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B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

falso, engañoso
Meaning
not genuine; fraudulent or insincere
Example
He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.
Él dio una sonrisa falsa para ocultar sus verdaderos sentimientos.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

Graffiti

escritura o dibujos hechos de manera ilegal en una pared u otra superficie en un lugar público
Meaning
writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
Example
The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists.
Las paredes del metro estaban cubiertas con graffiti colorido creado por artistas locales.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

incompleto
Meaning
Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.
Example
His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.
Sus ideas incompletas necesitaban más investigación para ser desarrolladas.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

mercader
Meaning
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
Example
The merchant sold spices from distant lands.
El mercader vendió especias de tierras lejanas.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər hen/

Water hen

gallineta
Meaning
a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands
Example
The water hen swam gracefully across the pond.
La gallineta nadó elegantemente a través del estanque.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

provisional
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
El juez emitió una orden provisional para mantener el statu quo hasta la audiencia.
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

tirar
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
Por favor, tira de la puerta para abrirla.
C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

dogma
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
El líder religioso se adhirió estrictamente al dogma tradicional.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

incompetente
Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
Lo despidieron porque era incompetente en su trabajo.
C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

preexistencia
Meaning
the state of existing before something else
Example
Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.
Los filósofos a menudo debatían sobre la preexistencia del alma.
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

herramientas digitales
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
Las escuelas están integrando herramientas digitales para mejorar el aprendizaje.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

intervenir
Meaning
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
Example
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
La maestra tuvo que intervenir para detener la pelea entre los estudiantes.
A1 verb /faɪnd/

find

encontrar
Meaning
to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden
Example
I can't find my keys anywhere.
No puedo encontrar mis llaves en ninguna parte.
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

proporcional
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
El salario será proporcional a la experiencia.
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

gorrión
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
El gorrión cantó alegremente desde la rama del árbol.
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

cese
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
El ruido finalmente llegó a un cese después de medianoche.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

exalt

exaltar, ensalzar
Meaning
to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power
Example
The community exalted the teacher for his dedication.
La comunidad exaltó al maestro por su dedicación.
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

aparente
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
Pronto quedó claro que no estaba diciendo la verdad.
B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

alerta
Meaning
quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive
Example
The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.
El perro alerta ladró al extraño que se acercaba a la casa.
B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

rompo, directo
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
Sus comentarios directos ofendieron a algunas personas.
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

matricularse
Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
Ella se matriculó en la Universidad de Oxford el año pasado.
A2 noun /tuːl/

tool

herramienta
Meaning
a device or implement used to carry out a particular function
Example
He used a hammer as a tool to fix the chair.
Usó un martillo como herramienta para arreglar la silla.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

semillas de albahaca
Meaning
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
Example
I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.
Añadí semillas de albahaca a mi limonada para una bebida refrescante.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

gruñón
Meaning
bad-tempered and unfriendly
Example
The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.
El camarero nos miró de forma gruñona cuando pedimos más agua.
B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

suite
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
Se hospedaron en la suite presidencial del hotel.
A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

población
Meaning
All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.
Example
The population supported autonomy.
La población apoyó la autonomía.
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

médula del árbol de plátano
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
La médula del árbol de plátano se usa comúnmente en la cocina tradicional bengalí.
B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

amargo; de sabor fuerte; que expresa ira o decepción
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
La medicina tenía un sabor amargo.
A2 noun, verb /raʊ/ (argument), /roʊ/ (line of things)

row

fila / discusión
Meaning
A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.
Example
They had a loud row about money.
Tuvieron una fuerte discusión sobre el dinero.
C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

mezcla confusa
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
El ensayo era una mezcla confusa de ideas no relacionadas.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

ineficiente
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
El sistema de computadoras antiguo era ineficiente y desperdiciaba mucho tiempo.
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

plan de estudios
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
El profesor entregó el plan de estudios el primer día de clase.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

cosquilloso, sensible
Meaning
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
Example
She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.
Ella es muy cosquillosa y se echa a reír cuando la tocan en los pies.
C2 noun /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/

Corica soborna

pez kachki
Meaning
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
Example
Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry.
Corica soborna es un ingrediente popular en el curry de pescado bengalí tradicional.
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

simular
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
El piloto tuvo que simular un aterrizaje de emergencia durante el entrenamiento.
C1 noun /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/

euthanasia

muerte asistida
Meaning
The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
Example
The debate about euthanasia raises difficult ethical questions.
El debate sobre la eutanasia plantea preguntas éticas difíciles.
A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

apenas; difícilmente; casi no
Meaning
scarcely; barely; almost not at all
Example
I could hardly believe what I was seeing.
Casi no podía creer lo que estaba viendo.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

iniciativas globales
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
Las iniciativas globales inspiran mejores prácticas de gestión de residuos.
C1 noun /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

oscillation

oscilación
Meaning
The movement back and forth at a regular speed.
Example
The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.
La oscilación del péndulo controla el reloj.
C1 adjective /ˈʌndərhænd/

underhand

engañoso
Meaning
done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
Example
The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.
El político fue acusado de usar tácticas engañosas para ganar las elecciones.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

convencional
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
Muchos agricultores aún utilizan métodos de cultivo convencionales.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

iluminación
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
La iluminación en el restaurante creó un ambiente cálido y acogedor.
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 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

abadesa (mujer al cargo de un convento)
Meaning
the woman in charge of a convent of nuns
Example
The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.
La abadesa dio la bienvenida a los visitantes al convento.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊləs/

undulous

ondulado
Meaning
Having a wavy surface or form.
Example
The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset.
El artista pintó el mar ondulado al atardecer.
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

pequeño en tamaño o cantidad; insuficiente; apenas adecuado
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
El campo de refugiados tenía suministros de comida escasos.
B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

riego
Meaning
The artificial application of water to land or soil.
Example
Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
Los sistemas de riego mejoran los rendimientos de los cultivos en regiones secas.
A1 adjective /red/

Red

rojo
Meaning
having the color of blood or fire; of the color red
Example
She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido rojo a la fiesta.
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

recuerdo
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
Ella guardó el boleto como un recuerdo de su primer concierto juntos.
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

misantropía
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
Su misantropía era evidente en la forma en que evitaba a las personas.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

tajante
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
Su crítica tajante a la política no dejó lugar a malentendidos.
C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

romper un compromiso
Meaning
to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment
Example
The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.
La empresa rompió su promesa de aumentar los salarios.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

sin energía
Meaning
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She felt listless after working long hours without rest.
Se sintió sin energía después de trabajar durante largas horas sin descanso.
B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

de manera atractiva
Meaning
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
Example
The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.
La habitación estaba decorada de manera atractiva con luces suaves y plantas.
A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

canadiense
Meaning
Relating to Canada or its people.
Example
She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.
Ella disfruta de la cultura y las tradiciones canadienses.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

sorprendente
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
La noticia del accidente fue sorprendente para todos.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

catastrófico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
La guerra tuvo efectos catastróficos en la economía del país.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

patrocinio
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
El evento fue posible gracias al patrocinio de varias grandes empresas.
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

esclavitud, sometimiento
Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
Estaba bajo el dominio del líder poderoso.
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

suma, resumen
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
El abogado dio un poderoso resumen del caso.
C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

ablución
Meaning
the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes
Example
He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.
Él realizó su ablución matutina antes de la oración.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

capellán
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
El capellán del ejército ofreció oraciones antes de la batalla.
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

entrenador
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
El entrenador de fútbol motivó a su equipo antes del partido.
B2 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

embalse
Meaning
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
Example
The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.
La ciudad construyó un nuevo embalse para garantizar suficiente agua potable para sus residentes.
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.
A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

a pesar de
Meaning
Without being affected by; in spite of.
Example
He continued his work despite the difficulties.
Continuó su trabajo a pesar de las dificultades.
C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

tacaño
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
Él era demasiado tacaño para dejar una propina decente.
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

triste
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
La balada triste trajo lágrimas a sus ojos.
C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

inconvencible
Meaning
not able to be convinced or persuaded
Example
She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.
Ella permaneció inconvencible a pesar de todos nuestros argumentos.
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

cenar
Meaning
to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day
Example
We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.
Normalmente cenamos a las siete de la tarde.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

costoso
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Su error resultó ser muy costoso para la empresa.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfjuːʒən/

fusion

fusión
Meaning
the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity
Example
The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Asian and European cuisines.
El restaurante ofrece una fusión única de cocinas asiática y europea.
A2 noun /kənˈtrəʊl/

control

control
Meaning
The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
Example
Proper control measures are necessary.
Se requieren medidas de control adecuadas.
C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

refrán
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
El viejo refrán dice que la honestidad es la mejor política.
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

posiblemente
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
Ella es posiblemente la jugadora más talentosa del equipo.
B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

doloroso
Meaning
causing physical or emotional pain
Example
The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.
La lesión fue muy dolorosa y necesitaba atención inmediata.
C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

desalojar
Meaning
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
Example
The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.
El arrendador decidió desalojar a los inquilinos por no pagar el alquiler.
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

estrangular
Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
El villano intentó estrangular a su oponente en el callejón oscuro.
B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

nuclear
Meaning
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Example
The country is developing nuclear energy.
El país está desarrollando energía nuclear.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

represivo
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
El gobierno represivo prohibió todas las formas de protesta.
A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

más tarde
Meaning
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
Example
We will discuss the details later.
Discutiremos los detalles más tarde.
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

Cigüeña
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
La cigüeña construyó su nido en la cima de la chimenea alta.
A2 adjective /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

expensive

caro
Meaning
costing a lot of money
Example
That car is too expensive for me to buy.
Ese coche es demasiado caro para que pueda comprarlo.
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

descenso / linaje
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
Los escaladores comenzaron su descenso desde la cima de la montaña.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

simplificar
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
El profesor simplificó la ecuación compleja para los estudiantes.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

máquina automática
Meaning
A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
Example
He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.
Él trabajaba como un autómata, sin mostrar ninguna emoción.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

consecuencias
Meaning
Results or effects of an action or condition.
Example
The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.
Las consecuencias de ignorar los protocolos de seguridad pueden ser graves.
B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

tono, lanzamiento
Meaning
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
Example
The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.
El tono del cantante fue perfecto durante la actuación.
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

planisferio
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
El astrónomo utilizó un planisferio para identificar las constelaciones.
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

puntual
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
Ella siempre es puntual para las reuniones.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

derivado / basado
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
La película fue criticada por ser demasiado derivada de trabajos anteriores.
C1 noun /ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

gravitas

gravedad
Meaning
Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.
Example
The judge spoke with great gravitas.
El juez habló con gran gravedad.
B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

luchador por la libertad
Meaning
a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country
Example
The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.
El luchador por la libertad dedicó su vida a la liberación de su patria.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

de primera mano; directamente
Meaning
directly experienced or obtained; from the original source
Example
I experienced the earthquake first-hand.
Experimenté el terremoto de primera mano.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

indescriptible
Meaning
impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
Example
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
La belleza del atardecer era indescriptible.
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

joyería
Meaning
ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones
Example
She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.
Ella llevaba joyería hermosa en la boda.
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

desesperado
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
Ella hizo una llamada desesperada a su familia después del accidente.
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

decisión
Meaning
a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding
Example
Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.
Tomar la decisión correcta requirió un análisis cuidadoso de todas las opciones disponibles.
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

aluvión
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
El aluvión en las orillas de los ríos es muy fértil para la agricultura.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

erstwhile

antiguo
Meaning
former or in the past
Example
They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.
Fueron amigos antiguos, pero ya no hablan.
B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

élite
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
Solo la élite fue invitada al evento exclusivo.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

resbaladizo
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
El suelo mojado estaba muy resbaladizo después de limpiarlo.
B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

asignar
Meaning
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
Example
The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.
El gerente asignará tareas a los nuevos empleados.
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 /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

dilatorio
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
El comité fue criticado por su respuesta dilatoria a la crisis.
C1 noun /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

ingresos
Meaning
money obtained from an event, activity, or sale
Example
The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.
Los ingresos del evento benéfico fueron donados al orfanato.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

adjuramentar
Meaning
to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty
Example
The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.
El testigo fue adjurado a decir la verdad en el tribunal.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkleɪmd/

Unclaimed

no reclamado; no solicitado; abandonado o sin dueño
Meaning
not claimed by anyone; not demanded or requested; abandoned or ownerless
Example
The unclaimed luggage was stored in the airport's lost property department.
El equipaje no reclamado fue almacenado en el departamento de objetos perdidos del aeropuerto.
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

beneficiario
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
El beneficiario del fondo de becas expresó un sincero agradecimiento.
B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

gen
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
El color de los ojos está influenciado por los genes heredados de los padres.
C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

descarado
Meaning
Bold and without shame; shameless.
Example
She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.
Ella hizo un intento descarado de mentir frente a todos.
A2 adjective /ˈriː.sənt/

Recent

reciente; nuevo; actual;
Meaning
happening not long ago; new; current;
Example
The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.
Los recientes cambios en los patrones climáticos preocupan a los científicos.
A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

fruta
Meaning
The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.
Example
Mango is my favorite fruit.
El mango es mi fruta favorita.
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

convocar, llamar
Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
El rey convocó a sus asesores al tribunal.
C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

estratificación oceánica
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
La estratificación oceánica afecta la biodiversidad marina.
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

hipnotismo
Meaning
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
Example
He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.
Estudió el hipnotismo como parte de su carrera en psicología.
B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

despegue
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
El despegue del avión se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.
C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

savia / agotar
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
El largo viaje comenzó a agotar su energía.
C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

tornado
Meaning
A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.
Example
The twister destroyed several houses in the village.
El tornado destruyó varias casas en el pueblo.