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C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

zinnia
Meaning
A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature
Example
The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.
El jardín estaba lleno de zinnias brillantes de varios colores.
C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

consolidación de la memoria
Meaning
The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory
Example
Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.
El sueño juega un papel clave en la consolidación de la memoria.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

caritativo; generoso; bondadoso
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
Ella es conocida por su trabajo caritativo en la comunidad.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

diverso
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
La tienda vende frutas, ropa y varios artículos.
B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

emocionado
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
Ella estaba emocionada con la fiesta sorpresa.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

mirada oblicua
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
Ella le lanzó una mirada oblicua a través de la habitación.
A2 noun /ˈɡrændˌpeə.rənt/

grandparent

abuelo/abuela
Meaning
the parent of one's father or mother
Example
My grandparents live in a small village near the hills.
Mis abuelos viven en un pequeño pueblo cerca de las colinas.
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

compromiso
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
Su compromiso fue anunciado a todo el pueblo.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

contemporáneo, moderno
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
Ella disfruta de las exposiciones de arte contemporáneo.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

sentirse como si estuvieras a punto de vomitar
Meaning
feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness
Example
The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.
El olor a comida en descomposición le hizo sentir como si fuera a vomitar.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

marginalizar, dejar de lado
Meaning
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
Example
The policy marginalized minority communities.
La política marginó a las comunidades minoritarias.
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

azalea
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
El jardín estaba lleno de azaleas floreciendo en primavera.
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminio
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
El cuerpo del avión está hecho de aluminio fuerte pero ligero.
A2 noun /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Cabbage

col
Meaning
a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart
Example
She chopped the fresh cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner.
Ella cortó el repollo fresco para hacer ensalada de col para la cena.
B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

quejarse
Meaning
to complain or protest strongly about something
Example
He railed against the unfair decision.
Él se quejó contra la decisión injusta.
A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

monedas
Meaning
Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.
Example
He collected old coins from different countries.
Recogió monedas antiguas de diferentes países.
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

intimidar / coaccionar
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
El abogado intentó intimidar al testigo.
B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

suelo
Meaning
not firmly or tightly fixed in place
Example
The screw is loose and needs tightening.
El tornillo está suelto y necesita apretarse.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

indiscriminadamente
Meaning
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
Example
The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.
La empresa despidió a los empleados indiscriminadamente sin considerar su rendimiento.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

bebedor
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
Sus hábitos bebedores preocupaban a su familia.
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

compensación; remuneración
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
La empresa proporcionó compensación financiera a los trabajadores lesionados en el accidente.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

gránulo
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
Cada gránulo de sal brillaba bajo la luz del sol.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

inclinada
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Él está inclinado a ayudar a los necesitados.
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

folleto
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
El departamento de salud distribuyó un folleto sobre nutrición.
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

explosión, fuerte golpe
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
La explosión envió un fuerte golpe a través del edificio.
A1 adjective /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/

Orange

naranja
Meaning
having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit
Example
The orange sunset painted the sky magnificently.
El atardecer naranja pintó el cielo magníficamente.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

poco atractivo
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
A pesar de sus poco atractivos rasgos, era muy amable e inteligente.
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

contemplar
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
Ella se sentó en silencio para contemplar sus planes futuros.
A1 noun /sɛpˈtɛmbər/

september

septiembre
Meaning
The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
My birthday is in September, and I always celebrate it with friends.
Mi cumpleaños es en septiembre, y siempre lo celebro con amigos.
C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

calumnias
Meaning
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for slander.
El político demandó al periódico por calumnias.
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

superalimentos
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
Los arándanos y las espinacas son superalimentos ricos en vitaminas.
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

burlas, conversación juguetona
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
Los amigos disfrutaron de una ligera burlas con el café.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

formalmente
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
El acuerdo fue firmado formalmente por ambas partes.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

responsable; obligado;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
La empresa es responsable de los daños causados por sus productos defectuosos.
C2 noun /tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

technography

tecnografía
Meaning
the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society
Example
The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions.
El antropólogo se especializó en tecnografía para entender las tradiciones indígenas de fabricación de herramientas.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

infectar
Meaning
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
Example
The virus can infect healthy people quickly.
El virus puede infectar a las personas saludables rápidamente.
B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

azotar
Meaning
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
Example
The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.
El entrenador azotó al caballo para hacerlo correr más rápido.
C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

bajar su dignidad para hacer algo
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
El rey no se dignó a responder al plebeyo.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

centígrado (Celsius)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
El pronóstico del tiempo predijo 30 grados centígrados.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

malinterpretar
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
Él malinterpretó su silencio como un acuerdo.
A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

experimento
Meaning
a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea
Example
The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.
El científico realizó un experimento sobre el crecimiento de las plantas.
C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

sombra completa, la región oscura del centro de una mancha solar
Meaning
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
Example
During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.
Durante el eclipse, nos paramos en la umbra de la luna.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

estrellado; brillante;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Disfrutamos del cielo estrellado mientras acampábamos en las montañas.
C2 adjective /fækˈtɪʃəs/

factitious

artificial, no genuino
Meaning
artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine
Example
The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced.
La emoción en su historia parecía artificial y forzada.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

relevante
Meaning
closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed; pertinent
Example
Please provide only relevant information for this discussion.
Por favor, proporcione solo información relevante para esta discusión.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

acentuar
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
La iluminación acentuó la belleza de la pintura.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

franquicia
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
Él abrió una nueva franquicia de comida rápida en la ciudad.
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 /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

derroche
Meaning
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
Example
His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.
Su derroche de dinero lo llevó a la bancarrota.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

embargo comercial
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
La ONU impuso un embargo a las exportaciones de armas.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

no resuelto
Meaning
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
Example
The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.
La disputa sigue sin resolverse a pesar de varias reuniones.
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 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

contradecir
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
Sus acciones contradicen sus palabras.
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

amabilidad; gentileza; la cualidad de ser benévolo o gracioso
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
Su amabilidad hacia todas las personas la hizo amada por todos.
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveler

viajero
Meaning
a person who is traveling or who often travels
Example
The traveler rested at a small inn after a long journey.
El viajero descansó en una pequeña posada después de un largo viaje.
B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

entretener
Meaning
to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others
Example
The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.
El comediante entretuvo al público con sus chistes.
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

grosería
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Su grosería sorprendió a todos en la fiesta de cena.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

antecedente
Meaning
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
Example
The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.
Los antecedentes culturales de este festival datan de siglos atrás.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

cartel
Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
La empresa mostró un cartel para anunciar su nuevo producto.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

explosión repentina de ira o emoción
Meaning
a sudden release of strong emotion or activity
Example
She had an angry outburst during the meeting.
Ella tuvo una explosión de ira durante la reunión.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

astuto; hábil; ingenioso
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
Ella dio una respuesta astuta que evitó la verdadera pregunta.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

debut
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
El joven actor hizo su debut en el gran escenario.
A2 adjective /riːl/

Real

real; auténtico; genuino; no falso
Meaning
actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake
Example
This is a real diamond, not a fake one.
Este es un diamante real, no uno falso.
B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

desvío
Meaning
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
Example
We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.
Tuvimos que tomar un desvío porque la carretera principal estaba cerrada.
A1 adjective /kwɪk/

Quick

rápido
Meaning
fast; rapid; swift; happening in a short time
Example
She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question.
Ella dio una respuesta rápida a la pregunta del profesor.
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

reina de la noche
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Las flores de la reina de la noche llenaron el jardín con su dulce fragancia.
B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

medir
Meaning
to determine the size, amount, or degree of something
Example
She measured the length of the table.
Ella midió la longitud de la mesa.
C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

existencial
Meaning
Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.
Example
She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.
Pasó por una crisis existencial durante su mediana edad.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

desconsiderado
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
Fue desconsiderado de su parte poner música alta tarde en la noche.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

tigre
Meaning
a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia
Example
The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.
El tigre cazó silenciosamente a través de la jungla.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

perversidad; obstinación;
Meaning
deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate
Example
His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.
su perversidad al rechazar ayuda frustró a todos.
A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

esquina
Meaning
the place where two edges or sides meet
Example
The store is just around the corner.
La tienda está justo en la esquina.
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

encarcelar
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
El juez encarceló al criminal por cinco años.
C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

crecimiento anómalo
Meaning
An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.
Example
The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.
El edificio fue considerado una excrescencia en el paisaje.
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

mundano
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
Ella intentó escapar de su rutina mundana viajando.
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

coágulo
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
El doctor removió un coágulo de sangre del paciente.
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

arbitrar
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
El comité acordó arbitrar la disputa del contrato.
C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

lascivo
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
La revista fue criticada por su contenido lascivo.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

sensible
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Los sistemas sensibles requieren un manejo preciso.
A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

existencia; un ser vivo; el estado de existir
Meaning
existence; a living creature; the state of existing
Example
Every human being deserves respect and dignity.
Cada ser humano merece respeto y dignidad.
C2 noun /ˈnɪk.næk/

knickknack

felicidad
Meaning
A small decorative object, especially in a house.
Example
The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

falta; desventaja; marca por una falta u ofensa
Meaning
a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense
Example
The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.
El estudiante recibió un demérito por llegar tarde a clase repetidamente.
C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

reforestación
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
La reforestación ayuda a restaurar la biodiversidad.
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

corporal, material
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
Los fantasmas a menudo se describen como sin forma corporal.
B1 adverb /ˈɛlswɛr/

elsewhere

en otro lugar
Meaning
In, at, or to some other place.
Example
If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere.
Si no puedes encontrarlo aquí, prueba buscando en otro lugar.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

caos
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
La protesta se convirtió en caos cuando la multitud chocó con la policía.
C1 verb /ˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt/

irrigate

regar
Meaning
to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water
Example
Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.
Los agricultores riegan sus campos durante la temporada seca.
B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

vibración
Meaning
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
Example
The phone's vibration woke me up.
La vibración del teléfono me despertó.
B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

despertar
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert
Example
I awake every morning at six o'clock.
Despierto todas las mañanas a las seis.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

heptarquía
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
El libro de historia describió la heptarquía de la Inglaterra anglosajona.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

lápida
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
La lápida tenía su nombre grabado hermosamente.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskluːd/

exclude

excluir
Meaning
To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.
Example
The list excludes temporary workers.
La lista excluye a los trabajadores temporales.
A2 verb riˈsaɪklɪŋ

recycling

reciclaje
Meaning
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.
Example
Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste.
El reciclaje de plástico ayuda a reducir los residuos.
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 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

desengañar
Meaning
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
Example
She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.
Ella trató de desengañarlo sobre los rumores falsos.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

relacionado con las mujeres, lado materno
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
Ella vino del lado materno de una familia noble.
C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

perpetuidad, eternidad, continuidad
Meaning
Permanence, eternity, continuity.
Example
The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.
El contrato asegura pagos en perpetuidad.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

maniaco
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
El conductor estaba conduciendo como un maníaco.
A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

pudín
Meaning
a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming
Example
My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.
Mi abuela hace un delicioso pudín de chocolate para el postre.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

poco conocido o difícil de entender
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
La conferencia del profesor estaba llena de teorías reconditas.
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

azotar o flagelar a alguien como una forma de castigo o auto-disciplina
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
En la historia, algunos monjes se flagelaban como penitencia.
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

aspirante
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
Ella es una aspirante a la beca más alta de la universidad.
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

hipnotizar
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
El mago intentó hipnotizar a la audiencia.
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

alta tecnología
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
La empresa produce dispositivos médicos de alta tecnología.
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

en el sentido de las agujas del reloj
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
Gire la válvula en el sentido de las agujas del reloj para apretarla.
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

camarero
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
El camarero trajo el menú y tomó nuestro pedido.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

hawthorn

arbusto espinoso
Meaning
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
Example
The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.
El jardín estaba rodeado de arbustos de espino en flor.
C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

sextante
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
Usando un sextante, el navegante fijó la posición del barco al mediodía.
B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

acercarse / tratar con
Meaning
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
Example
The teacher approached the student to offer help.
El maestro se acercó al estudiante para ofrecer ayuda.
A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

felicidad
Meaning
a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities
Example
She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 noun /ˈɛlɪmənt/

element

elemento
Meaning
A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.
Example
Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.
La confianza es un elemento clave de cualquier relación fuerte.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

antipático
Meaning
not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude
Example
The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.
El dueño de la tienda parecía antipático con los nuevos clientes.
B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

frotar
Meaning
to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement
Example
She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.
Ella frotó sus manos juntas para mantenerlas calientes.
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 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

recast
Meaning
To present or change something in a different form or style.
Example
The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.
El director decidió rehacer el papel con un actor más joven.
A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

falta; necesidad
Meaning
lack or shortage of something; poverty or need
Example
There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.
Hay una falta de agua potable en las áreas afectadas por la sequía.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

desobediente
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
El niño desobediente se negó a seguir las reglas.
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

cuello de botella
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
El puente estrecho es un gran cuello de botella durante la hora punta.
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

apalancamiento
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
El apalancamiento amplifica tus esfuerzos y escala tu trabajo.
B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

surgir
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
Pueden surgir problemas si no planeas con anticipación.