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C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

centinela
Meaning
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
Example
A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.
Un centinela estaba de pie en la entrada del campamento.
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.
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

choza
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
El pescador vivía en una pequeña choza cerca de la playa.
C1 noun /ˈræp.tʃər/

rapture

éxtasis, rapto
Meaning
A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.
Example
She listened to the music in rapture.
Ella escuchaba la música en éxtasis.
C1 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

pasar por alto / minimizar
Meaning
to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important
Example
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
El informe pasó por alto los problemas financieros de la empresa.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

simulado
Meaning
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
Example
The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.
El piloto entrenó en un ambiente de vuelo simulado.
C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

recordar
Meaning
to remember something; to recall from memory
Example
I can't recollect where I put my keys.
No puedo recordar dónde dejé mis llaves.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

impostor; fraude
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
El impostor convenció a todos de que era un doctor hasta que se descubrió que sus credenciales eran falsas.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

invadir
Meaning
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
Example
The garden was overrun with weeds.
El jardín estaba invadido de maleza.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

ventoso
Meaning
characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind
Example
It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.
Fue un día frío y ventoso junto al mar.
C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

concurrir
Meaning
To agree with someone or something.
Example
I concur with your opinion on this matter.
Yo concuerdo con tu opinión sobre este asunto.
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

despreciar
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
Él se sintió herido cuando su invitación fue despreciada.
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

tectónico
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
Los movimientos tectónicos causan terremotos y formación de montañas.
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

despectivo
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
El artículo contenía comentarios despectivos sobre el político.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

indeciso
Meaning
unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering
Example
She was indecisive about which university to attend.
Ella estaba indecisa sobre qué universidad asistir.
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

permitido
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
Está permitido estacionar aquí después de las 6 p.m.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

extremista
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
El gobierno está tomando medidas para prevenir actividades extremistas.
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

poco convencionalmente
Meaning
in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms
Example
She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.
Ella se viste de manera poco convencional, combinando colores y patrones audaces que sorprenden a todos.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

letal; mortal;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
El veneno de la serpiente es letal para los humanos si no se trata inmediatamente.
C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

encuentro
Meaning
a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place
Example
They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.
Arreglaron un encuentro secreto en el café.
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

sanitización
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
La sanitización regular mantiene los aparatos libres de gérmenes.
C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

específico de la región
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.
Example
Climate change impacts are region-specific.
Los impactos del cambio climático son específicos de la región.
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.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

marciano
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
La película mostró un marciano visitando la Tierra.
C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

recostarse
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
Ella se recostó en el sofá con un libro.
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

agua salada
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
Las aceitunas se guardaron en agua salada para mantenerlas frescas.
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.
C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

conspirar
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
Las dos empresas conspiraron para fijar los precios en el mercado.
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

sereno y pacífico
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
El lago tenía una atmósfera serena y pacífica.
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

ascendente, dominante
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
Ella es una líder ascendente en el partido político.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

abogado
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
El abogado defendió el caso con pasión ante el juez.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

caos
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
La protesta se convirtió en caos cuando la multitud chocó con la policía.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/

unspeakable

inexpresable
Meaning
too bad or shocking to be expressed in words
Example
The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war.
Los sobrevivientes soportaron horrores inexpresables durante la guerra.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

exuberante
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
Los niños estaban exuberantes después de ganar el juego.
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

paisaje deltaico
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
Bangladesh tiene un paisaje deltaico único.
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

iniciativa profunda
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
Una iniciativa profunda puede crear cambios sostenibles.
C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

esclavitud; cautiverio
Meaning
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
Example
The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.
La gente luchaba para escapar de la esclavitud de la opresión.
C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

rico, abundante y lujoso, especialmente refiriéndose a la vegetación
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
El valle estaba lleno de campos verdes y exuberantes.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

constelación
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
Orión es una de las constelaciones más famosas.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

mandato
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
El gobierno emitió un mandato para reducir las emisiones de carbono.
C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

parodia
Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
El juicio fue una parodia de la justicia.
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

nobleza; rango alto
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
Él mostró gran nobleza al perdonar a sus enemigos.
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

creencia, aceptación
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
El testigo dio credibilidad a la coartada del acusado.
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

urbanización ecológica
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
La urbanización ecológica reduce la degradación ambiental.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

tenaz
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
Ella tuvo éxito gracias a su tenaz determinación.
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.
C1 verb /ɡreɪt/

grate

rallar, irritar
Meaning
to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy
Example
She grated the cheese for the pasta dish.
Ella ralló el queso para el plato de pasta.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

providencia divina
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
Creían que su supervivencia se debía a la providencia divina.
C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

tren de alivio
Meaning
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
Example
The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.
el tren de alivio llegó con alimentos y suministros médicos para las víctimas de la inundación.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

involuntary

involuntario
Meaning
done without will or conscious control
Example
He gave an involuntary shiver when he heard the loud noise.
Él dio un escalofrío involuntario cuando escuchó el ruido fuerte.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

incompetente
Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
Lo despidieron porque era incompetente en su trabajo.
C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

dilema; incertidumbre
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
Ella estaba en un dilema sobre qué oferta de trabajo aceptar.
C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

panacea
Meaning
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Example
Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.
La educación a menudo se considera una panacea para los problemas sociales.
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

contradictorio
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
Su enfoque parece contradictorio, pero en realidad funciona.
C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

venganza
Meaning
a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge
Example
The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.
Las dos familias estuvieron atrapadas en una amarga venganza durante generaciones.
C1 adjective /fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/

Ferocious

feroz, salvaje, cruel
Meaning
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; extremely aggressive
Example
The ferocious storm destroyed many houses in the coastal area.
La feroz tormenta destruyó muchas casas en la zona costera.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

ampliamente
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Ella fue generosamente recompensada por su arduo trabajo.
C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

felicidad
Meaning
a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice
Example
The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

panorama

vista panorámica
Meaning
An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.
Example
From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city.
Desde la cima de la colina, disfrutamos de un impresionante panorama de la ciudad.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

tortuoso
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
El viaje a través del desierto fue largo y tortuoso.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

felicidad
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

benevolencia o caridad
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
Su benevolencia hacia los pobres le valió respeto.
C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

totalmente refutado
Meaning
Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.
Example
The claims were categorically refuted by officials.
Las afirmaciones fueron categóricamente refutadas por los funcionarios.
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

escéptico
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
El científico era escéptico de las teorías sin evidencia sólida.
C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

cúrcuma cruda
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
Ralla la cúrcuma cruda en el curry para un sabor auténtico.
C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

provincial
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
El bengalí no era solo un idioma provincial.
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

contravenir
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
Él contravino las normas de seguridad y fue multado.
C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

tapón para los oídos
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
Él usó tapones para los oídos para dormir durante la noche ruidosa.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

erstwhile

antiguo
Meaning
former or in the past
Example
They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.
Fueron amigos antiguos, pero ya no hablan.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

incrédulo
Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
Le lanzó una mirada incrédula cuando afirmó que podría volar.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

repositorio
Meaning
a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Example
The library serves as a repository of knowledge.
La biblioteca sirve como un repositorio de conocimiento.
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

prestar atención
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
Debes hacer caso al consejo del maestro.
C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

golpe de calor
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
El trabajador sufrió un golpe de calor después de trabajar afuera todo el día.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

reemplazar
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
Esta nueva ley reemplazará las viejas regulaciones.
C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

inexplorado
Meaning
Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.
Example
The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.
La misión tenía como objetivo explorar áreas inexploradas del planeta.
C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

solicitar votos
Meaning
to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail
Example
They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.
Ellos harán campaña en el vecindario para obtener votos.
C1 noun/adjective /ɪˈliːtɪst/

elitist

elitista
Meaning
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
Example
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
Su actitud elitista lo hizo impopular entre sus compañeros.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

monoteísmo
Meaning
The belief in the existence of only one God.
Example
Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.
El islam y el cristianismo son religiones basadas en el monoteísmo.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

péndulo
Meaning
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.
El péndulo oscilaba hacia adelante y hacia atrás dentro del reloj.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

soluble
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
El azúcar es soluble en agua.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

resistente, robusto
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
Las plantas resistentes pueden sobrevivir al invierno severo.
C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

recuperarse
Meaning
to recover from illness or regain strength
Example
She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.
Ella fue al campo a recuperarse después de la cirugía.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

relacionado con los árboles que producen conos
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
Los pinos son coníferos y crecen en climas más fríos.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

amable
Meaning
friendly, cheerful, and pleasant
Example
She greeted us with a genial smile.
Ella nos saludó con una sonrisa amable.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

referéndum
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
El gobierno celebró un referéndum sobre la nueva constitución.
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

fonético
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
Los niños aprenden las reglas fonéticas para leer nuevas palabras con precisión.
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

regeneración
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
El descanso adecuado permite la regeneración muscular después del ejercicio.
C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

desaparecer gradualmente
Meaning
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
Example
The tension in the room slowly dissipated.
La tensión en la sala desapareció lentamente.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

incontable
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
Hay innumerables estrellas en el cielo nocturno.
C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

afluencia
Meaning
The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Example
His affluence allowed him to travel the world.
Su afluencia le permitió viajar por el mundo.
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

angular
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
El edificio tiene un diseño angular con esquinas afiladas.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

sin sentido
Meaning
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
Example
He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.
Estaba aburrido por las tareas sin sentido en el trabajo.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

cosa trivial o de poca importancia
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
No te preocupes por una tontería como esa; no vale la pena tu tiempo.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

legal; legítimo; válido; justo;
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
El juez confirmó que sus acciones eran legales y apropiadas.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

insurgente
Meaning
A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.
Example
The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.
El ejército arrestó a varios insurgentes después del ataque.
C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

linaje
Meaning
Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.
Example
Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.
Rastrear tu linaje puede revelar antepasados desconocidos.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

contrapunto
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
Su actitud tranquila fue un contrapunto a su ira.
C1 noun /ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

gravitas

gravedad
Meaning
Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.
Example
The judge spoke with great gravitas.
El juez habló con gran gravedad.
C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

grieta profunda
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
Los escaladores cruzaron cuidadosamente la grieta helada.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

desolado; sombrío; triste; sin alegría
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
La casa vieja se veía desolada y abandonada bajo la lluvia invernal.
C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

deflación
Meaning
Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.
Example
Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.
La deflación a menudo conduce a una disminución del gasto de los consumidores.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

inmueble de alquiler
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
La familia vivió en un tenement atestado en la ciudad.
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

apagar / verter
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
Los bomberos apagaron las llamas con agua.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

admitir formalmente a alguien en una posición, organización o cargo
Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
Ella fue admitida en la sociedad de honor de la universidad.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

predisponer
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
Sus genes pueden predisponerlo a la diabetes.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

óptico
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.
El nervio óptico lleva señales desde el ojo al cerebro.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

escatimar
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
No escatimes en calidad al comprar una nueva laptop.
C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

habitual
Meaning
Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.
Example
He was a habitual latecomer to class.
Él era un habitual retrasado en clase.
C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

pereza; reluctancia a trabajar o hacer un esfuerzo
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
Su pereza le impidió alcanzar sus metas.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

atrevido
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
El niño dio una respuesta atrevida a su maestro.
C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

Sierra Club
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
John Muir fundó el Sierra Club en 1892 para proteger áreas salvajes.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

intocable; más allá de la crítica o el ataque
Meaning
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
Example
The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.
El CEO parecía intocable a pesar del escándalo.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

desarmar
Meaning
To take apart something into its separate pieces.
Example
He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.
Él tuvo que desarmar la computadora para repararla.
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

seducción; tentación
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
Cayó víctima de la seducción del dinero fácil.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

sofocar / asfixiar
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Ella sofocó el fuego con una manta.
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

licor dulce
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
Ella sirvió un pequeño vaso de licor de cereza después de la cena.
C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

origen, génesis
Meaning
The origin or mode of formation of something.
Example
The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.
El génesis de Internet cambió el mundo para siempre.
C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

acosar / molestar
Meaning
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
Example
The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.
El criminal fue arrestado por intentar molestar a un niño.
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

pigmento
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
El artista mezcló diferentes pigmentos para crear el tono perfecto de azul.
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

arcaico
Meaning
very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
Example
Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.
Algunas leyes se consideran arcaicas y ya no son relevantes.