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C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

misterioso
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
Su sonrisa de esfinge hacía que fuera difícil adivinar lo que estaba pensando.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

medicina que contiene opio
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
Los doctores antes recetaban paregórico para tratar la diarrea en los niños.
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

consolidar
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
La compañía tiene como objetivo consolidar su posición en el mercado.
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

alcanfor
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
El templo estaba lleno del humo fragante del alcanfor ardiendo.
B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

instinto
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
Los pájaros construyen nidos por instinto.
C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

fisiocracia
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
La fisiocracia enfatizó la importancia de la agricultura en la riqueza nacional.
B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

pantalón
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately
Example
She bought a new pair of pants for the party.
Ella compró un nuevo par de pantalones para la fiesta.
B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

devastar
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
El huracán devastó la ciudad costera.
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

amable como un tío
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
Él tenía una manera avuncular que hacía sentir cómodos a todos.
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

corresponder
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
Correspondí regularmente con mis viejos amigos.
B1 noun /ˈen.tri/

Entry

entrada; inscripción
Meaning
an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record
Example
His entry into the competition was submitted just before the deadline.
Su entrada en la competencia fue presentada justo antes de la fecha límite.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

transferible
Meaning
Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.
Example
Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.
Los derechos de propiedad son transferibles y pueden ser vendidos o transferidos.
C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

quitarse (un sombrero) como muestra de respeto
Meaning
to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect
Example
He doffed his hat as the procession passed.
Él se quitó el sombrero mientras pasaba la procesión.
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

empapar
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
La lluvia repentina empapó a los jugadores en el campo.
C2 noun, verb /ɡɔːl/

gall

descaro, molestar
Meaning
Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.
Example
She had the gall to question his decision.
Ella tenía el descaro de cuestionar su decisión.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

bromo
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
El bromo se utiliza comúnmente en productos químicos de tratamiento de agua.
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

mirar fijamente
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
Los turistas miraban fijamente a la celebridad caminando por la calle.
A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

contacto
Meaning
Communication or connection with someone.
Example
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.
Deberías contactar a tu doctor si los síntomas persisten.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

engañoso
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
Las apariencias pueden ser engañosas.
C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

cerrar con pestillo
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
Ella cerró la puerta con el pestillo antes de salir de la casa.
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

topografía
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
La topografía de la región hizo que la construcción fuera muy desafiante.
B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

bucle, lazo
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
La cuerda formó un lazo limpio alrededor del paquete.
C1 adjective /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

evocative

evocador
Meaning
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Example
The music was evocative of her childhood memories.
La música evocó sus recuerdos de la infancia.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

perversión
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
La censura del régimen se consideró una perversión de la libertad de expresión.
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

harina gruesa
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
Ella usó harina gruesa para hacer pan casero con una textura rústica.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/

gridlock

atasco completo o condición de parálisis en el tráfico
Meaning
Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.
Example
A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.
Un gran accidente causó un atasco en el centro de la ciudad.
B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

atlético, robusto
Meaning
physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports
Example
She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.
Ella tiene un cuerpo atlético porque hace ejercicio regularmente.
C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

conciso
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
Su respuesta fue concisa y terminó rápidamente la conversación.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

felicidad
Meaning
a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
Example
The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

reproducir, procrear
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
Muchos animales se reproducen rápidamente en condiciones favorables.
C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

la vida animal de una región específica
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
La fauna de la sabana africana incluye leones y elefantes.
C1 noun /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

equilibrium

equilibrio
Meaning
A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.
Example
The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.
El mercado alcanzó un equilibrio entre la oferta y la demanda.
C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

jocoso
Meaning
playful or humorous in speech or behavior
Example
The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.
Los comentarios jocosos del profesor mantuvieron entretenida a la clase.
B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

evacuar
Meaning
To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.
Example
The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.
Los residentes fueron ordenados a evacuar el edificio después de la alarma de incendio.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

bloquear
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
El testigo intentó hacer stonewall durante la investigación.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

respaldar
Meaning
To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.
Example
The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.
La celebridad respaldó el nuevo producto para el cuidado de la piel.
B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

medieval
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
Example
The castle is a famous medieval monument.
El castillo es un famoso monumento medieval.
C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

hipotecar
Meaning
to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.
Example
The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.
La empresa hipotecó sus activos para asegurar el préstamo.
B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

mejilla; descaro;
Meaning
either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior
Example
The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.
Las mejillas rosadas del bebé mostraron que estaba sana y feliz.
C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

altruismo, preocupación desinteresada por el bienestar de los demás
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
Su altruismo motivó a otros a ofrecerse como voluntarios.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

oyente
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
Ella es una buena oyente que siempre entiende los problemas de los demás.
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

policía
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
El policía detuvo el coche por exceso de velocidad.
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

contaminación por metales
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
La contaminación por metales representa graves riesgos para la salud.
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

sargento de armas
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
El sargento de armas escoltó al miembro disruptivo fuera del salón.
B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

realizar
Meaning
to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan
Example
The team carries out the project successfully.
El equipo lleva a cabo el proyecto exitosamente.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

arcaísmo
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
El poema está lleno de arcaísmos que le dan un sabor anticuado.
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

amamantar
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
La madre gata amamantó a sus gatitos en la cesta.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpʌlʃən/

impulsion

impulso
Meaning
a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling
Example
His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly.
Su impulso de viajar lo llevó a dejar su trabajo de repente.
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

división
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
La empresa tiene una división separada para investigación y desarrollo.
C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

embargar
Meaning
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
Example
The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.
El arrendador embargó los muebles del inquilino por el alquiler impago.
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

llevar
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
A ella le gusta llevar colores brillantes.
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

oficina de contabilidad
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
El comerciante pasó la mayor parte de su día en la oficina de contabilidad revisando los libros de contabilidad.
C1 verb /ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline

inclinarse
Meaning
to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt
Example
She is inclined to agree with the proposal.
Ella está inclinada a estar de acuerdo con la propuesta.
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

eludir
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
El ladrón logró eludir a la policía.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

fanático
Meaning
extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion
Example
He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.
Él es un fanático seguidor de su equipo de fútbol.
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

perjuicio
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
Difundir información falsa es un perjuicio para la comunidad.
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.
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

mediación
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
La mediación ayudó a resolver el conflicto entre los dos equipos.
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

alboroto / actividad innecesaria
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
Sin más alboroto, empecemos la ceremonia.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

mantenimiento
Meaning
The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.
Example
Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.
El mantenimiento regular aumenta la vida util de las maquinas.
C1 noun ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

servicios ecosistémicos
Meaning
The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.
Example
Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.
Los bosques proporcionan valiosos servicios ecosistémicos, como la purificación del aire y el agua.
C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

rayado
Meaning
striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry
Example
The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.
El escudo del caballero estaba decorado con rayas rayadas de rojo y oro.
C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

frustrar
Meaning
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
Example
His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
Sus esfuerzos para frustrar la propuesta no tuvieron éxito.
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

paralelismos
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
Hay paralelismos entre los problemas de envejecimiento de Japón y la situación de Bangladesh.
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

atascado
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
La puerta está atascada y no se abrirá.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

puerto
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
Los botes de pesca regresaron de manera segura al puerto antes de que la tormenta golpeara la costa.
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

plancha de ropa
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
Necesito usar la plancha de ropa para hacer que mi camisa luzca ordenada para la reunión.
B1 adverb /ˈfɪzɪkəli/

physically

físicamente
Meaning
in a physical manner; relating to the body
Example
She is physically strong and healthy.
Ella es físicamente fuerte y saludable.
B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

excelencia
Meaning
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example
The school is known for its academic excellence.
La escuela es conocida por su excelencia académica.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

rasgos del rostro
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
Los rasgos de su rostro eran agudos y severos.
C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

cascarilla; cosas inútiles; bromas ligeras
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
El agricultor separó el trigo de la cascarilla utilizando métodos tradicionales.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

emocionante
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
El orador dio un discurso emocionante que movió a la audiencia.
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

garantía
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
El arrendador requirió una garantía antes de alquilar el apartamento.
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

antitoxina
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
El doctor administró una antitoxina para contrarrestar el veneno de la serpiente.
C2 verb /ˈkɔː.tə.raɪz/

cauterize

cauterizar
Meaning
to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection
Example
The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.
El doctor cauterizó la herida para detener el sangrado.
B1 noun /ˈkemɪst/

chemist

químico; farmacéutico
Meaning
a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines
Example
The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.
El químico analizó la muestra para determinar su composición.
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

catalizador
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
Su discurso actuó como un catalizador para el cambio en la comunidad.
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

misoginia
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
La novela ha sido criticada por promover la misoginia.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

minuciosamente
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
El detective examinó la evidencia minuciosamente.
B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

fantasía
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
Ella tiene una vívida fantasía sobre viajar al espacio.
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

hipócrita; farsante; impostor
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
No seas un hipócrita exigiendo honestidad de los demás mientras mientes tú mismo.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

garbanzo
Meaning
round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes
Example
Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.
Remoja los garbanzos durante la noche antes de cocinarlos para una mejor digestión.
C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

hablar con entusiasmo
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
Él a menudo hablaba con entusiasmo sobre sus viajes a Europa.
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

deprimido
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
Se sintió deprimido después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

cartílago
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
El médico explicó que la lesión dañó el cartílago de su rodilla.
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

hablar tontamente
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
Él hablaba sin cesar sobre sus pequeños logros.
B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

arenoso; arenoso
Meaning
covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand
Example
The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.
La playa arenosa se extendió por millas a lo largo de la costa.
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

legislador
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
El legislador introdujo un proyecto de ley para mejorar la atención médica.
C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

agradecido o en deuda
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
Se sentía agradecido con su mentor por toda la orientación.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

Unprofitable

no rentable
Meaning
not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit
Example
The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years.
El negocio no rentable se vio obligado a cerrar después de tres años.
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

sentimiento
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
La opinión pública estaba fuertemente en contra de la nueva política.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

decoración; adorno; premio;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
La decoración navideña transformó la habitación común en un maravilloso país de las maravillas festivas.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

genuino
Meaning
genuine; not pretended or insincere
Example
She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.
Ella expresó una alegría genuina por el éxito de su amiga.
B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

textura suave y rica como la crema
Meaning
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
Example
She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.
Ella vertió una salsa cremosa sobre la pasta.
B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

pañuelo
Meaning
a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric
Example
She used a tissue to wipe her nose.
Ella usó un pañuelo para limpiarse la nariz.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

cooperativo
Meaning
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
Example
She was very cooperative during the interview process.
Ella fue muy cooperativa durante el proceso de la entrevista.
B1 adverb /ˈruːdli/

Rudely

groseramente
Meaning
in an impolite or discourteous manner
Example
He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.
Interrumpió groseramente al orador durante la presentación.
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

rectificar
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
La empresa tomó medidas para rectificar sus errores financieros.
C2 noun /ˈveɪɡəri/

vagary

cambio inesperado
Meaning
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.
Example
The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.
Los caprichos del clima hicieron que la planificación fuera difícil.
C1 noun /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

elaboration

elaboración / explicación detallada
Meaning
the process of adding more detail or expanding on something
Example
The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic.
El maestro apreció la elaboración del tema por parte del estudiante.
C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

colina
Meaning
A small hill or mound.
Example
The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.
Los niños subieron a la colina cubierta de hierba para ver la puesta de sol.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

suplicante
Meaning
Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.
Example
The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.
El hombre suplicante pidió misericordia a los pies del rey.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

involve

involucrar
Meaning
to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity
Example
The project will involve several departments working together.
El proyecto involucrará varios departamentos trabajando juntos.
C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

reactivo; químicamente activo
Meaning
responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active
Example
The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.
La empresa adoptó un enfoque reactivo hacia las quejas de los clientes.
C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

moral; estado de ánimo
Meaning
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
Example
The team's morale improved after the victory.
La moral del equipo mejoró después de la victoria.
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

presagiar
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
Las nubes oscuras presagian una tormenta.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

acción; tarea
Meaning
the process of doing something; something that is done
Example
We need to take action to solve this problem.
Necesitamos tomar medidas para resolver este problema.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

apropiado
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
Su comentario fue particularmente apropiado para la situación.
B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

moderadamente
Meaning
to a reasonable extent, not excessively
Example
She exercises moderately to stay healthy.
Ella hace ejercicio moderadamente para mantenerse saludable.
B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragedia; desastre
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
El terremoto fue una tragedia que afectó a miles de familias.
C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

presidir
Meaning
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
Example
She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.
Ella presidirá la reunión mañana.
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

niño travieso de la calle
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
Los niños callejeros con ropa rasgada jugaban junto al río.
B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

apretar
Meaning
to make something more secure or less loose
Example
He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.
Él apretó los tornillos para asegurar la estantería.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

un engranaje pequeño o la parte externa del ala de un pájaro; restringir o inmovilizar
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
La pinión del pájaro estaba herida, lo que le impedía volar.
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

reprensión
Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

rata
Meaning
a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur
Example
The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.
El pequeño ratón se escondió detrás del armario.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/

Impartial

imparcial; neutral
Meaning
treating all sides fairly; unbiased; neutral
Example
A good judge must remain impartial throughout the trial.
Un buen juez debe mantenerse imparcial durante todo el juicio.
C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

comino negro
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Espolvorea semillas de comino negro encima del pan antes de hornear.
C1 verb /dʒəʊlt/

jolt

sacudida
Meaning
to push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly
Example
The sudden stop jolted all the passengers forward.
La parada repentina empujó a todos los pasajeros hacia adelante.
C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

trinchera
Meaning
a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
Example
The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.
Los soldados cavaron una trinchera para protección durante la batalla.
A2 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

buscar
Meaning
to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly
Example
The police searched the house for evidence.
La policía registró la casa en busca de pruebas.