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C2 noun /ˈɔːfəl/

offal

vísceras
Meaning
the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts
Example
The butcher prepared sausages using pork offal.
El carnicero preparó salchichas usando vísceras de cerdo.
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

apestoso; dañino o desagradable
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
El apestoso olor de la basura hizo que todos se taparan las narices.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

malinterpretar
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Él malinterpretó las instrucciones del profesor e hizo la tarea incorrectamente.
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

unitario
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
La iglesia unitaria es conocida por su enfoque inclusivo y de mente abierta.
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

común, del pueblo
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
Sus gustos eran bastante comunes, prefiriendo comida y ropa simples.
C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

ciruela de higo
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
Las ciruelas de higo se usan a menudo para hacer encurtidos y salsas.
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

sumergible
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
Los científicos exploraron el océano profundo utilizando un sumergible.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

cuento moral
Meaning
a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson
Example
The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.
El maestro usó un viejo cuento moral para explicar la honestidad a los niños.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

ixora
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers
Example
The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.
Los arbustos de ixora de color rojo brillante alineaban el camino hacia el jardín tropical.
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

crítica
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
La política atrajo una severa crítica del público.
C2 noun /ɪˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Illegibility

ilegibilidad
Meaning
the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print
Example
The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.
La letra del médico era famosa por su ilegibilidad entre el personal de la farmacia.
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

distante
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
Parecía distante en la fiesta y evitaba la mayoría de las conversaciones.
C2 adjective /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

ham-handed

torpe
Meaning
clumsy or inept in handling things or situations
Example
His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.
Su intento torpe de arreglar la computadora lo empeoró.
C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

sediento, ansioso
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
El explorador estaba sediento de aventura.
C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

dinero ilícito
Meaning
Money, especially when gained dishonorably.
Example
The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.
El funcionario corrupto solo estaba motivado por el dinero ilícito.
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

latir rápidamente
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
Su corazón comenzó a palpitar de miedo.
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

estridente
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
Ella llevaba un collar estridente que atraía la atención de todos.
C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

temprano
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
Ella se levantó temprano para terminar su trabajo.
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

bicameral
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Los Estados Unidos tienen una legislatura bicameral compuesta por el Senado y la Cámara de Representantes.
C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

pico de tenedor
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
El tenedor tiene cuatro picos.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

vencible
Meaning
capable of being overcome or defeated
Example
The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.
El enemigo parecía vencible después de perder su base principal.
C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

endurecer
Meaning
To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.
Example
Years of hardship indurated his spirit.
Años de dificultades induraron su espíritu.
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

cortar
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
Los trabajadores cortaron troncos para construir la cabaña.
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

tela por pieza
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
El sastre compró tela por pieza del mercado mayorista para hacer vestidos a medida.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

rey pequeño
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
El rey pequeño demandó respeto de su gente a pesar de su pequeño reino.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

corte profundo
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Necesitaba puntos para un corte profundo en su pierna.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

alto, delgado y flexible, como un árbol de sauce
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Ella se movió con una elegancia willowy por el escenario.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

ampolla
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
El médico examinó la ampolla en su brazo.
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

ermita
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
El monje pasó años en una ermita en lo profundo del bosque.
C2 noun /hæp/

hap

suerte, fortuna, azar
Meaning
luck, fortune, or chance occurrence
Example
By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.
Por pura suerte, descubrió la vieja carta escondida en el cajón.
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

lujurioso
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
El personaje fue retratado como un hombre lujurioso.
C2 noun /ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

upwelling

Fenómeno oceanográfico que implica el movimiento de agua densa, fría y rica en nutrientes hacia la superficie del océano.
Meaning
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.
Example
Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.
El upwelling lleva nutrientes a la superficie del océano.
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

desperado
Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
El alguacil estaba decidido a capturar al desperado que aterrorizaba la ciudad.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

rozar hasta irritar
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
Los zapatos ásperos le estaban rozando los talones.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

consignatario
Meaning
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
Example
The consignee received the shipment on time.
El consignatario recibió el envío a tiempo.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

metalúrgico
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
Él estudió ingeniería metalúrgica en la universidad.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

refringencia
Meaning
The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.
Example
Glass has a higher refringency than water.
El vidrio tiene una mayor refringencia que el agua.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

diurético
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
El café tiene un leve efecto diurético.
C2 noun /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

dipsomaniac

alcohólico
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.
Example
The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.
La novela retrató la trágica caída de un alcohólico que lo perdió todo debido al alcohol.
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

elogiar
Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
El crítico elogió la actuación del actor como una obra maestra.
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

dividido en dos partes
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
El río se dividió en dos partes cuando fluyó alrededor de la isla.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

negligente
Meaning
Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.
Example
The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.
El gerente fue negligente al no revisar cuidadosamente los informes financieros.
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

temerario
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
Fue temerario de su parte escalar la montaña sin el equipo adecuado.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/

Foppish

excesivamente preocupado por la apariencia y la ropa; vanidoso con la vestimenta
Meaning
excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress
Example
His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.
Su comportamiento foppish y su ropa cara lo hacían destacar.
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

campanazo
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
El campanazo de la iglesia resonó por el valle al atardecer.
C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

proceso de producción de cetonas
Meaning
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
Example
Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.
La cetogénesis ocurre durante el ayuno o dietas bajas en carbohidratos.
C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

numeración
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
El maestro explicó los conceptos básicos de la numeración a los estudiantes.
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

apretar los dientes
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
Comenzó a apretar los dientes de rabia.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

atractivo
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
Su sonrisa atractiva instantáneamente calmó a los invitados nerviosos.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

un grupo de brujas
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
Las brujas se reunieron secretamente en un coven en el bosque.
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

despreciar
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
Él nunca despreciaría un trabajo honesto, sin importar cuán humilde fuera.
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

confiscar
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
El tribunal decidió confiscar la propiedad de la empresa.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

precesión
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
Los astrónomos estudian la precesión de los equinoccios.
C2 adjective /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

terco
Meaning
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
Example
The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.
El maestro encontró al niño terco difícil de manejar.
C2 adjective /ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

tautological

tautológico
Meaning
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
Example
Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological.
Decir 'regalo gratis' se considera tautológico.
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

cortapelos / barco veloz del siglo XIX
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
El barbero usó la máquina para cortar su cabello.
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

volubilidad
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
Su volubilidad lo convirtió en un exitoso presentador de radio.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

complacencia
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
Su complacencia la hizo popular entre sus compañeros de trabajo.
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

eficaz
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
La vacuna demostró ser altamente eficaz para prevenir infecciones.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

viscoso
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency.
Example
The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.
La savia tenía una textura viscosa que se pegaba a sus manos.
C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

hoja
Meaning
A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
Example
The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.
La hoja del helecho se estiró graciosamente sobre el camino del jardín.
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

monstruo marino gigante
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
El barco se veía como un monstruo marino gigante en el horizonte.
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

derecho de preferencia
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
La empresa ejerció el derecho de preferencia para adquirir la tierra antes que los competidores.
C2 adjective /ˈfædɪʃ/

faddish

moda pasajera
Meaning
Following a temporary trend or fashion
Example
Wearing neon clothes was a faddish style in the 1980s.
Usar ropa neón era un estilo pasajero en los años 80.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

lubina asiática
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
La lubina asiática es muy valorada en la acuicultura por su rápido crecimiento.
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

cumplimiento
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
Su cumplimiento de las reglas impresionó al comité.
C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

persona molesta
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
El periodista era una persona molesta, constantemente cuestionando las políticas del gobierno.
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

amarillo pálido
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
Su complexión amarilla pálida lo hacía parecer cansado y enfermo.
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

líquido de riego
Meaning
A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.
Example
The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.
El doctor usó un irrigante estéril durante el procedimiento.
C2 adverb /ʌnˈɜːrɪŋli/

unerringly

sin cometer errores
Meaning
Without making any mistakes; always accurate
Example
The archer aimed unerringly at the target.
El arquero apuntó sin cometer errores al objetivo.
C2 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

bárbaro
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
Ellos consideraron los rituales de la antigua tribu como paganos.
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.
C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

copia
Meaning
an exact copy or reproduction of a document
Example
He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.
Envió una copia del contrato al cliente.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

disensión
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
La reunión terminó en disensión entre los miembros del comité.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

bromo
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
El bromo se utiliza comúnmente en productos químicos de tratamiento de agua.
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

codicilio
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
Él agregó un codicilio a su testamento para incluir a su nieta.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

titular
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
Ella es la titular de la comisión, pero las decisiones las toma el coordinador.
C2 adjective /kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

quotidian

cotidiano, común
Meaning
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
Example
He focused on the quotidian details of family life.
Él se centró en los detalles cotidianos de la vida familiar.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

escrito largo y tedioso
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Él entregó un largo escrito contra la corrupción.
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

lastre
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
El barco fue cargado con lastre para mantenerse estable en la tormenta.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

adulador
Meaning
Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.
Example
His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.
Su sonrisa aduladora hizo que todos confiaran en él rápidamente.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

patricidio
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
El antiguo mito describe a un hijo cometiendo patricidio para tomar el trono.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

salario
Meaning
payment for work or services; salary or fees
Example
The professor received his annual emolument from the university.
El profesor recibió su salario anual de la universidad.
C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

desaliñado
Meaning
The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.
Example
She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.
Ella contestó la puerta en un estado de desaliño, usando solo una bata.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒɪbəl/

irrefrangible

irrefrenable
Meaning
Not to be broken, violated, or infringed
Example
The constitution guarantees certain irrefrangible rights to every citizen.
La constitución garantiza ciertos derechos irrefrenables a cada ciudadano.
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

apellido / sobrenombre
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
Su apellido se hizo ampliamente conocido en los círculos literarios.
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

sentimiento trivial
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
El final de la película fue batético en lugar de trágico.
C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

preliminar
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
Hizo algunos comentarios preliminares antes de que comenzara la conferencia.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

oscuro, ignorante
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
Los exploradores se perdieron en el bosque oscuro sin ningún guía.
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

morirse de hambre
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
Los excursionistas varados comenzaron a morirse de hambre después de varios días sin comida.
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

superar astutamente
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
La empresa más pequeña logró superar astutamente a su rival más grande.
C2 adjective /veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

vainglorious

vanidoso
Meaning
Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; boastful.
Example
The vainglorious leader boasted about his minor achievements.
El líder vanidoso se jactaba de sus logros menores.
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

estriar
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
La superficie de la roca fue estriada por el movimiento glaciar.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

carga / obstáculo
Meaning
a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
Example
Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.
La deuda puede convertirse en una carga seria en la vida.
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.
C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

canción exaltada/elogio
Meaning
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition
Example
The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.
La actuación del cantante fue una rapsodia de emociones.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪrəl/

virile

viril
Meaning
having traditionally masculine qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual vigor
Example
The actor was admired for his virile appearance.
El actor fue admirado por su apariencia viril.
C2 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/

rejuvenescence

rejuvenecimiento
Meaning
the action or process of becoming young or fresh again
Example
The forest showed signs of rejuvenescence after the rains.
El bosque mostró señales de rejuvenecimiento después de las lluvias.
C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

campaña electoral
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
El candidato ganó popularidad durante la campaña electoral.
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

conspirar en secreto
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
El gerente conspiró con el proveedor para engañar a la empresa.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

funerario
Meaning
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
Example
The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.
La habitación se llenó de un silencio funerario después del anuncio.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrɪəs/

idolatrious

idolátrico
Meaning
Excessively devoted or reverent towards idols or false gods.
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its idolatrious practices.
La antigua tribu era conocida por sus prácticas idolátricas.
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

seco
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
Las hojas secas se desmoronaron bajo sus pies.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/

disavow

desmentir
Meaning
to deny responsibility for or connection with something
Example
He disavowed any involvement in the scandal.
Él desmintió cualquier involucramiento en el escándalo.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

ilimitado
Meaning
Without limits or bounds.
Example
The universe is often described as illimitable.
El universo a menudo se describe como ilimitado.
C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

cima
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
Ganar el premio fue la cima de su carrera.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

hombre-devorador
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
El tigre se convirtió en un hombre-devorador famoso en el pueblo.
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

obra creativa
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
El compositor consideró la sinfonía su mayor obra creativa.
C2 noun /fluː/

flue

conducto de humos
Meaning
A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.
Example
The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.
El conducto de humos de la chimenea necesita ser limpiado regularmente.
C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

sideral
Meaning
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Example
Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.
Los astrónomos usan el tiempo sideral para rastrear las posiciones de las estrellas.
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

persona en una posición subordinada; en el ejército, un oficial joven
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
El subalterno era responsable de dirigir un pequeño pelotón de soldados.
C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

extirpar
Meaning
to completely remove or destroy something unwanted
Example
The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.
El gobierno lanzó un programa para extirpar la corrupción de las oficinas públicas.
C2 adjective /ˈɪkθiɪk/

ichthyic

ictíico
Meaning
Relating to or resembling fish.
Example
The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality.
La pintura del artista tenía una cualidad ictíica.
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

malversar
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
El funcionario corrupto fue hallado culpable de malversar fondos públicos.
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

severa crítica o castigo
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
La severa castigo del gerente sorprendió a todo el equipo.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

exorbitancia
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
La exorbitancia de los precios del hotel sorprendió a los turistas.
C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

arborescente
Meaning
having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like
Example
The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.
El coral tenía una forma arbórea que se parecía a un pequeño bosque.
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

divertirse
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
Los niños se divirtieron en el jardín.
C2 noun /ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/

ethnology

etnología
Meaning
the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
Example
She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.
Ella se especializó en etnología para entender mejor la diversidad cultural.