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C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

tranquilizar
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
El veterinario tuvo que tranquilizar al tigre antes de moverlo.
B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

pausar
Meaning
to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech
Example
Please pause the video while I take notes.
Por favor, pausa el video mientras tomo notas.
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

aliteración
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
Ella usó aliteración en su poema para agregar musicalidad.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

directamente; completamente; sin reservas
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
Ella rechazó la propuesta directamente.
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

mago
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
El mago sacó un conejo de su sombrero.
A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

colección; acopio; archivo
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
Ella tiene una impresionante colección de libros antiguos en su biblioteca.
A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

consejo
Meaning
Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
Example
Experts provide advice for better air quality.
Los expertos brindan consejos para mejorar la calidad del aire.
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.
B1 noun /ˈprɪzənər/

prisoner

prisionero
Meaning
a person who is in prison
Example
The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years.
El prisionero fue liberado bajo fianza después de cumplir 10 años.
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

televisión
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
Veo mis programas favoritos en la televisión todas las noches.
C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

no verbal
Meaning
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
Example
Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
Las señales no verbales juegan un papel crucial en la comunicación efectiva.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

certeza
Meaning
firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true
Example
We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.
Podemos decir con certeza que el proyecto se completará a tiempo.
B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

hecho a medida
Meaning
Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.
Example
He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.
Él llevaba un traje hecho a medida que complementaba perfectamente su físico.
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

optimizar
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
La empresa está trabajando para optimizar su cadena de suministro.
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

asonante
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
El poema está lleno de palabras asonantes que crean un ritmo musical.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

trato; transacciones; manejo de situaciones
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
Su trato justo con los clientes le valió una excelente reputación.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

especializado
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
Él tiene un conocimiento especializado de las civilizaciones antiguas.
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

reinar
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
La reina reinó durante más de sesenta años.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

cualquier cosa
Meaning
any object, event, or matter; whatever thing
Example
You can ask me anything about the project.
Puedes preguntarme cualquier cosa sobre el proyecto.
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

destruir
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
El incendio arrasó el bosque.
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

breve; corto
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
El abogado recibió un informe detallado sobre el próximo caso judicial.
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

mantener
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
Mantener la disciplina en las instituciones educativas es crucial.
A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

marca; señal; calificación
Meaning
A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score
Example
She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.
Ella recibió la calificación más alta en el examen de matemáticas.
C2 noun /vɛkˈseɪʃən/

vexation

exasperación
Meaning
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Example
She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays.
Ella no pudo esconder su exasperación después de los repetidos retrasos.
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

borrador
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
Ella terminó el primer borrador de su novela.
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

contrición
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
Su contrición fue evidente después de la disculpa.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

instantáneo
Meaning
Happening immediately, without any delay.
Example
The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.
El cambio de temperatura fue casi instantáneo.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

diurno
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
La mayoría de las aves son criaturas diurnas, activas durante las horas de luz.
C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

hipocresía; falsedad; engaño;
Meaning
the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity
Example
His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.
su hipocresía fue expuesta cuando criticó a otros por los mismos errores que él había cometido.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈhɪntərlændz/

hinterlands

zonas remotas
Meaning
Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.
Example
Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country.
Los exploradores viajaron profundamente a las zonas remotas del país.
B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

aproximadamente; de manera violenta o dura
Meaning
approximately; in a harsh or violent way
Example
The project will take roughly three months to complete.
El proyecto tomará aproximadamente tres meses para completarse.
C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

evitar hábilmente o encontrar una manera de eludir obstáculos o reglas
Meaning
To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.
Example
He tried to circumvent the security system.
Él intentó eludir el sistema de seguridad.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

carácter; personalidad; rasgo;
Meaning
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film
Example
She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.
Ella mostró un gran carácter ayudando a los demás durante la crisis.
B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

proveedor
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
El proveedor entregó los productos a tiempo.
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

ancho de banda
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
Aumentar el ancho de banda mejora la velocidad de Internet.
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

curvatura
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
Los marineros anclaron en las aguas tranquilas de la curvatura.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

hecho de tierra o arcilla; relacionado con la cerámica
Meaning
made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials
Example
The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.
La cocina tenía hermosas ollas de barro para almacenamiento.
A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

fundar
Meaning
to establish or create something; to discover
Example
They founded the company in 1995.
Ellos fundaron la compañía en 1995.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

extranjero
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
La ciudad recibe a cada extranjero con amabilidad.
B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

idiota
Meaning
extremely stupid; foolish; senseless
Example
His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Su comportamiento idiota avergonzó a todos en la reunión.
C2 noun /ˈjuːʒəri/

usury

usura
Meaning
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
Example
The law strictly prohibits usury.
La ley prohíbe estrictamente la usura.
C1 noun /weɪ/

Whey

suero
Meaning
the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese
Example
Whey protein is popular among athletes and bodybuilders.
El proteína de suero es popular entre los atletas y culturistas.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/

Undaunted

Intrépido; valiente; inquebrantable;
Meaning
not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment
Example
Despite the setbacks, she remained undaunted in pursuing her goals.
A pesar de los contratiempos, ella permaneció intrépida en la persecución de sus objetivos.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

consejero
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
El consejero organizó una reunión pública para discutir los problemas locales.
A2 adjective /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

expensive

caro
Meaning
costing a lot of money
Example
That car is too expensive for me to buy.
Ese coche es demasiado caro para que pueda comprarlo.
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

junior; novato; inferior
Meaning
a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people
Example
The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.
El empleado junior estaba ansioso por aprender de los colegas senior.
B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

difícil; astuto; engañoso
Meaning
requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with
Example
This math problem is quite tricky to solve.
Este problema de matemáticas es bastante complicado de resolver.
A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

martes
Meaning
The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
Tenemos una reunión programada para el martes.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

temporalmente
Meaning
for a limited time; not permanently
Example
The road is closed temporarily for repairs.
La carretera está cerrada temporalmente para reparaciones.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

sin duda
Meaning
without a doubt, certainly
Example
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
Él es sin duda el mejor jugador del equipo.
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

suicida
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
La conducción imprudente fue un comportamiento suicida.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

tigresa
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
La poderosa tigresa cazó silenciosamente a través de la jungla.
A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

levantar
Meaning
to raise or move upward; to pick up
Example
He lifted the heavy box with effort.
Él levantó la caja pesada con esfuerzo.
B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

cubierta / plataforma
Meaning
A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.
Example
We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.
Disfrutamos del atardecer desde la cubierta superior del ferry.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

higiene
Meaning
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.
Example
Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.
Una buena higiene es esencial para prevenir la propagacion de infecciones.
A2 noun কন্ডিশন

condition

condición
Meaning
A particular state of health or physical fitness; a medical problem.
Example
The condition worsens without proper treatment.
La condición empeora sin tratamiento adecuado.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

retrato
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
El artista pintó un hermoso retrato de su esposa.
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

calculado
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
Su movimiento calculado le dio una ventaja sobre sus competidores.
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

planificador
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
Ella usa un planificador diario para organizar sus reuniones.
B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

correspondiente
Meaning
matching or related to something
Example
The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.
La página correspondiente en el libro explica el proceso en detalle.
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

fonético
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
Los niños aprenden las reglas fonéticas para leer nuevas palabras con precisión.
C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

Tradiciones indígenas
Meaning
Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.
Example
Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.
Las tradiciones indígenas en los Chittagong Hill Tracts son únicas.
A1 verb /lʊk/

look

mirar
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
Mira el hermoso atardecer en el cielo.
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

egoístamente
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Él tomó todas las galletas egoístamente.
C1 noun /ˌdev.əˈtiː/

Devotee

devoto; seguidor
Meaning
a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something
Example
As a devotee of classical music, she attended every concert in the city.
Como devota de la música clásica, asistió a cada concierto en la ciudad.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

vida silvestre
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
El parque es hogar de una gran variedad de vida silvestre.
B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

confusión, desconcierto, caos
Meaning
lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind
Example
There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.
Hubo confusión sobre la hora de la reunión, por lo que la mitad del equipo llegó tarde.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

maquinaciones
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
El político fue derribado por sus propias maquinaciones.
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

erosión
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
Las luchas de poder a menudo conducen a la erosión de la humanidad.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪsiːn/

Casein

caseína
Meaning
the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements
Example
Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery.
El polvo de proteína de caseína es popular entre los atletas para la recuperación muscular.
A1 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

manzana
Meaning
a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh
Example
I eat an apple every day for breakfast.
Yo como una manzana todos los días para el desayuno.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

felicidad
Meaning
a person who sells something
Example
The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

sombrío refugio de jardín formado por árboles o plantas trepadoras
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
Ellos descansaron debajo del árbore cubierto con rosas.
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

perra;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
La perra dio a luz a cinco cachorros.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

sobresaltado
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Ella se sobresaltó por el ruido fuerte afuera.
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

aproximado
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
El costo es aproximado y puede cambiar más tarde.
C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

dictamen
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
El dictum del juez aclaró el principio de igualdad ante la ley.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

incitar
Meaning
to provoke; to stir up
Example
His speech incited the crowd to violence.
Su discurso incitó a la multitud a la violencia.
C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

radiancia
Meaning
the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality
Example
Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.
Su rostro se llenó de radiancia después de escuchar las buenas noticias.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

nublia
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
El pueblo estaba celebrando el festival con sus nubias bailando.
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

órbita
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
El satélite mantiene su órbita alrededor de la Tierra.
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

antiguo
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Visitamos las antiguas ruinas del Imperio Romano.
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

prelatura
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
La iglesia medieval estaba dominada por la prelatura y sus tradiciones.
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

pecado
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
Él confesó su pecado al sacerdote.
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

boda
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
Están planeando una boda en el verano.
B2 noun /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

altitud
Meaning
the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
Example
The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
El avión vuela a una altitud de 30,000 pies.
C1 noun ˌpriːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən

preoccupation

preocupación
Meaning
The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.
Example
His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.
Su preocupación por el trabajo llevó a descuidar su vida personal.
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

a lo largo; en la dirección más larga
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
Dobla el papel a lo largo para que sea más fácil de llevar.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

bala
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
La bala falló su objetivo y golpeó la pared.
C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

xenofóbico
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries
Example
The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.
Los comentarios xenofóbicos del líder provocaron indignación en todo el país.
C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

arrugar
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
Ella arrugó la nariz ante el extraño olor.
B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

editor
Meaning
a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book
Example
The editor approved the article before publication.
El editor aprobó el artículo antes de la publicación.
C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

amigos
Meaning
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
Example
He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.
Invitó a todos sus amigos y familiares a la boda.
C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

anexión
Meaning
the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state
Example
The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.
La anexión de la región provocó condena internacional.
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

conocimiento superficial
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
Él tiene un conocimiento superficial de español.
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

terreno
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
Los soldados tuvieron que cruzar un terreno difícil durante la misión.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

ampliamente
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
Las reglas son generalmente similares en todas las regiones.
B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

hábitat natural
Meaning
The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.
Example
Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.
Proteger el hábitat natural es crucial para las mariposas.
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

comportarse
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
Los niños deben comportarse bien en la escuela.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

infantería
Meaning
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
Example
The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.
La infantería avanzó a través del campo de batalla a pie.
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

valiente; seguro; audaz
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
Tomó una decisión audaz para iniciar su propio negocio.
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

bendición
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
El sacerdote dio su bendición a los recién casados.
A1 verb /stænd/

stand

ponerse de pie
Meaning
to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
Example
Please stand up when the teacher enters.
Por favor, póngase de pie cuando entre el maestro.
B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

gravedad
Meaning
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Example
Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.
La gravedad atrae los objetos hacia la superficie de la Tierra.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

interponer
Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
Él rápidamente se interpuso entre los luchadores para detener la pelea.
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

sujetar
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
por favor, sujeta mi mano.
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

regocijarse
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
La familia se regocija con las buenas noticias.
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.
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

bacteria
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
El doctor explicó que un solo bacterium puede multiplicarse rápidamente bajo las condiciones adecuadas.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

improbable; poco probable
Meaning
not likely to happen; improbable
Example
It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.
Es poco probable que llueva hoy con cielos tan despejados.
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

zumbido
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
Pude oír el zumbido del teléfono durante la reunión.
C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

correlativo
Meaning
having a mutual relationship; corresponding
Example
The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers.
El aumento de la temperatura es correlativo con el derretimiento de los glaciares.
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

ofuscar, oscurecer, confundir
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
Los políticos a menudo ofuscan los hechos para engañar a la gente.
B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

evolutivo
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Example
The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.
Los cambios evolutivos en las especies son fascinantes.
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

calabaza esponjosa
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
La calabaza esponjosa puede comerse cuando está joven o secarse para hacer estropajos naturales.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

antojo, deseo fuerte
Meaning
a strong desire for something
Example
She has a craving for chocolate every evening.
Ella tiene un antojo de chocolate todas las noches.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

auditivo
Meaning
Relating to the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.
La conferencia fue disenada para mejorar las habilidades de aprendizaje auditivo de los estudiantes.
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

preocupación
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
Hay preocupación por la disminución de las existencias de pescado.
A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

en voz alta
Meaning
in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume
Example
He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.
Habló en voz alta para que todos pudieran oírlo.
A2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.ni/

Journey

viaje
Meaning
an act of travelling from one place to another; a long and often difficult process of personal development
Example
Their journey across the country took three weeks to complete.
Su viaje a través del país tardó tres semanas en completarse.