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C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

relincho
Meaning
to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes
Example
The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.
El caballo relinchó cuando vio a su jinete.
C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

de despedida
Meaning
Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.
Example
He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.
Él dio un discurso de despedida en la conferencia.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

madera de hierro
Meaning
a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
Example
The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.
El árbol de madera de hierro florece con pequeñas flores blancas.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

invitador
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
El invitador saludó cordialmente a los invitados en la entrada.
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

rozar
Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
Los zapatos apretados empezaron a rozar sus talones.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

frasco pequeño
Meaning
a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines
Example
The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.
El doctor le dio un frasco de medicina.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

tacaño; avaro
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
Él es demasiado tacaño para gastar dinero en algo que no sea lo esencial.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

irreprochable
Meaning
Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable
Example
His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.
Su comportamiento fue irreprochable durante el evento.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

nido de ave rapaz
Meaning
an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey
Example
The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.
El halcón protegió su nido ferozmente.
C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

faccionado
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
El debate se volvió faccioso, dividiendo al comité en campos rivales.
C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

colección
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
El bibliotecario pasó horas en la recopilación de viejos manuscritos.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

nublia
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
El pueblo estaba celebrando el festival con sus nubias bailando.
C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

una abundancia o suministro desbordante de algo
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
El festival ofreció una cornucopia de frutas y dulces.
C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

relacionado con la estructura y formación de palabras
Meaning
Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.
Example
Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.
El análisis morfológico ayuda a la IA a entender las estructuras de las palabras.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

pentavalente
Meaning
Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.
Example
Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.
El fósforo puede existir en un estado pentavalente.
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

biocida
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
Los biocidas ayudan a controlar las plagas y reducir la propagación de enfermedades.
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

buscar agua o minerales usando una vara de adivinación; o empapar o apagar con líquido.
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
El agricultor intentó buscar agua en el campo seco.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

más profundo
Meaning
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
Example
She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.
Ella reveló sus pensamientos más profundos a su amigo más cercano.
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

contraer
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
El medicamento ayudó a contraer los tejidos hinchados.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

perturbation

perturbación
Meaning
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
Example
The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets.
El anuncio causó una perturbación en los mercados financieros.
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

fallido
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
Su intento abortivo de escalar la montaña terminó en retirada.
C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

gran pompa, publicidad
Meaning
a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention
Example
The new product was launched with much fanfare.
El nuevo producto fue lanzado con gran pompa.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

augurar
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
Las nubes oscuras auguran una tormenta que se avecina.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

diadema
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
La reina llevó una diadema brillante en la coronación.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

liturgia
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
El sacerdote siguió la liturgia durante la misa del domingo.
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

riachuelo
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
Un riachuelo bajó por la ladera después de la lluvia.
C2 verb /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

incapacitate

incapacitar
Meaning
to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function
Example
The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.
La grave lesión incapacitó al jugador para el resto de la temporada.
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

edificante
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
El documental fue tanto entretenido como edificante.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

sombrío refugio de jardín formado por árboles o plantas trepadoras
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
Ellos descansaron debajo del árbore cubierto con rosas.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

inviolable
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
Los derechos humanos son considerados inviolables en las democracias modernas.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

garrote
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
El guardia usó un garrote para ahuyentar al ladrón.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

instrumentista
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument.
Example
The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.
El instrumentista tocó un hermoso solo en el violín.
C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

ronquido fuerte
Meaning
Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.
Example
The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.
La respiración estertorosa del paciente alarmó a las enfermeras.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

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

Aback

sorprendido
Meaning
by surprise; unexpectedly
Example
I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.
Me sorprendió su anuncio repentino.
C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

áspero
Meaning
sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues
Example
Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.
Su tono áspero silenció a la clase ruidosa.
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

símbolo en forma de V
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
El uniforme del sargento mostraba tres chevrones en la manga.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

jubilar con pensión
Meaning
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
Example
The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.
La empresa decidió jubilar con pensión a sus empleados senior después de treinta años de servicio.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

imprecate
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
La vieja mujer imprecó a sus enemigos con palabras oscuras.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

desconcertado
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
Se quedó desconcertado por el comentario extraño.
C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

contextualización
Meaning
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
Example
Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.
La contextualización de los eventos históricos ayuda a los estudiantes a entenderlos mejor.
C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

col de bolita
Meaning
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
Example
Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.
El col de bolita se puede comer crudo en ensaladas o cocinado en curris.
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

eclesiástico
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
El consejo fue atendido por varios eclesiásticos de alto rango.
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

maltratar
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
La ley castiga a aquellos que maltratan a los animales.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

flexible y grácil
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
Su figura flexible le permitió moverse como una bailarina.
C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

arrugar
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
Ella arrugó la nariz ante el extraño olor.
C2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/

Mustard leaf

hoja de mostaza
Meaning
green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking
Example
We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry.
Cocinamos hoja de mostaza con pescado en un curry bengalí tradicional.
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

inmolar
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
Los manifestantes amenazaron con inmolarse frente al edificio.
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
El pescador remó su bote pequeño a través del lago.
C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

oro o plata en bruto
Meaning
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
Example
The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.
El banco guarda oro en bruto en sus bóvedas.
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

expresión negativa
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
Su constante expresión negativa desmotivó al equipo.
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

rebus
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
A los niños les encantaba resolver los rompecabezas de rebus en la revista.
C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

extraer
Meaning
To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.
Example
The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.
El maestro intentó inducir una respuesta del estudiante tímido.
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

inmanente
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
Él creía que los valores morales son inmanentes en la naturaleza humana.
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

persona tonta
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
Lo trataron como una persona tonta que no podía entender nada complejo.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

malinterpretar
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Él malinterpretó las instrucciones del profesor e hizo la tarea incorrectamente.
C2 verb /əbˈvɜːrt/

obvert

invertir
Meaning
To turn something so as to face in a different direction; in logic, to convert a proposition by negating both subject and predicate.
Example
The teacher asked the students to obvert the statement for practice.
El maestro pidió a los estudiantes que obvirtieran la declaración para practicar.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

intercesor
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
Él actuó como un intercesor para resolver el conflicto entre las dos familias.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

tonterías sin valor o cosas ostentosas pero sin valor
Meaning
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
Example
The speech was full of political trumpery.
El discurso estaba lleno de tonterías políticas.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

torpe
Meaning
Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.
Example
The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.
El adolescente se sintió torpe en su traje grande.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

neodarwinismo
Meaning
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
Example
Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.
El neodarwinismo combina la teoría de selección natural de Darwin con la genética moderna.
C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

repulsivo
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
El olor repulsivo de la basura hizo que todos abandonaran la habitación.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkənd/

jocund

alegre
Meaning
cheerful and lighthearted
Example
They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration.
Caminaban juntos con un ánimo alegre después de la celebración.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

subacuático
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
Los buzos exploraron el sistema de cavernas subacuáticas llenas de peces raros.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

atractivo
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
Su sonrisa atractiva instantáneamente calmó a los invitados nerviosos.
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

caritativo
Meaning
Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.
Example
The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.
El hospital fue fundado como una institución caritativa.
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

pimienta cubeba
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
La pimienta cubeba se usa en la cocina tradicional indonesia.
C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

quimérico, imposible
Meaning
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
Example
His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.
Sus ideas quiméricas a menudo desconcertaban a los realistas.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

hermosa
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
La actriz era conocida por sus hermosas características.
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

refrescante
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
Los excursionistas disfrutaron del aire refrescante de la montaña.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

inapropiado
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
Su comentario fue inapropiado durante la discusión seria.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

reparable
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
El daño al coche fue grave, pero aún reparable.
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

dicho o refrán corto, ingenioso y educativo
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
Ella siempre tenía un apofema ingenioso para compartir en las reuniones.
C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

elegía
Meaning
A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
Example
The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.
El poeta escribió una elegía para su amigo fallecido.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

incontrovertible
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
Example
The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.
La evidencia era incontrovertible y demostró su inocencia.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

ámbito
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
El caso no está dentro del ámbito de este tribunal.
C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

taller (estudio de un artista o diseñador)
Meaning
A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.
Example
The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.
El pintor nos invitó a su taller para ver su nueva colección.
C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

denotación
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
La denotación de la palabra 'rosa' es un tipo de flor.
C2 adjective /ˈɪkθiɪk/

ichthyic

ictíico
Meaning
Relating to or resembling fish.
Example
The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality.
La pintura del artista tenía una cualidad ictíica.
C2 verb /ruː/

rue

lamentar
Meaning
To feel regret or sorrow about something.
Example
She will rue the day she trusted him.
Ella lamentará el día que le dio su confianza.
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

medallón
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Ella llevaba un medallón de oro alrededor de su cuello.
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

inevitable
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
Tuvo que aceptar la decisión inevitablemente.
C2 noun /ˈlæki/

lackey

lacayo
Meaning
a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else
Example
He treated his assistant like a mere lackey.
Trató a su asistente como un simple lacayo.
C2 verb /rɛnd/

rend

rasgar
Meaning
to tear something apart violently or forcefully
Example
The explosion rent the air with a deafening noise.
La explosión rasgó el aire con un ruido ensordecedor.
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

celeridad
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
El soldado se movió con gran celeridad para entregar el mensaje.
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 /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

orador
Meaning
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
Example
The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.
El orador cautivó a la audiencia con su elocuencia.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

rasgos del rostro
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
Los rasgos de su rostro eran agudos y severos.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

vegetal
Meaning
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
Example
The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.
La sopa tenía un sabor vegetal distintivo.
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

delito de funcionario público
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
El alcalde fue acusado de malfeasance en su cargo.
C2 noun /ˈrɛv.ər.i/

reverie

soñar despierto; ensoñación
Meaning
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
Example
Lost in reverie, he didn't hear his name being called.
Perdido en la ensoñación, no oyó que llamaban su nombre.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

ridiculizable
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
Su excusa era tan débil que era claramente ridiculizable.
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

exclusivo
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
La galería exhibió muchas obras de arte exclusivas de artistas desconocidos.
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

tonto
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
Solo un tonto creería en tal historia.
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

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

antiquate

antiquear
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
El auge de las cámaras digitales dejó obsoleta la fotografía tradicional en película.
C2 noun /vɪm/

vim

vigor
Meaning
energy and enthusiasm
Example
She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.
Ella realizó la danza con gran vigor y energía.
C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

imputación
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
El político negó la imputación de corrupción.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

burlón
Meaning
joking or teasing in a playful manner
Example
He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.
Él solo estaba bromeando cuando dijo que renunciaría a su trabajo.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

adormecer
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
El viento helado parecía adormecerle los dedos en minutos.
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

maldad
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
Su maldad era evidente en la cruel manera en que trataba a sus rivales.
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

ambrosía
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
El postre estaba tan delicioso que sabía a ambrosía.
C2 adjective /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/

eugenic

eugenésico
Meaning
Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.
Example
In the early 20th century, some scientists supported eugenic policies.
A principios del siglo XX, algunos científicos apoyaron las políticas eugenésicas.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

barcarola
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
La orquesta tocó una hermosa barcarola que me recordó a Venecia.
C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

práctica de asegurar la información mediante técnicas de encriptación o codificación
Meaning
The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques
Example
Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.
La criptografía moderna asegura las transacciones en línea seguras.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɜːrnəlaɪz/

journalize

registrar en un diario
Meaning
to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting
Example
The accountant will journalize all financial transactions at the end of the day.
El contador registrará todas las transacciones financieras al final del día.
C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

pañuelo
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
Ella llevaba un pañuelo rojo en la cabeza.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

descontroladamente
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
La multitud enojada corrió descontroladamente después de que se anunció el veredicto.
C2 adjective /fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

fiducial

fiducial, de referencia
Meaning
based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference
Example
The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements.
El punto fiducial en el mapa asegura mediciones precisas.
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

melodioso
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
La voz melodiosa del cantante encantó a la audiencia.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

incompleto
Meaning
Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.
Example
His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.
Sus ideas incompletas necesitaban más investigación para ser desarrolladas.
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

gesto de llamada / arroyo pequeño
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
El sirviente vino al llamado de su amo.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

engatusar
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
Ella logró engatusar a su amiga para que se uniera al viaje.
C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

curativo
Meaning
Able to cure disease or restore health.
Example
The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.
El médico prescribió un tratamiento curativo para la enfermedad.
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

apellido / sobrenombre
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
Su apellido se hizo ampliamente conocido en los círculos literarios.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

libertad ilimitada
Meaning
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
Example
She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.
Disfrutó de libertad ilimitada en su nueva vida en el extranjero.
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

duplicidad
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
Su duplicidad fue revelada durante la investigación.
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

misantropía
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
Su misantropía era evidente en la forma en que evitaba a las personas.
C2 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

fanático
Meaning
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
Example
He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.
Se le consideraba un fanático por sus estrictas opiniones políticas.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

physiography

fisiografía
Meaning
the study of the physical features of the earth's surface
Example
He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region.
Se especializó en fisiografía para comprender el paisaje de la región.
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.