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C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

medicina ineficaz
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
El plan del político fue desestimado como un simple remedio para un problema complejo.
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

asteroide
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
El cinturón de asteroides se encuentra entre las órbitas de Marte y Júpiter.
C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

colina
Meaning
A small hill or mound.
Example
The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.
Los niños subieron a la colina cubierta de hierba para ver la puesta de sol.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

de antemano; con anticipación; antes
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Preparamos todo de antemano.
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

oponente; rival
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
El jugador de ajedrez derrotó a su oponente más fuerte.
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

ardecer lentamente
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
El fuego ardió lentamente durante horas antes de apagarse.
A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

ella
Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
Ella va al mercado a comprar verduras.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

insignificante
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Le pagaron una suma insignificante por el arduo trabajo.
C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

característica diferenciadora
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
La característica diferenciadora de los humanos es su capacidad para razonar de manera abstracta.
B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

podrir
Meaning
to decay or decompose; to become corrupt
Example
The fruit will rot if left in the sun.
La fruta se pudrirá si se deja al sol.
C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

astuto, ingenioso, tramposo
Meaning
skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly
Example
The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.
El astuto zorro evadió a los cazadores nuevamente.
B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

picar
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
No me toques con tu dedo.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

cilantro
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
Las hojas frescas de cilantro se espolvorean encima del curry.
A2 noun; adverb /pərˈsɛnt/

percent

por ciento
Meaning
a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred
Example
Sales increased by ten percent this year.
Las ventas aumentaron un diez por ciento este año.
B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

desafortunadamente
Meaning
used to express regret or disappointment about something
Example
Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.
Desafortunadamente, el tiempo estuvo mal para nuestro picnic.
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

espiritual; religioso; sagrado
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
Ella encontró paz espiritual a través de la meditación.
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

robo de información mediante fraude
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
Los correos electrónicos de phishing a menudo engañan a las personas para que revelen contraseñas.
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

Britania
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
Britania ha sido un símbolo de Gran Bretaña desde la época romana.
B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

crónico
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
Example
She suffers from chronic back pain.
Ella sufre de dolor crónico en la espalda.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

inmoral; impuro;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
La sociedad conservadora consideró su comportamiento inmoral e inapropiado.
C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

caricatura
Meaning
A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.
Example
The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
La revista publicó una caricatura del político.
C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

utopía
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
Muchos filósofos soñaron con crear una utopía para la humanidad.
C1 noun /ˈsɒlstɪs/

solstice

solsticio
Meaning
the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)
Example
People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.
La gente celebra el solsticio de verano con festivales y rituales.
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.
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

cortar, acceder sin autorización a un sistema informático
Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
El programador logró hackear el sistema.
C1 noun /ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/

Wastage

desperdicio
Meaning
the action of using or expending something carelessly or without purpose
Example
The company reduced food wastage by implementing better inventory management.
La empresa redujo el desperdicio de alimentos implementando una mejor gestión de inventario.
B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

creencia; confianza
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
Su creencia en la justicia nunca vaciló.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

preguntar
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
Ella preguntó sobre la oferta de trabajo.
C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

fiesta desenfrenada
Meaning
A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.
Example
The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.
La novela describe la fiesta como una bacanal de exceso y alegría.
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

negarse
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
Ella se negó a firmar el contrato sin leerlo completamente.
B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

pretensión
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
Él no hizo ninguna pretensión de estar interesado en la conversación.
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

grave
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
El futuro parecía grave después del desastre.
A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

aula
Meaning
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
Example
The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.
El maestro entró al aula y saludó a los estudiantes.
C2 noun /floʊ/

floe

iceberg flotante
Meaning
a large sheet of floating ice
Example
The polar bears rested on the ice floe.
Los osos polares descansaron sobre el iceberg flotante.
C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

proliferar
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
Las startups tienden a proliferar en una economía próspera.
C1 /ˈɡrævəl/

gravel

grava
Meaning
Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.
Example
The driveway was covered with gravel.
La entrada estaba cubierta de grava.
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

reflejo
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
El médico probó su respuesta reflejo golpeando su rodilla.
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

inflación
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
La inflación erosiona el poder adquisitivo de los consumidores.
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

tipográfico
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
Había un error tipográfico en el libro.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

juventud
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
El poema celebró la inocencia de la juventud.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

darwinismo
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
El darwinismo revolucionó la forma en que los científicos entendían el origen de las especies.
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

espeleólogo
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
El espeleólogo llevó cuerdas y luces a la cueva oscura.
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 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

pentaedro
Meaning
A solid geometric figure with five faces.
Example
In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.
En la clase de geometría, el maestro explicó la estructura de un pentaedro.
B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

asignar
Meaning
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
Example
The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.
El gerente asignará tareas a los nuevos empleados.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

invencible
Meaning
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Example
The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.
El equipo parecía invencible después de ganar diez partidos consecutivos.
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

amabilidad; gentileza; la cualidad de ser benévolo o gracioso
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
Su amabilidad hacia todas las personas la hizo amada por todos.
B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

adaptación
Meaning
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Example
Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.
La adaptación al cambio climático es crucial para la resiliencia.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

penitente
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
El sacerdote dio un sermón penitente sobre el perdón.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

federal
Meaning
Relating to the central government of a federation.
Example
The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.
El gobierno federal aprobó una nueva ley sobre atención sanitaria.
C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

desengañar
Meaning
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
Example
She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.
Ella trató de desengañarlo sobre los rumores falsos.
C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

desgastado y fino debido al uso excesivo
Meaning
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
Example
His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.
Su abrigo desgastado no pudo mantenerlo caliente en invierno.
A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

estudio
Meaning
a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works
Example
The singer recorded her new song in the studio.
La cantante grabó su nueva canción en el estudio.
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

presumido
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
Llevaba una sonrisa presuntuosa después de ganar el debate.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

tolerable; aceptable, aunque no ideal
Meaning
able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal
Example
The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.
El calor era apenas tolerable en la tarde.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/

Undaunted

Intrépido; valiente; inquebrantable;
Meaning
not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment
Example
Despite the setbacks, she remained undaunted in pursuing her goals.
A pesar de los contratiempos, ella permaneció intrépida en la persecución de sus objetivos.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

felicidad
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

familia real / regalía (ingresos de autor)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
El autor recibe una regalía por cada libro vendido.
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

funerario
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
El funerario preparó el cuerpo para el servicio funerario.
B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

ensayo
Meaning
A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
Example
She wrote an essay about climate change.
Ella escribió un ensayo sobre el cambio climático.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

sinónimo
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Feliz y alegre son sinónimos.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

autocontrol
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
El autocontrol es importante para mantener una vida equilibrada.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

esfuerzo físico o mental
Meaning
Using energy or effort to achieve something.
Example
Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.
El exceso de exertión puede llevar a la fatiga y al agotamiento.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/

unbelieving

incrédulo
Meaning
Not willing or able to believe; skeptical or doubtful
Example
She gave him an unbelieving look when he claimed to have met a celebrity.
Ella le dio una mirada incrédula cuando afirmó haber conocido a una celebridad.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

extrajudicial
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
Los activistas condenaron los asesinatos extrajudiciales.
B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

de la noche a la mañana; de repente; muy rápidamente
Meaning
during the night; suddenly; very quickly
Example
The city was transformed overnight.
La ciudad fue transformada de la noche a la mañana.
C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

precepto
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
La honestidad es un precepto fundamental en todas las religiones.
B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

según
Meaning
As stated by or in agreement with.
Example
According to the report, sales increased last quarter.
Según el informe, las ventas aumentaron en el último trimestre.
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

envolver
Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
Ella envolvió al bebé en una manta suave.
B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

buey
Meaning
a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields
Example
The farmer used an ox to plow the field.
El agricultor usó un buey para arar el campo.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

convencional
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
Muchos agricultores aún utilizan métodos de cultivo convencionales.
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

comunal
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
Los aldeanos trabajaron juntos en el jardín comunal.
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

depósito de cadáveres
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
La policía llevó el cuerpo al depósito de cadáveres para su identificación.
C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

agredir
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
El ejército decidió no agredir sin provocación.
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.
C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

fijación o interés obsesivo en algo o alguien
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
Su fijación con el perfeccionismo retrasó la finalización del proyecto.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

indeciso; incierto
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
Ella estaba indecisa sobre qué universidad asistir.
B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

competir
Meaning
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
Example
Several companies compete for dominance in the market.
Varias empresas compiten por la dominancia en el mercado.
C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

bailar con entusiasmo
Meaning
to jump or dance around excitedly
Example
The children cavorted happily in the garden.
Los niños bailaban felices en el jardín.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

asistencia
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
La asistencia en la manifestación fue impresionante, con miles de personas presentes.
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

pez bombay
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
El pez Bombay es un manjar popular cuando se seca y se fríe.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

deficiencia; falta; defecto
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
A pesar de sus muchos talentos, tiene algunas deficiencias.
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

serie
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
La serie de detectives tuvo cinco temporadas exitosas.
C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

levadura
Meaning
microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation
Example
Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.
Añade levadura a la harina para hacer que el pan suba.
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

motivo; razón; impulso
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
La policía está investigando el motivo del crimen.
C2 verb /ˈskærɪfaɪ/

scarify

escarificar
Meaning
to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil
Example
The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds.
El agricultor escarificó el suelo antes de sembrar las semillas.
C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

flauta pequeña
Meaning
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
Example
She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.
Ella tocó una melodía animada en el piccolo durante el concierto.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

simio
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
El científico estudió el comportamiento simio de los chimpancés.
C1 adjective /ˈfruːt.ləs/

Fruitless

infructuoso; inútil; fútil;
Meaning
unsuccessful; futile; pointless;
Example
After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.
Después de horas de búsqueda, sus esfuerzos resultaron infructuosos.
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

coexistencia
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
La coexistencia pacífica de diferentes culturas hace que esta ciudad sea única.
A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

corto; breve
Meaning
having a small length, height, or duration; not long
Example
The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.
La reunión fue muy corta, duró solo diez minutos.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

inorgánico
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
Los compuestos inorgánicos se estudian en los laboratorios.
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

rayo / viga
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Un rayo de luz entró por la ventana.
C1 noun /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/

obstetrician

obstetra
Meaning
A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.
Example
The obstetrician monitored the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy.
El obstetra monitoreó la salud de la madre durante el embarazo.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

algún día
Meaning
at some time in the future
Example
Someday, I want to travel the world.
Algún día quiero viajar por el mundo.
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

ostentoso
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
Llevaba una cadena de oro ostentosa en la fiesta.
B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

hecho por el hombre
Meaning
something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally
Example
This lake is manmade, not natural.
Este lago es hecho por el hombre, no natural.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

adormecer
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
El viento helado parecía adormecerle los dedos en minutos.
B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

robar
Meaning
to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery
Example
The thief tried to rob the bank last night.
El ladrón trató de robar el banco anoche.
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

suicidio
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
Los profesionales de la salud mental trabajan para prevenir el suicidio.
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

grosería
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Su grosería sorprendió a todos en la fiesta de cena.
B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

proveedor
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
El proveedor entregó los productos a tiempo.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.trə.bəl/

impenetrable

impenetrable
Meaning
Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.
Example
The dense forest was nearly impenetrable.
El bosque denso era casi impenetrable.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

centrípeto
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
La fuerza centrípeta mantiene a los planetas en órbita alrededor del sol.
C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

forraje
Meaning
food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand
Example
The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.
El granjero almacenó suficiente forraje para que el ganado tuviera suficiente durante el invierno.
B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

testimonio; evidencia
Meaning
a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof
Example
The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.
El testigo dio un testimonio convincente durante el juicio.
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

comprensión
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
La lectura mejora el vocabulario y las habilidades de comprensión.
B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

funeral
Meaning
a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation
Example
Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.
Cientos de personas asistieron al funeral para rendir homenaje al querido maestro.
A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

ruido
Meaning
a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant
Example
The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.
El ruido del sitio de construcción era muy molesto.
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

ocupar
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
La nueva familia ocupará la casa el próximo mes.
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

anticuado
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
La oficina todavía usa un sistema de archivos anticuado.
B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

medio
Meaning
being in the middle of something; the central part or point
Example
She joined the project in mid June.
Ella se unió al proyecto a mediados de junio.
C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

paleontología
Meaning
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
Example
She decided to study paleontology at university.
Decidió estudiar paleontología en la universidad.
B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

imprudente; temerario; peligroso;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
Su conducción imprudente causó un accidente grave.
C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

vagabundo / caminar pesadamente
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
Ellos caminaron a través del bosque con botas gruesas.
B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

autorizar
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
El gerente autorizará el pago mañana.
B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

régimen
Meaning
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
Example
The military regime controlled the country for decades.
El régimen militar controló el país durante décadas.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

hilo
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Ella usó un hilo rojo para coser el botón roto.
C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

extradición
Meaning
the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state
Example
The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.
La extradición del sospechoso se retrasó debido a problemas legales.
C1 adjective ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs

unscrupulous

deshonesto
Meaning
Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
Example
Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.
Los compañeros deshonestos pueden llevar a los adolescentes a la delincuencia.