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What does ‘mock’ mean?

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To ridicule

‘Mock’ can also imply imitation in a derisive manner.

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Define ‘ponder’.

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To consider

‘Ponder’ suggests deep or serious thought.

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What does ‘bestow’ mean?

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To present

Often used in the context of giving gifts or honors.

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What is the meaning of ‘cunning’?

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Clever

‘Cunning’ can imply a sense of deceitfulness or slyness.

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What does ‘distraught’ mean?

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Crazy, mad

Often used to describe extreme emotional distress.

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Define ‘frantic’.

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Wild

Suggests a state of extreme anxiety or urgency.

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What is the term for ‘using a hammer’?

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Hammering

Refers to the act of driving a nail or shape something.

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Fill in the blank: A ‘tire’ is a type of _______.

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Wheel

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What are ‘labels/tags’?

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Etiquetas

Used for identification or categorization.

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What does ‘grooves’ refer to?

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Surcos

Indentations or channels in a surface.

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What is the meaning of ‘cloth’?

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Paño

Refers to fabric or material used for various purposes.

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What does ‘fade’ mean?

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Desteñir

Often refers to colors losing brightness over time.

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What does ‘tow’ mean?

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Remolcar

The act of pulling a vehicle or object behind another.

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Fill in the blank: A ‘blanket’ is used to _______.

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Cover, coat

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What does ‘remain’ mean?

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Permanecer

To stay in the same place or condition.

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What does ‘brief you’ mean?

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Informarle

To give someone a summary of information.

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What is the meaning of ‘noon’?

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Mediodía

Refers to 12 PM or midday.

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Fill in the blank: To ‘enclose’ means to _______.

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Encerrar

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What does ‘inference’ mean?

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Deducir

Drawing a conclusion from available information.

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What does ‘notify’ mean?

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Notificar a

To inform someone about something.

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Define ‘convenient’.

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Cómodo

Suggests something that is easy to use or access.

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What does ‘hint/clue’ refer to?

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Pista

A piece of information that helps solve a problem.

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What does ‘occupation’ mean?

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Profesión

Refers to a person’s job or profession.

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What is an ‘umbrella’ in a figurative sense?

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Something that encompasses a range of similar things

Often used to describe organizations or categories.

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What does ‘depart’ mean?

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Salir de

To leave or go away from a place.

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Fill in the blank: A ‘replacement’ is a _______.

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Sustitución

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What does ‘dine’ mean?

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Cenar

To eat dinner.

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What does ‘upcoming’ mean?

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Próximamente

Refers to events that are about to happen.

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What are ‘shelves’?

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Estanterías

Flat horizontal surfaces used for storing items.

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What is a ‘rack’?

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Estante

A framework for holding or storing items.

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What does ‘bulletin/newsletter’ mean?

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Boletín

A report or announcement of news and information.

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What is a ‘cabinet’?

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Armario

A piece of furniture with shelves and doors for storage.

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What does ‘appliance’ refer to?

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Electrodoméstico

Devices or machines used to perform household tasks.

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What is an ‘attendee’?

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Asistente, participante

A person who attends an event or meeting.

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What does ‘cruise’ mean?

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Vacaciones en crucero

A vacation taken on a ship.

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What does ‘tenant’ mean?

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Inquilino

A person who rents property from a landlord.

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What is a ‘distractor’?

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Opción incorrecta

An incorrect answer choice in a test or quiz.

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What is a ‘folder’?

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Carpeta

A container used to organize documents.

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Fill in the blank: ‘Shortly’ means _______.

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En breve

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What does ‘warehouse’ mean?

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Almacén

A large building for storing goods.

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What is a ‘beverage’?

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Bebida

Any liquid for drinking.

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What is an ‘aisle’?

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Pasillo

A passage between rows of seats or shelves.

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What does ‘dial’ mean?

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Marcar un número en el móvil

To enter a phone number to make a call.

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What is a ‘drawer’?

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Cajón

A sliding compartment in furniture for storage.

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What does ‘highway’ refer to?

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Carretera/ autopista

A main road for fast travel.

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What does ‘inquire’ mean?

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Consultar/ preguntar

To ask for information.

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What is a ‘venue’?

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Local/ lugar de celebración

The place where an event is held.

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What is a ‘cartridge’?

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Cartucho

A container holding ink or toner for printing.

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What does ‘cart’ mean?

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Carrito

A wheeled vehicle for carrying items.

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What does ‘ink’ refer to?

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Tinta

A colored fluid used for writing or printing.

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What is a ‘shuttle’?

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Lanzadera (bus)

A vehicle used to transport people between locations.

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What does ‘stationary’ mean?

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Artículos de papelería

Refers to writing materials and office supplies.

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What does ‘accommodate’ mean?

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Acoger

To provide space or facilities for someone.

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What does ‘complimentary’ mean?

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Cortesía de

Provided free of charge.

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What does ‘hike’ refer to?

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Caminata

A long walk, especially in nature.

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What is a ‘dock’?

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Muelle

A structure where boats are moored.

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What does ‘seldom’ mean?

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Rara vez

Indicates something that happens infrequently.

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What is a ‘lounge’?

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Sala de estar

A room for relaxation or socializing.

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What does ‘stack’ mean?

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Apilar

To arrange items in a pile.

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What does ‘completion’ refer to?

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Finalización

The act of finishing something.

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What does ‘spite’ mean?

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Rencor, despecho

A feeling of malice or resentment.

62
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What is a ‘ladder’?

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Escalera

A device for climbing up or down.

63
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What does ‘leak’ mean?

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Fuga (de agua)

An unintended escape of fluid.

64
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What does ‘sightsee’ mean?

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Visitar

To visit places of interest.

65
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What is a ‘drill’?

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Taladro

A tool used for making holes.

66
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What does ‘lane’ refer to?

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Carril (estrecho)

A narrow road or path.

67
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What is a ‘garment’?

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Prenda

An article of clothing.

68
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What does ‘luncheon’ mean?

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Almuerzo

A formal lunch.

69
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What is a ‘desktop’?

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Escritorio

The top surface of a desk or a type of computer interface.

70
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What does ‘leisure’ refer to?

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Ocio, tiempo libre

Free time spent away from work.

71
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What does ‘vacuum’ mean?

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Vacío

A space devoid of matter.

72
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What does ‘wireless’ mean?

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Inalámbrico

Referring to communication without wires.

73
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What is a ‘seeker’?

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Buscador

A person who is searching for something.

74
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What does ‘assemble’ mean?

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Juntar a personas

To bring together a group.

75
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What is a ‘boardroom’?

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Sala de juntas

A room where meetings are held.

76
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What does ‘outdated’ mean?

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Anticuado

No longer in style or use.

77
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What is a ‘tray’?

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Bandeja

A flat receptacle used for carrying or holding items.

78
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What does ‘brake’ refer to?

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Freno

A device for slowing or stopping a vehicle.

79
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What does ‘merge’ mean?

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Fusionar

To combine two or more entities into one.

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What is a ‘purse’?

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Monedero/ bolso

A small bag used to carry personal items.

81
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What does ‘airfare’ refer to?

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Billete de avión, tarifa aérea

The cost of a ticket for flying.

82
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What does ‘faulty’ mean?

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Defectuoso

Not working properly; having defects.

83
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What does ‘lawn’ refer to?

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Césped

An area of grass, usually surrounding a home.

84
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What does ‘disruption’ mean?

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Interrupción

An event that disturbs normal operations.

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What does ‘proofread’ mean?

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Corregir, revisar

To check written text for errors.

86
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What does ‘steadily’ mean?

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Constantemente

In a regular and even manner.

87
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What does ‘closure’ refer to?

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Cierre por el bien

The act of closing something, often for safety.

88
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What does ‘pedestrian’ mean?

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Peatón

A person walking, especially in a city.

89
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What is a ‘sleeve’?

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Manguito

A part of a garment that covers the arm.

90
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What does ‘suburb’ refer to?

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Afueras

Residential areas on the outskirts of a city.

91
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What does ‘wildlife’ mean?

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Fauna

Animals that live in the natural environment.

92
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What does ‘ceiling’ refer to?

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Techo

The upper interior surface of a room.

93
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What does ‘layout’ mean?

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Diseño

The arrangement of elements in a space.

94
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What does ‘eager’ mean?

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Ansioso

Showing keen interest or enthusiasm.

95
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What does ‘fasten’ mean?

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Fijar

To secure something in place.

96
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What is a ‘parade’?

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Desfile

A public procession celebrating an event.

97
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What does ‘polish’ mean?

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Pulir

To make something shiny or smooth by rubbing.

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What does ‘mild’ mean?

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Suave

Gentle or not severe.

99
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What does ‘plug’ refer to?

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Enchufe

A device for connecting electrical equipment.

100
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What does ‘referee’ mean?

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Árbitro

An official who supervises a game or match.

101
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What does ‘base’ mean?

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Florero, jarrón

A container for holding flowers.

102
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What does ‘amuse’ mean?

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Diviértete

To entertain or make someone laugh.

103
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What does ‘detach’ mean?

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Despegar, separar

To remove or separate something.

104
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What is a ‘hotline’?

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Línea directa (telefónica)

A direct telephone line for urgent communication.

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What does ‘patent’ mean?

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El único con permiso a algo

A legal right granted to an inventor.

106
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What does ‘smoothly’ mean?

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Sin problemas

In a way that is free from difficulties.

107
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What does ‘compile’ mean?

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Recopilar (datos)

To gather information from various sources.

108
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What does ‘drought’ mean?

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Sequía

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall.

109
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What does ‘entrée’ refer to?

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Plato principal

The main course of a meal.

110
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What does ‘junk’ mean?

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Chatarra

Unwanted or useless items.

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What does ‘freight’ mean?

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Transporte de algo (bienes)

Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.

112
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What is a ‘parcel’?

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Paquete

A wrapped bundle of items for delivery.

113
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What does ‘seaside’ refer to?

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Costa de playa para relajarse

An area by the ocean, often for recreation.

114
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What does ‘spouse’ mean?

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Cónyuge (esposo/a)

A person’s partner in marriage.

115
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What does ‘consumption’ mean?

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Consumo

The act of using goods and services.

116
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What does ‘faculty’ refer to?

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Profesorado

The teaching staff at an educational institution.

117
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What does ‘handy’ mean?

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Práctico

Convenient or useful.

118
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What does ‘hazardous’ mean?

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Peligroso

Risky or dangerous.

119
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What does ‘nationwide’ mean?

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En todo el país

Occurring or extending throughout an entire nation.

120
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What is a ‘pad’?

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Bloc (de papeles)

A stack of paper for writing notes.

121
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What does ‘placement’ mean?

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Colocación

The act of placing something in a specific location.

122
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What does ‘stapler’ refer to?

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Grapadora

A device used to fasten sheets of paper together.

123
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What does ‘sluggish’ mean?

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Lento

Slow-moving or inactive.

124
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What are ‘pipes’?

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Tuberías

Tubes used to convey liquids or gases.

125
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What are ‘wires’?

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Cables

Thin strands of metal used for conducting electricity.

126
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What does ‘currency’ mean?

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Monedas

The system of money in general use in a particular country.

127
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What does ‘appraisal’ mean?

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Valoración

An assessment of the value of something.

128
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What does ‘drop’ refer to?

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Caída; gota

A small amount of liquid or the act of falling.

129
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What does ‘expedite’ mean?

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Acelerar

To speed up a process.

130
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What does ‘resuming’ mean?

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Reanudar

To begin again after a pause.

131
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What does ‘alienate’ mean?

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Apartarse

To cause someone to feel isolated or estranged.

132
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What does ‘concurring’ mean?

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Estar de acuerdo con, coincidir

To agree or have the same opinion.

133
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What does ‘deterring’ mean?

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Disuadir, desalentar

To discourage someone from doing something.

134
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What does ‘deferring’ mean?

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Aplazar, posponer

To postpone or delay an action.

135
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What does ‘incurring’ mean?

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Asumir; contraer

To become subject to something, usually negative.

136
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What does ‘steel’ refer to?

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Acero/ metal

A strong, durable alloy used in construction and manufacturing.

137
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What are ‘shovels’?

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Palas

Tools used for digging or moving material.

138
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What are ‘rakes’?

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Rastrillos

Tools used for gathering or smoothing material.

139
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What does ‘overlook’ mean?

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Tener vistas a / pasar por alto/ vigilar

To fail to notice something or to have a view from above.

140
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What does ‘face amount’ refer to?

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Valor nominal

The stated value of a security or insurance policy.

141
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What does ‘holder’ mean?

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Titular o poseedor

A person who possesses something, often a financial instrument.

142
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What does ‘fetch’ mean?

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Ir a buscar o traer

To go and bring back something.

143
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What does ‘as of’ mean?

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Fecha de inicio o comienzo

Refers to a specific point in time.

144
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What does ‘as to’ mean?

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En cuanto a

Refers to a specific topic or matter.

145
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What does ‘as in’ refer to?

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Ejemplo o aclaración

Used to provide clarification or an example.

146
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What does ‘stow’ mean?

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Guardar o colocar de manera segura

To pack or store something carefully.

147
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What does ‘stuff’ mean?

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Meter algo a la fuerza

To pack or fill something tightly.

148
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What does ‘store’ mean?

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Guardar

To keep something in a designated place.

149
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What does ‘browsing’ mean?

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Navegar por internet

To casually look through information online.

150
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What does ‘disregard’ mean?

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Ignorar

To pay no attention to something.

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