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C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

canción exaltada/elogio
Meaning
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition
Example
The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.
La actuación del cantante fue una rapsodia de emociones.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːfər/

coffer

cofre
Meaning
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
Example
The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.
Las arcas de la ciudad fueron vaciadas después del costoso proyecto.
B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

validez
Meaning
the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound
Example
The validity of the contract expires next month.
La validez del contrato expira el próximo mes.
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

recitación
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
El concurso de recitación de poesía se llevó a cabo en el auditorio.
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

admiración
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
Ella sentía gran admiración por su maestro.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/

online

en línea
Meaning
connected to or available through the internet
Example
I prefer shopping online rather than going to stores.
Prefiero comprar en línea en lugar de ir a las tiendas.
C1 noun /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.ti/

inequity

inequidad
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.
Example
Social inequity continues to be a global issue.
La inequidad social sigue siendo un problema global.
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

pretensión, falsa apariencia
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
Su pretensión de ser un experto fue rápidamente expuesta.
B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

fluido; elocuente
Meaning
able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully
Example
She is fluent in three languages including English and French.
Ella es fluida en tres idiomas, incluidos el inglés y el francés.
A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

internacional
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.
Example
International standards improve competitiveness.
Los estándares internacionales mejoran la competitividad.
C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

dispensa
Meaning
An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.
Example
The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.
La escuela le concedió una dispensa especial para ausentarse del examen debido a una enfermedad.
B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

alfombra
Meaning
a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
Example
Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.
Por favor, limpie sus pies en la alfombra antes de entrar.
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

creyente
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
Ella es una firme creyente del trabajo duro y la honestidad.
C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

calmo, imperturbable
Meaning
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example
Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.
A pesar del caos a su alrededor, permaneció tranquilo y sereno.
C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

babuino
Meaning
a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks
Example
The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.
El grupo de babuinos se reunió alrededor del agujero de agua en la sabana.
B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

decadencia; descomposición; deterioro
Meaning
the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration
Example
The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
El edificio viejo mostró signos de decadencia después de años de abandono.
C2 noun /fez/

Fez

fez
Meaning
a cone-shaped red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn by men in some Middle Eastern countries
Example
The traditional costume included a red fez with a black tassel.
El traje tradicional incluía un fez rojo con un borlón negro.
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

quejarse
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
Ella tiende a quejarse por los inconvenientes más pequeños.
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

tallar
Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
Él pasó la tarde tallando un trozo de madera en un juguete.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

increíble
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
Su explicación por llegar tarde era un poco increíble.
C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

relacionado con meteoritos; muy rápido y a menudo temporal.
Meaning
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
Example
The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.
El ascenso meteórico del cantante a la fama sorprendió a todos.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

ideológico
Meaning
Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Example
The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.
Las dos partes están divididas por profundas diferencias ideológicas.
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

soborno
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
El funcionario corrupto fue atrapado aceptando un soborno de la empresa constructora.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

confinar
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
El prisionero estuvo confinado en su celda durante 23 horas al día.
B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

frotar
Meaning
to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement
Example
She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.
Ella frotó sus manos juntas para mantenerlas calientes.
A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

felicidad
Meaning
relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy
Example
She loves Italian food.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

analfabeto; iletrado; ignorante
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
El programa tiene como objetivo ayudar a los adultos analfabetos a aprender a leer y escribir.
C1 adjective /ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/

eminent

eminente
Meaning
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Example
He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.
Él es un científico eminente conocido por su investigación innovadora.
C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

negligencia
Meaning
failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Example
The accident was caused by driver negligence.
El accidente fue causado por negligencia del conductor.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

arduo
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
Escalar la montaña fue una tarea ardua.
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

muñeca
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
Llevaba un reloj en su muñeca.
C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

pescado Rohu
Meaning
a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species
Example
Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.
El pescado Rohu se prepara comúnmente con especias en los hogares bengalíes.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

pescado salado
Meaning
fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage
Example
Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.
El pescado salado es una forma tradicional de conservar los mariscos.
C2 verb /fɪltʃ/

filch

robar
Meaning
to steal something in a sneaky or petty way
Example
He tried to filch a candy bar from the shop.
Él intentó robar una barra de caramelo de la tienda.
A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

lección
Meaning
a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something
Example
Today's math lesson was about fractions.
La lección de matemáticas de hoy fue sobre fracciones.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

debilitar
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
La larga enfermedad debilitó al anciano.
C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

carnívoro
Meaning
feeding on other animals; meat-eating
Example
Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.
Los leones son animales carnívoros que cazan otros animales para alimentarse.
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

lanza
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
El caballero cargó hacia adelante con su lanza lista.
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

hermano/a
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
Ella tiene tres hermanos, dos hermanos y una hermana.
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

jabonoso
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
La planta tiene hojas jabonosas que producen espuma cuando se frotan en agua.
A2 adjective /ˈɛvrideɪ/

everyday

cotidiano
Meaning
common or ordinary; occurring daily
Example
These shoes are perfect for everyday use.
Estos zapatos son perfectos para uso diario.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

bigámico
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
El hombre fue arrestado por ser un bigamista.
B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

El proceso de proporcionar una cantidad adecuada de líquido a los tejidos corporales.
Meaning
The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
Example
Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.
La hidratación adecuada es esencial para mantener las funciones del cuerpo.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

vida / sustento
Meaning
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
Example
He makes his living as a teacher.
Él gana su sustento como maestro.
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.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

cojear / débil
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
Él cojeó después de lastimarse el tobillo.
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.
A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

queso
Meaning
a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile
Example
She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
Ella añadió queso rallado a la pasta para darle más sabor.
B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

camuflaje
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
Los soldados usaron camuflaje para esconderse del enemigo.
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

inflación
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
La inflación erosiona el poder adquisitivo de los consumidores.
C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

columna con figura femenina esculpida
Meaning
A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.
Example
The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.
El antiguo templo presentaba una caryátide sosteniendo el techo.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

insuperable
Meaning
Too great to be overcome.
Example
The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.
Los exploradores enfrentaron obstáculos insuperables en el desierto.
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

fortalecer
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
El maestro usó ejemplos para reforzar la lección.
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

estabilidad del proceso
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
El aire frío asegura la estabilidad del proceso en las plantas.
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

moverse inquieto, estar inquieto
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
El niño empezó a moverse durante la larga conferencia.
A1 verb /hɪər/

hear

escuchar
Meaning
to perceive sound; to listen to
Example
I can hear the birds singing.
Puedo escuchar a los pájaros cantando.
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

deseo
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
Él tiene un fuerte deseo de viajar por el mundo.
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

un error tonto o descuidado; un error grave en el juicio.
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
Su error costó a la empresa una fortuna.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

posponer
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
La reunión fue pospuesta hasta la próxima semana.
C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

chillar
Meaning
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
Example
The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.
Los niños chillaron de alegría cuando vieron la sorpresa.
B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

eligibilidad
Meaning
The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.
Los criterios de elegibilidad mantienen la equidad.
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

superstición
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
Romper un espejo trae siete años de mala suerte, es una superstición común.
C2 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

ceremonious

ceremonioso y educado
Meaning
marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs
Example
He gave her a ceremonious bow before entering the hall.
Le dio una reverencia ceremoniosa antes de entrar al salón.
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.
B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

erupción volcánica
Meaning
a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion
Example
The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.
La erupción volcánica obligó a miles de personas a evacuar el área.
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

murmurar
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
Ella murmuró una oración antes de dormir.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

libro introductorio, imprimación
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
Él leyó un libro introductorio sobre programación antes de comenzar su curso.
C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

tela bordada
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido de brocado en la boda.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

homophone

palabra homófona
Meaning
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.
Example
The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.
Las palabras 'pair' y 'pear' son homófonas.
A2 adjective /ˈrʌʃən/

russian

ruso
Meaning
relating to Russia, its people, or its language
Example
She is studying the Russian language at university.
Ella está estudiando el idioma ruso en la universidad.
B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

tristemente
Meaning
in a sorrowful or unhappy manner
Example
She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.
Ella saludó tristemente mientras el tren partía.
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

magnolia
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
El hermoso árbol de magnolia floreció en primavera con flores rosas.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

incorrecto; erróneo; equivocado
Meaning
not correct; containing errors; wrong
Example
The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.
El pronóstico del tiempo estuvo incorrecto ayer.
C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

destituir
Meaning
To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.
Example
The rebels ousted the dictator from power.
Los rebeldes destituyeron al dictador del poder.
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

selectivo
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
La universidad tiene un proceso selectivo de admisión para los nuevos estudiantes.
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

atar
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
El granjero ató la cabra a un poste.
C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

ostracismo
Meaning
The act of excluding someone from a group or society.
Example
The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.
El estudiante enfrentó el ostracismo después de romper las reglas.
A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

apresurarse
Meaning
to move or act with great speed; to rush
Example
We need to hurry or we'll be late.
Necesitamos apresurarnos o llegaremos tarde.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

ególatra
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
El ególatra dominó la conversación hablando solo de sus propios logros.
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

atestiguar
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
El testigo atestiguó la exactitud del informe.
B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

felicidad
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

extranjero
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
Como extranjero, le resultó difícil entender sus tradiciones.
A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

idioma
Meaning
A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Aprender un nuevo idioma puede ser emocionante.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

incontrolable; fuera de control
Meaning
difficult or impossible to control or handle
Example
The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.
La gran clase se volvió incontrolable sin una supervisión adecuada.
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

molesto
Meaning
causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome
Example
The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.
El ruido constante de la calle fue extremadamente molesto.
A2 noun /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

Exchange

intercambio
Meaning
an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return
Example
The exchange of gifts is a common tradition during the holidays.
El intercambio de regalos es una tradición común durante las fiestas.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

autojustificado
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
Sus comentarios autojustificados hicieron que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

cardamomo negro
Meaning
a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking
Example
Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.
Agrega cardamomo negro al curry para un sabor rico y ahumado.
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

masa; mayor parte;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
La mayor parte del trabajo se completó antes de la fecha límite.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

flexible y grácil
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
Su figura flexible le permitió moverse como una bailarina.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

audaz
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
Su plan audaz de escalar la montaña sin el equipo adecuado sorprendió a todos.
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

omnisciente
Meaning
having complete knowledge; all-knowing
Example
The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.
El narrador en la novela parece ser omnisciente, conociendo todos los pensamientos de los personajes.
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

viril; valiente; audaz
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous
Example
He showed manly courage during the crisis.
Mostró coraje viril durante la crisis.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

vacilación
Meaning
The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
Example
His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.
Su vacilación al responder hizo que todos dudaran de su confianza.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

homenaje; respeto; tributo
Meaning
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
Example
The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
El servicio conmemorativo fue un homenaje conmovedor a los valientes soldados que sacrificaron sus vidas.
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

honorario
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
El conferencista invitado recibió un honorario por su charla.
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

castigar
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
La profesora castigó a los estudiantes por su mal comportamiento.
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

marginalización
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
Las políticas económicas deben abordar la marginalización de los pobres.
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

aerodinámica
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
La aerodinámica de una aeronave determina su velocidad y eficiencia.
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

nobleza; rango alto
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
Él mostró gran nobleza al perdonar a sus enemigos.
C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

salobre
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
El estuario del río contenía agua salobre.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

examinador
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
El examinador revisó cuidadosamente la hoja de respuestas de cada estudiante.
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

basura
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
El parque estaba lleno de basura después del festival.
C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

emboscar
Meaning
To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.
Example
The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.
Los soldados planearon emboscar al enemigo al amanecer.
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

mejorar, perfeccionar
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
Las nuevas políticas están diseñadas para mejorar las condiciones de vida.
C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

núcleo
Meaning
The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.
Example
The nucleus consists of protons.
El núcleo consiste en protones.
B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

deprimir
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
El clima sombrío tiende a deprimir a las personas.
C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

loco
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
Después de trabajar toda la noche, se sintió un poco loco.
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

un tipo de flauta (instrumento musical de madera grande)
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
La orquesta presentó un hermoso solo de fagot.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

eficiente en el uso de recursos
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
La agricultura eficiente en el uso de recursos conserva agua y energía.
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

una actuación en vivo de un músico, banda o artista; también un trabajo temporal
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
La banda tiene un gig en el club local esta noche.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

partido de práctica
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
El equipo tuvo un partido de práctica antes de que comenzara la temporada oficial.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

concebir, quedar embarazada
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
Es difícil concebir cómo una idea como esa podría tener éxito.
C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

pereza; reluctancia a trabajar o hacer un esfuerzo
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
Su pereza le impidió alcanzar sus metas.
B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

logro
Meaning
Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.
Example
Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.
Graduarse de la universidad fue su mayor logro.
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

ver a lo lejos
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
Desde la cima de la colina, vieron un pequeño pueblo en la distancia.
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

aplicado o diligente
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
Sus esfuerzos diligentes lo llevaron a una carrera exitosa.
C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

brillar tenuemente
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
El lago brillaba bajo la luz de la luna.
B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

palmera
Meaning
a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree
Example
The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.
El árbol de palma produce frutas dulces que nos gusta comer.