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B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

sinceridad
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Su sinceridad al disculparse fue evidente para todos.
B1 noun /ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/

unhappiness

infelicidad
Meaning
the state of being unhappy; sadness or dissatisfaction
Example
Her constant unhappiness affected everyone around her.
Su constante infelicidad afectaba a todos a su alrededor.
C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

propenso a inundaciones
Meaning
Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
Example
Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.
Bangladesh es una nación deltaica propensa a inundaciones.
A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

limpiar
Meaning
To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.
Example
She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.
Ella limpió la cocina antes de que llegaran los invitados.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

avances
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
Los avances científicos mejoran la innovación global.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

poner en peligro
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
Cortar los bosques puede poner en peligro muchas especies de animales.
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

período de dos meses
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
El programa académico se divide en seis bimestres.
B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

sin fines de lucro
Meaning
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
Example
She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.
Ella trabaja para una organización sin fines de lucro que ofrece educación gratuita.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.i/

quarry

cantera / presa
Meaning
A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.
Example
The workers quarried limestone from the hill.
Los trabajadores extrajeron piedra caliza de la colina.
C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

analgésico
Meaning
A drug or substance that relieves pain.
Example
She took an analgesic to ease her headache.
Ella tomó un analgésico para aliviar su dolor de cabeza.
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

innecesario
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
La discusión fue innecesaria y podría haberse evitado.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

inviolable
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
Los derechos humanos son considerados inviolables en las democracias modernas.
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

precedente
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
La decisión del juez estableció un nuevo precedente para casos similares.
B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

después; luego; más tarde
Meaning
at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned
Example
We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.
Tuvimos la cena y luego vimos una película.
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

ciruela
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
La ciruela morada estaba jugosa y deliciosa.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

variado; diverso
Meaning
showing differences; diverse; containing different types
Example
The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.
El museo tiene una colección variada de artefactos antiguos.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

situado
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
El hotel está situado cerca de la playa.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

excesivo
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
Ella pasó un tiempo excesivo en su teléfono.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

terroso / simple
Meaning
resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse
Example
The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.
El plato tenía un sabor rico y terroso proveniente de los champiñones.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

increíble
Meaning
impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable
Example
The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.
La actuación del mago fue absolutamente increíble.
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

agotamiento
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
El uso excesivo de agua subterránea conduce a la depleción de los recursos hídricos.
B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

aliviar
Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
La medicina ayudó a aliviar su dolor de cabeza.
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

peluquero
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
El peluquero me hizo un buen corte de pelo.
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

atemorizarse; un pájaro pequeño de cola corta
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
Ella se acobardó al ver la tormenta que se acercaba.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

banca o servicios bancarios
Meaning
the business or services provided by a bank
Example
Online banking has made financial transactions easier.
La banca en línea ha facilitado las transacciones financieras.
B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

necesidad
Meaning
The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
Example
Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.
La gestión de residuos es una necesidad para la sostenibilidad ambiental.
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

hipócrita; farsante; impostor
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
No seas un hipócrita exigiendo honestidad de los demás mientras mientes tú mismo.
B2 noun /dʒɑːr/

Jar

tarro; bote
Meaning
a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect
Example
She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.
Ella guardó galletas caseras en un gran tarro de vidrio en el mostrador de la cocina.
C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

neutralidad
Meaning
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.
Example
Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.
La neutralidad fomenta la confianza en la toma de decisiones.
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

comparar
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
Yo compararé estos dos productos antes de comprar.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

mendigo
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
El mendigo pidió comida en la esquina de la calle.
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

letárgico
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
Después de una comida pesada, se sintió letárgico y somnoliento.
B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

pelaje
Meaning
thick hair covering the body of animals
Example
The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.
El pelaje del gato era suave y cálido al tacto.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

estéril
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
El cirujano trabajó en un ambiente estéril para evitar infecciones.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

robo
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
La policía está investigando el robo en la tienda local.
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

mentor
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
Ella actuó como mentora para los nuevos empleados.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

galaxia
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
La Vía Láctea es la galaxia que contiene nuestro sistema solar y la Tierra.
C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

lista
Meaning
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
Example
The manager updated the staff roster for next week.
El gerente actualizó la lista del personal para la próxima semana.
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

santidad
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
La santidad de la vida nunca debe ser comprometida.
B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

evolutivo
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Example
The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.
Los cambios evolutivos en las especies son fascinantes.
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

garante
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
El banco aceptó las joyas del garante como garantía para el préstamo.
A1 verb /læf/

laugh

reír
Meaning
to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement
Example
The joke made everyone laugh.
El chiste hizo reír a todos.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

rasgo
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Sus delicados rasgos revelaron su noble nacimiento.
B2 verb /swel/

swell

hincharse
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
Su tobillo comenzó a hincharse después de la lesión.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

lubina asiática
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
La lubina asiática es muy valorada en la acuicultura por su rápido crecimiento.
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

tabú
Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
Hablar de dinero se considera un tabú en algunas culturas.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

desanimado
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
Después de perder el partido, el equipo se veía desanimado.
A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

recto; directo; honesto;
Meaning
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Example
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
Dibuja una línea recta desde el punto A hasta el punto B.
A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

teléfono
Meaning
a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages
Example
I need to charge my phone.
Necesito cargar mi teléfono.
C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

extrapolación
Meaning
The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.
Su extrapolación de las tendencias del mercado ayudó en la planificación financiera.
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

pronunciar con silbido
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
El actor pronunció sus líneas con un silbido para un efecto dramático.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

pacífico; inclinado a evitar conflictos
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
La protesta pacífica terminó sin violencia.
A2 verb /fɪl/

fill

llenar
Meaning
to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full
Example
Please fill the glass with water.
Por favor, llene el vaso con agua.
C2 noun /ˈleʧ.ər/

Lecher

libidinoso
Meaning
a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women
Example
The company fired him for being a lecher.
La compañía lo despidió por ser un libidinoso.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

desafiante
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
La subida a la montaña fue desafiante pero gratificante.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

ley
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The new statute protects workers' rights.
La nueva ley protege los derechos de los trabajadores.
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

volverse rígido por depósito de sales de calcio
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
Con el tiempo, el tejido comenzó a calcificarse y perdió flexibilidad.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

rebelde
Meaning
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
Example
The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.
Los soldados se volvieron rebeldes después de meses sin paga.
C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

perezoso
Meaning
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Example
The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.
El gato perezoso durmió al sol toda la tarde.
C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

tardar
Meaning
To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.
Example
Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.
No tardes, o perderás el tren.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪlər/

reviler

insultador
Meaning
a person who criticizes or insults others abusively
Example
He was known as a reviler of all who opposed him.
Era conocido como un insultador de todos los que se le oponían.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

relacionado con regiones montañosas; encontrado en ambientes de montaña
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
Los bosques montanos albergan una variedad de especies únicas.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

refugio
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
La biblioteca se convirtió en un refugio para los estudiantes durante los exámenes.
C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

recolección
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
Su recuerdo de la infancia era vívido.
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

ácido
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
La leche se ha agrido y huele terrible.
C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

abundar
Meaning
to be full of or swarming with
Example
The forest teems with wildlife.
El bosque está lleno de vida salvaje.
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

admiración
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
Ella sentía gran admiración por su maestro.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

estrellado; brillante;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Disfrutamos del cielo estrellado mientras acampábamos en las montañas.
C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

promulgar
Meaning
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
Example
The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.
El gobierno promulgó nuevas regulaciones sobre privacidad de datos.
B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

cosecha
Meaning
plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use
Example
The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.
Los agricultores cosecharon su cosecha de arroz en otoño.
C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

pirata
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
El corsario saqueó barcos en la costa.
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

ferocidad, violencia, intensidad
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
La ferocidad de la tormenta fue devastadora.
C2 adjective /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

irritable; problemático; difícil de controlar
Meaning
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered
Example
The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.
El niño fractioso se negó a seguir cualquiera de las instrucciones del maestro.
C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

transgredir
Meaning
to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin
Example
He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.
Él se disculpó después de darse cuenta de que había transgredido las reglas de la comunidad.
A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

proteger
Meaning
To keep safe from harm or injury.
Example
Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.
Protégete de los efectos negativos de las redes sociales.
B2 adjective /hɪˈroʊɪk/

heroic

heroico
Meaning
showing great bravery or courage; relating to a hero or heroes
Example
The firefighter made a heroic effort to save the child.
El bombero hizo un esfuerzo heroico para salvar al niño.
C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

mutilar
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
El antiguo manuscrito fue mutilado por un manejo descuidado.
B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

animado; vivaz; alegre
Meaning
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
Example
The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
Los niños tuvieron una discusión animada sobre sus libros favoritos.
C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

roedor
Meaning
a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors
Example
The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.
El granjero puso trampas para atrapar los roedores en su granero.
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

hermandad
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
Los soldados compartieron un fuerte sentido de hermandad.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

ridiculizable
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
Su excusa era tan débil que era claramente ridiculizable.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

correctivo; remedial; curativo;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
Los estudiantes necesitan clases remediales para mejorar sus habilidades en matemáticas.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

no deseado
Meaning
not desired or welcome; not wanted
Example
He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.
Él se sintió como un invitado no deseado en la reunión.
B1 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

túnel
Meaning
an underground passage or shaft
Example
They dug a tunnel under the river.
Ellos cavaron un túnel debajo del río.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

concertado
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
Los trabajadores hicieron un esfuerzo concertado para mejorar las condiciones.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

inaceptable
Meaning
not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable
Example
The quality of work was completely unacceptable.
La calidad del trabajo era completamente inaceptable.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

latín
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
Muchas palabras en inglés provienen del latín.
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

motín
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
Los marineros organizaron un motín contra su capitán.
B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

vena; nervio
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color
Example
The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.
La enfermera encontró una vena en su brazo para sacar sangre.
C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

pasado
Meaning
Time long past; bygone days.
Example
Legends of yore still inspire people today.
Las leyendas del pasado siguen inspirando a la gente hoy en día.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

entitlement

derecho
Meaning
the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment; a right to benefits
Example
The program provides entitlement to health care.
El programa otorga derecho a la atención médica.
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

ampliamente
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
La noticia de su ascenso se extendió ampliamente por la empresa.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

justicia social
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
La justicia social asegura la igualdad de oportunidades.
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.
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

hemofilia
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
El tratamiento de la hemofilia se beneficia de la edición genética.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

equilibrio entre trabajo y vida
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
Lograr el equilibrio entre trabajo y vida reduce el estrés y mejora la productividad.
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

reja
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
La red nacional de energía debe ser mejorada.
A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

mil millones
Meaning
the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)
Example
The company is worth more than a billion dollars.
La empresa vale más de mil millones de dólares.
B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

culinario
Meaning
Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.
Example
Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.
Los avances culinarios mejoran la experiencia gastronómica.
C1 noun /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

pareja
Meaning
A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.
Example
They entered the dance competition as a twosome.
Entraron a la competencia de baile como una pareja.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

turbulencia
Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
El avión experimentó una turbulencia severa durante el vuelo.
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

retorcido
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
El hombre mayor tenía las manos retorcidas por años de trabajo duro.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

plan de contingencia
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
La empresa tiene un plan de contingencia para las recesiones económicas.
C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

laguna
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
Los turistas visitan Loch Ness para buscar al monstruo legendario.
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

grupo, compañía de teatro
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
La compañía de teatro actuó brillantemente en el escenario.
C1 noun /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

insufficiency

insuficiencia
Meaning
The state of not being enough or not being adequate.
Example
The project failed due to the insufficiency of funds.
El proyecto falló debido a la insuficiencia de fondos.
C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

actor
Meaning
An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.
Example
The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.
El festival estuvo lleno de actores talentosos de todo el país.
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

omnipresente
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
Las redes sociales se han convertido en una fuerza omnipresente en la sociedad moderna.
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

alrededor; por todas partes; cerca; aproximadamente
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
Mira alrededor y verás muchas flores hermosas.
B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/

prepared

preparado
Meaning
made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand
Example
She was fully prepared for the final exam.
Ella estaba completamente preparada para el examen final.
C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

Piojo
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
El niño tenía un piojo en su cabello.
B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

innovador
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
Los avances innovadores redefinen la innovación.
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

airadamente
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
Ella negó las acusaciones airadamente.
C1 noun /ˈvɪɡər/

vigor

vigor
Meaning
Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.
Example
She tackled the project with great vigor and determination.
Ella abordó el proyecto con gran vigor y determinación.
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

sátira
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
La obra fue una brillante sátira de la política moderna.
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

en pedazos
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
El antiguo imperio fue destrozado por la guerra.
A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

felicidad
Meaning
extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense
Example
The lake is very deep in the middle.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

protesta
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
La protesta de los trabajadores contra el trato injusto fue ignorada.
B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

esforzarse
Meaning
To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort
Example
She endeavoured to finish the project on time.
Ella se esforzó por terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

carroña
Meaning
the decaying flesh of dead animals
Example
Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.
Los buitres se alimentan de la carroña que queda en los campos.
C2 noun /flɔːˈrɛsəns/

florescence

florecimiento
Meaning
The process, state, or period of flowering.
Example
The garden reached its peak florescence in spring.
El jardín alcanzó su punto máximo de florecimiento en primavera.