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B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

psíquico
Meaning
relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities
Example
The psychic claimed she could predict the future.
La psíquica afirmó que podía predecir el futuro.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

inconsequential

insignificante
Meaning
Not important or significant; too small to matter.
Example
The mistake was minor and inconsequential.
El error fue menor e insignificante.
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

subterfugio
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
Usaron subterfugio para evitar pagar impuestos.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

ruidoso
Meaning
making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous
Example
The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.
El ruido de la construcción afuera hacía difícil concentrarse.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

caos
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
La protesta se convirtió en caos cuando la multitud chocó con la policía.
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

paralizar
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
El choque repentino parecía paralizarlo.
C1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

de mentalidad cerrada
Meaning
unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective
Example
His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.
Su actitud de mentalidad cerrada le impidió aceptar nuevas ideas.
B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

territorial
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
Los dos países tuvieron una disputa territorial sobre la isla.
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

letárgico
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
Después de una comida pesada, se sintió letárgico y somnoliento.
B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

dedicar
Meaning
to give time, effort, or resources to something
Example
She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.
Ella dedica gran parte de su tiempo a ayudar a los pobres.
C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

brillo iridiscente
Meaning
a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow
Example
The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.
Las alas de la mariposa brillaban con brillo iridiscente.
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

rígido; firme; duro
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
La vieja tabla de madera era demasiado rígida para doblarse.
B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

ocasión; evento especial
Meaning
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
Example
Their wedding was a joyous occasion.
Su boda fue una ocasión alegre.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

gasto excesivo; derroche
Meaning
lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense
Example
The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.
La celebración de la boda fue criticada por su extravagancia innecesaria.
A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

bien
Meaning
satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
Example
Everything is going to be alright.
Todo va a estar bien.
C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

supurar
Meaning
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
Example
The wound began to suppurate after a few days.
La herida comenzó a supurar después de unos días.
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

antesala
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
Los invitados esperaron en la antesala antes de ser llamados adentro.
C2 noun /ˈfrækɑː/

fracas

escándalo
Meaning
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
Example
The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police.
El escándalo fuera del bar llamó la atención de la policía.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

adecuado
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
El criminal recibió un castigo adecuado por sus crímenes.
B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

desestabilizador, perturbador
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
La deforestación tiene un efecto desestabilizador sobre la fauna.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

furlong

unidad de distancia (220 yardas o aproximadamente 201 metros)
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters
Example
The horse ran a furlong before slowing down.
El caballo corrió un furlong antes de desacelerar.
B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

víctima
Meaning
a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action
Example
The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.
La víctima fue llevada al hospital inmediatamente.
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

pez escorpión
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
El pez escorpión tiene espinas peligrosas que pueden inyectar veneno.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

nido de ave rapaz
Meaning
an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey
Example
The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.
El halcón protegió su nido ferozmente.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

dalia
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
Ella plantó dalias coloridas en su jardín el verano pasado.
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

eliminación
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
La eliminación de residuos es crucial para mantener un ambiente limpio.
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

estética
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
El diseño de interiores se centra en la estética y funcionalidad.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

planta trepadora lang lang
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
La planta trepadora lang lang produce hermosas flores fragantes.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

un grupo de brujas
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
Las brujas se reunieron secretamente en un coven en el bosque.
A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

empujar
Meaning
to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against
Example
Push the button to ring the bell.
Emputa el botón para hacer sonar la campana.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

terminología
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
La terminología médica puede ser difícil de entender para los nuevos estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

prometida
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
John compró un hermoso anillo de compromiso para su prometida.
B1 verb /spred/

spread

esparcir
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
La noticia se esparció rápidamente por el pueblo.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

felicidad
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

capilla
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
La pareja se casó en una pequeña capilla en el campo.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

iluminante
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
La lámpara actuó como un iluminante en la cueva oscura.
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

hinchado
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
Después de la gran comida, se sintió hinchado e incómodo.
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

tenaza
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
El chef usó una tenaza para sacar la olla caliente de la estufa.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtəbl̩/

excitable

excitable
Meaning
easily excited or emotionally aroused
Example
The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing.
El niño era excitable y se reía de cada pequeña cosa.
B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

gusano
Meaning
a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil
Example
The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.
El pájaro atrapó un gusano del suelo del jardín.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

desatento
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
El padre desatento dejó al niño solo durante horas.
B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

halterofilia
Meaning
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
Example
Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.
La halterofilia requiere disciplina y una técnica adecuada.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

de mala calidad
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
El contratista hizo un trabajo de mala calidad en las reparaciones.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

instinctive

instintivo, natural, automático
Meaning
Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.
Example
His instinctive reaction saved his life.
Su reacción instintiva le salvó la vida.
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

amamantar
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
La madre gata amamantó a sus gatitos en la cesta.
C1 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

emergente
Meaning
Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation
Example
The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.
La tecnología emergente está revolucionando las industrias.
B2 noun /ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/

governance

gobernanza
Meaning
The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.
Example
Effective governance ensures sustainable development.
La gobernanza efectiva asegura el desarrollo sostenible.
B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

decepción
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
Su rostro mostró una profunda decepción después de escuchar los resultados.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

vergonzoso; deshonroso; embarazoso
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
Su comportamiento vergonzoso avergonzó a toda la familia.
B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

campo, escenario
Meaning
a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events
Example
The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.
El partido de baloncesto se celebrará en la nueva arena en el centro de la ciudad.
C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

acosar / molestar
Meaning
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
Example
The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.
El criminal fue arrestado por intentar molestar a un niño.
C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

herpetólogo
Meaning
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Example
The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
El herpetólogo descubrió una nueva especie de rana en la selva tropical.
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

inventario
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
La tienda tiene una amplia variedad de productos.
B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

migración
Meaning
the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons
Example
The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.
La migración anual de aves es un evento natural fascinante.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

mendigo
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
El mendigo pidió comida en la puerta del monasterio.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

afecto; gusto; inclinación
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
Ella ha desarrollado un gusto por la música clásica.
B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

además
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.
Además, ofrecemos descuentos para reservas anticipadas.
B1 adverb /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etcetera

etcétera
Meaning
used at the end of a list to indicate that other similar items are included
Example
She bought apples, oranges, bananas, etcetera from the market.
Ella compró manzanas, naranjas, plátanos, etcétera en el mercado.
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

paradero; ubicación
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
Nadie sabe el paradero de la persona desaparecida.
B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

golpe
Meaning
To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.
Example
He accidentally bumped into the door.
Él accidentalmente chocó con la puerta.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

veredicto
Meaning
a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case
Example
The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.
El jurado dictó un veredicto de culpabilidad tras tres horas de deliberación.
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

aparente
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
Pronto quedó claro que no estaba diciendo la verdad.
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

frente
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
Ella se limpió el sudor de la frente.
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

ritmo circadiano
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
La exposición a la luz natural regula el ritmo circadiano.
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

un añadido
Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
El regalo parecía un detalle de última hora más que un gesto genuino.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

involuntary

involuntario
Meaning
done without will or conscious control
Example
He gave an involuntary shiver when he heard the loud noise.
Él dio un escalofrío involuntario cuando escuchó el ruido fuerte.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

deteriorado
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
Viven en una casa deteriorada en las afueras de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈʌlsər/

ulcer

úlcera
Meaning
a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer.
El médico recetó un medicamento para tratar la úlcera de estómago.
A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

entre
Meaning
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
Example
He was sitting among his friends.
Él estaba sentado entre sus amigos.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

documental
Meaning
A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.
Example
We watched a documentary about climate change.
Vimos un documental sobre el cambio climático.
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

mentalidad
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Una mentalidad de crecimiento ayuda a las personas a aceptar los desafíos.
C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

solicitar votos
Meaning
to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail
Example
They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.
Ellos harán campaña en el vecindario para obtener votos.
C1 verb /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

disconcert

desconcertar
Meaning
To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.
Example
The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team.
El cambio repentino de planes desconcertó al equipo.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

mamut / gigante
Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
La empresa enfrentó un desafío gigante durante la expansión.
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

cosas
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
Ella empacó todas sus cosas en la maleta.
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

abundar
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Las oportunidades abundan en el campo de la tecnología.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

comerciante de ropa
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
El comerciante de ropa de la ciudad exhibió trajes elegantes en la ventana de su tienda.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

rechazo
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Su rechazo a la oferta sorprendió a todos.
B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

agarrón; sujeción firme; empuñadura o asa
Meaning
a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold
Example
The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.
El escalador perdió su agarre y cayó varios pies antes de que la cuerda de seguridad lo atrapara.
B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

patriótico
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
Los ciudadanos patrióticos celebraron el Día de la Independencia con gran entusiasmo.
C2 noun /θiˈɒsəfi/

theosophy

teosofía
Meaning
A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.
Example
Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth.
La teosofía atrajo a personas interesadas en el misticismo y el crecimiento espiritual.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsɛl/

undersell

vender a un precio más bajo
Meaning
to sell something at a lower price than competitors or to downplay the value of something
Example
The shop undersold its rivals by offering huge discounts.
La tienda vendió a sus rivales a un precio más bajo ofreciendo grandes descuentos.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

fortuna; suerte; riqueza
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.
Hizo su fortuna invirtiendo sabiamente en empresas tecnológicas.
B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

hecho por el hombre
Meaning
something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally
Example
This lake is manmade, not natural.
Este lago es hecho por el hombre, no natural.
B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

golondrina
Meaning
a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail
Example
The swallow built its nest under the roof.
La golondrina construyó su nido bajo el techo.
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

presagio de buena o mala suerte futura
Meaning
an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck
Example
Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.
Muchas personas consideran que un gato negro cruzando tu camino es un mal presagio.
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

sociable
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
Es una persona sociable a la que le encanta conocer gente nueva.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

regenerar
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
El lagarto puede regenerar su cola perdida.
B1 noun /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

libro de texto
Meaning
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
Example
She bought a new biology textbook for her class.
Ella compró un nuevo libro de biología para su clase.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

admitir
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
Ella finalmente admitió que estaba equivocada.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

litany
Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.
El político dio una larga lista de promesas durante la campaña.
C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

gourmand
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
Como un verdadero gourmán, nunca perdía la oportunidad de probar nuevos platos.
B2 adjective ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv

comprehensive

completo
Meaning
Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; complete and thorough.
Example
A comprehensive study enhances understanding.
Un estudio completo mejora la comprensión.
C1 adjective ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk

intrinsic

intrínseco, esencial, natural
Meaning
Belonging naturally; essential. Existing as a natural or basic part of something.
Example
Creativity is an intrinsic quality of a great artist.
La creatividad es una cualidad intrínseca de un gran artista.
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

entrenamiento cerebral
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
El entrenamiento cerebral regular puede mejorar la retención de la memoria.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

viscoso
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency.
Example
The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.
La savia tenía una textura viscosa que se pegaba a sus manos.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

anteriormente; antes
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
El edificio era anteriormente una escuela, pero ahora es un centro comunitario.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

formalmente
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
El acuerdo fue firmado formalmente por ambas partes.
C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

denominar
Meaning
to give a name or designation to something
Example
The currency was denominated in dollars.
La moneda fue denominada en dólares.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/

refutation

refutación
Meaning
The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.
Example
Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.
Su ensayo fue una fuerte refutación de la teoría opuesta.
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

suicidio
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
Los profesionales de la salud mental trabajan para prevenir el suicidio.
C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

gladiador
Meaning
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
Example
The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
El gladiador luchó valientemente en la arena.
C1 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

desgastado
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
El sofá se veía viejo y desgastado después de años de uso.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

escrúpulo
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
Él no tenía escrúpulos para mentir y avanzar.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

puesto avanzado
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
Los soldados fueron apostados en un puesto avanzado remoto.
C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

meritocracia
Meaning
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Example
In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.
En una verdadera meritocracia, las personas más capaces ascienden a posiciones de liderazgo.
A1 noun /dɔːr/

Door

puerta
Meaning
a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room
Example
Please close the door when you leave the room.
Por favor, cierre la puerta cuando salga de la habitación.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

esforzarse
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Ella se esfuerza por ser la mejor estudiante en su clase.
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

degradar
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
La corrupción puede degradar los valores de una sociedad.
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

violación
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
La empresa sufrió una violación de seguridad de datos.
C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

aumento rápido; un alza.
Meaning
A rapid increase; a rise.
Example
The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.
La escalada de los costos de producción impacta la rentabilidad.
A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

simplemente; solo;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
Yo simplemente quería ayudarte con tu tarea.
C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

lavar ropa / ocultar el origen del dinero obtenido ilegalmente
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
Ella lavó toda la ropa sucia el domingo.
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.
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

golpe; un golpe fuerte con la mano, un arma o un objeto duro
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
El boxeador dio un golpe devastador a su oponente.
B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/

Youngster

joven; un niño o adolescente; alguien que es joven en experiencia
Meaning
a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience
Example
The youngster showed great talent in sports.
El joven mostró gran talento en los deportes.
B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

sudadera
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
Llevaba una sudadera gris mientras corría en el parque.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imitar
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
Los niños a menudo imitan el comportamiento de sus padres.
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

garantía
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
El arrendador requirió una garantía antes de alquilar el apartamento.
B2 noun ˈaʊt.pʊt

output

producción
Meaning
The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.
Example
Climate change reduces agricultural output.
El cambio climático reduce la producción agrícola.