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C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

digno de reproche
Meaning
Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.
Example
His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.
Sus acciones imprudentes lo hicieron digno de reproche a los ojos de sus colegas.
A1 verb /sliːp/

sleep

dormir
Meaning
to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive
Example
I need to sleep for eight hours every night.
Necesito dormir ocho horas cada noche.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

echar fuera
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
El árbitro tuvo que ejectar al jugador por conducta antideportiva.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

dentro de la célula
Meaning
Located or occurring within a cell.
Example
The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.
El medicamento funciona al dirigirse a las bacterias intracelulares.
A2 adverb /ˈev.ri.weər/

Everywhere

en todas partes
Meaning
in all places; wherever you go
Example
The internet allows us to connect with people everywhere.
Internet nos permite conectar con personas en todas partes.
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.
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

habilidoso, astuto, hábil
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
Ella es hábil para resolver problemas complejos.
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

alinear
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
Alinear la educación con los estándares globales es vital.
A1 determiner/pronoun /iːtʃ/

each

cada
Meaning
every one of two or more people or things considered separately
Example
Each student received a certificate.
Cada estudiante recibió un certificado.
B2 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

ignorante
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed
Example
She was ignorant about the new technology trends.
Ella era ignorante sobre las nuevas tendencias tecnológicas.
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

deformar
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
El calor intenso comenzó a deformar el recipiente de plástico.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfeər/

Unfair

injusto; desleal;
Meaning
not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others
Example
It's unfair to blame her for something she didn't do.
Es injusto culparla por algo que no hizo.
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

loco
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
El hombre loco gritó tonterías en la calle.
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

montículo
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
Los excursionistas descansaron en un montículo de hierba junto al río.
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

demorarse
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
Él se demoró en el jardín en lugar de comenzar su trabajo.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

relacionado con una diócesis
Meaning
relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church
Example
The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.
El consejo diocesano se reunió para discutir los asuntos de la iglesia.
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

enfermo; afectado por una enfermedad
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
El árbol enfermo tuvo que ser removido del jardín.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

indeleble
Meaning
Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.
Example
Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.
Su discurso dejó una marca indeleble en la audiencia.
C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

aplomo
Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.
Ella manejó las preguntas difíciles con aplomo.
B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

paquete; bulto
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
El cartero entregó un paquete de cartas a nuestra casa.
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

nutrimento
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
El suelo proporciona nutrimento a las plantas.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

cartridge

cartucho
Meaning
A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.
Example
The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.
La impresora dejó de funcionar porque el cartucho de tinta estaba vacío.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

complementario
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
Los dos socios tienen habilidades complementarias.
A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

sensación; sentimiento; emoción
Meaning
an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations
Example
She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.
Ella tenía una extraña sensación de que algo importante iba a suceder.
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.
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

editorial
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
El periódico publicó un editorial criticando la política del gobierno.
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

apagar / verter
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
Los bomberos apagaron las llamas con agua.
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

inmigración
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
Las políticas de inmigración varían de un país a otro.
C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

exigir el pago de una deuda
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
El arrendador exigió al inquilino el alquiler impago.
C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

astral
Meaning
Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.
Example
Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.
Algunas personas creen en la proyección astral, la capacidad de abandonar el cuerpo y viajar espiritualmente.
C1 noun /ɪˈleɪʃən/

elation

éxtasis
Meaning
A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
Example
His elation was evident after winning the championship.
Su éxtasis era evidente después de ganar el campeonato.
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

horóscopo
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
Ella leía su horóscopo cada mañana para ver lo que las estrellas predijeron.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

relacionado con regiones montañosas; encontrado en ambientes de montaña
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
Los bosques montanos albergan una variedad de especies únicas.
C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

americanismo
Meaning
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
Example
The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.
El término 'sidewalk' es un americanismo, mientras que 'pavement' se usa en el inglés británico.
C2 noun /vɛnˈdɪʃən/

vendition

venta
Meaning
The act of selling; sale.
Example
The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets.
La subasta fue una venta formal de los activos de la propiedad.
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

de manera adecuada
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
Completó la tarea de manera adecuada, pero podría mejorar la próxima vez.
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

informes
Meaning
the act of giving news or information about something
Example
Good reporting is essential for public awareness.
Un buen informe es esencial para la conciencia pública.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

antes del mediodía
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
Ella programó todas sus reuniones importantes durante las horas antes del mediodía.
B1 verb /ʌnˈlɒk/

unlock

desbloquear
Meaning
to open something that is locked; to make something accessible or available
Example
She used the key to unlock the door.
Usó la llave para desbloquear la puerta.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

desaliñado o desordenado en apariencia; sucio y desgastado
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
El perro desaliñado caminó por las calles buscando comida.
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

afectuosamente
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
Ella abrazó a su abuela afectuosamente.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

favor
Meaning
An act of kindness or approval.
Example
She asked him for a small favor.
Ella le pidió un pequeño favor.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

interregno
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
El país enfrentó inestabilidad durante el interregno después de la muerte del rey.
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.
B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

bien educado
Meaning
conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners
Example
The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.
Los niños se comportaron bien durante la ceremonia.
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

individuos marginados
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
Los individuos marginados a menudo enfrentan desafíos graves.
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

algunos
Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
Tengo algo de dinero en mi cartera.
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

sistema judicial
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
El sistema judicial asegura que las leyes se apliquen de manera justa.
B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

renovable
Meaning
Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.
Example
Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.
Los recursos renovables minimizan los daños al medio ambiente.
C1 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

escolar
Meaning
Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.
Example
The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.
La escuela organiza competencias escolares cada año.
B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

élite
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
Solo la élite fue invitada al evento exclusivo.
B2 verb /liːp/

leap

saltar
Meaning
to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps
Example
The cat leaped onto the table.
El gato saltó sobre la mesa.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

anguila de pantano asiática
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
La anguila de pantano asiática puede respirar aire y sobrevivir en aguas fangosas poco profundas.
A2 adjective /ˈɑːnɪst/

honest

honesto
Meaning
free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere
Example
She is known as an honest and trustworthy person.
Ella es conocida como una persona honesta y confiable.
C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

vitalmente
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
El acceso al agua limpia es vitalmente importante para la salud pública.
C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

opulento
Meaning
Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.
Example
They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.
Organizaron una boda opulenta con decoraciones doradas.
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

armonioso
Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
Las voces del coro eran armoniosas y llenaron la sala de belleza.
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

separar
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
La guerra separó familias y amigos.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

desfigurar
Meaning
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
Example
The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.
Los vándalos desfiguraron la pared con grafitis.
C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

estratificado
Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
La sociedad en el pasado estaba altamente estratificada según la clase y la riqueza.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

sucio, injusto
Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
El jugador fue penalizado por cometer una falta.
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

propaganda; rumores
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
El gobierno usó propaganda para influir en la opinión pública durante la guerra.
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

matanza / asesinato
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
El ejército mató a cientos de soldados enemigos.
B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

cortar con tijeras
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
El sastre cortó la tela de manera ordenada.
C1 adjective /kənˈstreɪnd/

constrained

limitado, forzado
Meaning
appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted
Example
He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.
Él dio una sonrisa forzada durante la reunión incómoda.
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

lluvia torrencial repentina
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
El picnic fue arruinado por una lluvia torrencial repentina.
C1 verb /vaʊtʃ/

vouch

garantizar
Meaning
to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something
Example
I can vouch for his honesty.
Puedo garantizar su honestidad.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

irritable; fácilmente enfadado
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
Ella se volvió irritable cuando el tráfico la hizo llegar tarde a la reunión.
B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

robo
Meaning
the action or crime of stealing
Example
The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.
El robo de su billetera fue reportado a la policía.
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

eludir
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
El ladrón logró eludir a la policía.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

matriarca
Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
La matriarca de la familia tomó todas las decisiones importantes.
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

detener
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
La policía arrestará al sospechoso mañana.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

delirante
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
Él estaba delirante con fiebre y seguía murmurando tonterías.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɔːndɪst/

jaundiced

sesgado / envidioso / afectado por ictericia
Meaning
Affected by or displaying prejudice, envy, or bitterness; also refers to having a yellowish discoloration of the skin due to jaundice.
Example
She gave a jaundiced view of the project after her proposal was rejected.
Ella dio una visión sesgada del proyecto después de que su propuesta fuera rechazada.
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

desenrollar
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
Ella desenrolló el mapa sobre la mesa para encontrar la ruta.
B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

densamente
Meaning
In a closely compacted or crowded manner.
Example
The area is densely covered with trees.
El área está densamente cubierta de árboles.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

gris, antiguo
Meaning
gray or white with age; very old and respected
Example
The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.
El viejo roble se erguía como un testigo de siglos de historia.
C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

analizar gramaticalmente
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
El software puede analizar grandes cantidades de datos de texto de manera eficiente.
A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

actualizar
Meaning
to make something more modern or current; to provide new information
Example
Please update your software regularly.
Por favor, actualice su software regularmente.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

contraparte
Meaning
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
Example
The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.
El CEO se reunió con su contraparte en la empresa asociada.
C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

cúrcuma cruda
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
Ralla la cúrcuma cruda en el curry para un sabor auténtico.
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

occidente
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
El occidente tiene una larga historia de pensamiento filosófico.
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

terapéutico
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
La meditación es altamente terapéutica para el bienestar mental.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

tesorero
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
El tesorero aprobó el presupuesto para la nueva biblioteca.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

hipoteca
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
Tomaron una hipoteca para comprar su primera casa.
C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

una abundancia excesiva
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
She has a plethora of books on her shelf.
Ella tiene una abundancia excesiva de libros en su estante.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

terrorismo
Meaning
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims
Example
The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.
El gobierno aumentó las medidas de seguridad para prevenir el terrorismo.
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

perdonador
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
Ella tiene una naturaleza perdonadora y rara vez guarda rencor.
C2 adjective /vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəs/

vertiginous

vertiginoso
Meaning
Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.
Example
The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe.
Los turistas miraron hacia abajo desde los acantilados vertiginosos con asombro.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

invitado
Meaning
asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
Example
She was invited to the party.
Ella fue invitada a la fiesta.
A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

resolver
Meaning
to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty
Example
The detective finally solved the mysterious case.
El detective finalmente resolvió el caso misterioso.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

infinitesimal

infinitesimal
Meaning
Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.
Example
The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results.
El error fue tan infinitesimal que no afectó los resultados.
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

aluvión
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
El aluvión del río añadió nueva tierra fértil a los campos del pueblo.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

malhechor; criminal
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
El malhechor fue atrapado robando en la tienda.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

imprudente
Meaning
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
Example
It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.
Sería imprudente criticarlos abiertamente.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

revista
Meaning
a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events
Example
She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.
Ella mantuvo un diario personal para registrar sus pensamientos y experiencias.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

final
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
El concierto terminó con un espectacular final.
B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

exclamación
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
Example
She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.
Ella soltó una exclamación de alegría cuando escuchó las noticias.
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

hacer un ruido fuerte y agudo
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
El coche chirrió y se detuvo de golpe.
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

vela
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
Encendimos una vela durante el corte de energía
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

garantía
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
El portátil viene con una garantía de dos años.
C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

malversar
Meaning
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.
El contador fue arrestado por malversar los fondos de la empresa.
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

atento; alerta; vigilante
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
El estudiante atento escuchó cuidadosamente cada palabra que dijo el maestro.
B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

futurista
Meaning
Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available
Example
Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.
Las tecnologías futuristas están transformando las industrias en todo el mundo.
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

antitoxina
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
El doctor administró una antitoxina para contrarrestar el veneno de la serpiente.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

contrarrestar
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
El medicamento ayuda a contrarrestar los efectos secundarios del tratamiento.
B1 adverb /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/

Reasonably

razonablemente; de manera sensata;
Meaning
in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree
Example
The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location.
La habitación del hotel estaba razonablemente bien precio para la ubicación.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

contexto
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
Para entender la cita, necesitas conocer el contexto en el que se dijo.
A2 verb /ˈpræktɪs/

practise

practicar
Meaning
to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession
Example
She practises piano for two hours daily.
Ella practica piano durante dos horas al día.
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

lavanda
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
El campo de lavanda llenó el aire con su dulce y calmante fragancia.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

contrarrestar
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
Los beneficios de la nueva política contrarrestan sus desventajas.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

colocación o asignación
Meaning
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
Example
The company arranged job placement for the graduates.
La empresa organizó la colocación laboral para los graduados.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

fraudulento
Meaning
Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.
Example
He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.
Él fue arrestado por hacer reclamaciones fraudulentas de seguros.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

vacilar o perder fuerza o impulso
Meaning
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
Example
Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.
Su voz vaciló mientras pronunciaba el discurso.
A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

tímido; vergonzoso
Meaning
nervous or timid in the company of other people
Example
The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.
El estudiante tímido rara vez participaba en las discusiones de clase.
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

semillas de alcaravea
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
El pan estaba aromatizado con semillas de alcaravea.
C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

casta; sistema de castas
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
El antiguo sistema de castas dividió la sociedad en diferentes grupos sociales.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

engañoso
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
Ella dio una respuesta engañosa para ocultar la verdad.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

integrado
Meaning
Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.
Example
Integrated systems optimize efficiency.
Los sistemas integrados optimizan la eficiencia.
B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

quemadura
Meaning
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.
Example
Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.
Quemar basura aumenta la contaminación del aire.
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

una pequeña tortuga de agua dulce
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
El terrapin se arrastró lentamente hacia el estanque.