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C1 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

legítimo
Meaning
having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful
Example
She is the rightful owner of the property.
Ella es la legítima dueña de la propiedad.
B1 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/

plural

plural
Meaning
denoting more than one person or thing
Example
The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.
La palabra 'gatos' es el plural de 'gato'.
B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

voluntario
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
Muchos voluntarios ayudaron a distribuir comida a los personas sin hogar.
A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

disgustar
Meaning
to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion
Example
I really dislike eating spicy food.
Realmente me disgusta comer comida picante.
C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

restar importancia
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
La empresa intentó restar importancia a los riesgos del nuevo producto.
C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

de todo corazón
Meaning
showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic
Example
She gave her wholehearted support to the project.
Ella dio su apoyo de todo corazón al proyecto.
A2 verb /kaʊnt/

count

contar
Meaning
to determine the total number of something
Example
She carefully counted the money on the table.
Ella contó cuidadosamente el dinero sobre la mesa.
B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

retención
Meaning
The continued possession, use, or control of something
Example
The retention of information is essential for academic success.
La retención de información es esencial para el éxito académico.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

juvenil; menor
Meaning
a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people
Example
The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.
El tribunal juvenil maneja casos que involucran a jóvenes infractores menores de dieciocho años.
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

seleccionar; separar el grano de la paja
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
La comisión reducirá la lista de solicitantes a diez finalistas.
A2 verb ˈfoʊkəs

focus

enfocar
Meaning
To concentrate attention or effort on something; to direct one's attention or efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem.
Example
Focus on what truly matters to simplify your life.
Concéñtrate en lo que realmente importa para simplificar tu vida.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

complemento / accesorio
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
El garaje es un complemento de la casa principal.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

insidioso
Meaning
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.
Example
The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.
La propagación insidiosa de la desinformación puede dañar la confianza.
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

ocluir
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
La tubería estaba ocluida por depósitos minerales.
C1 verb /druːp/

droop

caer
Meaning
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
Example
The flowers began to droop in the heat.
Las flores empezaron a caer debido al calor.
B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

apetito
Meaning
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Example
Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.
La comida chatarra aumenta el apetito de manera antinatural.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

ultramontane

partidario del Papa
Meaning
beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority
Example
The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.
El debate destacó la posición ultramontana en la política eclesiástica.
C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

incesante; continuo
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
La lluvia incesante duró tres días.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

aplicación de la ley
Meaning
the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed
Example
The police are responsible for law enforcement.
La policía es responsable de la aplicación de la ley.
B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

peatón
Meaning
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
Example
The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.
El peatón cruzó la calle por el paso de cebra.
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

iniciativa profunda
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
Una iniciativa profunda puede crear cambios sostenibles.
A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

maleta
Meaning
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
Ella metió su ropa en una maleta para el viaje.
C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

aborrecer
Meaning
to regard with disgust and hatred
Example
She abhors cruelty to animals.
Ella aborrece la crueldad hacia los animales.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

compromisos
Meaning
Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.
Example
Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.
Los compromisos globales con la energía renovable están aumentando.
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

apático
Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
Él estaba apático respecto al resultado del partido.
C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

adulteración
Meaning
The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
Example
Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.
La adulteración de alimentos es un serio riesgo para la salud.
C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

transgredir
Meaning
to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin
Example
He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.
Él se disculpó después de darse cuenta de que había transgredido las reglas de la comunidad.
C1 noun /ˈkiːpˌseɪk/

keepsake

recuerdo
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship.
Ella me dio un pequeño medallón como recuerdo de nuestra amistad.
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

consorcio
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
El consorcio trabajó de manera colaborativa para construir el cable.
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

contaminar
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
Los desechos de la fábrica contaminaron el río.
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

desarrollador
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
Ella trabaja como desarrolladora de software en una empresa de tecnología.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

felicidad
Meaning
a person who sells something
Example
The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

alfabetizado; educado; bien educado
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
Ella es una persona muy alfabetizada que lee extensamente.
C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

abdominal
Meaning
relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)
Example
He complained of severe abdominal pain.
Se quejaba de un dolor abdominal severo.
A1 noun /bæɡ/

bag

bolsa
Meaning
a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items
Example
She carried her books in a bag.
Ella llevó sus libros en una bolsa.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

insistente
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
El niño era insistente en conseguir un nuevo juguete.
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

preordenación
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
La doctrina de la preordenación sugiere que los eventos están fijados por la voluntad divina.
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.
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

analogía
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
El maestro utilizó la analogía de un árbol para explicar la estructura de un ensayo.
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

retentivo
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
Los estudiantes con una memoria retentiva sobresalen en los estudios.
C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

receptividad
Meaning
The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.
Example
Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.
Su receptividad a nuevas ideas ayudó a mejorar el proyecto.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

virus
Meaning
A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
Example
The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.
El ordenador se infectó con un virus peligroso.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

gran caldereta de metal
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
La bruja removió su poción en una burbujeante caldereta.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

personalización, adaptación
Meaning
The action of making something personal or individual; customization.
Example
Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.
La personalización en marketing mejora la participación del cliente.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

medicina que contiene opio
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
Los doctores antes recetaban paregórico para tratar la diarrea en los niños.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

relacionado con la mediación
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
Sus habilidades mediadoras ayudaron a resolver el conflicto.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

prácticas sostenibles
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
Las prácticas sostenibles son vitales para la preservación del medio ambiente.
B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

calabaza
Meaning
a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh
Example
We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.
Tallamos una linterna de calabaza de una calabaza grande.
A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

docena
Meaning
a group of twelve
Example
She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
Ella compró una docena de huevos en el mercado.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

epistemólogo
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
El epistemólogo debatió sobre cómo los humanos pueden conocer algo con certeza.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

trilión
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
El valor de la empresa ha aumentado a más de un billón de dólares.
C2 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

verdaderamente
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
Verdaderamente, os digo, esto es la verdad.
C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

áspero
Meaning
sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues
Example
Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.
Su tono áspero silenció a la clase ruidosa.
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

de manera similar
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
De manera similar, podemos lograr el éxito con dedicación y trabajo arduo.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

campeón
Meaning
a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.
Example
She became the champion after winning the final match.
Ella se convirtió en la campeona después de ganar el partido final.
B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

emplear
Meaning
to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively
Example
The company plans to employ more engineers next year.
La empresa planea emplear más ingenieros el próximo año.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

forethought

previsión
Meaning
careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future
Example
With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem.
Con un poco de previsión, podríamos haber evitado el problema.
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

estímulo
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
La luz brillante y los sonidos fuertes son estímulos comunes para la alerta.
C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

macabro
Meaning
disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying
Example
The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.
La película de terror tenía una atmósfera macabra.
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

eludir
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
El ladrón logró eludir a la policía.
A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

Navidad
Meaning
an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25
Example
Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.
Las familias se reúnen para celebrar la Navidad con alegría y amor.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

potente; fuerte; eficaz
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
La medicina es muy potente y debe tomarse con cuidado.
A2 noun /ˈɪntəvjuː/

interview

entrevista
Meaning
A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.
Example
The interview was conducted in a calm and professional manner.
La entrevista se llevó a cabo de manera tranquila y profesional.
B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

comandante
Meaning
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
Example
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
El comandante ordenó a sus tropas que avanzaran.
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

conformable
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
Sus acciones fueron conformables a las reglas de la institución.
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

perspectiva
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
Nuevas perspectivas mejoran la comprensión.
A1 adjective /fɑːst/

Fast

rápido; veloz
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift
Example
She runs very fast in the morning.
Ella corre muy rápido por la mañana.
A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

infancia
Meaning
the period of being a child
Example
She spent her childhood in a small village.
Ella pasó su infancia en un pequeño pueblo.
C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

hito diplomático
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
La organización de la cumbre fue un hito diplomático.
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

una palabra o frase formada reordenando las letras de otra palabra o frase.
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
La palabra 'listen' es un anagrama de 'silent'.
C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

casta; sistema de castas
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
El antiguo sistema de castas dividió la sociedad en diferentes grupos sociales.
B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

desintoxicación digital
Meaning
A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
Example
A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.
Una desintoxicación digital puede ayudar a reducir la fatiga en las manos.
B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

definido; claro; específico
Meaning
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
Example
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
Necesitamos una respuesta definitiva para mañana.
A2 noun /ˈpjuːpəl/

pupil

alumno; pupila
Meaning
a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light
Example
The pupil listened carefully to the teacher during class.
El alumno escuchó atentamente al profesor.
B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

coordinación
Meaning
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
Example
The coordination between the teams was flawless.
La coordinación entre los equipos fue impecable.
C1 noun /ˈræp.tʃər/

rapture

éxtasis, rapto
Meaning
A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.
Example
She listened to the music in rapture.
Ella escuchaba la música en éxtasis.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

prosélito
Meaning
A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
Example
She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.
Se convirtió en un prosélito después de convertirse a una nueva fe.
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

discurso de saludo
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
Ella pronunció un discurso de saludo en la ceremonia de graduación.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

una roca ígnea dura
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
Los antiguos romanos usaron pórfido para hacer columnas y estatuas.
A2 verb /beɪs/

base

basar
Meaning
to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
Example
They based their decision on facts.
Ellos basaron su decisión en hechos.
A2 verb /bæt/

bat

golpear con un bate
Meaning
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
Example
She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
Ella bate sus pestañas coquetamente.
B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

boicotear
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
Decidieron boicotear los productos de la empresa.
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

profesor
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
El profesor explicó la teoría claramente.
B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

histórico
Meaning
Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.
Example
Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.
El Día de la Victoria es un momento histórico para Bangladesh.
B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

vegetación
Meaning
Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.
Example
The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.
El bosque estaba denso con una gran variedad de vegetación.
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

desviar
Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
La policía desvió el tráfico hacia una carretera lateral.
B1 adjective /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/

Energetic

energético; activo; lleno de energía
Meaning
having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy
Example
She is very energetic and loves outdoor activities.
Ella es muy energética y le encantan las actividades al aire libre.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

catapulta / dispositivo para lanzar
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
La invención lo catapultó a la fama internacional.
C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

respetable
Meaning
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
Example
She works for a reputable law firm in the city.
Ella trabaja para una firma de abogados de renombre en la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

fosforescencia
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
Las criaturas del fondo marino exhibieron una hermosa fosforescencia.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

moteado
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
La piel moteada de la serpiente le ayudó a camuflarse en el suelo del bosque.
B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

instinto
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
Los pájaros construyen nidos por instinto.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

traducción
Meaning
the process of converting text or speech from one language into another
Example
She completed the translation of the book within two months.
Ella completó la traducción del libro en dos meses.
B1 adjective ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ

existing

existente
Meaning
In existence; present; current.
Example
The commission reviews existing provisions.
La comisión revisa las disposiciones existentes.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

despensa
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
La despensa estaba llena de pan fresco y queso.
C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

agregado, conjunto
Meaning
A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.
Example
The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.
Los datos fueron agregados para proporcionar una imagen más clara del mercado.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

medios
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
Las noticias fueron ampliamente reportadas en todos los medios.
B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

esfuerzo
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
El esfuerzo por innovar en el turismo espacial es ambicioso.
A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

poder
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority.
Example
Power distribution ensures efficiency.
La distribución de poder asegura eficiencia.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

helado; extremadamente frío; hostil
Meaning
extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The icy wind made everyone shiver.
El viento helado hizo que todos temblaran.
B1 noun /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

resolution

resolución, decisión
Meaning
The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.
Example
The resolution of the issue requires careful planning and action.
La resolución del problema requiere una planificación y acción cuidadosa.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

unthinking

irreflexivo
Meaning
done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless
Example
His unthinking remark hurt her feelings.
Su comentario irreflexivo hirió sus sentimientos.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

compensado
Meaning
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
Example
The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.
Los trabajadores fueron compensados por sus horas extras.
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

aumentar
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
La empresa planea aumentar su fuerza laboral.
C1 noun /ˈrɛɡjəleɪtər/

regulator

regulador
Meaning
a person or device that controls or maintains the operation of a system
Example
The government appointed a new regulator for the financial sector.
El gobierno nombró un nuevo regulador para el sector financiero.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

seguridad
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
La empresa prioriza la seguridad en el lugar de trabajo por encima de todo.
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

sinceridad
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Su sinceridad al disculparse fue evidente para todos.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

torpe
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
El chico alto se movió de manera torpe.
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

inteligentemente; con estilo; rápidamente
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Estaba vestido de manera inteligente para la reunión de negocios.
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

cronología
Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
La cronología de la dinastía fue cuidadosamente estudiada por los historiadores.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

quejoso
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
Él es un gruñón por la mañana antes del café.
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

optimizar
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
La empresa está trabajando para optimizar su cadena de suministro.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

modificar
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
Necesitamos modificar el plan para incluir más detalles.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

rasgos del rostro
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
Los rasgos de su rostro eran agudos y severos.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

rey pequeño
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
El rey pequeño demandó respeto de su gente a pesar de su pequeño reino.
A2 adjective /ˈkʌlərfəl/

colorful

colorido
Meaning
having bright colors; full of variety or interest
Example
The festival was full of colorful decorations.
El festival estaba lleno de decoraciones coloridas.
C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

hidráulico
Meaning
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Example
The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.
El mecánico reparó el sistema hidráulico de la máquina.
A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

científico
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
El científico propuso reformas basadas en datos.