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C2 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɪɡmətɪk/

paradigmatic

paradigmático
Meaning
Serving as a typical example or model of something.
Example
Her success story is paradigmatic of the opportunities education can provide.
Su historia de éxito es paradigmática de las oportunidades que la educación puede proporcionar.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

grosero
Meaning
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Example
It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.
Sería grosero rechazar su amable invitación.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

embriagador
Meaning
having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting
Example
The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.
El perfume embriagador de jazmín llenó el jardín.
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

significado
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
El significado del gesto fue malinterpretado.
C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

hecho sin preparación
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
Él dio un discurso extemporáneo en la reunión.
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

criticar severamente
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
El entrenador lambasteó al equipo por su bajo rendimiento.
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

luminoso
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
El dial luminoso del reloj era visible en la oscuridad.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

hidromecánica
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
La hidromecánica proporciona la base para la arquitectura naval.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

cristiandad
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
La noticia se extendió rápidamente por toda la cristiandad.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

atractivo
Meaning
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
Example
She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.
Ella tenía una sonrisa atractiva que cautivó a todos.
C2 adjective /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/

eugenic

eugenésico
Meaning
Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.
Example
In the early 20th century, some scientists supported eugenic policies.
A principios del siglo XX, algunos científicos apoyaron las políticas eugenésicas.
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

enrollar o torcer juntos; enrollar o entrelazar
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
Las vides se enrollan alrededor del tronco del árbol.
C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

octavo (tamaño de libro resultante de doblar una hoja en ocho partes)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
La antigua biblioteca contenía ediciones raras de octavo de Shakespeare.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

intempérate
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
La ira intempérate de la multitud causó caos.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

misa de réquiem
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
El coro realizó un réquiem en memoria del líder fallecido.
C2 noun /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsəns/

opalescence

opalescencia
Meaning
a milky or pearly appearance of a surface like that of an opal
Example
The pearl had a gentle opalescence under the light.
La perla tenía una suave opalescencia bajo la luz.
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

deseo débil
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
Su interés en la pintura nunca creció más allá de un mero deseo débil.
C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

zooplancton
Meaning
Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.
Example
Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.
El zooplancton juega un papel importante en la cadena alimentaria acuática.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

desconcertado
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
Ella se veía desconcertada después de escuchar la noticia inesperada.
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

ungüento
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
Ella aplicó un ungüento en la quemadura de su mano.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːrdʒiːz/

orgies

orgías
Meaning
Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
Example
The ancient Romans were infamous for their lavish feasts and orgies.
Los antiguos romanos eran infames por sus banquetes lujosos y orgías.
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

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

pellucid

transparente
Meaning
Transparently clear; easy to understand.
Example
The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.
El agua del lago estaba tan transparente que podías ver las piedras en el fondo.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

juguetón
Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
El chico juguetón corrió por el campo sin preocuparse.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

heptágono
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
El maestro de matemáticas dibujó un heptágono en la pizarra.
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

brazalete
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
La bailarina tradicional llevaba brazaletes dorados que brillaban bajo el reflector.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

epistemology

epistemología
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.
Example
Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.
La epistemología explora la diferencia entre la creencia justificada y la opinión.
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

mutilar
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
El accidente dejó a varios pasajeros malheridos.
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

encantar / engañar para atraer
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
Ella cautivó a la audiencia con su narración.
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 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

interregno
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
El país enfrentó inestabilidad durante el interregno después de la muerte del rey.
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

uso de seudónimo
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
La autora mantuvo el uso de seudónimo durante toda su carrera.
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

malcriado
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
El niño malcriado hizo un berrinche cuando no consiguió su juguete.
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

rosa canina
Meaning
A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows
Example
The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.
El arbusto de rosa canina creció salvajemente a lo largo del sendero del campo.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

micrómetro
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
El ingeniero usó un micrómetro para medir el grosor del cable.
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

lenguaje grosero o abusivo
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
La discusión acalorada rápidamente se convirtió en lenguaje grosero.
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

atenuar
Meaning
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
Example
The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
La medicina ayuda a atenuar el dolor.
C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

jurisprudencia
Meaning
The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
Example
She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.
Ella es profesora de jurisprudencia en la universidad.
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

ágil
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
La abuela ágil sorprendió a todos con sus rápidos pasos de baile.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

sofistería
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de sofistería.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

bandido
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
Los viajeros fueron atacados por bandidos en las montañas.
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

terreno bajo a lo largo de un río, generalmente fértil y plano
Meaning
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
Example
The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.
Los agricultores cultivaron cosechas en el intervalo fértil junto al río.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʊntə/

junta

junta militar
Meaning
A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
Example
The junta seized power after the coup.
La junta tomó el poder después del golpe.
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

óseo
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
El fósil mostró estructuras óseas de la antigua criatura.
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

ictiosaurios (un tipo de reptil marino extinto)
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
Los ictiosaurios eran depredadores rápidos de los mares antiguos.
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

adivino
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
El rey consultó a un adivino antes de ir a la guerra.
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

esbirro
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
El dictador estaba rodeado de esbirros leales que cumplían sus órdenes.
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

corpiño
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
Ella llevaba un vestido con un corpiño bordado.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

barbero
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
El barbero le dio un corte de pelo perfecto para su boda.
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

harmonium
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
Ella tocó canciones devocionales en el harmonium del templo.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

malinterpretar
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
Ella malinterpretó su silencio como ira.
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

agotado y preocupado
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
Su rostro agotado revelaba años de lucha.
C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

latigazo de nueve colas
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
El marinero temía más al cat-o-nine-tails que a la tormenta en el mar.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

volador
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
El pájaro volador se elevó con gracia por el cielo.
C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

trompa
Meaning
The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.
Example
The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.
El elefante usó su trompa para agarrar comida.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

necromancia
Meaning
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
Example
Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.
Los textos antiguos describen rituales de necromancia realizados por sacerdotes.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

rigidez
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
La rigidez de las nuevas reglas sorprendió a todos.
C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

augurio
Meaning
A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.
Example
The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.
Las nubes oscuras fueron vistas como un augurio de una tormenta que se acercaba.
C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

carmín
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
El artista mezcló carmín con blanco para crear un hermoso tono rosa.
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

repisa sobre la chimenea
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
Ella colocó fotos familiares sobre la repisa encima de la chimenea.
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

respirar ruidosamente por la nariz
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
El niño comenzó a respirar ruidosamente por la nariz después de llorar durante mucho tiempo.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

burguesía
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
El burgués fue respetado como un próspero comerciante en la ciudad.
C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

repulsión
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
Ella sintió un profundo desprecio por la crueldad del acto.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

señorito
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
El arrogante señorito exigió respeto a pesar de su falta de experiencia.
C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

transmisible
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
COVID-19 es una enfermedad altamente transmisible.
C2 verb /ˈvaʊtʃ.seɪf/

vouchsafe

conceder
Meaning
to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner
Example
He vouchsafed them a rare smile.
Él les concedió una rara sonrisa.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

depositante
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
El depositante confió la obra de arte al museo.
C2 noun /ˈoʊdiəm/

odium

odio
Meaning
general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions
Example
The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister.
El escándalo trajo odio público al ministro corrupto.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

incómodo
Meaning
Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.
Example
We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.
Tuvimos que quedarnos en una habitación incómoda durante el viaje.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

desinterés
Meaning
a lack of willingness or desire to do something
Example
She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.
Ella mostró un claro desinterés por unirse a la reunión.
C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

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

domineer

dominar
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
Él tiende a dominar a sus colegas más jóvenes.
C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

mestizaje
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
La ley prohibió la miscegenación en muchos países.
C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

patois
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
El guía empezó a hablar en el patois local mientras charlaba con los pescadores.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

nacionalista belicista
Meaning
a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist
Example
The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.
El líder fue criticado como un jingo imprudente.
C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

abjurar
Meaning
to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim
Example
He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.
Él renunció a su lealtad al viejo régimen.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

conjetural
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
Su explicación era puramente conjetural y carecía de pruebas.
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

lira
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
El músico tocó una melodía en la lira.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

unción
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
El sacerdote realizó la santa unción con solemnidad.
C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

prisión
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
El prisionero pasó años en prisión antes de su liberación.
C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

ancestro femenina
Meaning
a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended
Example
She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.
Descubrió que su ancestro femenina provenía de un pequeño pueblo de Bengala.
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

remordimiento
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
Sintió remordimiento después de mentirle a su amigo.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

antes del mediodía
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
Ella programó todas sus reuniones importantes durante las horas antes del mediodía.
C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

celestial
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
La pintura capturó una belleza celestial que se sentía de otro mundo.
C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

ya que
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
Él no puede asistir, ya que está enfermo.
C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

acuerdo tácito
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
Su silencioso acuerdo tácito con las reglas injustas fue sorprendente.
C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

pasado
Meaning
Time long past; bygone days.
Example
Legends of yore still inspire people today.
Las leyendas del pasado siguen inspirando a la gente hoy en día.
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

espinoso
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
El cactus espinoso era difícil de manejar sin guantes.
C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

suceder
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
El que rompa las reglas, sufrirá las consecuencias.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

miembro del consejo municipal
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
El concejal propuso un nuevo plan para los parques comunitarios.
C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

capricho
Meaning
a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior
Example
She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.
Ella compró el vestido caro por un capricho.
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

Calma mental, compostura y equilibrio, especialmente en una situación difícil
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
Ella manejó la noticia con una equanimidad extraordinaria.
C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

engaño
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
La engaño del político fue expuesto por los medios.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

diseño ornamentado
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
El techo estaba decorado con delicados patrones de arabesco.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

gruñón
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
El gruñón viejo hombre gritó a los niños por jugar cerca de su casa.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

tacaño; avaro
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
Él es demasiado tacaño para gastar dinero en algo que no sea lo esencial.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

isóbara
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
El meteorólogo explicó cómo las isóbaras indican la velocidad y dirección del viento.
C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

El proceso de formar y desarrollar nuevas ideas o conceptos mediante pensamiento creativo y lluvia de ideas.
Meaning
The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.
Example
The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.
El equipo participó en sesiones de ideación para generar nuevas ideas de productos.
C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

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

Ani seed

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

reflexible

reflexivo
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
La superficie era altamente reflexiva, reflejando la luz en diferentes direcciones.
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

reprender
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
C2 noun /ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

tourniquet

torniquete
Meaning
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
Example
The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
El médico aplicó un torniquete para detener la hemorragia.
C2 noun /ʃəˈɡrɪn/

chagrin

desdén
Meaning
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
Example
She left the room in chagrin after forgetting her lines.
Ella salió de la habitación con desdén después de olvidar sus líneas.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

convertir un mensaje en código o cifra
Meaning
to convert a message into code or cipher
Example
The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.
El agente cifró el mensaje secreto antes de enviarlo.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

saquear
Meaning
To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.
Example
The invaders despoiled the village during the war.
Los invasores saquearon la aldea durante la guerra.
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

persona ruda; persona grosera
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
El hombre de negocios rico era en realidad un rudo que no mostró respeto por los demás.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

iluminante
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
La lámpara actuó como un iluminante en la cueva oscura.
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

pequeño diablillo travieso
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
El niño se comportaba como un pequeño diablillo, escondiendo sus juguetes por todas partes.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

regente
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
La reina regente introdujo varias reformas durante su reinado.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

incomprensible
Meaning
not understandable; incomprehensible
Example
The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.
El concepto era tan abstracto que parecía incomprensible para la mayoría de los estudiantes.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.vɔɪd/

ovoid

ovoide
Meaning
egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse
Example
The artist painted an ovoid shape in the center of the canvas.
El artista pintó una forma ovoide en el centro del lienzo.
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

tacaño
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
El dueño era tan tacaño que nunca reparaba nada.
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

bienal
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
El festival bienal atrae a miles de visitantes.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

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

Gladiolus

gladiolo
Meaning
A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements
Example
The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed.
El gladiolo se erguía alto y elegante en el macizo de flores.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

hawthorn

arbusto espinoso
Meaning
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
Example
The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.
El jardín estaba rodeado de arbustos de espino en flor.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

isotérmico
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
El experimento se realizó bajo condiciones isotérmicas.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

indemnizar
Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
La compañía de seguros acordó indemnizar al cliente por los daños.
C2 noun /njʊˈrældʒə/

neuralgia

dolor neural
Meaning
intense, often intermittent pain along a nerve pathway
Example
The patient suffers from neuralgia in her face.
El paciente sufre de neuralgia en su cara.