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C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

sepulcro
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
El antiguo rey fue enterrado en un gran sepulcro.
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

sin imaginación, común
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
Sus dibujos eran simples y sin imaginación.
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

suavidad y encanto
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
Su suavidad lo hizo popular en reuniones sociales.
C2 adjective /roʊn/

roan

roano
Meaning
denoting an animal, especially a horse, having a coat of mixed colors, typically reddish-brown and white
Example
The rider mounted a roan horse with a speckled coat.
El jinete montó un caballo roano con un pelaje moteado.
C2 verb /beɪt/

bate

reducir, mitigar
Meaning
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
Example
He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.
Él habló con respiración contenida mientras esperaba el resultado.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

de corazón abierto; generoso y sincero; cálidamente receptivo;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
Ella dio la bienvenida a los extraños con una sonrisa de corazón abierto e invitó a cenar.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

adjudicar
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
Fue declarado culpable por el tribunal.
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

trienal
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
El festival de arte es un evento trienal en la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

lista
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
El juez revisó la lista antes de comenzar la sesión.
C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

augurio
Meaning
A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.
Example
The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.
Las nubes oscuras fueron vistas como un augurio de una tormenta que se acercaba.
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

elogioso
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
Ella escribió una reseña elogiosa del nuevo libro.
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

golpear con un garrote
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
El guardia fue golpeado con un garrote por el atacante en el callejón.
C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

gran éxito
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
La primera actuación del artista fue recibida con gran éxito.
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

pedir insistentemente
Meaning
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
Example
The child importuned his mother for a new toy.
El niño importunó a su madre para que le comprara un juguete nuevo.
C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

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

trimness

orden
Meaning
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
Example
Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.
La orden en su habitación reflejaba el hábito de poner todo en su lugar.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

torpe
Meaning
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
Example
The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.
El camarero torpe derramó las bebidas sobre la mesa.
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 /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

campesino
Meaning
An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.
Example
The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.
La gente de la ciudad se rió de los sencillos modos del campesino.
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

indirecta
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
La indirecta del gerente fue dirigida hacia su competidor.
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

temerario
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
Fue una decisión temeraria cruzar el río durante la tormenta.
C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

etiología
Meaning
the cause or origin of a disease or condition
Example
Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.
Los médicos están estudiando la etiología del nuevo virus.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

legislador
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
Moisés es a menudo considerado como un gran legislador en la historia.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

viscoso
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency.
Example
The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.
La savia tenía una textura viscosa que se pegaba a sus manos.
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

habilidoso, astuto, hábil
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
Ella es hábil para resolver problemas complejos.
C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

niño desaliñado
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
El pequeño niño desaliñado pedía comida en la calle.
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

preponderante
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
La influencia preponderante de los medios de comunicación da forma a la opinión pública.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

agarrable
Meaning
capable of being grasped or seized
Example
The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.
La herramienta tiene un mango agarrable que mejora la seguridad.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

inviolado
Meaning
free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched
Example
The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.
El antiguo templo permaneció inviolado durante siglos.
C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

réplica
Meaning
a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
Example
His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.
Su aguda réplica silenció a la multitud.
C2 verb /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

freír hasta que se vuelva crujiente y rizado
Meaning
to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise
Example
The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.
El tocino comenzó a chisporrotear en la sartén.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

jugular

vena yugular
Meaning
A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.
Example
The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure.
El médico revisó la vena yugular del paciente para detectar signos de presión.
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

moretón, contusión
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
El boxeador tenía varias contusiones después del partido.
C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

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

risible

risible
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
La idea de los cerdos voladores es completamente risible.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

felicidad
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

juventud
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
El poema celebró la inocencia de la juventud.
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

estruendoso
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
La voz estentórica del maestro calló el ruidoso salón de clases.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

invalidez
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
El tribunal dictaminó que el contrato tenía invalidez.
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

ejército imparable
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
Los rebeldes temían al ejército imparable que se acercaba a su fortaleza.
C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

compromiso legal
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
Fue liberado bajo su propio compromiso legal.
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

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

Pillaw

pilav
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
Disfrutamos de un delicioso pilav de pollo para la cena.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

tutelaje
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
Ella estudió pintura bajo la tutela de un famoso artista.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

profiláctico
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
El doctor recetó un tratamiento profiláctico para prevenir la infección.
C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

centauro
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
El centauro es una figura conocida en la mitología griega.
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

lungi
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
Llevaba un cómodo lungi mientras descansaba en casa.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

sinérgico
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
Los dos departamentos tienen una relación sinérgica que aumenta la productividad.
C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

regicidio
Meaning
the act of killing a king
Example
The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.
Los conspiradores fueron ejecutados por cometer regicidio.
C2 noun /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

taxidermia
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
El museo tenía una gran colección de animales disecados.
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

reflexión, meditación
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
Después de mucha reflexión, tomó la decisión final.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

reverencia
Meaning
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Example
She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.
Ella dio una rápida reverencia antes de salir del escenario.
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

adivino
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
El rey consultó a un adivino antes de ir a la guerra.
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

banalidad
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
El discurso fue criticado por su banalidad y falta de originalidad.
C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

extraer
Meaning
To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.
Example
The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.
El maestro intentó inducir una respuesta del estudiante tímido.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

carnal
Meaning
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.
Example
The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.
El libro explora el conflicto entre los deseos espirituales y carnales.
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

arroz machacado
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
El arroz machacado se come comúnmente con leche y azúcar para el desayuno.
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

colección de animales salvajes
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
El circo tenía una colección de animales exóticos.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

extrajudicial
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
Los activistas condenaron los asesinatos extrajudiciales.
C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

perseverancia
Meaning
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
Example
His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.
Su perseverancia en alcanzar sus metas fue inspiradora.
C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

deísta
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
El filósofo se identificó como un deísta.
C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

calórico
Meaning
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.
Example
Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.
El chocolate es muy calórico, por lo que debe comerse con moderación.
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

charla innecesaria / alboroto
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
Después de mucha charla innecesaria, finalmente acordaron el plan.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpʌlʃən/

impulsion

impulso
Meaning
a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling
Example
His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly.
Su impulso de viajar lo llevó a dejar su trabajo de repente.
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

verdigris

cobertura verde o azulada
Meaning
A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.
Example
The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain.
La vieja estatua estaba cubierta de verdigris después de años de exposición a la lluvia.
C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

desierto científico
Meaning
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
Example
J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.
J.C. Bose prosperó en un desierto científico.
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

troglodita
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
Algunos lo llamaron troglodita por negarse a usar tecnología moderna.
C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

gourmand
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
Como un verdadero gourmán, nunca perdía la oportunidad de probar nuevos platos.
C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

allanamiento de morada
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
El ladrón fue arrestado por allanamiento de morada.
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

aceite de mostaza
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
Usamos aceite de mostaza para cocinar vegetales en nuestra cocina.
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/

empiricism

empirismo
Meaning
the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
Example
Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation.
El empirismo sostiene que el conocimiento proviene de la experiencia y la observación.
C2 adjective /ˈfæsaɪl/

Facile

fácil; superficial; carente de profundidad
Meaning
easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth
Example
His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.
Su explicación fácil no abordó el problema real.
C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

cineasta
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
Como una verdadera cineasta, pasa la mayoría de los fines de semana viendo películas clásicas.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

caballo rápido o caballo de caza
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
El caballero montó un corcel rápido en la batalla.
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

caldo
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
Ella agregó verduras al caldo para darle más sabor.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

curva ciclóidea
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
La ciclóidea se estudia a menudo en matemáticas y física.
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

espeleólogo
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
El espeleólogo llevó cuerdas y luces a la cueva oscura.
C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

simulacro
Meaning
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
Example
The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.
La estatua era solo un simulacro del dios antiguo.
C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

marcos de información multifacéticos
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
La alfabetización digital implica la construcción de marcos de información multifacéticos.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

micrómetro
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
El ingeniero usó un micrómetro para medir el grosor del cable.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

tres copias
Meaning
A set of three identical copies of something.
Example
The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.
Los documentos fueron preparados en triplicado para uso oficial.
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

persona que avanza lentamente y queda atrás de los demás
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
El estudiante rezagado finalmente entregó su tarea después de la fecha límite.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

desaliñado
Meaning
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
Example
He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.
Entró en la habitación con una apariencia desaliñada después de dormir en el sofá.
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.
C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

jeroglífico
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
Los arqueólogos estudiaron las inscripciones jeroglíficas cuidadosamente.
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

pinzón (pájaro pequeño cantor)
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
Un colorido pinzón se posó en la rama cantando dulcemente.
C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

numismático
Meaning
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
Example
The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.
El numismático exhibió su rara colección de monedas en la exposición
C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

intransigencia
Meaning
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.
Las negociaciones fracasaron debido a la intransigencia de ambas partes.
C2 noun /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

incubus

espíritu maligno
Meaning
An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.
Example
Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family.
La deuda se convirtió en un espíritu maligno que pesaba mucho sobre la familia.
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

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

truism

verdad de Perogrullo
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
Es una verdad de Perogrullo que el trabajo duro lleva al éxito.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

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

husk

cáscara
Meaning
the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
Example
The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.
La cáscara del maíz se peló antes de cocinar.
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

aglomeración
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
La ciudad es una aglomeración de diversas culturas y comunidades.
C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

anabolismo
Meaning
The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.
Example
Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.
El anabolismo es esencial para el crecimiento muscular y la reparación de tejidos.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

excesivamente arrogante
Meaning
excessively arrogant or prideful
Example
His overweening pride cost him many friends.
Su exceso de orgullo le costó muchos amigos.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

poderoso
Meaning
having great power or influence; mighty
Example
The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.
El rey era un gobernante poderoso cuya palabra era ley.
C2 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

despilfarrador
Meaning
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
Example
The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.
El rey era conocido por su estilo de vida despilfarrador.
C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

despectivo
Meaning
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Example
His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.
Sus comentarios despectivos molestaron al maestro.
C2 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

idolatrar
Meaning
To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.
Example
They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.
Comenzaron a idolatrar la estatua como una deidad.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

arboricultura
Meaning
the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs
Example
He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.
Estudió arboricultura para mejorar los espacios verdes urbanos.
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

preocupación excesiva
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
Había mucha preocupación dramática sobre la crisis política.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

atractivo
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
Su sonrisa atractiva instantáneamente calmó a los invitados nerviosos.
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

arrebato súbito
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
Ella fue tomada por un arrebato de risa.
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

cráneo
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
Los arqueólogos examinaron cuidadosamente el cráneo antiguo.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

interregno
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
El país enfrentó inestabilidad durante el interregno después de la muerte del rey.
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

humus
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
El jardinero enriqueció el suelo con humus para mejorar el crecimiento de las plantas.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

lenguaje pomposo
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
El discurso pomposo del político impresionó a la multitud.
C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

fantasma / temor
Meaning
An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.
Example
The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.
La amenaza de la inflación se convirtió en un bugaboo político.
C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

hoja
Meaning
A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
Example
The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.
La hoja del helecho se estiró graciosamente sobre el camino del jardín.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

malversar
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
El contador fue acusado de malversar los fondos de la empresa.
C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

de caparazón duro
Meaning
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
Example
The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.
El científico estudió los fósiles de caparazón duro.
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

pergamino
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
El antiguo manuscrito fue escrito en pergamino.
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

macrocosmos
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
El macrocosmos del universo refleja el microcosmos de la vida humana.
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

tonto
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
Se sintió como un tonto después de cometer un error tan simple.
C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

analgesia
Meaning
The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Example
The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.
El doctor indujo la analgesia antes de realizar el procedimiento.
C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

inconstante
Meaning
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
Example
She is known for her mercurial temperament.
Ella es conocida por su temperamento inconstante.
C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

jarra
Meaning
a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water
Example
The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.
El sirviente llenó la jarra con agua fresca.
C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

heurístico
Meaning
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Example
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
Los profesores usan técnicas heurísticas para fomentar el autoaprendizaje.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

imagen religiosa o símbolo
Meaning
A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Example
The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.
La iglesia mostró un ícono bellamente pintado de la Virgen María.
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

desarraigar
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
El conflicto desarraigó muchas familias de su tierra natal.