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A2 verb /skiː/

ski

esquiar
Meaning
to glide over snow on skis
Example
We went skiing in the Alps last winter.
Fuimos a esquiar en los Alpes el invierno pasado.
C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

repercusión
Meaning
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
Example
The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.
La crisis económica tuvo severas repercusiones en el comercio global.
A1 verb /biː/

be

ser
Meaning
To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.
Example
She wants to be a doctor.
Ella quiere ser doctora.
A1 noun /tiː/

Tea

té
Meaning
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves
Example
We drink tea every morning at breakfast.
Tomamos té todas las mañanas en el desayuno.
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

medicina
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
La medicina moderna ha logrado grandes avances en el tratamiento de enfermedades.
B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

arbusto
Meaning
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
Example
A rabbit was hiding under the bush.
Un conejo se escondía bajo el arbusto.
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

bonhomía
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
La reunión estaba llena de risas y bonhomía.
B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

clasificación
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
Su clasificación en la competencia mejoró después de cada ronda.
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.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

escultor
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
El escultor pasó meses creando una hermosa estatua de mármol.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

predeterminar
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
El resultado del partido parecía predeterminado.
A1 noun /faɪv/

five

cinco
Meaning
The number 5; one more than four and one less than six.
Example
She bought five apples from the market.
Ella compró cinco manzanas en el mercado.
B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

aristocracia
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
La aristocracia a menudo tenía influencia sobre las decisiones políticas.
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

avanzar bruscamente
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
La multitud se adelantó rápidamente cuando se abrieron las puertas.
C1 noun /ɡriːn ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Green Coconut

coco verde
Meaning
a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water
Example
We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.
Bebimos agua fresca de un coco verde en la playa.
B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

honesto; abierto; directo; sincero
Meaning
honest; open; straightforward; candid
Example
She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.
ella me dio una opinión franca sobre mi presentación.
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.
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

disputa, enemistad
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
Las dos familias han estado en una disputa durante generaciones.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

elegir
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
Los ciudadanos eligieron a un nuevo presidente.
C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

quitarse (un sombrero) como muestra de respeto
Meaning
to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect
Example
He doffed his hat as the procession passed.
Él se quitó el sombrero mientras pasaba la procesión.
B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

ventajoso; favorable; lucrativo
Meaning
beneficial; favorable; profitable
Example
This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.
Esta posición ofrece oportunidades ventajosas para el crecimiento profesional.
C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

global, abarcante, integral
Meaning
Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.
Example
The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.
El tema global del libro es la resistencia humana.
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

catástrofe humanitaria
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
La guerra creó una catástrofe humanitaria.
B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

abogado
Meaning
a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy
Example
The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.
El abogado presentó pruebas contundentes para defender a su cliente en el juicio.
B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

deprimido
Meaning
Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.
Example
She felt depressed after losing her job.
Ella se sintió deprimida después de perder su trabajo.
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

reconocido
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
Él es un autor reconocido en el campo de la historia.
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

loco
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
El hombre loco gritó tonterías en la calle.
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

finalización
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
La finalización del proyecto tomará algunas semanas más.
A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

esperar
Meaning
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
Example
Please wait here while I get the documents.
Por favor, espere aquí mientras yo traigo los documentos.
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

idiosincrasia
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
Una de sus idiosincrasias era tararear mientras trabajaba.
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

torpe
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
Él es tan torpe que siempre deja caer cosas.
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

estimar
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
El ingeniero estimó el costo del proyecto en 5 millones de dólares.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

digno; merecedor; respetable;
Meaning
deserving respect or attention; having merit
Example
Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.
Su trabajo caritativo la hizo digna del premio humanitario.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

provisional
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
El juez emitió una orden provisional para mantener el statu quo hasta la audiencia.
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 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

convertir un mensaje en código o cifra
Meaning
to convert a message into code or cipher
Example
The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.
El agente cifró el mensaje secreto antes de enviarlo.
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

el arte de la escritura hermosa y decorativa
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
Ella tomó un curso para mejorar sus habilidades en caligrafía.
C2 verb /ˈpɒntɪfɪkeɪt/

pontificate

hablar o actuar de manera pomposa o dogmática; oficiar como un pontífice
Meaning
to speak or act in a pompous or dogmatic way; to officiate as a pontiff
Example
He pontificated on the importance of education for over an hour.
Él pontificó durante más de una hora sobre la importancia de la educación.
A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

computadora personal
Meaning
abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations
Example
I just bought a new PC for work.
Acabo de comprar una nueva computadora personal para trabajar.
C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

sudar
Meaning
To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
Example
He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.
Él comenzó a sudar después de correr por 10 minutos.
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

línea
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
La gente esperó en una larga línea fuera del teatro.
B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

herencia
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
Bangladesh tiene una rica herencia cultural.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

suéter;
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps
Example
She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.
Ella llevaba un cálido suéter de lana durante la fría tarde de invierno.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

escala / aumentar el tamaño
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
La empresa planea escalar sus operaciones globalmente.
C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

abundante
Meaning
existing in great quantity; abundant
Example
The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.
La cosecha fue abundante, proporcionando suficiente comida para todo el pueblo.
C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

correlativo
Meaning
having a mutual relationship; corresponding
Example
The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers.
El aumento de la temperatura es correlativo con el derretimiento de los glaciares.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

expulsar
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
El piloto fue expulsado del avión durante la emergencia.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

olor
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
El olor de pan fresco llenó la cocina.
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

menospreciar
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
Él a menudo menospreciaba a sus compañeros de trabajo para sentirse superior.
B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

originalmente
Meaning
in the beginning, at first
Example
Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.
Originalmente, ella quería ser doctora.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

incompetente
Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
Lo despidieron porque era incompetente en su trabajo.
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

cruz
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
La antigua iglesia exhibió una cruz tallada sobre el altar.
C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

anomalía
Meaning
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.
La caída repentina de la temperatura fue considerada una anomalía.
A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

muñeca
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
La niña pequeña abrazó fuertemente su muñeca favorita.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

conjunción
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
Las palabras 'y' y 'pero' son conjunciones comunes.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

inductivo
Meaning
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles
Example
The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.
El científico usó razonamiento inductivo para formular una hipótesis.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

everything

todo
Meaning
all things; the whole lot
Example
He packed everything in his suitcase.
Empacó todo en su maleta.
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.
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

establecer
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
El contrato estipula que el pago debe realizarse dentro de 30 días.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

desdén
Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
Ella miró la habitación desordenada con desprecio.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

variante; versión alternativa
Meaning
differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative
Example
There are several variant spellings of this word.
Hay varias variantes de esta palabra.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

agotador; tedioso y aburrido
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
El agotador viaje tomó doce horas para completarse.
B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

pista
Meaning
a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly
Example
She gave me a hint about the surprise party.
Ella me dio una pista sobre la fiesta sorpresa.
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

arrastrar
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
Ella tuvo que arrastrar la maleta pesada por las escaleras.
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

concurrente, simultáneo, que ocurre al mismo tiempo
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
La conferencia tuvo sesiones concurrentes sobre varios temas.
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

presagio de buena o mala suerte futura
Meaning
an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck
Example
Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.
Muchas personas consideran que un gato negro cruzando tu camino es un mal presagio.
B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

obsesión
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
Su obsesión con el éxito lo llevó a trabajar día y noche.
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.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Behaviour

comportamiento
Meaning
the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves
Example
His behaviour at the meeting was very professional.
Su comportamiento en la reunión fue muy profesional.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

imparcial
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
El informe dio una vista imparcial de la situación.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

macronutrientes
Meaning
Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Example
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.
Las proteínas, las grasas y los carbohidratos son macronutrientes vitales.
B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

cocina
Meaning
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
Example
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.
La cocina italiana es famosa en todo el mundo.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

impresionante
Meaning
striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress
Example
Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.
Su impresionante actuación le valió una ovación de pie.
C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

virago

mujer autoritaria o ruda
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
La obra retrató a la heroína como una virago feroz que desafiaba la tradición.
B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

racional; sensato; lógico
Meaning
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
Example
She made a rational decision based on the available facts.
Ella tomó una decisión racional basada en los hechos disponibles.
C1 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

penitencia
Meaning
The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.
Sus ojos estaban llenos de penitencia después de darse cuenta de su error.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

recalcitrante, terco, desobediente
Meaning
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Example
The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.
El estudiante recalcitrante se negó a seguir las reglas.
C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

proponer
Meaning
To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.
Example
The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.
El profesor propuso una nueva teoría sobre el cambio climático.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

debilitar
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
La larga enfermedad debilitó al anciano.
A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

apresurarse
Meaning
to move or act with great speed; to rush
Example
We need to hurry or we'll be late.
Necesitamos apresurarnos o llegaremos tarde.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

flojo
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
El negocio está flojo durante la temporada de lluvias.
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

ladera
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Subieron por la ladera de hierba para ver la puesta de sol.
C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

excretar
Meaning
to eliminate waste matter from the body
Example
Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.
Los humanos excretan dióxido de carbono a través de la respiración.
C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

cerca
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
El pueblo está cerca del río.
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

partícula
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Una partícula de polvo flotaba en la luz del sol.
B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

cordero
Meaning
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
Example
The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.
El pequeño cordero siguió a su madre por todas partes.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

resolver
Meaning
to solve a problem; to decide firmly
Example
The manager resolves the conflict between employees.
El gerente resuelve el conflicto entre los empleados.
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

adornar
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
El salón fue adornado con flores para la boda.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

nomenclatura
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
La nomenclatura química puede ser difícil para los principiantes de entender.
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

recibir
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
Ella recibe un regalo de su amiga.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

overpower

dominar
Meaning
To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.
Example
The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.
Los soldados lograron dominar las fuerzas enemigas.
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

frugalidad
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
La frugalidad es esencial para ahorrar dinero de manera efectiva.
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

seco
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
Las hojas secas se desmoronaron bajo sus pies.
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

arroz inflado
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
Disfruto comer arroz inflado como un bocadillo saludable.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

operating

operando
Meaning
to control or manage the functioning of something
Example
The company has been operating in this market for five years.
La compañía ha estado operando en este mercado durante cinco años.
A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

salud
Meaning
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example
Exercise is important for good health.
El ejercicio es importante para una buena salud.
B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

estricto; que exige el cumplimiento exacto de las reglas
Meaning
demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous
Example
The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.
El maestro es muy estricto con las fechas límite de las tareas.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

insuperable
Meaning
Too great to be overcome.
Example
The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.
Los exploradores enfrentaron obstáculos insuperables en el desierto.
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

estratégico
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Las políticas estratégicas mejoran la competitividad.
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

ocupado
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
La habitación está ocupada, por favor espere afuera.
C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

lingüista
Meaning
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
Example
She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.
Ella es una lingüista que habla seis idiomas con fluidez.
B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

desactualizado
Meaning
obsolete; no longer current
Example
This computer software is completely outdated.
Este software de computadora está completamente desactualizado.
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.
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

asentimiento
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
Ella asintió con la cabeza en silencio.
C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

atril
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
La profesora colocó sus notas en el atril antes de comenzar su conferencia.
C1 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

cumplimiento
Meaning
The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.
Example
Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.
El sueño de convertirse en doctora finalmente se hizo realidad.
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

ordenar, prohibir
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
El juez prohibió a la empresa continuar con sus actividades.
C2 adjective /ʌkˈsɔːriəs/

uxorious

excesivamente afectuoso con la esposa
Meaning
excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife
Example
He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said.
Él era tan uxorio que estuvo de acuerdo con todo lo que su esposa decía.
B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

músculo
Meaning
a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
Example
Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.
El ejercicio regular ayuda a fortalecer tu músculo.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

crueldad
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
Su crueldad hirió profundamente sus sentimientos.
B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

terrible; espantoso; horrible
Meaning
extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible
Example
The weather was dreadful during our vacation.
El clima fue terrible durante nuestras vacaciones.
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

torcido
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
El cuadro en la pared estaba colgado ligeramente torcido.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

impeachar
Meaning
To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.
Example
The parliament voted to impeach the president.
El parlamento votó para impugnar al presidente.
C1 adjective /ˈʌndərhænd/

underhand

engañoso
Meaning
done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
Example
The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.
El político fue acusado de usar tácticas engañosas para ganar las elecciones.
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

suposición
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
Su plan estaba basado en la suposición de que el mercado se recuperaría rápidamente.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

engatusar
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
Ella logró engatusar a su amiga para que se uniera al viaje.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

nova
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
Los astrónomos descubrieron una nueva nova en la constelación.
C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

excesivamente preocupado por los detalles menores o reglas
Meaning
Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.
Example
Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.
Sus explicaciones pedantes hicieron que la conferencia fuera aburrida.
C2 adjective /ˈven.tʃər.əs/

Venturous

aventurero; audaz
Meaning
willing to take risks; adventurous; bold
Example
The venturous explorer climbed the dangerous mountain.
El explorador aventurero subió la peligrosa montaña.
C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

discrecional
Meaning
Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.
Example
He set aside some discretionary income for travel.
Él apartó algo de ingreso discrecional para viajar.
C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

flauta pequeña
Meaning
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
Example
She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.
Ella tocó una melodía animada en el piccolo durante el concierto.