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B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

recuperación
Meaning
the process of recovering or returning to a normal state
Example
The patient is in recovery after the surgery.
El paciente está en recuperación después de la cirugía.
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

construir un puente, hacer conexiones
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
La nueva iniciativa está tendiendo un puente entre el desarrollo urbano y rural.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈkaɪndli/

unkindly

cruelmente
Meaning
in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner
Example
She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting.
Ella habló cruelmente de su colega durante la reunión.
A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

pimienta
Meaning
a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food
Example
I like to add pepper to my soup.
Me gusta añadir pimienta a mi sopa.
C1 verb /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/

infiltrate

infiltrarse
Meaning
to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group
Example
The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy base.
Los espías lograron infiltrarse en la base enemiga.
B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

punzón
Meaning
a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials
Example
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
El carpintero usó un punzón para hacer agujeros en el cuero.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

anticipo / retenedor
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
El abogado pidió un anticipo antes de tomar el caso.
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

amortizar
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
Ellos planean amortizar la hipoteca en 20 años.
B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

jeep
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
El jeep subió la colina rocosa sin dificultad.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

quisquilloso
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
La niña es muy quisquillosa con lo que come.
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

separatista
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
El grupo separatista exigió la independencia del gobierno central.
B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

tropa
Meaning
a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit
Example
The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.
La tropa marchó en formación a través del campo de la parada.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

farmacopea
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
El doctor consultó la farmacopea para verificar la dosis correcta del medicamento.
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

pensable
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
Es difícil creer que tal resultado sea siquiera imaginable.
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.
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

enmendadura
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
El artículo requirió varias enmiendas antes de estar listo para imprimir.
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

protuberante
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
Su barriga protuberante se mostró después de la comida.
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

premeditar
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
El sospechoso fue acusado de premeditar el crimen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

discriminating

discriminatorio
Meaning
Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.
Example
She is known for her discriminating taste in art.
Es conocida por su gusto discriminatorio en el arte.
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

grande
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
Se mudaron a una casa grande con mucho espacio.
C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

entrega
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
El contratista envió la entrega al cliente para su aprobación.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

esférico
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
El científico estudió el cúmulo globular de estrellas.
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

similitud; semejanza
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
Hay una similitud sorprendente entre las dos pinturas.
B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

colaboración
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
La colaboración internacional es necesaria para luchar contra la contaminación.
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

lazo
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
El vaquero lanzó su lazo para atrapar el caballo extraviado.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

potable
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
Los aldeanos no tenían acceso a agua potable.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpʌlʃən/

impulsion

impulso
Meaning
a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling
Example
His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly.
Su impulso de viajar lo llevó a dejar su trabajo de repente.
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

robar
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
Está mal robar de los demás.
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

caminar / aumento
Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
Decidimos hacer una caminata en las colinas este fin de semana.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

inactivo
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
El volcán ha estado inactivo durante más de un siglo.
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

corruptible
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
Era conocido por ser corruptible y a menudo aceptaba sobornos.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

congreso
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
El congreso internacional sobre el cambio climático se llevará a cabo el próximo año.
C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

irresponsabilidad
Meaning
lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way
Example
The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.
El accidente fue causado por su irresponsabilidad en el trabajo.
B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

investigadores
Meaning
People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.
Example
Researchers are working on innovative solutions.
Los investigadores están trabajando en soluciones innovadoras.
A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

gente
Meaning
a group of human beings collectively
Example
The people in the town gathered for the festival.
La gente en el pueblo se reunió para el festival.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

primer plano
Meaning
the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
Example
The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.
Las flores en el primer plano iluminaron la imagen.
B1 adverb /ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Meanwhile

mientras tanto
Meaning
at the same time; during the same period
Example
She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.
Ella estaba cocinando la cena, mientras él estaba poniendo la mesa.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

viudo
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
El anciano viudo vivía solo pero recibía visitas regulares de sus hijos.
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

gotear
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
El agua estaba goteando de la tubería rota.
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

estándares
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
Los altos estándares inspiran a los competidores.
A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

felicidad
Meaning
The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.
Example
Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.
La felicidad está en disfrutar de las pequeñas cosas de la vida.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

parlotear; irse de la lengua
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
Accidentalmente reveló la sorpresa a todos.
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

estropear
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
Él estropeó completamente el trabajo de reparación.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

imaginario; ficticio; no real
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
La niña tenía un amigo imaginario con el que hablaba todos los días.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

discernible
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
Hubo un cambio discernible en su comportamiento.
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

aroma
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
El aroma de pan recién horneado llenó la cocina.
C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

lingüista
Meaning
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
Example
She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.
Ella es una lingüista que habla seis idiomas con fluidez.
C1 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

Passion flower

flor de la pasión
Meaning
A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms
Example
The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.
La vid de la flor de la pasión cubrió la pared del jardín con hermosas flores.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

amoral
Meaning
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.
Example
The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.
El personaje en la novela fue retratado como completamente amoral.
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

ampliamente
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
Las reglas son generalmente similares en todas las regiones.
A2 noun /klʌb/

club

club
Meaning
an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment
Example
He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.
Se unió al club local de tenis para conocer gente nueva.
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

impotente
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
Ella se sintió impotente contra el sistema injusto.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/

exonerate

exonerar
Meaning
To clear someone from blame or accusation.
Example
The court exonerated her from all charges.
El tribunal la exoneró de todos los cargos.
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

temblar
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
Ella se estremeció al pensar en caminar sola en el oscuro bosque.
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

apropiado, adecuado o placentero; marcado por buena suerte o felicidad
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
Hizo un comentario apropiado que aligeró el ambiente.
B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

accesibilidad
Meaning
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
Example
Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
La accesibilidad mejorada ayuda a las personas con discapacidades.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

dialectical

dialéctico
Meaning
Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.
Example
She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue.
Ella adoptó un enfoque dialéctico para resolver el problema complejo.
B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

tarea
Meaning
a piece of work or duty to be done
Example
He completed the task before the deadline.
Él completó la tarea antes de la fecha límite.
C1 verb /per/

pare

pelar
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
Ella peló la manzana antes de comerla.
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

libro / hacer una reserva
Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
Reservé una mesa en el restaurante para la cena.
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

vínculo; bono
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
El fuerte vínculo entre la madre y el niño era evidente.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

desordenado
Meaning
Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.
Example
He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.
Él llevaba una chaqueta desordenada y vieja que olía a humedad.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

insulto, desdén
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
Él soportó el desdén de sus colegas con paciencia.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

pasto
Meaning
The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.
Example
Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.
Las vacas estaban pastando pacíficamente en el prado.
A2 adverb /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/

Quietly

silenciosamente; en calma
Meaning
without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner
Example
She spoke quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.
Ella habló en voz baja para no despertar al bebé.
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

papa
Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
Ella coció papas para la cena.
A1 noun /eər/

Air

aire
Meaning
the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
Example
Fresh air is essential for good health.
El aire fresco es esencial para una buena salud.
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

cordialmente; de todo corazón
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
Ella dio una cordial bienvenida a sus invitados a la fiesta.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

triste
Meaning
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Example
The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.
La triste canción le recordó a sus seres queridos perdidos.
A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

collar
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck
Example
She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso collar de diamantes en la fiesta.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

inaccesible
Meaning
unable to be reached, entered, or understood
Example
The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.
El pueblo remoto es casi inaccesible durante la temporada de lluvias.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

vigoroso
Meaning
Characterized by high energy and vitality.
Example
Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.
El ejercicio regular mantiene el cuerpo vigoroso y saludable.
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

reunir
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
los estudiantes se reunieron en el salón para la reunión.
B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

terremoto
Meaning
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
Example
A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.
Un terremoto poderoso golpeó Japón anoche.
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

conjurar
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
El mago conjuró un conejo de su sombrero.
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

aspirante
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
Ella es una aspirante a la beca más alta de la universidad.
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

duplicidad
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
Su duplicidad fue revelada durante la investigación.
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

palanca operada por el pie
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
Él presionó con fuerza el pedal de la bicicleta.
C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

dar con tacañería
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
Él nunca escatima esfuerzos para ayudar a los pobres.
C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

presciente
Meaning
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Example
The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.
El inversor presciente vendió sus acciones justo antes de que el mercado colapsara.
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

embajador
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
El embajador se reunió con funcionarios del gobierno para discutir acuerdos comerciales.
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

simbolismo
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
El uso de simbolismo en la novela es magistral.
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

bajo y grueso
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
El perrito bajo y grueso movió su cola con entusiasmo.
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

profético
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
Sus palabras proféticas se hicieron realidad después de muchos años.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

cabaña
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
Pasaron sus vacaciones en una acogedora cabaña junto al lago.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

datos
Meaning
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form
Example
Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.
Los científicos analizaron los datos de miles de experimentos para llegar a su conclusión.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

fluvial
Meaning
relating to or found in a river
Example
The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.
Los depósitos fluviales indicaron la presencia de un antiguo sistema fluvial.
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 /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

adaptación climática
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
La adaptación climática garantiza la resiliencia al cambio.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɔːri/

gory

sangriento
Meaning
involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence
Example
The movie was too gory for children.
La película fue demasiado sangrienta para los niños.
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.
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

razón subyacente
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
La razón detrás de su decisión fue claramente explicada.
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

moverse sigilosamente
Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
Intentó moverse sigilosamente entre las sombras para evitar ser visto.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

luminiscente
Meaning
shining or glowing with light
Example
The lucent stars brightened the night sky.
Las estrellas luminiscentes iluminaron el cielo nocturno.
C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

profesar
Meaning
to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief
Example
He professes his love for classical music.
Él profesa su amor por la música clásica.
C2 noun /ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/

usurpation

usurpación
Meaning
The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.
Example
The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest.
La usurpación de la presidencia por el general condujo a disturbios políticos.
C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

bazo; cólera
Meaning
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.
Ventu su cólera sobre sus compañeros de trabajo después de la reunión.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

felicidad
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

relacionado con los caballos
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a horse.
Example
The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.
El veterinario se especializó en medicina equina.
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

hipnotismo
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
El mago mantuvo a la audiencia en un estado de mesmerismo.
B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

moralidad
Meaning
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Example
The debate focused on the morality of the decision.
El debate se centró en la moralidad de la decisión.
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

pasos
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
Dar pequeños pasos reduce el agobio.
C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

conjunto, grupo
Meaning
a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater
Example
The theater ensemble gave a spectacular performance.
El conjunto de teatro hizo una actuación espectacular.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

orquesta
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
La orquesta actuó maravillosamente en el concierto.
C1 noun /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

renegado
Meaning
a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles
Example
He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.
Fue etiquetado como un renegado después de dejar el partido y criticar sus políticas.
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

vituperativo
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
Los comentarios vituperativos del maestro dejaron a los estudiantes en lágrimas.
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

depósito de cadáveres
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
La policía llevó el cuerpo al depósito de cadáveres para su identificación.
C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

amchur
Meaning
a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine
Example
The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.
El chef espolvoreó polvo de mango seco sobre el chaat para darle más acidez.
C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

hinchado
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
Su tobillo estaba hinchado después de torcerlo durante la caminata.
C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

caída repentina
Meaning
Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly
Example
The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.
La tasa de fertilidad en Bangladesh está cayendo rápidamente.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

de manera grosera
Meaning
in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners
Example
He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.
Habló de manera grosera con el camarero a pesar del buen servicio.
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

espionaje
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
El agente fue arrestado por cargos de espionaje contra el estado.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

privar de derechos
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
La nueva ley podría privar de derechos a miles de votantes.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

vulnerable
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
Los niños son a menudo los más vulnerables en tiempos de crisis.
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

cronología
Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
La cronología de la dinastía fue cuidadosamente estudiada por los historiadores.
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

despiadado; cruel; sin compasión
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
El dictador despiadado no mostró misericordia a sus enemigos.
A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

inundación
Meaning
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
Example
The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.
La lluvia intensa causó una inundación en el pueblo.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

iniquo
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
La esclavitud fue una de las prácticas más iniquas de la historia.
C1 noun

Kin

familia; parientes;
A1 verb /muːv/

move

mover
Meaning
to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate
Example
They decided to move to a bigger house.
Ellos decidieron mudarse a una casa más grande.