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C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

campesino
Meaning
An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.
Example
The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.
La gente de la ciudad se rió de los sencillos modos del campesino.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

impío; blasfemo
Meaning
irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous
Example
The impious act shocked the religious community.
El acto impío sorprendió a la comunidad religiosa.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

salario
Meaning
payment for work or services; salary or fees
Example
The professor received his annual emolument from the university.
El profesor recibió su salario anual de la universidad.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

satélite de madera
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat demuestra el uso de la madera en el espacio.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊɪst/

jingoist

jingoísta
Meaning
a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies
Example
He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views.
Fue etiquetado como un jingoísta por sus opiniones extremas.
C2 adverb /ʌnˈɜːrɪŋli/

unerringly

sin cometer errores
Meaning
Without making any mistakes; always accurate
Example
The archer aimed unerringly at the target.
El arquero apuntó sin cometer errores al objetivo.
C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

disfrutar de lujos
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
Ella se lujosamente disfrutó del baño de burbujas caliente después de un largo día.
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

nobleza
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
Fue elevado a la nobleza por el rey.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

retrógrado
Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
Es demasiado retrógrado para aceptar ideas nuevas.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

demostrar
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
Ella evidenció su interés en el proyecto mediante una participación activa.
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

judía de espárragos
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
La judía de espárragos crece hasta tres pies de largo y se utiliza comúnmente en la cocina asiática.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

previo a la creación del mundo
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
Algunos mitos hablan de un caos antemundano antes de que se estableciera el orden.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

interposition

intervención
Meaning
The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.
Example
The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.
La intervención del gerente evitó que una discusión acalorada se intensificara.
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

sabiduría profunda
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
Su sagacidad lo convirtió en un gran líder.
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

adornos brillantes
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Su vestido estaba cubierto de adornos brillantes plateados que brillaban a la luz.
C2 verb /miːt/

mete

distribuir
Meaning
To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
Example
The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime.
El juez distribuirá el castigo según el crimen.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

borrar / hacerse invisible
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
Ella siguió borrándose a sí misma durante la reunión para que los demás pudieran brillar.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

infortunio
Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
Por desgracia, perdió el último tren para volver a casa.
C2 adjective /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

vitriolic

crítico mordaz
Meaning
filled with bitter criticism or malice
Example
His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room.
Sus comentarios críticos mordaces hirieron a todos en la sala.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

insurrección
Meaning
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
Example
The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.
El ejército fue llamado para sofocar la insurrección.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

complemento / accesorio
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
El garaje es un complemento de la casa principal.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

gibón
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
El gibón se balanceaba con gracia entre los árboles usando sus largos brazos.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

holgazán
Meaning
A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.
Example
He was known as an idler who wasted his days.
Él era conocido como un holgazán que desperdiciaba sus días.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

recidivismo
Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.
El gobierno introdujo nuevos programas para reducir el recidivismo entre antiguos reclusos.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

supuesto
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
Él es el padre supuesto del niño.
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

habitante
Meaning
An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.
Example
The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.
Los habitantes del pueblo eran amables y acogedores.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪtʃuː/

Catechu

catechu
Meaning
an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing
Example
Catechu extract is commonly used in traditional medicine.
El extracto de catechu se utiliza comúnmente en la medicina tradicional.
C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

guerrerista
Meaning
A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.
Example
The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.
El líder fue criticado como un guerrerista por sus oponentes.
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

edificio redondo
Meaning
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
Example
Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.
Los turistas se reunieron dentro de la gran rotonda del capitolio.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

ciego o ignorante
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
El enfoque purblindo del problema condujo a muchos errores.
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

partícula
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Una partícula de polvo flotaba en la luz del sol.
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

usufructo
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
El inquilino tenía el usufructo de la tierra pero no su propiedad.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

jeroglífico
Meaning
A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.
Example
The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.
Las paredes del templo estaban cubiertas con jeroglíficos.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

rozar hasta irritar
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
Los zapatos ásperos le estaban rozando los talones.
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

persona que vaga sin propósito en un lugar
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
La policía interrogó al loiterer fuera de la tienda.
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

gentileza; refinamiento
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
Su natural gentileza y gracia la hicieron popular entre los círculos de alta sociedad.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

delicado y tenue
Meaning
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
Example
Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.
Su cabello delicado volaba suavemente en la brisa.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

bigámico
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
El hombre fue arrestado por ser un bigamista.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

separable
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
Los dos problemas son separables y deben discutirse de forma independiente.
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

boquiabierto
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
Ella se quedó boquiabierta ante la vista impresionante.
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

oficial de barco
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
El bótzuén supervisó a los marineros en la cubierta.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

precesión
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
Los astrónomos estudian la precesión de los equinoccios.
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

expropiación
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
La expropiación de tierras llevó a disputas entre los propietarios de tierras.
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

hacer un discurso largo y enérgico
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
El político hizo un discurso a la multitud por más de una hora.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

maharajá
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
El maharajá vivía en un gran palacio rodeado de jardines.
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

esclavitud, sometimiento
Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
Estaba bajo el dominio del líder poderoso.
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

controvertir
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
El científico controvirtió los hallazgos previos de la investigación.
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

ataúd de piedra
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
El museo exhibió un ataúd de piedra bellamente tallado de la antigua Egipto.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

burlas ligeras
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
Su conversación estaba llena de burlas ligeras y bromas.
C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

vasallo
Meaning
A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.
Example
The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.
El rey otorgó tierras a su vasallo a cambio de lealtad y servicio.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

valor
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
El joven atleta mostró su valor en el partido final.
C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

atomizador
Meaning
A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.
Example
She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.
Ella usó un atomizador para aplicar el perfume uniformemente.
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

sirviente de cocina
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
En la Edad Media, un scullion era responsable de limpiar las ollas y sartenes.
C2 adjective /eɪˈrɪðmɪk/

arrhythmic

arítmico
Meaning
Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.
Example
The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.
El paciente tenía un latido cardíaco arítmico.
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

autarquía
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
La nación intentó autarquía para reducir la dependencia de las importaciones.
C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

locuaz
Meaning
tending to talk a great deal; very talkative
Example
The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.
El niño locuaz entretuvo a todos con historias interminables.
C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

analgesia
Meaning
The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Example
The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.
El doctor indujo la analgesia antes de realizar el procedimiento.
C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

relativo a un papa o obispo; pomposo o engreído
Meaning
relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important
Example
His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.
Su comportamiento arrogante molestaba a los demás miembros del comité.
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

transmutar
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
La alquimia intentaba transmutar el plomo en oro.
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

ordenar, prohibir
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
El juez prohibió a la empresa continuar con sus actividades.
C2 verb /fɪltʃ/

filch

robar
Meaning
to steal something in a sneaky or petty way
Example
He tried to filch a candy bar from the shop.
Él intentó robar una barra de caramelo de la tienda.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

mortificar
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
Ella estaba mortificada cuando tropezó en el escenario.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

insignificante, trivial
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
Se quejaba de los detalles triviales del contrato.
C2 noun /ˈɡændər/

Gander

ganso macho
Meaning
male goose
Example
The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.
El ganso protegió a su familia del perro que se acercaba.
C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

sangría
Meaning
A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.
Example
The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.
El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que usaran una sangría adecuada en sus ensayos.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

travieso
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
El niño dio una sonrisa traviesa antes de esconder el juguete.
C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

parte esencial, meollo
Meaning
the essential or central part of something
Example
The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.
La parte esencial de su argumento era que la honestidad es lo más importante.
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

reflexión, meditación
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
Después de mucha reflexión, tomó la decisión final.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrtəbl/

partible

divisible
Meaning
capable of being divided or separated
Example
The estate was partible among the heirs.
La propiedad era divisible entre los herederos.
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

amortización
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
El calendario de amortización mostró un plan de pago de 10 años.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

desistimiento
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
El tribunal le instó a desistir de actividades ilegales adicionales.
C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

reticulado
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
La hoja tenía un patrón reticulado de venas.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrtnəs/

pertness

descaro
Meaning
boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness
Example
Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone.
Su descaro durante la reunión sorprendió a todos.
C2 adjective /ˈvjuː.ləs/

Viewless

invisible; sin opiniones
Meaning
invisible; having no views or opinions
Example
The ghost remained viewless to most people in the haunted house.
El fantasma permaneció invisible para la mayoría de las personas en la casa encantada.
C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

electrodo positivo
Meaning
The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.
Example
The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.
El electrodo positivo de la batería se corroyó después de un uso prolongado.
C2 verb /ɪnˈræptʃər/

enrapture

fascinar
Meaning
To fill someone with great delight or joy.
Example
The beautiful music enraptured the audience.
La hermosa música fascinó a la audiencia.
C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

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

perfectible

perfectible
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
La naturaleza humana es imperfecta, pero perfectible.
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

detallado y separado
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
El pianista tocó las notas en un ritmo estacato.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

floreciente
Meaning
in the process of blooming or flourishing
Example
The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.
Los árboles florecientes hicieron que el parque se viera hermoso.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

pequeña falta
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
Olvidar llamar fue solo una pequeña falta, no un error serio.
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

levitar
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
El mago hizo levitar la mesa durante el espectáculo.
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

encender, inspirar
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
El discurso encendió la esperanza en la audiencia.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

consonancia, armonía
Meaning
Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.
Example
The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.
La consonancia entre sus ideas hizo que el proyecto fuera exitoso.
C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

nuclear
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
Las gotas comenzaron a nuclearse alrededor de pequeñas partículas en el aire.
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

omnipotent

omnipotente
Meaning
Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.
Example
In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.
En muchas religiones, Dios se considera omnipotente.
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 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

grosero
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
Su comportamiento grosero arruinó la fiesta de la cena.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəbl/

dutiable

sujeto a aranceles
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
Los electrónicos importados a menudo son sujetos a aranceles en la frontera.
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

excesivamente optimista
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
Su actitud excesivamente optimista ignoró los problemas evidentes.
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

charla innecesaria / alboroto
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
Después de mucha charla innecesaria, finalmente acordaron el plan.
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

obsidiana (roca volcánica oscura y vidriosa)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
El cuchillo estaba hecho de obsidiana afilada.
C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

renuncia
Meaning
the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life
Example
His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.
Su renuncia a los placeres mundanos impresionó a los monjes.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

difícil de complacer; muy particular en los detalles
Meaning
difficult to please; very particular about details
Example
He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.
Él es tan quisquilloso con su comida que solo come verduras orgánicas.
C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

parricidio
Meaning
The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Example
The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.
El tribunal lo juzgó por parricidio después del trágico incidente.
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

funerario
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
El funerario preparó el cuerpo para el servicio funerario.
C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

muerte o algo que causa la muerte; una resolución final
Meaning
death or something that causes death; a final settlement
Example
The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.
El héroe recibió su quietus de la espada del villano.
C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

excesivamente elogioso
Meaning
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
Example
The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.
El documental fue criticado por su representación excesivamente elogiosa del líder.
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

cantar o tararear en voz baja, suave y delicada
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
Ella cantó una canción de cuna para ayudar al bebé a quedarse dormido.
C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

rococó
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
El palacio fue decorado en un estilo rococó lujoso.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbl/

inextricable

inextricable
Meaning
Impossible to separate or escape from.
Example
The two friends shared an inextricable bond.
Los dos amigos compartieron un vínculo inextricable.
C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

lado protegido del viento
Meaning
On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.
Example
They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.
Construyeron su campamento en el lado protegido del viento de la colina.
C2 adjective /hɜːrˈbeɪʃəs/

herbaceous

herbáceo
Meaning
Relating to or resembling herbs; plants with soft, non-woody stems.
Example
The garden was filled with herbaceous plants that thrived in the summer.
El jardín estaba lleno de plantas herbáceas que prosperaron en el verano.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːri.oʊ/

oratorio

composición musical religiosa
Meaning
A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually on a sacred theme, performed without costumes or scenery.
Example
Handel's 'Messiah' is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.
El 'Mesías' de Handel es uno de los oratorios más famosos jamás escritos.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkedʒ.ə.riː/

Kedgeree

kedgeree
Meaning
a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India
Example
The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.
El menú del desayuno presentaba kedgeree tradicional con haddock ahumado y huevos.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

palabra disílaba
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
La palabra ‘feliz’ es una palabra disílaba.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

incienso
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
Ella encendió un palo de incienso en el templo durante sus oraciones.
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

lungi
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
Llevaba un cómodo lungi mientras descansaba en casa.
C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

principado
Meaning
a state ruled by a prince
Example
Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.
Mónaco es un famoso principado en Europa.
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

masticar
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
Él masticó lentamente el pan antes de tragarlo.
C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

leonino
Meaning
Of or resembling a lion.
Example
His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.
Su cabello leonino lo hacía destacar entre la multitud.
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

hablar de manera vaga, engañar
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.
Él evadió cuando le preguntaron sobre su participación en el trato.
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

mezcla
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
La nueva política es una mezcla de varias leyes anteriores.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

indeterminado
Meaning
Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.
Example
The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.
El proyecto se retrasó por un tiempo indeterminado.
C2 noun /ˈtɛsteɪtər/

testator

testador
Meaning
a person who has made a will
Example
The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.
El abogado leyó el testamento del testador fallecido.
C2 verb /ˈɡlaʊ.ər/

glower

mirar con enojo
Meaning
To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.
Example
He glowered at his rival across the room.
Él miró a su rival al otro lado de la habitación con ira.
C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

calvario
Meaning
A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.
Example
For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.
Para muchos refugiados, el viaje a través del desierto fue un calvario.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

iliberal
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
El gobierno fue criticado por sus políticas iliberales.
C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

desaliñado
Meaning
The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.
Example
She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.
Ella contestó la puerta en un estado de desaliño, usando solo una bata.