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C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

reprobación, censura
Meaning
An expression of blame or disapproval.
Example
His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.
Sus palabras descuidadas provocaron una fuerte reprobación de su madre.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.trə.bəl/

impenetrable

impenetrable
Meaning
Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.
Example
The dense forest was nearly impenetrable.
El bosque denso era casi impenetrable.
B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

parte trasera / criar
Meaning
the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals
Example
The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.
La madre gata crió a sus gatitos en una esquina tranquila.
C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

todopoderoso
Meaning
having unlimited power; omnipotent
Example
The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.
El todopoderoso tormenta destruyó todo en su camino.
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 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

comúnmente
Meaning
usually or by most people
Example
This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.
Esta frase se usa comúnmente en el habla cotidiana.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

alma / mente
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
La novela explora las profundidades de la psique humana.
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

eventos catastróficos
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
Los ciclones son eventos catastróficos en Bangladesh.
A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

estrella
Meaning
a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
Example
Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.
Miles de estrellas son visibles en el cielo despejado de la noche.
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.
A2 verb /ɡaɪd/

guide

guiar
Meaning
to show someone the way; to direct or influence behavior
Example
The teacher guides the students.
La maestra guía a los estudiantes.
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

de larga duración
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
Tienen una relación de larga duración con sus proveedores.
B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

dudoso; vacilante; renuente
Meaning
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Example
She was hesitant to accept the job offer.
Ella estaba indecisa para aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

hierro / plancha
Meaning
a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat
Example
He used an iron to smooth his shirt.
Él usó una plancha para alisar su camisa.
C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

secreción
Meaning
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
Example
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
La secreción de insulina es crucial para la regulación del azúcar en sangre.
A2 noun /ʌmˈbrɛlə/

umbrella

paraguas
Meaning
A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.
Example
She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.
Ella abrió su paraguas cuando empezó a llover.
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

derrota
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
El ejército logró derrotar a las fuerzas enemigas.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

felicidad
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

sesión espiritista
Meaning
A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Example
They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.
Celebraron una sesión espiritista para contactar a su abuela fallecida.
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

constituente
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
El senador se reunió con sus constituyentes para discutir problemas locales.
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

divergente
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
Las políticas divergentes crean desafíos en la colaboración.
C1 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

resucitar
Meaning
to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death
Example
The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.
Los doctores intentaron resucitar al paciente después del ataque al corazón.
A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

advertisement

anuncio
Meaning
a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The advertisement attracted many new customers.
El anuncio atrajo a muchos clientes nuevos.
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

divinidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
El sacerdote habló sobre la divinidad del alma.
C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

procesar
Meaning
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
Example
The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.
El sospechoso fue procesado ante el juez esta mañana.
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

nómada
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
La tribu vivía un estilo de vida nómada.
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

reaccionar
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
Ella reaccionó con enojo cuando escuchó las noticias.
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

contrabandear
Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
La banda intentó contrabandear oro a través de la frontera.
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

montones
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
Ella tiene montones de amigos en la ciudad.
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

subjetivo
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
La belleza a menudo se considera un concepto subjetivo.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

transferible
Meaning
Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.
Example
Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.
Los derechos de propiedad son transferibles y pueden ser vendidos o transferidos.
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

rampa
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
El coche subió por la rampa al garaje.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

porción
Meaning
A part or share of something.
Example
She ate only a small portion of the meal.
Ella comió solo una pequeña porción de la comida.
B2 noun /kwɪlt/

Quilt

edredón
Meaning
a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric
Example
Grandmother made a beautiful quilt with colorful patches for my bed.
La abuela hizo un hermoso edredón con parches coloridos para mi cama.
B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

valioso; importante
Meaning
worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important
Example
The painting is very valuable and worth millions.
La pintura es muy valiosa y vale millones.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

immodestia
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
El artículo fue criticado por su tono de immodestia.
C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

agregar
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
Ella decidió agregar una nota al final del informe.
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

paradero; ubicación
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
Nadie sabe el paradero de la persona desaparecida.
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

edición
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
La última edición de la revista se vendió rápidamente.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

glotonería
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
Su glotonería durante el festival lo dejó sintiéndose enfermo.
A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

caminar
Meaning
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
Example
I walk to school every morning.
Voy a la escuela caminando todas las mañanas.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

paradoja
Meaning
A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.
Example
The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.
La paradoja de la libertad es que requiere reglas.
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

atrofia
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
Sin ejercicio regular, los músculos pueden atrofiarse con el tiempo.
A2 noun /toʊ/

Toe

dedo del pie
Meaning
any of the five digits at the end of the human foot
Example
She stubbed her toe on the chair leg.
Ella se golpeó el dedo del pie con la pata de la silla.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

constitución
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
Las reformas constitucionales aseguran la equidad.
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

lubricar
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
El mecánico lubricó las piezas del motor del coche.
C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

encogerse
Meaning
To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
She cringed when she remembered her mistake.
Ella se encogió cuando recordó su error.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

disfraz; camuflaje
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
El espía usó un elaborado disfraz para evitar ser reconocido por los enemigos.
C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

testimonios, cartas de recomendación
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
Los testimonios positivos pueden mejorar la reputación de una empresa.
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

conceder
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
La universidad le concedió una beca.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

pagar en exceso
Meaning
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
Example
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
Ella se dio cuenta de que había pagado de más por las entradas del concierto.
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.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

preceder
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
Una breve introducción precede cada capítulo.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

conciencia
Meaning
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.
Example
Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.
La meditación ayuda a mejorar la conciencia y la claridad del pensamiento.
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

pronto
Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
El tren llegará pronto.
C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

erudito o sabio
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
La conferencia erudita del profesor fascinó a los estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

caja de cazuela
Meaning
a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
Example
The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.
La caja de cazuela mantuvo la comida caliente durante la fiesta de cena.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

arrendador
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
El arrendador acordó arreglar el sistema de calefacción roto antes de que llegara el invierno.
B1 adverb /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

initially

inicialmente
Meaning
At the beginning; at first.
Example
Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it.
Inicialmente, rechazó la oferta pero luego la aceptó.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

desanimarse
Meaning
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
Example
After repeated failures, he began to despond.
Después de fracasos repetidos, comenzó a desanimarse.
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

carbón
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
La fábrica aún usa carbón como su principal fuente de energía.
C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

penología
Meaning
The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.
Example
He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.
Decidió especializarse en penología para ayudar a mejorar el sistema penitenciario.
B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

definir
Meaning
to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
Example
The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.
El maestro le pidió al estudiante que definiera la palabra 'democracia'.
A2 noun /æd/

ad

anuncio
Meaning
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The company released a new ad for their smartphone.
La compañía lanzó un nuevo anuncio para su teléfono inteligente.
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

contaminación del aire
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
La contaminación del aire de las fábricas dio lugar al primer movimiento ambiental.
C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

ejemplar
Meaning
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Example
She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.
Fue elogiada por su ética de trabajo ejemplar y dedicación.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

vendible
Meaning
Capable of being sold; marketable.
Example
Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.
Solo los productos vendibles fueron exhibidos en la feria comercial.
A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

contaminación
Meaning
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Example
Industrial pollution harms marine life.
La contaminación industrial daña la vida marina.
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

establecer
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
El contrato estipula que el pago debe realizarse dentro de 30 días.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ/

Garbage

basura; desechos
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless
Example
Please take out the garbage before the collection truck arrives tomorrow morning.
Por favor, saque la basura antes de que llegue el camión de recolección mañana por la mañana.
C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

reprensión
Meaning
The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.
Example
The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.
La reprensión del comportamiento del estudiante por parte del profesor fue justificada.
B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

ascendencia
Meaning
one’s family origins or lineage
Example
He is proud of his royal ancestry.
Él está orgulloso de su ascendencia real.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

refractario
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
El niño refractario se negó a seguir las instrucciones del maestro.
A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

educado; respetuoso; cortés
Meaning
having good manners; respectful; courteous
Example
He was very polite and respectful to everyone.
Él fue muy educado y respetuoso con todos.
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

moneda
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
Se propusieron sistemas de moneda dual.
B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

armonioso, armonizada, coherente
Meaning
Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
Example
A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.
Un entorno de trabajo armonioso aumenta la productividad.
C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

desdichado, desafortunado
Meaning
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
Example
The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.
El desdichado viajero perdió su pasaporte en el primer día.
C2 noun /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

gradation

gradación
Meaning
A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.
Example
The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting.
La artista usó una sutil gradación de colores en su pintura.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

asimétrico
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
Ella llevaba un vestido asimétrico que atraía la atención de todos.
C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

desanimar
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
La empinada subida no desanimó a los excursionistas experimentados.
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

incomprensible o insondable
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
El océano parecía incomprensible cuando se extendía hasta el horizonte.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

risa
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
La habitación estaba llena de risas.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

retrógrado
Meaning
moving backward or returning to a worse condition
Example
The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.
Se consideró que la política era un paso retrógrado para los derechos humanos.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

estereotipo
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Es un estereotipo que todos los jugadores son antisociales.
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

mezcla
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
La nueva política es una mezcla de varias leyes anteriores.
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

voz grave y clara
Meaning
full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style
Example
The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.
La voz grave del actor llenó el teatro.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

interminable
Meaning
Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.
Example
The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.
La reunión parecía interminable y agotadora.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

marinero
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
El marinero experimentado navegó el barco a través de la tormenta.
B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

progresión
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
La progresión en la tecnología impulsa la innovación.
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

estiércol, abono orgánico
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
El estiércol orgánico mejora la fertilidad del suelo.
C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

gerontocracia
Meaning
A system of government or control by old people.
Example
The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.
El país era visto como una gerontocracia, dominada por líderes ancianos.
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

rudo
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
Su respuesta brusca terminó la conversación.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

expansible
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
El software está diseñado para ser expansible con nuevas funciones.
A2 noun /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

drugstore

farmacia
Meaning
A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.
Example
I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine.
Fui a la farmacia a comprar medicina para el resfriado.
B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

innovador
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
Los avances innovadores redefinen la innovación.
C1 verb /riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

repatriate

repatriar
Meaning
To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.
Example
The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely.
El gobierno trabajó para repatriar a los refugiados de manera segura.
A2 adjective /ˈsep.ər.ət/

Separate

separado; distinto; individual; aparte
Meaning
distinct; not connected; individual; apart
Example
Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.
Por favor, mantén tu vida personal y profesional separada.
C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

analizar gramaticalmente
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
El software puede analizar grandes cantidades de datos de texto de manera eficiente.
C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

solicitar
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
La caridad está solicitando donaciones para las víctimas de las inundaciones.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

instaurar
Meaning
To set up in position, office, or authority.
Example
The board decided to instate her as the new director.
La junta decidió instatarla como la nueva directora.
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

teólogo
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
Los teólogos a menudo debaten sobre preguntas complejas de fe y moralidad.
A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

mentir, acostarse
Meaning
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
Example
The book lies on the table.
El libro está sobre la mesa.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

genealogista
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
El genealogista descubrió registros que datan del siglo XVIII.
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

apagar / verter
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
Los bomberos apagaron las llamas con agua.
C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

acostumbrar
Meaning
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.
Los soldados rápidamente se acostumbraron a las duras condiciones.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

disolución
Meaning
the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage
Example
The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.
La disolución de la empresa fue anunciada ayer.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

coincidente
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
El festival fue coincidente con el día festivo nacional.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botánico
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Ella trabaja en el jardín botánico.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

explosión repentina de ira o emoción
Meaning
a sudden release of strong emotion or activity
Example
She had an angry outburst during the meeting.
Ella tuvo una explosión de ira durante la reunión.
B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

coordinar
Meaning
to organize people or things so that they work together effectively
Example
We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.
Necesitamos coordinar nuestros esfuerzos para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

carro de guerra
Meaning
an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing
Example
The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.
El guerrero montó su carro de guerra en la batalla con gran valentía.
A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

marcha
Meaning
An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration
Example
The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.
Los soldados realizaron una marcha ceremonial frente al palacio.
B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

satélite
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
Los satélites proporcionan datos críticos para la investigación.
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

perforar
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
La flecha atravesará el objetivo.
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

fotoeléctrico
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
El efecto fotoeléctrico es fundamental en los paneles solares.
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

disección
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
La disección del espécimen reveló detalles importantes sobre su estructura.
B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

creencia; confianza
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
Su creencia en la justicia nunca vaciló.
C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

confederación
Meaning
a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose
Example
The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.
Los estados del sur formaron una confederación durante la guerra civil.
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

persona que embarga propiedades
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
El distrainor tomó posesión del coche del inquilino hasta que la deuda fue saldada.
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

porche
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
Nos sentamos en el porche y disfrutamos de la brisa de la tarde.