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C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

establecer
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
El contrato estipula que el pago debe realizarse dentro de 30 días.
C1 noun /ˈɑd.ɪ.ti/

Oddity

rareza
Meaning
something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait
Example
His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.
Su hábito de dormir de pie se consideraba una rareza.
C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

disyuntor (algo que rompe, una ola grande que se rompe cerca de la orilla, o un dispositivo que interrumpe un circuito eléctrico)
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
El disyuntor se disparó durante la tormenta, cortando la electricidad.
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

homeopatía
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
Él cree en la homeopatía para tratar los resfriados comunes.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

indeleble
Meaning
Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.
Example
Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.
Su discurso dejó una marca indeleble en la audiencia.
C1 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

vigneta
Meaning
A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.
Example
The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.
El autor incluyó una conmovedora vigneta en la introducción del libro.
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

placebo
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
Al paciente se le dio un placebo para comparar el efecto del medicamento real.
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

antagonizar
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
Sus comentarios groseros solo sirvieron para antagonizar a sus colegas.
C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

ruptura; quiebre de relaciones
Meaning
breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations
Example
The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.
La ruptura en la tubería causó un gran derrame de petróleo.
C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

profuso
Meaning
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
Example
He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.
Él ofreció abundantes gracias por su ayuda oportuna.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

infectado
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
El doctor trató la herida séptica del paciente de inmediato.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

dentro de;
Meaning
in that place; in that respect
Example
The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.
La caja contiene muchos tesoros, y dentro de ella radica su valor.
C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

demostrador, manifestante
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
Los manifestantes marcharon pacíficamente por las calles de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

pura raza
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
El jinete montó un rápido caballo de pura raza en la carrera.
C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

porcelana
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
Los costosos platos de porcelana fueron exhibidos en el gabinete.
C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

adjudicar
Meaning
to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute
Example
The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.
Se formó un comité para adjudicar disputas entre las partes.
C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

duna
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
Los niños jugaban en la duna de arena junto a la playa.
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

oleada
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
Ha habido una oleada de robos en la ciudad.
C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

despreocupado
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
Example
He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.
Tenía una actitud despreocupada hacia las normas de seguridad.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

apagar
Meaning
to put out a fire, light, or to end something
Example
The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.
Los bomberos lograron apagar el fuego en una hora.
C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

trabajo de aguja, bordado
Meaning
The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.
Example
Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.
Su abuela le enseñó el arte del trabajo a mano.
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

atractivo y refinado
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
Era un caballero refinado que impresionó a todos en la fiesta.
C1 verb /əbˈsɛs/

obsess

obsesionarse
Meaning
To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.
Example
She tends to obsess over small details.
Ella tiende a obsesionarse con los pequeños detalles.
C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

resina
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
El artesano usó resina natural para hacer que la escultura brillara.
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

aborigen
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
El museo tiene una gran colección de arte aborigen.
C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

excretar
Meaning
to eliminate waste matter from the body
Example
Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.
Los humanos excretan dióxido de carbono a través de la respiración.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

indemnización por despido
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
La empresa le ofreció indemnización por despido después de que terminó su empleo.
C1 adjective /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/

conducive

propicio
Meaning
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; contributing to or helping to bring about.
Example
A quiet environment is conducive to studying.
Un ambiente tranquilo es propicio para estudiar.
C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

narcisismo
Meaning
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.
Example
His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.
Su exceso de narcisismo le dificultaba empatizar con los demas.
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

canción narrativa
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
El cantante interpretó una balada conmovedora sobre el amor perdido.
C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

ajustado / sensible
Meaning
Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
Example
She is attuned to the needs of her students.
Ella está ajustada a las necesidades de sus estudiantes.
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

superar con astucia
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
El zorro logró engañar a los cazadores.
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

ácido
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
La salsa tenía un sabor ácido que hizo que el plato fuera más sabroso.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

juvenil; menor
Meaning
a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people
Example
The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.
El tribunal juvenil maneja casos que involucran a jóvenes infractores menores de dieciocho años.
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

sofisticar
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
Viajar al extranjero ayudó a sofisticar su visión del mundo.
C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

conspicuo
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
Su vestido rojo la hizo conspicua en la fiesta.
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

hacer un ruido chirriante o agudo
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
La puerta vieja crujió cuando la abrió.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

artista virtuoso
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
El pianista es un verdadero artista virtuoso, cautivando a audiencias en todo el mundo.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

mezcla para juntar ladrillos / pequeño cañón
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
Los trabajadores aplicaron mortero entre los ladrillos.
C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

irresponsabilidad
Meaning
lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way
Example
The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.
El accidente fue causado por su irresponsabilidad en el trabajo.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

desordenado
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
Él llegó con el cabello desordenado y la ropa arrugada.
C1 verb /ˈræn.də.maɪz/

randomize

aleatorizar
Meaning
To make something happen in a random order or manner.
Example
The software can randomize the order of questions.
El software puede aleatorizar el orden de las preguntas.
C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

farsa, juego de mímica
Meaning
an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game
Example
The trial was nothing more than a political charade.
El juicio no fue más que una farsa política.
C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

absorción
Meaning
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
Example
Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.
Las plantas ayudan en la absorción de dióxido de carbono.
C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

convergente
Meaning
tending to move toward a common point or result
Example
The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.
Los dos ríos tienen un camino convergente antes de entrar al lago.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

convexo, redondeado hacia afuera
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
La lente tiene una forma convexa para enfocar la luz.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

la quintaesencia
Meaning
The purest or most perfect example of something.
Example
She is the quintessence of elegance.
Ella es la quintaesencia de la elegancia.
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

juramento
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
El doctor hizo un juramento de ayudar a los pacientes.
C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

oficiar
Meaning
To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.
Example
The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.
El sacerdote oficiará la ceremonia de la boda.
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

deambular
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
Deambulamos por las antiguas calles de la ciudad.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

permeabilizar, penetrar, extenderse
Meaning
Spread throughout (something); pervade.
Example
The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.
El aroma de las flores frescas permeó toda la habitación.
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

disminuir
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
Después de la tormenta, las aguas de la inundación comenzaron a disminuir.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

línea del nombre del escritor
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
Su línea apareció en la primera página del periódico.
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

tormentoso; lluvia intensa
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
La lluvia torrencial inundó las calles en pocas horas.
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

bóveda segura / saltar
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
El banco guardaba sus lingotes de oro en una bóveda segura.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

cisterna
Meaning
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
Example
The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.
La casa antigua todavía tenía una cisterna para recoger agua de lluvia.
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

frenético
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
El mercado de valores experimentó un comercio frenético después del anuncio.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

epílogo
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
El autor incluyó un epílogo para explicar lo que sucedió con los personajes después.
C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

sin rumbo; sin objetivo
Meaning
without purpose or direction; lacking a goal
Example
He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.
Él caminaba por la ciudad de manera sin rumbo.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkəri/

trickery

Meaning
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
Example
The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

incienso / enfurecer
Meaning
a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)
Example
The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.
El olor del incienso llenó el templo, pero sus palabras groseras la enfurecieron.
C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

capricho
Meaning
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
Example
Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.
Sus historias estaban llenas de capricho e imaginación.
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

refinería
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
La refinería de petróleo procesa miles de barriles a diario.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

alistarse
Meaning
to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help
Example
He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.
Él decidió alistarse en el ejército después de graduarse.
C1 noun /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

intricacy

complejidad
Meaning
the quality of being very detailed or complicated
Example
The intricacy of the design impressed everyone.
La complejidad del diseño impresionó a todos.
C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

finalidad
Meaning
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
Example
The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.
La decisión del juez le dio al caso una sensación de finalidad.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

mendigo
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
El mendigo pidió comida en la esquina de la calle.
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

advertencia
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
La propuesta fue aceptada con una advertencia.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

primate, animal de la familia de los monos
Meaning
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
Los humanos están clasificados como primates.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

déspota
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
El déspota gobernó la nación con miedo y violencia.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

autoindulgencia
Meaning
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
Example
His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.
Su fin de semana de autoindulgencia incluyó comer dulces y ver películas sin parar.
C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

cordialidad; amabilidad
Meaning
sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior
Example
The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.
La cordialidad del anfitrión hizo que todos los invitados se sintieran bienvenidos y cómodos.
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

felicidad
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

niño
Meaning
A young boy or lad.
Example
The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.
El anciano le dio una sonrisa amable al joven niño.
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

señuelo
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
Los cazadores usaron un pato de madera como señuelo.
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

felicidad
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪst/

opportunist

oportunista
Meaning
A person who takes advantage of situations for personal gain, often disregarding principles.
Example
He is seen as an opportunist who always puts his interests first.
Se le ve como un oportunista que siempre pone sus intereses primero.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

relacionado con París
Meaning
relating to Paris or its people
Example
She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido de estilo parisiano en la fiesta.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

tenaz
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
Ella tuvo éxito gracias a su tenaz determinación.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

opacar
Meaning
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
Example
The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
El escándalo opacó sus logros.
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

barrio
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
Brooklyn es un barrio de la ciudad de Nueva York.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər hen/

Water hen

gallineta
Meaning
a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands
Example
The water hen swam gracefully across the pond.
La gallineta nadó elegantemente a través del estanque.
C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

pelea/disputa
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
Dos jugadores se pelearon en el campo después de la falta.
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

desalojar
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
Los inquilinos deben desalojar el apartamento antes de fin de mes.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

desviar
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
Ella se desvió por una llamada telefónica inesperada.
C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

propenso a inundaciones
Meaning
Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
Example
Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.
Bangladesh es una nación deltaica propensa a inundaciones.
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

estrato
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
La capa superior de la sociedad disfrutaba de privilegios que no estaban disponibles para los demás.
C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

transporte
Meaning
The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.
Example
The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.
El transporte de mercancías se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.
C1 noun /ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

prologue

prólogo
Meaning
an introduction to a book, play, or event
Example
The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.
La novela comienza con un corto prólogo establecido en el pasado.
C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

desordenar, molestar
Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
El viento desordenó su cabello.
C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

derrota
Meaning
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
Example
The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.
El ejército derrotó completamente a las fuerzas enemigas en la batalla.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

estricto
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
El gobierno impuso medidas estrictas durante la crisis.
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

iniciativa profunda
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
Una iniciativa profunda puede crear cambios sostenibles.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

aumentar
Meaning
to make or become greater in intensity or degree
Example
The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.
El anuncio sirvió para aumentar la emoción en la habitación.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

sin nombre; anónimo; desconocido; no identificado
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
El miedo sin nombre lo acechaba durante toda la noche.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

admitir formalmente a alguien en una posición, organización o cargo
Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
Ella fue admitida en la sociedad de honor de la universidad.
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

letra de canción
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
Ella memorizó cada letra de su canción favorita.
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

hacia el norte
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
Los pájaros migran hacia el norte en primavera.
C1 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

artificial, forzado
Meaning
Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.
Example
His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.
Su discurso sonaba forzado y ensayado.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

registrar eventos en el orden en que ocurrieron
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
Ella decidió cronometrar su viaje a través de un blog.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

prenatal
Meaning
Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.
Example
She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.
Ella asistió a chequeos prenatales regulares durante su embarazo.
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

Cumbre del futuro
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
La Cumbre del Futuro abordó los desafíos globales.
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

sobresaliente; superior; extraordinario
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
Su belleza sobresaliente hizo que todos se detuvieran y la miraran.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

desarmar
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
A los soldados se les ordenó desarmar a los rebeldes.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

insostenible
Meaning
not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Example
The politician resigned when his position became untenable.
El político renunció cuando su posición se volvió insostenible.
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

pena
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
Su corazón se llenó de pena al escuchar la triste noticia.
C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

victimizar
Meaning
To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
Example
The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.
Los funcionarios corruptos victimizaron a los pobres aldeanos.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

enfoque sostenible y colaborativo
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
Un enfoque sostenible y colaborativo es crucial para resolver los problemas ambientales.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

hidroeléctrico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
El país invirtió fuertemente en plantas de energía hidroeléctrica.
C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

restablecer
Meaning
to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted
Example
The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.
El gobierno trabajó arduamente para restablecer la paz en la región.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

alabar
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
El maestro alabó la dedicación y el trabajo duro del estudiante.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒn.tən/

Wanton

deliberado y no provocado; sexualmente indecente o promiscuo
Meaning
deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous
Example
The vandals caused wanton destruction to the public property.
Los vándalos causaron destrucción irresponsable en la propiedad pública.
C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

concurrencia
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
El proyecto se completó con la concurrencia de todos los departamentos.
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

traición
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
Él fue acusado de traición contra el estado.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɡɑː.dɪd/

Unguarded

desprotegido, descuidado
Meaning
not protected or defended; careless about revealing private thoughts or information
Example
In an unguarded moment, she revealed her true feelings about the project.
En un momento sin protección, ella reveló sus verdaderos sentimientos sobre el proyecto.
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

calculador
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
Tenía un enfoque frío y calculador hacia los negocios.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

permeable
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
El suelo en esta área es muy permeable al agua.
C1 noun ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

eradication

erradicación
Meaning
The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.
Example
Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project.
La erradicación del carbono es una meta clave del proyecto.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

indemnización
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
La compañía de seguros proporcionó indemnización completa por los daños causados por la inundación.
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

negocios
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
Ha estado en el negocio de los restaurantes durante veinte años.