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B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

manifestante
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
El manifestante habló con pasión sobre la causa.
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.
B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

medio
Meaning
being in the middle of something; the central part or point
Example
She joined the project in mid June.
Ella se unió al proyecto a mediados de junio.
C1 verb /priːn/

preen

arreglarse
Meaning
To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.
Example
She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.
Ella se arregló frente al espejo antes de salir para la fiesta.
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

autenticar
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
El banco utiliza tecnología avanzada para autenticar las transacciones en línea.
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

licenciatario
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
El licenciatario es responsable de seguir todas las regulaciones.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

templado
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
Ella dio una respuesta templada a las críticas.
B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

contribuir
Meaning
to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something
Example
Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.
Todos contribuyeron con dinero para comprar un regalo de despedida para el maestro.
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

fracaso total
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
El evento se convirtió en un fracaso total debido a una mala planificación.
B1 noun /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

titular
Meaning
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
Example
The scandal made front-page headlines.
El escándalo hizo titulares de primera página.
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

arduo
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
Cumplir el contrato resultó ser una tarea ardua para la empresa.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

mujer dominante y temperamental
Meaning
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
Example
The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.
El personaje fue retratado como una mujer ruidosa y dominante.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

complementario; de elogio; proporcionado gratuitamente como cortesía
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
El hotel ofrece desayuno complementario para todos los huéspedes.
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

determinante
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
El contrato es por un período determinado de dos años.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

color mezclado
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
El color mezclado creó un hermoso gradiente en el lienzo.
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

agacharse
Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
El gato se agachó antes de saltar hacia su presa.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

reservado
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
Ella le dio una sonrisa reservada.
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

expropiar
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
El gobierno decidió expropiar la tierra para una nueva carretera.
C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/

Foal-foot

flor de pezuña de caballo
Meaning
a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
Example
The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.
La planta de pezuña de caballo crece silvestre en muchos prados y a menudo es la primera flor en florecer en primavera.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

impuesto
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
El gobierno impuso nuevas regulaciones sobre la industria.
C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

color
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
El artista eligió un tono azul suave para el fondo.
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

carga
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
La carga financiera era demasiado pesada para él.
B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

fusionar
Meaning
to combine or join together; to blend into one
Example
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
Las dos compañías decidieron fusionarse para aumentar su participación en el mercado.
B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

lombriz
Meaning
a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter
Example
The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.
El jardinero estaba feliz de encontrar muchas lombrices en el suelo.
A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

nevera
Meaning
an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold
Example
Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
Por favor, pon la leche en la nevera para mantenerla fresca.
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

aumento o expansión
Meaning
Increasing quantity, power or performance.
Example
The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.
La empresa invirtió en la augmentación de su fuerza laboral.
A2 noun /pɒt/

Pot

olla
Meaning
a deep round container used for cooking food
Example
She put the vegetables in a large pot to make soup.
Ella puso las verduras en una olla grande para hacer sopa.
A2 verb /fɪks/

fix

arreglar
Meaning
To repair or make something work again.
Example
The mechanic fixed the broken car.
El mecánico arregló el coche roto.
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 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

liberalista
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
Él es un conocido liberalista que aboga por los derechos humanos.
A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

computadora
Meaning
an electronic device for storing and processing data
Example
I bought a new computer for my office work.
Compré una nueva computadora para mi trabajo de oficina.
C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

frágil
Meaning
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
Example
The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.
La pared vieja de ladrillos era frágil y se rompió con solo tocarla.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflɛdʒd/

unfledged

inexperto
Meaning
Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.
Example
The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.
El escritor inexperto luchó por completar su primera novela.
C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

conjugación
Meaning
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
Example
French verbs have complex conjugations.
Los verbos franceses tienen conjugaciones complejas.
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

moderno
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
Viven en un apartamento moderno con nuevas instalaciones.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

partícula
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
Las partículas de polvo flotaban en el aire cerca de la ventana.
A2 verb əˈnaʊnst

announced

anunciado
Meaning
To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
Example
The mission was announced publicly.
La misión fue anunciada públicamente.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌseɪl/

foresail

vela de proa
Meaning
The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.
Example
The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind.
La tripulación ajustó la vela de proa para capturar el viento.
B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

polen
Meaning
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
Example
Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
Las abejas recogen polen de las flores para hacer miel.
A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

mil millones
Meaning
the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)
Example
The company is worth more than a billion dollars.
La empresa vale más de mil millones de dólares.
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

fatalidad
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
El accidente resultó en una fatalidad.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

mercancías
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
La empresa fabrica mercancías de alta calidad para la exportación.
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

tempestuoso, agitado
Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
Su relación tempestuosa a menudo oscilaba entre el amor y la ira.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

alfabetizado; educado; bien educado
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
Ella es una persona muy alfabetizada que lee extensamente.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

matriz, estructura
Meaning
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
Example
The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.
La matriz cultural moldeó su visión del mundo.
A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

discutir
Meaning
To talk about something with another person or group in detail.
Example
We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.
Necesitamos discutir el proyecto antes de finalizarlo.
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

persona que finge estar enfermo
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
El gerente sospechaba que John era un malingerer.
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

adular
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
Aduló a los funcionarios para obtener su apoyo.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

salinidad, concentración de sal
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
La salinidad del océano varía dependiendo de la profundidad y la ubicación.
C2 adjective /ʌkˈsɔːriəs/

uxorious

excesivamente afectuoso con la esposa
Meaning
excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife
Example
He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said.
Él era tan uxorio que estuvo de acuerdo con todo lo que su esposa decía.
C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

caballería
Meaning
soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback
Example
The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.
La caballería cargó a través del campo con gran velocidad.
C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

aficionado
Meaning
a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies
Example
He is a fancier of rare birds.
Él es un aficionado a las aves raras.
C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

propicio
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
El clima soleado fue un comienzo propicio para el picnic.
C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

concatenar
Meaning
To link things together in a series or chain.
Example
The program concatenates two strings into one.
El programa concatena dos cadenas en una.
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

elemento disuasorio
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
Una ley estricta sirve como elemento disuasorio para el crimen.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

diferente
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
Su opinión era completamente diferente a la mía.
B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

violación
Meaning
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
Example
The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.
La ley castiga estrictamente a aquellos que cometen violación.
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

meliorismo
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
Su filosofía de meliorismo la mantuvo esperanzada durante tiempos difíciles.
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

restricción
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
El tiempo es la mayor restricción para completar el proyecto.
C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

factor determinante
Meaning
A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
Example
Education is a key determinant of success.
La educación es un factor determinante del éxito.
C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

croché
Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
Ella aprendió a hacer un suéter de lana para el invierno.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

inoffensive

inoffensivo
Meaning
Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.
Example
His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly.
Sus comentarios inofensivos mantuvieron la conversación amigable.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

pescadero
Meaning
a person or store that sells fish
Example
I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.
Compré salmón fresco del pescadero local.
A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

tercero
Meaning
constituting number three in a sequence
Example
She finished in third place.
Ella terminó en tercer lugar.
C1 noun /fɪlθ/

filth

suciedad
Meaning
dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption
Example
The streets were full of filth after the storm.
Las calles estaban llenas de suciedad después de la tormenta.
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

fiesta ruidosa
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
Estaban agotados después de una noche de fiesta ruidosa.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

amortiguador / absorbente de impacto
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
La organización actúa como un amortiguador entre los trabajadores y la gerencia.
C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

vista
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
Desde la cima de la montaña, admiramos la vista impresionante del valle abajo.
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

desenrollar
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
Ella desenrolló el mapa sobre la mesa para encontrar la ruta.
A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

al aire libre
Meaning
situated, existing, or done outside a building
Example
We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.
Planeamos un picnic al aire libre para el fin de semana.
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

irreverencia
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
Sus bromas sobre religión mostraron irreverencia hacia las tradiciones sagradas.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

desalentado
Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
Ella se sintió desalentada después de perder su trabajo.
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

pescado seco
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
El pescado seco es un alimento conservado popular en muchas regiones costeras.
C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

lento y aburrido
Meaning
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
Example
The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.
La película fue entretenida, pero un poco lenta y aburrida en el medio.
C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

proceso de construcción de tierra por depósito de sedimentos
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
La aggradación ayuda en la expansión natural de las orillas de los ríos.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

consciente
Meaning
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Example
She was fully conscious after the surgery.
Ella estaba completamente consciente después de la cirugía.
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

común
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
Su discurso estaba lleno de clichés comunes.
B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

tranvía
Meaning
An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street
Example
The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.
El tranvía se detuvo en cada estación en el centro de la ciudad.
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

cortesía; amabilidad;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
Él mostró una gran cortesía al sostener la puerta abierta para las personas mayores.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

maquillaje
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
Ella aplicó maquillaje antes de la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

metafísica
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
Ella estudió metafísica para entender los principios de la existencia más allá de la ciencia física.
C1 adjective ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən

egalitarian

igualitario
Meaning
Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
Example
The new law promotes an egalitarian society.
La nueva ley promueve una sociedad igualitaria.
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

resplandor
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
El resplandor del amanecer iluminó todo el valle.
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

avanzar bruscamente
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
La multitud se adelantó rápidamente cuando se abrieron las puertas.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

padre
Meaning
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
Example
The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.
Los soldados asistieron a la misa presidida por el padre.
B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragedia; desastre
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
El terremoto fue una tragedia que afectó a miles de familias.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

distintivo
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
El restaurante es conocido por sus sabores distintivos.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

ficticio
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
El diseño era llamativo pero ficticio.
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.
C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

obstructivo
Meaning
deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something
Example
The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.
Las políticas obstructivas obstaculizaron el crecimiento económico.
B1 noun /bɪərd/

Beard

barba
Meaning
hair that grows on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face
Example
He grew a long beard during the winter months.
Él dejó crecer una barba larga durante los meses de invierno.
A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

calentar
Meaning
to make or become warm; to heat something gently
Example
The sun warms the earth during the day.
El sol calienta la tierra durante el día.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

decasílabo
Meaning
A line of verse with ten syllables.
Example
The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.
El poeta a menudo escribía en forma de decasílabo.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

antropomórfico
Meaning
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
Example
The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.
El dibujo animado muestra un gato antropomórfico caminando sobre dos patas.
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

de manera adecuada
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
Completó la tarea de manera adecuada, pero podría mejorar la próxima vez.
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

inaugurado
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
La organización fue inaugurada oficialmente.
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

habilidad social
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
Ella manejó la situación delicada con un remarquable savoir-faire.
B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

desactualizado
Meaning
obsolete; no longer current
Example
This computer software is completely outdated.
Este software de computadora está completamente desactualizado.
C2 noun /ˈθiː.ɑːr.ki/

thearchy

tearquía
Meaning
Rule or government by the gods; divine sovereignty.
Example
In ancient cultures, some societies believed in thearchy where gods directly guided human affairs.
En las culturas antiguas, algunas sociedades creían en la tearquía, donde los dioses guiaban directamente los asuntos humanos.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

traje
Meaning
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
Example
She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.
Ella usó un hermoso traje para la fiesta de Halloween.
C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

cerámica
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
La tienda exhibió hermosas ollas y tazones de cerámica.
C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

encerrar
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
El prisionero fue encerrado en una celda oscura.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

visual
Meaning
Relating to seeing or sight.
Example
The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.
La película fue elogiada por sus impresionantes efectos visuales.
C1 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

prohibitive

prohibitivo
Meaning
Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.
Example
The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.
El costo de la medicación es prohibitivo para muchas familias.
C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

jazmín
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
Las flores de jazmín se usan comúnmente para hacer guirnaldas y perfumes.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

banca o servicios bancarios
Meaning
the business or services provided by a bank
Example
Online banking has made financial transactions easier.
La banca en línea ha facilitado las transacciones financieras.
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

barandal
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
Ella sujetó el barandal con fuerza mientras bajaba las escaleras.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

reversible
Meaning
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
Example
This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
Esta chaqueta es reversible y se puede usar por ambos lados.
C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

conservante
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
Los conservantes artificiales son perjudiciales para la salud.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

ordenación
Meaning
The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.
Example
The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.
La iglesia celebró un servicio especial para la ordenación de nuevos sacerdotes.
B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

abogado
Meaning
a person who practices law; a lawyer
Example
She hired an attorney to represent her in court.
Ella contrató un abogado para representarla en la corte.
B1 adverb /ˈruːdli/

Rudely

groseramente
Meaning
in an impolite or discourteous manner
Example
He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.
Interrumpió groseramente al orador durante la presentación.
A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

tijeras
Meaning
a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
Example
She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.
Ella usó las tijeras para cortar el papel en pedazos pequeños.
A2 verb /ˈentər/

enter

entrar
Meaning
to go into; to come or go inside
Example
Please knock before you enter the room.
Por favor, golpee antes de entrar a la habitación.
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

reacio
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
Él estaba reacio a tomar riesgos innecesarios.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

desbalanceado; inestable
Meaning
not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable
Example
The unbalanced table kept wobbling.
La mesa desbalanceada seguía tambaleando.
A2 adjective /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

japanese

japonés
Meaning
relating to Japan, its people, or their language
Example
She loves Japanese culture and traditions.
A ella le encanta la cultura y las tradiciones japonesas.
C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

desnudez
Meaning
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
Example
The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
La desnudez de la habitación la hacía sentir fría y poco acogedora.
B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

parlamento
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.
El proyecto de ley fue aprobado en el parlamento después de un largo debate.