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C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

mitad o parte
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
La propiedad fue dividida en dos partes entre los herederos.
C2 noun /ˈtɪŋktʃər/

tincture

un leve trazo, una medicina hecha disolviendo una droga en alcohol
Meaning
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
Example
There was a tincture of sadness in her smile.
Había un leve trazo de tristeza en su sonrisa.
C2 adjective /ɡælˈvænɪk/

galvanic

galvánico / intenso
Meaning
Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.
Example
The news had a galvanic effect on the audience.
La noticia tuvo un efecto galvánico en la audiencia.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

compositor
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
El compositor organizó cuidadosamente el texto para el periódico.
C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

dividir en dos partes
Meaning
to divide into two branches or parts
Example
The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.
El camino se bifurca en dos caminos separados en la colina.
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

acostumbrado
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
Ella se levantó temprano, como solía hacer.
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

luminoso
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
El dial luminoso del reloj era visible en la oscuridad.
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

adular
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
Aduló a los funcionarios para obtener su apoyo.
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

ordenar, prohibir
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
El juez prohibió a la empresa continuar con sus actividades.
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

ubicuo
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
Los teléfonos inteligentes se han vuelto ubicuos en la sociedad moderna.
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

pensar sobre el pensamiento
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
La metacognición mejora las habilidades para resolver problemas.
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.
C2 adjective /tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

tonsorial

relacionado con el barbero
Meaning
relating to barbers or hairdressing
Example
The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services.
El nuevo barbero de la ciudad ofreció una amplia gama de servicios tonsoriales.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

interlocutor
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue
Example
She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.
Ella era una interlocutora hábil durante el debate.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

felicidad
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

líder de tendencia
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
La compañía se ve como un líder de tendencia de la industria tecnológica.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

ranurado
Meaning
having grooves or ridges, often for decoration
Example
The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.
El jarrón tenía un hermoso diseño ranurado alrededor del borde.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

valor
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
El joven atleta mostró su valor en el partido final.
C2 noun/adjective /ɪˈmɒliənt/

emollient

sustancia que suaviza la piel
Meaning
a substance that softens or soothes the skin
Example
She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin.
Ella usó una crema emoliente para tratar su piel seca.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈælɔɪd/

unalloyed

puro
Meaning
Pure, complete, and not mixed with anything else.
Example
She felt unalloyed joy at the news of her success.
Ella sintió una alegría pura al recibir la noticia de su éxito.
C2 verb /ɪˈnəʊbəl/

ennoble

ennoblecer
Meaning
to give someone a noble rank or to elevate in dignity or honor
Example
His selfless actions ennobled his character in the eyes of others.
Sus acciones desinteresadas enaltecieron su carácter a los ojos de los demás.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

estibador
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
Los estibadores trabajaron incansablemente para descargar la carga antes del amanecer.
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

terreno bajo a lo largo de un río, generalmente fértil y plano
Meaning
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
Example
The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.
Los agricultores cultivaron cosechas en el intervalo fértil junto al río.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

bandido
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
Los viajeros fueron atacados por bandidos en las montañas.
C2 noun /ˈbræɡərt/

braggart

fanfarrón
Meaning
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions
Example
No one liked him because he was such a braggart.
Nadie lo quería porque era un fanfarrón.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtriːti/

entreaty

súplica
Meaning
An earnest or humble request or plea.
Example
She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument.
Ella hizo una súplica por la paz durante la acalorada discusión.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːrdʒiːz/

orgies

orgías
Meaning
Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
Example
The ancient Romans were infamous for their lavish feasts and orgies.
Los antiguos romanos eran infames por sus banquetes lujosos y orgías.
C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

propensión
Meaning
A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.
Example
She has a proclivity for learning new languages.
Ella tiene una propensión por aprender nuevos idiomas.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

persona hipocondríaca
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
Se le consideraba un hipocondríaco, siempre preocupado por su salud.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

refutable
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
Su teoría era refutable porque podía ser probada experimentalmente.
C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

fácil de controlar o influir
Meaning
easy to control or influence
Example
The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.
El niño fue sorprendentemente fácil de controlar durante el largo viaje.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
Los marineros usaron un bote pequeño para llegar a la orilla.
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

sugestionable
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
Los niños son altamente sugestionables y pueden creer lo que se les dice.
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

brazalete
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
La bailarina tradicional llevaba brazaletes dorados que brillaban bajo el reflector.
C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

práctica de asegurar la información mediante técnicas de encriptación o codificación
Meaning
The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques
Example
Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.
La criptografía moderna asegura las transacciones en línea seguras.
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 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

lascivo
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Las observaciones lascivas hicieron que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

genteel
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
Ella habló de una manera gentil que impresionó a los invitados.
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

sobornar
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
El abogado fue acusado de intentar sobornar a un testigo.
C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

marcos de información multifacéticos
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
La alfabetización digital implica la construcción de marcos de información multifacéticos.
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

trasero; nalgas; parte baja de la espalda
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
El caballo se lastimó el trasero durante la caída.
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

aliviar
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
Las palabras amables ayudaron a aliviar su ansiedad.
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

timón de barco
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
El coxswain dio instrucciones al equipo de remo.
C2 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

fanático
Meaning
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
Example
He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.
Se le consideraba un fanático por sus estrictas opiniones políticas.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊtɪv/

votive

dedicado
Meaning
Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.
Example
She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.
Ella encendió una vela votiva en la iglesia como una oración.
C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

calórico
Meaning
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.
Example
Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.
El chocolate es muy calórico, por lo que debe comerse con moderación.
C2 noun /fez/

Fez

fez
Meaning
a cone-shaped red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn by men in some Middle Eastern countries
Example
The traditional costume included a red fez with a black tassel.
El traje tradicional incluía un fez rojo con un borlón negro.
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

servicio
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
Se recuperó gracias a las amables ministraciones de las enfermeras.
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

crematorio
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
El crematorio estaba ubicado cerca del cementerio.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

immodestia
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
El artículo fue criticado por su tono de immodestia.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

partícula pequeña o célula, especialmente célula sanguínea
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
Los glóbulos rojos llevan oxígeno a través del cuerpo.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

ornitología
Meaning
the scientific study of birds
Example
She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.
Ella persiguió la ornitología para entender los patrones de migración de los pájaros.
C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

rebajar
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
Él se negó a rebajarse ante el rey.
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

manzana de crema
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
La manzana de crema tiene una textura dulce y cremosa.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

tolerancia
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
Vivió en la pobreza con tolerancia silenciosa.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

unwonted

inusitado
Meaning
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
Example
She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.
Ella habló con una suavidad inusual que sorprendió a todos.
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

saqueo
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
La guerra estuvo marcada por el saqueo y la destrucción.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌk.əl/

truckle

humillarse
Meaning
To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.
Example
He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials.
Él se negó a humillarse ante las demandas de los funcionarios corruptos.
C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

eufonía
Meaning
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
Example
The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.
El discurso del orador estuvo lleno de eufonía y ritmo.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

ambulatorio
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
El paciente está ambulatorio y no requiere reposo en cama.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

gangrena
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
Si no se trata, la herida puede llevar a la gangrena.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

ordenación
Meaning
The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.
Example
The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.
La iglesia celebró un servicio especial para la ordenación de nuevos sacerdotes.
C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

ilicitud
Meaning
The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.
Example
The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.
La iliberalidad de las nuevas leyes alarmó a los ciudadanos.
C2 verb /skwɛltʃ/

squelch

hacer un sonido suave, como caminar en el barro; suprimir o callar
Meaning
to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence
Example
His boots squelched in the wet ground.
Sus botas hicieron un ruido de squelch en el suelo mojado.
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

pequeña onda
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
El estanque solo fue perturbado por las pequeñas ondas causadas por la brisa.
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

virulencia
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
Los científicos estudiaron la virulencia de la nueva cepa de virus.
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

pantalones cortos hasta la rodilla
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
Él usó pantalones cortos hasta la rodilla para el evento ecuestre.
C2 noun /ˈhɔɪdən/

hoyden

chica traviesa
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
A la chica traviesa le gustaba más trepar árboles que jugar con muñecas.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

neodarwinismo
Meaning
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
Example
Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.
El neodarwinismo combina la teoría de selección natural de Darwin con la genética moderna.
C2 adverb /ˈtrɛbli/

trebly

triplemente
Meaning
in a triple manner or to a threefold degree
Example
The sound was trebly distorted through the old speakers.
El sonido estaba distorsionado en tres formas por los viejos altavoces
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

glotonería
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
Su glotonería durante el festival lo dejó sintiéndose enfermo.
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

señor
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
Los campesinos fueron obligados a pagar impuestos a su señor.
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

en pedazos
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
El antiguo imperio fue destrozado por la guerra.
C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

una cantidad muy pequeña
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
Él no le importa ni un ápice el resultado.
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

lógico
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
Aristóteles es considerado uno de los más grandes lógicos de la historia.
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 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

premonitorio
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
Él ignoró los signos premonitorios de enfermedad.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

diadema
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
La reina llevó una diadema brillante en la coronación.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

excisón
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
La excisión del tejido infectado previno complicaciones adicionales.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

ciego o ignorante
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
El enfoque purblindo del problema condujo a muchos errores.
C2 noun /krəˈnɒmɪtər/

chronometer

cronómetro
Meaning
An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.
Example
The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.
El marinero confió en el cronómetro para determinar su posición en el mar.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

tembloroso
Meaning
shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
Example
Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.
Su voz estaba temblorosa cuando dio su discurso.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

semi-civilizado
Meaning
Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.
Example
The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.
La tribu fue descrita como semi-civilizada por los primeros exploradores.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

capa externa de la piel
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
El epidérmis protege el cuerpo de las bacterias dañinas.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

impunidad
Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
El dictador gobernó con impunidad, ignorando las leyes internacionales.
C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

tuberosa
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
Las flores de tuberosa llenaron el aire de la tarde con su dulce fragancia celestial.
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.
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

amórfico
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
El plan permaneció amorfo y carecía de detalles concretos.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

intempérate
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
La ira intempérate de la multitud causó caos.
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

silabeación
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
Una correcta silabeación ayuda a una pronunciación correcta.
C2 noun /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

pedagogics

pedagogía
Meaning
the science or art of teaching
Example
He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher.
Estudió pedagogía para convertirse en un mejor maestro.
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

adquisitivo
Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
El empresario codicioso compró cada parcela de terreno que pudo encontrar.
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

condicional
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
El acuerdo era solo condicional hasta que se firmara el contrato final.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

instrumentista
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument.
Example
The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.
El instrumentista tocó un hermoso solo en el violín.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

intemperante
Meaning
Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.
Example
The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.
Los comentarios intemperantes del político causaron controversia.
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

imparcial
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
El juez fue elogiado por su enfoque imparcial en el caso.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

moteado
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
La piel moteada de la serpiente le ayudó a camuflarse en el suelo del bosque.
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

flor de narciso
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
Un narciso floreció en el jardín durante la primavera.
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

coherer
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
Las ideas en su ensayo cohieren bien.
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

celebrar ruidosamente
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
Los fanáticos celebraron ruidosamente en las calles después de la victoria.
C2 noun /ˌkəʊ.əˈles.əns/

coalescence

coalescencia, unión
Meaning
The process of coming together to form one mass or whole.
Example
The coalescence of different cultures creates diversity.
La coalescencia de diferentes culturas crea diversidad.
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

persona que avanza lentamente y queda atrás de los demás
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
El estudiante rezagado finalmente entregó su tarea después de la fecha límite.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

desprender la piel / zona pantanosa
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
La serpiente se desprendió de su piel vieja.
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

peluquero
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
El peluquero exhibió abrigos finos en su tienda.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

hibisco
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
Las brillantes flores rojas de hibisco decoraban la entrada de la casa.
C2 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

rosado, optimista
Meaning
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
Example
She looked at the future with roseate optimism.
Ella miró al futuro con un optimismo rosado.
C2 noun /ˈɡlæsi fɪʃ/

Glassy fish

pez de cristal
Meaning
a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums
Example
The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature.
El pez de cristal es conocido por su cuerpo transparente y su naturaleza pacífica.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

regente
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
La reina regente introdujo varias reformas durante su reinado.
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

jazmín árabe
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
El jazmín árabe llenó el jardín con su dulce fragancia.
C2 verb /kəˈmɪz.ə.reɪt/

commiserate

expresar simpatía o compasión por la desgracia de alguien
Meaning
To express sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.
Example
She called her friend to commiserate after his loss.
Ella llamó a su amigo para compadecerse después de su pérdida.
C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

blasfemar
Meaning
to speak irreverently about God or sacred things
Example
He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.
Fue acusado de blasfemar durante la discusión acalorada.
C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

ogro
Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.
Los aldeanos temían al ogro que vivía en el bosque oscuro.
C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

postprandial
Meaning
Occurring after a meal.
Example
He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.
Fue a caminar después de la cena postprandial.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

acéfalo
Meaning
having no leader or head; headless
Example
The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.
El grupo acéfalo pronto cayó en desorganización.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

libertad ilimitada
Meaning
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
Example
She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.
Disfrutó de libertad ilimitada en su nueva vida en el extranjero.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

relacionado con la aurora
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Los científicos observaron actividad auroral en el cielo nocturno.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

flor de cresta de gallo
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Las flores de cresta de gallo rojas y brillantes añadieron color vibrante al lecho del jardín.
C2 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

inusual
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
Ella tiene un sentido del humor muy inusual.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

rebelde
Meaning
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
Example
The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.
Los soldados se volvieron rebeldes después de meses sin paga.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

plural de contorsión; formas dobladas o retorcidas múltiples
Meaning
plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes
Example
The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.
Las contorsiones del mago dejaron a la multitud asombrada.