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C2 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/

rejuvenescence

rejuvenecimiento
Meaning
the action or process of becoming young or fresh again
Example
The forest showed signs of rejuvenescence after the rains.
El bosque mostró señales de rejuvenecimiento después de las lluvias.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

alfarero
Meaning
a person who makes pottery
Example
The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.
El alfarero dio forma al barro en la rueda de alfarero.
B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

narración
Meaning
The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.
Example
The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.
La narración de la película fue realizada por un actor famoso.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

delgado, fuerte y resistente
Meaning
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
Example
The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.
El atleta delgado se movió con una velocidad y agilidad notables.
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

desconcertar / confundir
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
Las instrucciones complejas desconcertaron a los estudiantes.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

frenético
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
La multitud frenética vitoreó cuando la banda subió al escenario.
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

ávido
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
Ella es una ávida lectora de novelas de misterio.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

experimentado / sazonado
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Ella es una maestra experimentada con más de 20 años de experiencia.
B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

caimán
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
El caimán descansaba al sol en la orilla del río.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

venerado
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
El profesor venerado fue honrado con un premio.
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

celeridad
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
El soldado se movió con gran celeridad para entregar el mensaje.
A2 adjective /ˈnɜː.vəs/

Nervous

nervioso, ansioso
Meaning
feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated
Example
She felt nervous before her job interview.
Ella se sentía nerviosa antes de su entrevista de trabajo.
C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌmæn/

underman

quedarse sin personal
Meaning
to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed
Example
The hospital was undermanned during the flu outbreak.
El hospital estuvo con poco personal durante el brote de gripe.
C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

generalidad
Meaning
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
Example
The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.
El discurso estaba lleno de generalidades y carecía de detalles concretos.
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

La parte posterior del cañón de un arma; la posición de un bebé en el útero donde los glúteos o los pies salen primero al nacer.
Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
El rifle fue cargado a través de la culata.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Frigid

frío; helado
Meaning
extremely cold; freezing; icy
Example
The frigid weather made it difficult to go outside.
El clima frío dificultó salir afuera.
B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

separación; división; alejamiento
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
La separación de los dos países fue pacífica.
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

método
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
Desarrolló un nuevo método para resolver problemas matemáticos.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

dramáticamente
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
Las ventas aumentaron dramáticamente después de la campaña.
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

corresponder
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
Correspondí regularmente con mis viejos amigos.
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

un pasaje solista elaborado
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
El pianista realizó una brillante cadenza antes del movimiento final.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

disperso
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
La población dispersa dificultó la prestación de servicios públicos.
B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

idiota
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
Él actuó como un idiota en la fiesta anoche.
A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

plata
Meaning
a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments
Example
The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.
El anillo de plata brillaba bajo la luz del sol.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

catecismo
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
El sacerdote enseñó a los niños el catecismo todos los domingos.
B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

atlético, robusto
Meaning
physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports
Example
She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.
Ella tiene un cuerpo atlético porque hace ejercicio regularmente.
A1 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/

either

cualquiera
Meaning
Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.
Example
You can either call me tonight or send me an email.
Puedes llamarme esta noche o enviarme un correo electrónico.
C1 noun /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

gestación
Meaning
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan
Example
The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.
El periodo de gestación de un elefante es casi dos años.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

relacionado con París
Meaning
relating to Paris or its people
Example
She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido de estilo parisiano en la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

aguilucho
Meaning
A young eagle.
Example
The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.
El aguilucho esperó en el nido a que su madre regresara.
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

depredador/explotador
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
El pájaro depredador se lanzó sobre su presa.
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

elucidar, aclarar
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
El profesor elucidó la teoría con ejemplos sencillos.
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

torcer
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
Ella contorsionó su cara de dolor después de la lesión.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

dote
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
La tradición del dote aún se sigue en algunas culturas.
B1 noun əˈreɪndʒmənt

arrangement

disposición
Meaning
The way things are organized, positioned, or structured.
Example
The arrangement of protons in the nucleus is critical.
La disposición de los protones en el núcleo es crítica.
C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

conspicuo
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
Su vestido rojo la hizo conspicua en la fiesta.
B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

frecuente
Meaning
happening often; occurring regularly; repeated
Example
He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.
él hace visitas frecuentes a su abuela.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

estéril
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
El cirujano trabajó en un ambiente estéril para evitar infecciones.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

sin modificar
Meaning
not changed from its original form or state
Example
The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.
Los datos se usaron en su forma sin modificar para el análisis.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

patrimonio
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
El castillo era parte de su patrimonio de sus nobles antepasados.
C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

adquisición
Meaning
The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.
Example
The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.
La adquisición de equipo moderno ha mejorado la precisión de la investigación.
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.
C2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/

undergird

sustentar, reforzar
Meaning
to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen
Example
Strong values undergird a healthy society.
Los valores fuertes sustentan una sociedad saludable.
C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

unidades cohesivas
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
Los primeros humanos formaron unidades cohesivas para sobrevivir.
B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

basura; chatarra
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
Limpió el garaje y tiró toda la basura vieja.
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

domesticación
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
La domesticación de animales ha sido crucial para la supervivencia humana.
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

inundado
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
El mercado estaba inundado de productos importados baratos.
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

lavanda
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
El campo de lavanda llenó el aire con su dulce y calmante fragancia.
B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

autos voladores
Meaning
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
Example
Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.
Los autos voladores pronto podrían resolver el problema del tráfico urbano.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

pescadero
Meaning
a person or store that sells fish
Example
I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.
Compré salmón fresco del pescadero local.
A2 adverb /ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/

indoors

en el interior
Meaning
inside a building; within an enclosed space
Example
Because of the rain, everyone stayed indoors.
Debido a la lluvia, todos se quedaron en el interior.
A2 verb /kɪl/

kill

matar
Meaning
to cause the death of; to end life
Example
The hunter killed the deer.
El cazador mató al ciervo.
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

explicación; aclaración;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
La maestra dio una explicación detallada del concepto matemático complejo.
A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

sonrisa
Meaning
to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards
Example
She smiled when she saw the gift.
Ella sonrió cuando vio el regalo.
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

amenazante; intimidante
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
Las nubes oscuras se veían amenazantes antes de la tormenta.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

felicidad
Meaning
hanging down loosely; drooping
Example
The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

inconmensurable
Meaning
too large or extensive to measure; boundless
Example
The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.
El amor inconmensurable de una madre no tiene límites.
C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

un mango redondeado en una puerta o cajón; un interruptor redondeado pequeño en una máquina
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
Giró el pomo de latón para abrir la puerta de madera vieja.
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

surgir como olas
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
El humo surgió como olas desde el edificio en llamas.
A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

principal
Meaning
most important; chief in size, extent, or importance
Example
The main reason for his success is hard work.
La principal razón de su éxito es el trabajo duro.
B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

autorizar
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
El gerente autorizará el pago mañana.
C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

retribución
Meaning
The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.
Example
She offered her time in requital for his kindness.
Ella ofreció su tiempo como retribución por su amabilidad.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskluːd/

exclude

excluir
Meaning
To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.
Example
The list excludes temporary workers.
La lista excluye a los trabajadores temporales.
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

pira
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
Los aldeanos construyeron una pira para honrar al difunto.
C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

fortificación
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
Las fortificaciones protegieron la ciudad.
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

tecnología sostenible
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
La tecnología sostenible garantiza un futuro más limpio.
B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

reforestación
Meaning
The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.
Example
Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.
Los esfuerzos de reforestación son cruciales para restaurar los ecosistemas.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

decagramo
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
El paquete pesaba exactamente un decagramo.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

péndulo
Meaning
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.
El péndulo oscilaba hacia adelante y hacia atrás dentro del reloj.
C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

semillas de mostaza
Meaning
small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment
Example
Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.
Las semillas de mostaza a menudo se temperan en aceite caliente para liberar su sabor a nuez antes de agregarlas a los platos.
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

pendiente; no resuelto; en proceso
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
La solicitud aún está pendiente de aprobación.
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

adiós
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
Le dije adiós antes de irme.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndər/

faultfinder

buscador de fallos
Meaning
a person who habitually finds fault with others
Example
He is such a faultfinder that nothing anyone does is ever good enough.
Es un buscador de fallos tan grande que nada de lo que haga alguien está nunca lo suficientemente bien.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

abreviado
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
La reunión fue abreviada debido a las limitaciones de tiempo.
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

estilo barroco
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
La iglesia estaba decorada con un estilo barroco con detalles intrincados.
B1 noun /twiːt/

Tweet

piar
Meaning
a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter
Example
I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.
Escuché el dulce tweet de un gorrión esta mañana.
A2 verb /ˈwʌri/

worry

preocuparse
Meaning
to feel anxious or troubled about something; to be concerned
Example
Don't worry about the exam results.
No te preocupes por los resultados del examen.
B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

emergencia
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
La emergencia de nuevas tecnologías ha transformado la comunicación.
A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

conducción
Meaning
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
Example
She loves driving along the coast on weekends.
A ella le encanta conducir a lo largo de la costa los fines de semana.
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

punto de vista sesgado
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
El artículo tenía una inclinación política.
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

difusión
Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
La difusión de información en las redes sociales es rápida.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/

egocentric

egocéntrico
Meaning
thinking only about yourself and not about others
Example
His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.
Su comportamiento egocéntrico molestó a todos en la reunión.
C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

desentrañar
Meaning
To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.
Example
The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.
El detective trabajó arduamente para desentrañar el misterio.
C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

contienda, desacuerdo
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
La principal contienda entre las dos partes fue sobre la reforma fiscal.
C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

sin pensar
Meaning
Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.
Example
She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.
Ella dio una respuesta sin pensarlo a su seria pregunta.
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

flor de cerezo
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
Las flores de cerezo florecen hermosamente en abril.
B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

aproximadamente
Meaning
used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact
Example
The journey takes approximately three hours.
El viaje toma aproximadamente tres horas.
C1 noun /ˈɒn.slɔːt/

onslaught

asalto
Meaning
A fierce or destructive attack.
Example
The village faced an onslaught of enemy forces.
El pueblo enfrentó un asalto de las fuerzas enemigas.
C1 noun /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

inadequacy

insuficiencia
Meaning
lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough
Example
She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications.
Luchaba con sentimientos de insuficiencia en el trabajo a pesar de sus sólidas calificaciones.
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

suspensión temporal
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
El proyecto fue suspendido hasta que los fondos estuvieran disponibles.
C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

esparcir
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
El suelo estaba cubierto de hojas de otoño.
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

bruto
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
El borracho bruto causó un escándalo en la fiesta.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

conyugal
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
Example
They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.
Disfrutaron de una larga vida de felicidad conyugal.
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

un pequeño pedazo o cantidad de algo; un corto tiempo o distancia
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
¿Puedes esperar un poco más por mí?
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

sistemático
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
La empresa adoptó un enfoque sistemático para resolver el problema.
C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

dividir, cortar
Meaning
to split or divide; to cut through forcefully
Example
He used an axe to cleave the wood.
Usó un hacha para dividir la madera.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

salida
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
El arte es una gran salida para las emociones.
A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

ayer
Meaning
the day before today
Example
Yesterday, we went to the park.
Ayer, fuimos al parque.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

radar
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
El radar detectó un avión desconocido acercándose a la base.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

indeleble
Meaning
Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.
Example
Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.
Su discurso dejó una marca indeleble en la audiencia.
B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

provocar
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
Sus palabras provocaron una discusión acalorada.
B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

casco
Meaning
a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers
Example
The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.
El ciclista siempre usaba un casco amarillo brillante para seguridad y visibilidad mientras montaba.
C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

moral; estado de ánimo
Meaning
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
Example
The team's morale improved after the victory.
La moral del equipo mejoró después de la victoria.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

envidioso
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
Los comentarios envidiosos del gerente crearon tensión entre los empleados.
B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

enfrentar
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
Ella tuvo que enfrentar sus miedos antes de dar el discurso.
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

priorato
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
El antiguo priorato fue convertido en un museo.
C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

santificar
Meaning
to make holy or sacred; to purify
Example
The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.
El sacerdote santificará la ceremonia de matrimonio.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

ulceras
Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
El árbol estaba infectado con un cancro que dañó su corteza.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

amenazante
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
El criminal le dio al testigo una mirada amenazante.
A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

sombrero
Meaning
a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors
Example
He always wears a hat when working in the garden.
Él siempre usa un sombrero cuando trabaja en el jardín.
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

edificar
Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
Los buenos libros pueden entretener y edificar al lector.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

ahorros
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
Muchas personas invierten sus ahorros en bienes raíces.
C1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/

Economic Disparity

disparidad económica
Meaning
The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Example
Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability.
Abordar la disparidad económica es crucial para la estabilidad social.
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

mover ligeramente / cambiar de opinión o posición
Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
A pesar de la presión, él se negó a moverse de su decisión.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

gráfico
Meaning
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
Example
The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.
El maestro usó un gráfico para explicar las estadísticas.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

cordial; sincero; afectuoso
Meaning
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
Example
She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.
Nos dio una cordial bienvenida en la puerta principal.
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

sacerdotal
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
El ritual tenía un carácter claramente sacerdotal.
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hanger

percha
Meaning
a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes
Example
She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled.
Colgó su vestido en una percha de madera para evitar que se arrugara.
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

calculado
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
Su movimiento calculado le dio una ventaja sobre sus competidores.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

reconstruir
Meaning
to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.
La ciudad fue reconstruida después del terremoto.
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

nombrar
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
El consejo nombrará a un nuevo director.