Vocab :)

Question 1

Enterprising

Answer 1

1. (adj) emprendedor
   The enterprising youung businessman founded his own company at the age of 25.

Question 2

To get caught in a downpour

Answer 2

Be caught in a moment where you are feeling sad

Question 3

Outlook

Answer 3

1. n (probable future) perspectiva, panorama
   The current political outlook is worrying.
2. n (mental attitude), actitud , disposición.
   Philip has a very positive outlook on life.

Question 4

Rip-off

Answer 4

1.ph vb estafar a, timar a
Some restaurants try to rip off foreign tourists.

2. ph vb (steal, plagiarize) robar
   Carol accused Matthew of ripping off her work.
3. ph n

Question 5

Write-up

Answer 5

1. ph n (written review),crítica

The paper called earlier because they want to do a write-up on our art gallery!

Question 6

Outcry

Answer 6

1. ph n. Public protest, manifestación.
   The killing of civilians in the war caused an outcry.
2. n (loud cry), grito, alarido
   Matthew’s outcry of pain could be heard in the next street.

Question 7

Input

Answer 7

1. ph n Information that you receive ,contribution of information, ideas, etc.:

Before making a decision we need your input.

Question 8

Outburst

Answer 8

1. arrebato, estallido (emotional)
2. Explosión (sudden noise or happening)

Question 9

Outlay

Answer 9

1. ph n (financial expenditure) gasto, desembolso nm
   Software subscription allows businesses to start up without major initial outlay.

Question 10

Outbreak

Answer 10

1. ph n (violence: sudden occurrence), brote, estallido
   There was a sudden outbreak of violence at Saturday’s protest march.
2. (disease: sudden occurrence), brote
   Half the class is missing due to the current flu outbreak.

Question 11

Uptake of sth

Answer 11

1. Ph N (taking, using) uso de , adopción de

The government provides incentives to encourage the uptake of alternative sources of energy.

Question 12

Downturn

Answer 12

1. N economics: decline, (decrease) recesión

We are now recovering from last year’s downturn in sales.

Question 13

Upkeep

Answer 13

1. N Mantenimiento
   Janitorial staff are in charge of the building’s upkeep.

Question 14

Intake

Answer 14

1. n Ingesta de

Question 15

Beholden

Answer 15

1. adj (indebted, obligated), en deuda con alguien.

John felt beholden for everything his boss had done to help his career.

2. Ph VB be beholden to , (be morally obligated to) , estar comprometido con
   I won’t accept the gift because I don’t want to be beholden to her

Question 16

Bigotry

Answer 16

1. N (prejudice: against race, etc.) intolerancia

Jason does not tolerate bigotry.

Question 17

Framework

Answer 17

1.n figurative(system), infraestructura
This framework is in place to ensure that customer complaints are responded to correctly.

Question 18

Overarching

Answer 18

1. Adj (all-encompassing) (figurativo) ,dominante, global

Parenthood is the overarching theme of the novel.

Question 19

Breakdown

Answer 19

1. (car, machine: failure) avería
   Mary had a breakdown on the way to work, which caused her to be late.
2. figurative, informal (emotional outburst) colapso
   Apparently, Dr. Harris had a breakdown, so Dr. Watts is taking over his scheduled surgeries.
3. (analysis into parts) análisis
   A breakdown of the study, its findings, and its implications can be found on page 10.

4.(disrupted communication) ruptura
There’s been a breakdown in negotiations between the two countries.

Question 20

Meltdown

Answer 20

1. figurative, informal (emotional outburst) colapso
   He had a complete meltdown when they refused to let him on the plane.
2. figurative (breakdown: of machine) colapso, fallo nm
   My car had a meltdown, so I took it to the mechanic.
3. figurative (complete failure) fracaso
   Investors feared a meltdown of the banking system.

Question 21

Turnout

Answer 21

1. ph n (number of people gathered) concurrencia , asistencia
   Voter turnout was much higher than at the last general election.

Question 22

Setback

Answer 22

1. ph n revés , contratiempo
   The project suffered a setback when one of the key workers had to take two months off work due to illness.

Question 23

Giveaway

Answer 23

1. informal ([sth] given for free) obsequio.
   The coffee shop is doing a holiday giveaway, and all customers will receive a free hot chocolate.
2. informal ([sth] revealing the truth) revelación involuntaria, señal reveladora
   You’ve eaten my chocolate! That smear on your chin’s a dead giveaway!

Question 24

Picturesque

Answer 24

1. adj (place, view: prettily scenic) pintoresco/a.
   The picturesque Isle of Capri is popular with the jet set.
2. of writing, speech, appearance, etc.) strikingly effective in conveying a mental picture

Question 25

To pocket money

Answer 25

To save money

Question 26

Advancement

Question 27

Take sth into considertation

Question 28

ineffective at stopping

Question 29

To heave

Answer 29

Jadear

Question 30

Heathen

Answer 30

1.adj pagano

Colonists often viewed members of native populations as heathens.

Question 31

Bane

Answer 31

1. (N), figurative (source of annoyance) (informal) cruz

My computer’s crashed again; technology is the bane of my life!

Question 32

bloodhound

Answer 32

1. N , sabuesoWith their keen sense of smell, bloodhounds are excellent at tracking.

Question 33

adulterous

Answer 33

1. Adj ,(sexually unfaithful) adúltero, infiel

Question 34

To shrug

Answer 34

1. Vb encoger los hombros

Melanie asked Ben if anything was wrong, but he just shrugged.

Question 35

Lean

Answer 35

1. adj (body: thin and strong) esbelto/a adj
   The female athlete’s muscles were lean.

Question 36

To forfeit

Answer 36

1. Vb forfeit [sth]: vtr (lose legally) perder. It can also be a noun: pérdida.

By marrying a divorcee, the king forfeited his right to the throne.

2. (give up) abandonar

Tom decided to forfeit the race when he twisted his ankle rather than risking further injury.

3.n (legal: fine / action performed as penalty , also in sports) multa, falta , castigo
Sam paid the bill late, so he had to pay an additional forfeit.

Maria lost the bet, so she paid the forfeit of doing all her brother’s chores for a week.

Question 37

To smother

Answer 37

1.Vb (lit) ahogar, asfixiar

Karen was found guilty of smothering her husband.

2. ( fig) reprimir, ahogar
   I Keep my eyes on the TV and smother the urge to smirk.

Question 38

To Begrudge

Answer 38

1. Vb envidiar

I don’t begrudge them their success; they’ve worked hard for it.

Question 39

Rinse

Answer 39

Enjuagar

Question 40

heretic

Answer 40

1. N hereje, (person who rejects religious dogma), (person who goes against tradition)

Heretics were often burned at the stake in Europe in former times.

Question 41

orison

Answer 41

1. N prayer) oración