Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
absorb
absorber
Meaning
to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information
Example
The sponge absorbed all the water.
C1 adjective, noun
absorbent
absorbente
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
C1 noun
absorption
absorción
Meaning
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
Example
Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.
C1 verb
abstain
abstenerse
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
C2 adjective
abstemious
abstemio
Meaning
not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation
Example
She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.
C1 noun
abstinence
abstinencia, restricción
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
B2 adjective, noun, verb
abstract
abstracto, resumen
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
C1 noun
abstraction
abstracción
Meaning
the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea
Example
Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.
C2 adjective
abstruse
abstruso
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
B2 adjective
absurd
absurdo, irracional
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
B2 noun
abundance
abundancia
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
B2 adjective
abundant
abundante
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
B2 noun
Abuse
abuso; maltrato;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
B2 adjective
abusive
abusivo / dañino verbal o físico
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
C2 verb
abut
colindar
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
C1 adjective
abysmal
atroz / espantoso
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
C1 noun
abyss
abismo
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
C2 adjective
abyssal
relacionado con el océano profundo
Meaning
Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.
Example
Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.
B1 adjective
academic
académico
Meaning
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
Example
She has an outstanding academic record.
C2 noun
academician
académico
Meaning
a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study
Example
The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.
B1 noun
academy
academia
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
C2 verb
accede
acceder
Meaning
to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position
Example
The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.
B2 verb
accelerate
acelerar
Meaning
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
Example
The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.
B2 adjective
accelerated
acelerado
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.