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A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

extraño; inusual; diferente de lo que es normal o esperado
Meaning
strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected
Example
That's an odd way to solve the problem.
Esa es una forma extraña de resolver el problema.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

imponderable
Meaning
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
Example
The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.
El resultado de las elecciones depende de muchos factores imponderables.
B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

epidemia
Meaning
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community
Example
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.
La epidemia de gripe afectó a miles de personas en todo el país.
B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

competitivo
Meaning
relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful
Example
She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.
Ella tiene un espíritu competitivo que la impulsa a sobresalir.
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

absurdo, irracional
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
Es absurdo pensar que la Tierra es plana.
C1 noun /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

orfebre
Meaning
a person who makes or repairs articles of gold
Example
The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.
El orfebre hizo un hermoso anillo de bodas.
C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

coreografía
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
La coreografía del ballet fue impresionante.
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.
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

papaya
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
La papaya es rica en vitaminas y muy buena para la salud.
B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

exageración
Meaning
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
Example
His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.
Su historia sobre el pez que atrapó era claramente una exageración.
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

habladuría hipócrita
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de habladurías hipócritas sobre honestidad e integridad.
A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

por
Meaning
for each, according to
Example
The tickets are priced at $20 per person.
Los boletos están valorados en $20 por persona.
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

de varios colores
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
El gato pied tenía manchas negras y blancas por todo su cuerpo.
B1 adjective /ɪnkəˈrɛkt/

incorrect

incorrecto
Meaning
not correct or accurate
Example
The information you provided was incorrect.
La información que proporcionaste era incorrecta.
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

volátil
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
El mercado de valores es extremadamente volátil estos días.
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

audible
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
La voz del orador apenas era audible desde el fondo del gran salón.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

objecionable
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
Sus comentarios groseros fueron considerados objetables por todos los presentes.
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

pasión por viajar
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
Su pasión por viajar la llevó a cada rincón del mundo.
C2 noun /ˌvælədɪkˈtɔːriən/

valedictorian

mejor estudiante
Meaning
The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.
Example
She was honored as the valedictorian of her class.
Fue honrada como la mejor estudiante de su clase.
A1 noun ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

futuro
Meaning
The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.
Example
Future projects depend on strategic planning.
Los proyectos futuros dependen de la planificación estratégica.
B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

cera
Meaning
a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing
Example
She used candle wax to seal the old letter.
Ella usó cera de vela para sellar la vieja carta.
C2 verb /ruː/

rue

lamentar
Meaning
To feel regret or sorrow about something.
Example
She will rue the day she trusted him.
Ella lamentará el día que le dio su confianza.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

reverendo, honorable
Meaning
A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.
Example
The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.
El reverendo dio un sermón inspirador en la iglesia.
B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

equidad
Meaning
the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice
Example
She always strives for fairness in her decisions.
Ella siempre lucha por la equidad en sus decisiones.
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

haría
Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
Él dijo que él me ayudaría mañana.
B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

fantasía
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
Ella tiene una vívida fantasía sobre viajar al espacio.
C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

lamentoso
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
Example
He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.
Él dio una sonrisa lamentosa después de perder el partido.
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

tamizar / examinar cuidadosamente
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
Ella tamizó la harina antes de agregarla a la mezcla del pastel.
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

predicción
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
La predicción del clima dice que lloverá mañana.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

fianza
Meaning
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee
Example
He was granted bail after his arrest.
Le otorgaron la fianza después de su arresto.
A2 noun /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/

cereal

Meaning
a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn
Example
She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work.
C2 noun /kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

Queen crape myrtle

Myrtillo de crepé de la reina
Meaning
A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia
Example
The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers.
El myrtillo de crepé de la reina floreció hermosamente en el jardín con sus flores moradas.
C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

acompañante
Meaning
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.
El maestro actuó como un acompañante durante el baile escolar.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

fama
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
El joven actor alcanzó fama internacional con su última película.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

demostrar
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
Ella evidenció su interés en el proyecto mediante una participación activa.
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

orar
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
Él comenzó a orar en la ceremonia.
C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

calumnioso
Meaning
Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.
Example
The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.
El político enfrentó críticas por sus comentarios calumniosos sobre su oponente.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

mujer hermosa y corpulenta
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
La actriz fue descrita como una mujer alegre y corpulenta.
C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

reprobación, censura
Meaning
An expression of blame or disapproval.
Example
His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.
Sus palabras descuidadas provocaron una fuerte reprobación de su madre.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

boscosa
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
La cabaña estaba situada en un paisaje boscosa lleno de árboles altos.
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

impactante y sensacional de manera vívida
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
El periódico publicó una impactante narración del crimen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

incoherente
Meaning
Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.
Example
His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.
Su explicación era tan incoherente que nadie pudo seguirla.
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

merecido
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
Su dedicación mereció el reconocimiento de la comunidad.
B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

cauteloso
Meaning
careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Example
She was cautious about trusting strangers.
Ella era cautelosa al confiar en extraños.
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

irrelevancia
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
Su larga explicación solo resaltó la irrelevancia de los detalles para el tema principal.
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

procesar y utilizar alimentos para el crecimiento
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
El hígado ayuda a metabolizar toxinas.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

tranquilizar
Meaning
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
Example
The teacher reassured the students before the exam.
El maestro tranquilizó a los estudiantes antes del examen.
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

pañuelo grande y colorido
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
Se ató un pañuelo rojo alrededor del cuello.
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

veraz
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
Ella dio un relato veraz de lo que sucedió ese día.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

reorganizar
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Ella decidió reorganizar los muebles en su sala de estar.
A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

servicios
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
Los servicios en la industria de la salud son esenciales para el bienestar.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

convincente; creíble; persuasivo; capaz de hacer que alguien crea algo
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
Su argumento convincente ganó al jurado entero.
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

términos
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
Los términos del acuerdo están claramente delineados en el contrato.
A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

agradable, placentero
Meaning
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
Example
We had a pleasant evening at the park.
Tuvimos una noche agradable en el parque.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

someterse
Meaning
to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
Example
She had to undergo surgery to recover.
Tuvo que someterse a cirugía para recuperarse.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

cansado; agotado
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
Ella se sintió cansada después de trabajar doce horas seguidas.
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

sistema judicial
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
El sistema judicial asegura que las leyes se apliquen de manera justa.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

repositorio
Meaning
a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Example
The library serves as a repository of knowledge.
La biblioteca sirve como un repositorio de conocimiento.
A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

historia
Meaning
The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.
Example
The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.
La historia de las civilizaciones antiguas fascina a los eruditos.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

dar derecho a
Meaning
to give someone the right to have or do something
Example
Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.
Los empleados tienen derecho a recibir vacaciones pagadas.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

intermedio
Meaning
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
Example
The play had a twenty-minute intermission.
La obra tuvo un intermedio de veinte minutos.
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

loco
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
El hombre loco gritó tonterías en la calle.
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

pulgada / moverse lentamente
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Ella se acercó lentamente al borde del escenario.
A2 noun /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

thinking

pensamiento
Meaning
the process of considering or reasoning about something
Example
Her thinking was clear and precise.
Su pensamiento era claro y preciso.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

frenético
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
La multitud frenética vitoreó cuando la banda subió al escenario.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

gente
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
La gente del campo suele llevar una vida sencilla.
B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

luchar
Meaning
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
Example
The children like to wrestle on the playground.
A los niños les gusta luchar en el patio de recreo.
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

trabajador
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
Los trabajadores estaban ocupados construyendo el puente.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

desalentador
Meaning
making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.
Las palabras desalentadoras del entrenador afectaron la moral del equipo.
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

debilidad
Meaning
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
Example
His main weakness is his lack of patience.
Su principal debilidad es su falta de paciencia.
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

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

duteous

obediente
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
La niña obediente siempre seguía las instrucciones de sus padres.
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

agujero
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
Los trabajadores cavaron un agujero profundo para construir los cimientos.
A1 adverb /ʌp/

up

arriba
Meaning
towards a higher position or level
Example
He climbed up the ladder quickly.
Él subió rápidamente la escalera.
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

felicidad
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

cachorro
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
El granjero encontró un cachorro de lobo escondido cerca del granero.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

ropa interior
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
Example
He bought new underwear for the trip.
Compró ropa interior nueva para el viaje.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

flujo de trabajo, secuencia de procesos
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
Un flujo de trabajo bien estructurado mejora la productividad.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

sexual
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
La salud sexual de las personas es un tema importante en la medicina moderna.
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.
A2 noun ækt

act

ley
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The act was passed in 2023.
La ley fue aprobada en 2023.
A2 noun /ˈplænɪt/

Planet

planeta
Meaning
a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
Example
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.
Marte es el cuarto planeta desde el Sol.
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

abordar
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Ella decidió abordar el tema del salario con su jefe.
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

pesimismo
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
Su constante pesimismo hacía difícil mantener una actitud optimista.
C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

recrudecer
Meaning
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline
Example
After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.
Después de meses de calma, la violencia recrudeció en la región.
B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

equipar
Meaning
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
Example
The school equipped its students with modern technology.
La escuela equipó a sus estudiantes con tecnología moderna.
C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

locura
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
Era una locura ir de excursión en la tormenta.
B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

garbanzo
Meaning
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
Example
She cooked gram curry for lunch today.
Ella cocinó curry de garbanzo para el almuerzo hoy.
B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

coordinación
Meaning
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
Example
The coordination between the teams was flawless.
La coordinación entre los equipos fue impecable.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

dependencia
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
Su dependencia de la tecnología hizo que fuera difícil trabajar sin internet.
C1 adjective /ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

harrowing

aterrador y angustioso
Meaning
extremely distressing or upsetting
Example
It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.
Fue una experiencia aterradora ser testigo del accidente.
B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

voluntario
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
Ella hizo una donación voluntaria a la caridad.
A2 noun /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/

Mango

mango
Meaning
a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh
Example
The mango is known as the king of fruits.
El mango es conocido como el rey de las frutas.
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.
C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

repercusiones
Meaning
The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.
Example
The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.
La nueva política tuvo repercusiones no deseadas en la economía.
C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

bribón; persona violenta;
Meaning
a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person
Example
The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.
El bribón amenazó al tendero por dinero.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

ramillete de flores
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
Ella llevaba un ramillete de rosas frescas a la ceremonia.
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

dosis
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
El doctor recetó una dosis de medicamento cada seis horas.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

persona vaga, que evita trabajar o esforzarse
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
No seas un lófer, ayúdanos con el trabajo.
A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

almuerzo
Meaning
a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal
Example
We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.
Almorzamos en un buen restaurante en el centro.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

asonar
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Las líneas asonan hermosamente, dándole a la canción un flujo único.
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

desenrollar
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
Ella desenrolló el mapa sobre la mesa para encontrar la ruta.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

suprimible
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Los síntomas de la enfermedad son suprimibles con medicación.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

inevitable
Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

Ley de Alcalinidad
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
La Ley de Alcalinidad de 1863 fue una de las primeras leyes ambientales.
A1 verb pleɪ

play

desempeñar un papel
Meaning
To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.
Example
Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.
Artemis desempeñará un papel crucial en la exploración de Marte.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

efusivo
Meaning
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example
She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.
Ella le dio una bienvenida efusiva después de su largo viaje.
C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

prosaico
Meaning
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
Example
The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.
La explicación del profesor fue precisa, pero bastante prosaica.
B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

complejidad
Meaning
The state of being complex; intricacy.
Example
The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.
La complejidad del problema requirió un equipo de expertos.
C1 noun /ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Emancipation

emancipación
Meaning
the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
Example
The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history.
La emancipación de los esclavos fue un momento significativo en la historia de América.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

no cualificado; trabajador sin habilidades
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
Muchos trabajadores no cualificados están buscando oportunidades de formación.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/

unconscionable

injustificable
Meaning
shockingly unfair or unreasonable
Example
The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis.
La empresa hizo ganancias injustificables durante la crisis.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

anterior
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
Necesitas aprobación previa antes de realizar cualquier cambio en el sistema.
A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

nacional
Meaning
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
Example
The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
El himno nacional fue tocado en la ceremonia.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

medios sociales
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
Los medios sociales a menudo causan retrasos.
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.
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

admiración
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
Ella sentía gran admiración por su maestro.
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

calculador
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
Tenía un enfoque frío y calculador hacia los negocios.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

de tamaño pequeño
Meaning
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
Example
The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.
El perrito de tamaño pequeño luchaba por mantenerse al día con sus hermanos.
C2 noun /ˈtʌmbrəl/

tumbrel

carreta
Meaning
A two-wheeled cart, especially one used during the French Revolution to carry prisoners to the guillotine.
Example
The prisoners were carried to the square in a wooden tumbrel.
Los prisioneros fueron llevados a la plaza en una carreta de madera.
C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

neutralidad
Meaning
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.
Example
Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.
La neutralidad fomenta la confianza en la toma de decisiones.