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B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

matanza / asesinato
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
El ejército mató a cientos de soldados enemigos.
C2 verb /ˈvaʊtʃ.seɪf/

vouchsafe

conceder
Meaning
to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner
Example
He vouchsafed them a rare smile.
Él les concedió una rara sonrisa.
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.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

adornar
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
Ella adornó el plato con hojas frescas de cilantro.
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.
A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

desorden
Meaning
A state of disorder or untidiness.
Example
The kids left the room in a complete mess.
Los niños dejaron la habitación en un completo desorden.
A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

congelar
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
El agua se congela a cero grados Celsius.
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

evocar
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
La vieja canción evocó recuerdos de su infancia.
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

indicador
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
La fiebre alta a menudo es un indicador de infección.
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

legislatura
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
La legislatura redacta leyes para la gobernanza.
A2 verb /kɪd/

kid

bromear
Meaning
to joke or tease; to speak in a playful manner
Example
I'm just kidding with you.
Solo estoy bromeando contigo.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

disputatious

disputador
Meaning
fond of or given to argument and debate
Example
His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations.
Su naturaleza disputadora a menudo llevaba a conversaciones acaloradas.
B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

suite
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
Se hospedaron en la suite presidencial del hotel.
C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

un pequeño corral o jaula para gallinas u otras aves
Meaning
a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds
Example
The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.
El granjero revisaba las gallinas en el corral todas las mañanas.
B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

maratón
Meaning
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
Example
She completed the marathon in under four hours.
Ella completó el maratón en menos de cuatro horas.
A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

cruel; mezquino; desagradable
Meaning
unkind; cruel; nasty
Example
Don't be so mean to your little sister.
No seas tan cruel con tu hermana pequeña.
A1 verb /θɪŋk/

think

pensar
Meaning
to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something
Example
I think this is a good idea.
Yo pienso que esta es una buena idea.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

marco
Meaning
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.
Example
Frameworks define the basis of systems.
Los marcos definen la base de los sistemas.
B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

superficie; capa superior
Meaning
the outside part or uppermost layer of something
Example
The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.
El submarino emergió a la superficie del océano.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

influyente; persuasivo
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
Ella es una líder influyente en la comunidad.
C1 noun /ˈves.tɪdʒ/

Vestige

vestigio
Meaning
a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
Example
No vestige of the ancient city remains.
No queda ningún vestigio de la antigua ciudad.
A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

camello
Meaning
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
Example
The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.
El camello caminó lentamente por la arena del desierto.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

consort

compañero, consorte real
Meaning
To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.
Example
He was criticized for consorting with criminals.
Fue criticado por asociarse con criminales.
A1 verb /ˈtrævəl/

travel

viajar
Meaning
to make a journey, typically to a distant or unfamiliar place
Example
I love to travel around the world and explore new cultures.
Me encanta viajar por el mundo y explorar nuevas culturas.
C1 adjective /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

deteriorado
Meaning
Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.
Example
They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.
Cruzaron un puente de madera deteriorado sobre el río.
C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

maldad; rencor; animosidad;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
No había malicia en su crítica, solo retroalimentación honesta.
C1 noun /oʊˈbɪt.ʃu.er.i/

Obituary

obituario
Meaning
a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person
Example
The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.
El periódico publicó su obituario ayer.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

censo
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
El gobierno realizó un censo para actualizar los datos demográficos.
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

bacteria
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
El doctor explicó que un solo bacterium puede multiplicarse rápidamente bajo las condiciones adecuadas.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈtru/

Untrue

falso; incorrecto
Meaning
not true; false; incorrect
Example
His statement about the incident was completely untrue.
Su declaración sobre el incidente fue completamente falsa.
C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

congestionar
Meaning
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
Example
Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.
El tráfico pesado puede congestionarse las calles de la ciudad durante la hora punta.
C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

proceso de producción de cetonas
Meaning
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
Example
Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.
La cetogénesis ocurre durante el ayuno o dietas bajas en carbohidratos.
C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

venta de boletos de lotería
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.
La caridad decidió rifar una bicicleta para recaudar fondos.
B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

militar
Meaning
The armed forces of a country.
Example
The military was called for assistance.
El ejército fue llamado para asistencia.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

supererogatorio
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
Su donación fue supererogatoria, mucho más allá de lo que alguien había pedido.
A2 noun /ˈʌn.jən/

Onion

cebolla
Meaning
a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell, made up of many layers
Example
I need to chop some onions for the curry recipe.
Necesito cortar algunas cebollas para la receta de curry.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

desacuerdo
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
Su desacuerdo sobre el tema causó un retraso en el proyecto.
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

magistrado
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
El magistrado presidió el caso penal menor.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

compostaje
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
El compostaje reduce los desechos y mejora la fertilidad del suelo.
C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

carro fúnebre;
Meaning
a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car
Example
The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.
El carro fúnebre negro se dirigió lentamente al cementerio, seguido por una procesión de dolientes.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

símbolo
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
La paloma es un símbolo de paz.
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

envío a prisión / detención
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
El juez ordenó el envío del acusado a la custodia.
C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

un pequeño racimo o trozo
Meaning
A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.
Example
A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.
Una wisp de humo subió por la chimenea.
B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

unión
Meaning
the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states
Example
The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.
La unión de las dos empresas creó una poderosa corporación.
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

contratista
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
El contratista completó el proyecto de construcción a tiempo.
C1 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

inflexibilidad
Meaning
the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability
Example
The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.
La inflexibilidad de las reglas causó retrasos innecesarios.
C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

Tradiciones indígenas
Meaning
Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.
Example
Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.
Las tradiciones indígenas en los Chittagong Hill Tracts son únicas.
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

pequeña debilidad
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
A pesar de sus pequeñas debilidades, ella lo quería.
C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

inaugurar
Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
El alcalde inaugurará el nuevo puente mañana.
C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

ostentación
Meaning
excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy
Example
The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.
La fiesta del multimillonario estaba llena de ostentación y lujo.
B2 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

Hospitable

amable y acogedor con extraños o invitados; generoso en recibir huéspedes
Meaning
friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests
Example
The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.
La gente local fue muy amable con los turistas.
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

carbón duro
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
La fábrica usaba antracita como su fuente primaria de combustible.
C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

anarquista
Meaning
a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority
Example
The anarchist group protested against state control.
El grupo anarquista protestó contra el control estatal.
B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

cubano
Meaning
relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture
Example
We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.
Disfrutamos de un delicioso café cubano en el café.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/

turncoat

traidor
Meaning
a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group
Example
He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party.
Fue etiquetado como traidor después de unirse al partido político rival.
A2 noun /ˈfiːvər/

fever

fiebre
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal
Example
He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever.
No pudo ir a trabajar porque tenía fiebre alta.
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

aniquilar
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
La explosión aniquiló toda la aldea.
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

horca
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
El criminal fue llevado a la horca al amanecer.
C1 adjective ˌʌn.pəˈtɜːbd

unperturbed

no preocupado o perturbado por algo; calmado y compuesto
Meaning
Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.
Example
She remained unperturbed despite the challenges.
Ella permaneció tranquila a pesar de los desafíos.
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.
C2 verb /raɪv/

rive

rasgar
Meaning
to tear apart violently
Example
The earthquake rived the ground in several places.
El terremoto desgarró el suelo en varios lugares.
B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

concluir
Meaning
to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration
Example
We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.
Terminaremos la reunión a las cinco en punto.
C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

heterodoxo
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
El profesor era conocido por sus puntos de vista heterodoxos sobre la religión.
B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

ofender
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
Sus comentarios groseros ofendieron a muchas personas en la reunión.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

turbante
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
El hombre sij usó un turbante colorido.
A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

estilo
Meaning
a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression
Example
She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.
Ella tiene su propio estilo único de escribir que cautiva a los lectores.
C1 verb /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

disconcert

desconcertar
Meaning
To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.
Example
The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team.
El cambio repentino de planes desconcertó al equipo.
C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

representar
Meaning
to represent or be a typical example of something
Example
His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.
Su estilo de liderazgo representa la nueva cultura corporativa.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

terminación
Meaning
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
Example
The termination of the contract caused financial loss.
La terminación del contrato causó una pérdida financiera.
A1 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

maravilloso
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
She had a wonderful time at the party.
Ella tuvo un tiempo maravilloso en la fiesta.
A1 verb /iːt/

eat

comer
Meaning
to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it
Example
We eat dinner at 7 PM.
Comemos la cena a las 7 p. m.
C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

cripta
Meaning
an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place
Example
The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.
Los turistas exploraron la antigua cripta debajo de la catedral.
A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

extraño; inusual; diferente de lo que es normal o esperado
Meaning
strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected
Example
That's an odd way to solve the problem.
Esa es una forma extraña de resolver el problema.
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

afligido
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
La familia afligida recibió muchas condolencias.
C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

deliberaciones
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
Las deliberaciones sobre sostenibilidad continuaron durante horas.
A2 noun /ˈfɑːr.mər/

Farmer

agricultor
Meaning
a person who grows crops or raises animals for food or profit
Example
The farmer planted rice in the fertile fields this season.
El agricultor plantó arroz en los campos fértiles esta temporada.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

predisponer
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
Sus genes pueden predisponerlo a la diabetes.
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

competidor, pretendiente
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
Ella es una fuerte contendiente para el cargo de alcaldesa.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

deficiencia; falta; defecto
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
A pesar de sus muchos talentos, tiene algunas deficiencias.
C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

espiral
Meaning
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
Example
The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.
La huella dactilar mostraba un patrón claro de espiral.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

indiscriminadamente
Meaning
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
Example
The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.
La empresa despidió a los empleados indiscriminadamente sin considerar su rendimiento.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

antilogía
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
La declaración del político fue criticada por su antilogía.
A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

mamá
Meaning
an informal word for mother
Example
My mom makes the best homemade food.
Mi mamá hace la mejor comida casera.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

decagramo
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
El paquete pesaba exactamente un decagramo.
C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

fisiocracia
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
La fisiocracia enfatizó la importancia de la agricultura en la riqueza nacional.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpeɪl/

impale

empalar
Meaning
to pierce or fix something with a sharp object
Example
The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear.
El caballero fue empalado por la lanza del enemigo.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

poderoso
Meaning
having great power or strength; very strong or impressive
Example
The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.
El poderoso río fluye por el corazón del país.
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

concesión
Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
El gerente ofreció un bono como un obsequio a los empleados descontentos.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

textil
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
Bangladesh es famoso por su industria textil de alta calidad.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

interlocutor
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue
Example
She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.
Ella era una interlocutora hábil durante el debate.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

funcional
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
El diseño de la silla es simple pero altamente funcional.
A2 adverb /twaɪs/

twice

dos veces
Meaning
two times
Example
I have seen that movie twice.
He visto esa película dos veces.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

infección
Meaning
the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.
El doctor recetó antibióticos para tratar la infección bacteriana en su garganta.
C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

reestructuración
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
La compañía pasó por un proceso de reestructuración para mejorar la eficiencia.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

imprudencia; descuido; temeridad
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
Su imprudencia financiera llevó a la quiebra en solo dos años.
C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

finalidad
Meaning
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
Example
The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.
La decisión del juez le dio al caso una sensación de finalidad.
B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

principio
Meaning
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Example
Honesty is a key principle of leadership.
La honestidad es un principio clave del liderazgo.
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.
C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

levantar
Meaning
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
Example
The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.
Los trabajadores tuvieron que levantar la piedra pesada para despejar el camino.
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

encoger
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
El suéter se encogió después de lavar en agua caliente.
C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

innecesario
Meaning
Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.
Example
The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.
La película fue criticada por su violencia innecesaria
A2 noun /wɪnd/

Wind

viento
Meaning
the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
Example
The wind blew the leaves off the trees.
El viento sopló las hojas de los árboles.
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

legar por testamento
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
El científico legó sus papeles de investigación a la universidad.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

contiguo
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
Las dos casas contiguas compartieron una pared.
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

amable como un tío
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
Él tenía una manera avuncular que hacía sentir cómodos a todos.
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

acceso al trono / aceptación de un tratado
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
La ascensión del rey al trono fue celebrada con gran ceremonia.
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

uso de seudónimo
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
La autora mantuvo el uso de seudónimo durante toda su carrera.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

irreligioso
Meaning
Indifferent or hostile to religion
Example
Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.
Algunas personas en la comunidad lo consideran irreligioso porque nunca asiste a los servicios religiosos.
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

escarcha
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
Los árboles estaban cubiertos con una capa blanca de escarcha después de la fría noche.
B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

dejar caer o desechar algo descuidadamente
Meaning
to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly
Example
He dumped all the trash into the bin.
Él tiró toda la basura en el bote.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

glamoroso; atractivo; de moda;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
La actriz se veía glamorosa en su vestido de diseñador en la ceremonia de premios.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

resplandeciente
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
El sol resplandeciente iluminó todo el valle.
B1 noun /ɡæŋ/

gang

pandilla
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
La pandilla fue arrestada por la policía anoche.
C2 adjective /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

juridical

jurídico
Meaning
Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
Example
The case raised important juridical questions.
El caso planteó importantes preguntas jurídicas.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

azufre
Meaning
Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.
Example
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.
El predicador habló de fuego y azufre para advertir a la congregación.
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

epicurista
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
El chef preparó un banquete epicurista para los invitados.
B2 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

alabar excesivamente o insinceramente para ganar favor
Meaning
to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor
Example
He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
Él intentó halagar a su jefe para obtener una promoción.
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

literatos
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
El evento fue asistido por poetas, críticos y otros miembros de los literatos.
C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

infusión
Meaning
the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid
Example
She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.
Ella preparó una infusión calmante de té de manzanilla.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

electoral
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
El proceso electoral en el país ha sido reformado en los últimos años.