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C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

protestar
Meaning
To make a forceful protest or objection.
Example
Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.
Los ciudadanos protestaron contra la nueva política fiscal.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

silogismo
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
El filósofo explicó el concepto de silogismo usando ejemplos simples.
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.
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

espectador
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
El estadio estaba lleno de espectadores emocionados.
C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

reiterar
Meaning
To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.
Example
The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.
El maestro reiteró la importancia de la honestidad.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

ocupante ilegal
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
La policía sacó a los ocupantes ilegales de la casa abandonada.
A2 noun /sɔːs/

Sauce

salsa
Meaning
a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor
Example
She added tomato sauce to her pasta.
Ella agregó salsa de tomate a su pasta.
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

habilidad, oficio, artesanía
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
Ella ha dominado el oficio de la alfarería.
A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

de
Meaning
Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.
Example
She came from Dhaka to visit her family.
Ella vino de Dhaka para visitar a su familia.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

imperial
Meaning
Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Example
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.
El palacio imperial era un símbolo del poder del emperador.
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

detención; prisión temporal
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
El estudiante recibió detención por interrumpir repetidamente la clase.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

sensual
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
La pintura tenía una cualidad sensual que cautivó a los espectadores.
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

música
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
A ella le encanta escuchar música clásica.
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

batallón
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
El batallón fue desplegado a la línea del frente.
B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

odio
Meaning
intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion
Example
His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.
Su odio por la injusticia lo motivó a convertirse en abogado de derechos humanos.
C1 noun /aɪl/

isle

pequeña isla
Meaning
A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.
Example
They spent their honeymoon on a beautiful tropical isle.
Pasaron su luna de miel en una hermosa isla tropical.
A1 noun/verb /maɪnd/

mind

mente / cuidar
Meaning
the part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason; to pay attention or take care
Example
Please mind the gap between the train and the platform.
Por favor, mantén el espacio entre el tren y la plataforma.
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.
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

ritmo circadiano
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
La exposición a la luz natural regula el ritmo circadiano.
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

vestido de lana
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
Ella llevaba un vestido de lana cálido durante los meses de invierno.
C2 noun /bɪər/

bier

anda de difunto
Meaning
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
Example
The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.
El ataúd se colocó en la anda de difunto durante el servicio funerario.
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

acreción
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
La acumulación de riqueza le permitió invertir en varios proyectos.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbəlˌmaɪndɪd/

feebleminded

tonto o de mente débil
Meaning
lacking intelligence or mental capacity; foolish or weak-minded
Example
The feebleminded man struggled to understand basic instructions.
El hombre de mente débil luchaba por entender instrucciones básicas.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

simio
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
El científico estudió el comportamiento simio de los chimpancés.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

corte profundo
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Necesitaba puntos para un corte profundo en su pierna.
C1 adjective /ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

enterprising

emprendedor
Meaning
showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success
Example
She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.
Ella es una joven emprendedora emprendedora.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

inquieto; ansioso; incómodo
Meaning
worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless
Example
She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.
Ella se sentía inquieta al caminar sola de noche.
C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

cogitar
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
Example
He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.
Se sentó junto al río para reflexionar sobre sus planes futuros.
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

pez Surma
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
El pez Surma es originario de los ríos de la región de Sylhet.
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

pequeño diablillo travieso
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
El niño se comportaba como un pequeño diablillo, escondiendo sus juguetes por todas partes.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

arcaísmo
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
El poema está lleno de arcaísmos que le dan un sabor anticuado.
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

desecante
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
Los paquetes de gel de sílice se usan comúnmente como desecante en el empaquetado.
B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

rescatar
Meaning
to save someone or something from danger or harm
Example
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
Los bomberos rescataron al gato del árbol.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

impulsivo
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
Su decisión impulsiva condujo a consecuencias inesperadas.
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

ampliamente
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
La noticia de su ascenso se extendió ampliamente por la empresa.
B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

tarea
Meaning
a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties
Example
The students completed their homework assignment on time.
Los estudiantes completaron su tarea de hogar a tiempo.
A2 noun /ˈaɪ.lənd/

Island

isla
Meaning
a piece of land completely surrounded by water
Example
We visited a beautiful island during our vacation.
Visitamos una hermosa isla durante nuestras vacaciones.
C2 verb /ʌnˈjoʊk/

unyoke

desenganchar
Meaning
To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.
Example
The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work.
El agricultor desenganchó los bueyes después de un largo día de trabajo.
C1 noun ˈfæl.ə.si

fallacy

falacia, error, razonamiento falso
Meaning
False belief, misconception, false reasoning.
Example
The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.
La idea de que el éxito viene fácil es una falacia.
B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

grabación
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
La grabación de la entrevista fue clara y fuerte.
A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

admitir
Meaning
to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid
Example
He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.
Él tuvo que admitir su error al maestro.
B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

adaptar
Meaning
to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations
Example
He quickly adapted to the new environment.
Él rápidamente se adaptó al nuevo entorno.
B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

mercancías
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
Los precios de las mercancías como el petróleo y el oro fluctúan frecuentemente.
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

sobornar
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
El abogado fue acusado de intentar sobornar a un testigo.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

reverendo, honorable
Meaning
A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.
Example
The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.
El reverendo dio un sermón inspirador en la iglesia.
B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

cómodamente
Meaning
in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease
Example
She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.
Ella estaba sentada cómodamente en su silla favorita.
B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

coincidir
Meaning
To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.
Example
The meeting coincided with her birthday.
La reunión coincidió con su cumpleaños.
C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

apostasía
Meaning
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Example
His public apostasy shocked his followers.
Su apostasía pública sorprendió a sus seguidores.
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

fomentar
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
El líder rebelde trató de fomentar el descontento entre la gente.
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

autoritario
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
Ella habló con un tono autoritario que silenció la habitación.
C2 noun /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

taxidermia
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
El museo tenía una gran colección de animales disecados.
C1 noun /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

género
Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
El tigre pertenece al género Panthera.
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

estampida
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
El fuerte ruido causó una estampida de la multitud.
B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

debajo, bajo
Meaning
Located directly below or beneath something
Example
The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.
Las llaves estaban escondidas debajo de la pila de papeles.
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

fantasías delirantes de poder, riqueza o omnipotencia
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
La megalomanía del dictador lo llevó a creer que era invencible.
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

básico; fundamental;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
Aprender gramática básica de inglés es esencial para los principiantes.
B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

islámico
Meaning
relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings
Example
The city has many Islamic cultural centers.
La ciudad tiene muchos centros culturales islámicos.
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

complicado
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
Su argumento era tan complicado que nadie lo entendió.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

fraudulento
Meaning
Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.
Example
He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.
Él fue arrestado por hacer reclamaciones fraudulentas de seguros.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

malévolo; maligno
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
El software malicioso dañó muchas computadoras.
B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

matrícula
Meaning
the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university
Example
The tuition for the college has increased this year.
La matrícula de la universidad ha aumentado este año.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

ahorro
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Los hábitos regulares de ahorro aseguran la seguridad financiera.
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

superar astutamente
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
La empresa más pequeña logró superar astutamente a su rival más grande.
A2 noun /ɡæs/

gas

gas
Meaning
A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.
Example
The balloon was filled with gas.
El globo estaba lleno de gas.
C2 verb /trænˈspoʊz/

transpose

trasponer
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article.
El editor transpuso dos párrafos en el artículo.
A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

cuandoquiera
Meaning
at any time that; every time that; no matter when
Example
Call me whenever you need help.
Llámame cuando necesites ayuda.
B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

adjetivo
Meaning
a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state
Example
The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.
El adjetivo añade información al sustantivo.
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

cólera
Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
La aldea sufrió un brote de cólera tras la inundación.
B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

digestivo
Meaning
Relating to the digestion of food.
Example
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
Las enzimas digestivas ayudan a descomponer los alimentos.
C1 adjective ˈkwɒn.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl

quantifiable

cuantificable
Meaning
Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity; capable of being counted or calculated.
Example
The impact of the project is quantifiable.
El impacto del proyecto es cuantificable.
A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

venta
Meaning
the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something
Example
The store is having a sale on winter clothing.
La tienda está teniendo una venta de ropa de invierno.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

química
Meaning
the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people
Example
They have great chemistry and work well together.
Tienen una gran química y trabajan bien juntos.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

malhumorado; irritable;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
Estaba malhumorado toda la mañana porque no durmió bien.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

subtítulo
Meaning
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
Example
The caption under the photo explained who the people were.
El subtítulo debajo de la foto explicó quiénes eran las personas.
C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

atentamente
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
Ella escuchó atentamente cada sonido en el bosque oscuro.
C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

cabeza adelante
Meaning
With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
Example
He dived headfirst into the pool.
Se zambulló cabeza primero en la piscina.
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

finalización
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
La finalización del proyecto tomará algunas semanas más.
A1 noun

Love

amor
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

alienar
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
Su comportamiento grosero alienó a muchos de sus amigos.
B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

felicidad
Meaning
an injury to the body or to harm someone
Example
He received a deep wound on his arm.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

contrapunto
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
Su actitud tranquila fue un contrapunto a su ira.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

consanguineous

consanguíneo
Meaning
Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.
Example
The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.
El estudio se centró en trastornos genéticos en familias consanguíneas.
B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

disposiciones
Meaning
A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.
Example
Provisions must align with public aspirations.
Las disposiciones deben alinearse con las aspiraciones públicas.
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

superalimentos
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
Los arándanos y las espinacas son superalimentos ricos en vitaminas.
C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

regulación del clima
Meaning
The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.
Example
Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.
Los bosques ayudan a la regulación del clima estabilizando las temperaturas locales.
C2 verb /ˈrʌmpəl/

rumple

arrugar
Meaning
to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling
Example
She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing.
Ella accidentalmente arrugó su vestido mientras empacaba.
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

introductorio
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
El profesor dio una conferencia introductoria sobre economía.
B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

relacionado con las características comunes de un tipo particular de persona o cosa
Meaning
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
Example
It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.
Era un día típico de verano, caluroso y húmedo.
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

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

hairdresser

peluquero; peluquera
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
Example
The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.
El peluquero me hizo un corte de pelo elegante antes de la boda.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

obrero
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
El obrero trabajó duro todo el día en el sitio de construcción.
C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/

leaven

levadura
Meaning
a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify
Example
A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.
Un poco de levadura hará que la masa del pan suba.
B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

alcoholismo
Meaning
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Example
His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.
Su alcoholismo afectó tanto su salud como su vida familiar.
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

islám religión
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
El Islam enfatiza la paz, la justicia y la compasión.
C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

ubiquito
Meaning
Existing or being everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.
Las redes sociales se han vuelto ubicuas entre los jóvenes.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

obstáculo
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
La falta de fondos es un gran obstáculo para el proyecto.
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

inmunidad
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
Una fuerte inmunidad protege contra infecciones.
C1 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

artificial, forzado
Meaning
Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.
Example
His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.
Su discurso sonaba forzado y ensayado.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

de por vida
Meaning
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
Example
They remained lifelong friends.
Ellos fueron amigos de por vida.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

no residente
Meaning
a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently
Example
Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.
Los estudiantes no residentes suelen pagar tarifas de matrícula más altas.
C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

trompa
Meaning
The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.
Example
The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.
El elefante usó su trompa para agarrar comida.
B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

desvelar
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
La compañía desvelará un nuevo producto la próxima semana.
C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

supurar
Meaning
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
Example
The wound began to suppurate after a few days.
La herida comenzó a supurar después de unos días.
B2 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/

observations

observación
Meaning
The action or process of observing something carefully.
Example
Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.
Las observaciones de galaxias distantes proporcionan nuevas ideas.
B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

cuerda
Meaning
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
Example
The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.
Los escaladores usaron una cuerda para escalar la montaña.
A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

lectura
Meaning
the action or skill of reading
Example
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.
Leer es uno de mis pasatiempos favoritos.
A2 noun /ˈlem.ən/

Lemon

limón
Meaning
a yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
She squeezed a lemon into her tea.
Ella exprimió un limón en su té.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

pulir
Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
Él pulió la vieja mesa hasta que brilló.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪsəti/

nicety

sutileza
Meaning
a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something
Example
The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case.
El abogado explicó los detalles legales del caso.
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

fracaso total
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
El evento se convirtió en un fracaso total debido a una mala planificación.
B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

elegir
Meaning
to choose or decide to do something instead of something else
Example
Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.
Muchos estudiantes optan por estudiar en el extranjero para tener mejores oportunidades.
C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

necedad
Meaning
Silly or foolish behavior or actions.
Example
His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.
Su constante necedad hizo que la reunión fuera difícil de tomar en serio.
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

cobertura
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
El canal de noticias proporcionó una amplia cobertura del evento.
C1 noun /ˈherən/

Heron

garza
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish
Example
The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.
La garza estaba inmóvil junto a la orilla del agua, esperando a los peces.
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

dividir
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
Él dividió el tronco en dos con un hacha.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

desprender la piel / zona pantanosa
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
La serpiente se desprendió de su piel vieja.
C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

clemencia
Meaning
mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone
Example
The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.
El juez mostró clemencia y redujo su sentencia.
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

felicidad
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

elogio
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
El poeta recibió muchos elogios por sus versos conmovedores.
B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

ropa de lino
Meaning
A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.
Example
She bought new linen curtains for the living room.
Ella compró nuevas cortinas de lino para la sala de estar.