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C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

boxeador
Meaning
A professional or skilled boxer.
Example
The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.
El boxeador entró al ring con confianza.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊləs/

undulous

ondulado
Meaning
Having a wavy surface or form.
Example
The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset.
El artista pintó el mar ondulado al atardecer.
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

objetar
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
Ella aceptó ayudar sin objeción.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/

incredible

increíble
Meaning
so extraordinary that it is hard to believe; amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was incredible.
La vista desde la montaña fue increíble.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

cristiandad
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
La noticia se extendió rápidamente por toda la cristiandad.
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

en medio de; entre
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
Ella estaba de pie en medio de la multitud.
C1 noun /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

etymology

etimología
Meaning
The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.
Example
The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.
La etimología de la palabra 'salario' proviene de la palabra latina para sal.
A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

hace
Meaning
Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.
Example
I met her two years ago.
La conocí hace dos años.
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

felicidad
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

extraño
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
Él contó una historia extraña que nadie podía creer.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

portavoz mujer
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
La portavoz de la compañía anunció el nuevo producto.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

cosmogonía
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
El libro ofrece una visión general de diferentes cosmogonías a lo largo de la historia.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

ineficiente
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
El sistema de computadoras antiguo era ineficiente y desperdiciaba mucho tiempo.
C1 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

goteo / driblar el balón con pequeños toques
Meaning
to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces
Example
The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.
El bebé derramó leche sobre su camisa.
C1 adjective /kweɪnt/

quaint

antiguo y pintoresco
Meaning
attractively unusual or old-fashioned
Example
They stayed in a quaint little cottage by the sea.
Ellos se alojaron en una cabaña pintoresca junto al mar.
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

estadístico
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
El informe proporciona datos estadísticos sobre el crecimiento de la población.
A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

esposo
Meaning
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
Example
Her husband is very supportive of her career.
Su esposo es muy apoyador de su carrera.
B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

extranjero
Meaning
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
Example
As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.
Como estudiante nuevo, a menudo se sentía como una extranjera en la escuela.
B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

conservación
Meaning
The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.
Example
Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.
La conservación de los bosques es crucial para la estabilidad climática.
C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

sustituto
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
Los zapatos baratos estaban hechos de cuero sintético.
C1 noun /ɡeɪt/

gait

modo de caminar
Meaning
A person's manner of walking.
Example
His slow gait showed that he was tired.
Su marcha lenta mostró que estaba cansado.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

diligencia
Meaning
The quality of being hardworking and diligent.
Example
His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.
Su diligencia le valió una promoción en el trabajo.
B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

deriva
Meaning
to move slowly, especially by air or water currents
Example
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
El bote comenzó a alejarse de la orilla.
C2 noun /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi/

orthography

ortografía
Meaning
The conventional spelling system of a language.
Example
English orthography can be confusing for learners.
La ortografía del inglés puede ser confusa para los estudiantes.
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

jabonoso
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
La planta tiene hojas jabonosas que producen espuma cuando se frotan en agua.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

sensibilidad
Meaning
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
Example
The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.
El gerente apreció su sensibilidad ante los comentarios de los clientes.
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.
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.
B1 adverb; adjective /ˈkaɪndli/

kindly

amablemente
Meaning
in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill
Example
She kindly helped the old man cross the street.
Ella ayudó amablemente al anciano a cruzar la calle.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

invicto; no derrotado
Meaning
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Example
The team remains unbeaten this season.
El equipo sigue invicto esta temporada.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɑːrt/

depart

partir
Meaning
to leave, especially to start a journey
Example
The train will depart at 9 a.m.
El tren saldrá a las 9 a.m.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

incómodo; incómoda
Meaning
causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious
Example
The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.
La silla era tan incómoda que no pude sentarme en ella por más de diez minutos.
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

pantomima
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
Los niños disfrutaron de la pantomima navideña en el teatro local.
C1 verb /rɪˈprɛs/

repress

reprimir
Meaning
To restrain, suppress, or keep under control, especially emotions or desires.
Example
He tried to repress his anger during the meeting.
Él intentó reprimir su ira durante la reunión.
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.
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

predecir
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
Los científicos predicen lluvia mañana.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

intransigente, inflexible
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
Él era intransigente en su demanda de una disculpa completa.
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

una persona que sobrevive, especialmente una persona que sigue viva después de un evento en el que otras personas han muerto
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
Ella es una sobreviviente de cáncer que ahora ayuda a otros pacientes.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

retocar
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
El fotógrafo retocó la imagen para eliminar manchas.
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

virulencia
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
Los científicos estudiaron la virulencia de la nueva cepa de virus.
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

estupidez
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Su estupidez causó muchos problemas al equipo.
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

líder demagógico
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
La multitud fue influenciada por los discursos apasionados del líder demagógico.
C2 noun /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

taxidermia
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
El museo tenía una gran colección de animales disecados.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

fama
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
El joven actor alcanzó fama internacional con su última película.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

persona inmoral
Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
La novela describía la vida desenfrenada de un libertino en el Francia del siglo XVIII.
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

disuadir
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
Ella intentó disuadirlo de dejar su trabajo.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

nieta
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Su nieta la visita todos los fines de semana.
B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

necesariamente; de manera inevitable;
Meaning
as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence
Example
Rich people are not necessarily happy.
Las personas ricas no son necesariamente felices.
C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

fácil de controlar o influir
Meaning
easy to control or influence
Example
The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.
El niño fue sorprendentemente fácil de controlar durante el largo viaje.
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

perjuicio
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
Difundir información falsa es un perjuicio para la comunidad.
B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

montón
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
Colocó los libros en un montón sobre la mesa.
C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

absolucion
Meaning
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Example
The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.
La absolucion del acusado sorprendio al publico.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

felicidad
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

ahorrativo / moderado
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
Ella es económica en el uso de las palabras.
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

intimidar / coaccionar
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
El abogado intentó intimidar al testigo.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marino
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Los ecosistemas marinos son muy sensibles a la actividad humana.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

desconcertado
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
Se quedó desconcertado por el comentario extraño.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

presagio
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
El primer petirrojo de la primavera a menudo se considera un presagio de que llegará un clima más cálido.
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 /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

follaje
Meaning
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Example
The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.
El follaje de otoño se veía impresionante en el parque.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

destreza y habilidad
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Su destreza en las negociaciones ayudó a cerrar el trato con éxito.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

embarrar
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
Su ropa estaba embarrada con barro.
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

bota gruesa
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
El actor llevaba un buskin como parte de su traje clásico.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

arrepentimiento
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Ella sintió un profundo arrepentimiento por sus palabras duras.
C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

transmisible
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
COVID-19 es una enfermedad altamente transmisible.
A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

abrir
Meaning
to move something so as to allow access; to begin
Example
Please open the door for me.
por favor abre la puerta para mí.
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

apestoso; dañino o desagradable
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
El apestoso olor de la basura hizo que todos se taparan las narices.
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

revista
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
Ella se suscribió a una revista de ciencias.
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

anestésico
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
El doctor administró un anestésico local antes de suturar la herida.
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

morir
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
Muchos soldados murieron en la guerra.
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

mezquita
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
Se reunieron en la mezquita para la oración del viernes.
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

orar
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
Él comenzó a orar en la ceremonia.
C2 noun /ˈɡrænəri/

granary

granero
Meaning
A storehouse for grain; a region that produces a large amount of grain
Example
The farmers stored their harvest in the village granary.
Los agricultores almacenaron su cosecha en el granero del pueblo.
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

espectador
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
El estadio estaba lleno de espectadores emocionados.
A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

contestar
Meaning
to respond to a question; to reply; to solve
Example
She will answer the phone when it rings.
Ella contestará el teléfono cuando suene.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

terroso / simple
Meaning
resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse
Example
The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.
El plato tenía un sabor rico y terroso proveniente de los champiñones.
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

afrenta
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
Él tomó su crítica como una afrenta personal.
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

fuente
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
La fuente del río se encuentra alta en las montañas.
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 /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

fermentación, cambio químico por levaduras o bacterias
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
La fermentación de uvas produce vino.
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

promesa, fidelidad
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
Él le prometió su troth antes de la reunión.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

sofocar
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
Ella intentó sofocar una risa durante la reunión seria.
C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

excitación
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
La noticia creó gran excitación entre los aficionados.
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

acorde musical
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
Ella rasgueó un acorde simple en la guitarra.
C2 adjective /əbˈtruːsɪv/

obtrusive

obtrusivo
Meaning
noticeable in an unpleasant or unwelcome way; intrusive
Example
The advertisement was so obtrusive that it ruined the user’s experience.
El anuncio era tan obtrusivo que arruinó la experiencia del usuario.
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

adulación
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
Su constante adulación hizo que todos sospecharan de sus verdaderas intenciones.
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

persona en una posición subordinada; en el ejército, un oficial joven
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
El subalterno era responsable de dirigir un pequeño pelotón de soldados.
A2 noun /ˈkænsər/

cancer

cáncer
Meaning
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
Example
Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer.
El fumar es una causa principal del cáncer de pulmón.
C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

papilla
Meaning
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water
Example
The sick patient could only eat gruel.
El paciente enfermo solo pudo comer papilla.
B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

castigo
Meaning
penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule
Example
The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.
El estudiante recibió un castigo por hacer trampa en el examen.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

hermandad
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
El movimiento feminista creó un fuerte sentido de hermandad entre las mujeres.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

fiel; leal; comprometido
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Ella permaneció fiel a sus principios a lo largo de su carrera.
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

azur
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
El cielo claro fue pintado con un profundo tono de azul.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

disquisición
Meaning
A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.
Example
The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.
El profesor dio una disquisición extensa sobre la filosofía antigua.
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

una pequeña cantidad
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
Ella añadió solo una pequeña cantidad de especia al plato.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

desagradable
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
El clima estaba frío y desagradable.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

archidiácono
Meaning
A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.
Example
The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.
El archidiácono ayudó al obispo en los deberes administrativos.
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

inactivo; durmiendo; temporalmente suspendido; no actualmente activo
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
El volcán ha estado inactivo por más de un siglo.
C2 verb /voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/

vociferate

vociferar
Meaning
to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
Example
The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.
Los manifestantes vociferaron contra la ley injusta.
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

paralelismos
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
Hay paralelismos entre los problemas de envejecimiento de Japón y la situación de Bangladesh.
B1 noun

Kindness

bondad; amabilidad; generosidad
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

droga
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
El médico recetó una nueva droga para la enfermedad.
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

exuberante
Meaning
abundant in growth or richly abundant
Example
The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.
El exuberante bosque estaba lleno de vida.
A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

enfermedad; dolencia
Meaning
the state of being ill; a disease or illness
Example
She took time off work due to sickness.
Ella tomó tiempo libre del trabajo debido a la enfermedad.
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

ginecología
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
Decidió especializarse en ginecología después de la escuela de medicina.
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

cosmología
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
Estudió cosmología para entender los orígenes del universo.
A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

televisión
Meaning
an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts
Example
My family watches television together every evening.
Mi familia ve la televisión junta todas las noches.
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

amabilidad; gentileza; la cualidad de ser benévolo o gracioso
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
Su amabilidad hacia todas las personas la hizo amada por todos.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

trampa, dificultad
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
Los inversionistas deben estar al tanto de las trampas del mercado.
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

polinización
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
Las mariposas juegan un papel vital en la polinización.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪv/

engrave

grabar
Meaning
to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface
Example
The craftsman engraved her name on the silver ring.
El artesano grabó su nombre en el anillo de plata.
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

toldo
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
Nos sentamos debajo del toldo para evitar la lluvia intensa.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

horticultura
Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
La horticultura juega un papel vital en la produccion de frutas, verduras y plantas ornamentales.
C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

espartano
Meaning
showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere
Example
He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.
Vivió en una habitación espartana con solo una cama y una silla.
C1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/

Economic Disparity

disparidad económica
Meaning
The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Example
Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability.
Abordar la disparidad económica es crucial para la estabilidad social.
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

ciencia de medición de luz
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
La fotometría ayuda en el diseño de sistemas de iluminación eficientes.
A1 noun /bed/

Bed

cama
Meaning
a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress
Example
She made her bed every morning before going to work.
Ella hace su cama todas las mañanas antes de ir al trabajo.
C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

proceso de producción de calor
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
Los alimentos picantes pueden mejorar la termogénesis y la quema de calorías.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

incompleto
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
Su informe estaba incompleto y necesitaba más detalles.
A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

dólar
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
Example
I need five dollars to buy this book.
Necesito cinco dólares para comprar este libro.
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

pendiente; terreno inclinado
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
Caminamos por la empinada pendiente de la montaña.