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C2 noun /ˈtrɪbjuːn/

tribune

tribuno
Meaning
a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights
Example
He was seen as a tribune of the common people.
Se le veia como un tribuno del pueblo.
C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

deportivo
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
Los niños estaban en un estado de ánimo deportivo durante el picnic.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.səm/

fulsome

elogios excesivos
Meaning
Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.
Example
He offered fulsome praise to his boss.
Él ofreció elogios excesivos a su jefe.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

incombustible
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
Este material es incombustible y seguro para la construcción.
C2 noun /liːən/

lien

gravamen
Meaning
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
Example
The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.
El banco colocó un gravamen sobre la casa hasta que se pagara la hipoteca.
C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

arborescente
Meaning
having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like
Example
The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.
El coral tenía una forma arbórea que se parecía a un pequeño bosque.
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

despreciar
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
Él nunca despreciaba a aquellos que tenían menos fortuna que él.
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

expresar una opinión
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
El profesor opinó que la política fracasaría.
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

mujeriego
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
El político fue expuesto como un notorio mujeriego.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/

unstinting

generoso
Meaning
given generously without holding back
Example
She received unstinting support from her family.
Ella recibió un apoyo generoso de su familia.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

desconfiado
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
Ella estaba desconfiada de invertir en el nuevo negocio.
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

común, del pueblo
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
Sus gustos eran bastante comunes, prefiriendo comida y ropa simples.
C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

endocrino
Meaning
Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Example
The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.
El sistema endocrino regula el metabolismo y el crecimiento.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

auspicio
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
La conferencia fue celebrada bajo los auspicios de las Naciones Unidas.
C2 verb /lɪm/

limn

describir / delinear
Meaning
to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.
Example
The author limned the beauty of the countryside.
El autor describió vívidamente la belleza del campo.
C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

convincente
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
Su argumento convincente convenció al jurado.
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

enfermedad infecciosa del ganado
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
El agricultor perdió muchas vacas durante el brote de murrain.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

regente
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
La reina regente introdujo varias reformas durante su reinado.
C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

insatisfecho
Meaning
Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger
Example
Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.
A pesar de la disculpa, ella permaneció insatisfecha.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

diabólico
Meaning
Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.
Example
The villain devised a diabolic scheme.
El villano ideó un plan diabólico.
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

silabeación
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
Una correcta silabeación ayuda a una pronunciación correcta.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

insaciable
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
He had an insatiate desire for power.
Él tenía un deseo insaciable de poder.
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.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/

eviscerate

eviscerar, destruir
Meaning
to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content
Example
The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline.
los críticos destruyeron la película por su débil historia.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

valor, iniciativa
Meaning
Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.
Example
It takes real gumption to start your own business.
Hace falta mucho valor para comenzar tu propio negocio.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

franqueza
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
Su forthrightness la convirtió en una periodista respetada.
C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

transferir sangre u otro fluido a una vena o parte del cuerpo
Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
El doctor tuvo que transfundir sangre al paciente después de la cirugía.
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

desnudarse
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
El monje se desnudó antes de entrar al río.
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

promontorio
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
El faro estaba en un promontorio con vistas al mar.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

estibador
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
Los estibadores trabajaron incansablemente para descargar la carga antes del amanecer.
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

bohemio
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
Decoró su apartamento con un estilo bohemio usando telas coloridas.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

oloroso
Meaning
having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
Example
The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.
La cocina olía a especias y hierbas frescas.
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 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

supervisar
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
Ella fue contratada para supervisar el proyecto de construcción.
C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

crítica severa o abuso verbal; condena pública
Meaning
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Example
The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
El político enfrentó obloquio después del escándalo.
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

difundir
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
Un resplandor cálido se difundió por su rostro mientras ella sonreía.
C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

brisa suave
Meaning
A soft gentle breeze.
Example
A warm zephyr blew through the valley.
Una cálida brisa suave soplaba a través del valle.
C2 noun /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

quietud
Meaning
A state of stillness and tranquility.
Example
She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.
Ella disfruta de la quietud del campo.
C2 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

refinado
Meaning
Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.
Example
He works in the rarefied world of classical music.
Él trabaja en el mundo refinado de la música clásica.
C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

catabolismo
Meaning
The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
Example
Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.
El catabolismo juega un papel crucial en la producción de energía celular.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

guinea (moneda británica antigua)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
La moneda antigua valía una guinea.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

insignificante; trivial; pequeña cantidad
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
Se molestó por la cantidad insignificante de dinero que recibió.
C2 noun /ˌvɛəriəˈɡeɪʃən/

variegation

variegación
Meaning
The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.
Example
Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive.
La variegación hace que el follaje sea más atractivo.
C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

felicidad
Meaning
A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.
Example
The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

vacío
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
Ella dio una sonrisa vacía durante la discusión seria.
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

arroz inflado
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
Disfruto comer arroz inflado como un bocadillo saludable.
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

pendiente
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
Subieron cuidadosamente por la pendiente de la colina.
C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

espacio no rompible
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
Usa   en HTML para agregar un espacio que no se rompa en una nueva línea.
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

harmonium
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
Ella tocó canciones devocionales en el harmonium del templo.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

castigar / someter
Meaning
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
Example
The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.
El entrenador castigó al equipo después de su pobre desempeño.
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

discutir sobre trivialidades
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
Se acusó al abogado de tratar de discutir sobre temas triviales en lugar de abordar el verdadero problema.
C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

ya que
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
Él no puede asistir, ya que está enfermo.
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/

empiricism

empirismo
Meaning
the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
Example
Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation.
El empirismo sostiene que el conocimiento proviene de la experiencia y la observación.
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

rayo de luna
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
Un rayo de luna iluminó el tranquilo claro del bosque.
C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

un tipo de fusil antiguo
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
Los soldados llevaron mosquetes al campo de batalla.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

animalcule
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
El científico observó un animalcule moviéndose bajo el microscopio.
C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

reticulado
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
La hoja tenía un patrón reticulado de venas.
C2 noun /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

recrudescence

recrudecimiento
Meaning
a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition
Example
Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts.
Los funcionarios de salud advirtieron sobre un brote de sarampión en varios distritos.
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

maquinador
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
Él es un político maquinador que manipula a la gente por poder.
C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

desarmar
Meaning
to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense
Example
The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.
Se ordenó a los soldados desarmar a los prisioneros.
C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

hechizar
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
La actuación de la bailarina cautivó a la audiencia.
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

polemica
Meaning
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Example
The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.
La conferencia estuvo llena de polémicas sobre las reformas económicas.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɒɡəl/

joggle

sacudir ligeramente
Meaning
to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks
Example
He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell.
Él movió la mesa y el jarrón casi se cayó.
C2 adjective /aɪˈsɒ.krə.nəs/

isochronous

aconteciendo a intervalos de tiempo iguales
Meaning
Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.
Example
The pendulum swings are isochronous, repeating at equal intervals.
Los oscilaciones del péndulo son isócronos, repitiendo a intervalos iguales.
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

existente
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
Solo unos pocos manuscritos de la antigua biblioteca están extintos.
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

acreción
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
La acumulación de riqueza le permitió invertir en varios proyectos.
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

perder el tiempo
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
Deja de malgastar el tiempo y termina tu tarea.
C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

acusatorio
Meaning
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
Example
He gave her an accusatory glance.
Él le dio una mirada acusatoria.
C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

pensión anual
Meaning
a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life
Example
She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.
Ella recibe una pensión anual de la póliza de seguros de su difunto esposo.
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

aceite de mostaza
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
Usamos aceite de mostaza para cocinar vegetales en nuestra cocina.
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.
C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

circunscribir
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
Las reglas circunscriben los poderes del comité.
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

afición
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
La pintura es su afición después del horario de oficina.
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

minucias
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
El abogado se centró en las minucias del contrato.
C2 noun /ɪˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Illegibility

ilegibilidad
Meaning
the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print
Example
The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.
La letra del médico era famosa por su ilegibilidad entre el personal de la farmacia.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

métrico
Meaning
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
Example
The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.
El poeta siguió cuidadosamente las reglas métricas en sus versos.
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

potenciar
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
La cafeína puede potenciar los efectos de algunos medicamentos.
C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

anhídrido
Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
El químico usó amoníaco anhidro para el experimento.
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

idiosincrasia
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
Una de sus idiosincrasias era tararear mientras trabajaba.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

metrónomo
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
Ella practicaba el piano con un metrónomo para mantener el ritmo constante.
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

deteriorar
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
La casa abandonada comenzó a deteriorarse con los años.
C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

manzana de elefante
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
La manzana de elefante tiene un sabor único que muchas personas disfrutan.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

reconocer
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
Los soldados reconocieron el área antes de avanzar.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

adulador
Meaning
Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.
Example
His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.
Su sonrisa aduladora hizo que todos confiaran en él rápidamente.
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

aburrimiento
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
Después de semanas sin hacer nada, cayó en un profundo aburrimiento.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

arrugado
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
El árbol arrugado estuvo en el campo durante siglos.
C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

excitar
Meaning
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
Example
The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
Los chistes del comediante excitaban a la audiencia.
C2 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

patronímico
Meaning
a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor
Example
In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.
En muchas culturas, los apellidos son patronímicos en origen.
C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

precedente
Meaning
Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.
Example
The court’s decision has precedential value.
La decisión del tribunal tiene un valor precedencial.
C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

preliminar
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
Hizo algunos comentarios preliminares antes de que comenzara la conferencia.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

tutelario
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
Se consideraba a Atenea la diosa tutelar de Atenas.
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

restos; sobras
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
Los restos de la cena fueron dados al perro.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

máxima, dicho
Meaning
A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.
Su discurso estaba lleno de máximas sobre la vida y el éxito.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

descorazonado
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
Se veía descorazonado después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

suspensión temporal
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
El proyecto fue suspendido hasta que los fondos estuvieran disponibles.
C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

impulsor
Meaning
Having the power to drive or push something forward.
Example
The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.
La fuerza impulsora del cohete lo levantó del suelo.
C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

andrógino
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
El desfile de moda presentó modelos con un look andrógino.
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

auxiliar
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
El obispo nombró a un auxiliar para que lo asistiera con sus deberes.
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

hablar lentamente de manera perezosa
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
Él tiende a hablar lentamente cuando está cansado.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

expresar desacuerdo
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Ella expuso su desacuerdo con su amigo sobre la decisión arriesgada.
C2 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

oblicuidad
Meaning
Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.
Example
The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.
El político fue criticado por la oblicuidad de sus respuestas.
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

conyugal
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
Celebraron su dicha conyugal con un viaje de luna de miel.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

depositante
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
El depositante confió la obra de arte al museo.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

genuino
Meaning
genuine; not pretended or insincere
Example
She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.
Ella expresó una alegría genuina por el éxito de su amiga.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

musculoso y fuerte
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
El atleta tenía una constitución musculosa que mostraba su fuerza.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

guisante mariposa
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
Las flores de guisante mariposa convierten el té en un hermoso color azul.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

sago
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
Ella preparó pudín de sago para el postre.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

lagrimoso
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
Sus ojos lagrimosos mostraban signos de edad y fatiga.
C2 adjective /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

achilliano
Meaning
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable
Example
His achillean pride made him blind to danger.
Su orgullo achilliano lo hizo ciego al peligro.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

fernería, lugar donde se cultivan helechos
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
La jardinera estaba llena de plantas exóticas en la fernería.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

remediable
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
El error fue grave pero aún remediable.
C2 adjective /ˈfer.əs/

ferrous

rico en hierro
Meaning
containing or consisting of iron
Example
Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction.
Los metales ferrosos se usan comúnmente en la construcción.
C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

conciliar
Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
Él intentó conciliar al cliente enojado con una disculpa.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

lenguaje insultante
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de invectivas contra sus oponentes.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

insignificante
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Le pagaron una suma insignificante por el arduo trabajo.
C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

octavo (tamaño de libro resultante de doblar una hoja en ocho partes)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
La antigua biblioteca contenía ediciones raras de octavo de Shakespeare.
C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

parto
Meaning
The act of giving birth; childbirth.
Example
The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.
El médico explicó las etapas del parto a los estudiantes.
C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

producción de leche
Meaning
the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals
Example
The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.
El doctor explicó que la lactación es un proceso natural después del parto.
C2 noun /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

disjunction

desunión
Meaning
A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.
Example
There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice.
Existe una clara desunión entre la teoría y la práctica.
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

subterfugio
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
Usaron subterfugio para evitar pagar impuestos.