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C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

destreza
Meaning
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
Example
Prowess in sports enhances team strength.
La destreza en los deportes mejora la fuerza del equipo.
A2 noun/adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

individual

individuo
Meaning
A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.
Example
Each individual has the right to freedom of speech.
Cada individuo tiene el derecho a la libertad de expresión.
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

bajo y grueso
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
El perrito bajo y grueso movió su cola con entusiasmo.
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

búfalo
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
El búfalo pastaba tranquilamente en el prado.
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

satirizar
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
La obra satiriza la codicia de las corporaciones modernas.
B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

vista rápida
Meaning
A quick or brief look.
Example
He glanced at the river and felt calm.
Él echó un vistazo al río y se sintió tranquilo.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

jerarquía
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
La jerarquía corporativa determina quién toma la decisión final.
A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

que
Meaning
used to introduce the second element in a comparison
Example
She is taller than her brother.
Ella es más alta que su hermano.
B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

adquirir
Meaning
To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.
Example
Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.
Los voluntarios adquieren nuevas habilidades a través de sus experiencias.
B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

tornado
Meaning
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
Example
The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.
El tornado destruyó varias casas en el pueblo
B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

hormona
Meaning
a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions
Example
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
La insulina es una hormona que controla los niveles de azúcar en la sangre.
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

superficial
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
Su comprensión del tema era bastante superficial.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

irradicable
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
El amor de una madre por su hijo es irradicable.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

amistoso
Meaning
pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
Example
They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.
Encontraron el café un lugar amistoso para reunirse y charlar.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

con cilios
Meaning
Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.
Example
The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.
Las células ciliadas en el tracto respiratorio ayudan a mover el moco fuera de los pulmones.
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

espiral
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
La escalera espiral condujo al piso superior.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

intolerante
Meaning
unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own
Example
He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.
Él no tolera ninguna opinión que difiera de la suya.
B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

instinto
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
Los pájaros construyen nidos por instinto.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluː.sɪv/

Illusive

ilusorio; que parece existir pero no es real; engañoso
Meaning
deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading
Example
The promise of easy money proved to be illusive and misleading.
La promesa de dinero fácil resultó ser ilusoria y engañosa.
B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

cualificación; habilidad
Meaning
official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement
Example
She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.
Ella tiene las cualificaciones adecuadas para este trabajo de ingeniería.
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

atemorizarse; un pájaro pequeño de cola corta
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
Ella se acobardó al ver la tormenta que se acercaba.
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

atravesar
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
Ellos atravesaron el desierto en camellos.
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

pinzón (pájaro pequeño cantor)
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
Un colorido pinzón se posó en la rama cantando dulcemente.
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

pastor
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
El pastor guió su rebaño hacia el pasto verde.
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

aislar
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
El monje eligió aislarse en las montañas.
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

occidental
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
A ella le encanta la música y la cultura occidental.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪsiːn/

Casein

caseína
Meaning
the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements
Example
Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery.
El polvo de proteína de caseína es popular entre los atletas para la recuperación muscular.
B1 noun /hoʊst/

Host

anfitrión; persona que recibe o entretiene invitados; gran número de cosas
Meaning
a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things
Example
The gracious host welcomed all the guests with warm smiles and refreshments.
El amable anfitrión dio la bienvenida a todos los invitados con sonrisas cálidas y refrescos.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

sofá
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person
Example
The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.
La familia se reunió en el sofá para ver la televisión.
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

obra maestra; obra excepcional
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
La Mona Lisa es considerada una de las mayores obras maestras de todos los tiempos.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

cobardía
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
Su cobardía le impidió hablar.
A1 verb /traɪ/

try

intentar
Meaning
to make an effort to do something; to attempt
Example
I will try my best to help you.
Haré lo mejor que pueda para ayudarte.
A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

bonito; hermoso; atractivo
Meaning
attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately
Example
She wore a pretty dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido bonito a la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈfɪli/

filly

yegua joven
Meaning
a young female horse
Example
The filly ran swiftly across the meadow.
La potra corrió rápidamente por el campo.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

desbordamiento repentino del río
Meaning
A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
Example
After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.
Después de la tormenta, el río se convirtió en un freshet furioso.
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

reverencia
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
Los estudiantes mostraron reverencia hacia su maestro.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.stənt/

Constant

constante; invariable; fijo
Meaning
occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady
Example
The machine runs at a constant speed.
La máquina corre a una velocidad constante.
C1 noun /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

función de la tarde
Meaning
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
Example
We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.
Compramos entradas para la función de la tarde del domingo.
B1 noun /əˈtendəns/

Attendance

asistencia
Meaning
the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event
Example
The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.
El maestro toma la asistencia al comienzo de cada clase.
C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

trabajar lentamente y con esfuerzo
Meaning
to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty
Example
He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.
Él hizo su tarea lentamente aunque se sentía cansado.
C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

alcalino
Meaning
a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids
Example
Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.
El jabón contiene alcalino que ayuda a quitar la grasa.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

discursero
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
Su estilo discursivo hizo que la conferencia fuera difícil de seguir.
C2 verb /ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

ramify

ramificarse
Meaning
to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.
Example
The river ramifies into several smaller streams.
El río se ramifica en varios arroyos más pequeños.
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

caldo
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
Ella agregó verduras al caldo para darle más sabor.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

ambulatorio
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
El paciente está ambulatorio y no requiere reposo en cama.
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

cañón
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
El río Colorado talló el Gran Cañón durante millones de años.
B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

reclamar
Meaning
to assert ownership; to state as fact
Example
He claims to be the rightful owner.
Él afirma ser el legítimo propietario.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

suceder
Meaning
to happen as a result or consequence
Example
After the argument, silence ensued.
Después de la discusión, el silencio sucedió.
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

autocomplacencia
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
Su autocomplacencia llevó a una disminución en su rendimiento.
C1 verb /ˈkwentʃɪŋ/

quenching

saciar / apagar
Meaning
The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing something like fire.
Example
Drinking cold water was quenching her thirst.
Beber agua fría estaba saciando su sed.
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

subsidio
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
La subsidización de la agricultura ayuda a los agricultores a mantener la producción de cultivos.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

delicado y tenue
Meaning
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
Example
Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.
Su cabello delicado volaba suavemente en la brisa.
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

placebo
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
Al paciente se le dio un placebo para comparar el efecto del medicamento real.
C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

propenso a inundaciones
Meaning
Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
Example
Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.
Bangladesh es una nación deltaica propensa a inundaciones.
A2 noun, verb /ˈɪʃuː/

issue

problema, publicación, distribución
Meaning
A problem, topic, or the act of supplying or distributing something.
Example
The magazine will issue a new edition next week.
La revista publicará una nueva edición la próxima semana.
C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

perpetuo
Meaning
never-ending or continuous
Example
She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
Vivía con un miedo perpetuo de ser descubierta.
B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

realizar
Meaning
to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan
Example
The team carries out the project successfully.
El equipo lleva a cabo el proyecto exitosamente.
B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

alojamiento
Meaning
a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay
Example
The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.
El hotel proporciona alojamiento cómodo para los turistas.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

divisible
Meaning
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
Example
Twelve is divisible by three and four.
Doce es divisible por tres y cuatro.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ/

Garbage

basura; desechos
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless
Example
Please take out the garbage before the collection truck arrives tomorrow morning.
Por favor, saque la basura antes de que llegue el camión de recolección mañana por la mañana.
C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

acusatorio
Meaning
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
Example
He gave her an accusatory glance.
Él le dio una mirada acusatoria.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

provocador de pensamientos
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
La película fue profundamente provocadora de pensamientos y dejó una impresión duradera.
C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

alcohólico
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
La fiesta se volvió alcohólica a medida que avanzaba la noche.
C1 noun /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

panorama

vista panorámica
Meaning
An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.
Example
From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city.
Desde la cima de la colina, disfrutamos de un impresionante panorama de la ciudad.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

excelente; de primera calidad
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
El coche está en excelente estado.
C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

incredulidad
Meaning
lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt
Example
His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.
Su incredulidad hacia lo sobrenatural lo convirtió en un escéptico.
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

pasos
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
Dar pequeños pasos reduce el agobio.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

lodazal / enredo
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
El carro se quedó atascado en el lodazal después de la fuerte lluvia.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

partido de práctica
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
El equipo tuvo un partido de práctica antes de que comenzara la temporada oficial.
B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

trotar
Meaning
to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise
Example
She jogs every morning in the park.
Ella trota todas las mañanas en el parque.
C1 noun /dɪn/

din

ruido
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
El ruido del tráfico afuera hacía difícil concentrarse.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

ampliamente
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Ella fue generosamente recompensada por su arduo trabajo.
C1 noun /ˈtæl.i/

Tally

conteo; registro; puntuación
Meaning
a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total
Example
Keep a tally of how many books you read this month.
Lleva un conteo de cuántos libros lees este mes.
B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

coordinación
Meaning
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
Example
The coordination between the teams was flawless.
La coordinación entre los equipos fue impecable.
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

horno
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
Ella horneó galletas en el horno durante treinta minutos.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

escéptico
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Ella era escéptica sobre el nuevo plan.
C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

despreocupado
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
Example
He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.
Tenía una actitud despreocupada hacia las normas de seguridad.
A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

recto; directo; honesto;
Meaning
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Example
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
Dibuja una línea recta desde el punto A hasta el punto B.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

exasperar
Meaning
to irritate or annoy intensely
Example
His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.
Sus constantes quejas comenzaron a exasperar a sus compañeros de trabajo.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

inflamable; combustible
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
El material inflamable se prendió rápidamente.
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

un ruido fuerte repentino; un golpe o impacto fuerte
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
La puerta se cerró con un fuerte ruido que despertó a todos.
C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

abandono
Meaning
the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted
Example
The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.
El niño sufrió un profundo dolor emocional por el abandono.
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

incompleto
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
Los detalles del proyecto aún estaban incompletos.
C2 adjective /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

vitriolic

crítico mordaz
Meaning
filled with bitter criticism or malice
Example
His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room.
Sus comentarios críticos mordaces hirieron a todos en la sala.
C1 adjective /ˈrez.ə.luːt/

Resolute

resuelto; firme; decidido
Meaning
determined; having a firm decision; unwavering
Example
She remained resolute in her decision to pursue her dreams.
Ella permaneció resuelta en su decisión de seguir sus sueños.
A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

enero
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
Enero suele ser el mes más frío del año.
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

plazo; fecha límite;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
La fecha límite para entregar el proyecto es el próximo viernes.
B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

Árbol genealógico
Meaning
A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.
Example
Creating a family tree helps understand family history.
Crear un árbol genealógico ayuda a entender la historia familiar.
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

aliviar
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
El maestro intentó aliviar los miedos de los estudiantes antes del examen.
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

como un gusano
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
El artista usó un diseño vermicular para decorar el borde del manuscrito.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

rojo intenso
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
La puesta de sol roja intensa pintó el cielo con hermosos tonos.
C2 adjective /daɪˈæfənəs/

diaphanous

diáfano
Meaning
Light, delicate, and translucent.
Example
She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight.
Ella llevaba un vestido diáfano que brillaba a la luz del sol.
A2 pronoun /ɪtˈsɛlf/

itself

a sí mismo
Meaning
Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.
Example
The cat cleaned itself after eating.
El gato se limpió a sí mismo después de comer.
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

excesivamente optimista
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
Su actitud excesivamente optimista ignoró los problemas evidentes.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

deserción
Meaning
The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.
Example
The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.
La deserción del político sorprendió a sus seguidores.
A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

actividades
Meaning
A thing that a person or group does or has done.
Example
Productive activities drive progress.
Las actividades productivas impulsan el progreso.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːtnər/

partner

socio
Meaning
a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor
Example
She is my business partner in the new venture.
Ella es mi socia comercial en la nueva empresa.
C1 noun /deɪˈtɑːnt/

detente

distensión
Meaning
the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The two nations worked toward detente after decades of conflict.
Las dos naciones trabajaron hacia la distensión después de décadas de conflicto.
C1 noun /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

exposition

exposición
Meaning
a detailed explanation or a large public exhibition
Example
The scientist gave a clear exposition of the theory.
El científico dio una explicación clara de la teoría.
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

estado de ánimo; humor;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
Ella estaba de buen humor después de recibir las noticias.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒoʊ.vi.əl/

jovial

alegre
Meaning
cheerful and friendly in manner
Example
He was in a jovial mood during the family gathering.
Estaba de buen humor durante la reunión familiar.
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

memorando
Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
Él escribió un memorando al personal sobre la próxima reunión.
C1 noun /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/

Calamity

calamidad; desastre
Meaning
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
Example
The earthquake was a terrible calamity that affected thousands of families.
El terremoto fue una terrible calamidad que afectó a miles de familias.
C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

endocrino
Meaning
Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Example
The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.
El sistema endocrino regula el metabolismo y el crecimiento.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

indiscutible; seguro
Meaning
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
Example
Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.
Su honestidad e integridad son cualidades indiscutibles.
A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

ayer
Meaning
the day before today
Example
Yesterday, we went to the park.
Ayer, fuimos al parque.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

centenario
Meaning
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
Example
The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.
La escuela celebró su centenario con un gran evento.
C1 noun /ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Mimic

imitador; imitar;
Meaning
A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others
Example
The talented mimic could perfectly imitate famous celebrities.
El talentoso imitador pudo imitar perfectamente a las celebridades famosas.
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

materializarse
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
La oportunidad que había estado esperando finalmente se materializó.
C2 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

prodigalidad
Meaning
the quality of being wastefully extravagant
Example
His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.
Su prodigalidad con el dinero lo dejó en quiebra.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

marciano
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
La película mostró un marciano visitando la Tierra.
C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

engaño
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
La engaño del político fue expuesto por los medios.
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

felicidad
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˌɪntəkəˈnɛktɪvɪti/

interconnectivity

interconectividad
Meaning
The state of being interconnected or the degree of connectivity between components
Example
The rise of interconnectivity has transformed global communication.
El auge de la interconectividad ha transformado la comunicación global.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

consternación
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
El anuncio repentino causó una consternación generalizada entre los empleados
A2 noun /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

booking

reserva
Meaning
the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.
Example
I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.
Hice una reserva para una habitación de hotel con anticipación.
C2 noun /kɛn/

ken

conocimiento
Meaning
one's range of knowledge or understanding
Example
Quantum physics is beyond my ken.
La física cuántica está más allá de mi conocimiento.
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

torcido
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
El cuadro en la pared estaba colgado ligeramente torcido.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

desinfectar
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
La enfermera desinfectó la herida antes de aplicar una venda.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

refugio
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
La biblioteca se convirtió en un refugio para los estudiantes durante los exámenes.
C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

desembolso
Meaning
The payment of money from a fund.
Example
The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.
El desembolso de salarios de la empresa se retrasó.