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C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

sofocar / asfixiar
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Ella sofocó el fuego con una manta.
C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

estrictamente; de manera inflexible
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
Las reglas son estrictamente aplicadas en esta institución.
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

extremadamente sucio
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
Vivía en una habitación sucia con muebles rotos.
C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

buscar atención o aplausos comportándose de manera ostentosa
Meaning
To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.
Example
The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.
El actor fue acusado de hacer granstand durante el evento benéfico.
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

decapitar
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
El relato histórico describe cómo el traidor fue decapitado como castigo.
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

antagonismo
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
Había un claro antagonismo entre los dos partidos políticos.
C1 noun ˈnærətɪv staɪl

narrative style

estilo narrativo
Meaning
The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.
Example
Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional.
El estilo narrativo de Dickens es cautivador y emocional.
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

templado y agradablemente cálido; reconfortante.
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
Disfrutamos de una caminata en una suave tarde de verano.
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

milagroso; asombroso; extraordinario
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
Su recuperación milagrosa sorprendió a todos los médicos.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

extremista
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
El gobierno está tomando medidas para prevenir actividades extremistas.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

perjurio
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
Fue condenada por perjurio después de dar pruebas falsas.
C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

luchar, pelear
Meaning
to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent
Example
The company is grappling with financial difficulties.
La compañía está luchando con dificultades financieras.
C1 verb /dɪˈbɑːr/

debar

prohibir
Meaning
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
Example
He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.
Fue descalificado de la competencia debido al engaño.
C1 noun ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns

media dominance

dominio de los medios
Meaning
The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.
Example
The internet has enhanced media dominance globally.
Internet ha aumentado el dominio de los medios a nivel mundial.
C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

atribuir, asignar
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
Muchos eruditos atribuyen el poema a un autor desconocido.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

maligno
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
Los doctores confirmaron que el tumor era maligno.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

conocimiento secreto
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
Ella estaba al tanto de las discusiones confidenciales.
C1 adjective /ˈhɪd.i.əs/

Hideous

horrible; espantoso; grotesco
Meaning
extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust
Example
The monster in the movie had a hideous appearance.
El monstruo en la película tenía una apariencia espantosa.
C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

obstáculo
Meaning
Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.
Example
Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.
La falta de fondos fue un obstáculo importante para el proyecto.
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

aristócrata; persona de nobleza
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
El aristócrata vivía en un castillo magnífico.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

interés anormal en temas perturbadores o desagradables
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
Ella tenía una fascinación mórbida por las historias de crímenes.
C1 noun /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.ti/

inequity

inequidad
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.
Example
Social inequity continues to be a global issue.
La inequidad social sigue siendo un problema global.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

desinteresado
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
El juez se mantuvo desinteresado en el caso.
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

almacén
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
El almacén actuaba como un storehouse para todos los productos importados.
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

polizón
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
La tripulación descubrió un polizón escondido en el compartimento de carga.
C1 noun /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/

tactician

estratega
Meaning
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
Example
Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.
Napoleón era un brillante táctico.
C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

endémico
Meaning
Native and restricted to a certain place.
Example
The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
El tigre de Bengala es endémico del subcontinente indio.
C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

ración
Meaning
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
Example
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.
Durante la guerra, cada familia recibía una ración semanal de arroz.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

compensatorio
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
El tribunal le otorgó daños compensatorios.
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

peleador / desordenado
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
A pesar de ser pequeño, era un peleador audaz.
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 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

tribunal
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
El caso se escuchó en un tribunal internacional.
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

pinzas
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
Usa los pínchers para quitar el carbón caliente de manera segura.
C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

cortar, romper relaciones
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
Tuvo que cortar los lazos con la empresa después de la disputa.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrɪz.li/

grisly

espantoso
Meaning
causing horror or disgust
Example
The police discovered a grisly scene at the crime site.
La policía descubrió una escena espantosa en el lugar del crimen.
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

tardío
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
Me envió una tarjeta de cumpleaños tardía.
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

ginecología
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
Decidió especializarse en ginecología después de la escuela de medicina.
C1 noun /ˈɡæm.ət/

gamut

rango completo
Meaning
The complete range or scope of something.
Example
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes.
Sus emociones pasaron del gozo a la tristeza en solo unos minutos.
C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

brutalidad
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
La brutalidad del ataque conmocionó a toda la comunidad.
C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

enlace
Meaning
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
Example
She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.
Ella trabaja como un enlace entre la empresa y sus clientes.
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.
C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

percepción
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
Su percepción empresarial ayudó a la empresa a crecer rápidamente.
C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

sketch
Meaning
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
Example
The students performed a funny skit at the event.
Los estudiantes realizaron un divertido sketch en el evento.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

contrapunto
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
Su actitud tranquila fue un contrapunto a su ira.
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

hipócrita y moralista
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
Él dio un discurso hipócrita sobre la honestidad mientras él mismo era corrupto.
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 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

imitación humorística
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
El comediante parodió el discurso del político para entretener al público.
C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

peculiar e individual
Meaning
Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.
Example
His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.
Su comportamiento idiosincrático lo diferenciaba de sus compañeros.
C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

coherencia
Meaning
The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
Example
The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.
El ensayo carecía de coherencia, lo que dificultaba su seguimiento.
C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

veneración
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
Muchas culturas muestran veneración por sus antepasados.
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

mundano
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
Ella intentó escapar de su rutina mundana viajando.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.floʊ/

inflow

flujo
Meaning
The movement of things such as money, people, or water into a place.
Example
The inflow of tourists boosted the local economy.
El flujo de turistas impulsó la economía local.
C1 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

emergente
Meaning
Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation
Example
The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.
La tecnología emergente está revolucionando las industrias.
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

machacar
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
ella machó las papas antes de servir la cena.
C1 adjective /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

judicial

judicial
Meaning
relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice
Example
The new law faced strong judicial review before implementation.
La nueva ley enfrentó una fuerte revisión judicial antes de su implementación.
C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

transferible
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
Las habilidades que aprendas aquí son transferibles a otros trabajos.
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

estratósfera
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
La estratósfera proporciona un entorno único.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

invertir
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
Él invirtió el vaso para dejar que el agua se drenara.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

indignado
Meaning
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.
Example
She was indignant when accused of cheating.
Ella estaba indignada cuando la acusaron de hacer trampa.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

intolerancia
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
Su intolerancia le impidió aceptar a personas con creencias diferentes.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

rebelde
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
El maestro luchaba por manejar a los estudiantes rebeldes.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

derrotista
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
Su actitud derrotista desanimó al resto del equipo.
C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

intersectar
Meaning
to cross or pass through each other
Example
The two roads intersect at the city center.
Los dos caminos se intersectan en el centro de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

partido de práctica
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
El equipo tuvo un partido de práctica antes de que comenzara la temporada oficial.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

sumamente dañino
Meaning
Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
Example
The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.
La enfermedad virulenta se extendió rápidamente por la región.
C1 noun /ˈɛləkwəns/

eloquence

elocuencia
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Example
His eloquence in speech won him great respect.
Su elocuencia en el discurso le ganó mucho respeto.
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.
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

afirmación
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
La afirmación diaria del autoestima aumenta la confianza.
C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

no verbal
Meaning
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
Example
Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
Las señales no verbales juegan un papel crucial en la comunicación efectiva.
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

teología
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
Ella está cursando una carrera en teología en la universidad.
C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

víbora
Meaning
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young
Example
The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.
La víbora se enrolló cuando sintió el peligro.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

understudy

doble de reparto
Meaning
An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.
Example
The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill.
El doble de reparto actuó cuando el actor principal se enfermó.
C1 noun /ʌnˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/

unfaithfulness

infidelidad
Meaning
the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity
Example
His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.
Su infidelidad llevó al fin de su matrimonio.
C1 noun /rɪˈpjuːt/

repute

reputación
Meaning
the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
Example
He is a scholar of great repute in his field.
Él es un académico de gran reputación en su campo.
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

sanción
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
El gobierno impuso sanciones económicas al país.
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

campeón / ganador
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
Él es el nuevo campeón del torneo de boxeo.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

sensible
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
Los humanos son seres sentientes capaces de razonar.
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

pragmático
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
Él adoptó un enfoque pragmático para resolver la crisis financiera.
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

catártico
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
Escribir sobre las emociones puede ser una experiencia catártica.
C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

croché
Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
Ella aprendió a hacer un suéter de lana para el invierno.
C1 noun /stents/

stents

stents
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
Los stents fueron colocados con éxito utilizando técnicas robóticas.
C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

desentrañar
Meaning
To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.
Example
The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.
El detective trabajó arduamente para desentrañar el misterio.
C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

rito
Meaning
a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.
El rito de la boda se realizó con gran solemnidad.
C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

conspirar
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
Las dos empresas conspiraron para fijar los precios en el mercado.
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

humanizar
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
La maestra trató de humanizar la lección con historias personales.
C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

antídoto
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.
El doctor administró rápidamente un antídoto para el veneno de serpiente.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

respuesta rápida
Meaning
To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.
Example
He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.
Él rápidamente respondió que no era su culpa.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

percolar
Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
El agua de lluvia percoló a través del suelo hacia el agua subterránea.
C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

enfermo
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
El paciente enfermo comenzó a recuperarse lentamente después del tratamiento.
C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

registrar desordenadamente
Meaning
to search through something in a disorderly way
Example
He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.
Él registró el cajón en busca de sus llaves.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

revitalizar
Meaning
To restore energy and effectiveness to something.
Example
The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.
Las nuevas políticas tienen como objetivo revitalizar la economía.
C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

lealtad
Meaning
Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Example
Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.
Los soldados hacen un juramento de lealtad a su país.
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

alto (una voz de canto de adulto)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
Ella cantaba la parte del alto en el coro hermosamente.
C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

implacable
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
La lucha implacable de los luchadores por la libertad condujo a la victoria.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

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

polyglot

persona políglota
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
Ella es una persona políglota, fluida en inglés, español y bengalí.
C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

parroquial
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.
Example
His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.
Su visión parroquial le impidió entender los problemas globales.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

ideológico
Meaning
Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Example
The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.
Las dos partes están divididas por profundas diferencias ideológicas.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

langosta
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
Las langostas destruyeron todo el campo de trigo.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

castaña de agua
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
Las castañas de agua añaden un buen crujido a los platos salteados.
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

saturar
Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
La lluvia intensa saturó el suelo en minutos.
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

reflujo; bajamar
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
Los pescadores esperaron el reflujo antes de regresar a la orilla.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

potable
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
Los aldeanos no tenían acceso a agua potable.
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

pradera
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
Las vacas pastaban tranquilamente en la pradera verde.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

desembarcar
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
Los pasajeros desembarcaron del avión después del aterrizaje.
C1 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

entender
Meaning
To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.
Example
It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.
Es difícil entender las profundidades del océano.
C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

enunciar
Meaning
to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly
Example
The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.
El maestro le pidió que enunciara cada palabra.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

fuera de servicio, desaparecido
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
La empresa se volvió defunta después de la crisis financiera.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

maniaco
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
El conductor estaba conduciendo como un maníaco.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi

indispensable competency

competencia indispensable
Meaning
Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.
Example
Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century.
La alfabetización digital es una competencia indispensable en el siglo XXI.
C1 adjective ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl

hypothetical

hipotético, supuesto, teórico
Meaning
Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.
Example
The discussion was based on hypothetical scenarios.
La discusión se basó en escenarios hipotéticos.
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

representante
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
Ella votó por proxy en la reunión.
C1 noun ˈɪn.fər.əns

inference

inferencia
Meaning
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning; logical deduction.
Example
Scientists make inferences based on experimental data.
Los científicos hacen inferencias basadas en datos experimentales.
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

armonización
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
La armonización con las emociones mejora las relaciones.
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

lleno
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
El mercado estaba lleno de compradores.
C1 verb /ˌʌn.dəˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

undercharge

cobrar menos
Meaning
To charge less than the correct or fair amount.
Example
The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.
El tendero accidentalmente me cobró menos por las compras.
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

pantalones ajustados
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
Ella compró un nuevo par de leggings negros para el gimnasio.
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

pentágono
Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
El Pentágono es uno de los edificios gubernamentales más icónicos de los Estados Unidos.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

semejanza; parecido
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
El retrato muestra una gran semejanza con su abuela.
C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

delirio
Meaning
An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.
Example
The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.
El paciente experimentó delirio después de la cirugía debido a los fuertes medicamentos.