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C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

travieso
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
El niño dio una sonrisa traviesa antes de esconder el juguete.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

prejuiciado
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Él estaba prejuiciado contra las personas de otras regiones.
C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

murallas de protección
Meaning
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.
Example
The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.
El soldado se escondió detrás de la muralla de protección para su seguridad.
A2 noun breɪn

brain

cerebro
Meaning
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
Example
The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.
El cerebro solo puede concentrarse en una cosa a la vez.
A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

biblioteca
Meaning
a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to
Example
She goes to the library every weekend to study.
Ella va a la biblioteca todos los fines de semana para estudiar.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

empoderamiento
Meaning
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Example
Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.
Las iniciativas de empoderamiento mejoran la confianza.
C2 verb /ˈkævəl/

cavil

objetar de manera innecesaria
Meaning
to make petty or unnecessary objections
Example
She caviled at every detail of the plan.
Ella objetó innecesariamente cada detalle del plan.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

colmenar
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
El agricultor construyó un nuevo colmenar para producir miel orgánica.
B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

empinado, excesivo
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
Los excursionistas subieron un sendero empinado en la montaña.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

asimétrico
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
Ella llevaba un vestido asimétrico que atraía la atención de todos.
B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

empático
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
Ella fue empática hacia las luchas de su amiga.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

ornitología
Meaning
the scientific study of birds
Example
She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.
Ella persiguió la ornitología para entender los patrones de migración de los pájaros.
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

veraz
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
Ella dio un relato veraz de lo que sucedió ese día.
C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

experimentación
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
La experimentación conduce a productos innovadores.
B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

grabación de video
Meaning
a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries
Example
The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.
El metraje de la protesta se mostró en la televisión todo el día.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

exploring

explorar
Meaning
Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.
Example
They are exploring different areas of Antarctica.
Ellos están explorando diferentes áreas de la Antártida.
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

temblar
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
Ella se estremeció al pensar en caminar sola en el oscuro bosque.
C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

rememoración
Meaning
a story or memory about past events
Example
He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.
Él compartió una rememoración de sus días de infancia en el pueblo.
A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

carpeta
Meaning
a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files
Example
I saved all the photos in a separate folder.
Guardé todas las fotos en una carpeta separada.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

inconmensurable
Meaning
too large or extensive to measure; boundless
Example
The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.
El amor inconmensurable de una madre no tiene límites.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

mezcla para juntar ladrillos / pequeño cañón
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
Los trabajadores aplicaron mortero entre los ladrillos.
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

encarcelar
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
El juez encarceló al criminal por cinco años.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

entrometido
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
Encontró a su vecino entrometido y molesto.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

origen
Meaning
The origin or source of something.
Example
The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.
El museo verificó el origen del antiguo manuscrito.
C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

prolijidad
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
La prolijidad del libro hizo que fuera difícil leerlo en una sola sesión.
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

hubris
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
Su hubris condujo a su caída.
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

difamación
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
El periódico fue demandado por difamación.
C1 adjective /kɔɪ/

coy

tímido, reservado
Meaning
reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved
Example
She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.
Ella dio una sonrisa tímida cuando le preguntaron sobre sus planes.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

simbolizar
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
La paloma simboliza la paz a través de las culturas.
A2 noun /pæθ/

path

camino
Meaning
a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading
Example
She walked along the narrow path through the forest.
Ella caminó por el estrecho camino a través del bosque.
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

arrugar
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Él arrugó el papel y lo tiró a la papelera.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

lapidario
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
El museo exhibió herramientas lapidarias utilizadas en tiempos antiguos.
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

pellizcar
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
Ella echó un poco de sal en la sopa.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

remero
Meaning
a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew
Example
The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.
El experimentado remero remó el bote a través del río.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

malversación
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
El contador fue arrestado por la malversación de fondos de la empresa.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

coma
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
El paciente permaneció en coma durante varias semanas.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

agotable
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
El carbón y el petróleo son recursos agotables.
A2 noun /kɔːrs/

course

curso, trayecto o conjunto de lecciones educativas
Meaning
a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons
Example
She enrolled in a computer science course.
Ella se inscribió en un curso de ciencias de la computación.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

antipático
Meaning
not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude
Example
The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.
El dueño de la tienda parecía antipático con los nuevos clientes.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

antilogía
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
La declaración del político fue criticada por su antilogía.
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

apretar
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
Ella apretó el tubo de pasta de dientes para sacar el último poco.
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

contratar
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
La compañía contratará nuevos empleados el próximo mes.
B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

telescopio
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
El astrónomo usó un telescopio para observar los planetas distantes.
A2 verb /prɪˈpɛər/

prepare

preparar
Meaning
to make ready; to get something ready for use
Example
She needs to prepare dinner for her family.
Ella necesita preparar la cena para su familia.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

desviación; alejamiento de una ruta establecida
Meaning
the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards
Example
Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.
Cualquier desviación del procedimiento establecido debe ser reportada de inmediato.
C1 noun /ˈɒn.slɔːt/

onslaught

asalto
Meaning
A fierce or destructive attack.
Example
The village faced an onslaught of enemy forces.
El pueblo enfrentó un asalto de las fuerzas enemigas.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

imperial
Meaning
Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Example
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.
El palacio imperial era un símbolo del poder del emperador.
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

sargento de armas
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
El sargento de armas escoltó al miembro disruptivo fuera del salón.
B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

oportunidades
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
Las oportunidades para trabajos disminuyeron.
B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

búho
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
El búho hooteó suavemente en la oscuridad del bosque.
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

decaer, agotarse o perder entusiasmo
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
Después de horas de trabajo, su energía estaba disminuyendo.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

diadema
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
La reina llevó una diadema brillante en la coronación.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

alcalde
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
El alcalde anunció una nueva política para mejorar el transporte público.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

remodelar
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
Ellos decidieron remodelar su cocina el verano pasado.
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

desafiar
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
Los manifestantes continuaron desafiando la prohibición del gobierno sobre reuniones públicas.
B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

asqueroso / grosero
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions
Example
He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.
Pensó que la comida se veía asquerosa, pero sabía bien.
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

objeto curioso
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
Ella compró un objeto curioso en la tienda de antigüedades.
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

en medio de
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
El equipo permaneció tranquilo en medio del caos.
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

maternidad
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
El hospital tiene una excelente sala de maternidad para nuevas madres.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

indiscutible; innegable; cierto
Meaning
impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain
Example
The evidence against him was indisputable.
La evidencia en su contra era indiscutible.
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

surgir como olas
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
El humo surgió como olas desde el edificio en llamas.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

legislador
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
Moisés es a menudo considerado como un gran legislador en la historia.
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

profetizar
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
El monje profetizó que la paz regresaría a la tierra.
A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

dar
Meaning
to freely transfer something to someone
Example
I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.
Doy regalos a mis amigos en sus cumpleaños.
C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

resistente al clima
Meaning
Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.
Example
Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.
Los cultivos resistentes al clima pueden sobrevivir a condiciones meteorológicas extremas.
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

felicidad
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

envolver
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
La cima de la montaña estaba envuelta en niebla.
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

posesión; propiedad; dominio
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
La casa ha estado en la posesión de su familia durante generaciones.
C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

ritmo de habla con subida y bajada de tono
Meaning
The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.
Example
His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.
Su discurso tenía una cadencia natural que cautivó a la audiencia.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

resolución de conflictos
Meaning
The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.
Example
Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.
La resolución de conflictos es vital para la paz global.
C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

repeler
Meaning
To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.
Example
Protons repel each other.
Los protones se repelen entre sí.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

vida / sustento
Meaning
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
Example
He makes his living as a teacher.
Él gana su sustento como maestro.
B2 noun /ˈreɪsɪzəm/

racism

racismo
Meaning
the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice
Example
The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.
La organización trabaja para eliminar el racismo en todas sus formas.
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

simplificar o aumentar la eficiencia
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
La compañía tiene como objetivo optimizar la producción para reducir los costos.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

gran historia
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
El ascenso y la caída de la empresa se convirtió en una saga corporativa.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

felicidad
Meaning
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
Example
She spoke in a low, velvety voice.
No podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

habilidad
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
El mago sorprendió a la multitud con su habilidad con las manos.
C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

tentador; atractivo pero fuera de alcance
Meaning
tempting and attractive but out of reach
Example
The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
El tentador aroma de pan fresco llenó la panadería.
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

maldad, perversidad
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
La historia destaca la maldad del cruel rey.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

diurno
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
La mayoría de las aves son criaturas diurnas, activas durante las horas de luz.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

arsenal
Meaning
A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.
Example
The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.
Los soldados guardaron sus armas en el arsenal.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

desgastado y fino debido al uso excesivo
Meaning
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
Example
His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.
Su abrigo desgastado no pudo mantenerlo caliente en invierno.
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

sorprendentemente
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
Sorprendentemente, terminó todo el proyecto en solo un día.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

fanático
Meaning
extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion
Example
He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.
Él es un fanático seguidor de su equipo de fútbol.
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

benefactor; patrón; donante
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
El benefactor anónimo donó millones al hospital.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

figurado
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
Ella usó lenguaje figurado para describir sus sentimientos.
C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

macabro
Meaning
disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying
Example
The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.
La película de terror tenía una atmósfera macabra.
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

horca
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
El criminal fue llevado a la horca al amanecer.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

insaciable
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.
Su insaciable curiosidad la llevó a leer todos los libros de la biblioteca.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfiːt/

effete

débiles
Meaning
Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.
Example
The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.
El imperio se volvió débil después de siglos de indulgencia.
C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

acelerar
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
El gobierno tomó medidas para acelerar el proceso de aprobación.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

semi-anual
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
La empresa organiza una reunión semi-anual con todos los empleados.
C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

cripta
Meaning
an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place
Example
The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.
Los turistas exploraron la antigua cripta debajo de la catedral.
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

abundante; en gran cantidad
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
La cosecha fue abundante este año debido al buen clima.
C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

procesión fúnebre
Meaning
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
Example
A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.
Una procesión de dolientes siguió el ataúd hasta el cementerio.
A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

queso
Meaning
a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile
Example
She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
Ella añadió queso rallado a la pasta para darle más sabor.
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

desidioso o perezoso
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
Su actitud desidiosa hacia el trabajo molestaba a su jefe.
C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

tren correo
Meaning
a train that carries mail and postal packages
Example
The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.
El tren postal sale todas las tardes para entregar cartas a través del país.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

desesperante
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
Se sintió desesperante después de perder su trabajo.
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.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

diagrama
Meaning
a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something
Example
The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.
El profesor explicó el sistema usando un diagrama claro.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

conformidad
Meaning
The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
Example
The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.
El producto fue probado para su conformidad con los estándares de seguridad.
C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

pronóstico
Meaning
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
Example
The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.
El pronóstico del astrólogo fascinó a la audiencia.
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

ladrar
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
El ladrido de los sabuesos resonó en el bosque.
B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

cielo
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness
Example
Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.
Muchas personas creen que las buenas almas van al cielo despues de que pasan de este mundo.
A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

almuerzo
Meaning
a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal
Example
We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.
Almorzamos en un buen restaurante en el centro.
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

oración
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
Susurró una oración tranquila antes de dormir.
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

instrumento que registra cambios en la presión atmosférica
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
El científico revisó el barógrafo para ver las variaciones de presión.
B1 noun /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/ or /ˈkɪləˌmiːtər/

kilometer

kilómetro
Meaning
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
Example
The village is about five kilometers away from the town.
El pueblo está a unos cinco kilómetros de la ciudad.
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

desarraigar
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
Ellos desenterraron el viejo árbol del jardín.
B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

sin miedo
Meaning
Not feeling fear; brave or courageous
Example
She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.
Ella entró en la habitación oscura, sin miedo de lo que pudiera haber dentro.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

prosélito
Meaning
A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
Example
She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.
Se convirtió en un prosélito después de convertirse a una nueva fe.
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

directrices
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
Las pautas para el uso de la IA son esenciales.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

burlón
Meaning
joking or teasing in a playful manner
Example
He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.
Él solo estaba bromeando cuando dijo que renunciaría a su trabajo.
C1 adjective ɪˈluː.sər.i

illusory

ilusorio
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.
Example
His sense of security was entirely illusory.
Su sensación de seguridad era completamente ilusoria.
C2 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

inusual
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
Ella tiene un sentido del humor muy inusual.
A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

alimentar
Meaning
to give food to a person or animal
Example
She feeds the birds every morning.
Ella alimenta a los pájaros todas las mañanas.
B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

infligir
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.
La tormenta infligió un daño considerable a la ciudad.
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

difundir
Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
El olor del pan recién hecho se difundió por toda la casa.