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C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

trabajo de aguja, bordado
Meaning
The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.
Example
Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.
Su abuela le enseñó el arte del trabajo a mano.
C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

causar daño
Meaning
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
Example
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.
La tormenta causó grandes daños en los pueblos costeros.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

desheredar
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
El padre amenazó con desheredar a su hijo por sus acciones imprudentes.
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

lingüística
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
Decidió especializarse en lingüística en la universidad.
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

canoa
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
Remaron su canoa por el tranquilo arroyo.
B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

decepcionado
Meaning
sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected
Example
She was disappointed with her exam results.
Ella estaba decepcionada con los resultados de su examen.
C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

ronquido fuerte
Meaning
Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.
Example
The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.
La respiración estertorosa del paciente alarmó a las enfermeras.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

de manera hermética
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Los tarros fueron sellados herméticamente para preservar la frescura.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

dilatorio
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
El comité fue criticado por su respuesta dilatoria a la crisis.
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

modificación
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
El plan requirió modificación.
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

eludir
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
El ladrón logró eludir a la policía.
B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

persona que organiza y opera un negocio o negocios
Meaning
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
Example
The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.
La joven emprendedora comenzó su propia empresa tecnológica a los 22 años.
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

plaga
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
La sequía fue una plaga para los cultivos del agricultor.
A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

accidente
Meaning
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.
Example
Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.
Las medidas de seguridad tienen como objetivo prevenir accidentes.
C1 noun /pɜːrl drɒp/

Pearl drop

gota de perla
Meaning
a single pearl used as jewelry, often in earrings or pendants
Example
The elegant pearl drop earrings complemented her outfit perfectly.
Los elegantes pendientes de gota de perla complementaron su atuendo perfectamente.
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 adjective /ˈʌndjʊləs/

undulous

ondulado
Meaning
Having a wavy surface or form.
Example
The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset.
El artista pintó el mar ondulado al atardecer.
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

neutralizar
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
La medicina ayudó a neutralizar el veneno en su sistema.
C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

aridez
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
La aridez de la tierra está aumentando debido al cambio climático.
C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

aumento rápido; un alza.
Meaning
A rapid increase; a rise.
Example
The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.
La escalada de los costos de producción impacta la rentabilidad.
B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

esperar
Meaning
to wait for someone or something; to expect
Example
We await your response with great anticipation.
Esperamos tu respuesta con gran anticipación.
B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

grosella
Meaning
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
Example
Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.
Las grosellas son ricas en vitamina C y hacen excelentes mermeladas.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/

inestimable

invaluable
Meaning
Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.
Example
Her contribution to the project was of inestimable value.
Su contribución al proyecto fue de un valor invaluable.
B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

acelerar
Meaning
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
Example
The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.
El conductor aceleró para adelantar al camión.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

duradero; persistente; que dura mucho tiempo
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
Su amistad duradera duró décadas.
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

grasas
Meaning
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
Example
Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.
Las grasas saludables de los frutos secos y los aguacates apoyan la función cerebral.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

azafrán
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
La tela de azafrán se veía hermosa a la luz del sol.
A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

llorar
Meaning
To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.
Example
The baby began to cry when she was hungry.
El bebé comenzó a llorar cuando tenía hambre.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

impasible
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
A pesar de las noticias impactantes, ella permaneció impasible.
C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

rojo intenso
Meaning
a bright crimson or pinkish-red color
Example
The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.
El cielo se tornó rojo intenso al atardecer.
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
C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

pensar profundamente, grupo de pajaritos recién nacidos
Meaning
to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time
Example
He sat alone, brooding over his failures.
Él se sentó solo, pensando profundamente sobre sus fracasos.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

perturbation

perturbación
Meaning
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
Example
The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets.
El anuncio causó una perturbación en los mercados financieros.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

circunstancia
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
Ella manejó valientemente las difíciles circunstancias.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

malentendido
Meaning
A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people
Example
The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.
La discusión fue causada por un simple malentendido.
A1 pronoun /ðoʊz/

those

esos
Meaning
used to refer to people or things that are far away or distant in space, time, or thought
Example
Those are the shoes I want.
Esos son los zapatos que quiero.
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

viril; valiente; audaz
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous
Example
He showed manly courage during the crisis.
Mostró coraje viril durante la crisis.
C2 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

despilfarrador
Meaning
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
Example
The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.
El rey era conocido por su estilo de vida despilfarrador.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

felicidad
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

horno
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
Ella horneó galletas en el horno durante treinta minutos.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

inanición
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Muchas personas murieron de inanición durante la hambruna.
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

triste y pensativo; que expresa o siente tristeza
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
La música melancólica hizo que todos se sintieran tristes.
C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

subsistir
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
Muchos aldeanos todavía subsisten de la pesca y la agricultura.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

sencillo, sin adornos
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
La habitación estaba sencilla, con solo una mesa y una silla.
A2 noun pəˈzɪʃ.ən

position

posición
Meaning
A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.
Example
The team's position reflects consistent performance.
La posición del equipo refleja un rendimiento constante.
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

denunciar
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
El líder denunció la corrupción en su discurso.
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

violación
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
La empresa sufrió una violación de seguridad de datos.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

jugoso
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
El filete estaba tan jugoso que se deshizo en mi boca.
C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

habitual
Meaning
Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.
Example
He was a habitual latecomer to class.
Él era un habitual retrasado en clase.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

ondulante
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
Condujimos por colinas onduladas.
A1 verb /ɡet/

get

conseguir
Meaning
to obtain, receive, or acquire something
Example
I need to get some milk from the store.
Necesito conseguir algo de leche de la tienda.
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 /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

análisis histórico
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
El analista documentó cuidadosamente los eventos del reinado del rey.
C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

afluencia
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
La ciudad experimentó una afluencia de turistas durante el festival.
C1 verb /siːd/

cede

ceder
Meaning
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
Example
The country ceded territory after losing the war.
El país cedió territorio después de perder la guerra.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

deficiencia de nutrientes
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
La deficiencia de nutrientes en el suelo puede reducir la productividad de los cultivos.
A2 noun /ˈmɪljən/

million

millón
Meaning
the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)
Example
The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week.
La película ganó más de un millón de dólares en su primera semana.
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

estructuras
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
La región tiene estructuras antiguas.
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

insistente
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
El vendedor era demasiado insistente, lo que alejó a los clientes.
A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

competencia
Meaning
The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.
Example
Competition grew between language groups.
La competencia creció entre los grupos lingüísticos.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

estereotipado
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
Sus chistes estereotipados no lograron impresionar a la audiencia.
C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

investigar a fondo
Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
El investigador investigó a fondo los manuscritos antiguos para encontrar pistas.
C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

procrastinación, posponer tareas
Meaning
The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.
Example
Procrastination is the enemy of success.
La procrastinación es el enemigo del éxito.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪmənt/

payment

pago
Meaning
the action or process of paying money for something
Example
The payment for the order was received yesterday.
El pago del pedido fue recibido ayer.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

relacionado con apelaciones
Meaning
relating to appeals in a court of law
Example
The case was taken to an appellate court.
El caso fue llevado a un tribunal de apelaciones.
B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

ambición
Meaning
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Example
Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.
Su ambición es construir una computadora cuántica.
C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

moral; estado de ánimo
Meaning
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
Example
The team's morale improved after the victory.
La moral del equipo mejoró después de la victoria.
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.
B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

corrección
Meaning
the action or process of correcting something
Example
The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.
El profesor hizo una corrección en el ensayo del estudiante.
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

fiscal
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
El fiscal argumentó que el acusado era culpable del crimen.
B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

temblar
Meaning
to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake
Example
The ground began to quake during the earthquake.
El suelo comenzó a temblar durante el terremoto.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

impresionante
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
Ella dio un discurso impresionante sobre el cambio climático.
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

rebelde
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
El joven rebelde se negó a seguir las reglas de la escuela.
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

frenético
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
El mercado de valores experimentó un comercio frenético después del anuncio.
C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

unción
Meaning
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
Example
The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.
La unción del nuevo líder fue un ritual sagrado.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

ineficaz
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
El liderazgo ineficaz del gerente hizo que el equipo perdiera la motivación.
A2 preposition /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

including

incluido
Meaning
used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group
Example
Many people attended the event, including students and teachers.
Muchas personas asistieron al evento, incluidos estudiantes y maestros.
C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

letargo
Meaning
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example
The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.
El calor indujo un estado de letargo en los trabajadores.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

fórmula
Meaning
a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols
Example
The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.
El científico descubrió una nueva fórmula para la medicina.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

mariscal de campo
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
El mariscal de campo lanzó un pase perfecto.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

inquisidor
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
El inquisidor exigió respuestas detalladas del testigo.
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

lucre
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
Estaba motivado más por el lucro que por el deber.
A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

natural
Meaning
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
Example
She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.
Ella prefiere usar ingredientes naturales en su cocina.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

camarote de proa
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
Los marineros guardaron cuerdas extra en el camarote de proa.
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

disfrutar / condimento
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
Ella disfrutó mucho de la oportunidad de viajar al extranjero.
C1 verb /ɪnˈʃraɪn/

enshrine

preservar o valorar algo como sagrado o importante
Meaning
to preserve or cherish something as sacred or important
Example
The constitution enshrines the right to freedom of speech.
La constitución consagra el derecho a la libertad de expresión.
C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

responsabilidad
Meaning
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
Example
The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.
Las responsabilidades de la empresa superaron sus activos.
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

aislamiento
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
Pasó el fin de semana en completo aislamiento en su cabaña.
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

columnata
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
Los visitantes admiraron la gran columnata en la entrada del templo.
B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

restaurar
Meaning
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.
Example
Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.
Es necesario restaurar la tradición de la política estudiantil.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

polígono
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
El artista dibujó un polígon colorido en el lienzo.
C1 adjective /ˈʌndərhænd/

underhand

engañoso
Meaning
done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
Example
The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.
El político fue acusado de usar tácticas engañosas para ganar las elecciones.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

especializado
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
Él tiene un conocimiento especializado de las civilizaciones antiguas.
A1 verb /sliːp/

sleep

dormir
Meaning
to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive
Example
I need to sleep for eight hours every night.
Necesito dormir ocho horas cada noche.
B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

alarmante
Meaning
Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.
Example
The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.
La tasa de desempleo entre los jóvenes es alarmante.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

incómodo; incómoda
Meaning
causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious
Example
The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.
La silla era tan incómoda que no pude sentarme en ella por más de diez minutos.
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

melaza
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
La receta pide melaza para dar un sabor rico al pan.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

pastelito
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
Compré una caja de pasteles frescos para el desayuno.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

insubordinate

insubordinado
Meaning
Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.
Example
The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions.
El empleado insubordinado se negó a seguir las instrucciones del gerente.
B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

amargo; de sabor fuerte; que expresa ira o decepción
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
La medicina tenía un sabor amargo.
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

despreciar
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
Él nunca despreciaba a aquellos que tenían menos fortuna que él.
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

ironía
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
La ironía de la situación fue que el ganador olvidó su propio premio.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

consternación
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
El anuncio repentino causó una consternación generalizada entre los empleados
B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

culinario
Meaning
Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.
Example
Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.
Los avances culinarios mejoran la experiencia gastronómica.
C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

pliegue, arruga
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
Ella planchó la camisa cuidadosamente para eliminar cada pliegue.
B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

empresa arriesgada, aventura, emprender
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
Su nueva aventura en el comercio electrónico fue exitosa.
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

arrebato súbito
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
Ella fue tomada por un arrebato de risa.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

inyectar
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
La enfermera inyectará la vacuna en el brazo del paciente.
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

arriesgado
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
Invertir en esa empresa ahora parece bastante arriesgado.
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.
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

cuarteto
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
El cuarteto de cuerdas actuó maravillosamente en el concierto.
B2 noun /ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/

governance

gobernanza
Meaning
The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.
Example
Effective governance ensures sustainable development.
La gobernanza efectiva asegura el desarrollo sostenible.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

quilate
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
El anillo estaba hecho de oro de 18 quilates.
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

modular
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
Un buen orador sabe cómo modular su voz.
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

numérico
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
El informe proporciona datos numéricos sobre el crecimiento de la población.
B1 adverb /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etcetera

etcétera
Meaning
used at the end of a list to indicate that other similar items are included
Example
She bought apples, oranges, bananas, etcetera from the market.
Ella compró manzanas, naranjas, plátanos, etcétera en el mercado.
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

desprecio, desdén
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
Él habló con desprecio acerca de los funcionarios corruptos.
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

edificante
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
El documental fue tanto entretenido como edificante.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

inmenso; colosal; enorme
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
La inmensa cadena montañosa se extendía a lo largo del horizonte.
C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

arrepentido
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
Ella estaba arrepentida después de darse cuenta de su error.
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

desfilar, exhibir
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
Los soldados desfilaron por las calles en el Día de la Independencia.