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C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

tendencioso
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
El artículo fue criticado por su tono tendencioso.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

lloroso, triste
Meaning
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
Example
The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.
El final lloroso de la película dejó al público en lágrimas.
B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

avanzado
Meaning
highly developed or complex
Example
He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.
Él está estudiando un nivel avanzado de matemáticas.
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

pentagrama
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
El mago dibujó un pentagrama en el suelo como parte del ritual.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

felicidad
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

soberanía
Meaning
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.
Example
Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.
La soberanía es esencial para la identidad de una nación.
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

descentralización
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
La descentralización promueve la autonomía regional.
A2 noun/verb /kɔːz/

cause

causa / causar
Meaning
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
Example
The heavy rain caused flooding in the city.
La lluvia fuerte causó inundaciones en la ciudad.
B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

rescatar
Meaning
to save someone or something from danger or harm
Example
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
Los bomberos rescataron al gato del árbol.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

ligeramente
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
Ella tocó la mano del bebé ligeramente.
A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

mamá
Meaning
an informal word for mother
Example
My mom makes the best homemade food.
Mi mamá hace la mejor comida casera.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

trascendental
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
La meditación puede llevar a experiencias trascendentales.
B1 noun /nuːn/

noon

mediodía
Meaning
12 o'clock in the daytime; midday
Example
The meeting will start at noon.
La reunión comenzará a mediodía.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

intención
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
Su intención era mejorar la calidad de la educación en la comunidad.
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

trabajador polifacético
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
Trabajaba como un factótum, manejando tanto tareas administrativas como de mantenimiento.
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

campaña
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
La campaña ambiental recaudó exitosamente conciencia sobre el cambio climático.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

relacionado con hongo
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
El sótano húmedo tenía un olor relacionado con hongo.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

ingenuity

ingenio
Meaning
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenuity led to groundbreaking innovations.
Su ingenio llevó a innovaciones pioneras.
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

adulador
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
El rey estaba rodeado de aduladores que solo le decían lo que quería oír.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

corporal
Meaning
relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military
Example
He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.
Él sufrió un castigo corporal por su error.
B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

competidor
Meaning
a person, team, or company that competes with others
Example
The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.
La empresa redujo sus precios para vencer a su principal competidor.
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

boa constrictora
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
El boa constrictor se envolvió alrededor de su presa.
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

coquetear
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Ella a menudo coquetea con sus compañeros de trabajo.
A2 noun /keɪs/

case

caso / situación
Meaning
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
Example
In this case, we should wait for further instructions.
En este caso, debemos esperar más instrucciones.
B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

futuras generaciones
Meaning
People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.
Example
Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.
El desarrollo sostenible asegura una mejor vida para las futuras generaciones.
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

apropiadamente
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
Ella estaba vestida apropiadamente para el evento.
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

sobrevivir
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
Él logró sobrevivir la tormenta.
B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

auténticamente
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
Ella habla auténticamente sobre sus experiencias.
C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

ahorros sistemáticos
Meaning
A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule
Example
Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.
Los ahorros sistemáticos pueden mitigar las crisis financieras en la vejez.
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

cortesía; amabilidad;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
Él mostró una gran cortesía al sostener la puerta abierta para las personas mayores.
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

agitación
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
Hubo agitación visible entre la multitud.
C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

municipalidad
Meaning
a city or town that has its own local government
Example
The municipality is planning to build a new library.
La municipalidad está planeando construir una nueva biblioteca.
A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

cortar con sierra
Meaning
to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool
Example
The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.
El carpintero corta la madera en pedazos.
C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

provocar náuseas
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
La comida echada a perder lo nauseó rápidamente.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

anhelo, deseo
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
Después de años en el extranjero, desarrolló un profundo deseo por la comida tradicional de su tierra natal.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

crítica mordaz
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
El crítico escribió una crítica mordaz de la película.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

disposición rápida y alegre
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Aceptó el desafío con alacridad.
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

pantalones ajustados
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
Ella compró un nuevo par de leggings negros para el gimnasio.
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

aislamiento
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
Pasó el fin de semana en completo aislamiento en su cabaña.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

combatir
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
El gobierno está tomando medidas para combatir la corrupción.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

relativo
Meaning
considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative
Example
The cost of living is relative to your income level.
El costo de vida es relativo a tu nivel de ingresos.
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

arrepentimiento
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
Su arrepentimiento genuino conmovió a todos en la sala del tribunal.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəbl/

inhospitable

inhóspito
Meaning
Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.
Example
The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants.
El desierto es un ambiente inhóspito para la mayoría de las plantas.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

canal; cauce; medio;
Meaning
a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication
Example
The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.
El canal de noticias proporcionó cobertura en vivo del evento importante.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

competente; capaz
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
Ella es una gerente competente que maneja todas las tareas de manera eficiente.
C2 noun /neɪv/

Knave

persona deshonesta; un hombre en una carta de juego
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant
Example
The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.
El canalla intentó engañar a la anciana para robarle sus ahorros.
C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

compactamente
Meaning
In a closely packed or dense manner.
Example
Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.
Los protones y los neutrones están organizados compactamente.
C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

fusionarse
Meaning
Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.
Example
The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.
Las diferentes teorías se fusionaron en una idea unificada.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

despálido
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Ella se puso pálida al ver la sangre.
C2 adjective /ɡlɪb/

glib

superficial pero insincero
Meaning
speaking easily but without sincerity or depth
Example
The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question.
El político dio una respuesta superficial a una pregunta seria.
B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

tallar
Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
El artista talló una hermosa estatua de mármol.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

causal
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
Existe una relación causal entre fumar y el cáncer.
C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

rapaz
Meaning
having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy
Example
The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.
El dueño de la casa rapaz subió el alquiler sin razón.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

no cualificado; trabajador sin habilidades
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
Muchos trabajadores no cualificados están buscando oportunidades de formación.
C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

inflexión
Meaning
The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
Example
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
Su inflexión mantuvo al público comprometido.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

parachoques
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
El agricultor celebró una cosecha récord este año.
B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

fenómeno
Meaning
an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
Example
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.
Las Luces del Norte son un fenómeno natural.
A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

apresurarse
Meaning
to move or act with great speed; to rush
Example
We need to hurry or we'll be late.
Necesitamos apresurarnos o llegaremos tarde.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

imprudente
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
Era imprudente conducir en un clima tan tormentoso.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

impaciencia
Meaning
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
Example
His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
Su impaciencia creció a medida que la reunión se alargaba.
A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

learning

aprendizaje
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Aprender un nuevo idioma puede ser emocionante.
C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

pegajoso
Meaning
আঠালো; চটচটে;
Example
The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.
La cinta adhesiva se pegó firmemente a la pared.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

sospechoso; cuestionable; poco confiable; arriesgado o peligroso
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
Ese trato me suena sospechoso.
C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

desinversión
Meaning
the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets
Example
The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.
La desinversión de la filial se completó el año pasado.
C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

derramamiento de sangre; matanza
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
Se firmó el tratado de paz para evitar más derramamiento de sangre.
B2 noun /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

avestruz
Meaning
a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck
Example
The ostrich is the world's largest bird.
El avestruz es el pájaro más grande del mundo.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

mutable
Meaning
Capable of change or alteration.
Example
Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.
Las emociones humanas son mutables y pueden cambiar rápidamente.
B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

recordatorio
Meaning
something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall
Example
He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.
Él configuró un recordatorio para llamar a su madre en su cumpleaños.
A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

bonito; hermoso; atractivo
Meaning
attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately
Example
She wore a pretty dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido bonito a la fiesta.
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

frente; brida
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
El jinete ajustó el freno del caballo antes de montarlo para la carrera.
C1 verb/noun /ɡraʊl/

growl

gruñir
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
El perro gruñó al extraño.
A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

¡Hey!
Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
¡Hey, cómo estás hoy?
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

interior
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
El interior del hotel estaba bellamente decorado.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

puesta del sol
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
El romántico atardecer pintó el cielo con colores dorados.
C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

lazo
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
El vaquero lasso al caballo rápidamente.
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

prudencia
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
Ella invirtió su dinero con gran prudencia.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

inquebrantable; firme
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
Su fe permaneció inquebrantable a pesar de todos los desafíos.
A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

ni uno ni otro
Meaning
used to connect two negative alternatives
Example
Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.
Ni el gerente ni el asistente pudieron asistir a la reunión.
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

remediar
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
La compañía prometió remediar las quejas de sus clientes.
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

pensión
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
Después de la jubilación, recibe una pensión mensual de la empresa.
C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

acrimonía
Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
El divorcio estuvo lleno de acrimonía y disputas.
A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

felicidad
Meaning
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
Example
He saved enough money to buy a new car.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

mortal; perecedero; humano
Meaning
subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human
Example
All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.
Todos los seres humanos son mortales y eventualmente morirán.
C2 verb /fɔrˈswɛr/

forswear

renunciar
Meaning
to renounce or reject; to give up completely
Example
He forswore his old habits and started a new life.
Él renunció a sus viejos hábitos y empezó una nueva vida.
B1 noun ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz

examinations

exámenes
Meaning
A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.
Example
BPSC conducts rigorous examinations.
BPSC realiza exámenes rigurosos.
B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

elemental; básico
Meaning
basic; fundamental; primary level
Example
He learned elementary mathematics in school.
Él aprendió matemáticas elementales en la escuela.
B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

efecto invernadero
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
El efecto invernadero está aumentando las temperaturas globales.
B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

pista
Meaning
a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly
Example
She gave me a hint about the surprise party.
Ella me dio una pista sobre la fiesta sorpresa.
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

avergonzar
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
Su repentina pregunta pareció avergonzarlo.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

caluroso y húmedo, atractivo
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
El clima caluroso y húmedo dificultaba concentrarse en el trabajo.
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 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

rozar hasta irritar
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
Los zapatos ásperos le estaban rozando los talones.
B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

enorme; vasto; extenso
Meaning
extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense
Example
The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
El vasto océano se extendió hasta el horizonte.
C2 adjective /kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

quotidian

cotidiano, común
Meaning
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
Example
He focused on the quotidian details of family life.
Él se centró en los detalles cotidianos de la vida familiar.
A2 noun /ɡreɪp/

grape

uva
Meaning
a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food
Example
She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.
Ella recogió un racimo de uvas de la vid.
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

ácido
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
La leche se ha agrido y huele terrible.
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

nombrar
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
Decidieron nombrar a su bebé Sarah.
B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

burbuja
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
Los niños persiguieron las burbujas en el aire.
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

aerodinámica
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
La aerodinámica de una aeronave determina su velocidad y eficiencia.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/

truculence

agresividad
Meaning
Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.
Example
His speech was full of truculence and threats.
Su discurso estaba lleno de agresividad y amenazas.
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

monstruo marino gigante
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
El barco se veía como un monstruo marino gigante en el horizonte.
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

arrebato súbito
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
Ella fue tomada por un arrebato de risa.
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

ardecer lentamente
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
El fuego ardió lentamente durante horas antes de apagarse.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

incontrovertible
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
Example
The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.
La evidencia era incontrovertible y demostró su inocencia.
C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

infusión
Meaning
the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid
Example
She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.
Ella preparó una infusión calmante de té de manzanilla.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

sang-froid
Meaning
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
Example
The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.
El líder manejó la crisis con un notable sang-froid.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

diseminar
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
Las redes sociales ayudan a difundir información rápidamente.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

superintendente
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
El superintendente visitó las aulas para revisar el progreso.
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

certamen de belleza
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
Ella ganó el primer lugar en el certamen de belleza
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

por qué
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
¿Por qué llegaste tarde hoy?
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

sociopolítico
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
Los factores sociopolíticos a menudo influyen en las decisiones de políticas públicas.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

imaginario; ficticio; no real
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
La niña tenía un amigo imaginario con el que hablaba todos los días.
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 noun /skriːd/

screed

escrito largo y tedioso
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Él entregó un largo escrito contra la corrupción.
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

punto de vista sesgado
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
El artículo tenía una inclinación política.
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.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

capítulo
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
Acabo de terminar el primer capítulo de la novela.
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

picar finamente
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
Ella picó el ajo para la receta.
C2 noun /ˌɪmpəˈtjuːəsəti/

impetuosity

impetuosidad
Meaning
The quality of being rash or impulsive.
Example
His impetuosity often got him into trouble.
Su impetuosidad a menudo lo metía en problemas.