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C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

tallar
Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
Él pasó la tarde tallando un trozo de madera en un juguete.
C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

erosionar
Meaning
to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action
Example
The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.
La línea costera ha comenzado a erosionarse debido a las olas constantes.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

lucrativo
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
El negocio inmobiliario es altamente lucrativo en las zonas urbanas.
C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

perjuicio, daño, detrimento
Meaning
Harm, damage, impairment.
Example
Smoking is a detriment to health.
Fumar es un detrimento para la salud.
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

bilis
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
El hígado produce bilis para ayudar a digerir las grasas.
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

lleno
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
El mercado estaba lleno de compradores.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

decisivo o fatal
Meaning
having significant or disastrous consequences
Example
Their fateful decision changed the course of history.
Su decisión decisiva cambió el curso de la historia.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

introspección
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
A través de la introspección, obtuvo una visión profunda de sus emociones.
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

movimiento
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
Caminar es la forma más común de locomoción humana.
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.
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 /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

agradable
Meaning
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
Example
The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.
El nuevo maestro es muy agradable y fácil de hablar.
C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

posteridad
Meaning
All future generations of people.
Example
The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.
El monumento fue construido para el beneficio de la posteridad.
C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

depreciar
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
Los coches tienden a depreciarse rápidamente en sus primeros años.
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 /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 /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

coordinador residente
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
El coordinador residente dio la bienvenida a todos los representantes.
C1 verb /riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

repatriate

repatriar
Meaning
To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.
Example
The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely.
El gobierno trabajó para repatriar a los refugiados de manera segura.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

terco; intencional
Meaning
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
Example
His wilful disobedience led to punishment.
Su desobediencia deliberada lo llevó a un castigo.
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

fundido
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
El herrero vertió metal fundido en el molde.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

remisión
Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
El cáncer del paciente está en remisión después del tratamiento.
C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

recostarse
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
Ella se recostó en el sofá con un libro.
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

delinear
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
El artista delineó la escena con detalles intrincados.
C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

reconciliación
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
El tratado de paz fue un paso importante hacia la reconciliación.
C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

reanudar
Meaning
the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
Example
The resumption of classes will be announced next week.
La reanudación de las clases será anunciada la próxima semana.
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

menospreciar
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
Él a menudo menospreciaba a sus compañeros de trabajo para sentirse superior.
C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

impulsividad
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
Su impulsividad lo llevó a tomar decisiones imprudentes.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

caníbal
Meaning
a person who eats the flesh of other human beings
Example
The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.
El diario del explorador describía rumores de caníbales viviendo en la isla remota.
C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

mimo; actor de mimo
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
El mimo callejero entretuvo a la multitud con su rutina de caja invisible.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

sedentario
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Un estilo de vida sedentario puede conducir a numerosos problemas de salud.
C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

desheredar
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
Él decidió desheredar a su hermano imprudente.
C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

percusión
Meaning
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
Example
The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.
La sección de percusión añadió ritmo y energía a la orquesta.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

invernadero / escuela de música y arte
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
Cultivaron plantas exóticas en el invernadero.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

dictatorial
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
Su estilo dictatorial lo hizo impopular entre los compañeros de trabajo.
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

hacer un ruido chirriante o agudo
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
La puerta vieja crujió cuando la abrió.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

extático
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
Los fanáticos estaban extáticos después de que su equipo ganó el campeonato.
C1 adjective /oʊˈbiːs/

obese

obeso
Meaning
Extremely overweight; having an excessive amount of body fat.
Example
The doctor advised the obese patient to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
El doctor le recomendó al paciente obeso adoptar un estilo de vida más saludable.
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

peligroso
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
Su situación financiera es peligrosa.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

inconsequential

insignificante
Meaning
Not important or significant; too small to matter.
Example
The mistake was minor and inconsequential.
El error fue menor e insignificante.
C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

sodio
Meaning
a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.
Example
Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
El sodio es un elemento esencial para mantener el equilibrio de líquidos en el cuerpo.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

Imbalance

desequilibrio
Meaning
lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; unequal distribution
Example
The doctor said the patient's dizziness was caused by an inner ear imbalance.
El doctor dijo que el mareo del paciente fue causado por un desequilibrio en el oído interno.
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

marginal; mínimo; leve
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
La mejora marginal en las ventas fue apenas notable.
C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

xenofóbico
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries
Example
The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.
Los comentarios xenofóbicos del líder provocaron indignación en todo el país.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

linaje
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
El perro tiene un linaje que rastrea varias generaciones atrás.
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

tabú
Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
Hablar de dinero se considera un tabú en algunas culturas.
C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

homogéneo
Meaning
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
Example
The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.
La clase estaba formada por un grupo homogéneo de estudiantes.
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

fundir
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Los trabajadores funden hierro de su mineral en la fábrica.
C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

declaración jurada
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
El testigo presentó un affidavit ante el tribunal.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

podólogo
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
Tengo una cita con el podólogo para el dolor de tobillo.
C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

destituir
Meaning
To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.
Example
The rebels ousted the dictator from power.
Los rebeldes destituyeron al dictador del poder.
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

desconfiar
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
Muchas personas desconfían de los políticos.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

furtivo
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
Él echó una mirada furtiva a la puerta antes de salir.
C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

novato
Meaning
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
Example
As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.
Como un conductor novato, ella estaba muy cuidadosa en la carretera.
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

desalojar
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
Los inquilinos deben desalojar el apartamento antes de fin de mes.
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

aborigen
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
El museo tiene una gran colección de arte aborigen.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

bocado
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Él tomó un gran bocado de agua después de la carrera.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

ampliamente
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Ella fue generosamente recompensada por su arduo trabajo.
C1 noun /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Repulsion

repulsión
Meaning
a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
Example
She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.
Ella sintió una fuerte repulsión hacia la idea de comer insectos.
C1 adjective /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/

conducive

propicio
Meaning
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; contributing to or helping to bring about.
Example
A quiet environment is conducive to studying.
Un ambiente tranquilo es propicio para estudiar.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

imperil

poner en peligro
Meaning
To put in danger or at risk.
Example
Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.
La conducción imprudente puede poner en peligro la vida de otros.
C1 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/

regiment

regimiento
Meaning
A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.
Example
The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission.
El regimiento marchó orgullosamente por las calles tras regresar de la misión.
C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

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

Sage

sabio; prudente; con buen juicio
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
El sabio consejo del anciano ayudó a resolver el problema.
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

osadía
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
Su osadía para cuestionar la autoridad era admirable.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

out-and-out

completo
Meaning
complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme
Example
The speech was an out-and-out lie.
El discurso fue una mentira completa.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

importante relacionado con la agricultura
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
El invierno es importante para la producción de cultivos.
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

autócrata
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
El autócrata controlaba el país con mano de hierro.
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

aumento o expansión
Meaning
Increasing quantity, power or performance.
Example
The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.
La empresa invirtió en la augmentación de su fuerza laboral.
C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

fallo
Meaning
A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.
Example
The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.
El ordenador se bloqueó debido a un pequeño fallo en el software.
C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

pastor
Meaning
a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation
Example
The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.
El pastor dio un sermón lleno de compasión.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

renunciar
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable
Example
She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.
Ella decidió renunciar al postre para mantener su dieta.
C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

codificar
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
El comité trabajó para codificar las leyes existentes.
C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

extrapolación
Meaning
The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.
Su extrapolación de las tendencias del mercado ayudó en la planificación financiera.
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

degenerar
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
El imperio que una vez prosperó comenzó a degenerar en el caos.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

inmueble de alquiler
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
La familia vivió en un tenement atestado en la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

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

breadth

anchura
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
La anchura de su conocimiento impresionó a todos.
C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

deliberaciones
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
Las deliberaciones sobre sostenibilidad continuaron durante horas.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

agotador
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
Los atletas enfrentaron una sesión de entrenamiento agotadora.
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

incompleto
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
Los detalles del proyecto aún estaban incompletos.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

estrella polar
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
Los marineros usaron la estrella polar para navegar por el océano.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

exponente
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
Ella es una de las principales exponentes de la danza moderna.
C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

mandato
Meaning
the period of time during which someone holds an office or position
Example
During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.
Durante su mandato como CEO, la empresa se expandió globalmente.
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

reflejo
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
El médico probó su respuesta reflejo golpeando su rodilla.
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

desigual, torcido
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
El pastel se veía desigual después de ser decorado rápidamente.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

rechazar
Meaning
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
Example
She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
Ella rechazó su invitación a cenar.
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 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

desordenado
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
La película se sintió desordenada y difícil de seguir.
C1 noun məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

estilo de vida materialista
Meaning
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
Example
A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.
Un estilo de vida materialista a menudo lleva al declive moral.
C1 noun /ˈjuːlədʒi/

eulogy

elogio
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after their death.
Example
Her brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral.
Su hermano pronunció un sentido elogio en el funeral.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsteɪbəl/

instable

inestable
Meaning
not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability
Example
The instable political situation worried foreign investors.
La situación política inestable preocupó a los inversores extranjeros.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

bisturí
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
El cirujano usó cuidadosamente un bisturí para hacer la primera incisión.
C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

irradiar
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
La chimenea irradia calor por toda la habitación.
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

alienado
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
Los estudiantes alienados son más propensos a la delincuencia.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

sin nombre; anónimo; desconocido; no identificado
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
El miedo sin nombre lo acechaba durante toda la noche.
C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

oprimir
Meaning
to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress
Example
The dictator oppressed the people for decades.
El dictador oprimió a la gente durante décadas.
C1 noun /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

instigator

instigador
Meaning
A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.
Example
The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.
La policía lo identificó como el instigador de la violencia.
C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

vivaz
Meaning
Attractively lively and animated.
Example
She was admired for her vivacious personality.
Ella fue admirada por su personalidad vivaz.
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

animar
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
El artista animará los personajes para la película.
C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

tangente
Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
El profesor dibujó una tangente al círculo en la pizarra.
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 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

redención
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
La historia destaca el tema de la redención.
C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

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

forgo

renunciar
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something
Example
She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.
Ella decidió renunciar al postre para mantener su dieta.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

consulado
Meaning
the building or office where a consul works
Example
He went to the consulate to renew his visa.
Él fue al consulado para renovar su visa.
C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

concepción; idea; fertilización
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
La concepción de este proyecto innovador tomó varios meses de lluvia de ideas.
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

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

Astrologer

astrólogo
Meaning
a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets
Example
The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.
El astrólogo predijo buena suerte en su futuro.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

predecir
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
El anciano afirmó que podía predecir el futuro.
C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

comprimir
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
Example
The file was compressed to save storage space.
El archivo fue comprimido para ahorrar espacio de almacenamiento.
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

una palabra o frase formada reordenando las letras de otra palabra o frase.
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
La palabra 'listen' es un anagrama de 'silent'.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

confiscar
Meaning
to take something away officially, often as a punishment
Example
The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.
La profesora confiscó el teléfono del estudiante durante la clase.
C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

escoria
Meaning
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
Example
The factory dumped the slag near the river.
La fábrica arrojó la escoria cerca del río.
C1 adjective /ˈvæljuːləs/

valueless

inútil
Meaning
having no worth, importance, or usefulness
Example
The old broken phone was considered valueless.
El viejo teléfono roto fue considerado inútil.
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

sintetizar
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
Los científicos sintetizan nuevos compuestos para la investigación médica.
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 /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/

divergence

divergencia
Meaning
The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.
Example
The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.
La divergencia en sus opiniones llevó a un debate acalorado.
C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

genérico
Meaning
characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific
Example
This medicine is available in generic form.
Este medicamento está disponible en forma genérica.
C1 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

anular
Meaning
To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.
Example
The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.
El tribunal anuló la decisión debido a la falta de pruebas.
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

atar / terreno baldío
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
Los marineros amarraron el barco en el muelle.
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

escaso
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
Él apenas podía sobrevivir con su escaso salario.