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C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

lascivo
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
El tabloide publicó una historia lasciva sobre la celebridad.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

conjetural
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
Su explicación era puramente conjetural y carecía de pruebas.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

incorrecto; erróneo; equivocado
Meaning
not correct; containing errors; wrong
Example
The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.
El pronóstico del tiempo estuvo incorrecto ayer.
A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

burro
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
El burro llevó bolsas pesadas por la montaña.
A1 verb /rʌn/

run

correr
Meaning
to move quickly on foot; to operate or function
Example
I run every morning for exercise.
Corro todas las mañanas para hacer ejercicio.
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

desanimar
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
Las cartas de rechazo constantes comenzaron a desanimar al joven escritor.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

pentavalente
Meaning
Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.
Example
Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.
El fósforo puede existir en un estado pentavalente.
B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

prevención
Meaning
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Example
Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.
La prevención del fascismo asegura la democracia.
B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

angelical
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
El niño tenía una sonrisa angelical.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

cartografía
Meaning
The science or practice of drawing maps.
Example
She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.
Estudió cartografía en la universidad para aprender a diseñar mapas.
C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

resonancia
Meaning
A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.
Example
His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
Su discurso tuvo una profunda resonancia con la audiencia.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

embargo comercial
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
La ONU impuso un embargo a las exportaciones de armas.
A1 verb /luːz/

lose

perder
Meaning
to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace
Example
I hope I don't lose my keys again.
Espero no perder mis llaves otra vez.
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

voluntariamente
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
Ella ayudó voluntariamente a sus vecinos durante la emergencia.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

locutor
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
El locutor transmitió el partido en vivo a millones de espectadores.
B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

esencialmente
Meaning
Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.
Example
The two plans are essentially the same.
Los dos planes son esencialmente lo mismo.
C1 verb /ɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/

immortalize

inmortalizar
Meaning
to preserve the memory of someone or something forever
Example
The statue was built to immortalize the hero’s sacrifice.
La estatua fue construida para inmortalizar el sacrificio del héroe.
C1 verb, noun /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

discredit

desacreditar
Meaning
To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.
Example
The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.
El escándalo desacreditó al político ante los ojos del público.
B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

felicidad
Meaning
to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation
Example
The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

maldición / flagelo
Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
La enfermedad y la pobreza siguen siendo una maldición en muchas regiones.
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

nervio; coraje
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
Ella reunió el valor para hablar frente a la gran audiencia.
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

cesión de derechos o propiedad
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
El tratado resultó en la cesión de tierras al país vecino.
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

parte
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
Cada socio recibió una parte igual de las ganancias de la empresa.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪnfəl/

baneful

perjudicial
Meaning
Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.
Example
His baneful influence ruined the community.
Su influencia perjudicial arruinó la comunidad.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

cohorte
Meaning
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
Example
The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.
El estudio siguió a una cohorte de estudiantes durante diez años.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

persona excesivamente parcial
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
Fue etiquetado como chauvinista después de sus comentarios sobre las mujeres en el lugar de trabajo.
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 /daɪn/

dyne

unidad de fuerza (sistema cgs)
Meaning
A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Example
The physicist measured the force in dynes.
El físico midió la fuerza en dynes.
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

borde; ala; ribete
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
El amplio borde de su sombrero lo protegió del sol abrasador.
C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

dogma
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
El líder religioso se adhirió estrictamente al dogma tradicional.
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

moneda de diez centavos
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
Me dio una moneda de diez centavos para la llamada telefónica.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

integral
Meaning
Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.
Example
Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
El ejercicio es una parte integral de un estilo de vida saludable.
B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

complejo
Meaning
Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.
Example
The relationship between poverty and education is complex.
La relación entre la pobreza y la educación es compleja.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

ejército
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
El ejército protegió la frontera de un ataque.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

medicina ineficaz
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
El plan del político fue desestimado como un simple remedio para un problema complejo.
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

manojo de trigo
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
El agricultor llevaba un manojo de trigo sobre su hombro.
B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

adherir
Meaning
To stick firmly to something or stay attached.
Example
Neutrons adhere to protons.
Los neutrones se adhieren a los protones.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

tierras interiores
Meaning
The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.
Example
The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.
Los agricultores vinieron de las tierras interiores rurales para vender sus productos en la ciudad.
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

inteligencia; astucia; apariencia ordenada y moderna
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
Su inteligencia al resolver problemas impresionó a todos.
B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

definir
Meaning
to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
Example
The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.
El maestro le pidió al estudiante que definiera la palabra 'democracia'.
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

cólera
Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
La aldea sufrió un brote de cólera tras la inundación.
B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

verduras de hoja
Meaning
Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage
Example
Eating greens is important for good health.
Comer verduras de hoja es importante para una buena salud.
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

agenda
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
La agenda de la reunión incluye discusiones sobre el presupuesto.
C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

despojar/criticar severamente
Meaning
to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely
Example
The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.
El chef despojó el pescado antes de cocinarlo.
A2 adjective /ˈrɪtən/

written

escrito
Meaning
expressed in writing rather than spoken; composed or recorded in written form
Example
The agreement must be in written form to be valid.
El acuerdo debe estar en forma escrita para ser válido.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

suburbio
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
Se mudaron a un suburbio tranquilo para criar a sus hijos lejos del ruido de la ciudad.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

digno de reproche
Meaning
Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.
Example
His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.
Sus acciones imprudentes lo hicieron digno de reproche a los ojos de sus colegas.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

formalidad
Meaning
the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements
Example
The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.
La firma del contrato fue solo una formalidad; el acuerdo ya estaba acordado.
C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

afable
Meaning
friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner
Example
He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.
Es un anfitrión tan afable que todos se sienten cómodos en sus fiestas.
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

apoderarse
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
La policía logró incautar las mercancías robadas.
C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

desinversión
Meaning
the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets
Example
The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.
La desinversión de la filial se completó el año pasado.
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

técnicas de respiración
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
Las técnicas de respiración ayudan a reducir el estrés y la ansiedad.
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

paralelo
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
Las dos carreteras corren paralelas una a la otra durante varias millas.
A2 modal verb /ʃæl/

shall

deber
Meaning
used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination
Example
I shall return before sunset.
Volveré antes del atardecer.
C1 noun /təˈlɛpəθi/

telepathy

telepatía
Meaning
the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses
Example
The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other.
Los gemelos afirmaron compartir telepatía entre sí.
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

animosidad; hostilidad
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
Había una clara animosidad entre los dos equipos rivales.
B1 noun /ˈwæɡən/

wagon

carro
Meaning
a vehicle with four wheels used for carrying loads, often pulled by horses or a motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto the wagon.
El granjero cargó heno en el carro.
B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

de repente e inesperadamente; sin advertencia
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
La reunión terminó abruptamente cuando se fue la luz.
A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

creación
Meaning
the process of producing or constructing something
Example
The making of the movie took over two years.
La creación de la película tomó más de dos años.
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.
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

estrategia de cobertura
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
Los inversores utilizan estrategias de cobertura para protegerse de la volatilidad del mercado.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.tent/

Content

satisfecho
Meaning
pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text
Example
She felt content with her simple life in the countryside.
Ella estaba contenta con su vida simple en el campo.
C1 adjective ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs

unscrupulous

deshonesto
Meaning
Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
Example
Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.
Los compañeros deshonestos pueden llevar a los adolescentes a la delincuencia.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

esperar
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
Espero que la reunión comience a las 9 a.m.
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

papiro
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
El antiguo pergamino fue escrito en papiro.
C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

timidez
Meaning
lack of courage or self-confidence
Example
His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.
Su timidez le impidió hablar durante la reunión.
A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

fondo
Meaning
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances
Example
She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.
Ella tiene una sólida formación en matemáticas y ciencias de la computación.
C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

puntilloso
Meaning
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Example
She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.
Ella era puntillosa en su atención a la etiqueta.
C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

lavar ropa / ocultar el origen del dinero obtenido ilegalmente
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
Ella lavó toda la ropa sucia el domingo.
A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

cafetera
Meaning
an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically
Example
I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.
Uso mi cafetera cada manana para preparar cafe fresco.
C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

ejemplar
Meaning
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Example
She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.
Fue elogiada por su ética de trabajo ejemplar y dedicación.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

unidad de peso para piedras preciosas
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
Ella recibió un anillo de diamantes de dos quilates para su compromiso.
A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

nombramientos
Meaning
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.
Example
Government appointments follow meritocracy.
Los nombramientos del gobierno siguen la meritocracia.
B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

frágil
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
Ten cuidado con ese jarrón, es muy frágil.
B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

tanque
Meaning
a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track
Example
The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.
El tanque avanzó por el campo de batalla con armadura poderosa.
A1 adverb /ɔːf/

off

apagado
Meaning
away from a place, position, or time; not functioning
Example
He turned off the light before leaving the room.
Apagó la luz antes de salir de la habitación.
B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

activar
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
Ella presionó el botón para activar la máquina.
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

escuadra
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
El equipo de fútbol entrenó duro antes del partido de campeonato.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

aerostato
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
El ejército usó un aerostato para vigilancia sobre la frontera.
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

especia
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
Ella añadió una pizca de especias al curry para darle más sabor.
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

moneda
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
Se propusieron sistemas de moneda dual.
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.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

complacencia
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
Su complacencia la hizo popular entre sus compañeros de trabajo.
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

improbabilidad
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
La improbabilidad de ganar la lotería dos veces no la detuvo de comprar boletos.
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

fundamental
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
La energía renovable juega un papel fundamental en la sostenibilidad.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

sólido; real; tangible; específico
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
Necesitamos pruebas concretas para respaldar nuestras afirmaciones.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

retroceso
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
El país experimentó retroceso económico después de la crisis.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

demacrado
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
El perro demacrado fue rescatado de la casa abandonada.
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

ampersand
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
Usa un ampersand en lugar de escribir la palabra 'y' en el nombre de la empresa.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

litoral
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
La zona litoral es el hogar de muchas especies marinas únicas.
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

coordinar
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
Él organizó hábilmente todo el evento.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

aderezo / mezcla de condimentos
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Preparó una deliciosa ensalada con aderezo italiano.
B2 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Violation

violación; infracción de reglas
Meaning
the action of violating someone or something; the action of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or formal agreement
Example
The company was fined for violation of environmental regulations.
La empresa fue multada por violar las regulaciones ambientales.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

pasaje/camino estrecho; fragmento/cita; proceso de moverse de un estado o lugar a otro
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
El pasaje estrecho condujo del patio al biblioteca.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluː.sɪv/

Illusive

ilusorio; que parece existir pero no es real; engañoso
Meaning
deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading
Example
The promise of easy money proved to be illusive and misleading.
La promesa de dinero fácil resultó ser ilusoria y engañosa.
B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

miserable; infeliz; que causa sufrimiento
Meaning
very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering
Example
He felt miserable after losing his job.
Él se sintió miserable después de perder su trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

metáfora de forma
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
El poeta introdujo un metáformo para combinar la imaginería con la estructura.
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.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

debilitar
Meaning
to weaken or make someone or something infirm
Example
The long illness debilitated his strength.
La larga enfermedad debilitó su fuerza.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

principio
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
La honestidad es un principio central de su filosofía.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪʒən/

elysian

celestial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.
Example
They spent an elysian week on the quiet island.
Pasaron una semana celestial en la isla tranquila.
B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

espectro
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
El festival atrajo a personas de todo el espectro político.
C1 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

memorización
Meaning
The process of learning or committing something to memory
Example
Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.
La memorización de información importante es crucial para los exámenes.
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

estar enojado
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
Ella se enojó en su habitación después de la discusión.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

rendimiento de combustible
Meaning
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
Example
This car gives excellent mileage on highways.
Este coche da un excelente rendimiento de combustible en las autopistas.
C1 noun /əˈfen.dər/

Offender

delincuente; infractor de la ley
Meaning
a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law
Example
The young offender was sentenced to community service.
El joven delincuente fue sentenciado a servicio comunitario.
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

maldito
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
Los aldeanos evitaban la casa maldita en la colina.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

medial
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
La parte medial de la rodilla es más propensa a lesiones.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

temblar
Meaning
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
Example
He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.
Comenzó a temblar nerviosamente antes de dar su discurso.
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

lamentarse
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
Ella no lamentó su desgracia, sino que trabajó más duro para mejorar su vida.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

loable
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
Sus esfuerzos para ayudar a los pobres son realmente loables.
B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

pesimista
Meaning
a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future
Example
Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.
Siendo un pesimista, siempre esperaba el peor resultado.
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

empujar hacia abajo o hacia afuera
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
Las olas violentas empujaron las rocas desde el acantilado.
C2 noun /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/

imbecility

imbecilidad
Meaning
Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.
Example
The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.
El plan fue abandonado debido a su pura imbecilidad.
C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

procedimiento médico para abrir vasos sanguíneos bloqueados o estrechados que suministran sangre al corazón
Meaning
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.
La angioplastia ahora es más segura con asistencia robótica.
A1 preposition /θruː/

through

a través de
Meaning
moving in one side and out the other side of something
Example
The train passed through the tunnel.
El tren pasó a través del túnel.
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atómico
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
La estructura atómica del hidrógeno es la más simple.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

engaño; fraude; impostura
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
La elaborada impostura duró meses antes de que los investigadores descubrieran la verdad.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

ámbito
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
El caso no está dentro del ámbito de este tribunal.