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C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

un hombre dedicado a una vida de placer sensual
Meaning
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.
Example
The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.
El viejo roue malgastó su fortuna en juegos de azar y mujeres.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

efervescente
Meaning
Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.
Example
She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.
Ella tenía una personalidad efervescente que iluminaba cada habitación.
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

criticar
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
El maestro criticó los errores descuidados del estudiante.
C2 adjective /ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk/

workmanlike

trabajoso
Meaning
Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.
Example
The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project.
El carpintero entregó una actuación de trabajo en el proyecto.
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

espúnarismo
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
Hizo un espúnarismo al decir 'querido viejo dean' en lugar de 'querida vieja reina'.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrtən/

hearten

dar ánimo
Meaning
To give courage, confidence, or hope.
Example
The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students.
El aliento del maestro dio ánimo a los estudiantes.
C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

pronosticar
Meaning
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
Example
Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.
Los expertos intentaron pronosticar el resultado de las elecciones.
C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

gruta
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
Los turistas visitaron la gruta oculta detrás de la cascada.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

ficticio
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
El diseño era llamativo pero ficticio.
C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

afasia
Meaning
a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language
Example
After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.
Después del derrame cerebral, le diagnosticaron afasia.
C2 noun /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

astigmatism

astigmatismo
Meaning
An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.
Example
She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.
Ella usa gafas para corregir su astigmatismo.
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 /wiːl/

weal

felicidad
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

un engranaje pequeño o la parte externa del ala de un pájaro; restringir o inmovilizar
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
La pinión del pájaro estaba herida, lo que le impedía volar.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

sofisma
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de sofismo diseñado para engañar a los votantes.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːrdʒiːz/

orgies

orgías
Meaning
Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
Example
The ancient Romans were infamous for their lavish feasts and orgies.
Los antiguos romanos eran infames por sus banquetes lujosos y orgías.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

elegante y bien vestido
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.
Example
He looked very dapper in his new suit.
Él se veía muy elegante con su nuevo traje.
C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

proceso de construcción de tierra por depósito de sedimentos
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
La aggradación ayuda en la expansión natural de las orillas de los ríos.
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

obstruir
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
Él no quería obstruir su conversación privada.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

adoctrinar
Meaning
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
Example
The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.
El régimen trató de adoctrinar a la juventud con propaganda.
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

buscar agua o minerales usando una vara de adivinación; o empapar o apagar con líquido.
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
El agricultor intentó buscar agua en el campo seco.
C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

correr o moverse con grandes zancadas
Meaning
to run or move with a long, bounding stride
Example
The horse loped gracefully across the field.
El caballo se movía elegantemente por el campo.
C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

fisiocracia
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
La fisiocracia enfatizó la importancia de la agricultura en la riqueza nacional.
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

garantía
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
El arrendador requirió una garantía antes de alquilar el apartamento.
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

informar
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
El gerente informará al personal sobre las nuevas políticas.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

insaciable
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
He had an insatiate desire for power.
Él tenía un deseo insaciable de poder.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

experto
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
Él es un experto en tecnología que siempre sabe las últimas tendencias.
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

malati
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
La enredadera de malati cubrió la pared del jardín con flores de olor dulce.
C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

emisario
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
El rey envió a un emisario para negociar la paz.
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.
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

una pequeña tortuga de agua dulce
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
El terrapin se arrastró lentamente hacia el estanque.
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

período de dos meses
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
El programa académico se divide en seis bimestres.
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

obsequio
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
El pueblo se reunió para el obsequio de su querido maestro.
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

compromiso
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
Su compromiso fue anunciado a todo el pueblo.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

comedor
Meaning
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
Example
Students had lunch in the refectory.
Los estudiantes almorzaron en el comedor.
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

taxónomo
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
El taxónomo descubrió una nueva especie de insecto.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

incompleto
Meaning
Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.
Example
His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.
Sus ideas incompletas necesitaban más investigación para ser desarrolladas.
C2 adjective /əˈfɪʃəs/

officious

entrometido
Meaning
Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.
Example
The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions.
El guardia entrometido interrumpía a los visitantes con instrucciones innecesarias.
C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

gran risa
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
La audiencia se rió ruidosamente con el chiste del comediante.
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

objetar
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
Ella aceptó ayudar sin objeción.
C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

el estudio del uso del espacio personal
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
Entender la proxémica ayuda a mejorar la comunicación interpersonal.
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

arroz con leche
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
Mi abuela hace delicioso arroz con leche para ocasiones especiales.
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

dolor
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
La nación estaba en profundo dolor después de la tragedia.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

superfluidad
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
La habitación estaba llena de una superfluidad de decoraciones.
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

rectitud
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
Su rectitud le ganó el respeto en la sociedad.
C2 noun /dəˈkɔɪt/

Dacoit

bandido
Meaning
a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar
Example
The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers.
La aldea fue aterrorizada por una banda de bandidos que robaban a los viajeros.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

desconcertado
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
Se quedó desconcertado por el comentario extraño.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

engatusar
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
Ella logró engatusar a su amiga para que se uniera al viaje.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

irreligioso
Meaning
Indifferent or hostile to religion
Example
Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.
Algunas personas en la comunidad lo consideran irreligioso porque nunca asiste a los servicios religiosos.
C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

evasión, indecisión
Meaning
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
Example
The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.
La tergiversación del político frustró a sus seguidores.
C2 verb /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

transformar
Meaning
To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.
Example
The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.
El artista logró transformar el barro simple en una hermosa escultura.
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 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

manchar
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
El escándalo manchó la reputación del político.
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

luminoso
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
El dial luminoso del reloj era visible en la oscuridad.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

antropocentrismo
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
El antropocentrismo a menudo da forma a las políticas medioambientales.
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

dentífrico
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
Él compró un dentífrico herbal nuevo en la farmacia.
C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

precedente
Meaning
Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.
Example
The court’s decision has precedential value.
La decisión del tribunal tiene un valor precedencial.
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

arroyo seco
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
Después de la tormenta, el arroyo se llenó rápidamente de agua.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

partícula pequeña o célula, especialmente célula sanguínea
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
Los glóbulos rojos llevan oxígeno a través del cuerpo.
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

hinchar
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
Su estómago comenzó a distenderse después de la gran comida.
C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

circunscribir
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
Las reglas circunscriben los poderes del comité.
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

despreciar
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
La comunidad despreciaba al político corrupto.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

delicioso
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
El restaurante sirvió una comida deliciosa.
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

fragancia
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
La fragancia del jazmín llenó el aire de la tarde.
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

descomponer
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
La carne comenzó a descomponerse con el calor.
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

azalea
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
El jardín estaba lleno de azaleas floreciendo en primavera.
C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

felicidad
Meaning
to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up
Example
The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

nuclear
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
Las gotas comenzaron a nuclearse alrededor de pequeñas partículas en el aire.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

mutabilidad (mala ortografía)
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
El documento contenía la palabra mal escrita 'mutablility' en lugar de 'mutability'.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

recalcitrante, terco, desobediente
Meaning
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Example
The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.
El estudiante recalcitrante se negó a seguir las reglas.
C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

oracular
Meaning
Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements
Example
Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.
Sus palabras oraculares dejaron a la audiencia profundamente pensativa.
C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

fitonutrientes
Meaning
Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.
Example
Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.
Los fitonutrientes en el té verde ayudan a reducir la inflamación.
C2 noun /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

entomology

entomología
Meaning
The scientific study of insects.
Example
She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.
Ella estudió entomología para entender el comportamiento de las abejas.
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

detener el flujo de sangre
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
la enfermera rápidamente detuvo el sangrado de la herida.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

incombustible
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
Este material es incombustible y seguro para la construcción.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

Long pepper

pimienta larga
Meaning
a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice
Example
Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times.
La pimienta larga era más valiosa que la pimienta negra en tiempos antiguos.
C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

abadesa (mujer al cargo de un convento)
Meaning
the woman in charge of a convent of nuns
Example
The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.
La abadesa dio la bienvenida a los visitantes al convento.
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

torcer
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
Ella contorsionó su cara de dolor después de la lesión.
C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

calvario
Meaning
A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.
Example
For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.
Para muchos refugiados, el viaje a través del desierto fue un calvario.
C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

arrugar
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
Ella arrugó la nariz ante el extraño olor.
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

fecundidad, fertilidad
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
La fecundidad del delta del río apoya la diversidad de la vida silvestre.
C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

composición musical (con tema recurrente)
Meaning
a musical composition with a recurring leading theme
Example
The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.
El pianista terminó el recital con un rondó animado.
C2 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

beber
Meaning
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
Example
He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.
A él le gusta beber en el pub local después del trabajo.
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 /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

relativo o situado en las orillas de un río u otro cauce de agua
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
La vegetación ribereña ayuda a prevenir la erosión del suelo a lo largo de los ríos.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

destreza y habilidad
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Su destreza en las negociaciones ayudó a cerrar el trato con éxito.
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

desprender plumas
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
Los pájaros mudan sus plumas una vez al año.
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

persona indiferente o hostil hacia la cultura y las artes
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
Fue criticado como un filisteo por rechazar el arte moderno.
C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

generosidad
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
La fundación sobrevivió gracias a la generosidad de los donantes adinerados.
C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

embargar
Meaning
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
Example
The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.
El arrendador embargó los muebles del inquilino por el alquiler impago.
C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

persona molesta
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
El periodista era una persona molesta, constantemente cuestionando las políticas del gobierno.
C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

hecho sin preparación
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
Él dio un discurso extemporáneo en la reunión.
C2 noun, verb /ɡɔːl/

gall

descaro, molestar
Meaning
Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.
Example
She had the gall to question his decision.
Ella tenía el descaro de cuestionar su decisión.
C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

anatema / cosa condenada
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
La violencia es anatema para su naturaleza pacífica.
C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

flamboyán
Meaning
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
Example
The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.
El árbol Goldmohur floreció hermosamente en el calor del verano.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

aguilucho
Meaning
A young eagle.
Example
The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.
El aguilucho esperó en el nido a que su madre regresara.
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

clarividencia
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
Ella afirmó tener clarividencia y predijo el futuro.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

corpulento
Meaning
Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.
Example
The portly man entered the room with confidence.
El hombre corpulento entró en la habitación con confianza.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

icthyólogo
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
El icthyólogo descubrió una nueva especie de pez en el río.
C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

sentiencia
Meaning
The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.
Example
Many argue that animals possess sentience.
Muchos argumentan que los animales poseen sentiencia.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

diurno
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
La mayoría de las aves son criaturas diurnas, activas durante las horas de luz.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

insignificante; trivial; pequeña cantidad
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
Se molestó por la cantidad insignificante de dinero que recibió.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

despectivo
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
Hizo un comentario despectivo sobre su desempeño.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

permeable
Meaning
Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.
Example
The soil here is pervious to rainwater.
El suelo aquí es permeable al agua de lluvia.
C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

lánguido; perezoso; débil
Meaning
lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint
Example
After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.
Después del largo viaje, se sintió lánguida y necesitaba descansar.
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

persona que vaga sin propósito en un lugar
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
La policía interrogó al loiterer fuera de la tienda.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

ondeando
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Ella caminó a través de las cortinas ondeando.
C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

taza de cerveza
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
Él levantó su stein para brindar por sus amigos.
C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

instrumento óptico que proporciona una vista panorámica
Meaning
An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.
Example
The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.
El científico usó un pantoscopio para observar todo el horizonte.
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

flor de estramonio
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
La flor de estramonio florece de noche con una fragancia dulce.
C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

acción de agarrar; la capacidad de sujetar algo
Meaning
the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something
Example
Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.
Los terapeutas evaluaron la prehensión del paciente durante la terapia de manos.
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

aventura; coqueteo; relación efímera
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
Su aventura con la fotografía duró solo unos meses antes de perder el interés.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

invitador
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
El invitador saludó cordialmente a los invitados en la entrada.
C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

proceso de producción de calor
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
Los alimentos picantes pueden mejorar la termogénesis y la quema de calorías.
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

estridente
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
Ella llevaba un collar estridente que atraía la atención de todos.
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

ejercicio físico
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
Ella practica calistenia todas las mañanas en el parque.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

unremitting

ininterrumpido
Meaning
Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.
Example
Her unremitting efforts finally paid off.
Sus esfuerzos ininterrumpidos finalmente dieron fruto.
C2 noun /ˈwɛlkɪn/

welkin

cielo
Meaning
The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.
Example
The eagle soared high into the welkin.
El águila voló alto en el cielo.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

exorbitancia
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
La exorbitancia de los precios del hotel sorprendió a los turistas.
C2 noun ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

mariposa dorada
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
La mariposa dorada es un símbolo de belleza y naturaleza.