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B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

priorizar
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
Prioriza tus tareas para mantenerte eficiente.
C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

utilizar aliteración
Meaning
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
Example
The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.
El poeta a menudo alitera palabras para crear ritmo.
C1 noun /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Repulsion

repulsión
Meaning
a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
Example
She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.
Ella sintió una fuerte repulsión hacia la idea de comer insectos.
C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

caminar con esfuerzo
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
Tuvieron que caminar con esfuerzo por la nieve para llegar al pueblo.
B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

tranvía
Meaning
an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street
Example
The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.
El tranvía pasa por el centro de la ciudad cada quince minutos.
C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

escudo o emblema con un escudo de armas
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
El emblema familiar estaba exhibido en el escudo sobre la chimenea.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

sección; porción; segmento
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
La naranja se dividió en ocho segmentos.
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

conyugal
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
Buscaron asesoramiento para resolver sus problemas conyugales.
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.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

con eso;
Meaning
to that; in addition to that
Example
The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.
La casa y el jardín adjunto con eso fueron vendidos.
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

transcribir
Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
La secretaria transcribió las actas de la reunión.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

isóbara
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
El meteorólogo explicó cómo las isóbaras indican la velocidad y dirección del viento.
C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

corsario
Meaning
A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.
Example
The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.
El corsario capturó varios barcos enemigos durante el conflicto.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

avión de combate
Meaning
a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights
Example
The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.
El avión de combate voló sobre nuestras cabezas durante el desfile militar.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

irrelevante
Meaning
not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter
Example
Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.
Tus errores pasados son irrelevantes para esta discusión.
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

en absoluto
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
Ella no tiene ningún interés en el asunto en absoluto.
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

persona reconocida como santa o virtuosa; persona muy amable o paciente
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
Madre Teresa fue declarada santa por la Iglesia Católica.
A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

frío; helado; distante;
Meaning
having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly
Example
The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.
El viento frío del invierno hizo que todos temblaran.
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

promedio
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
El puntaje promedio refleja el desempeño general.
C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

hinchado
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
Su tobillo estaba hinchado después de torcerlo durante la caminata.
B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

establecimiento
Meaning
An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.
Example
The restaurant is a new establishment in town.
El restaurante es un nuevo establecimiento en la ciudad.
B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

venganza
Meaning
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Example
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.
Ella buscó venganza contra aquellos que traicionaron su confianza.
C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

unción
Meaning
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
Example
The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.
La unción del nuevo líder fue un ritual sagrado.
B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

utilización
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
El aumento de la utilización del plástico requiere una mejor gestión de los residuos.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

Insanity

locura; demencia
Meaning
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
Example
The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.
El abogado defensor argumentó que su cliente no era culpable por razón de locura.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪŋ/

Turning

giro; carretera secundaria
Meaning
a place where a road branches off from another; a side road
Example
Take the first turning on the left.
Tome la primera curva a la izquierda.
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

disminuir
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
La tormenta comenzó a disminuir después de la medianoche.
C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

amuleto; talismán
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
Ella llevaba un amuleto de plata alrededor del cuello para la buena suerte.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

adoctrinar
Meaning
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
Example
The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.
El régimen trató de adoctrinar a la juventud con propaganda.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

insertar
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
por favor inserte la llave en la cerradura.
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

despensa
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
Ella llenó la despensa con víveres frescos para la semana.
C2 verb /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪt/

inebriate

embriagar
Meaning
to intoxicate; to make someone drunk
Example
The strong wine was enough to inebriate even the most experienced drinker.
El vino fuerte fue suficiente para embriagar incluso al bebedor más experimentado.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

sección
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
Esta sección del informe necesita una revisión adicional.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

cómplice (en un crimen)
Meaning
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
He was found complicit in the crime.
Él fue encontrado cómplice en el crimen.
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

gran red
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
Los pescadores echaron su gran red en el río.
B1 verb /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/

identify

identificar
Meaning
to recognize; to establish who someone is
Example
Can you identify the suspect?
¿Puedes identificar al sospechoso?
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

residuo
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.
Example
Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.
El residuo de jabón afecta la eficiencia de los aparatos.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

incoercible
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
Su espíritu incoercible inspiró a otros a luchar por la justicia.
C1 adjective /ˈvæljuːləs/

valueless

inútil
Meaning
having no worth, importance, or usefulness
Example
The old broken phone was considered valueless.
El viejo teléfono roto fue considerado inútil.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

favorable
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
Las condiciones climáticas fueron favorables para el evento al aire libre.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

contemporáneo, moderno
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
Ella disfruta de las exposiciones de arte contemporáneo.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

hectárea
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
El agricultor posee una gran hectárea de tierra fértil.
C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

depreciar
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
Los coches tienden a depreciarse rápidamente en sus primeros años.
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

parámetro
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
Necesitamos establecer parámetros claros para este proyecto.
C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

perjudicial, nocivo
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
Los efectos perjudiciales del fumar están bien documentados.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

inepto, irresponsable
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
Su actitud inepta en el trabajo causó varios plazos perdidos.
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

expresar una opinión
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
El profesor opinó que la política fracasaría.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

intemperante
Meaning
Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.
Example
The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.
Los comentarios intemperantes del político causaron controversia.
C1 adjective /hjuːˈmeɪn/

humane

humano
Meaning
Showing compassion or benevolence.
Example
The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.
El médico proporcionó tratamiento humano a los animales heridos.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotaje
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
La fábrica se cerró debido a un acto de sabotaje.
A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

presente
Meaning
existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way
Example
She presented her report to the team yesterday.
Ella presentó su informe al equipo ayer.
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.
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

provocar
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
La contaminación del aire provoca enfermedades crónicas.
C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

besar
Meaning
To kiss.
Example
They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.
Ellos se besaron debajo del muérdago durante la fiesta.
C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

amchur
Meaning
a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine
Example
The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.
El chef espolvoreó polvo de mango seco sobre el chaat para darle más acidez.
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

melancólico
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
Se volvió melancólico después de perder su trabajo.
B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

exterior
Meaning
situated on or toward the outside; external
Example
The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.
La capa externa de la chaqueta es impermeable.
B1 adjective /ˈiː.ɡər/

Eager

ansioso; entusiasta; con ganas de; emocionado
Meaning
showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement
Example
She was eager to start her new job.
Ella estaba ansiosa por comenzar su nuevo trabajo.
A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

descanso
Meaning
to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength
Example
He needs to rest after the long journey.
Él necesita descansar después del largo viaje.
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

cojo; lisiado
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
El caballo herido estaba cojo y no podía caminar bien.
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

regeneración
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
El descanso adecuado permite la regeneración muscular después del ejercicio.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

alma / mente
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
La novela explora las profundidades de la psique humana.
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstruso
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
La naturaleza abstrusa del debate filosófico dejó a muchos confundidos.
A2 pronoun /huːˈɛvər/

whoever

quien sea
Meaning
any person who; no matter who
Example
Whoever wants to join the trip must register today.
Quienquiera que quiera unirse al viaje debe registrarse hoy.
C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

progreso
Meaning
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
Example
The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.
La compañía hizo avances significativos en el mercado móvil.
B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

calor
Meaning
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
Example
She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
Ella sintió el calor del sol en su rostro.
A2 adverb /ˈrɛə(r)li/

rarely

raramente
Meaning
not often, infrequently
Example
She rarely eats sweets because of her diet.
Ella rara vez come dulces debido a su dieta.
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

buque de guerra
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
El buque de guerra cruzó el océano para defender la costa.
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

distante
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
Podíamos ver una montaña distante en el horizonte.
A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

libre
Meaning
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
Example
The children are free to play outside.
Los niños son libres para jugar afuera.
C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

propagación, difusión
Meaning
The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.
Example
The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.
La propagación de ideas a través de las redes sociales es rápida.
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

grueso / robusto
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
El hombre grueso levantó la caja pesada con facilidad.
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

signo zodiacal
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
¿Cuál es tu signo zodiacal?
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪkəl/

classical

clásico o tradicional
Meaning
relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature
Example
She loves listening to classical music while studying.
A ella le encanta escuchar música clásica mientras estudia.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

lluvia torrencial; tormenta repentina
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
La repentina lluvia torrencial sorprendió a todos y empapó el evento al aire libre.
C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

tentador
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
El tentador susurró falsas promesas en su oído.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

biósfera
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
El cambio climático está afectando a toda la biósfera.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈklɪər/

unclear

poco claro
Meaning
not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous
Example
The instructions were unclear, so I asked for clarification.
Las instrucciones eran poco claras, así que pedí aclaraciones.
B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

justificar
Meaning
to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
Example
He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.
Él trató de justificar su decisión con razones lógicas.
A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

experimento
Meaning
a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea
Example
The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.
El científico realizó un experimento sobre el crecimiento de las plantas.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

fuerza imparable
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
La nueva empresa tecnológica se ha convertido en una fuerza imparable en la industria.
A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

forma; figura
Meaning
the external form or appearance of something; condition or state
Example
The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.
El artista dibujó una forma circular perfecta en el lienzo.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

ególatra
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
El ególatra dominó la conversación hablando solo de sus propios logros.
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

agitado; frenético; lleno de actividad
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
Mi horario ha estado agitado últimamente con reuniones seguidas.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

berenjena
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
Mi madre cocinó curry de berenjena para el almuerzo.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

animosidad / propósito
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
Su discurso fue impulsado por animosidad contra la política.
C2 noun /ˈfiːəlti/

fealty

fidelidad y lealtad
Meaning
loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord
Example
The knight swore fealty to his king.
El caballero juró fidelidad a su rey.
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

traidor; delator
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
El traidor fue expuesto y enfrentó graves consecuencias.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

fraudulento
Meaning
Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.
Example
He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.
Él fue arrestado por hacer reclamaciones fraudulentas de seguros.
B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

involucrar
Meaning
To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.
Example
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
El profesor intentó involucrar a los estudiantes en la discusión.
A2 adjective /frɛʃ/

fresh

fresco
Meaning
new, recently made, or clean and pure
Example
The bread is still fresh from the oven.
El pan sigue fresco del horno.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

otoñal
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
Los colores otoñales de rojo y oro llenaron el bosque.
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

confluencia
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
La confluencia de ideas de diferentes culturas creó una discusión enriquecedora.
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

urbano
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
Era un caballero urbano que encantó a todos en la fiesta.
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

traquetear; sonajero
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
La ventana suelta empezó a traquetear con el viento fuerte.
B1 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

ensure

asegurar
Meaning
To make certain that something will happen or be the case.
Example
Please ensure that the door is locked before you leave.
Por favor, asegúrese de que la puerta esté cerrada antes de irse.
B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

después de eso
Meaning
from that time on
Example
He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.
Se mudó a Canadá y después de eso comenzó una nueva vida.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

confidencial; privado; destinado a ser mantenido en secreto
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
Por favor, mantén esta información confidencial.
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

desarrollando
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
Ella está desarrollando nuevas habilidades en programación.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

perdón; excusa;
Meaning
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Example
I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.
Te pido perdón por interrumpir la reunión.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

invisible
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
Las bacterias son invisibles sin un microscopio.
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

asombrar
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
El truco final del mago asombró a todo el público.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

organismo
Meaning
a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce
Example
Every organism needs water to survive.
Todo organismo necesita agua para sobrevivir.
C2 noun /ˈθɔːməˌtɜrdʒɪst/

thaumaturgist

taumaturgo
Meaning
A worker of miracles or magician.
Example
The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks.
El taumaturgo sorprendió a la audiencia con sus trucos.
B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

fabricar
Meaning
to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something
Example
The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.
La empresa fabrica dispositivos electrónicos para mercados globales.
C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

ceder, ser más suave
Meaning
to become less severe, harsh, or strict
Example
After hours of begging, she finally relented.
Después de horas de súplicas, finalmente cedió.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

difamar
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
Él fue difamado por rumores maliciosos.
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

desconfiar
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
Muchas personas desconfían de los políticos.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

cirugía
Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
Ella se sometió a una cirugía para eliminar el tumor.
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

repudiar
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
Él repudió la afirmación de que estuvo involucrado en el escándalo.
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

desconcertado
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
Ella estaba desconcertada después de perder su mascota.
B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

alarmante
Meaning
Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.
Example
The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.
La tasa de desempleo entre los jóvenes es alarmante.
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

índice
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
Un índice organiza datos importantes.
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

almacén
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
La empresa almacena todos sus productos en un gran almacén.
C1 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

pasar por alto / minimizar
Meaning
to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important
Example
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
El informe pasó por alto los problemas financieros de la empresa.
A1 noun /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/

football

fútbol
Meaning
A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.
Example
They watched a football match on TV.
Vieron un partido de fútbol en la televisión.
C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

hábil
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
Ella es hábil para resolver problemas matemáticos complejos.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

venda
Meaning
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
Example
The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.
La enfermera vendó su brazo herido.
B1 noun /ˈɔːfɪsər/

officer

oficial
Meaning
a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement
Example
The officer gave him a ticket for speeding.
El oficial le dio una multa por exceso de velocidad.
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

polizón
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
La tripulación descubrió un polizón escondido en el compartimento de carga.
C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

ríspido
Meaning
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example
His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
Su respuesta ríspida hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.