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C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

sibila
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
La anciana dio una advertencia sibila sobre el futuro.
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

fecundidad, fertilidad
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
La fecundidad del delta del río apoya la diversidad de la vida silvestre.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

implícito
Meaning
Capable of being implied or suggested.
Example
The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.
El significado de la declaración no es directamente claro, pero es implicable por el contexto.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

indistinguible
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
La diferencia entre los dos tonos era casi indistinguible.
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

planta con espinas que causa irritación al tocarla
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
Él accidentalmente rozó la ortiga y sintió un ardor agudo.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

iniquo
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
La esclavitud fue una de las prácticas más iniquas de la historia.
C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

lenguaje pomposo
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
Su discurso de campaña estaba lleno de bombast, pero carecía de sustancia real.
C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

evasión, indecisión
Meaning
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
Example
The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.
La tergiversación del político frustró a sus seguidores.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

cornisa
Meaning
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
Example
The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.
La elegante cornisa añadió un toque clásico a la sala de estar.
C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

desvestirse
Meaning
the act or process of removing clothing
Example
The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.
El niño corrió rápidamente adentro para desvestirse después de jugar en el barro.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

anticuado
Meaning
extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
Example
His views on women are positively antediluvian.
Sus opiniones sobre las mujeres son positivamente anticuadas.
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

persona sin importancia; algo que no existe
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
Se sintió como una persona sin importancia en la gran corporación.
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

exiguity

escasez
Meaning
the quality of being scanty or meager in amount
Example
The exiguity of resources made the project difficult to complete.
La escasez de recursos hizo que el proyecto fuera difícil de completar.
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

preponderar
Meaning
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
Example
In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.
En el debate, los argumentos lógicos preponderaron sobre las apelaciones emocionales.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

inagotable
Meaning
persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued
Example
Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.
Su espíritu inagotable mantuvo al equipo motivado durante el largo proyecto.
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

prescripción
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
El prescript de la organización requería estricta puntualidad.
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

coloso
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
La empresa creció hasta convertirse en un coloso corporativo.
C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

desuso
Meaning
a state of disuse or inactivity
Example
The old law has fallen into desuetude.
La vieja ley ha caído en desuso.
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

desvergüenza
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
La desvergüenza del estudiante sorprendió a toda la clase.
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

discutir sobre trivialidades
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
Se acusó al abogado de tratar de discutir sobre temas triviales en lugar de abordar el verdadero problema.
C2 noun /ɡəˈruːlɪti/

garrulity

charlatanería
Meaning
Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.
Example
His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.
Su charlatanería hizo difícil concentrarse durante la reunión.
C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

infantil
Meaning
childishly silly or immature
Example
His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.
Sus bromas infantiles molestaron al público.
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

intruso
Meaning
A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.
Example
He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.
Se sintió como un intruso en la reunión familiar privada.
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

suplicante
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
El templo estaba lleno de suplicantes buscando bendiciones.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

húmedo, mohoso o con olor a humedad
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
Los libros viejos tenían un olor a humedad.
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

imparcial
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
El juez fue elogiado por su enfoque imparcial en el caso.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

reservado
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
Ella le dio una sonrisa reservada.
C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

nido de águila
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
El águila construyó su nido en el alto acantilado
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

el estudio de la lengua en fuentes históricas escritas; lingüística
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
Ella dedicó su carrera a la filología, investigando manuscritos antiguos.
C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

elegía
Meaning
A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
Example
The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.
El poeta escribió una elegía para su amigo fallecido.
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

afición
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
La pintura es su afición después del horario de oficina.
C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

imponer a la fuerza
Meaning
To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
Example
He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.
Intentó imponer sus viejos libros a sus amigos.
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

tacaño
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
La empresa era demasiado tacaña para invertir en mejores equipos.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

desperdicio
Meaning
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
Example
The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.
El desperdicio de su fortuna lo dejó en la pobreza.
C2 noun /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

quietud
Meaning
A state of stillness and tranquility.
Example
She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.
Ella disfruta de la quietud del campo.
C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

mover rápidamente
Meaning
To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
Example
The car hurtled down the mountain road.
El coche se desplazaba rápidamente por la carretera de montaña.
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 noun /kɪθ/

kith

amigos
Meaning
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
Example
He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.
Invitó a todos sus amigos y familiares a la boda.
C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

inundar, abrumar a alguien o algo con cosas o personas que se deben manejar
Meaning
To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with
Example
The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.
La empresa fue inundada con solicitudes después del anuncio.
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

obstinación
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
Su obstinación hizo que las negociaciones fueran difíciles.
C2 noun /ɡiː/

Ghee

mantequilla clarificada
Meaning
clarified butter used in South Asian cooking
Example
She used ghee instead of butter for cooking the rice.
Ella usó ghee en lugar de mantequilla para cocinar el arroz.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

una forma de poema lírico
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
El poeta concluyó su oda con un epodo impresionante.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪrət/

triumvirate

triunvirato
Meaning
A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.
Example
The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate.
La República Romana una vez fue gobernada por un triunvirato.
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

suspensión temporal
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
El proyecto fue suspendido hasta que los fondos estuvieran disponibles.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

payasada
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
Su constante payasada irritó al público serio.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

torpe
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
El chico alto se movió de manera torpe.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

disyuntivo
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
En gramática, 'o' es una conjunción disyuntiva.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

disimular
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
Él trató de disimular su ira con una sonrisa forzada.
C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌraɪt/

underwrite

garantizar apoyo financiero
Meaning
To guarantee financial support, especially by agreeing to cover losses or risks; in insurance, to assess and accept risks.
Example
The bank agreed to underwrite the company's new bond issue.
El banco acordó asegurar la nueva emisión de bonos de la empresa.
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

desarmónico
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
Los sonidos desarmónicos del piano roto hicieron que todos se cubrieran los oídos.
C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

espectro
Meaning
A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.
Example
A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.
Un espectro apareció en la niebla cerca del viejo castillo.
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

ataúd de piedra
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
El museo exhibió un ataúd de piedra bellamente tallado de la antigua Egipto.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

glotón
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
Era conocido como un glotón que podía terminar tres grandes pizzas en una sola sentada.
C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

obtener algo con astucia o engaño
Meaning
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
Example
He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.
Él consiguió un boleto gratis pretendiendo ser un invitado VIP.
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

funcionario
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
El funcionario menor era responsable de presentar los informes.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

invulnerable
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
Se pensaba que la fortaleza era invulnerable al ataque.
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 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

congelarse
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
La sopa comenzó a congelarse después de haber sido dejada sobre la mesa.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

hidra
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
La corrupción es como una hidra, difícil de derrotar completamente.
C2 noun /ɜːrˈbænɪti/

urbanity

urbanidad
Meaning
refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner
Example
Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders.
Su urbanidad la hizo popular entre diplomáticos y líderes.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

infinitesimal

infinitesimal
Meaning
Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.
Example
The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results.
El error fue tan infinitesimal que no afectó los resultados.
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

ensuciar y mojar algo arrastrándolo por el barro o el agua
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
Los niños llegaron a casa empapados y sucios después de jugar bajo la lluvia.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

reparable
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
El daño al coche fue grave, pero aún reparable.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

desbordamiento repentino del río
Meaning
A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
Example
After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.
Después de la tormenta, el río se convirtió en un freshet furioso.
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

fotografía antigua
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
El museo exhibió un raro daguerrotipo de Abraham Lincoln.
C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

coche de alquiler
Meaning
A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire
Example
I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.
Llamé a un coche de alquiler para llegar al aeropuerto.
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

bárbaro; cruel; salvaje
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
El trato bárbaro a los prisioneros fue condenado por las organizaciones de derechos humanos.
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

serafín
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
La ventana de vitrales representaba un serafín con alas extendidas.
C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

procesar
Meaning
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
Example
The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.
El sospechoso fue procesado ante el juez esta mañana.
C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

vitalizar
Meaning
To give life, energy, or strength to something.
Example
Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.
El aire fresco y el ejercicio pueden vitalizar el cuerpo y la mente.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

refutable
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
Su teoría era refutable porque podía ser probada experimentalmente.
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

latir rápidamente
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
Su corazón comenzó a palpitar de miedo.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

ulceras
Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
El árbol estaba infectado con un cancro que dañó su corteza.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

fitonutriente
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.
Example
Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.
El brócoli es rico en fitonutrientes que mejoran la inmunidad.
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

adorno ostentoso
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
Ella estaba adornada con joyas baratas.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

seguidor ciego
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Los estudiantes sequacios nunca cuestionaron las opiniones de su maestro.
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

requesón
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
El cocinero preparó requesón fresco cuajando leche tibia con jugo de limón.
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

alerta
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
Los guardias estaban en alerta durante la noche.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

sobrecalentar
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
Los ingenieros sobrecalientan el vapor para aumentar la eficiencia de la turbina.
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

aceptar sin protestar
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
Ella decidió aceptar sin protestar los deseos de sus padres.
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

pusilánime
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
El líder pusilánime evitaba tomar decisiones difíciles.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

mala aventura
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
Se rompió la pierna durante una mala aventura en esquí.
C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

cataclismo
Meaning
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
Example
The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.
El terremoto fue un cataclismo que remodeló la ciudad.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

amenazante
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
Después del insulto, le dio una mirada amenazante.
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 /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

jazmín
Meaning
a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example
The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Las flores de jazmín llenaron el jardín con su dulce fragancia.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

murallas defensivas
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
Las murallas del fuerte sirvieron como una muralla defensiva contra los ataques enemigos.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

neopaganismo
Meaning
Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.
Example
Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.
El neopaganismo ha ganado popularidad a medida que las personas buscan alternativas espirituales a las religiones principales.
C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

flamboyán
Meaning
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
Example
The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.
El árbol Goldmohur floreció hermosamente en el calor del verano.
C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

el vello en la parte posterior del cuello de un animal que se erige cuando está enojado o alarmado; figurativamente, sentimientos de ira o resentimiento
Meaning
the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment
Example
His rude comment raised my hackles.
Su comentario grosero levantó mis hackles.
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

esquire
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
John Smith, Esquire, representará al cliente en la corte.
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

lamentar
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
Ella lamentó la pérdida de su hogar de la infancia.
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

miserable
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
El pobre miserable fue dejado afuera en el frío sin refugio.
C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

presagio
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
Las nubes oscuras presagian una tormenta.
C2 noun /flæks/

flax

lino
Meaning
a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible
Example
Flax is often used in making linen fabrics.
El lino se usa a menudo para hacer telas de lino.
C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

valeroso
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
El valiente soldado lideró a su tropa en la batalla sin dudar.
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 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

maldad
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
Su maldad era evidente en la cruel manera en que trataba a sus rivales.
C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

hipotecar
Meaning
to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.
Example
The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.
La empresa hipotecó sus activos para asegurar el préstamo.
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

mirada lasciva
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
Él la miró de una forma que la hizo sentirse incómoda.
C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

un tipo de fusil antiguo
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
Los soldados llevaron mosquetes al campo de batalla.
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

persona tonta
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
Lo trataron como una persona tonta que no podía entender nada complejo.
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

doloroso
Meaning
Expressing great sorrow or distress.
Example
He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.
Él habló en un tono doloroso después de la pérdida.
C2 adjective /ˌpluːˈpɜːrfɪkt/

pluperfect

pluscuamperfecto
Meaning
a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action
Example
By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.
Para cuando ella llegó, él ya había terminado su tarea, mostrando el tiempo pluscuamperfecto.
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 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

transferir sangre u otro fluido a una vena o parte del cuerpo
Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
El doctor tuvo que transfundir sangre al paciente después de la cirugía.
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

jazmín nocturno
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
El árbol de jazmín nocturno florece solo después del atardecer con sus pequeñas flores blancas.
C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

pronosticar
Meaning
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
Example
Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.
Los expertos intentaron pronosticar el resultado de las elecciones.
C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

el estudio del uso del espacio personal
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
Entender la proxémica ayuda a mejorar la comunicación interpersonal.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

pequeña falta
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
Olvidar llamar fue solo una pequeña falta, no un error serio.
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

revocar
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
Él retractó su declaración anterior en la corte.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

insularidad
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
La insularidad del grupo les impidió aceptar nuevas ideas.
C2 noun, verb /ˌpæm.fləˈtɪər/

pamphleteer

escritor de panfletos
Meaning
a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause
Example
In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion.
En el siglo XVIII, muchos escritores de panfletos influyeron en la opinión pública.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

inopportune

momento inoportuno
Meaning
Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.
Example
His call came at the most inopportune moment.
Su llamada llegó en el momento más inoportuno.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

conclave secreto
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
Los líderes se reunieron en un conclave secreto para discutir la estrategia.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

anguila de pantano asiática
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
La anguila de pantano asiática puede respirar aire y sobrevivir en aguas fangosas poco profundas.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

apaciguar
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
El gerente trató de apaciguar a los clientes enojados con descuentos.
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

despreciar
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
La comunidad despreciaba al político corrupto.
C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/

Foal-foot

flor de pezuña de caballo
Meaning
a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
Example
The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.
La planta de pezuña de caballo crece silvestre en muchos prados y a menudo es la primera flor en florecer en primavera.
C2 noun /ˈvæləns/

valance

volante decorativo
Meaning
A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.
Example
She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom.
Ella eligió un volante floral para combinar con las cortinas de su dormitorio.
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

pertenecer
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
Las reglas solo pertenecen a los miembros del club.