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C1 verb /vɪə(r)/

veer

cambiar de dirección
Meaning
to change direction suddenly
Example
The car veered off the road to avoid the accident.
El coche viró fuera de la carretera para evitar el accidente.
C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

fútil
Meaning
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Example
His attempts to change the situation were futile.
Sus intentos de cambiar la situación fueron inútiles.
C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

muy caliente y seco; lleno de emociones o pasiones intensas
Meaning
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
Example
The desert heat was torrid during the day.
El calor del desierto era torrido durante el día.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

infringir
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
Copiar este software sin permiso infringirá las leyes de derechos de autor.
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

zapatero
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
El zapatero arregló mis zapatos rotos perfectamente.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

picante
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
El chef añadió una salsa picante al plato para realzar su sabor.
C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

motivo oculto
Meaning
hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive
Example
He invited her with an ulterior motive.
La invitó con un motivo oculto.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

sin ley; anárquico; desordenado; criminal
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
La ciudad fronteriza era conocida por su comportamiento sin ley y el caos.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

excelente; de primera calidad
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
El coche está en excelente estado.
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

sorbete
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
En los días calurosos, disfruta de un vaso de sorbete de limón.
C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

multitud; un grupo que actúa de manera violenta
Meaning
a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way
Example
An angry mob gathered outside the building.
Una multitud enfadada se reunió fuera del edificio.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

inseparable
Meaning
Unable to be separated or always together.
Example
The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.
Los dos amigos han sido inseparables desde la infancia.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

fuerza imparable
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
La nueva empresa tecnológica se ha convertido en una fuerza imparable en la industria.
C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

subtexto
Meaning
Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
Example
The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.
El subtexto de su discurso sugirió desacuerdo.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

huella
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
El evento dejó una huella indeleble en la historia de la ciudad.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

consort

compañero, consorte real
Meaning
To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.
Example
He was criticized for consorting with criminals.
Fue criticado por asociarse con criminales.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

reticencia
Meaning
the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely
Example
His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.
Su reticencia hizo que fuera difícil saber lo que estaba pensando.
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

postular
Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
El científico postuló una nueva teoría para explicar el fenómeno.
C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

relacionado con el significado en el lenguaje
Meaning
Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.
Example
AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.
Los modelos de IA utilizan análisis semántico para entender el contexto.
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 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

legislador
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
Los legisladores votaron sobre el nuevo proyecto de ley educativa.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

espantoso
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
La policía descubrió una escena de crimen espantosa.
C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

anfiteatro
Meaning
A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.
Example
The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.
El concierto se celebró en un antiguo anfiteatro.
C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

llorar fuertemente
Meaning
to shout or cry loudly
Example
The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.
El bebé lloró toda la noche, manteniendo a todos despiertos.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

flotabilidad, alegría
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Su flotabilidad natural levantó el ánimo del grupo.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

subserviente
Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
Ella era demasiado sumisa para desafiar su decisión.
C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

alegremente; con alegría
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
Los niños bailaron alegremente en el festival.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

desembarcar
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
Los pasajeros desembarcaron del avión después del aterrizaje.
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 /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriəns/

inexperience

inexperiencia
Meaning
Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.
Example
His inexperience in handling negotiations was evident.
Su inexperiencia en las negociaciones era evidente.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

sensibilidad
Meaning
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
Example
The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.
El gerente apreció su sensibilidad ante los comentarios de los clientes.
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 /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

plato principal
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
El filete característico del restaurante se sirvió como plato principal.
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

dislexia
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
La profesora usó métodos especiales para ayudar al estudiante con dislexia.
C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

rover
Meaning
A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
Example
The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.
El rover aterrizó en Marte para comenzar su exploración.
C1 noun /ˈvɔːrtɛks/

vortex

vórtice
Meaning
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example
The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.
El avión fue atrapado en un peligroso vórtice de aire.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

apoyo indispensable
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
Los voluntarios proporcionan apoyo indispensable a las comunidades.
C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

cuña; cuñar; partir
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
Usó una cuña de madera para dividir el tronco en pedazos más pequeños.
C1 noun /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

orfebre
Meaning
a person who makes or repairs articles of gold
Example
The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.
El orfebre hizo un hermoso anillo de bodas.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

inventivo
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
El inventor era conocido por sus soluciones inventivas para los problemas cotidianos.
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

sumiso; obediente; sumiso
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
Se volvió sumisa después de años de trato severo.
C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

ebrio
Meaning
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
Example
He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.
Entró en la habitación completamente ebrio.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

conciliatorio
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
Ella habló en un tono conciliatorio para calmar la tensión.
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

adular, halagar
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
El político fue acusado de complacer los temores de los votantes.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

atravesar el océano atlántico
Meaning
crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean
Example
They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.
Tomaron un vuelo transatlántico de Nueva York a Londres.
C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

mitigar
Meaning
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.
Example
Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.
La planificación adecuada puede mitigar los riesgos financieros.
C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

coerción
Meaning
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Example
Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.
Los ciberdelincuentes usan la coerción para obtener información.
C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

hito diplomático
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
La organización de la cumbre fue un hito diplomático.
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

sitio
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
La ciudad fue sitiada por tropas enemigas.
C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

estafador
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
La policía finalmente atrapó al notorio estafador.
C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

inicio; comienzo
Meaning
the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition
Example
The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.
El inicio del invierno trajo fuertes nevadas.
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

sin sangre
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
La revolución fue sorprendentemente sin sangre.
C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

intimidación
Meaning
The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.
Example
The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.
Los trabajadores informaron casos de intimidación por parte de la administración.
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

resonar
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
El salón resonó con aplausos.
C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

arrendamiento; contrato de alquiler
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
Ellos firmaron un contrato de arrendamiento de dos años para el apartamento.
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

descomprimir
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
Tomar respiraciones profundas ayuda a descomprimir después de un día estresante.
C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

regocijarse
Meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
Example
They revel in their success.
Ellos se regocijan en su éxito.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

comportamiento
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
Su comportamiento tranquilo impresionó a todos en la reunión.
C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

gladiador
Meaning
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
Example
The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
El gladiador luchó valientemente en la arena.
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

materializarse
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
La oportunidad que había estado esperando finalmente se materializó.
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 /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

absurdo
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
Es absurdo pensar que la Tierra es plana.
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

ejecutable
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
El abogado confirmó que la evidencia era ejecutable en la corte.
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

hereje
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
La iglesia lo declaró hereje por sus ideas radicales.
C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

empujón con el codo
Meaning
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
Example
She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.
Ella lo empujó suavemente para que estuviera en silencio durante la reunión.
C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

castillo francés
Meaning
a large French country house or castle
Example
They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.
Se alojaron en un hermoso castillo en Francia.
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

oculto
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
Ella siempre estuvo fascinada por lo oculto y su conocimiento oculto.
C1 adjective /ˈaɪərnˌklæd/

ironclad

inquebrantable
Meaning
impossible to change, break, or dispute; very strong and firm
Example
The company had an ironclad contract with its suppliers.
La empresa tenía un contrato inquebrantable con sus proveedores.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

directo
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
Ella fue directa en su crítica a la política.
C1 adjective /əˈbliːk/

Oblique

oblicuo; diagonal; indirecto o evasivo
Meaning
slanting; diagonal; indirect or evasive
Example
The artist drew an oblique line across the canvas.
El artista dibujó una línea oblicua en el lienzo.
C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

plegable
Meaning
able to be folded down or reduced in size
Example
She bought a collapsible chair for camping.
Ella compró una silla plegable para acampar.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

enfermedad intestinal (diarrea con sangre y moco)
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
Muchos soldados sufrieron de disentería durante la guerra.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

repositorio
Meaning
a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Example
The library serves as a repository of knowledge.
La biblioteca sirve como un repositorio de conocimiento.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

castidad; virginidad; moderación;
Meaning
the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity
Example
Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.
Muchas tradiciones religiosas valoran la castidad como una virtud de pureza moral.
C1 noun /ˈɛstjʊəri/

estuary

estuario
Meaning
the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream
Example
The city is located near the estuary of the river.
La ciudad está ubicada cerca del estuario del río.
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

autopsia
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
La autopsia reveló que la víctima murió por envenenamiento.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

persecución
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
La persecución de las minorías ha sido condenada mundialmente.
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

destilar
Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
La fábrica destila agua para hacerla segura para beber.
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

frenesí
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
El anuncio de la venta creó una locura de compras en el centro comercial.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

bloquear
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
El testigo intentó hacer stonewall durante la investigación.
C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

fruta shéron
Meaning
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
Example
The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.
la fruta shéron es dulce y se puede comer como una manzana.
C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

prevenir de antemano
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
Ellos evitaron la crisis tomando acción inmediata.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

esporádico
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
La región experimentó lluvias esporádicas durante toda la semana.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

hedonismo
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
El estilo de vida de los ricos a menudo se critica como puro hedonismo.
C1 noun /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/

evangelist

evangelista
Meaning
A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.
Example
The evangelist traveled across the country spreading his message.
El evangelista viajó por todo el país difundiendo su mensaje.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈneɪt/

ornate

ornamentado
Meaning
elaborately or highly decorated
Example
The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings.
El salón del palacio estaba lleno de muebles ornamentados y pinturas.
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

nivel, rango, jerarquía
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
Él ascendió al nivel más alto del mundo corporativo.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

amoral
Meaning
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.
Example
The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.
El personaje en la novela fue retratado como completamente amoral.
C1 verb /druːp/

droop

caer
Meaning
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
Example
The flowers began to droop in the heat.
Las flores empezaron a caer debido al calor.
C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

remolcador
Meaning
a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships
Example
The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.
El remolcador guió el enorme barco de forma segura hacia el puerto.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

represivo
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
El gobierno represivo prohibió todas las formas de protesta.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

Panamericano
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
Los Juegos Panamericanos reúnen a atletas de todo el continente.
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

bombardeo
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
La ciudad soportó un fuerte bombardeo durante la guerra.
C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

alboroto
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
Los comentarios del político crearon un furor en los medios.
C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

pez espada
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
El pez espada puede nadar a velocidades de hasta 60 mph.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

afianzar
Meaning
To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.
Example
The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.
La empresa afianzó su posición en el mercado a través de la innovación.
C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

pretencioso
Meaning
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Example
The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.
El restaurante era elegante, pero demasiado pretencioso para mi gusto.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

bien educado
Meaning
Having or showing good manners; properly raised.
Example
She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.
Ella es una joven bien educada con excelentes modales.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

reubicar
Meaning
to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place
Example
The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.
El acomodador tuvo que reubicar a los invitados después de la interrupción.
C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

tambalear
Meaning
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
Example
The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.
El vaso comenzó a tambalearse en el borde de la mesa.
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

neutralizar
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
La medicina ayudó a neutralizar el veneno en su sistema.
C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

aficionado
Meaning
a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies
Example
He is a fancier of rare birds.
Él es un aficionado a las aves raras.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

enfoque sostenible y colaborativo
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
Un enfoque sostenible y colaborativo es crucial para resolver los problemas ambientales.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

desgarrador
Meaning
Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.
Example
The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.
El documental mostró escenas desgarradoras de las víctimas de la guerra.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

diverso
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
La tienda vende frutas, ropa y varios artículos.
C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

economía planificada
Meaning
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
Example
In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.
En una economía planificada, el gobierno controla la producción y los precios.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrniə/

hernia

hernia
Meaning
A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.
El doctor le diagnosticó una hernia inguinal.
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

cosmología
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
Estudió cosmología para entender los orígenes del universo.
C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

presuntuoso
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
Fue presuntuoso de su parte tomar esa decisión sin consultar a los demás.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

divisible
Meaning
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
Example
Twelve is divisible by three and four.
Doce es divisible por tres y cuatro.
C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

criticar severamente / castigar severamente
Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

estético
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
El diseño estético del edificio atrajo a muchos visitantes.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

chauvinismo
Meaning
Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.
Example
The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.
La cultura de la empresa fue criticada por promover el chauvinismo masculino.
C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

niño
Meaning
A young boy or lad.
Example
The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.
El anciano le dio una sonrisa amable al joven niño.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

cohortes
Meaning
Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.
Example
Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.
Los investigadores compararon los resultados de salud de diferentes cohortes.
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 /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 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

cortesía
Meaning
a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes
Example
They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.
Intercambiaron cortesías antes de que comenzara la reunión.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

debilidad relacionada con la vejez
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
El hombre viejo se volvió senil y olvidó rostros familiares.
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

anterior
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
La parte anterior del cerebro controla el pensamiento lógico.
C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

dislocar
Meaning
To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.
Example
He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.
Él dislocó su hombro mientras jugaba al fútbol.