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C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

felicidad
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Example
His saccharine smile seemed insincere.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

seminario
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
Decidió inscribirse en un seminario para estudiar teología.
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

miserable; deplorable; de mala calidad
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
Los refugiados vivieron en condiciones miserables.
B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

campo, escenario
Meaning
a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events
Example
The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.
El partido de baloncesto se celebrará en la nueva arena en el centro de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

afluente
Meaning
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
Example
The tributary joins the main river near the city.
El afluente se une al río principal cerca de la ciudad.
A2 noun /sɔːs/

Sauce

salsa
Meaning
a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor
Example
She added tomato sauce to her pasta.
Ella agregó salsa de tomate a su pasta.
B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

condensación
Meaning
The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.
Example
Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.
Se formó condensación en las ventanas durante la fría noche.
B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

queroseno
Meaning
a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems
Example
The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.
La vieja lámpara quemaba queroseno para proporcionar luz durante los cortes de energía.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

victoria pírrica
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
El general declaró la batalla una victoria pírrica debido a las grandes pérdidas.
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

mosquitera
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
Usamos una mosquitera para protegernos de las picaduras de insectos.
A2 noun wʊd

wood

madera
Meaning
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.
Example
Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.
La madera se está probando por su resistencia en el espacio.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

brillante
Meaning
Shining brightly; dazzling.
Example
The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.
Las estrellas brillantes iluminaron el cielo nocturno.
C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

tablao
Meaning
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
Example
The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.
Los actores se congelaron en un tablao que capturó el momento final de la obra.
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

extremadamente sediento
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
Después de caminar por el desierto, estaba extremadamente sediento.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

inmaduro; inmaduro emocionalmente; infantil
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
Su comportamiento inmaduro durante la reunión decepcionó a todos.
C1 noun /ˈpɔː.pəs/

Porpoise

delfín
Meaning
a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout
Example
The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.
El delfín saltó grácilmente fuera del agua.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

preliminar
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Los pasos preliminares son cruciales antes del proyecto principal.
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

salvaje; feroz; incivilizado
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
El ataque salvaje sorprendió a todos.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

glotón
Meaning
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
Example
His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.
Su apetito glotón sorprendió a todos en la mesa del comedor.
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

desarraigar
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
Ellos desenterraron el viejo árbol del jardín.
C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

despojar
Meaning
to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
Example
The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.
La nueva ley amenazó con despojar a muchos agricultores de sus tierras.
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

fragmento; trozo;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
Los arqueólogos encontraron fragmentos de cerámica antigua enterrados en el suelo.
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

confiar
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
Yo confío en mis amigos para apoyo.
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

capacidad de absorción del cuerpo
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
La biodisponibilidad de la cúrcuma aumenta cuando se consume con pimienta negra.
C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

valiente; heroico
Meaning
showing courage or determination; brave and heroic
Example
The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.
El valiente soldado luchó valientemente para proteger su país.
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

frase
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
Él dio una frase memorable en la conferencia.
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

transcribir
Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
La secretaria transcribió las actas de la reunión.
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

gruñón
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
El gruñón anciano se quejó de todo.
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

adquisitivo
Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
El empresario codicioso compró cada parcela de terreno que pudo encontrar.
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

encontrarse
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
Te veré en el café.
C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

demostrador, manifestante
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
Los manifestantes marcharon pacíficamente por las calles de la ciudad.
C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

hacer un borde aserrado
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
El artesano serró la hoja del cuchillo para un mejor corte.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

difamar
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
Él fue difamado por rumores maliciosos.
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

comparar
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
Yo compararé estos dos productos antes de comprar.
A2 noun /ˈbætəri/

battery

batería
Meaning
A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.
Example
The phone battery ran out after a long day.
La batería del teléfono se agotó después de un largo día.
B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

catastrófico, devastador
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
El cambio climático tiene consecuencias catastróficas.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

tortuga
Meaning
A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land
Example
The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.
La tortuga cruzó lentamente la playa de arena.
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

halcón
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
El halcón voló alto sobre el campo buscando su presa.
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

moverse de manera desordenada
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
Los niños empezaron a quedarse atrás en la larga caminata.
C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

cardíaco
Meaning
Relating to the heart.
Example
The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.
El paciente fue admitido con una afección cardíaca.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

incompleto
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
Su informe estaba incompleto y necesitaba más detalles.
B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

tronco
Meaning
a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark
Example
They sat on a log by the campfire.
Se sentaron sobre un tronco cerca de la fogata.
B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

correspondiente
Meaning
matching or related to something
Example
The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.
La página correspondiente en el libro explica el proceso en detalle.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/

unsociable

poco sociable
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
Example
He became unsociable after moving to a new city.
Se volvió poco sociable después de mudarse a una nueva ciudad.
C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

despiadado
Meaning
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
Example
The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.
El arrendador era muy duro de corazón y se negó a ayudar a la pobre familia.
C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

ahogar/controlar velocidad
Meaning
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
Example
The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.
El conductor redujo la velocidad del motor para frenar el coche.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

antropomórfico
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
La estatua tenía una forma antropomórfica que se parecía a un ser humano.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

ampolla
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
El médico examinó la ampolla en su brazo.
C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

redención
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
La historia destaca el tema de la redención.
B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

persona experimentada / exmilitar
Meaning
a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces
Example
He is a veteran of the software industry.
Él es un veterano de la industria del software.
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

refrescante
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
Los excursionistas disfrutaron del aire refrescante de la montaña.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛntri/

gentry

gente noble
Meaning
People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners
Example
The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.
La gente noble de la ciudad se reunió para el baile anual.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

no escuchado; desconocido
Meaning
not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar
Example
His complaints went unheard by the management.
Sus quejas pasaron desapercibidas por la gerencia.
C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

irresponsabilidad
Meaning
lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way
Example
The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.
El accidente fue causado por su irresponsabilidad en el trabajo.
A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

abril
Meaning
the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
April is known for its pleasant spring weather.
Abril es conocido por su agradable clima primaveral.
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; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

alineación; formar en fila
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
El entrenador anunció la alineación antes del partido.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

litigar
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
La empresa decidió litigar la disputa contractual.
A2 noun /væn/

van

furgoneta
Meaning
a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The delivery van stopped in front of our house.
La furgoneta de entrega se detuvo frente a nuestra casa.
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

espinoso
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
El cactus espinoso era difícil de manejar sin guantes.
B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

enorme; tremendo; extraordinario
Meaning
extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary
Example
She made tremendous progress in her studies.
Ella hizo un progreso enorme en sus estudios.
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

delinear
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
El artista delineó la escena con detalles intrincados.
B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

armario
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
Ella guarda sus abrigos de invierno en el armario cerca de la puerta.
A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

azul
Meaning
having the color of the clear sky or the sea
Example
The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
El océano azul se extendía interminablemente hasta el horizonte.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

expositivo
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
El maestro dio una conferencia expositiva sobre el tema.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

curtidor
Meaning
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
Example
The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.
El curtidor trabajó muchas horas para producir buen cuero.
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

monólogo
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
El monólogo de Hamlet es uno de los pasajes más famosos del drama shakesperiano.
A1 preposition /tuː/

to

a
Meaning
used for expressing motion or direction
Example
She is going to the market.
Ella va al mercado.
B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

monumento
Meaning
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
Example
A monument should honor his contributions.
Un monumento debe honrar sus contribuciones.
B1 noun /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Administration

administración; gestión
Meaning
the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization
Example
The university administration announced new policies.
La administración universitaria anunció nuevas políticas.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

codicioso
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
Le lanzó una mirada codiciosa cuando mostró su nuevo reloj.
C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

fusión, integración, amalgama
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
La fusión de IA y grandes datos está transformando las industrias.
B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

factor de riesgo
Meaning
Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition
Example
Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.
La contaminación del agua es un factor de riesgo significativo para la salud.
B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

diligente
Meaning
hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
Example
She is a diligent student who studies every day.
Ella es una estudiante diligente que estudia todos los días.
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

físico
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
Él tiene una constitución atlética debido a años de entrenamiento.
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

aburrimiento
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
Después de semanas sin hacer nada, cayó en un profundo aburrimiento.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

antepasado
Meaning
an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation
Example
Our forefathers fought for independence.
Nuestros antepasados lucharon por la independencia.
C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

amable y agradable; de buen carácter; bondadoso
Meaning
friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind
Example
My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.
Mi vecino es muy amable y siempre saluda a todos calurosamente.
C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

lenguaje pomposo
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
Su discurso de campaña estaba lleno de bombast, pero carecía de sustancia real.
C2 noun ˈɒpjʊləns

opulence

opulencia
Meaning
Great wealth or luxuriousness.
Example
The opulence of the mansion was evident in its ornate furnishings.
La opulencia de la mansión era evidente en sus muebles ornamentados.
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

regocijarse
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
La familia se regocija con las buenas noticias.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

concesión
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
La empresa hizo varias concesiones durante las negociaciones.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

asociación
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
Nuestra asociación ha ayudado a ambas empresas a crecer.
B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

aficionado
Meaning
A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.
Example
The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.
La pintura se veía impresionante, aunque fue hecha por un aficionado.
B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

completamente; a fondo;
Meaning
completely; entirely; in a thorough manner
Example
She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.
Ella limpió toda la casa a fondo antes de que llegaran los invitados.
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

superficial
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
Su comprensión del tema era bastante superficial.
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

anémico
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
El doctor recetó suplementos de hierro para su condición anémica.
B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

ancho; amplitud
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth
Example
The width of the river is about 50 meters.
El ancho del río es aproximadamente 50 metros.
A2 noun /dʒiːnz/

jeans

felicidad
Meaning
pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing
Example
He bought a new pair of blue jeans yesterday.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrdʒən/

burgeon

crecer rápidamente
Meaning
To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.
Example
The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.
La población de la ciudad comenzó a crecer rápidamente después de la apertura de la nueva fábrica.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

alternar, alternativo
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
Los estudiantes alternan entre clases en línea y presenciales.
A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

ordenar
Meaning
to arrange or categorize something
Example
Please sort the files by date.
Por favor ordena los archivos por fecha.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

mentiroso
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
Nadie confiaba en él porque era un mentiroso habitual.
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

habladuría hipócrita
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de habladurías hipócritas sobre honestidad e integridad.
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

desnudo; descubierto; vacío; mínimo
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
Las paredes desnudas de la habitación necesitaban algo de decoración.
B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

densamente
Meaning
In a closely compacted or crowded manner.
Example
The area is densely covered with trees.
El área está densamente cubierta de árboles.
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

corroer
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
Las tuberías de hierro se corrodieron con el tiempo debido a la exposición al agua.
B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

recuperándose
Meaning
the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty
Example
She is still recovering from the flu.
Ella todavía se está recuperando de la gripe.
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

realizar
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
La orquesta realizará una presentación en el salón de conciertos esta noche.
C1 adjective /ˈfruː.ɡəl/

Frugal

ahorrativo; económico;
Meaning
economical; thrifty;
Example
She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.
Ella es muy ahorrativa y ahorra dinero comprando solo lo necesario.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

flor de bálsamo
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
Las flores de bálsamo del jardín florecieron hermosamente en varios tonos de rosa y morado.
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

antesala
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
Los invitados esperaron en la antesala antes de ser llamados adentro.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

inventivo
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
El inventor era conocido por sus soluciones inventivas para los problemas cotidianos.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
Se puso irritable cuando le hicieron la misma pregunta repetidamente.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/

variegated

variegado
Meaning
Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.
Example
The garden was full of variegated plants.
El jardín estaba lleno de plantas variegadas.
B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

caracterizar
Meaning
to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something
Example
The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.
El autor caracteriza al héroe como valiente y desinteresado.
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patricio
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
Las familias patricias de Roma ejercían un gran poder en la política.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

indigerible; difícil de digerir
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
El pan viejo se volvió duro e indigesto.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

dependencia
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
Su dependencia de la tecnología hizo que fuera difícil trabajar sin internet.
A2 adverb /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

Exactly

precisamente; exactamente; en completo acuerdo
Meaning
precisely; accurately; in complete agreement
Example
Tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.
Dime exactamente qué pasó durante la reunión.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

preferencia
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
Ella tiene preferencia por la música clásica sobre la música pop.
C1 noun /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

protuberancia
Meaning
Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
Example
The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.
La protuberancia en la pared hizo que mover los muebles fuera difícil.
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

ser constantemente criticado o dominado por la esposa
Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
Él se sintió controlado por su esposa excesivamente dominante.
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

cruz
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
La antigua iglesia exhibió una cruz tallada sobre el altar.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

expresivo
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
Sus ojos eran tan expresivos que no se necesitaban palabras.
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

existente
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
Solo unos pocos manuscritos de la antigua biblioteca están extintos.
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

despiadado; cruel; sin compasión
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
El dictador despiadado no mostró misericordia a sus enemigos.
B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

selección
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
El proceso de selección se basa en el mérito.
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

tacaño
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
El dueño era tan tacaño que nunca reparaba nada.
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

un añadido
Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
El regalo parecía un detalle de última hora más que un gesto genuino.