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C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

literatura barata
Meaning
a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value
Example
The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.
La novela fue rechazada por los críticos como una simple literatura barata.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

pectoral
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
El atleta se concentró en fortalecer sus músculos pectorales.
C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

capacidad de percepción
Meaning
The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.
Example
His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.
Su capacidad de percepción al leer a las personas lo convirtió en un gran negociador.
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

exceso de refinamiento
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
La preciosidad del autor hizo que la novela fuera difícil de leer para algunos lectores.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

burlas ligeras
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
Su conversación estaba llena de burlas ligeras y bromas.
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

neumático
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
La fábrica usa herramientas neumáticas para el ensamblaje.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

previsor
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
Ella fue previsora al ahorrar dinero para la educación de sus hijos.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

prognatoide
Meaning
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
Example
The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.
El fósil mostraba una estructura de cráneo claramente prognatoide.
C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

flemático
Meaning
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Example
Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.
A pesar del caos, se mantuvo flemático y compuesto.
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

prelatura
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
La iglesia medieval estaba dominada por la prelatura y sus tradiciones.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

el estudio de la lengua en fuentes históricas escritas; lingüística
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
Ella dedicó su carrera a la filología, investigando manuscritos antiguos.
C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

pastoralismo, sistema de pastoreo basado en pasto
Meaning
A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.
Example
Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.
El pastoreo es una forma tradicional de gestionar el ganado.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

una roca ígnea dura
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
Los antiguos romanos usaron pórfido para hacer columnas y estatuas.
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

prefigurar
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
Las reformas económicas prefiguran grandes cambios sociales.
C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

polémico
Meaning
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
Example
She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.
Escribió un artículo polémico desafiando las creencias tradicionales.
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

ciencia de medición de luz
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
La fotometría ayuda en el diseño de sistemas de iluminación eficientes.
C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

perspicacia
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
Su perspicacia en decisiones de negocio la llevó al éxito.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɪdiəs/

perfidious

traidor
Meaning
deceitful and untrustworthy
Example
The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.
El espía fue ejecutado por sus acciones traidoras.
C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

murallas de protección
Meaning
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.
Example
The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.
El soldado se escondió detrás de la muralla de protección para su seguridad.
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

pira
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
Los aldeanos construyeron una pira para honrar al difunto.
C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

preliminar
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
Hizo algunos comentarios preliminares antes de que comenzara la conferencia.
C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

panegírico, elogio
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
El autor escribió un panegírico sobre la valentía de los soldados.
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

filandear
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
Era conocido por filandear con muchas mujeres en la ciudad.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

nómada
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
Llevaba una vida nómada como profesor itinerante.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

policracia
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
La nación experimentó una policracia después de las reformas de descentralización.
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

alimento para el ganado
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
El granero estaba lleno de alimento para el ganado.
C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

sombra parcial
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example
The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.
La penumbra de la luna creó una sombra tenue sobre la Tierra.
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

protuberancia
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
El doctor examinó la pequeña protuberancia en su brazo.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

insignificante, trivial
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
Se quejaba de los detalles triviales del contrato.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

perturbation

perturbación
Meaning
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
Example
The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets.
El anuncio causó una perturbación en los mercados financieros.
C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

pugnacidad
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
El entrenador admiraba la pugnacidad del jugador en el campo.
C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

suspender una sesión
Meaning
to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it
Example
The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.
El presidente decidió suspender el parlamento hasta que la crisis fuera resuelta.
C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

farisaico
Meaning
Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.
Example
His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.
Su comportamiento farisaico hizo que la gente dudara de su sinceridad.
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

hablar de manera vaga, engañar
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.
Él evadió cuando le preguntaron sobre su participación en el trato.
C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

presentimiento
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
Ella tenía un presentimiento del desastre que venía.
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

pilav
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
Disfrutamos de un delicioso pilav de pollo para la cena.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

lenguaje específico
Meaning
a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group
Example
In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.
En el lenguaje legal, el término tiene un significado diferente.
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

de varios colores
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
El gato pied tenía manchas negras y blancas por todo su cuerpo.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

falange
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
Un grupo de reporteros esperaba afuera del tribunal.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

palinodia
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
El poeta escribió una palinodia para disculparse por sus palabras severas anteriores.
C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

extremadamente pobre
Meaning
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
Example
The penurious family struggled to buy food.
La familia extremadamente pobre luchaba por comprar comida.
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

despectivo
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
Usó términos despectivos para insultar a sus oponentes.
C2 adjective /pərˈsɪpiənt/

percipient

perspicaz
Meaning
Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.
Example
As a percipient critic, she recognized the deeper meaning of the play.
Como una crítica perspicaz, ella reconoció el profundo significado de la obra.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

claridad
Meaning
Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.
Example
The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.
La claridad de su conferencia hizo que fuera fácil para los estudiantes entender temas complejos.
C2 noun /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

pedagogics

pedagogía
Meaning
the science or art of teaching
Example
He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher.
Estudió pedagogía para convertirse en un mejor maestro.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

barrigón
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
El hombre barrigón luchaba por abrocharse la camisa.
C2 verb /ˈprɒsəˌlaɪtaɪz/

proselytize

intentar convertir
Meaning
To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.
Example
They tried to proselytize the villagers with their new ideas.
Ellos intentaron prosélitizar a los aldeanos con sus nuevas ideas.
C2 verb /prɪmp/

primp

felicidad
Meaning
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.
Example
She primped in front of the mirror before the party.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

fisiocracia
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
La fisiocracia enfatizó la importancia de la agricultura en la riqueza nacional.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

preordinar
Meaning
To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.
Example
They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.
Ellos creían que su encuentro estaba predestinado por el destino.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

presagio
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
La repentina caída de los precios de las acciones fue vista como un presagio de problemas económicos.
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

potenciar
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
La cafeína puede potenciar los efectos de algunos medicamentos.
C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

tenaz
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
El abogado tenaz se negó a abandonar el caso.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

persona importante
Meaning
an important or famous person
Example
He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.
Se le considera una gran persona en el mundo de la literatura.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

pecable
Meaning
liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong
Example
Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.
Los humanos son pecables, pero luchan por la bondad.
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

predilección
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
Ella tiene una predilección por la música clásica.
C2 noun, verb /ˌpæm.fləˈtɪər/

pamphleteer

escritor de panfletos
Meaning
a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause
Example
In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion.
En el siglo XVIII, muchos escritores de panfletos influyeron en la opinión pública.
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

coleccionista de sellos
Meaning
a person who collects or studies postage stamps
Example
The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.
El filatelista pasó años construyendo una rara colección de sellos.
C2 adjective /ˈplændʒənt/

plangent

sonido triste o resonante
Meaning
having a loud, mournful sound; resonant
Example
The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.
El tañido triste de la campana de la iglesia resonó por el pueblo.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

profiláctico
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
El doctor recetó un tratamiento profiláctico para prevenir la infección.
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

primogenitura
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
Bajo la primogenitura, el hijo mayor heredó toda la propiedad.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

supuesto
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
Él es el padre supuesto del niño.
C2 noun /priːˈɛmɪnəns/

preeminence

preeminencia
Meaning
The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.
Example
The university has gained preeminence in medical research.
La universidad ha ganado preeminencia en la investigación médica.
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

inevitable
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
Tuvo que aceptar la decisión inevitablemente.
C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

cántico de alabanza
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
El artículo fue un cántico de alabanza a la belleza de la naturaleza.
C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

sensibilidad a la luz
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
Frotarse en exceso puede aumentar la sensibilidad a la luz.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

boxeador
Meaning
A professional or skilled boxer.
Example
The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.
El boxeador entró al ring con confianza.
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

portentoso, grave
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
Su tono portentoso hizo que todos se pusieran nerviosos por las noticias.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

persona pedante
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.
Example
The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.
El profesor fue criticado como un pedante que se centraba demasiado en los detalles triviales.
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

mamífero grande con piel gruesa
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
El zoológico tenía varios pachidermos, incluidos elefantes y rinocerontes.
C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

lectura cuidadosa
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
El contrato fue dado al abogado para su lectura cuidadosa.
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

papa o un obispo de alto rango
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
El papa dirigió la nación en un discurso televisado.
C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

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

Perquisite

prerrogativa
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
El coche de la empresa era una de las prerrogativas de su cargo ejecutivo.
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 /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

prohibicionista
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
El prohibicionista hizo campaña contra la venta de licor en la ciudad.
C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

parte esencial, meollo
Meaning
the essential or central part of something
Example
The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.
La parte esencial de su argumento era que la honestidad es lo más importante.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

persona con deseos incontrolables de incendiar cosas
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.
El pirómano fue arrestado por incendiar varios edificios.
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

la persona a la que se le ha otorgado algo como garantía
Meaning
a person to whom something is pledged or given as security
Example
The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.
El banco es el beneficiario del colateral hasta que el préstamo se pague.
C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

presciente
Meaning
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Example
The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.
El inversor presciente vendió sus acciones justo antes de que el mercado colapsara.
C2 noun/verb /ˈpɪləri/

pillory

dispositivo de castigo público
Meaning
a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule
Example
The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at.
El funcionario corrupto fue puesto en el píloris para que la gente se burlara de él.
C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

principado
Meaning
a state ruled by a prince
Example
Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.
Mónaco es un famoso principado en Europa.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

felicidad
Meaning
hanging down loosely; drooping
Example
The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

physiography

fisiografía
Meaning
the study of the physical features of the earth's surface
Example
He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region.
Se especializó en fisiografía para comprender el paisaje de la región.
C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

perpetuidad, eternidad, continuidad
Meaning
Permanence, eternity, continuity.
Example
The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.
El contrato asegura pagos en perpetuidad.
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

latir rápidamente
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
Su corazón comenzó a palpitar de miedo.
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

discutir sobre trivialidades
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
Se acusó al abogado de tratar de discutir sobre temas triviales en lugar de abordar el verdadero problema.
C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

alivio
Meaning
relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem
Example
Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.
El alivio suele ser el enfoque principal del cuidado para los pacientes terminales.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

prensil
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
El mono usó su cola prensil para colgarse de la rama.
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 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

suministrar
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
La empresa suministra alimentos orgánicos a los clientes conscientes de la salud.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

pestilente
Meaning
Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.
Example
The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.
El pestilente olor de la basura llenó la calle.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

poderoso
Meaning
having great power or influence; mighty
Example
The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.
El rey era un gobernante poderoso cuya palabra era ley.
C2 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

determinación firme y persistencia
Meaning
Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.
Example
His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.
Su pertinaz determinación en alcanzar sus metas fue inspiradora.
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

ascenso
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
Él esperaba un ascenso en la oficina del gobierno.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

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

phantasmagorical

fantasmagórico
Meaning
Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.
Example
The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.
La película creó una visión fantasmagórica de otro mundo.
C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

penología
Meaning
The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.
Example
He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.
Decidió especializarse en penología para ayudar a mejorar el sistema penitenciario.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

potentado
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
La antigua tierra era gobernada por un poderoso potentado.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

travieso
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
El niño dio una sonrisa traviesa antes de esconder el juguete.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

pestilente
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.
Example
The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.
La atmósfera pestilente del pantano hizo que la gente se enfermara.
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

fruncir
Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
Ella frunció los labios antes de besar al niño.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

amante
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
El amante secreto finalmente fue revelado.
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

sólido de caras poligonales planas
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
El matemático estudió un modelo complejo de poliedro.
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

pentagrama
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
El mago dibujó un pentagrama en el suelo como parte del ritual.
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

pez pomfret
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
El restaurante sirve un delicioso curry de pomfret con arroz.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

elogio
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
El actor recibió elogios por su destacada actuación.
C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

impulsor
Meaning
Having the power to drive or push something forward.
Example
The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.
La fuerza impulsora del cohete lo levantó del suelo.
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

prudencial
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
El banco ha establecido reglas prudenciales para proteger a los depositantes.
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

plenipotenciario
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
El embajador era un plenipotenciario enviado para negociar el tratado.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

polígamo
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
El polígamo tenía tres esposas que vivían en casas diferentes.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

fonología
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
Ella está estudiando fonología para entender cómo funcionan los sonidos en inglés.
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

porche rodeado de columnas
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
La villa romana tenía un hermoso jardín peristilo.
C2 noun /pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/

Panch Phoron

panch phoron
Meaning
a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds
Example
The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil.
El aroma llenó la cocina cuando calentó panch phoron en aceite.
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

perjurar
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
Fue acusado de intentar perjurar durante el juicio.
C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

parto
Meaning
The act of giving birth; childbirth.
Example
The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.
El médico explicó las etapas del parto a los estudiantes.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

maestro
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
El viejo maestro insistió en la disciplina en el aula.
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.
C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

presentación formal
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
El abogado hizo una presentación de las pruebas ante el tribunal.