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B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

morir
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
Muchos soldados murieron en la guerra.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

punto culminante
Meaning
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
Example
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
La película alcanzó su punto culminante durante la escena de la batalla final.
C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

tonterías, necedades
Meaning
a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness
Example
The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.
El discurso estaba lleno de tonterías que aburrían a la audiencia.
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

amenaza
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
El conductor imprudente era una amenaza para todos en la carretera.
C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

enigmático
Meaning
mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand
Example
He gave me an enigmatic smile.
Él me dio una sonrisa enigmática.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

decisivo o fatal
Meaning
having significant or disastrous consequences
Example
Their fateful decision changed the course of history.
Su decisión decisiva cambió el curso de la historia.
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

historiador
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
El historiador dio una conferencia sobre civilizaciones antiguas.
B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

pan
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
Ella compró una barra de pan fresco de la panadería.
C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

nanotecnología
Meaning
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.
Example
Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.
La nanotecnología está avanzando en los tratamientos médicos.
C1 verb /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

pillage

saquear
Meaning
to rob or plunder a place, especially during war
Example
The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables.
El ejército invasor saqueó la aldea y se llevó todas las cosas valiosas.
B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

aprovechar
Meaning
to make use of something; to be of use or benefit
Example
You should avail yourself of this opportunity.
Deberías aprovechar esta oportunidad.
B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

acuerdo
Meaning
An official agreement or treaty.
Example
The accord emphasized gradual progress.
El acuerdo enfatizó el progreso gradual.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

necromante
Meaning
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
Example
The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.
Los aldeanos temían al viejo necromante que vivía al borde del bosque.
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

resonar
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
Sus palabras resonaron con la audiencia.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

ganado
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
El granjero criaba ganado para suministrar carne y leche para el mercado.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irremediable
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
El daño al antiguo manuscrito era irremediable.
A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ah
Meaning
used to express realization, surprise, or relief
Example
Ah, now I understand what you mean.
¡Ah, ahora entiendo lo que quieres decir!
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

instructivo
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
La conferencia fue muy instructiva y atractiva.
C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

curativo
Meaning
Able to cure disease or restore health.
Example
The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.
El médico prescribió un tratamiento curativo para la enfermedad.
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

su (de mujer) cosa
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
Esa bolsa azul es suya.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

convertible, coche con techo plegable
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
Ella condujo su nuevo convertible por la carretera costera.
C1 verb /ˈɒfsɛt/

offset

compensar
Meaning
To counterbalance or compensate for something.
Example
The company's losses were offset by gains in other departments.
Las pérdidas de la compañía fueron compensadas por las ganancias en otros departamentos.
B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

académico
Meaning
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
Example
She has an outstanding academic record.
Ella tiene un registro académico sobresaliente.
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

dejar caer
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
Los árboles dejan caer sus hojas en otoño.
B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

felicidad
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

transmitir
Meaning
to send or pass something from one place or person to another
Example
The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.
La antena puede transmitir señales a larga distancia.
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

caminar / aumento
Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
Decidimos hacer una caminata en las colinas este fin de semana.
C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

representar
Meaning
to represent or be a typical example of something
Example
His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.
Su estilo de liderazgo representa la nueva cultura corporativa.
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

ambivalente
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
Ella estaba ambivalente acerca de aceptar la nueva oferta de trabajo.
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

fiesta ruidosa
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
Estaban agotados después de una noche de fiesta ruidosa.
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

subastador
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
El subastador aumentó rápidamente el precio mientras los compradores competían.
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənz/

decisions

decisiones
Meaning
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.
Example
Making the right decisions in time was key to the project's success.
Tomar las decisiones correctas a tiempo fue clave para el éxito del proyecto.
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

omitir
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
Por favor, no omitas detalles importantes de tu informe.
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

sostenido
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
La propuesta no fue sostenida.
B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

reproductivo
Meaning
Relating to the reproduction of offspring.
Example
The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.
El ciclo reproductivo de las plagas puede causar infestaciones rápidas.
C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

desviarse
Meaning
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.
Example
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
Él tiende a desviarse del plan original.
B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

valientemente
Meaning
in a way that shows courage and determination
Example
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.
El bombero entró valientemente en el edificio en llamas.
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.
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

perdurar más tiempo que
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
El viejo castillo ha perdurado más que muchas generaciones.
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

agenda
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
La agenda de la reunión incluye discusiones sobre el presupuesto.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/

explain

explicar
Meaning
to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail
Example
The teacher explained the difficult concept to the students.
El maestro explicó el concepto difícil a los estudiantes.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

requisito
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
El trabajo tiene requisitos educativos específicos.
B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

tensión; presión; agotamiento;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
Trabajar muchas horas puso una tensión en su salud.
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

circunloquio
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de circunloquios.
B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

shock
Meaning
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Example
The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.
La noticia de su repentina partida fue un shock para todos.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

sarna
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
El perro callejero estaba sufriendo de sarna.
C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

erróneo, incorrecto
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
Sus suposiciones eran completamente erróneas.
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

astuto o sagaz
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
Sus observaciones astutas ayudaron a resolver el problema complejo.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

trascendental
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
La meditación puede llevar a experiencias trascendentales.
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

prohibitivo
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
Las leyes prohibitivas fueron estrictamente aplicadas en la región.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

inflexible
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
Su actitud inflexible dificultó las negociaciones.
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.
B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

retumbado
Meaning
To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.
Example
The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.
Las palabras de gratitud retumbaron en su corazón.
B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

elegible
Meaning
Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.
Solo los candidatos elegibles son considerados para los nombramientos.
B1 noun /twiːt/

Tweet

piar
Meaning
a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter
Example
I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.
Escuché el dulce tweet de un gorrión esta mañana.
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

lavar
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
Ella lavó su cara con agua fría.
C1 noun flɛər

flair

habilidad natural
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
Ella tiene una habilidad especial para el diseño, siempre creando trabajos visualmente impresionantes.
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

sustitución
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
La sustitución del antiguo sistema por el nuevo fue difícil.
B1 noun /ˈen.tri/

Entry

entrada; inscripción
Meaning
an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record
Example
His entry into the competition was submitted just before the deadline.
Su entrada en la competencia fue presentada justo antes de la fecha límite.
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

densamente
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
El bosque estaba densamente cubierto de altos pinos.
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

encajar perfectamente
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
Sus planes encajan perfectamente con nuestros objetivos.
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

acertijo
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
El antiguo acertijo desconcertó a todos los eruditos durante años.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərəbl/

inconsiderable

insignificante
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The donation was not inconsiderable, though smaller than expected.
La donación no fue insignificante, aunque más pequeña de lo esperado.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

indispensable
Meaning
Absolutely necessary, essential
Example
Water is indispensable for human survival.
El agua es indispensable para la supervivencia humana.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

camión motorizado
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
El camión motorizado entregó verduras frescas al mercado.
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

cabina
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
Él entró en la cabina de votación para emitir su voto.
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

colosal
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
Las colosales pirámides de Egipto son una maravilla de la arquitectura.
A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

salida
Meaning
A way out of a place; the act of leaving.
Example
He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.
Él rápidamente encontró la salida más cercana durante el simulacro de incendio.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

cojear / débil
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
Él cojeó después de lastimarse el tobillo.
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

momentáneo
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
Hubo un silencio momentáneo en la habitación.
A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

negro
Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido negro a la fiesta.
A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

disponible
Meaning
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
Example
The product is now available in all stores.
El producto ahora está disponible en todas las tiendas.
B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

factual; basado en hechos; verdadero
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
El informe contiene solo información factual.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

pequeña falta
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
Olvidar llamar fue solo una pequeña falta, no un error serio.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

venerado
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
El profesor venerado fue honrado con un premio.
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

azalea
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
El jardín estaba lleno de azaleas floreciendo en primavera.
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

pudor excesivo
Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
Su pudor excesivo a menudo hacía que los demás se sintieran incómodos durante las discusiones abiertas.
C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

establecer una relación
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
Los investigadores descubrieron que la dieta y la salud mental se correlacionan fuertemente.
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

subvertir
Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
Los rebeldes intentaron subvertir el gobierno.
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

contraposición
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
La contraposición de las dos teorías destacó sus diferencias.
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

rotar
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
La Tierra rota sobre su eje cada 24 horas.
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 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

bigámico
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
El hombre fue arrestado por ser un bigamista.
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 noun /ˈdoʊneɪtər/

donator

donante
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.
Example
The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum.
El donante deseaba permanecer en el anonimato después de contribuir con una gran suma.
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

simulación
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
La simulación ayudó a los estudiantes a comprender la teoría compleja.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

posponer
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
La reunión fue pospuesta hasta la próxima semana.
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

equipaje; pertenencias personales;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
Por favor, recoja su equipaje en la cinta transportadora en el aeropuerto.
C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

mandato
Meaning
the period of time during which someone holds an office or position
Example
During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.
Durante su mandato como CEO, la empresa se expandió globalmente.
A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

primero
Meaning
coming before all others in time, order, or importance
Example
She was the first to arrive at the meeting.
Ella fue la primera en llegar a la reunión.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

refutable
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
Su teoría era refutable porque podía ser probada experimentalmente.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

una forma torcida o doblada; el acto de torcerse fuera de la forma normal
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
La contorsión del gimnasta asombró a la audiencia.
C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

inculcar
Meaning
Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.
Example
Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
Los padres deberían inculcar buenos valores en sus hijos.
B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

obesidad
Meaning
The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
Example
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
La obesidad aumenta el riesgo de diabetes y enfermedades cardíacas.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

intoxicante
Meaning
a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication
Example
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.
El alcohol es el intoxicante más comúnmente usado en muchas culturas.
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

rinconcito
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
Ella colocó una silla de lectura en el rincón cerca de la ventana.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

ladrón
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
El ladrón fue atrapado tras una rápida persecución policial.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

insistencia
Meaning
the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly
Example
At his insistence, we stayed longer.
A su insistencia, nos quedamos más tiempo.
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

estimular / incentivar
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
El elogio del maestro lo estimuló a estudiar más duro.
B1 noun əˈreɪndʒmənt

arrangement

disposición
Meaning
The way things are organized, positioned, or structured.
Example
The arrangement of protons in the nucleus is critical.
La disposición de los protones en el núcleo es crítica.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

propietario
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
El arrendador cobró el alquiler mensual de todos los inquilinos.
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

cobrar/cargar
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
La tienda cobra un cargo adicional por la entrega a domicilio.
C1 adjective /ˈrʌs.tɪk/

Rustic

sencillo y no sofisticado; relacionado con áreas rurales
Meaning
simple and unsophisticated; relating to rural areas
Example
The rustic cottage had wooden beams and a thatched roof.
La cabaña rústica tenía vigas de madera y un techo de paja.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

coleccionista
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
Él es un coleccionista de sellos con miles de artículos raros.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

bilioso
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
Se volvió bilioso después de escuchar la crítica injusta.
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

rango de audición
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
Los niños susurraron secretos fuera del alcance de los padres.
B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

demostración, manifestación
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
Los trabajadores organizaron una manifestación por mejores salarios.
C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

hablar de forma áspera o raspar con un sonido grueso
Meaning
to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound
Example
He rasped out a warning before collapsing.
él raspó una advertencia antes de desmayarse.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

pelea, desgastarse
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
Trató de mantenerse calmado, pero sus nervios empezaron a desgastarse durante la discusión.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

household

hogar
Meaning
All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.
Example
There are five people in our household.
Hay cinco personas en nuestro hogar.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

intimidar
Meaning
To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
Example
The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.
El matón intentó intimidar a los niños más pequeños.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

cohesión
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
El equipo mostró excelente cohesión durante el proyecto.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

dispepsia, malhumorado
Meaning
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
Example
After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.
Después de la comida pesada, se sintió dispepsico e incómodo.
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

vínculo; bono
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
El fuerte vínculo entre la madre y el niño era evidente.
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

extirpar
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
El cirujano extirpó el tumor con éxito.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

ajustable; modificable; regulable;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
Esta silla tiene una altura ajustable.
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

gravedad; severidad; dureza
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
La severidad de la tormenta causó daños generalizados en toda la ciudad.
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

beber de un trago
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
Él bebió de un trago una jarra de cerveza después del largo día.
C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

columna con figura femenina esculpida
Meaning
A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.
Example
The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.
El antiguo templo presentaba una caryátide sosteniendo el techo.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Revolución Industrial
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
La Revolución Industrial marcó un cambio en los procesos de producción.
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

conjugar
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
Se les pide a los estudiantes que conjuguen el verbo 'ser'.