de las leyes naturales.
C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

calmar la sed
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
Ella bebió agua fría para calmar su sed.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛnɪbrəs/

tenebrous

tenebroso
Meaning
dark, shadowy, or obscure
Example
The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds.
La cueva estaba húmeda y tenebrosa, llena de ruidos extraños.
C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

perseverancia
Meaning
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
Example
His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.
Su perseverancia en alcanzar sus metas fue inspiradora.
C2 verb /ɪˈfjuːz/

effuse

derramar
Meaning
To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.
Example
She effused gratitude for the help she received.
Ella derramó gratitud por la ayuda que recibió.
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

apretar los dientes
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
Comenzó a apretar los dientes de rabia.
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

adorno ostentoso
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
Ella estaba adornada con joyas baratas.
C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

cisne joven
Meaning
a young swan
Example
The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.
El cigüeño nadó cerca de su madre.
C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

augurio, patrocinio
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
El proyecto se lanzó bajo el auspicio del gobierno.
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

cabalgata
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
La llegada del rey fue marcada por una gran cabalgata.
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

pequeño diablillo travieso
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
El niño se comportaba como un pequeño diablillo, escondiendo sus juguetes por todas partes.
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

bohemio
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
Decoró su apartamento con un estilo bohemio usando telas coloridas.
C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

esfuerzo, huella de un golpe
Meaning
an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power
Example
By dint of hard work, he achieved success.
Por dint de trabajo duro, logró el éxito.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

realeza
Meaning
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
Example
The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.
Los consejeros del rey a menudo le recordaban las responsabilidades de la realeza.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

exacción
Meaning
the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly
Example
The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.
Los campesinos sufrieron bajo las severas exacciones del rey.
C2 noun ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

mariposa dorada
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
La mariposa dorada es un símbolo de belleza y naturaleza.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

ilusorio
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real.
Example
He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.
Estaba lleno de falsas esperanzas de hacerse famoso de la noche a la mañana.