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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 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

agitar
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
Las constantes protestas agitaron las calles de la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

falange
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
Un grupo de reporteros esperaba afuera del tribunal.
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 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

empate
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
La carrera terminó en un empate entre los dos corredores.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

nómada
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
Llevaba una vida nómada como profesor itinerante.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

pertenencias
Meaning
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
Example
The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.
La casa fue vendida junto con todas sus pertenencias, incluyendo el garaje y el jardín.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊtʃər/

cloture

procedimiento de cierre
Meaning
a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
Example
The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate.
El Senado invocó el cierre para terminar el largo debate.
C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

fusión, integración, amalgama
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
La fusión de IA y grandes datos está transformando las industrias.
C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

sineresis
Meaning
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
Example
The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.
El yogur mostró sinéresis cuando el líquido se separó en la parte superior.
C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

redada
Meaning
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
Example
The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.
La policía lanzó una redada para capturar a los fugitivos.
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

inhumar
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
Ellos inhumaron al guerrero con todos los honores.
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

adulador
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
El rey estaba rodeado de aduladores que solo le decían lo que quería oír.
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

preocupación, cuidado
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
Su madre mostró gran preocupación por su seguridad.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

cosas opuestas
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
La libertad y la esclavitud son contrarias en todos los sentidos.
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

hidromiel
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
Los vikingos eran conocidos por beber grandes cantidades de hidromiel durante los banquetes.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

gránulo
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
Cada gránulo de sal brillaba bajo la luz del sol.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

disimular
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
Él trató de disimular su ira con una sonrisa forzada.
C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

influyente
Meaning
Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).
Example
The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.
El orador influyente cautivó a toda la audiencia.
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

apodo
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
El famoso líder era conocido por el apodo 'La Dama de Hierro'.
C2 noun /taɪð/

tithe

décima parte
Meaning
A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.
Example
He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church.
Él dio una décima parte de sus ganancias a la iglesia.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

superabundancia
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
El jardín estaba lleno de una superabundancia de flores.
C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

baño frío
Meaning
a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths
Example
The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.
Las ruinas del frigidarium romano todavía son visibles hoy en día.
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

inestable
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
Su estado de ánimo era tan inestable que cambió varias veces en una hora.
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

duro y experimentado
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
El detective experimentado no mostró signos de sorpresa en la escena del crimen.
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

refrescante
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
Los excursionistas disfrutaron del aire refrescante de la montaña.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

lagrimoso
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
Sus ojos lagrimosos mostraban signos de edad y fatiga.
C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

principado
Meaning
a state ruled by a prince
Example
Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.
Mónaco es un famoso principado en Europa.
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

madonna (Virgen María)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
La pintura renacentista muestra a una Madonna sosteniendo al niño Jesús.
C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

rencoroso
Meaning
Characterized by bitterness or resentment.
Example
Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.
Su rencoroso debate duró horas.
C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

restablecimiento de relaciones
Meaning
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Example
The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.
Los dos países firmaron un acuerdo que marcó un nuevo restablecimiento de relaciones.
C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

gardenia
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
El arbusto de gardenia produjo hermosas flores blancas con un aroma encantador.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

un pequeño grupo de aves
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
Un covey de codornices voló sobre el campo.
C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

nido de águila
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
El águila construyó su nido en el alto acantilado
C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

bromas obscenas
Meaning
Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.
Example
The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.
Los chistes obscenos del comediante hicieron reír a la audiencia incómodamente.
C2 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

armario
Meaning
a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.
Guardo toda mi ropa en el armario de madera.
C2 noun/verb /ˈpɪləri/

pillory

dispositivo de castigo público
Meaning
a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule
Example
The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at.
El funcionario corrupto fue puesto en el píloris para que la gente se burlara de él.
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

cápsula redonda de semillas (como las de algodón o lino)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
El agricultor examinó el bol de algodón para verificar su calidad.
C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

tonto
Meaning
silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way
Example
His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.
Sus comentarios tontos durante la reunión molestaron a todos.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

orilla
Meaning
The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks
Example
Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.
Los niños estaban jugando en la orilla, recogiendo conchas.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

palabra o característica del inglés británico
Meaning
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
Example
The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.
La palabra 'lorry' es un briticismo bien conocido.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

equilibrio interno del cuerpo, estabilidad fisiológica mantenida por procesos fisiológicos
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
El cuerpo humano mantiene la homeostasis a través de la regulación de la temperatura.
C2 noun /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

utilitarianism

utilitarismo
Meaning
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
Example
Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness.
El utilitarismo sugiere que debemos actuar para maximizar la felicidad general.
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

degeneración
Meaning
The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.
Example
The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.
La novela retrata la degeneración moral de una sociedad corrupta.
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

somnoliento
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
La conferencia somnolienta hizo que la mitad de la clase se quedara dormida.
C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

tesorería
Meaning
The treasury of a state or country.
Example
The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.
El gobierno anunció nuevas medidas para mejorar la tesorería.
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

deuda pendiente
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
Fue demandado por una deuda pendiente de alquiler.
C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

inmovilidad
Meaning
The state of being unable to move.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.
Después del accidente, sufrió de inmovilidad en sus piernas.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

floreciente
Meaning
in the process of blooming or flourishing
Example
The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.
Los árboles florecientes hicieron que el parque se viera hermoso.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

augusto
Meaning
Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
Example
The king entered the hall with an august presence.
El rey entró al salón con una presencia augusto.
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

oscuridad
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
La oscuridad del agua hizo que fuera difícil ver los peces.
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 /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

anís
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
Las semillas de anís se usan con frecuencia en postres y tés tradicionales.
C2 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

cubrir los costos
Meaning
to provide money to pay the costs of something
Example
The grant will help defray the cost of education.
La subvención ayudará a cubrir el costo de la educación.
C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

amante
Meaning
A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.
Example
He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.
Escribió un poema dedicado a su enamorada.
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

secuestrador
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
La policía arrestó al secuestrador después de una larga búsqueda.
C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

obligar
Meaning
to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something
Example
The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.
El contrato obliga a la empresa a proporcionar un servicio puntual.
C2 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

discurso
Meaning
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion
Example
The president delivered an inspiring oration.
El presidente dio un discurso inspirador.
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

sonrosado
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
Tenía un rostro sonrosado por trabajar al aire libre.
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

mezcla
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
El festival ofreció una mezcla de música, comida y arte.
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

presumir
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
El gerente presumió sobre despedir a las personas, pero no hizo nada.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

desinteresado
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
Su intento desinteresado de estudiar no dio buenos resultados.
C2 verb /trəˈdjuːs/

traduce

difamar
Meaning
To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.
Example
He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him.
Estaba furioso cuando descubrió que sus rivales lo habían difamado.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

impenitente
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
El criminal permaneció impenitente después del juicio.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

vindicatorio
Meaning
showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
Example
Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.
Su tono vindicatorio mostró que creía firmemente en su inocencia.
C2 adjective /ˈfæləbl/

fallible

capaz de cometer errores
Meaning
capable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Even experts are fallible and can make errors.
Incluso los expertos son falibles y pueden cometer errores.
C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

calabaza serpiente
Meaning
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.
La calabaza serpiente crece en una forma retorcida y serpenteante en el jardín.
C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

miedo a las alturas
Meaning
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Example
Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.
Su acrofobia le impidió subir al edificio alto.
C2 noun /ɡriːn pəˈpaɪə/

Green Papaya

papaya verde
Meaning
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
Example
Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine.
La ensalada de papaya verde es un plato popular en la cocina tailandesa.
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

fotoeléctrico
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
El efecto fotoeléctrico es fundamental en los paneles solares.
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

afectación
Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
Su acento británico era solo una afectación para sonar sofisticado.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

demoníaco
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
Los soldados lucharon con furia demoníaca.
C2 adjective /koʊˈiːvəl/

coeval

contemporáneo
Meaning
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
Example
The philosopher was coeval with the rise of modern science.
El filósofo fue contemporáneo con el auge de la ciencia moderna.
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 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

insignificante, trivial
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
Se quejaba de los detalles triviales del contrato.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/

debonair

atractivo
Meaning
confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man
Example
He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala.
Él lucía atractivo en su esmoquin en la gala.
C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

estratificación oceánica
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
La estratificación oceánica afecta la biodiversidad marina.
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

persona irritable
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
Es tan irritable que a menudo inicia discusiones.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

participante en la conferencia
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
Cada participante en la conferencia recibió una placa en el mostrador de registro.
C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

eliminar
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
Este nuevo sistema elimina la necesidad de ingresar datos manualmente.
C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

vegetar
Meaning
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
Example
He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.
Él pasó sus vacaciones vegetando en el sofá frente a la televisión.
C2 noun /ˈɔː.rɪ.fɪs/

orifice

orificio
Meaning
an opening or hole, especially in the body or a device
Example
The medicine was applied through a small orifice in the device.
El medicamento se aplicó a través de un pequeño orificio en el dispositivo.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

pez mola
Meaning
a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds
Example
The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.
El pez mola es un pequeño pez popular usado en la cocina bengalí.
C2 noun /ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

reliquary

relicario
Meaning
a container for holy relics
Example
The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones.
El antiguo relicario estaba decorado con oro y piedras preciosas.
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

urbano
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
Era un caballero urbano que encantó a todos en la fiesta.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

excesivamente arrogante
Meaning
excessively arrogant or prideful
Example
His overweening pride cost him many friends.
Su exceso de orgullo le costó muchos amigos.
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

combustible
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
Las hojas secas son altamente combustibles.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

incombustible
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
Este material es incombustible y seguro para la construcción.
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

ineficaz
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
El tratamiento fue ineficaz en curar la enfermedad.
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

piedra de afilar
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
El herrero afiló su cuchilla en la piedra de afilar.
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

melodioso
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
La voz melodiosa del cantante encantó a la audiencia.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

depilar
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
Ella decidió depilarse las piernas antes del evento.
C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

estilo aforístico
Meaning
expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
Example
Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.
Su estilo de escritura es conciso y aforístico.
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

el uso de nuevas palabras o el estudio de su origen
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
El profesor se especializó en neología, estudiando la creación de jerga moderna.
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 adjective /ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

ethnocentric

etnocéntrico
Meaning
evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture
Example
His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.
Su actitud etnocéntrica le dificultaba apreciar las tradiciones extranjeras.
C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

lío
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
Obtener una visa fue un lío de papeleo y entrevistas.
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

relacionado con la sabiduría
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
El monje compartió enseñanzas relacionadas con la sabiduría con sus estudiantes.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

barril grande
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
El sótano estaba lleno de barriles grandes de cerveza.
C2 noun /ɪˈfjuːʒən/

effusion

efusión
Meaning
An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.
Example
His letter was an effusion of love and longing.
Su carta fue una efusión de amor y anhelo.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

elogios
Meaning
expressions of praise or approval
Example
The scientist received plaudits from the international community.
El científico recibió elogios de la comunidad internacional.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

intrépido, valiente, resuelto
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
El soldado intrépido luchó contra todas las adversidades.
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

contraer
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
El medicamento ayudó a contraer los tejidos hinchados.
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

objetar
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
Ella aceptó ayudar sin objeción.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

litografía (impresión de piedra)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
El museo exhibió una rara litografía del siglo XIX.
C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

reverencia
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
Ellos se inclinaron en reverencia al rey.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

deshonroso
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
El ejército sufrió una derrota deshonrosa.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

tutelaje
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
Ella estudió pintura bajo la tutela de un famoso artista.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

felicidad
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

incienso
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
El templo estaba lleno del dulce aroma del incienso quemado.
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

metedura de pata
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
Cometió un gran error durante la reunión al olvidar el nombre del cliente.
C2 adjective /ˈkwɛrʊləs/

querulous

quejoso
Meaning
Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.
Example
The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail.
El cliente quejoso seguía encontrando fallos en cada detalle.
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

bonhomía
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
La reunión estaba llena de risas y bonhomía.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

disidente
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
Solo unas pocas voces disidentes se escucharon durante el debate.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

desconfiado
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
Ella estaba desconfiada de invertir en el nuevo negocio.
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 ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

fitonutrientes
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
El té verde contiene poderosos fitonutrientes.
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 /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

francmasón miembro
Meaning
A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.
Example
His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.
Su abuelo era un respetado francmasón en la comunidad.
C2 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

patronímico
Meaning
a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor
Example
In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.
En muchas culturas, los apellidos son patronímicos en origen.