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C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

espeleólogo
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
El espeleólogo llevó cuerdas y luces a la cueva oscura.
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

fallido
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
Su intento abortivo de escalar la montaña terminó en retirada.
C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

estilo declamatorio
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
El estilo declamatorio del político impresionó a algunos, pero irritó a otros.
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

impacto sustancial
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
El impacto sustancial es posible incluso con unas pocas horas de voluntariado.
C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

exculpar
Meaning
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Example
The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.
El abogado trabajó duro para exculpar a su cliente.
C2 noun /ˌɑːbdʒərˈɡeɪʃən/

objurgation

reprensión severa
Meaning
a harsh scolding or strong rebuke
Example
His misconduct earned him a severe objurgation from the manager.
Su mala conducta le valió una severa reprensión por parte del gerente.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

fugitivo
Meaning
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
Example
The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.
La policía lanzó una búsqueda para capturar al fugitivo que escapó de la prisión.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

ilegible
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
La letra del médico era completamente ilegible.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

contumacy

desobediencia, terquedad
Meaning
stubborn refusal to obey authority
Example
His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.
Su desobediencia condujo a su suspensión del consejo.
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

monomanía
Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
Su monomanía por coleccionar sellos preocupaba a su familia.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

entrometido
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
Encontró a su vecino entrometido y molesto.
C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

yuxtaposición
Meaning
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.
La yuxtaposición de los colores claros y oscuros creó un efecto dramático.
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

estilo barroco
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
La iglesia estaba decorada con un estilo barroco con detalles intrincados.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

intoxicante
Meaning
a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication
Example
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.
El alcohol es el intoxicante más comúnmente usado en muchas culturas.
C1 verb /diːm/

deem

considerar, juzgar
Meaning
to regard or consider in a specified way
Example
The project was deemed a success by the board.
El proyecto fue considerado un éxito por la junta.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

métricas
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Las métricas son cruciales para evaluar el rendimiento.
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

aceite de mostaza
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
Usamos aceite de mostaza para cocinar vegetales en nuestra cocina.
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

polemica
Meaning
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Example
The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.
La conferencia estuvo llena de polémicas sobre las reformas económicas.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

hybrid

híbrido
Meaning
a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both
Example
The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel.
El coche es un híbrido que funciona tanto con electricidad como con combustible.
A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

lejos
Meaning
to or at a distance; not present; absent
Example
He walked away from the noisy crowd.
Él se alejó de la multitud ruidosa.
B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

higiénico
Meaning
Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.
Example
Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.
Mantener condiciones higienicas en los hospitales es crucial.
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

pájaro joven
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
El pájaro joven estaba tratando de hacer su primer vuelo.
C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

surco
Meaning
A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.
Example
The farmer plowed furrows in the field.
El agricultor hizo surcos en el campo.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkɝr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Encouraging

alentador; motivador
Meaning
giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating
Example
The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students.
Las palabras alentadoras del maestro motivaron a los estudiantes.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

depilar
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
Ella decidió depilarse las piernas antes del evento.
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

principalmente; mayormente; usualmente
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
Los estudiantes son principalmente de escuelas locales.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæl.ənt/

gallant

valiente, héroe
Meaning
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
Example
The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
El valiente bombero salvó al niño del edificio en llamas.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/

instructor

instructor
Meaning
A person who teaches a subject or skill.
Example
The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.
El instructor de manejo fue muy paciente con los nuevos estudiantes.
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

tonto; estúpido; necio
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
Fue tonto de mi parte olvidar mi sombrilla en un día lluvioso.
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.
B1 noun /ˈrʌnər/

runner

felicidad
Meaning
a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise
Example
The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

hazaña
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
Escalar el monte Everest fue una hazaña notable.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

desinteresado
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
Su intento desinteresado de estudiar no dio buenos resultados.
C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

importante
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
La firma del tratado de paz fue una ocasión importante para ambos países.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

desinfección
Meaning
The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.
Example
Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.
Los electrodomésticos requieren desinfección frecuente.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

instantáneo
Meaning
A very short period of time; happening immediately.
Example
He replied in an instant without hesitation.
Él respondió en un instante sin dudar.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

hurón, buscar persistentemente o descubrir algo
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
Él sacó los documentos ocultos.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

en recuperación, que se recupera de una enfermedad o tratamiento médico
Meaning
recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.
El hospital tiene una sala especial para los pacientes en recuperación.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

antifallo
Meaning
designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly
Example
The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.
Los ingenieros instalaron un mecanismo antifallo en la planta nuclear.
C1 noun /næk/

knack

habilidad
Meaning
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
Example
She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
Ella tiene una habilidad para hacer que las personas se sientan cómodas.
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

el arte de la escritura hermosa y decorativa
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
Ella tomó un curso para mejorar sus habilidades en caligrafía.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

entregarse
Meaning
to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively
Example
He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.
Él se entregó a un trozo de pastel de chocolate después de la cena.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

anarquía
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
La ciudad descendió a la anarquía después del colapso del gobierno.
C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

reiterar
Meaning
To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.
Example
The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.
El maestro reiteró la importancia de la honestidad.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

refutable
Meaning
Capable of being refuted or disproved.
Example
His argument was weak and easily refragable.
Su argumento era débil y fácilmente refutable.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

refutar
Meaning
to show that something is false or wrong
Example
The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.
El científico trabajó duro para refutar la antigua teoría.
C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

realizable; practicable
Meaning
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Example
We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.
Necesitamos una solución práctica para resolver este problema rápidamente.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

endeudado; agradecido
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
Estoy profundamente endeudado con mi profesora por toda su orientación.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

poliarquía
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
La poliarquía permite que varios partidos compartan el poder.
B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

ensanchar
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
Ellos planean ensanchar la carretera el próximo año.
A2 noun /dʒiːnz/

jeans

felicidad
Meaning
pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing
Example
He bought a new pair of blue jeans yesterday.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

versátil
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
Ella es una artista versátil que experimenta con muchos estilos.
B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

prever
Meaning
To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.
Example
She could foresee the challenges ahead.
Ella podía prever los desafíos por delante.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

zafiro
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
La corona real estaba adornada con un gran zafiro.
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

borde; ala; ribete
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
El amplio borde de su sombrero lo protegió del sol abrasador.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

continuidad
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
La continuación del proyecto dependía de asegurar fondos adicionales.
C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

a la moda
Meaning
conforming to or following current fashion or style
Example
She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.
Ella llevaba un conjunto modish que atrajo la atención de todos.
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

advertencia
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
El sacerdote dio una advertencia contra la deshonestidad.
C1 verb /ˈkɪndəl/

kindle

encender
Meaning
to light a fire; to arouse or inspire
Example
She kindled the campfire with dry wood.
Ella encendió la fogata con madera seca.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

intempérate
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
La ira intempérate de la multitud causó caos.
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

paralelo
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
Las dos carreteras corren paralelas una a la otra durante varias millas.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

sabor
Meaning
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
Example
This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.
Este helado tiene un delicioso sabor a mango.
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

judío
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
Él es judío por herencia y sigue las costumbres judías.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

vehículo que viaja regularmente entre dos lugares
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
El servicio de transporte del aeropuerto circula cada 30 minutos.
B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

partición
Meaning
The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.
Example
Partition caused unrest.
La partición causó disturbios.
B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

integridad
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
La integridad de los maestros fomenta un ambiente de aprendizaje positivo.
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

benévolo, generoso
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
El líder benévolo donó fondos para construir un hospital.
C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

disfrutar completamente
Meaning
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
Example
He savored every bite of the delicious cake.
Él saboreó cada bocado del delicioso pastel.
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

compensación; remuneración
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
La empresa proporcionó compensación financiera a los trabajadores lesionados en el accidente.
B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

préstamo
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.
Él tomó un préstamo para comprar un coche nuevo.
C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

antítesis
Meaning
A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.
Example
Love is the antithesis of hate.
El amor es la antítesis del odio.
C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

tela bordada
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido de brocado en la boda.
B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

por lo tanto
Meaning
as a result; therefore
Example
He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.
Él no estudió, y por lo tanto reprobó el examen.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

servidumbre
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
Muchos campesinos en la Europa medieval vivían bajo la servidumbre.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

oscuro; deprimente; triste
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
El clima estaba oscuro con lluvia intensa y nubes oscuras.
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

monopolio
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
La empresa tiene un monopolio en la producción de coches eléctricos.
C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

aparente
Meaning
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.
Su aparente razón para irse era la enfermedad, pero muchos lo dudaron.
C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

permacultura
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
La permacultura promueve sistemas agrícolas autosuficientes.
A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

negativo
Meaning
Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.
Example
She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.
Ella tenía una actitud negativa sobre el próximo proyecto.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

extraordinariamente grande; gigante
Meaning
exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic
Example
The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.
El jumbo jet fue retrasado en el aeropuerto.
B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

personalidad
Meaning
the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person
Example
She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.
Ella tiene una personalidad muy extrovertida y amigable.
C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

reclamante
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
El reclamante presentó una solicitud de compensación después del accidente.
C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

desuso
Meaning
a state of disuse or inactivity
Example
The old law has fallen into desuetude.
La vieja ley ha caído en desuso.
C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

persona con el impulso irresistible de robar
Meaning
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
Example
The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.
El kleptómano fue atrapado robando en una tienda nuevamente.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

quizzical

desconcertado, inquisitivo
Meaning
Expressing mild or amused puzzlement.
Example
She gave him a quizzical look when he made the strange comment.
Ella le dio una mirada desconcertada cuando él hizo el comentario extraño.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

biocombustible
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Los biocombustibles reducen la dependencia de fuentes de energía convencionales.
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

gritar
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
Ella gritó cuando vio la araña.
B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

experiencias de aprendizaje atractivas
Meaning
Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.
Example
Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.
Las herramientas digitales crean experiencias de aprendizaje atractivas.
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

experimental
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
Los científicos desarrollaron un medicamento experimental para tratar el cáncer.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

dependencia
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
Su dependencia de la tecnología hizo que fuera difícil trabajar sin internet.
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

fructificar
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
Las nuevas políticas ayudarán a fructificar el potencial económico de la región.
B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

sucesivo; consecutivo
Meaning
following one after the other in order; consecutive
Example
The team won three successive matches.
El equipo ganó tres partidos consecutivos.
B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

garbanzo
Meaning
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
Example
She cooked gram curry for lunch today.
Ella cocinó curry de garbanzo para el almuerzo hoy.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪmərəs/

timorous

temeroso
Meaning
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
Example
The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.
El estudiante temeroso dudó en hacerle una pregunta al profesor.
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

suave; blando; tierno
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
La almohada es muy suave y cómoda.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

cortafuegos
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Un cortafuegos protege las redes de ciberataques.
B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

alboroto; agitación; preocupación innecesaria
Meaning
unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter
Example
She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.
Hizo tanto alboroto por la pequeña mancha en su vestido que todos lo notaron.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

autocracia
Meaning
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
Example
The country suffered under decades of autocracy.
El país sufrió durante décadas bajo una autocracia.
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

medir la profundidad o examinar de cerca
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
Ellos usaron una línea para medir la profundidad del lago.
B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

parrilla / asar
Meaning
a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame
Example
We grilled some chicken for dinner.
Asamos algo de pollo para la cena.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

convertir un mensaje en código o cifra
Meaning
to convert a message into code or cipher
Example
The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.
El agente cifró el mensaje secreto antes de enviarlo.
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

sucio; manchado; desagradable; moralmente corrupto
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
La cocina estaba sucia después de cocinar.
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

dimensiones
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
Se están descubriendo nuevas dimensiones de la exploración espacial.
B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

final
Meaning
happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate
Example
The eventual outcome was better than expected.
El resultado final fue mejor de lo esperado.
C1 adjective /kɔɪ/

coy

tímido, reservado
Meaning
reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved
Example
She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.
Ella dio una sonrisa tímida cuando le preguntaron sobre sus planes.
C2 noun /tʊˈriːn/

tureen

tureen
Meaning
A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.
Example
She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen.
Ella trajo la sopa caliente a la mesa en una tureen plateada.
C1 adjective /əbˈzɜːrvənt/

Observant

observador
Meaning
quick to notice things; watchful; attentive
Example
The observant detective noticed every small detail at the crime scene.
El detective observador notó cada pequeño detalle en la escena del crimen.
C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

estudio marino. levantamiento marítimo.
Meaning
A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.
Example
The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.
El estudio marino identificó las rutas ideales para los cables.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

espectral
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
La vieja mansión tenía una atmósfera espectral por la noche.
B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

universal
Meaning
applicable to all cases; existing everywhere
Example
Music is a universal language that everyone understands.
La música es un lenguaje universal que todos entienden.
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

zenanna
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
El zenanna estaba bellamente decorado con patrones intrincados.
A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

mil millones
Meaning
the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)
Example
The company is worth more than a billion dollars.
La empresa vale más de mil millones de dólares.
C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

ascético
Meaning
Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.
Example
He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.
Vivió una vida ascética en las montañas, alejado de las comodidades mundanas.
B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

menor / insignificante
Meaning
less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
Example
Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.
Afortunadamente, el accidente causó solo lesiones menores.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

situado
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
El hotel está situado cerca de la playa.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

plural de contorsión; formas dobladas o retorcidas múltiples
Meaning
plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes
Example
The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.
Las contorsiones del mago dejaron a la multitud asombrada.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

de busto grande
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
La actriz era descrita a menudo como de busto grande en las revistas de moda.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

justificación
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
No hay justificación para tal comportamiento grosero.
B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

ruidosamente
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Los niños jugaban ruidosamente en el patio de recreo.
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

verdigris

cobertura verde o azulada
Meaning
A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.
Example
The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain.
La vieja estatua estaba cubierta de verdigris después de años de exposición a la lluvia.