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C1 noun /rɪˈkluːs/

recluse

recluso
Meaning
A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.
Example
The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.
El anciano vivió como un recluso en las montañas.
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

anuncio, buena nueva
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
La iglesia celebró la fiesta de la Anunciación con un servicio especial.
C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

joven que hace su primera aparición formal en la sociedad
Meaning
A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
Example
The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.
La debutante llevaba un vestido blanco en el baile.
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.
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

asombroso, sorprendente, impresionante
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
Los trucos asombrosos del mago dejaron al público sin palabras.
C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

contribuir
Meaning
to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial
Example
His hard work will redound to the success of the company.
Su arduo trabajo contribuirá al éxito de la empresa.
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

escasez
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
Hubo una escasez de comida durante la hambruna.
B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

residuos químicos
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
Los residuos químicos contaminan los cuerpos de agua.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

indignado
Meaning
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.
Example
She was indignant when accused of cheating.
Ella estaba indignada cuando la acusaron de hacer trampa.
C1 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

conexión; vínculo;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
Hay un claro nexo entre la educación y el desarrollo económico.
A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

odiar
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something
Example
I hate waiting in long lines.
Odio esperar en largas filas.
B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

agresión
Meaning
hostile or violent behavior towards others
Example
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.
Su repentina agresión sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

asombroso
Meaning
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Example
The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.
El asombroso descubrimiento cambió la forma en que vemos el universo.
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

con muchas hojas; cubierto de hojas
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
Las verduras de hojas verdes son muy nutritivas.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

concesión
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
La empresa hizo varias concesiones durante las negociaciones.
A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

globo
Meaning
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
Example
The children played with a red balloon at the party.
Los niños jugaron con un globo rojo en la fiesta.
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

patológico, enfermizo
Meaning
Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.
Example
He has a pathological fear of failure.
Él tiene un miedo patológico al fracaso.
C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

bloqueo; estancamiento
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
Las negociaciones llegaron a un bloqueo cuando ninguna de las partes estuvo dispuesta a ceder.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Exceeding

excesivo; más allá
Meaning
going beyond; surpassing; extremely
Example
The project was completed with exceeding excellence.
El proyecto se completó con una excelencia excesiva.
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.
B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

camarón
Meaning
a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs
Example
We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.
Pedimos camarones a la parrilla con mantequilla de ajo para la cena.
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

enfermedades degenerativas
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
Las enfermedades degenerativas son comunes en una población envejecida.
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

prohibición
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
El gobierno anunció la prohibición de fumar en lugares públicos.
B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

extinto
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
Algunas especies se están extinguiendo debido a la sobrepesca.
A1 noun /skuːl/

school

escuela
Meaning
An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.
Example
The children walked to school together.
Los niños caminaron juntos a la escuela.
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

portentoso, grave
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
Su tono portentoso hizo que todos se pusieran nerviosos por las noticias.
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

lira
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
El músico tocó una melodía en la lira.
A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

software
Meaning
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
Example
He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.
Instaló el software para mejorar el rendimiento de su computadora.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

perversidad; obstinación;
Meaning
deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate
Example
His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.
su perversidad al rechazar ayuda frustró a todos.
C1 adjective /ˈvendʒ.fəl/

Vengeful

vengativo
Meaning
seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive
Example
She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust.
Ella se sintió vengativa después de que su amiga traicionó su confianza.
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

terriblemente
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
Estoy terriblemente contento de verte otra vez.
A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

registro
Meaning
a written or spoken account of something
Example
I kept a record of all the meetings.
Guardé un registro de todas las reuniones.
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

adornar
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
El salón fue adornado con flores para la boda.
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

aglomeración
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
La ciudad es una aglomeración de diversas culturas y comunidades.
A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

alfombra
Meaning
a floor covering made from thick woven fabric
Example
The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.
La alfombra persa en la sala de estar era una reliquia familiar.
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

trabajar duro / moverse rápidamente
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
Ella tuvo que trabajar duro para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

onomatopeya
Meaning
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example
The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
La palabra 'zumbido' es un ejemplo de onomatopeya.
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

dominar
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
La estatua domina la plaza de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

optometrista
Meaning
A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.
Example
The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.
El optometrista le recetó nuevos anteojos.
A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

pasajero
Meaning
A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it
Example
The bus can carry thirty passengers.
El autobús puede llevar treinta pasajeros.
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

sofá
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
La familia se reunió en el sofá para ver una película.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

poco común
Meaning
rare, unusual, or remarkable
Example
It is uncommon to see snow in this region.
Es raro ver nieve en esta región.
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

consecuencia
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
La nueva ley tiene graves consecuencias sociales.
C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

cobrable
Meaning
Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.
Example
The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.
Los cobros de la empresa aumentaron significativamente este trimestre.
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

hacer una mueca por dolor
Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
Él hizo una mueca cuando el doctor tocó su brazo herido.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

recargo adicional
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
El boleto de avión tenía un recargo por combustible agregado.
C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

instrumento óptico que proporciona una vista panorámica
Meaning
An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.
Example
The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.
El científico usó un pantoscopio para observar todo el horizonte.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

especificar
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Por favor, especifique la hora y el lugar de la reunión.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

deficiencia de nutrientes
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
La deficiencia de nutrientes en el suelo puede reducir la productividad de los cultivos.
C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

estructura de refuerzo
Meaning
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
Example
The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.
El pescador remó su canoa con outtrigger a través de la laguna.
B2 noun /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Utility

utilidad; beneficio; servicio público
Meaning
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service
Example
The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.
La utilidad de los paneles solares aumenta con el aumento de los costos de electricidad.
A2 noun /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Cabbage

col
Meaning
a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart
Example
She chopped the fresh cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner.
Ella cortó el repollo fresco para hacer ensalada de col para la cena.
A1 noun /flɔːr/

floor

suelo
Meaning
the lower surface of a room, on which one may walk
Example
The floor was covered with a soft carpet.
El suelo estaba cubierto con una alfombra suave.
A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

resolver
Meaning
to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty
Example
The detective finally solved the mysterious case.
El detective finalmente resolvió el caso misterioso.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

excursión
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
Tuvieron una maravillosa excursión en la playa el fin de semana pasado.
B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

explotación
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
La explotación de los recursos marinos ha causado daños significativos.
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

unidad
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
Cada unidad en la línea de producción se prueba cuidadosamente.
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

crítica
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
La política atrajo una severa crítica del público.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋɡwənt/

unguent

ungüento
Meaning
A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
Example
The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.
El doctor aplicó un ungüento para sanar la quemadura.
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

suscriptor
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
Ella es suscriptora de la revista mensual.
C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

heterodoxo
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
El profesor era conocido por sus puntos de vista heterodoxos sobre la religión.
A1 noun /lænd/

Land

tierra; suelo
Meaning
the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; an area of ground, soil, or earth
Example
The farmer worked hard to cultivate his land and grow healthy crops.
El agricultor trabajó duro para cultivar su tierra y cultivar cosechas saludables.
C2 adjective /ɡlɪb/

glib

superficial pero insincero
Meaning
speaking easily but without sincerity or depth
Example
The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question.
El político dio una respuesta superficial a una pregunta seria.
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

en descomposición
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
El olor en descomposición hizo que todos abandonaran la habitación.
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

destruir
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
El incendio arrasó el bosque.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

puerto
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
Los botes de pesca regresaron de manera segura al puerto antes de que la tormenta golpeara la costa.
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

adoración / amor profundo
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
Los fanáticos mostraron su adoración por el cantante.
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

palacio
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
La familia real vive en un palacio magnífico.
B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

director
Meaning
a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film
Example
The director gave final approval for the new movie script.
El director dio la aprobación final para el guion de la nueva película.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

minúsculo
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
El error era tan minúsculo que nadie lo notó.
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

multifacético
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
El enfoque multifacético del problema resultó en soluciones innovadoras.
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

domicilio
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
Él declaró a Canadá como su domicilio legal.
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

medalla
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Ganó una medalla de oro en la carrera de 100 metros.
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

tableta
Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
Ella tomó una tableta para aliviar su dolor de cabeza.
A1 adverb /naʊ/

now

ahora
Meaning
at the present moment or time
Example
I am studying now.
Estoy estudiando ahora.
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

arrodillarse
Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
él se arrodilló ante su jefe para evitar el castigo.
C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

remolino
Meaning
A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.
Example
The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.
La canoa quedó atrapada en un remolino cerca de las rocas.
C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

regocijarse
Meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
Example
They revel in their success.
Ellos se regocijan en su éxito.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

egreso
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
La puerta de emergencia proporcionó un egreso para los trabajadores atrapados.
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

honrar
Meaning
to show respect; to keep a promise
Example
We honour our veterans for their service.
Nosotros honramos a nuestros veteranos por su servicio.
C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

fusionar / combinar
Meaning
To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.
Example
The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.
El artículo tiende a fusionar los hechos con las opiniones.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

pez bele
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance
Example
The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.
El pez bele se captura comúnmente en los ríos de Bangladés.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

cedente
Meaning
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
Example
The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.
El cedente transfirió los derechos de propiedad a la organización sin fines de lucro.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

coda
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
La novela termina con una coda reflexiva que une los temas.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

supuesto
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
Él es el padre supuesto del niño.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

normando
Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
Los normandos conquistaron Inglaterra en 1066.
C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

señor feudal
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
El caballero juró lealtad a su señor feudal.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

exponente
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
Ella es una de las principales exponentes de la danza moderna.
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

comparar
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
Yo compararé estos dos productos antes de comprar.
A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

atacar
Meaning
to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly
Example
The enemy forces attacked at dawn.
Las fuerzas enemigas atacaron al amanecer.
C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

momento oportuno
Meaning
Happening at a suitable or convenient time.
Example
She arrived at an opportune moment to help.
Llegó en un momento oportuno para ayudar.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

tolerable; aceptable, aunque no ideal
Meaning
able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal
Example
The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.
El calor era apenas tolerable en la tarde.
C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

circunscribir
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
Las reglas circunscriben los poderes del comité.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

hidroponía
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
La hidroponía permite que los cultivos crezcan sin tierra.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

supererogatorio
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
Su donación fue supererogatoria, mucho más allá de lo que alguien había pedido.
B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

decepcionado
Meaning
sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected
Example
She was disappointed with her exam results.
Ella estaba decepcionada con los resultados de su examen.
B2 adjective /ˈjuːθfəl/

Youthful

juvenil; lleno de energía y frescura
Meaning
having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh
Example
Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work.
Su energía juvenil impresionó a todos en el trabajo.
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

agujero
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
Los trabajadores cavaron un agujero profundo para construir los cimientos.
C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

algo que reduce o disminuye la fuerza, efecto o emoción
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
La cancelación del viaje redujo su entusiasmo.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

iniciativas globales
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
Las iniciativas globales inspiran mejores prácticas de gestión de residuos.
A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

economía
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
A stable economy is essential for national growth.
Una economía estable es esencial para el crecimiento nacional.
B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

comisionado
Meaning
an official in charge of a particular department or area
Example
The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.
El comisionado de policía dirigió los medios sobre el incidente.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

ingratitud
Meaning
Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.
Example
His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.
Su ingratitud le dolió después de todo lo que ella había hecho por él.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

discordante
Meaning
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
Example
The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.
Las notas discordantes de la banda nos lastimaron los oídos.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

misógino
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
Muchos condenaron su discurso como las palabras de un misógino.
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

obstruir
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
Él no quería obstruir su conversación privada.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

desacelerar
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
El coche comenzó a desacelerar al acercarse al semáforo.
B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

sistema económico
Meaning
The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.
Example
Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.
El capitalismo, el socialismo y las economías mixtas son tipos de sistemas económicos.
B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

reproducción, reproducción
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
El libro de texto incluía un diagrama detallado de la reproducción humana.
B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

informar
Meaning
to tell someone about something; to give information
Example
Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.
por favor infórmame cuando llegues al aeropuerto.
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

capa superficial del suelo
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
Los agricultores dependen de un suelo superficial saludable para obtener buenos rendimientos de cosecha.
C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

remate
Meaning
The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.
Example
Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.
Todos se rieron fuertemente con el remate de su chiste.
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

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

Piecemeal

fragmentado; en pedazos
Meaning
done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic
Example
The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.
La renovación se hizo poco a poco durante varios años debido a las restricciones presupuestarias.
B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

queja
Meaning
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Example
The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.
El gerente recibió una queja de un cliente sobre el mal servicio.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

dotar
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
El líder fue dotado de sabiduría y coraje.
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 /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

rasgo
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Sus delicados rasgos revelaron su noble nacimiento.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

hacha
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
El leñador balanceó el hacha para cortar el árbol.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

Mortar and Pestle

mortero y pistilo
Meaning
a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances
Example
She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.
Ella molió las especias usando un mortero y pistilo.