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B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

capaz de traer cambios fundamentales en oposición a las creencias o sistemas convencionales
Meaning
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
Example
The leader proposed radical economic reforms.
El líder propuso reformas económicas radicales.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

atar
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Esta fuerza une los quarks.
B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

interrumpir
Meaning
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.
Example
Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.
Los esfuerzos individuales interrumpen la armonía social.
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

atesorar
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
Ella atesora los recuerdos de su casa de la infancia.
A2 interjection /hʌ/

huh

¿Qué dijiste?
Meaning
used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something
Example
Huh? What did you say?
¿Ja? ¿Qué dijiste?
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

monocromo
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
La película antigua fue rodada enteramente en monocromo.
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

humano
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
Los valores humanos dan forma a los sistemas sociales.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

bullicioso
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Los niños estaban bulliciosos durante la fiesta de cumpleaños.
B1 noun /trʌŋk/

Trunk

baúl
Meaning
a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel
Example
She packed her clothes in the trunk.
Ella empacó su ropa en el baúl.
A2 noun /ruːf/

roof

techo
Meaning
the top covering of a building or vehicle
Example
The roof of the house needs to be repaired.
El techo de la casa necesita ser reparado.
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

implantar
Meaning
To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.
Example
The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.
El maestro trató de implantar buenos modales en los estudiantes.
B2 noun /fɔːrt/

Fort

fuerte
Meaning
a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend
Example
The ancient fort stood on top of the hill for centuries.
El antiguo fuerte se erguía en la cima de la colina durante siglos.
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

maloliente
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
La habitación maloliente hizo que todos se fueran rápidamente.
B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

instantáneamente
Meaning
immediately, without any delay
Example
He replied instantly to the message.
Él respondió instantáneamente al mensaje.
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

relajado y despreocupado; que ocurre por casualidad; informal
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
Él usó ropa casual para la fiesta.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

insustancial
Meaning
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.
Example
The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.
La evidencia proporcionada fue insustancial y poco convincente.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

intimidar
Meaning
To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
Example
The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.
El matón intentó intimidar a los niños más pequeños.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

afueras de la ciudad
Meaning
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
Example
They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
Se mudaron a las afueras de la ciudad para una vida más tranquila.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

lenguaje específico
Meaning
a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group
Example
In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.
En el lenguaje legal, el término tiene un significado diferente.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

francmasón miembro
Meaning
A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.
Example
His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.
Su abuelo era un respetado francmasón en la comunidad.
C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

denunciar
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
Muchos activistas condenan la destrucción de la selva tropical.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

zapato pesado
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
El granjero llevaba viejos brogans mientras trabajaba en el campo.
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

defensa legítima
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
El país afirmó que era defensa legítima.
B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

crítica
Meaning
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
Example
The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.
La nueva política ha recibido mucha crítica por parte del público.
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

divergente
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
Las políticas divergentes crean desafíos en la colaboración.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

inquisición
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
El periodista enfrentó una inquisición del panel sobre sus fuentes.
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

estructura de rejilla
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
El jardín estaba decorado con una estructura de rejilla de madera cubierta de vides.
C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

composición musical
Meaning
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Example
She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.
Ella tocó un concierto de Mozart con la orquesta.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

sacrificial
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
El cordero fue utilizado como una ofrenda sacrificial en el ritual.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

trabajador independiente
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Ella trabaja como freelancer diseñando sitios web para diferentes clientes.
C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

endivia
Meaning
A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.
Example
She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.
Añadió endivia fresca a la ensalada para darle un sabor ligeramente amargo.
C2 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

lacerate

lacerar, desgarrar
Meaning
to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh
Example
The broken glass lacerated his hand.
El vidrio roto laceró su mano.
B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

apreciación
Meaning
An increase in the value of an asset over time.
Example
Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.
Las propiedades inmobiliarias a menudo experimentan apreciación con el tiempo.
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

bruscamente
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
Ella desechó la sugerencia de manera brusca.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/

gridlock

atasco completo o condición de parálisis en el tráfico
Meaning
Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.
Example
A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.
Un gran accidente causó un atasco en el centro de la ciudad.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

insentient

insensible
Meaning
Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.
Example
The rock is an insentient object with no awareness.
La roca es un objeto insensible sin conciencia.
C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

estrictamente; de manera inflexible
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
Las reglas son estrictamente aplicadas en esta institución.
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 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

marca distintiva
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
La honestidad es la marca distintiva de un buen líder.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

pecho
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Ella guardó el secreto cerca de su pecho.
B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

apelación; solicitud; excusa
Meaning
an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification
Example
She made a plea for help during the emergency.
Ella hizo una apelación por ayuda durante la emergencia.
A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

centro
Meaning
A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.
Example
The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.
El primer centro de cirugía robótica fue establecido en Rangpur.
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

amargamente; severamente
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
Ella se quejó amargamente del trato injusto.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

lastimoso; compasivo
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
Los lastimosos gritos del animal herido movieron a todos a lágrimas.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

nacionalista belicista
Meaning
a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist
Example
The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.
El líder fue criticado como un jingo imprudente.
B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

barra delgada, especialmente de metal o madera
Meaning
a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood
Example
He used an iron rod to support the structure.
Usó una barra de hierro para soportar la estructura.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

sinóptico
Meaning
giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view
Example
The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.
El informe ofrece una vista sinóptica de las tendencias climáticas del siglo pasado.
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

cortesía; amabilidad;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
Él mostró una gran cortesía al sostener la puerta abierta para las personas mayores.
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

porche rodeado de columnas
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
La villa romana tenía un hermoso jardín peristilo.
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

mosquito
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
El mosquito me picó en el brazo anoche.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

barato y llamativo pero de mala calidad
Meaning
cheap and showy but of poor quality
Example
She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.
Ella llevaba un collar barato y llamativo que se rompió fácilmente.
B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

catering
Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
La empresa cateringizó la recepción de la boda.
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

legal
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
Los sistemas legales aseguran justicia.
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

exactitud; precisión
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
La exactitud de las mediciones es muy importante.
B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

invasión
Meaning
An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.
Example
The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.
El ejército se preparó para la posibilidad de una invasión.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

pava real hembra
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
La pava real hembra es menos colorida que el pavo real macho.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

bandera tricolor
Meaning
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
Example
The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.
La bandera tricolor francesa es una de las banderas nacionales más famosas del mundo.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

irresistible
Meaning
too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist
Example
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
El pastel de chocolate era absolutamente irresistible.
A2 noun /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Cowboy

vaquero
Meaning
a man who tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western United States
Example
The cowboy rode his horse across the vast prairie to find the cattle.
El vaquero montó su caballo a través de la vasta pradera para encontrar el ganado.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

adinerado; rico; acaudalado
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
Ella proviene de una familia adinerada con extensas propiedades inmobiliarias.
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conch

concha
Meaning
a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
Example
The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.
El pescador sopló la concha para señalar el final del día.
A1 adjective /pʊr/

Poor

pobre; de baja calidad
Meaning
having little money; lacking resources; of low quality
Example
The poor family struggled to make ends meet.
La familia pobre luchó para llegar a fin de mes.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

felicidad
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

una persona o máquina que corta y recoge cultivos
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
El ríper se movió lentamente a través de los campos dorados.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

franqueza
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
Su forthrightness la convirtió en una periodista respetada.
B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

desconocido; extraño
Meaning
not known or recognized; strange
Example
The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.
La ciudad me era desconocida porque nunca había estado allí antes.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

benigno, bondadoso
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
La actitud benigna del maestro hizo que los estudiantes se sintieran cómodos.
A2 verb /haɪd/

hide

esconder
Meaning
to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view
Example
Children like to hide during games.
A los niños les gusta esconderse durante los juegos.
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

indicador
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
La fiebre alta a menudo es un indicador de infección.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

desaparecer
Meaning
to cease to be visible; to vanish
Example
The magician made the rabbit disappear.
El mago hizo desaparecer al conejo.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/

Unlucky

desafortunado; de mala suerte
Meaning
having bad luck; unfortunate
Example
He was unlucky to miss the winning shot.
Él tuvo mala suerte al perder el tiro ganador.
B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

colchón
Meaning
a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Example
We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.
Compramos un colchón nuevo para nuestra habitación.
B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

editor
Meaning
a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book
Example
The editor approved the article before publication.
El editor aprobó el artículo antes de la publicación.
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

tutor privado
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
El tutor privado ayudó al estudiante a mejorar sus habilidades en matemáticas.
C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

calumnia
Meaning
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
El político demandó al periódico por difundir calumnias sobre su vida personal.
C2 verb /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/

undulate

ondular
Meaning
To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.
Example
The snake undulated across the sand.
La serpiente onduló a través de la arena.
C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

absurdo
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
Es absurdo pensar que la Tierra es plana.
C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

desalojar
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
Las tropas desalojaron al enemigo de la colina.
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

marea baja
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
Durante una marea baja, el cambio en el nivel del agua es mínimo.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

importunate

importuno
Meaning
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
Example
The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals.
El vendedor importuno siguió llamando a pesar de las repetidas negativas.
B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

transformar
Meaning
To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
Example
Volunteering can transform lives and communities.
El voluntariado puede transformar vidas y comunidades.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

grosero
Meaning
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.
Example
His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.
Su comportamiento grosero sorprendió a los invitados en la fiesta.
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

mezcla
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
La nueva política es una mezcla de varias leyes anteriores.
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

suspensión
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
El jugador recibió una suspensión de tres partidos por mala conducta.
C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

relacionado con el hielo o los glaciares
Meaning
relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly
Example
The mountains were covered in glacial ice.
Las montañas estaban cubiertas con hielo glacial.
C1 adverb /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/

incidentally

por cierto
Meaning
by the way; used to introduce a remark not directly related to the main subject
Example
Incidentally, did you know that she studied in Paris?
Por cierto, ¿sabías que estudió en París?
B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

crepúsculo
Meaning
the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline
Example
We walked along the beach at twilight.
Caminamos por la playa al crepúsculo.
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

edición
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
La última edición de la revista se vendió rápidamente.
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

florecer
Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
Su negocio comenzó a florecer después de que introdujo las ventas en línea.
C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

inconvencible
Meaning
not able to be convinced or persuaded
Example
She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.
Ella permaneció inconvencible a pesar de todos nuestros argumentos.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

debilitar
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
La larga enfermedad debilitó al anciano.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

periodismo
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
Estudió periodismo para convertirse en reportero de noticias.
C1 noun ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

capitalización
Meaning
The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.
Example
The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.
La capitalización de la empresa alcanzó los $1 mil millones en valor de mercado.
C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

peinado
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
Su elegante peinado impresionó a todos en la fiesta.
A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

bondad
Meaning
the quality of being morally good or virtuous
Example
Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.
Su bondad era evidente en la forma en que trataba a los demás.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

indivisible
Meaning
Not able to be divided or separated.
Example
The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.
La unidad del país era indivisible a pesar de las diferencias.
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

sereno
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
Ella a menudo recuerda los días serenos de su niñez.
C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

derrota
Meaning
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
Example
The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.
El ejército derrotó completamente a las fuerzas enemigas en la batalla.
C2 noun /ˈθɔːməˌtɜrdʒɪst/

thaumaturgist

taumaturgo
Meaning
A worker of miracles or magician.
Example
The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks.
El taumaturgo sorprendió a la audiencia con sus trucos.
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

editorial
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
El periódico publicó un editorial criticando la política del gobierno.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

curva ciclóidea
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
La ciclóidea se estudia a menudo en matemáticas y física.
A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

congelar
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
El agua se congela a cero grados Celsius.
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

margen
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
El gerente le dio al equipo algo de margen para terminar el proyecto.
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

palanquín
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
La novia fue llevada a la ceremonia de boda en un palanquín ornamentado.
C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/

leaven

levadura
Meaning
a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify
Example
A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.
Un poco de levadura hará que la masa del pan suba.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

imperdonable
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
Su traición fue un delito imperdonable.
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

confiar
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
Yo confío en mis amigos para apoyo.
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

cuarteto
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
El cuarteto de cuerdas actuó maravillosamente en el concierto.
C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

sin fundamento; infundado
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
Sus acusaciones contra ella eran completamente infundadas.
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

apaciguar
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
La madre trató de apaciguar a su hijo que lloraba.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

invocar
Meaning
to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification
Example
The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.
El abogado invocó la constitución para defender a su cliente.
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

reproducir, procrear
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
Muchos animales se reproducen rápidamente en condiciones favorables.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

dependencia
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
Su dependencia de la tecnología hizo que fuera difícil trabajar sin internet.
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

movible; portátil; transferible
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
Los muebles son movibles, por lo que podemos reorganizar la habitación fácilmente.
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

perforar
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
La máquina puede perforar hojas de papel para facilitar el desgarro.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

distraído
Meaning
deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief
Example
He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.
Él parecía distraído después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

deadpan

impasible
Meaning
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
Example
She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.
Ella entregó el chiste en una voz completamente impasible.
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

grosería
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Su grosería sorprendió a todos en la fiesta de cena.
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

abusivo / dañino verbal o físico
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
Ella dejó su trabajo debido a su jefe abusivo.