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C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

política, sistema de gobierno
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
La antigua política griega tenía un sistema de ciudades-estado.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

restricción, crítica
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
La nueva ley impuso una restricción severa a la libertad de expresión.
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

Britania
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
Britania ha sido un símbolo de Gran Bretaña desde la época romana.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

antiquear
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
El auge de las cámaras digitales dejó obsoleta la fotografía tradicional en película.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

tutelario
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
Se creía que el espíritu tutelar del bosque protegía a los viajeros.
C2 noun /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

felicidad
Meaning
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
Example
The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

flauta pequeña
Meaning
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
Example
She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.
Ella tocó una melodía animada en el piccolo durante el concierto.
C2 noun ˈtɪl.ɪdʒ

tillage

labranza
Meaning
The preparation of land for growing crops.
Example
Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion.
La labranza excesiva puede causar erosión del suelo.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

libertad ilimitada
Meaning
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
Example
She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.
Disfrutó de libertad ilimitada en su nueva vida en el extranjero.
C2 verb /rɪˈkjʊə/

recure

curar de nuevo
Meaning
to cure again; to remedy a second time
Example
The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.
El doctor tuvo que curar nuevamente la herida después de que se reabriera.
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

ejercicio físico
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
Ella practica calistenia todas las mañanas en el parque.
C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

perturbar
Meaning
to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled
Example
She was not fazed by the unexpected question.
Ella no se perturbó por la pregunta inesperada.
C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

bagre
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
El pez mystus se encuentra comúnmente en los ríos y arroyos del sur de Asia.
C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

proponer
Meaning
To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.
Example
The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.
El profesor propuso una nueva teoría sobre el cambio climático.
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebeian

persona común
Meaning
common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes
Example
The festival was enjoyed by both plebeian and noble citizens.
El festival fue disfrutado tanto por los plebeyos como por los ciudadanos nobles.
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

sereno
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
Ella a menudo recuerda los días serenos de su niñez.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

inefable
Meaning
Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.
Example
She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.
Ella estaba llena de una alegría inefable al escuchar las noticias de su éxito.
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

deteriorar
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
La casa abandonada comenzó a deteriorarse con los años.
C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

despojar/criticar severamente
Meaning
to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely
Example
The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.
El chef despojó el pescado antes de cocinarlo.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

anhelo, deseo
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
Después de años en el extranjero, desarrolló un profundo deseo por la comida tradicional de su tierra natal.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

placer derivado de la desgracia ajena
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
Sintió una sensación de schadenfreude cuando su rival fracasó.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

transparente
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
El agua transparente del lago reflejaba el cielo perfectamente.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

respetuoso
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
Siempre fue respetuoso con sus maestros.
C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

Piojo
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
El niño tenía un piojo en su cabello.
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

lascivo
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
El tabloide publicó una historia lasciva sobre la celebridad.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

pertenencias
Meaning
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
Example
The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.
La casa fue vendida junto con todas sus pertenencias, incluyendo el garaje y el jardín.
C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

sonámbulo
Meaning
A person who sleepwalks.
Example
The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.
El sonámbulo salió de la casa por la noche.
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

ocular
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
El paciente fue referido a un especialista para tratamiento ocular.
C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

asperidad
Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
Habló con aspereza cuando la interrumpieron.
C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

contigüidad
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
La contigüidad de los dos países facilita el comercio.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

corromper
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Example
The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.
La novela muestra cómo la riqueza puede corromper el carácter de una persona.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

escena idílica
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
Su luna de miel fue una escena idílica en una isla tropical.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

sinérgico
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
Los dos departamentos tienen una relación sinérgica que aumenta la productividad.
C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

desprestigio
Meaning
The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.
Example
Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.
Su constante desprestigio de los demás la hizo impopular.
C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

misterio, desconcierto
Meaning
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
Example
The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.
La audiencia miró con desconcierto mientras el mago realizaba sus trucos.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

quejoso
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
Él es un gruñón por la mañana antes del café.
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

lungi
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
Llevaba un cómodo lungi mientras descansaba en casa.
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

protuberante
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
Su barriga protuberante se mostró después de la comida.
C2 verb /ɪˈnəʊbəl/

ennoble

ennoblecer
Meaning
to give someone a noble rank or to elevate in dignity or honor
Example
His selfless actions ennobled his character in the eyes of others.
Sus acciones desinteresadas enaltecieron su carácter a los ojos de los demás.
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

requesón
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
El cocinero preparó requesón fresco cuajando leche tibia con jugo de limón.
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

criticar severamente
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
El maestro criticó severamente a los estudiantes por no completar su tarea.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

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

autarky

autarquía, autosuficiencia
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
Algunas naciones buscan la autarquía para reducir la dependencia de las importaciones.
C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

en la oscuridad
Meaning
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
Example
The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.
Las criaturas del bosque se movían en la oscuridad durante la noche.
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

felicidad
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

Escorbuto
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
Los marineros a menudo sufrían de escorbuto durante largos viajes en el mar sin frutas frescas.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

imprudente
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
Sus hábitos imprudentes lo dejaron sin ahorros.
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

somnífero
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
La conferencia somnífera del profesor puso a la mitad de la clase a dormir.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

flexible y grácil
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
Su figura flexible le permitió moverse como una bailarina.
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 ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

reflexión, meditación
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
Después de mucha reflexión, tomó la decisión final.
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

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

chicanery

engaño
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
Se acusó al político de engaño para ganar las elecciones.
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

dolor
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
La nación estaba en profundo dolor después de la tragedia.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

diatómico
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
El oxígeno es una molécula diatómica.
C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

taciturno
Meaning
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Example
He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.
Era un hombre taciturno que rara vez hablaba en las reuniones.
C2 noun /hʊˈzɑːr/

hussar

husar
Meaning
a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry
Example
The hussar rode swiftly across the battlefield.
El husar cabalgó rápidamente a través del campo de batalla.
C2 verb /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

equivocate

hablar ambiguamente
Meaning
To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
Example
The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.
El político equivocó cuando le preguntaron sobre el escándalo.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

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

betake

dirigirse a; recurrir a
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
Después de cenar, se dirigió a su habitación para leer.
C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

vacío
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
Ella dio una sonrisa vacía durante la discusión seria.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/

Mustard leaf

hoja de mostaza
Meaning
green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking
Example
We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry.
Cocinamos hoja de mostaza con pescado en un curry bengalí tradicional.
C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

regicidio
Meaning
the act of killing a king
Example
The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.
Los conspiradores fueron ejecutados por cometer regicidio.
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

barril grande
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
El sótano estaba lleno de barriles grandes de cerveza.
C2 noun /ˌɑːbdʒərˈɡeɪʃən/

objurgation

reprensión severa
Meaning
a harsh scolding or strong rebuke
Example
His misconduct earned him a severe objurgation from the manager.
Su mala conducta le valió una severa reprensión por parte del gerente.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

interposition

intervención
Meaning
The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.
Example
The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.
La intervención del gerente evitó que una discusión acalorada se intensificara.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

complejo
Meaning
Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.
Example
The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.
Las nuevas regulaciones fiscales son tan complejas que pocos las entienden.
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

luminescencia
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
La luminescencia de las luciérnagas iluminó el bosque.
C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

procesión fúnebre
Meaning
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
Example
A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.
Una procesión de dolientes siguió el ataúd hasta el cementerio.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

próspero / glorioso
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
A menudo recordaba los días prósperos de su juventud.
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

adulador
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
El gerente estaba rodeado de aduladores que estaban de acuerdo con todo lo que decía.
C2 verb /ɪˈfjuːz/

effuse

derramar
Meaning
To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.
Example
She effused gratitude for the help she received.
Ella derramó gratitud por la ayuda que recibió.
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

alcanfor
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
El templo estaba lleno del humo fragante del alcanfor ardiendo.
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

persona que vaga sin propósito en un lugar
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
La policía interrogó al loiterer fuera de la tienda.
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

indirecta
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
La indirecta del gerente fue dirigida hacia su competidor.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

tonterías sin valor o cosas ostentosas pero sin valor
Meaning
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
Example
The speech was full of political trumpery.
El discurso estaba lleno de tonterías políticas.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

incómodo
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
La caja era demasiado incómoda para subir por las escaleras.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

despreocupación
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Ella caminaba con un aire de despreocupación, sin preocuparse por los desafíos que venían.
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

bendición
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
El sacerdote dio su bendición a los recién casados.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

metrónomo
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
Ella practicaba el piano con un metrónomo para mantener el ritmo constante.
C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

absorber, asimilar, beber
Meaning
Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.
Example
He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.
Intentó absorber la sabiduría de su mentor.
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

pertinente
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
El derecho de paso es pertinente a la propiedad del propietario.
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 /ˈænʒənuː/

ingenue

jovencita inocente
Meaning
an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater
Example
She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.
Ella interpretó el papel de la jovencita inocente en la obra con gran encanto.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

anguila de pantano asiática
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
La anguila de pantano asiática puede respirar aire y sobrevivir en aguas fangosas poco profundas.
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

choza
Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
Los refugiados vivían en una choza improvisada.
C2 noun /krəˈnɒmɪtər/

chronometer

cronómetro
Meaning
An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.
Example
The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.
El marinero confió en el cronómetro para determinar su posición en el mar.
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

marea baja
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
Durante una marea baja, el cambio en el nivel del agua es mínimo.
C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

consecuencia directa o natural
Meaning
a direct or natural consequence or result
Example
One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.
Una consecuencia de la nueva política fue el aumento de la conciencia pública.
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

preceder
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
Una introducción corta generalmente antecede al texto principal.
C2 noun /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

bastón de batir
Meaning
a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids
Example
Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.
La abuela usó un bastón de batir para hacer mantequilla fresca.
C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

empate
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
La carrera terminó en un empate entre los dos corredores.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

heptarquía
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
El libro de historia describió la heptarquía de la Inglaterra anglosajona.
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

engañoso
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
Sus promesas resultaron ser engañosas y poco confiables.
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
Las instrucciones complejas confundieron a los nuevos empleados.
C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

una táctica de retrasar la acción legislativa mediante discursos prolongados; usar tal táctica
Meaning
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
Example
The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.
El senador filibusteó durante horas para evitar que se aprobara el proyecto de ley.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
C2 noun /dɪˈstɛnʃən/

distention

distensión
Meaning
The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.
Example
The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention.
El paciente se quejó de dolor abdominal y distensión.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

relacionado con el oído
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
El doctor usó un termómetro auricular para revisar la temperatura del paciente.
C2 noun /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

reunión informal
Meaning
an informal meeting or conference to discuss something
Example
The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.
El equipo celebró una reunión rápida antes de la presentación.
C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

oleandro
Meaning
a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers
Example
The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.
Las hermosas flores de oleandro florecieron en el jardín a pesar de su naturaleza tóxica.
C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

calumniar
Meaning
To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.
Example
He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.
Él estaba furioso cuando se dio cuenta de que habían calumniado su reputación.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

desheredar
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
El padre amenazó con desheredar a su hijo por sus acciones imprudentes.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

desenterrar
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
Los arqueólogos desenterraron restos antiguos del sitio.
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

imparcial
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
El juez fue elogiado por su enfoque imparcial en el caso.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

corpulento
Meaning
Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.
Example
The portly man entered the room with confidence.
El hombre corpulento entró en la habitación con confianza.
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

inmolar
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
Los manifestantes amenazaron con inmolarse frente al edificio.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

egreso
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
La puerta de emergencia proporcionó un egreso para los trabajadores atrapados.
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

maldito
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
Los aldeanos evitaban la casa maldita en la colina.
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

magnolia
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
El hermoso árbol de magnolia floreció en primavera con flores rosas.
C2 adverb /ˈtrɛbli/

trebly

triplemente
Meaning
in a triple manner or to a threefold degree
Example
The sound was trebly distorted through the old speakers.
El sonido estaba distorsionado en tres formas por los viejos altavoces
C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

satisfacción
Meaning
The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.
Example
High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.
Los alimentos ricos en fibra proporcionan mayor satisfacción.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

intransigent

intransigente, terco, obstinado
Meaning
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
His intransigent stance delayed the agreement.
Su postura intransigente retrasó el acuerdo.
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 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 /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

pronosticar
Meaning
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
Example
Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.
Los expertos intentaron pronosticar el resultado de las elecciones.
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

precaución, evitar riesgos
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
Su precaución garantizó que no se cometieran errores.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

realeza
Meaning
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
Example
The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.
Los consejeros del rey a menudo le recordaban las responsabilidades de la realeza.
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 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/

Touchstone

piedra de toque; estándar
Meaning
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness
Example
His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.
Su honestidad se convirtió en la piedra de toque por la cual se midió a todos los demás empleados.