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C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

estratificar
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
Los investigadores planean estratificar los datos según los grupos de edad.
C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

delincuente
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Example
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.
La policía finalmente atrapó al delincuente que había estado robando autos.
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

daga
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
El guerrero antiguo llevaba una daga de plata.
C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

atribuir, asignar
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
Muchos eruditos atribuyen el poema a un autor desconocido.
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

fantasioso, irreal
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
La historia era demasiado fantasiosa para ser cierta.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

unsightly

desagradable
Meaning
Unpleasant to look at; ugly.
Example
The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park.
El montón de basura creó una vista desagradable en el parque.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

incomible
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
Los hongos eran venenosos y completamente incomestibles.
C1 noun /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

orfebre
Meaning
a person who makes or repairs articles of gold
Example
The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.
El orfebre hizo un hermoso anillo de bodas.
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

opresivo
Meaning
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
Example
His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
Su actitud opresiva hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

eliminación gradual
Meaning
A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.
Example
A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.
Se acordó la eliminación gradual de los combustibles fósiles.
C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

propulsión
Meaning
The action of driving or pushing forward.
Example
Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.
Los motores a reacción proporcionan propulsión a las aeronaves para viajar largas distancias.
C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

conservantes
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
Muchos alimentos procesados contienen conservantes dañinos.
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

autoritario
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
Ella habló con un tono autoritario que silenció la habitación.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

compulsive

compulsivo
Meaning
Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.
Example
He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets.
Él es un jugador compulsivo que no puede dejar de apostar.
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

hereje
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
La iglesia lo declaró hereje por sus ideas radicales.
C1 adjective ɪˈræt.ɪk

erratic

errático
Meaning
Unpredictable and inconsistent; not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Example
His erratic behavior confused his colleagues.
Su comportamiento errático confundió a sus colegas.
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtər/

Martyr

mártir
Meaning
A person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs
Example
He became a martyr for the cause of freedom and democracy.
Se convirtió en un mártir por la causa de la libertad y la democracia.
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

traicionero
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
La carretera traicionera hizo que conducir fuera difícil.
C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

aletear / temblar
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
La mariposa comenzó a aletear sus alas en la luz del sol.
C1 noun /ˈhɔː.kər/

Hawker

vendedor ambulante
Meaning
a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street
Example
The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart.
El vendedor ambulante vendió frutas frescas desde su carrito.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

inflexible
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
Su actitud inflexible dificultó las negociaciones.
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 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

antepasados
Meaning
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.
Example
We must honor the traditions of our forebears.
Debemos honrar las tradiciones de nuestros antepasados.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

falsificador
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
La policía arrestó a un falsificador que había estado vendiendo pinturas falsas.
C1 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

decadencia
Meaning
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
Example
The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.
La novela describe la decadencia de la élite adinerada.
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

dolor agudo
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
Sintió un dolor agudo de culpa después de mentirle a su amigo.
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

letárgico
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
Después de una comida pesada, se sintió letárgico y somnoliento.
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

limón dulce
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
El jugo de limón dulce era refrescante en un día caluroso.
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

inundado
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
El mercado estaba inundado de productos importados baratos.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

moneda británica / excelente
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
Fue elogiada por su excelente trabajo en el proyecto.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

extorsión
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.
El empresario fue arrestado por extorsión después de amenazar a su socio.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

impeachar
Meaning
To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.
Example
The parliament voted to impeach the president.
El parlamento votó para impugnar al presidente.
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

mangosta
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
La mangosta atacó rápidamente a la cobra para proteger a sus crías.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

descuento/reembolso
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
La tienda ofreció un descuento en compras al por mayor.
C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

viabilidad
Meaning
Ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Example
The viability of the project depends on funding.
La viabilidad del proyecto depende de la financiación.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

retraso temporal / perdón de castigo
Meaning
A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.
Example
The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.
El prisionero recibió un perdón de último minuto de la ejecución.
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

respiración
Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
La respiración es esencial para todos los seres vivos.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

embargar
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
El banco decidió embargar la propiedad después de meses de pagos perdidos.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

utilizable
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
La bicicleta vieja sigue siendo utilizable a pesar de su edad.
C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

destreza mágica
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
La destreza del programador asombró a todos en la sala.
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

maldad; avaricia
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Su maldad hacia los niños pobres sorprendió a todos en el vecindario.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

mamut / gigante
Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
La empresa enfrentó un desafío gigante durante la expansión.
C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

envergadura
Meaning
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
Example
The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
El águila tiene una impresionante envergadura de más de dos metros.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

permutación
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
El rompecabezas se puede resolver probando todas las permutaciones posibles de las piezas.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

exponente
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
Ella es una de las principales exponentes de la danza moderna.
C1 adjective /aɪˈreɪt/

irate

iracundo
Meaning
Extremely angry.
Example
The customer became irate after waiting for hours.
El cliente se puso iracundo después de esperar durante horas.
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

guerra de liberación
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
La guerra de liberación transformó la historia del país.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

disciplinario
Meaning
relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior
Example
The company took disciplinary action against the employee.
La empresa tomó medidas disciplinarias contra el empleado.
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

sabio; prudente; con buen juicio
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
El sabio consejo del anciano ayudó a resolver el problema.
C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

pequeña figura decorativa
Meaning
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
Example
She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.
Ella compró una figura de porcelana de una bailarina de ballet.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

reacio
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
El testigo fue reacio a hablar sobre lo que había visto.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

amistosamente, de manera amistosa
Meaning
in a friendly and pleasant manner
Example
They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.
Ellos discutieron el tema amigablemente sin discusiones.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

monasterio; ashram
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
El antiguo monasterio fue construido en la cima de una colina.
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

somnoliento; adormilado; cansado
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
Me sentí somnoliento después de la comida pesada.
C1 noun /væt/

vat

gran recipiente
Meaning
A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.
Example
The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.
Los trabajadores llenaron el gran recipiente con jugo de uva recién exprimido.
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

evaluación
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
La evaluación anual determina los incrementos salariales.
C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

básico; elemental; subdesarrollado; en la etapa más temprana del desarrollo
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
Ella solo tiene conocimiento rudimentario del francés.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

terrenal; mundano; material
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
Se centró en los placeres terrenales en lugar del crecimiento espiritual.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

electrificar; emocionar
Meaning
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
Example
The speaker's speech electrified the audience.
El discurso del orador emocionó intensamente a la audiencia.
C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

de manera sumisa; humildemente
Meaning
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
Example
He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.
Él aceptó la crítica humildemente sin discutir.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɜːrt/

inert

inactivo
Meaning
lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive
Example
The patient remained inert on the bed.
El paciente permaneció inactivo en la cama.
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

cañón antiaéreo
Meaning
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
Example
The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.
El cañón antiaéreo estaba posicionado para defender la base militar.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

sal de roca
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
La sal de roca se considera más saludable que la sal de mesa.
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

legar por testamento
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
El científico legó sus papeles de investigación a la universidad.
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

ritmo circadiano
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
La exposición a la luz natural regula el ritmo circadiano.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

insecticida
Meaning
a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects
Example
The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.
El agricultor roció insecticida en sus cultivos para protegerlos de los insectos dañinos.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪkəl/

fanatical

fanático
Meaning
showing extreme enthusiasm or obsession
Example
She has a fanatical interest in collecting vintage stamps.
Ella tiene un interés fanático en coleccionar sellos antiguos.
C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

por sí mismo
Meaning
By or in itself; intrinsically.
Example
The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.
La idea no es mala por sí mismo, pero necesita mejora.
C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

desdichado, desafortunado
Meaning
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
Example
The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.
El desdichado viajero perdió su pasaporte en el primer día.
C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

curador
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
El curador organizó una nueva exposición de artefactos antiguos.
C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

percusión
Meaning
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
Example
The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.
La sección de percusión añadió ritmo y energía a la orquesta.
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

atrozmente
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
El servicio del restaurante fue atrozmente lento.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

inequívoco
Meaning
Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
Example
She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.
Ella dio una respuesta inequívoca a la pregunta.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

homicidio
Meaning
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
Example
The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.
El detective fue asignado para investigar el homicidio ocurrido en el centro de la ciudad anoche.
C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

procedimental
Meaning
Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.
Example
The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.
El comité siguió estrictamente las reglas procedimentales.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

difícil de encontrar
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
La solución al problema resultó difícil de encontrar.
C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

abandono
Meaning
the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted
Example
The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.
El niño sufrió un profundo dolor emocional por el abandono.
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

población
Meaning
the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area
Example
The new law was welcomed by the local populace.
La nueva ley fue bienvenida por la población local.
C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

diversificación
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
La diversificación ayuda a reducir el riesgo de inversión.
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

a mitad de camino; en el medio
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
El proyecto está a medio camino de su finalización.
C1 adjective /ɡlʌm/

Glum

triste; abatido; melancólico
Meaning
sad; dejected; downcast; gloomy
Example
He looked glum after hearing the bad news.
Se veía triste después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C1 noun /truːs/

truce

tregua
Meaning
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.
Example
The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.
Los dos países acordaron una tregua después de semanas de intensos combates.
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

creencia, principio
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
La libertad de expresión es parte de su credo personal.
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 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

solubilidad
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
La solubilidad de la sal en agua es alta.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

felicidad
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

congestionar
Meaning
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
Example
Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.
El tráfico pesado puede congestionarse las calles de la ciudad durante la hora punta.
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

requisición
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
El gerente presentó una requisición para nuevos suministros de oficina.
C1 adjective ʌnˈmætʃt

unmatched

incomparable
Meaning
Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.
Example
The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery.
Los luchadores por la libertad demostraron valentía incomparable.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

inestable; poco fiable; que no funciona correctamente
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
La vieja silla estaba inestable y se tambaleaba cada vez que alguien se sentaba en ella.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

hipoteca
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
Tomaron una hipoteca para comprar su primera casa.
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

lamentar
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
Los críticos lamentaron la falta de diversidad en la película.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

hangar
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
El avión fue guardado de forma segura en el hangar durante la tormenta severa.
C1 adjective /ˈtæksɪŋ/

taxing

agotador
Meaning
Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.
Example
Preparing for the exam was a taxing experience.
Preparar para el examen fue una experiencia agotadora.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

reglamento
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
El consejo de la ciudad aprobó una nueva ordenanza para regular a los vendedores ambulantes.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

redundancia
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
El documento contenía redundancia que lo hacía innecesariamente largo.
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

alabar
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
Los críticos alaban la nueva película.
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

pescado seco
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
El pescado seco es un alimento conservado popular en muchas regiones costeras.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

fortificar
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
Fortificaron las murallas de la ciudad para protegerse contra la invasión.
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

sustento
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
La pesca es el sustento principal de las comunidades costeras.
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

matrimonio
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
Han estado felizmente unidos en matrimonio durante veinte años.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

retroactivo
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
La nueva ley se hizo retroactiva para cubrir los casos pasados.
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

pecuniario
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
Enfrentaron dificultades pecuniarias después de que el negocio fracasó.
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

neutralizar
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
La medicina ayudó a neutralizar el veneno en su sistema.
C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

grabar
Meaning
to write or carve words or symbols on a surface
Example
They inscribed her name on the trophy.
Ellos grabaron su nombre en el trofeo.
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

cesación
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
Hubo una cesación temporal de las hostilidades.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

referéndum
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
El gobierno celebró un referéndum sobre la nueva constitución.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

desconsiderado
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
Fue desconsiderado de su parte poner música alta tarde en la noche.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

escondite
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
La cabaña en el bosque era su escondite secreto.
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.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsɛl/

undersell

vender a un precio más bajo
Meaning
to sell something at a lower price than competitors or to downplay the value of something
Example
The shop undersold its rivals by offering huge discounts.
La tienda vendió a sus rivales a un precio más bajo ofreciendo grandes descuentos.
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

caminar a través del agua
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
Los niños caminaban por el río poco profundo.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

caída de la noche
Meaning
the time when night begins; dusk
Example
They decided to return home before nightfall.
Decidieron regresar a casa antes de la caída de la noche.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

relacionado con el crecimiento o los procesos básicos de la vida
Meaning
relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity
Example
The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.
El paciente permaneció en un estado vegetativo después del accidente.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

mezclar
Meaning
to mix things together in a confused or untidy way
Example
Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.
No mezcles todos los papeles en una sola pila.
C1 noun /ˈleθ.ər.dʒi/

Lethargy

letargo; cansancio e inactividad
Meaning
a lack of energy and enthusiasm; tiredness and inactivity
Example
The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy.
El clima cálido causó una sensación de letargo.
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

desarraigar
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
Ellos desenterraron el viejo árbol del jardín.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

temblar
Meaning
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
Example
He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.
Comenzó a temblar nerviosamente antes de dar su discurso.