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C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

sargento-mayor
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
El sargento-mayor inspeccionó a las tropas antes del desfile.
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

reprender
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
El profesor reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
A2 adjective /sɪk/

Sick

enfermo; con náuseas; mal
Meaning
unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous
Example
She stayed home from work because she was feeling sick.
Ella se quedó en casa del trabajo porque se sentía mal.
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.
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

Movimiento de conservación
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
El movimiento de conservación comenzó en el siglo XIX para proteger la vida silvestre.
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

coexistencia
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
La coexistencia pacífica de diferentes culturas hace que esta ciudad sea única.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

comedor
Meaning
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
Example
Students had lunch in the refectory.
Los estudiantes almorzaron en el comedor.
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

una pequeña cantidad
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
Ella añadió solo una pequeña cantidad de especia al plato.
C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

adicción al desplazamiento
Meaning
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
Example
Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.
La adicción al desplazamiento es una preocupación creciente entre los usuarios de teléfonos inteligentes.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

protocolo
Meaning
an official procedure or system of rules
Example
The security team followed strict protocol during the event.
El equipo de seguridad siguió un estricto protocolo durante el evento.
A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

respeto
Meaning
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
Example
We should show respect to the freedom fighters.
Debemos mostrar respeto a los luchadores por la libertad.
B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

adjetivo
Meaning
a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state
Example
The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.
El adjetivo añade información al sustantivo.
B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

próximo
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
La compañía anunció el lanzamiento de su próximo producto.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

manejable; controlable
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
La carga de trabajo es manejable si planificamos adecuadamente.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

resentir a alguien por tener algo / dar algo de mala gana
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
Ella no le guardó rencor por su éxito.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

satélite de madera
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat demuestra el uso de la madera en el espacio.
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

mujer anciana
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
Los niños se asustaron con la historia de la malvada mujer anciana en el bosque.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

invertir
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
Él invirtió el vaso para dejar que el agua se drenara.
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.vət/

Private

privado; confidencial; no público; individual
Meaning
personal; confidential; not public; individual
Example
This is a private conversation between two friends.
Esta es una conversación privada entre dos amigos.
B2 noun /ˈɛdʒuˌkeɪtər/

educator

educador
Meaning
a person who provides education; a teacher or instructor
Example
She is a dedicated educator who inspires her students every day.
Ella es una educadora dedicada que inspira a sus estudiantes todos los días.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

bolsillo
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Él puso su teléfono en su bolsillo.
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

desarrollador
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
La primera infancia es una etapa crucial en el desarrollo del aprendizaje.
C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

acostumbrar
Meaning
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.
Los soldados rápidamente se acostumbraron a las duras condiciones.
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

paquete
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
Compró un paquete de galletas en la tienda.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

impermeable
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
La chaqueta es impermeable a la lluvia.
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

conyugal
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
Celebraron su dicha conyugal con un viaje de luna de miel.
B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

reparar
Meaning
To repair something that is broken or damaged.
Example
She learned to mend her torn dress.
Ella aprendió a reparar su vestido roto.
B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

certificación
Meaning
the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification
Example
She received her professional certification after completing the training program.
Recibió su certificación profesional después de completar el programa de formación.
A2 adjective /ˌwelˈnoʊn/

well-known

famoso
Meaning
known by many people; famous or recognized
Example
He is a well-known actor in his country.
Él es un actor famoso en su país.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

heraldo
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
Las flores que florecen anuncian la llegada de la primavera.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

inanición
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Muchas personas murieron de inanición durante la hambruna.
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

red
Meaning
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
Example
The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
El pescador lanzó su red al mar.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

despálido
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Ella se puso pálida al ver la sangre.
C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

invadir
Meaning
to enter someone's land or property without permission
Example
He was fined for trespassing on private land.
Fue multado por entrar en una propiedad privada sin permiso.
C2 noun /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

verisimilitude

verosimilitud
Meaning
the appearance of being true or real
Example
The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events.
La película fue elogiada por su verosimilitud con los eventos reales.
B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

modernizar
Meaning
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
Example
The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.
La compañía planea modernizar su infraestructura de TI.
C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

transfusión sanguínea
Meaning
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
El paciente recibió una transfusión de sangre después del accidente.
C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

gardenia
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
El arbusto de gardenia produjo hermosas flores blancas con un aroma encantador.
A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

justo; razonable; atractivo
Meaning
just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive
Example
The judge made a fair decision in the case.
El juez tomó una decisión justa en el caso.
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

recuerdo
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
Ella guardó el boleto como un recuerdo de su primer concierto juntos.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

sensorial
Meaning
Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).
Example
Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.
La retroalimentación sensorial mejora la experiencia de VR.
B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

directriz
Meaning
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
Example
The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.
La empresa emitió nuevas directrices para la seguridad de los empleados.
C1 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

incomparable
Meaning
Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.
Example
The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.
La belleza incomparable del Taj Mahal asombra a los visitantes.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

intempérate
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
La ira intempérate de la multitud causó caos.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

descontento; triste
Meaning
not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable
Example
He was unhappy with the results of his exam.
Él estaba descontento con los resultados de su examen.
B1 adjective /ɪɡˈzækt/

Exact

preciso; exacto; completamente correcto
Meaning
precise; accurate; completely correct
Example
Please give me the exact time of the meeting.
Por favor, dame la hora exacta de la reunión.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

intercambiable
Meaning
able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function
Example
These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.
Estas piezas de la máquina son intercambiables, por lo que se pueden reemplazar fácilmente.
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

duelo
Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
Ella recibió muchas cartas de simpatía durante su periodo de duelo.
A1 preposition /wɪðˈaʊt/

without

sin
Meaning
in the absence of, or not having something
Example
He left without saying goodbye.
Él se fue sin decir adiós.
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

maza / cetro
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
El guardia llevaba un mazo como símbolo de autoridad.
C2 adjective /voʊˈsɪfərəs/

vociferous

vociferante
Meaning
expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way
Example
The vociferous crowd demanded justice.
La multitud vociferante exigió justicia.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːrdʒiːz/

orgies

orgías
Meaning
Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
Example
The ancient Romans were infamous for their lavish feasts and orgies.
Los antiguos romanos eran infames por sus banquetes lujosos y orgías.
C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

protección
Meaning
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
Example
The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.
El proyecto se llevó a cabo bajo el auspicio de las Naciones Unidas.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

incomparable; sin igual; sin rival
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
Su belleza incomparable cautivó a todos.
B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

utilizar
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
La compañía tiene como objetivo utilizar energía solar para la producción.
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

imperturbabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
Su imperturbabilidad durante la crisis impresionó a todos.
C2 adjective /ˈneb.jə.ləs/

Nebulous

vago; poco claro; nebuloso
Meaning
vague or unclear; lacking definite form; hazy
Example
His plans for the future remain nebulous and unclear.
Sus planes para el futuro siguen siendo nebulosos y poco claros.
C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

perder la confianza
Meaning
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
Example
The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.
Las preguntas hostiles comenzaron a poner nervioso al testigo.
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

huérfano
Meaning
a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support
Example
The orphan was adopted by a loving family.
El huérfano fue adoptado por una familia amorosa.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

antropólogo
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
El antropólogo pasó años estudiando la comunidad tribal.
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

saxofón
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
El músico de jazz tocó un hermoso solo en su saxofón.
B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

simplicidad; claridad
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
La belleza del diseño radica en su simplicidad.
B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

cubierto de hierba
Meaning
covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass
Example
The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.
El campo cubierto de hierba se extendió hasta donde alcanzaba la vista.
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

evitar
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
Ella decidió evitar la comida chatarra por una dieta más saludable.
B2 noun /den/

Den

cueva; sala cómoda; lugar para actividades ilegales
Meaning
a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities
Example
The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.
El zorro desapareció en su cueva cuando sintió que el peligro se acercaba.
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

recetar
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
El doctor recetó medicamentos para mi resfriado.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

pectoral
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
El atleta se concentró en fortalecer sus músculos pectorales.
B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

mineral
Meaning
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
Example
Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.
El calcio es un mineral importante para los huesos fuertes.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

anteceder
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
El manuscrito es anterior a la prensa moderna de impresión.
C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

espacio no rompible
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
Usa   en HTML para agregar un espacio que no se rompa en una nueva línea.
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

girar
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
La bailarina comenzó a girar con gracia en el escenario.
B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

rebotar
Meaning
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
Example
The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.
La pelota rebotó contra la pared y golpeó la ventana.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

relacionado con un festival, festivo
Meaning
relating to a festival or celebration
Example
The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.
El salón estaba decorado de manera festiva para la boda.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

cumplimiento
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
El cumplimiento de las reglas es crucial en cualquier organización.
B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

lienzo
Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
El artista preparó un lienzo para su nueva pintura.
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

sentido
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
Ella tenía un fuerte sentido de responsabilidad.
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

abundante
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
El jardín estaba lleno de flores coloridas.
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.
A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

superficie plana; avión; alisar
Meaning
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
Example
The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.
El carpintero usó una herramienta para nivelar la madera.
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 ˈælərdʒən

allergen

sustancia que causa una reacción alérgica
Meaning
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Example
Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.
El polen es un alérgeno común que afecta a muchas personas.
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

desconcertado
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
Ella estaba desconcertada después de perder su mascota.
A2 adjective /fəˈmɪl.jər/

Familiar

familiar; conocido; informal y amistoso
Meaning
well-known; easily recognized; having knowledge of; informal and friendly
Example
This song sounds familiar to me.
Esta canción me suena familiar.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

patrocinador
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
La empresa se convirtió en el principal patrocinador del evento.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

grosero; descortés;
Meaning
not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior
Example
His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.
Sus comentarios incivilizados durante la reunión ofendieron a todos los presentes.
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

atroz; extremadamente malo o desagradable
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
Las condiciones en la prisión eran atroces.
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

comer, beber, consumir
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
Consumimos mucha agua durante el verano.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
Los marineros usaron un bote pequeño para llegar a la orilla.
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

erizo
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
El erizo se enrolló en una bola cuando se sintió amenazado.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

blanco lechoso
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
Las nubes se veían blancas como la leche contra el cielo azul.
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.
A1 noun /kɑːrd/

card

tarjeta
Meaning
A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.
Example
She handed me her business card after the meeting.
Ella me entregó su tarjeta de visita después de la reunión.
A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

banco
Meaning
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
Example
She deposited the money in the bank.
Ella depositó el dinero en el banco.
B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

riesgos para la salud
Meaning
Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.
Example
Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.
El uso de plástico conduce a riesgos significativos para la salud.
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

máquina
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
Esta lavadora es muy eficiente.
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

presumir
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
El gerente presumió sobre despedir a las personas, pero no hizo nada.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbəl/

Irrefutable

irrefutable
Meaning
impossible to deny or disprove; undeniable
Example
The evidence against him was irrefutable.
La evidencia en su contra era irrefutable.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

eficiente en el uso de recursos
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
La agricultura eficiente en el uso de recursos conserva agua y energía.
C1 noun /dɪn/

din

ruido
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
El ruido del tráfico afuera hacía difícil concentrarse.
C1 noun /ɪˈklɪps/

Eclipse

eclipse (del sol o la luna)
Meaning
an obscuring of light from one celestial body by another; a decline or loss
Example
The total solar eclipse darkened the sky for several minutes.
El eclipse solar total oscureció el cielo durante varios minutos.
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

modesto/modesta
Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
Ella vive en una casa modesta en el campo.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkʊkt/

uncooked

crudo
Meaning
Not cooked; in a raw state.
Example
Eating uncooked meat can be dangerous.
Comer carne cruda puede ser peligroso.
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

abyecto
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
Vivían en una pobreza abyecta.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

manchar
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
La tela blanca fue manchada por manchas de tinta.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

continuar
Meaning
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
Example
The rain will continue throughout the night.
La lluvia continuará durante la noche.
C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

desdichado, desafortunado
Meaning
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
Example
The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.
El desdichado viajero perdió su pasaporte en el primer día.
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.
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

banco
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
Los estudiantes se sentaron en el banco.
C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

intensificación
Meaning
The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.
Example
The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.
La intensificación del cambio climático requiere una acción urgente.
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

señor
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
Los campesinos fueron obligados a pagar impuestos a su señor.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

cineasta
Meaning
A person who directs or produces films
Example
The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.
El cineasta recibió un premio por su último documental.
C2 adjective /ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

adipose

adiposo
Meaning
Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.
Example
The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature.
El doctor explicó que el tejido era principalmente adiposo en la naturaleza.
A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

recientemente
Meaning
in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I recently moved to a new apartment.
Me mudé recientemente a un nuevo apartamento.
B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

transmitir, comunicar, llevar
Meaning
To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.
Example
The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.
El maestro transmite la lección claramente a los estudiantes.
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

inactivo; durmiendo; temporalmente suspendido; no actualmente activo
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
El volcán ha estado inactivo por más de un siglo.
A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

enlace
Meaning
a connection between two things; to connect or associate
Example
The article includes a link to the official website.
El artículo incluye un enlace al sitio web oficial.
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

criticar
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
El maestro criticó la mala caligrafía del estudiante.
C1 noun /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

negation

negación
Meaning
The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.
Example
The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs.
La teoría se basa en la negación de las creencias tradicionales.
C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

tonsura
Meaning
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
Example
The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.
El monje recibió su tonsura como parte de su iniciación religiosa.
B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

una mirada fija; mirar intensamente en una dirección particular
Meaning
a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction
Example
She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.
Ella cruzó su mirada intensa a través de la habitación llena de gente y sintió su corazón detenerse un momento.
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

reaccionar
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
Ella reaccionó con enojo cuando escuchó las noticias.