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C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

indecoroso
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
Example
His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.
Sus comentarios indecorosos avergonzaron a todos en la mesa de la cena.
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

distante
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
Parecía distante en la fiesta y evitaba la mayoría de las conversaciones.
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

hermosamente
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
Ella cantó hermosamente en el concierto.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

descubrimiento importante
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
El descubrimiento abre puertas para nuevas tecnologías.
B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

correctamente
Meaning
in the correct or suitable manner
Example
He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.
Él realizó la tarea correctamente para evitar errores.
B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

eligibilidad
Meaning
The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.
Los criterios de elegibilidad mantienen la equidad.
C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

varianza
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
Hay una amplia varianza en los niveles de rendimiento de los estudiantes.
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

aguafiestas
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
No seas un aguafiestas y déjanos disfrutar de la fiesta.
A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

novia
Meaning
A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
Example
He introduced his girlfriend to his family.
Él presentó a su novia a su familia.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

insultar
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
Él se sintió insultado por sus comentarios groseros.
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

recitador
Meaning
a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts
Example
The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.
El recitador presentó el poema con claridad y emoción.
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

feto
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
El doctor explicó el desarrollo del feto durante el embarazo.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

asimétrico
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
El diseño del edificio es asimétrico y poco común.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

autojustificado
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
Sus comentarios autojustificados hicieron que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

catastrófico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
La guerra tuvo efectos catastróficos en la economía del país.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

estatura, prestigio
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
Su estatura intelectual la convirtió en una figura respetada en el mundo académico.
C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

terco; obstinado; firme; inflexible
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
Ella fue terca con su decisión de dejar la empresa.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

necromante
Meaning
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
Example
The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.
Los aldeanos temían al viejo necromante que vivía al borde del bosque.
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

saciar
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
La gran comida sació su hambre después del largo viaje.
C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

El proceso de formar y desarrollar nuevas ideas o conceptos mediante pensamiento creativo y lluvia de ideas.
Meaning
The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.
Example
The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.
El equipo participó en sesiones de ideación para generar nuevas ideas de productos.
A2 noun /tʌŋ/

Tongue

lengua; órgano muscular en la boca usado para saborear, hablar y tragar; idioma
Meaning
the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and swallowing; a language
Example
The doctor asked him to stick out his tongue for examination.
El doctor le pidió sacar la lengua para el examen.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

aviso
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
El aviso en el tablero anunció el cierre de la escuela.
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

aventurero
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
El aventurero viajó profundamente en la selva en busca de ruinas antiguas.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

ornitología
Meaning
the scientific study of birds
Example
She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.
Ella persiguió la ornitología para entender los patrones de migración de los pájaros.
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

arbitrar
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
El comité acordó arbitrar la disputa del contrato.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

aumentar
Meaning
to make or become greater in intensity or degree
Example
The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.
El anuncio sirvió para aumentar la emoción en la habitación.
A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

hola
Meaning
a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation
Example
She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.
Ella respondió al teléfono con un alegre hola.
B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

contabilidad
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
Ella trabaja en el departamento de contabilidad de una gran empresa.
C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

escaso
Meaning
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
Example
They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.
Sobrevivieron con raciones exiguas durante el viaje.
B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

rutinariamente
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
El personal revisa rutinariamente el equipo para verificar su seguridad.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

trampa, dificultad
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
Los inversionistas deben estar al tanto de las trampas del mercado.
C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

archipiélago
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
Indonesia es un archipiélago con miles de islas.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpɔː.pəs/

Porpoise

delfín
Meaning
a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout
Example
The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.
El delfín saltó grácilmente fuera del agua.
C1 noun /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/

proactive leadership

liderazgo proactivo
Meaning
Leadership that takes initiative and anticipates problems before they occur, rather than reacting to events.
Example
Proactive leadership ensures timely decisions.
El liderazgo proactivo asegura decisiones oportunas.
B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragedia; desastre
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
El terremoto fue una tragedia que afectó a miles de familias.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

antinatural
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
La sonrisa del actor parecía antinatural y forzada.
B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

mejorado
Meaning
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Example
Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.
Las estrategias mejoradas mejoran los resultados.
A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

exitoso; próspero; victorioso
Meaning
having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous
Example
She was successful in her career as a doctor.
Ella fue exitosa en su carrera como doctora.
A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mi
Meaning
used to indicate possession or ownership
Example
This is my book.
Este es mi libro.
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

fideicomisario
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
Ella fue nombrada fideicomisaria de la propiedad familiar.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

adinerado
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
Pertenecen a una familia adinerada de la ciudad.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

desgaste
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
La empresa enfrentó una alta rotación de empleados debido a la insatisfacción laboral.
C2 adjective /ˈreɪ.moʊs/

ramose

ramificado
Meaning
having many branches.
Example
The ramose tree shaded the entire garden.
El árbol ramificado dio sombra a todo el jardín.
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

perseverancia
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
Su perseverancia lo ayudó a lograr sus sueños.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

sin indicios
Meaning
Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.
Example
His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.
Su tono sin indicios no dio ninguna pista sobre sus verdaderos sentimientos.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

hemorrhage

hemorragia
Meaning
A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.
Example
The patient suffered a severe brain hemorrhage.
El paciente sufrió una grave hemorragia cerebral.
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

manuscrito
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
La autora presentó su manuscrito al editor.
C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

generar
Meaning
to produce or generate, often in large numbers
Example
The video game has spawned many sequels.
El videojuego ha generado muchas secuelas.
C1 noun

Kin

familia; parientes;
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

hipócrita; farsante; impostor
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
No seas un hipócrita exigiendo honestidad de los demás mientras mientes tú mismo.
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

diabólico
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
El régimen diabólico del dictador trajo miseria a la nación.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

configuración
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
La configuración del evento tomó horas para completar.
C2 adjective /ˈfæsaɪl/

Facile

fácil; superficial; carente de profundidad
Meaning
easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth
Example
His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.
Su explicación fácil no abordó el problema real.
B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

demonio
Meaning
an evil spirit or devil
Example
The story was about a demon who haunted the village.
La historia era sobre un demonio que aterrorizaba el pueblo.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

sermón
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
El pastor dio un sermón conmovedor sobre la compasión y el perdón.
C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

irradiancia
Meaning
the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface
Example
The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.
La irradiancia del sol al mediodía era abrumadora.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

más cerca, finalizador
Meaning
more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
Example
She moved closer to the window.
Ella se acercó más a la ventana.
A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

natación
Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
La natación es una excelente manera de mantenerse en forma y saludable.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

jerga especializada
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
El manual estaba escrito en jerga técnica que confundió a los nuevos empleados.
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

omnipresente
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
Las redes sociales se han convertido en una fuerza omnipresente en la sociedad moderna.
C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

acompañante
Meaning
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.
El maestro actuó como un acompañante durante el baile escolar.
A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

hielo
Meaning
water that has frozen and become solid
Example
The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.
El hielo en mi bebida se derritió rápidamente con el calor.
C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

profusión
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
La primavera trajo una profusión de flores silvestres al valle.
C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

poco convencional y algo desacreditado pero atractivo
Meaning
unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive
Example
He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.
Él tenía un encanto raffish que lo hizo popular en la ciudad.
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

preocupar, obsesionar
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
Las preocupaciones sobre el futuro lo ocupan constantemente.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

preceder
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
Una breve introducción precede cada capítulo.
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

caza
Meaning
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals
Example
Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.
La caza está estrictamente regulada en muchos países.
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

montañoso
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
La región montañosa era difícil de recorrer.
C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

controvertido
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
El tema controvertido dividió a los líderes globales.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

artículo
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
Escribió un artículo sobre el cambio climático.
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

agresivo
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
El vendedor utilizó una estrategia agresiva para cerrar el trato.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

colección de trabajos, muestras o lista de trabajos
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Su portafolio mostró su amplia gama de habilidades.
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

irritación
Meaning
the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation
Example
The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.
El ruido constante se convirtió en una irritación para los vecinos.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

genealogista
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
El genealogista descubrió registros que datan del siglo XVIII.
C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

caballo de alquiler, trillado
Meaning
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
Example
The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.
El viejo caballo de alquiler seguía tirando del carruaje.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

distribuir
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
La máquina dispensa agua potable limpia.
B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

sugerencia; consejo
Meaning
an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation
Example
Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?
¿Tienes alguna sugerencia para mejorar la productividad de nuestro equipo?
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

disidente
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
Solo unas pocas voces disidentes se escucharon durante el debate.
C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

sumiso
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
Él dio una sonrisa sumisa y aceptó el plan.
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

sesión de asamblea
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
La sesión de asamblea discutió los desafíos globales.
C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

a la moda
Meaning
conforming to or following current fashion or style
Example
She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.
Ella llevaba un conjunto modish que atrajo la atención de todos.
C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

encorvarse
Meaning
To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.
Example
He slouched in the chair, looking tired.
Se encorvó en la silla, luciendo cansado.
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

refinamiento
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
Sus modales mostraron un refinamiento que lo hizo destacar en cualquier multitud.
C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

fragmento
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
Se cortó el dedo con un fragmento de vidrio.
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

garantía
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
El arrendador requirió una garantía antes de alquilar el apartamento.
B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

coro; parte de una canción que se repite después de cada verso
Meaning
a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse
Example
The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.
El coro escolar actuó maravillosamente en el concierto anual.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

Conífera
Meaning
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
Example
The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.
El bosque está dominado por coníferas como el pino y el abeto.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

malversación
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
El ministro renunció después de ser acusado de malversación.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

preguntar
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
Ella preguntó sobre la oferta de trabajo.
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

implantar
Meaning
To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.
Example
The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.
El maestro trató de implantar buenos modales en los estudiantes.
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 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

desconcertado
Meaning
Completely confused or bewildered.
Example
He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.
Él parecía desconcertado después de escuchar la extraña pregunta.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

congruent

congruente
Meaning
in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry
Example
Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization.
Sus valores son congruentes con los objetivos de la organización.
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

compuerta de agua / enjuagar
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
Los trabajadores limpiaron el barro de la calle después de la fuerte lluvia.
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 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

en forma de árbol
Meaning
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
Example
The coral has a dendroid structure.
El coral tiene una estructura dendroide.
B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

recientemente
Meaning
in a new or recent manner
Example
She has newly renovated her house.
Ella ha renovado recientemente su casa.
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

pabellón
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
La recepción de la boda se celebró en un pabellón decorado.
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.
B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

filtrar
Meaning
to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items
Example
She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.
Ella usó un filtro de café para separar los posos del líquido.
C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

numismático
Meaning
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
Example
The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.
El numismático exhibió su rara colección de monedas en la exposición
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

esotérico
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
El profesor dio una conferencia esotérica sobre filosofía antigua.
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

contrato de servidumbre
Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
En el siglo XVIII, muchos trabajadores estuvieron bajo un contrato de servidumbre para trabajar en el extranjero.
B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

criptomoneda
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
Bitcoin es la criptomoneda más popular en el mercado.
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

auténtico; genuino; real; no falso
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
El museo exhibe solo artefactos auténticos de civilizaciones antiguas.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

tambalearse
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
El viejo se tambaleó por la calle con un bastón.
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

diverso; de muchos aspectos
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
La empresa tiene intereses comerciales multifacéticos, incluidos tecnología, finanzas y atención médica.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

elevarse / aumentar rápidamente
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
El águila voló alto sobre las montañas.
C1 verb /per/

pare

pelar
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
Ella peló la manzana antes de comerla.
B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

rodando
Meaning
moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over
Example
They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.
Condujeron por las colinas onduladas del campo.
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

legalidad
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
El abogado cuestionó la legalidad del contrato.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

incongruente
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
Sus chistes fueron incongruentes durante la reunión seria.
C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

revolcarse, sumergirse
Meaning
to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively
Example
The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.
Al búfalo le gusta revolcarse en el barro durante los días calurosos.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

aerostato
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
El ejército usó un aerostato para vigilancia sobre la frontera.
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

santuario
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
El bosque es un santuario para los animales en peligro de extinción.
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

observancia
Meaning
The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.
Example
The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.
El festival se celebra en observancia de una tradición centenaria.
C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

viabilidad
Meaning
The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.
Example
The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.
La empresa realizó un estudio de viabilidad antes de lanzar el proyecto.
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

caminar largo
Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
Ellos caminaron a través de las montañas durante tres días.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

húmedo, mohoso o con olor a humedad
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
Los libros viejos tenían un olor a humedad.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

ceremonia de investidura
Meaning
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
Example
The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.
El rey celebró una ceremonia de investidura para el nuevo caballero.