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C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

calabaza serpiente
Meaning
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.
La calabaza serpiente crece en una forma retorcida y serpenteante en el jardín.
C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

endocrino
Meaning
Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Example
The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.
El sistema endocrino regula el metabolismo y el crecimiento.
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

unitario
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
La iglesia unitaria es conocida por su enfoque inclusivo y de mente abierta.
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

asegurar
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
Ellos aseguraron las trampillas antes de la tormenta.
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

sentarse perezosamente
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
Se desplomó en el sofá después de un largo día de trabajo.
C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

Rangoon creeper
Meaning
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
Example
The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.
El Rangoon creeper cubrió toda la cerca con sus flores de fragancia dulce.
C2 adjective /ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

adipose

adiposo
Meaning
Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.
Example
The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature.
El doctor explicó que el tejido era principalmente adiposo en la naturaleza.
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

sacerdotal
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
El ritual tenía un carácter claramente sacerdotal.
C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

sociable
Meaning
Fond of company; sociable.
Example
She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.
Es una persona sociable que disfruta conocer gente nueva.
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

elogioso
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
El libro estaba lleno de comentarios elogiosos sobre el autor.
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

sistema judicial
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
El sistema judicial asegura que las leyes se apliquen de manera justa.
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

estriar
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
La superficie de la roca fue estriada por el movimiento glaciar.
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

restos; sobras
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
Los restos de la cena fueron dados al perro.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

codicioso
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
Le lanzó una mirada codiciosa cuando mostró su nuevo reloj.
C2 verb /vɔːnt/

vaunt

presumir
Meaning
to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way
Example
He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues.
A menudo alardeaba de sus logros frente a sus colegas.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

indissoluble

Indisoluble
Meaning
Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.
Example
Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond.
El matrimonio alguna vez fue considerado un vínculo indisoluble.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪrəl/

virile

viril
Meaning
having traditionally masculine qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual vigor
Example
The actor was admired for his virile appearance.
El actor fue admirado por su apariencia viril.
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

moralista
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
El autor fue conocido como un estricto moralista en sus escritos.
C2 adjective /ˈkwɒdreɪt/

quadrate

cuadrado
Meaning
square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something
Example
The tiles had a neat quadrate shape that made the floor look orderly.
Las baldosas tenían una forma cuadrada ordenada que hacía que el piso se viera ordenado.
C2 noun /ˈɔː.rɪ.fɪs/

orifice

orificio
Meaning
an opening or hole, especially in the body or a device
Example
The medicine was applied through a small orifice in the device.
El medicamento se aplicó a través de un pequeño orificio en el dispositivo.
C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

parto
Meaning
The act of giving birth; childbirth.
Example
The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.
El médico explicó las etapas del parto a los estudiantes.
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

de mala cabeza
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
La política fue considerada de mala cabeza y perjudicial.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

sobrenatural
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
Ella tenía una habilidad preternatural para mantenerse tranquila en cualquier crisis.
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

corona pequeña
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
Ella llevaba una delicada corona pequeña en su cabeza para la ceremonia.
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

remitente
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
El remitente envió las mercancías al almacén.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

animosidad / propósito
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
Su discurso fue impulsado por animosidad contra la política.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominioso
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
El equipo sufrió una ignominiosa derrota en la final.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

dejar atónito
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Los trucos del mago dejaron atónita a la audiencia.
C2 adjective /ræpˈtɔːriəl/

raptorial

rapaz
Meaning
Relating to birds of prey or predatory behavior.
Example
The eagle is a raptorial bird with sharp talons.
El águila es un ave rapaz con garras afiladas.
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

manzana de crema
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
La manzana de crema tiene una textura dulce y cremosa.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

revisión
Meaning
The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.
Example
The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.
La revisión del contrato tomó más tiempo de lo esperado.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

malinterpretar
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Él malinterpretó las instrucciones del profesor e hizo la tarea incorrectamente.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

gris, antiguo
Meaning
gray or white with age; very old and respected
Example
The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.
El viejo roble se erguía como un testigo de siglos de historia.
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

conceptualización
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
La conceptualización de ciudades renovables es innovadora.
C2 noun /ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

quisling

traidor
Meaning
A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.
Example
During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders.
Durante la guerra, fue etiquetado como un quisling por ayudar a los invasores.
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

exégesis
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
El profesor dio una exégesis detallada del pasaje bíblico.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

gritos o silbidos de desaprobación o acoso sexual
Meaning
A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.
Example
The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.
La actriz ignoró los catcalls de la multitud.
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

biocida
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
Los biocidas ayudan a controlar las plagas y reducir la propagación de enfermedades.
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

saquear
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
Los bandidos saquearon el pueblo por la noche.
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

suplicar
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
Él suplicó al juez por misericordia.
C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

ubicuidad
Meaning
The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
Example
The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.
La ubicuidad de los teléfonos inteligentes ha transformado la comunicación.
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

alto y torpe
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
El adolescente torpe tropezó mientras intentaba bailar.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

embarazar / impregnar
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
El científico utilizó un método para impregnar el material con resina.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

penitente
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
El sacerdote dio un sermón penitente sobre el perdón.
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.
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

azotar o flagelar a alguien como una forma de castigo o auto-disciplina
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
En la historia, algunos monjes se flagelaban como penitencia.
C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

dulce
Meaning
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
Example
She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.
Ella estaba encantada por su dulce voz.
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

campamento improvisado
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
Los escaladores instalaron un campamento improvisado en la ladera de la montaña.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

mirada oblicua
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
Ella le lanzó una mirada oblicua a través de la habitación.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

antiquario
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
El antiquario pasó años recolectando manuscritos raros del período medieval.
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

húmedo y frío
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
El sótano estaba oscuro y húmedo, con un olor desagradable.
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

armonioso
Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
Las voces del coro eran armoniosas y llenaron la sala de belleza.
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

despreciar
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
Él nunca despreciaba a aquellos que tenían menos fortuna que él.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

misogamia
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
Su misogamia le impidió establecerse con una pareja.
C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

depravación
Meaning
moral corruption; wickedness
Example
The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.
La película retrata la depravación moral de una sociedad corrupta.
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

sensato
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
Era sensato llevar un paraguas en un día lluvioso.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

almizclado
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
El perfume tenía una fragancia almizclada.
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

triste
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
La balada triste trajo lágrimas a sus ojos.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

rogar
Meaning
To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.
Example
She entreated him to stay a little longer.
Ella le rogó que se quedara un poco más.
C2 adjective /ɡrʌf/

gruff

rudo
Meaning
Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.
Example
Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.
A pesar de su comportamiento rudo, era muy amable.
C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

torre de perforación
Meaning
A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.
Example
The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.
Los trabajadores ensamblaron una torre de perforación en el sitio de perforación de petróleo.
C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

esfuerzo, huella de un golpe
Meaning
an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power
Example
By dint of hard work, he achieved success.
Por dint de trabajo duro, logró el éxito.
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

inhumar
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
Ellos inhumaron al guerrero con todos los honores.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

incompresible
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
Los líquidos generalmente se consideran incomprensibles.
C2 adverb /ˌfɔːrθˈwɪθ/

Forthwith

inmediatamente; sin demora; al instante
Meaning
immediately; without delay; at once
Example
The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith.
El gerente ordenó al empleado detener la práctica peligrosa de inmediato.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

superfluidad
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
La habitación estaba llena de una superfluidad de decoraciones.
C2 verb /ʌnˈjoʊk/

unyoke

desenganchar
Meaning
To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.
Example
The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work.
El agricultor desenganchó los bueyes después de un largo día de trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

misiva
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Envió una larga misiva al gobernador.
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

maldición
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
La bruja pronunció una terrible maldición sobre sus enemigos.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪnəri/

finery

ropa o adornos lujosos
Meaning
expensive or elaborate clothes, decorations, or accessories
Example
She attended the party in her finest finery.
Ella asistió a la fiesta con su mejor vestimenta.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

interrogativo
Meaning
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
Example
The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.
El tono interrogativo del abogado hizo sentir incómodo al testigo.
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

langur
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
El langoor estaba sentado en la rama del árbol comiendo frutas.
C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

suelo arcilloso fértil
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
El suelo de loam es ideal para la agricultura debido a su contenido de nutrientes.
C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

embelesar
Meaning
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
Example
The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.
La belleza del atardecer cautivó a los viajeros.
C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

arrepentido
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
Ella estaba arrepentida después de darse cuenta de su error.
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

enrollar o torcer juntos; enrollar o entrelazar
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
Las vides se enrollan alrededor del tronco del árbol.
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

rudo
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
Su respuesta brusca terminó la conversación.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

ciudadano de la ciudad
Meaning
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
Example
In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.
En la Edad Media, un burgues tenía derecho a votar y a poseer propiedad.
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

deponente
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
El deponente confirmó la exactitud de la declaración durante el juicio.
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

gobierno de la multitud
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
La protesta se convirtió en mobocracia cuando la multitud comenzó a destruir propiedades.
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
Las instrucciones complicadas solo sirvieron para confundirme.
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

tronco de árbol
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
El tronco del árbol era grueso y fuerte.
C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

electrodo positivo
Meaning
The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.
Example
The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.
El electrodo positivo de la batería se corroyó después de un uso prolongado.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

centrípeto
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
La fuerza centrípeta mantiene a los planetas en órbita alrededor del sol.
C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

perseverancia
Meaning
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
Example
His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.
Su perseverancia en alcanzar sus metas fue inspiradora.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

cobertura externa
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
La serpiente pierde su cobertura externa a medida que crece.
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

tela de yute
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
El agricultor guardó grano en sacos de hessian.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

metrónomo
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
Ella practicaba el piano con un metrónomo para mantener el ritmo constante.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

abreviado
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
La reunión fue abreviada debido a las limitaciones de tiempo.
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

antesala
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
Los invitados esperaron en la antesala antes de ser llamados adentro.
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

común, del pueblo
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
Sus gustos eran bastante comunes, prefiriendo comida y ropa simples.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

deshonroso; vil; indigno
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
Sus acciones deshonrosas traicionaron la confianza de sus amigos.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

mezcla confusa; un montón de cosas mezcladas
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
La habitación era una mezcla confusa de muebles viejos, libros y decoraciones aleatorias.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

idea trillada
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Su discurso estaba lleno de viejas ideas trilladas sobre el trabajo duro.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

convolución, curva compleja o estructura
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
El cerebro tiene muchas convoluciones que aumentan su área superficial.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

inapropiado
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
Su comentario fue inapropiado durante la discusión seria.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːndrəs/

laundress

lavandera
Meaning
A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.
Example
The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.
La lavandera entregó la ropa recién lavada a la casa.
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

sacudirse violentamente; sufrir contracciones involuntarias repentinas
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
El paciente convulsionó durante el ataque.
C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

avaricia
Meaning
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
His avarice led him to exploit his workers.
Su avaricia lo llevó a explotar a sus trabajadores.
C2 verb /kəˈmɪz.ə.reɪt/

commiserate

expresar simpatía o compasión por la desgracia de alguien
Meaning
To express sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.
Example
She called her friend to commiserate after his loss.
Ella llamó a su amigo para compadecerse después de su pérdida.
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

aluvial
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
Los agricultores cultivan cultivos en las fértiles llanuras aluviales.
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

excesivamente optimista
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
Su actitud excesivamente optimista ignoró los problemas evidentes.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

grafema fonético
Meaning
a written symbol representing a speech sound
Example
The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.
El maestro mostró cómo cada fonograma representa un sonido particular.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

cananeo
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
Los cananeos eran conocidos por sus avanzadas redes comerciales.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

ámbito
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
El caso no está dentro del ámbito de este tribunal.
C2 noun /ˈfærɪsiː/

pharisee

persona hipócrita
Meaning
A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.
Example
He acted like a pharisee, judging others while ignoring his own faults.
Él actuó como un fariseo, juzgando a los demás mientras ignoraba sus propios errores.
C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

agresivo
Meaning
Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.
Example
His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.
Su actitud agresiva a menudo lo metía en problemas.
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

trabajador polifacético
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
Trabajaba como un factótum, manejando tanto tareas administrativas como de mantenimiento.
C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

pelusa
Meaning
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
Example
There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.
Había pelusa por toda su camisa negra después del lavado.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

desistimiento
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
El tribunal le instó a desistir de actividades ilegales adicionales.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

monitory

advertencia
Meaning
Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.
Example
His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move.
Su tono monitory hizo que todos estuvieran cautelosos sobre su próximo movimiento.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

fanfarrón
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
Todos se dieron cuenta de que solo era un fanfarrón.
C2 noun/adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

precipitant

precipitado
Meaning
As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.
Example
The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction.
El químico añadió un precipitado a la solución para observar la reacción.
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

atar, restringir
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
Las reglas estrictas limitaban la creatividad de los estudiantes.
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

cesión de derechos o propiedad
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
El tratado resultó en la cesión de tierras al país vecino.
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

crematorio
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
El crematorio estaba ubicado cerca del cementerio.
C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

quimera
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
La idea de una sociedad perfecta es a menudo una quimera.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

bendición
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
La lluvia fue una bendición para los agricultores afectados por la sequía.
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

desafinado
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
El cantante estaba ligeramente desafinado durante la actuación.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

urgente
Meaning
demanding immediate action or attention; urgent
Example
The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.
La condición exigente del paciente requirió cirugía inmediata.
C2 verb /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

commandeer

tomar por la fuerza
Meaning
To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.
Example
The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.
Durante la guerra, los soldados tomaron por la fuerza las casas de los aldeanos.