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C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

grupo, compañía de teatro
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
La compañía de teatro actuó brillantemente en el escenario.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

embarrar
Meaning
To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.
Example
The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.
La joyería de plata se embarró rápidamente cuando se dejó al aire libre.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

retórico
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
Hizo una pregunta retórica durante el debate.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

tragar rápidamente
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
Los niños tragaron su comida en minutos.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

partera
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
La partera estuvo con la madre durante todo su trabajo de parto.
C1 adjective /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

everlasting

eterno
Meaning
Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.
Example
The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature.
El poeta escribió sobre su amor eterno por la naturaleza.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

magnitud; tamaño; importancia
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
La magnitud del terremoto se midió en 7.5 en la escala de Richter.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

catapulta / dispositivo para lanzar
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
La invención lo catapultó a la fama internacional.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

magnate; persona poderosa y rica en el negocio
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
El magnate del petróleo poseía docenas de refinerías en todo el país.
C1 noun /ˈəʊ.nəs/

onus

responsabilidad
Meaning
A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.
Example
The onus is on the government to provide relief to the victims.
El ónus está en el gobierno para proporcionar alivio a las víctimas.
C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

satisfacción
Meaning
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
Example
She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
Sintió una profunda satisfacción después de ayudar a otros.
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

desapego
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
La filosofía budista fomenta el desapego de los deseos materiales.
C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

quedar atrás o retrasarse
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
La computadora vieja tiende a quedar atrás cuando se ejecuta el nuevo software.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

pescadero
Meaning
a person or store that sells fish
Example
I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.
Compré salmón fresco del pescadero local.
C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

latido rápido, fuerte o irregular debido a agitación o una condición médica
Meaning
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
Example
She experienced palpitations before her job interview.
Ella experimentó palpitaciones antes de su entrevista de trabajo.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

cordial; sincero; afectuoso
Meaning
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
Example
She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.
Nos dio una cordial bienvenida en la puerta principal.
C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

fragilidad
Meaning
The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.
Example
Old age often comes with physical frailty.
La vejez a menudo viene con fragilidad física.
C1 adjective /ɪˈspeʃəl/

especial

especial
Meaning
Particularly remarkable or significant; distinguished from others
Example
This is an especial opportunity you should not miss.
Esta es una oportunidad especial que no debes perder.
C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

posdata
Meaning
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
Example
She added a brief postscript to thank him again.
Ella añadió una breve posdata para darle las gracias nuevamente.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/

grandiose

grandioso
Meaning
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
Example
He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.
Él tenía planes grandiosos de construir una ciudad futurista en el desierto.
C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

de manera confidencial
Meaning
in a confidential manner; secretly; privately
Example
The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.
La información fue compartida confidencialmente entre los dos gerentes.
C1 noun /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

melón amargo
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
El melón amargo es excelente para controlar los niveles de azúcar en la sangre.
C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

picar
Meaning
To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.
Example
The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.
La gallina comenzó a picotear los granos esparcidos por el suelo.
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

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

Materialism

materialismo
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
El auge del materialismo en la sociedad moderna preocupa a muchos filósofos.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

exaltación o felicidad
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
La sensación de exhilaración después de una montaña rusa es increíble.
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

ferocidad, violencia, intensidad
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
La ferocidad de la tormenta fue devastadora.
C1 noun /ˈbed sted/

Bed stead

estructura de la cama
Meaning
the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding
Example
The wooden bed stead was very sturdy.
La estructura de madera de la cama era muy resistente.
C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

monolítico
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
La compañía mantuvo una estructura monolítica resistente al cambio.
C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

mujer irritable / animal parecido a un ratón
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
La obra describe a una mujer de voluntad fuerte como una mujer irritable.
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

tenaza
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
El chef usó una tenaza para sacar la olla caliente de la estufa.
C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

rancio
Meaning
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
Example
The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.
La mantequilla se puso rancia después de estar demasiado tiempo fuera.
C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

olvido, destrucción, desaparición
Meaning
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.
Example
His name faded into oblivion over time.
Su nombre se desvaneció en el olvido con el tiempo.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

débil, flojo
Meaning
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
Example
After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.
Después de la enfermedad, se sintió demasiado débil para levantarse.
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

teología
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
Ella está cursando una carrera en teología en la universidad.
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

recuerdo
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
Ella guardó el boleto como un recuerdo de su primer concierto juntos.
C1 verb ɪɡˈzɛm.plɪ.faɪ

exemplify

ejemplificar
Meaning
To be a typical example of or to illustrate something clearly, to show as an example or demonstrate.
Example
His dedication exemplifies true leadership.
Su dedicación ejemplifica el verdadero liderazgo.
C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

ejemplo perfecto o típico de una cualidad o clase
Meaning
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example
The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.
El trabajo del artista es el ejemplo quintessential del modernismo.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

suntuoso
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
Los invitados fueron tratados con un banquete suntuoso.
C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

refrán
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
El viejo refrán dice que la honestidad es la mejor política.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

impuro
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
El agua impura causó problemas de salud en el pueblo.
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

abstenerse
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
Las personas a menudo se abstienen de los dispositivos digitales para mejorar su enfoque.
C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

revelación repentina o insight
Meaning
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Example
He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.
Él tuvo una epifanía sobre su verdadero propósito en la vida.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

despiadado; cruel;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
El dictador despiadado no mostró compasión.
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

subsistencia
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Muchos agricultores dependen de la agricultura de subsistencia.
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

lubricar
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
El mecánico lubricó las piezas del motor del coche.
C1 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

cumplimiento
Meaning
The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.
Example
Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.
El sueño de convertirse en doctora finalmente se hizo realidad.
C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

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

dissimilar

diferente
Meaning
Not alike; different.
Example
Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.
Aunque son gemelos, sus personalidades son diferentes.
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

coordinar
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
Él organizó hábilmente todo el evento.
C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

cero; nada
Meaning
nothing; zero; no amount
Example
His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.
Sus posibilidades de ganar eran nulas después del escándalo.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

perversión
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
La censura del régimen se consideró una perversión de la libertad de expresión.
C1 noun

Longitude

longitud geográfica
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

licor dulce
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
Ella sirvió un pequeño vaso de licor de cereza después de la cena.
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

extremadamente feliz
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
Estaba extremadamente feliz cuando escuchó las buenas noticias.
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.
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 /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

mural
Meaning
a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling
Example
The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.
El artista pintó un hermoso mural en la pared de la escuela.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

formativo
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
La infancia a menudo se describe como una etapa formativa en la vida.
C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

pantano, embrollo
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
Los excursionistas quedaron atrapados en un embrollo político.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

antecedentes
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
El abogado examinó los antecedentes criminales del sospechoso.
C1 noun /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

extracto
Meaning
A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.
Example
The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.
El maestro leyó un extracto de la novela.
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

pantomima
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
Los niños disfrutaron de la pantomima navideña en el teatro local.
C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

apresurar
Meaning
To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.
Example
He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.
Se apresuró a terminar su trabajo antes de la fecha límite.
C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

lingüista
Meaning
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
Example
She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.
Ella es una lingüista que habla seis idiomas con fluidez.
C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

astuto
Meaning
Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.
Example
He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.
Usó un plan astuto para ganar el control de la empresa.
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

chupar
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
El bebé está chupando un chupete.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

transitorio; temporal
Meaning
lasting for only a short time; temporary
Example
The beauty of spring flowers is transient.
La belleza de las flores de primavera es transitoria.
C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

un coche grande y lujoso conducido por un chófer
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
La novia llegó en una limusina blanca.
C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

pobre; indigente; sin dinero ni posesiones
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
Muchas familias se volvieron pobres después del colapso económico.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

eludir
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
El político intentó eludir la difícil pregunta.
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, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

autopsia
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
El doctor realizó una autopsia al cuerpo.
C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

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

evangelical

evangélico
Meaning
Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
Example
She grew up in an evangelical church community.
Ella creció en una comunidad de iglesia evangélica.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

incomparable; sin igual; sin rival
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
Su belleza incomparable cautivó a todos.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

lunático
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
El conductor estaba conduciendo como un lunático en la autopista.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

oráculo
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
Los antiguos griegos consultaban el oráculo en Delfos.
C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

vaporizar
Meaning
to turn into vapor or gas
Example
The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.
El calor del sol puede vaporizar el agua de la superficie.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

provocar
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
El discurso provocó esperanza entre la gente.
C1 noun /joʊk/

Yoke

yugo
Meaning
a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to a plow or cart; a burden or oppressive situation
Example
The oxen were joined by a wooden yoke.
Los bueyes estaban unidos por un yugo de madera.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

decoloración
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
La exposición al sol causa la decoloración de las telas.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

miseria
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
Vivían en la miseria sin instalaciones básicas.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

corriente fuerte; torrente
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
La fuerte lluvia creó un torrente de agua bajando por la montaña.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

origen
Meaning
The origin or source of something.
Example
The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.
El museo verificó el origen del antiguo manuscrito.
C1 noun /ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/

enormity

enormidad
Meaning
The extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.
Example
The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.
La enormidad del crimen sorprendió a toda la comunidad.
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

permeabilidad, la calidad o estado de ser permeable, permitiendo que los líquidos o gases pasen a través
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
La permeabilidad del suelo afecta la retención de agua.
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 /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

género
Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
El tigre pertenece al género Panthera.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

zafiro
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
La corona real estaba adornada con un gran zafiro.
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

jugar alegremente
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
Los niños jugaban felices en el jardín.
C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

rubí
Meaning
a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum
Example
The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.
El anillo de rubí era su posesión más preciada.
C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

justificar
Meaning
To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.
Example
The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.
La nueva evidencia ayudó a justificar al hombre injustamente acusado.
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

amonestación
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
Él recibió una amonestación por su trabajo descuidado.
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

catártico
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
Escribir sobre las emociones puede ser una experiencia catártica.
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

mansión
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
La vieja mansión se erguía orgullosa sobre la colina durante siglos.
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

tácito
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
Su comprensión mutua se basó en un acuerdo tácito.
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

néctarina (variedad de durazno de piel lisa)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
Ella compró una canasta de nectarinas frescas del mercado.
C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

cerámica
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
La tienda exhibió hermosas ollas y tazones de cerámica.
C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

reprimido; restringido; confinado
Meaning
suppressed; restrained; confined
Example
He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.
Él tenía ira reprimida que finalmente explotó.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

burlas
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
Los colegas disfrutaron de un poco de banter ligero durante la reunión.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

incontable; infinito
Meaning
very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable
Example
The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.
El terremoto causó daños incontables a la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

tumulto
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
La protesta creó un tumulto en la plaza de la ciudad.
C1 verb /ˈɔːstrəˌsaɪz/

ostracize

ostracizar
Meaning
to exclude someone from a group or society; to banish or shun
Example
After the scandal, he was ostracized by his former colleagues.
Después del escándalo, fue ostracizado por sus antiguos compañeros de trabajo.
C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

de gran importancia, extensión o tamaño
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
El descubrimiento de la electricidad fue un logro monumental.
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

trapo rasgado
Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
La vieja bandera colgaba hecha trizas después de la tormenta.
C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

salvar
Meaning
To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.
Example
They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.
Lograron salvar algunos bienes del incendio.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

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

counterbalance

contrarrestar
Meaning
to offset or balance the effect of something
Example
Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.
El ejercicio puede contrarrestar los efectos negativos del estrés.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

porcelana
Meaning
A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.
Example
The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.
El museo exhibió antiguos jarrones de porcelana de China.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

convalecencia
Meaning
the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.
Su convalecencia duró casi dos meses después del accidente.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

imitar
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
Los jóvenes atletas a menudo imitan a sus ídolos.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

insaciable
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.
Su insaciable curiosidad la llevó a leer todos los libros de la biblioteca.
C1 noun/verb /reɪn/

rein

rienda / control
Meaning
A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.
Example
The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.
El jinete tiró de las riendas para detener el caballo.
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

divinidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
El sacerdote habló sobre la divinidad del alma.
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 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

desobediencia
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
La protesta fue un acto de desobediencia contra la injusticia.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

falsear
Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
El abogado acusó al testigo de intentar tergiversar los hechos.
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

generalizado
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
La corrupción era generalizada en el antiguo sistema gubernamental.
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

sinergia, cooperación
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
La sinergia entre las dos empresas condujo a una exitosa asociación.