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C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

solicitar
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
La caridad está solicitando donaciones para las víctimas de las inundaciones.
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

indirecto o sarcástico
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
Ella le dio un elogio indirecto sobre su trabajo.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

impedir
Meaning
To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.
Example
Lack of funds can impede business growth.
La falta de fondos puede impedir el crecimiento empresarial.
C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

estructura geológica
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
Los científicos estudiarán la estructura geológica de la luna.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

fianza
Meaning
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee
Example
He was granted bail after his arrest.
Le otorgaron la fianza después de su arresto.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

consignatario
Meaning
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
Example
The consignee received the shipment on time.
El consignatario recibió el envío a tiempo.
C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

acústica
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
La excelente acústica del salón hizo que la orquesta sonara rica y clara.
A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

modelo
Meaning
A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.
Example
Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.
Los científicos usan un modelo para simular el cambio climático.
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

comida
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
Disfrutaron de una deliciosa comida junto al río.
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

halcón
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
El halcón voló alto sobre el campo buscando su presa.
A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

respeto
Meaning
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
Example
We should show respect to the freedom fighters.
Debemos mostrar respeto a los luchadores por la libertad.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

catastrófico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
La guerra tuvo efectos catastróficos en la economía del país.
B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiografía
Meaning
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Example
She published an autobiography about her journey to success.
Ella publicó una autobiografía sobre su viaje hacia el éxito.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

ajo
Meaning
a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine
Example
The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.
La receta requiere tres dientes de ajo fresco para realzar el sabor.
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

simbiótico
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
La relación entre la abeja y la flor es simbiótica.
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

delito de funcionario público
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
El alcalde fue acusado de malfeasance en su cargo.
B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

traje
Meaning
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
Example
She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.
Ella usó un hermoso traje para la fiesta de Halloween.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

cansado, indiferente
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
Después de años de viajar, se sintió cansada por el constante movimiento.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

overrule

anular
Meaning
to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision
Example
The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.
El juez anuló la objeción del abogado defensor.
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

miembros
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
Los miembros colaboran para finalizar las decisiones de reclutamiento.
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

mentiroso
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
El político era conocido por sus declaraciones mentirosas.
A1 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

felicidad
Meaning
the number 40; ten times four
Example
She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

respectivamente; en el orden dado; separadamente y en el orden ya mencionado
Meaning
in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned
Example
John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.
John y Mary tienen 25 y 30 años respectivamente.
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

distante
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
Él permaneció distante durante toda la discusión.
A2 noun /fɑːrm/

farm

granja
Meaning
an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals
Example
They live on a farm with many animals.
Ellos viven en una granja con muchos animales.
C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

evitar el trabajo
Meaning
to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility
Example
He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.
Fue acusado de evitar el trabajo mientras el resto del equipo trabajaba duro.
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

adular, halagar
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
El político fue acusado de complacer los temores de los votantes.
C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

ominoso; amenazante
Meaning
giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding
Example
The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
Las nubes oscuras se veían ominosas antes de la tormenta.
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

beneficiario
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
El beneficiario del fondo de becas expresó un sincero agradecimiento.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

órgano
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
El corazón es un órgano importante en el cuerpo humano.
C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

revisión completa
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
La compañía decidió hacer una revisión completa a su sistema de computadoras obsoleto.
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

adulador
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
El gerente estaba rodeado de aduladores que estaban de acuerdo con todo lo que decía.
C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

alboroto; ruido; escándalo
Meaning
a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion
Example
The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.
Los niños causaron bastante alboroto en el patio de recreo.
B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

novelista
Meaning
a person who writes novels
Example
The novelist spent years writing his new book.
El novelista pasó años escribiendo su nuevo libro.
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

serendipia
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
Encontrar ese viejo álbum de fotos fue pura serendipia.
C2 adjective /ˈnaɪt.li/

Knightly

caballeroso; de caballero; noble y valiente
Meaning
having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave
Example
He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.
Él mostró coraje caballeroso al defender a los inocentes.
B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

efecto invernadero
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
El efecto invernadero está aumentando las temperaturas globales.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

ritual
Meaning
relating to religious or ceremonial practices
Example
The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.
La ceremonia de boda incluyó muchos rituales tradicionales.
C2 noun /ˈɡrænəri/

granary

granero
Meaning
A storehouse for grain; a region that produces a large amount of grain
Example
The farmers stored their harvest in the village granary.
Los agricultores almacenaron su cosecha en el granero del pueblo.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɔːrt/

export

exportar
Meaning
to send goods or services to another country for sale
Example
The company exports cars to many countries.
La empresa exporta coches a muchos países.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

ictericia
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
El doctor diagnosticó al bebé con ictericia.
C1 verb /rɪˈtreɪs/

retrace

volver sobre un camino o ruta, recordar y repetir pasos anteriores
Meaning
to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier
Example
She retraced her steps to find her lost keys.
Ella volvió sobre sus pasos para encontrar sus llaves perdidas.
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

coro
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
El coro cantó hermosamente durante la ceremonia.
A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

cerrado
Meaning
not open; shut
Example
The store is closed on Fridays.
La tienda está cerrada los viernes.
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

ejercicio físico
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
Ella practica calistenia todas las mañanas en el parque.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/

protoplasm

protoplasma
Meaning
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Example
Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.
Los científicos observaron el movimiento del protoplasma bajo el microscopio.
B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

tapa
Meaning
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
Example
Please put the lid back on the jar.
Por favor, ponga la tapa de vuelta en el tarro.
B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

entusiasta
Meaning
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example
The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.
Los exploradores estaban entusiastas con el viaje.
C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

revocación, retractación
Meaning
the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief
Example
The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.
El periódico emitió una retractación del informe falso.
A2 adjective /ˈɒb.vi.əs/

Obvious

obvio; fácil de entender
Meaning
easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent to the mind
Example
It was obvious that she was upset about something.
Era obvio que ella estaba molesta por algo.
C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

propiciar
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
Él ofreció regalos para propiciar a los dioses enojados.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

montañero
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
El montañero llegó a la cima después de una larga subida.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

letra cursiva
Meaning
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
Example
The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.
El maestro pidió a los estudiantes que escribieran el ensayo con letra cursiva.
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

patriotismo
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
El Día de la Victoria refleja el patriotismo de toda la nación.
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

adorno ostentoso
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
Ella estaba adornada con joyas baratas.
B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

descubrimiento
Meaning
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.
El descubrimiento de la penicilina cambió la historia médica.
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

situación complicada
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
El proyecto quedó atrapado en un embrollo burocrático.
C2 adjective /ˈvjuː.ləs/

Viewless

invisible; sin opiniones
Meaning
invisible; having no views or opinions
Example
The ghost remained viewless to most people in the haunted house.
El fantasma permaneció invisible para la mayoría de las personas en la casa encantada.
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

mordiendo; frío intenso; crítico agudo o áspero
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
El frío mordaz hizo que todos temblaran.
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

ápice
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
El imperio alcanzó su ápice durante el siglo XVIII.
B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

guardabosques
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
El guardabosques del parque guió a los turistas por el sendero del bosque.
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

somnoliento
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
La conferencia somnolienta hizo que la mitad de la clase se quedara dormida.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

caracol
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
El caracol dejó un rastro brillante mientras se arrastraba por la hoja.
C1 adjective /ˈɪəri/

eerie

extraño
Meaning
Strange and frightening in a mysterious way.
Example
The abandoned house had an eerie silence.
La casa abandonada tenía un extraño silencio.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

maquinaciones
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
El político fue derribado por sus propias maquinaciones.
C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

analizar gramaticalmente
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
El software puede analizar grandes cantidades de datos de texto de manera eficiente.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

prototipo
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
La compañía construyó un prototipo del nuevo teléfono inteligente antes de la producción en masa.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

inferior
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
Exploraron las regiones inferiores de la cueva.
B1 noun /per/

Pear

pera
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
Ella disfrutó de una pera fresca del huerto.
B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

reunirse / recobrar fuerza
Meaning
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
Example
The team rallied after halftime and won the match.
El equipo se recuperó después del descanso y ganó el partido.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

quejarse constantemente
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
Ella siguió quejándose constantemente sobre los errores que cometí.
B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

artificialmente;
Meaning
by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner
Example
The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.
El lago fue creado artificialmente para fines de riego.
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

momentáneo
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
Hubo un silencio momentáneo en la habitación.
C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

elogiar
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
Ellos se reunieron para elogiar a su querido maestro.
C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

marco de la puerta
Meaning
The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
Example
The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.
El carpintero midió cuidadosamente el ancho del marco de la puerta.
B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

estrategia; táctica
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
El entrenador usó una nueva táctica para ganar el partido.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

controversia; desacuerdo
Meaning
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints
Example
The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.
La nueva política generó una gran controversia entre los ciudadanos.
C2 noun /vɜːrˈtuː/

virtu

gusto por el arte
Meaning
a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities
Example
The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.
La casa del coleccionista estaba llena de objetos de virtu.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

fabricación
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
El país está invirtiendo fuertemente en el sector de la fabricación.
B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

interrumpir
Meaning
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.
Example
Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.
Los esfuerzos individuales interrumpen la armonía social.
A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

por
Meaning
for each, according to
Example
The tickets are priced at $20 per person.
Los boletos están valorados en $20 por persona.
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

condicional
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
El acuerdo era solo condicional hasta que se firmara el contrato final.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

inalienable
Meaning
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
Example
Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.
La libertad de expresión es un derecho inalienable.
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

inconveniente
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
Pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente causado por el retraso.
B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

organizacional
Meaning
relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group
Example
He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.
Él trabaja en mejorar la estructura organizacional de la empresa.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

anticuado
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
Él todavía usa un sombrero anticuado.
C1 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

neolítico
Meaning
Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
Example
Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.
Las comunidades neolíticas comenzaron a practicar la agricultura y a domesticar animales.
C2 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

relacionado con enzimas
Meaning
Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.
Example
Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.
Las reacciones enzimáticas regulan el metabolismo en el cuerpo humano.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

incoercible
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
Su espíritu incoercible inspiró a otros a luchar por la justicia.
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

desnudarse
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
El monje se desnudó antes de entrar al río.
C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

derogar
Meaning
To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.
Example
The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
El gobierno decidió derogar la ley obsoleta.
C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

pacto
Meaning
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
Example
The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.
El arrendador y el inquilino firmaron un pacto para mantener la propiedad.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

excursión
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
Tuvieron una maravillosa excursión en la playa el fin de semana pasado.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/

unstinting

generoso
Meaning
given generously without holding back
Example
She received unstinting support from her family.
Ella recibió un apoyo generoso de su familia.
C2 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

enfermedad viral que afecta a los animales, especialmente a los perros
Meaning
a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder
Example
The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care.
El perro fue diagnosticado con distemper y necesitaba atención inmediata.
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

clemente / suave
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
Los prisioneros esperaban un juez clemente.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

brazo lleno
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
Ella llevó un brazo lleno de libros a la biblioteca.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

semi-consciente
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
Él estaba semi-consciente después del accidente y apenas podía responder.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

bullicio, ajetreo
Meaning
to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place
Example
The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.
El mercado estaba lleno de vendedores y clientes.
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

esotérico
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
El profesor dio una conferencia esotérica sobre filosofía antigua.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

refugio
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Los excursionistas encontraron refugio en una cueva durante la fuerte lluvia.
A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

incorrecto
Meaning
not correct or true; mistaken
Example
It is wrong to cheat on a test.
Es incorrecto hacer trampa en un examen.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

neodarwinismo
Meaning
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
Example
Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.
El neodarwinismo combina la teoría de selección natural de Darwin con la genética moderna.
C2 noun /ˌvɛəriəˈɡeɪʃən/

variegation

variegación
Meaning
The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.
Example
Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive.
La variegación hace que el follaje sea más atractivo.
B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

felicitar
Meaning
to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion
Example
I want to congratulate you on your promotion.
Quiero felicitarte por tu ascenso.
C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

enmendar
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
El editor enmendó el manuscrito antes de la publicación.
C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

superficial
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
Él hizo un gesto superficial y se alejó.
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

tumulto
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
La protesta creó un tumulto en la plaza de la ciudad.
B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

condensación
Meaning
The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.
Example
Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.
Se formó condensación en las ventanas durante la fría noche.
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

color
Meaning
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
Example
Blue is her favorite color.
El azul es su color favorito.
A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

viaje
Meaning
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Example
They took a trip to the mountains last summer.
Hicieron un viaje a las montañas el verano pasado.
A2 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

lector
Meaning
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
Example
She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.
Ella es una lectora rápida, termina libros en un día.
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.
B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/

official

oficial
Meaning
relating to or connected with an authority or public office
Example
He is the official spokesperson for the company.
Él es el portavoz oficial de la empresa.
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

losa
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
Los trabajadores colocaron una losa de concreto para la fundación.
C2 adjective /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

terco
Meaning
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
Example
The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.
El maestro encontró al niño terco difícil de manejar.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

coloso
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
Einstein fue un coloso en el mundo de la ciencia.
B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

entrada
Meaning
an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering
Example
The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.
La entrada principal al edificio estaba decorada con hermosas flores.
C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

llave inglesa
Meaning
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
Example
He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.
Usó una llave inglesa para apretar el perno.
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

toldo
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
Nos sentamos debajo del toldo para evitar la lluvia intensa.
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

robar
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
Intentó robar un libro de la biblioteca sin ser notado.