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C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

sacrílego
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
La pintura fue criticada por ser sacrílega.
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

ejecutable
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
El abogado confirmó que la evidencia era ejecutable en la corte.
C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

filtrarse
Meaning
to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores
Example
Blood began to ooze from the small cut.
La sangre comenzó a filtrarse de la pequeña herida.
C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

nutrición
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
La nutrición adecuada es esencial para el desarrollo infantil.
C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

desenterrar
Meaning
To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.
Example
Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.
Los arqueólogos desenterraron artefactos antiguos en el sitio.
B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

fuerte
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
El carpintero hizo una mesa de madera fuerte.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

más trasero
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
El coche más trasero en el convoy se rompió primero.
B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

actuación
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
Ella estudia actuación para ser actriz profesional.
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

osadía
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
Su osadía para cuestionar la autoridad era admirable.
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

suave; blando; tierno
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
La almohada es muy suave y cómoda.
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

licenciatario
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
El licenciatario es responsable de seguir todas las regulaciones.
A1 pronoun /jɔːrz/

yours

tuyo
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing
Example
This pen is yours.
Este bolígrafo es tuyo.
C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

emancipar
Meaning
to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression
Example
The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.
La ley fue diseñada para emancipar a los esclavos y otorgarles plena ciudadanía.
B1 noun /læk/

Lack

falta; carencia
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
La falta de lluvia este verano ha causado serios problemas para los agricultores.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

graduado / escalonado
Meaning
Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree
Example
The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.
El científico usó un cilindro graduado para medir el líquido con precisión.
B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

asombro
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
Ella miró al mago con asombro.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

deforestación
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
La deforestación acelera la pérdida de biodiversidad.
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

a través
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
El puente se extiende a través del río.
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

virulencia
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
Los científicos estudiaron la virulencia de la nueva cepa de virus.
A2 noun /ɡɑːd/

god

Dios
Meaning
a deity; a supreme being believed to control the universe
Example
People in different cultures worship God in various ways.
Las personas en diferentes culturas adoran a Dios de diversas maneras.
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

calcular
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
El software puede calcular el costo total en segundos.
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

descaro o audacia ruda
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
Él tuvo el descaro de mentir incluso cuando lo atraparon con las manos en la masa.
B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

cálculo
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
Su cálculo del costo total fue preciso hasta el último centavo.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

título / nombre
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
La ciudad ha ganado el título 'La Gran Manzana'.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

retórico
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
Hizo una pregunta retórica durante el debate.
C2 noun /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

efluvio
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
El efluvio de la fábrica se extendió por todo el vecindario.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

iniquo
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
La esclavitud fue una de las prácticas más iniquas de la historia.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

vagabundo; sin hogar
Meaning
wandering aimlessly; having no settled home
Example
The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.
El hombre vagabundo estaba pidiendo comida cerca de la estación.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɔː.məs/

Enormous

enorme; gigantesco; colosal
Meaning
very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge
Example
The elephant was enormous and weighed several tons.
El elefante era enorme y pesaba varias toneladas.
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

en pedazos
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
El antiguo imperio fue destrozado por la guerra.
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

estimable
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
Sus logros estimables inspiraron a toda la comunidad.
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

anular
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
El tribunal decidió anular el contrato.
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

liquidar
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
La empresa decidió liquidar sus activos para pagar a los acreedores.
A2 adjective /ˈter.ə.bl̩/

Terrible

terrible; malo
Meaning
extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality
Example
The weather was terrible during our vacation.
El clima fue terrible durante nuestras vacaciones.
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

lugar
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
El sitio de construcción está listo para la siguiente fase del proyecto.
C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

circunnavegar
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
Magallanes fue el primero en circunnavegar el globo.
B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

responder
Meaning
to give an answer or reply; to react to something
Example
Please respond to my email as soon as possible.
Por favor responde a mi correo electrónico lo antes posible.
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

tristeza, congoja
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
La tristeza de la despedida trajo lágrimas a los ojos de todos.
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

arrugar
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Él arrugó el papel y lo tiró a la papelera.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

elegir
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
Los ciudadanos eligieron a un nuevo presidente.
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

dispersión
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
La dispersión de semillas por el viento ayuda a las plantas a reproducirse.
C2 noun /ˈleʧ.ər/

Lecher

libidinoso
Meaning
a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women
Example
The company fired him for being a lecher.
La compañía lo despidió por ser un libidinoso.
B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

asentamientos temporales
Meaning
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
Example
Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.
Los asentamientos temporales ayudarán a la exploración lunar.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

incontestable; aceptado sin oposición; sin rival
Meaning
not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival
Example
He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.
Él permaneció como el campeón indiscutido durante cinco años.
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

filatelia
Meaning
the collection and study of postage stamps
Example
Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.
La filatelia es un pasatiempo que disfrutan personas de todas las edades.
A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

teléfono
Meaning
a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages
Example
I need to charge my phone.
Necesito cargar mi teléfono.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

tranquilizar
Meaning
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
Example
The teacher reassured the students before the exam.
El maestro tranquilizó a los estudiantes antes del examen.
A1 adverb /ˈver.i/

Very

muy; extremadamente; altamente
Meaning
to a high degree; extremely; greatly
Example
She is very intelligent and works very hard.
Ella es muy inteligente y trabaja muy duro.
C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

relacionado con la galaxia
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
Los fenómenos galácticos observados por el telescopio fueron fascinantes.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

Entirely

totalmente; completamente
Meaning
completely; wholly; fully
Example
The building was entirely destroyed in the fire.
El edificio fue completamente destruido en el incendio.
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.
A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

hormiga
Meaning
a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work
Example
The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.
La hormiga cargó una migaja que era el doble de su tamaño.
C1 noun /ˈprɑːtɪstənt/

protestant

protestante
Meaning
a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
Example
Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
Martín Lutero fue una figura clave en la Reforma protestante.
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

droga
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
El médico recetó una nueva droga para la enfermedad.
C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

jurisprudencia
Meaning
The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
Example
She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.
Ella es profesora de jurisprudencia en la universidad.
B1 noun raɪts

rights

derechos
Meaning
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Example
The rights of people were prioritized.
Los derechos de las personas fueron priorizados.
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

aseverar
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
Él afirmó que nunca había visto al hombre antes.
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

adoptivo
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
Ella creció en una familia adoptiva cariñosa.
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

deteriorado
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
Vivían en una casa deteriorada en el borde de la ciudad.
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

embajador
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
El embajador se reunió con funcionarios del gobierno para discutir acuerdos comerciales.
B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

tesoro
Meaning
a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value
Example
The pirates buried their treasure on the island.
Los piratas enterraron su tesoro en la isla.
B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

precaución
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
Los investigadores emitieron una advertencia sobre la pesca insostenible.
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

sujetar
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
por favor, sujeta mi mano.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

maharajá
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
El maharajá vivía en un gran palacio rodeado de jardines.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

previsor
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
Ella fue previsora al ahorrar dinero para la educación de sus hijos.
B2 noun /ɡaʊn/

Gown

bata
Meaning
a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings
Example
She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony.
Se veía elegante con su bata de noche en la ceremonia de graduación.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

carpa plateada
Meaning
a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food
Example
Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.
La carpa plateada se cultiva ampliamente en las granjas de peces de Asia.
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

idolatrar
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
La prensa comenzó a lionizar al joven científico después de su descubrimiento.
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

determinante
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
El contrato es por un período determinado de dos años.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

palabra disílaba
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
La palabra ‘feliz’ es una palabra disílaba.
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

capa
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
El espía cubrió su identidad con un falso nombre.
C1 noun /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

facilitation

facilitación
Meaning
The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.
Example
Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.
Su facilitación hizo que la reunión fuera fluida.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

indemnización
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
La compañía de seguros proporcionó indemnización completa por los daños causados por la inundación.
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

grosor
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
El grosor del libro lo hacía difícil de llevar.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæstrɪk/

gastric

gástrico / problemas del estómago
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
Ella fue recetada con medicina para sus problemas gástricos.
C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

rover
Meaning
A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
Example
The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.
El rover aterrizó en Marte para comenzar su exploración.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

grave; serio; importante;
Meaning
thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking
Example
This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.
Este es un asunto serio que necesita atención inmediata.
B2 noun /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

invernadero
Meaning
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
Example
The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.
Los agricultores construyeron un gran invernadero para cultivar tomates en el invierno.
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

retorcido
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
El hombre mayor tenía las manos retorcidas por años de trabajo duro.
A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

natural
Meaning
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
Example
She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.
Ella prefiere usar ingredientes naturales en su cocina.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

sin sonido; completamente silencioso
Meaning
making no sound; completely silent
Example
She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.
Se movió por la casa con pasos silenciosos para no despertar al bebé.
C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

despoblar
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
La guerra amenazó con despoblar la ciudad que alguna vez prosperó.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

partera
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
La partera estuvo con la madre durante todo su trabajo de parto.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

asonar
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Las líneas asonan hermosamente, dándole a la canción un flujo único.
B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

máscara
Meaning
covering for the face or head; disguise or protection
Example
She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.
Ella llevaba una máscara para protegerse del polvo.
C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

frustrar
Meaning
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
Example
His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
Sus esfuerzos para frustrar la propuesta no tuvieron éxito.
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.
B2 verb /niːl/

kneel

arrodillarse
Meaning
to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees
Example
The knight knelt before the king.
El caballero se arrodilló ante el rey.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtər/

imprimatur

imprimátur
Meaning
An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.
Example
The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church.
El libro fue lanzado con el imprimátur oficial de la iglesia.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

traidor
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
El espía fue etiquetado como traidor a su país después de ser capturado.
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

negar
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
Él negó robar el dinero.
A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

baño; bañera
Meaning
the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing
Example
I take a hot bath every evening.
Me doy un baño caliente todas las noches.
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

latir
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
Su cabeza comenzó a latir después de todo el día.
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

viciar
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
Un comentario imprudente puede viciar todo el argumento.
C1 noun /ˈnʌt.meg/

Nut meg

nuez moscada
Meaning
a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking
Example
The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard.
La receta requería una cucharadita de nuez moscada molida para dar sabor a la crema pastelera.
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

proporcional
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
La pena debe ser proporcional al crimen.
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

acólito
Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
El senador llegó con un pequeño grupo de acólitos que se encargaban de la prensa.
B1 noun

Kindness

bondad; amabilidad; generosidad
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

confort; comodidad
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
El sofá suave proporcionó un gran confort después de un largo día de trabajo.
C2 noun /ˌɑːbdʒərˈɡeɪʃən/

objurgation

reprensión severa
Meaning
a harsh scolding or strong rebuke
Example
His misconduct earned him a severe objurgation from the manager.
Su mala conducta le valió una severa reprensión por parte del gerente.
B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

según
Meaning
As stated by or in agreement with.
Example
According to the report, sales increased last quarter.
Según el informe, las ventas aumentaron en el último trimestre.
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

activo
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
El bienes raíces es uno de los activos más valiosos.
C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

propiciar
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
Él ofreció regalos para propiciar a los dioses enojados.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Recipient

receptor
Meaning
a person who receives something
Example
She was the recipient of the prestigious award.
Ella fue la receptora del premio prestigioso.
C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

no verbal
Meaning
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
Example
Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
Las señales no verbales juegan un papel crucial en la comunicación efectiva.
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

alegre y despreocupado
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
Ella dio un discurso de tono alegre en la fiesta.
C1 noun /ˈfɔɪeɪr/

foyer

vestíbulo
Meaning
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
Example
The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.
Los huéspedes esperaron en el vestíbulo del hotel antes de registrarse.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

inadvertidamente; sin intención; por error
Meaning
without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake
Example
She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.
Ella eliminó accidentalmente el archivo importante mientras limpiaba su computadora.
C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

humerístico
Meaning
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Example
He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.
Estaba siendo humerístico cuando dijo que quería vivir en la luna.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

párpado
Meaning
either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed
Example
Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.
Sus párpados se sentían pesados por el sueño.
C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

obstructivo
Meaning
deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something
Example
The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.
Las políticas obstructivas obstaculizaron el crecimiento económico.
A2 noun trʌst

trust

confianza
Meaning
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.
Example
Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.
Construir confianza es esencial para relaciones a largo plazo.
C2 noun /ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/

violoncello

chelo
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
Practicó el violonchelo durante horas cada día.
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

sabiduría
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
Su sabiduría para resolver problemas le ganó el respeto de sus colegas.
C2 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/

rejuvenescence

rejuvenecimiento
Meaning
the action or process of becoming young or fresh again
Example
The forest showed signs of rejuvenescence after the rains.
El bosque mostró señales de rejuvenecimiento después de las lluvias.
C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

vista
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
Desde la cima de la montaña, admiramos la vista impresionante del valle abajo.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

indistinguible
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
La diferencia entre los dos tonos era casi indistinguible.
B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

empresa, especialmente un proyecto audaz o complejo
Meaning
a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Example
The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.
La empresa de exploración espacial requirió años de planificación y preparación.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

vindicativo
Meaning
Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
Example
His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.
Sus comentarios vindicatorios restauraron su reputación.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/

Foppish

excesivamente preocupado por la apariencia y la ropa; vanidoso con la vestimenta
Meaning
excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress
Example
His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.
Su comportamiento foppish y su ropa cara lo hacían destacar.