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C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

reaccionario
Meaning
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
Example
The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.
El grupo adoptó una postura reaccionaria contra las nuevas políticas.
C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

ronquido fuerte
Meaning
Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.
Example
The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.
La respiración estertorosa del paciente alarmó a las enfermeras.
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

derrochador, ocioso
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
El joven fue despedido como un derrochador por su familia.
C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

mal olor
Meaning
An unpleasant smell; bad odor.
Example
The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.
El cubo de basura emitió un terrible mal olor.
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

acceso al trono / aceptación de un tratado
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
La ascensión del rey al trono fue celebrada con gran ceremonia.
B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

unir
Meaning
to join together or combine; to bring people or things together
Example
The crisis helped unite the community.
La crisis ayudó a unir a la comunidad.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

objecionable
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
Sus comentarios groseros fueron considerados objetables por todos los presentes.
C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

discrepante
Meaning
showing a difference or inconsistency
Example
The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.
Los testigos dieron versiones discrepantes del incidente.
A2 noun /kraɪm/

crime

delito
Meaning
An illegal act punishable by law.
Example
The police are investigating the crime.
La policía está investigando el crimen.
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

predestinar
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
Ellos creían que sus caminos estaban predestinados por el destino.
B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

tapa
Meaning
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
Example
Please put the lid back on the jar.
Por favor, ponga la tapa de vuelta en el tarro.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

lavar el cerebro
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
El grupo intentó lavar el cerebro a los nuevos miembros.
A1 verb /ˈhæpən/

happen

suceder
Meaning
to occur or take place; to come about by chance
Example
What happened at the meeting yesterday?
¿Qué sucedió en la reunión ayer?
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

despreciable
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
Los refugiados vivían en condiciones deplorables.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

penitente
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
El sacerdote dio un sermón penitente sobre el perdón.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

provocar
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
La pregunta del maestro elicita respuestas pensativas de los estudiantes.
C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

malversar
Meaning
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.
El contador fue arrestado por malversar los fondos de la empresa.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

malversación
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
El ministro renunció después de ser acusado de malversación.
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪkəl/

classical

clásico o tradicional
Meaning
relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature
Example
She loves listening to classical music while studying.
A ella le encanta escuchar música clásica mientras estudia.
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

deterioro
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
El mal mantenimiento conduce a la deterioración del material.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

valioso
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
Voluntariarse en el refugio fue una experiencia valiosa.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

incompatibilidad
Meaning
the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility
Example
The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.
El proyecto fracasó por la incompatibilidad entre los dos sistemas de software.
C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

reprender
Meaning
to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something
Example
The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por ser deshonesto.
B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

bebé
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
El bebé estaba durmiendo tranquilamente en la cuna.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

abogado
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
El abogado defendió el caso con pasión ante el juez.
C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

súplica solemne
Meaning
a solemn urging or appeal
Example
The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.
El sacerdote hizo una súplica solemne por la paz y la unidad.
B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

competencia despiadada
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.
La competencia despiadada por el poder lleva a problemas sociales.
B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

acompañar
Meaning
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
Example
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
El guardia escoltó al visitante a la oficina.
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

agricultura
Meaning
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Example
Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.
La agricultura sostenible puede ayudar a proteger el medio ambiente.
B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

aguja
Meaning
a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing
Example
She threaded the needle to sew the button.
Ella enhebró la aguja para coser el botón.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

cifrado
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
Los mensajes militares están protegidos mediante un cifrado.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

hipodérmico
Meaning
relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.
Example
The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.
El médico usó una aguja hipodérmica para administrar la vacuna.
B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

acusación
Meaning
A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Example
She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.
Ella hizo una acusación de robo contra su colega.
C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

estancarse
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
sin innovación, el negocio se estancará.
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

millonario
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
Se convirtió en millonario gracias a inversiones inteligentes y trabajo duro.
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

polarizar
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
La decisión controvertida dividió la opinión pública en dos grupos opuestos.
C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

absorción
Meaning
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
Example
Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.
Las plantas ayudan en la absorción de dióxido de carbono.
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

descomprimir
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
Tomar respiraciones profundas ayuda a descomprimir después de un día estresante.
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

beneficio; ventaja; ganancia
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
El ejercicio tiene muchos beneficios para tu cuerpo.
A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

mostrar
Meaning
to display or present something to others; to make visible
Example
Can you show me the way to the station?
¿Puedes mostrarme el camino a la estación?
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

ictericia
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
El doctor diagnosticó al bebé con ictericia.
A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

malo
Meaning
not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality
Example
The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.
La leche huele mal, así que no la bebas.
B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

utilización
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
El aumento de la utilización del plástico requiere una mejor gestión de los residuos.
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

hechizante
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
Ella llevaba una sonrisa hechizante que cautivó a todos en la sala.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

abstenerse
Meaning
To hold oneself back from doing something.
Example
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
Por favor absténgase de fumar en esta área.
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

intimidante o desafiante
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
La tarea parecía intimidante, pero ella la completó con éxito.
C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

laberinto, red de pasajes complicados
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
Las calles de la ciudad eran como un laberinto.
C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

conspirar
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
Las dos empresas conspiraron para fijar los precios en el mercado.
C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

calumnioso
Meaning
Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.
Example
The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.
El político enfrentó críticas por sus comentarios calumniosos sobre su oponente.
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

golf
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
El golfo Pérsico es una vía fluvial importante para el transporte internacional de mercancías y petróleo.
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

coexistencia
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
La coexistencia pacífica de diferentes culturas hace que esta ciudad sea única.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

no reconocido
Meaning
Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed
Example
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
Sus contribuciones al proyecto pasaron desapercibidas.
A2 adjective, noun /ɡreɪ/

gray

felicidad
Meaning
A color between black and white; also describes dull or gloomy situations.
Example
The sky turned gray before the storm.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈvælər/

valor

valor
Meaning
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
Example
The soldier was honored for his valor during the war.
El soldado fue honrado por su valor durante la guerra.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

bocado
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Él tomó un gran bocado de agua después de la carrera.
A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

digital
Meaning
Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
Example
The world is shifting towards a digital economy.
El mundo se está desplazando hacia una economía digital.
A2 noun /ˈvɒlibɔːl/

volleyball

voleibol
Meaning
a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands
Example
She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend.
Ella juega voleibol con sus amigos cada fin de semana.
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.
C1 noun /veɪl/

vale

valle
Meaning
A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.
Example
The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale.
El pueblo estaba oculto en un tranquilo valle verde.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

derogative

despectivo
Meaning
Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.
Example
He made a derogative remark about her work.
Hizo un comentario despectivo sobre su trabajo.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

algún día
Meaning
at some time in the future
Example
Someday, I want to travel the world.
Algún día quiero viajar por el mundo.
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

corona
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
La reina llevaba una magnífica corona durante la ceremonia de coronación.
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 /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

canto
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
La Divina Comedia se divide en varios cantos.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

constituir
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
Estos documentos constituyen el acuerdo legal entre las dos partes.
C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

víbora
Meaning
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young
Example
The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.
La víbora se enrolló cuando sintió el peligro.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

neopaganismo
Meaning
Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.
Example
Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.
El neopaganismo ha ganado popularidad a medida que las personas buscan alternativas espirituales a las religiones principales.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

turbulento
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
El país pasó por un período turbulento de cambio político.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

desnudo; sin ropa; descubierto; expuesto
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
La verdad desnuda sobre la situación sorprendió a todos.
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

ingrediente
Meaning
A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.
Example
Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.
La harina es un ingrediente clave en la preparación del pan.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

previo a la creación del mundo
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
Algunos mitos hablan de un caos antemundano antes de que se estableciera el orden.
A2 noun /ɪkˈskjuːs/

Excuse

excusas
Meaning
a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense
Example
Being tired is not a valid excuse for not completing your homework.
Estar cansado no es una excusa válida para no hacer tu tarea.
C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

preponderancia
Meaning
The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.
Example
The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.
La preponderancia de las compras en línea ha cambiado el comercio minorista para siempre.
C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

ejemplo perfecto o típico de una cualidad o clase
Meaning
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example
The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.
El trabajo del artista es el ejemplo quintessential del modernismo.
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

láser
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
El doctor usó un láser para realizar una cirugía ocular.
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

ilusorio
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real.
Example
He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.
Estaba lleno de falsas esperanzas de hacerse famoso de la noche a la mañana.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/

carcass

cuerpo muerto de un animal
Meaning
the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered
Example
Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.
Los buitres se alimentaron del cadáver dejado en el campo.
A2 adverb /ˈtoʊtəli/

Totally

totalmente
Meaning
completely; entirely; absolutely
Example
I totally agree with your opinion.
Estoy totalmente de acuerdo con tu opinión.
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

coherer
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
Las ideas en su ensayo cohieren bien.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

a tiempo completo
Meaning
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
Example
She works full-time as a teacher.
Ella trabaja a tiempo completo como profesora.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

reparable
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
El daño al coche fue grave, pero aún reparable.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

jollity

jolgorio
Meaning
lively and cheerful activity or celebration
Example
The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.
La boda estuvo llena de jolgorio y risas.
C2 noun /rɪˈpoʊst/

riposte

replica aguda
Meaning
a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult
Example
Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.
Su aguda réplica dejó a todos en silencio.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

desprestigio
Meaning
the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation
Example
The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.
El escándalo llevó al político al desprestigio.
B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

tolerar
Meaning
to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist
Example
I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.
No puedo tolerar ese comportamiento grosero en mi salón de clases.
B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

visibilidad
Meaning
The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.
Example
Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.
El aumento de la visibilidad en las redes sociales puede ayudar a que los negocios crezcan.
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

miserable; deplorable; de mala calidad
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
Los refugiados vivieron en condiciones miserables.
A2 noun /ɡest/

Guest

invitado
Meaning
a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion
Example
We invited several guests to our wedding celebration last weekend.
Invitamos a varios invitados a nuestra celebración de bodas el fin de semana pasado.
B1 adjective /ˈtwɛntiəθ/

twentieth

vigésimo
Meaning
coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.
Example
She was born on the twentieth of April.
Ella nació el vigésimo de abril.
B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

incapacidad
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something; incapacity
Example
His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.
Su incapacidad para resolver el problema causó retrasos en el proyecto.
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

fricción
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
Hubo fricción entre los dos departamentos sobre la asignación de recursos.
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

resonar
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
El salón resonó con aplausos.
C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

cautivar, atraer
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
Su hermosa voz cautivó a la audiencia.
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

capturar
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
Los soldados lograron capturar la base enemiga.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

exploración espacial
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
La exploración espacial ha ampliado nuestro conocimiento del universo.
C2 noun /ˈwɒrən/

warren

red de madrigueras
Meaning
A network of interconnected rabbit burrows; also used metaphorically for a densely populated building or district.
Example
The old part of the city is a warren of narrow streets.
La parte antigua de la ciudad es una red de calles estrechas.
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

picar finamente
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
Ella picó el ajo para la receta.
A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

bote
Meaning
a small vessel for traveling over water
Example
We took a small boat to cross the river.
Tomamos un pequeño bote para cruzar el río.
C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

doctrinario
Meaning
stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations
Example
His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.
Su enfoque doctrinario hacia la política alienó a muchos seguidores.
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

aire viciado
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
Una miasma de descomposición colgaba sobre la casa abandonada.
B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

mecánica
Meaning
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works
Example
He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.
Estudió la mecánica de la máquina antes de repararla.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

desinteresado
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
Su intento desinteresado de estudiar no dio buenos resultados.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

trabajando
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
Ella está trabajando en su proyecto ahora mismo.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrpɪd/

torpid

lento
Meaning
Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.
Example
After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated.
Después de la larga caminata, se sintió lento y desmotivado.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

encapsular
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
La introducción debe encapsular los puntos principales del artículo.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
Los marineros usaron un bote pequeño para llegar a la orilla.
C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

hablar de forma áspera o raspar con un sonido grueso
Meaning
to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound
Example
He rasped out a warning before collapsing.
él raspó una advertencia antes de desmayarse.
A1 noun /ɡeɪm/

game

juego
Meaning
An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.
Example
They played a football game in the afternoon.
Jugaron un partido de fútbol por la tarde.
C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

abundancia
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant
Example
The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.
El jardín ofreció una gran cantidad de flores en primavera.
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.
A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

hacer trampa
Meaning
to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage
Example
He cheats on the exam by copying answers.
Él hace trampa en el examen copiando respuestas.
B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

rangos
Meaning
Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.
Example
He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.
Él rápidamente ascendió en las filas del ejército.
B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

mental
Meaning
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Example
She has strong mental health and resilience.
Ella tiene una buena salud mental y resiliencia.
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

salva
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
Los soldados dispararon una salva para honrar al general caído.
B1 noun /wiːt/

wheat

trigo
Meaning
a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods
Example
Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer.
Los agricultores cosecharon el trigo a principios del verano.
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

espacioso; con mucho espacio
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
El apartamento es muy espacioso con habitaciones grandes.
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

evitar
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
Él evita la atención pública y prefiere la privacidad.
B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

alerta
Meaning
quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive
Example
The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.
El perro alerta ladró al extraño que se acercaba a la casa.
A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

llamar
Meaning
to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name
Example
Please call me when you arrive home.
Por favor, llámame cuando llegues a casa.
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

aberración, desviación, anomalía
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
El científico desestimó los datos como una aberración.