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C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

paralelismo
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
El escritor usó el paralelismo para dar ritmo a su prosa.
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

cabalismo
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
El historiador escribió extensamente sobre el cabalismo en la corte real.
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

contraste dramático entre luz y sombra
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
La pintura del artista usó el claroscuro para resaltar la cara de la figura.
B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

punzón
Meaning
a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials
Example
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
El carpintero usó un punzón para hacer agujeros en el cuero.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

compacto; pequeño y eficientemente diseñado
Meaning
closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed
Example
She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.
Ella compró un coche compacto que cabe fácilmente en espacios de estacionamiento pequeños.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

antinatural
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
La sonrisa del actor parecía antinatural y forzada.
A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

probablemente
Meaning
almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood
Example
He will probably arrive late tonight.
él probablemente llegará tarde esta noche.
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

dejection

depresión
Meaning
a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits
Example
She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.
Ella se sentó en un estado de depresión después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

exponer en exceso
Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
El profesor expuso tanto el punto hasta que los estudiantes se inquietaron.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

confiar
Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
Él confió sus preocupaciones a su mejor amigo.
B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

buscadores de aventuras
Meaning
People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.
Example
Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.
El Valle de Sajek es un destino popular para los buscadores de aventuras.
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

agua salada
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
Las aceitunas se guardaron en agua salada para mantenerlas frescas.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/

exonerate

exonerar
Meaning
To clear someone from blame or accusation.
Example
The court exonerated her from all charges.
El tribunal la exoneró de todos los cargos.
C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

lenguaje pomposo
Meaning
Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.
Example
The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.
El discurso grandilocuente del político no logró conectar con la gente común.
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

clemente / suave
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
Los prisioneros esperaban un juez clemente.
A2 noun /niː/

Knee

rodilla
Meaning
the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans
Example
He fell and scraped his knee on the pavement.
Se cayó y se raspó la rodilla en la acera.
B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

basura; rechazo
Meaning
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something
Example
Please put the refuse in the designated bins.
Por favor, ponga la basura en los cubos designados.
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

esfera
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
La Tierra es casi una esfera perfecta.
B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

contribución
Meaning
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Example
His contribution to the project was vital.
Su contribución al proyecto fue vital.
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

peleador / desordenado
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
A pesar de ser pequeño, era un peleador audaz.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

frío
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
Fue una mañana fría en diciembre.
B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

efectivo
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.
Example
Effective policies drive organizational success.
Las políticas efectivas impulsan el éxito organizacional.
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

destrucción
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
El tribunal castigó a la empresa por la destrucción de pruebas.
B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

estrategias
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
Las estrategias efectivas pueden mitigar los impactos del cambio climático.
C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

abortar; cancelar
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
El piloto decidió abortar la misión por el mal tiempo.
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

pájaro carpintero
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
El pájaro carpintero golpeó contra el roble.
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

urgencia
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
En tiempos de guerra, la urgencia de la situación requiere decisiones rápidas.
A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

cuadrado
Meaning
a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles
Example
The table has a square shape.
La mesa tiene una forma cuadrada.
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

conocimiento superficial
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
Él tiene un conocimiento superficial de español.
C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

pizarra / programar
Meaning
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
Example
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
La reunión está programada para el próximo lunes.
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminio
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
El cuerpo del avión está hecho de aluminio fuerte pero ligero.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

algo que reduce o disminuye la fuerza, efecto o emoción
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
La cancelación del viaje redujo su entusiasmo.
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

aspirante
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
Ella es una aspirante a la beca más alta de la universidad.
C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

desconcertado
Meaning
Completely confused or bewildered.
Example
He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.
Él parecía desconcertado después de escuchar la extraña pregunta.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/

negotiable

negociable
Meaning
Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.
Example
The salary offered is negotiable.
El salario ofrecido es negociable.
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

agroquímico
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
El uso excesivo de agroquímicos puede degradar la calidad del suelo.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

desaprobar
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
El maestro desaprobó firmemente hacer trampa en los exámenes.
A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

equipaje
Meaning
suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
Example
Please check your luggage at the airport counter.
Por favor, revise su equipaje en el mostrador del aeropuerto.
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

hinchar
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
Su estómago comenzó a distenderse después de la gran comida.
A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

iglesia
Meaning
a building used for public Christian worship
Example
The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.
La iglesia antigua en el pueblo fue construida en el siglo XVIII.
B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

pánico
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
Example
The fire alarm caused panic among the students.
La alarma de incendios causó pánico entre los estudiantes.
B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

varios; diferentes tipos de
Meaning
several different; many different types of
Example
She has lived in various countries around the world.
Ella ha vivido en varios países alrededor del mundo.
A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

felicidad
Meaning
relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy
Example
She loves Italian food.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

deadpan

impasible
Meaning
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
Example
She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.
Ella entregó el chiste en una voz completamente impasible.
C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

Ir al campo / expulsión temporal de la universidad
Meaning
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
Example
He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.
Decidió ir al campo en el pueblo para escapar de la vida agitada de la ciudad.
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

sinceridad
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Su sinceridad al disculparse fue evidente para todos.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

factura
Meaning
a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these
Example
The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.
La empresa envió una factura por los suministros de oficina entregados la semana pasada.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

monoteísmo
Meaning
The belief in the existence of only one God.
Example
Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.
El islam y el cristianismo son religiones basadas en el monoteísmo.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

fraude; actividad sospechosa; comportamiento poco ético; engaño
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
La auditoría reveló algo de fraude en los registros financieros de la empresa.
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

expropiación
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
La expropiación de tierras llevó a disputas entre los propietarios de tierras.
C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

enunciación, pronunciación clara
Meaning
The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.
Example
His enunciation was clear during the presentation.
Su enunciación fue clara durante la presentación.
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

horizontes
Meaning
The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.
Example
The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.
El telescopio abre nuevos horizontes para la astronomía.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

inferior
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
Exploraron las regiones inferiores de la cueva.
C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

persona con el impulso irresistible de robar
Meaning
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
Example
The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.
El kleptómano fue atrapado robando en una tienda nuevamente.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

importunate

importuno
Meaning
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
Example
The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals.
El vendedor importuno siguió llamando a pesar de las repetidas negativas.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Unmindful

despreocupado; descuidado;
Meaning
not paying attention; careless; heedless
Example
She was unmindful of the danger around her.
Ella no prestaba atención al peligro a su alrededor.
B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

mineral
Meaning
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
Example
Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.
El calcio es un mineral importante para los huesos fuertes.
C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

peinado
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
Su elegante peinado impresionó a todos en la fiesta.
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

agresor
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
La policía arrestó al agresor en el lugar del crimen.
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

subsidio
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
La subsidización de la agricultura ayuda a los agricultores a mantener la producción de cultivos.
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 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

sopa de mariscos
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
Pedimos bisque de langosta en el restaurante.
B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

radiactividad
Meaning
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example
Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.
La radioactividad se usa en tratamientos médicos como la terapia del cáncer.
B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

racional; sensato; lógico
Meaning
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
Example
She made a rational decision based on the available facts.
Ella tomó una decisión racional basada en los hechos disponibles.
A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

ligeramente
Meaning
to a small degree or extent
Example
The temperature has slightly increased today.
La temperatura ha aumentado ligeramente hoy.
A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

actividades
Meaning
A thing that a person or group does or has done.
Example
Productive activities drive progress.
Las actividades productivas impulsan el progreso.
C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

niño desaliñado
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
El pequeño niño desaliñado pedía comida en la calle.
A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

golpear
Meaning
to strike; to reach a target
Example
He hit the ball with the bat.
Él golpeó la pelota con el bate.
B2 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

iniciar
Meaning
to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity
Example
The company will initiate a new training program.
La empresa iniciará un nuevo programa de capacitación.
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

bastón / símbolo de autoridad
Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
El director levantó su batón para comenzar la sinfonía.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

disimular
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
Él trató de disimular su ira con una sonrisa forzada.
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 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

preámbulo
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
El preámbulo de la constitución describe sus principios fundamentales.
C2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmbər/

encumber

cargar
Meaning
to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress
Example
She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey.
Ella estaba cargada por el equipaje pesado durante su viaje.
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

destreza
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
Su destreza con las palabras impresionó a la audiencia.
C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

miedo irracional y persistente de que las personas están 'tratando de hacerle daño' o lo están observando constantemente
Meaning
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
Example
His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.
Su paranoia constante hacía que fuera difícil confiar en cualquiera.
B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

rinoceronte
Meaning
a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
Example
The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.
El rinoceronte cargó a través de la pradera.
C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

neuroplasticidad
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
La neuroplasticidad permite que el cerebro se recablee después de una lesión.
B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

frescura
Meaning
The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.
Example
The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.
La frescura del aire de la mañana hizo que todos se sintieran vivos.
C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

heterodoxo
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
El profesor era conocido por sus puntos de vista heterodoxos sobre la religión.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

perjurio
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
Fue condenada por perjurio después de dar pruebas falsas.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

tonto / farsante sabio
Meaning
a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty
Example
He acted like a witling among scholars.
Él actuó como un tonto entre los eruditos.
C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

estrés térmico
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
El estrés térmico afecta el crecimiento de las plantas.
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

carga
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
La carga financiera era demasiado pesada para él.
C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

gran éxito
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
La primera actuación del artista fue recibida con gran éxito.
A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

bote
Meaning
a small vessel for traveling over water
Example
We took a small boat to cross the river.
Tomamos un pequeño bote para cruzar el río.
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

asiento
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
Reservé un asiento para ti en el concierto.
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

mariposa
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
La hermosa mariposa se posó sobre la flor.
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

acorde musical
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
Ella rasgueó un acorde simple en la guitarra.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

demostrable
Meaning
clearly able to be shown or proven
Example
There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.
Había evidencia demostrable de que él era inocente.
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

contaminación por metales
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
La contaminación por metales representa graves riesgos para la salud.
C2 noun /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

efluvio
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
El efluvio de la fábrica se extendió por todo el vecindario.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

palanca
Meaning
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
Example
He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.
Él usó una barra de hierro para sacar los clavos viejos.
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

adular, halagar
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
El político fue acusado de complacer los temores de los votantes.
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

aliviar
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
El maestro intentó aliviar los miedos de los estudiantes antes del examen.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪŋ/

Turning

giro; carretera secundaria
Meaning
a place where a road branches off from another; a side road
Example
Take the first turning on the left.
Tome la primera curva a la izquierda.
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.
B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

felicidad
Meaning
to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation
Example
The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

patria
Meaning
a person's native country or region
Example
She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.
Ella regresó a su patria después de diez años en el extranjero.
C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

despreciar
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
El gerente descalificó a sus empleados con comentarios groseros.
B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

adinerado
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
Ella creció en un vecindario adinerado.
B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

producción de oxígeno
Meaning
The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.
Example
Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.
Las plantas son vitales para la producción de oxígeno y el mantenimiento de la vida.
C2 verb /ɪˈnæmər/

enamor

enamorar
Meaning
to be filled with love or admiration for
Example
She was enamored with the beautiful scenery.
Ella estaba enamorada con el hermoso paisaje.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

contable; numerable
Meaning
capable of being counted; countable
Example
The stars in the sky are not numerable.
Las estrellas en el cielo no son numerables.
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

hacer un sonido repetido de golpecitos suaves / hablar rápidamente de manera mecánica
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
La lluvia golpeaba suavemente en la ventana.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

toque de tierra
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
El avión realizó un toque de tierra suave.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

medicina que contiene opio
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
Los doctores antes recetaban paregórico para tratar la diarrea en los niños.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

hidroponía
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
La hidroponía permite que los cultivos crezcan sin tierra.
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

acariciar
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
Ella acarició suavemente el pelaje del gato.
A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

pudín
Meaning
a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming
Example
My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.
Mi abuela hace un delicioso pudín de chocolate para el postre.
C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

pliegue
Meaning
a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself
Example
She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.
Ella agregó un pliegue a la falda para más volumen.
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

conciso
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
Un discurso conciso es más impactante que uno largo.
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

desmentir, exponer la falsedad de
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
Los científicos desmintieron el mito de que las vacunas causan autismo.
B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

de vanguardia, innovador, tecnología de última generación
Meaning
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
Example
This company develops cutting-edge technology.
Esta empresa desarrolla tecnología de vanguardia.
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

prudencia
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
Ella invirtió su dinero con gran prudencia.
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

priorato
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
El antiguo priorato fue convertido en un museo.
C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

Rangoon creeper
Meaning
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
Example
The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.
El Rangoon creeper cubrió toda la cerca con sus flores de fragancia dulce.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

fugaz
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
La juventud es hermosa pero fugaz.
C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

auxiliar
Meaning
(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support
Example
The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.
El hospital tiene un generador de energía auxiliar en caso de emergencias.