Vocabulary Flashcards
This deck contains vocabulary that you should regularly practice with. The more vocabulary you have, the more articulate and eloquent you will be.
What’s more, …
Además, … (addition)
“Bla bla bla bla. What’s more, the recent crackdown has led to a noticeable decrease in contraband within the prison walls.”
“Bla bla bla bla. What’s more, community outreach has improved public perception of the rehabilitation efforts.”
That is to say, …
Es decir, … (paraphrasing)
“The budget increases are intended for security upgrades. That is to say, improvements in surveillance and containment measures.”
“He specialized in crisis management. That is to say, he was trained to handle the most critical situations within the prison.”
In contrast, …
*Alternative to ‘on the other hand, … (contrast)
All in all, …
Dentro de todo, … (conclusions)
“All in all, the new measures have significantly reduced violence, making the facility safer for both the inmates and the staff.”
“All in all, the introduction of educational programs has been a positive step towards rehabilitation.”
Gist
The main point or part : essence.
Synonyms English: Essence, Main point
Synonyms Spanish: Esencia, Idea general
“I caught the gist of the Prime Minister’s speech on climate change, focusing mainly on new policies.”
“Can you give me the gist of that article on Arctic wildlife conservation?”
Disparity
Synonyms English: Inequality, Imbalance
Synonyms Spanish: Disparidad, Desigualdad
“The disparity in income levels across different Toronto neighborhoods is quite striking.”
“There’s a significant disparity between the number of parks in rural and urban areas.”
Uncertainty
Synonyms English: Ambiguity, Indecision
Synonyms Spanish: Incertidumbre, Indeterminación
In the face of uncertainty about the new immigration policies, I double-checked all my documents before my interview.”
“The uncertainty of tomorrow’s weather in Vancouver makes packing quite a challenge.”
To threaten
Synonyms English: Menace, Intimidate
Synonyms Spanish: Amenazar, Intimidar
“The overcrowded conditions threaten to undermine the security protocols established at the prison.”
“Inmates often use threats to assert dominance, which complicates governance within the prison walls.”
Second nature
Synonyms English: Instinctive, Automatic
Synonyms Spanish: Instintivo, Automático
“For the guards working in high-risk prisons, remaining vigilant has become second nature.”
“Managing conflicts efficiently is second nature to a seasoned prison warden.”
Cornerstone
Synonyms English: Foundation, Keystone
Synonyms Spanish: Piedra angular, Cimiento
“Rehabilitation programs are the cornerstone of efforts to improve outcomes for prisoners.”
“Trust between staff and inmates is the cornerstone of maintaining order in such a volatile environment.”
It was just a matter of time.
Synonyms English: Inevitable, Bound to happen
Synonyms Spanish: Inevitable, Cuestión de tiempo
“Given the rising tensions, it was just a matter of time before a riot broke out.”
“Everyone knew it was just a matter of time before the new policies would lead to significant changes in prison management.”
Significant
Synonyms English: Considerable, Notable
Synonyms Spanish: Considerable, Notable
“The significant increase in funding has allowed for better training of prison guards.”
“There has been a significant drop in repeat offenses due to the new rehabilitation initiatives.”
From day one
Synonyms English: Initially, From the beginning
Synonyms Spanish: Desde el principio, Desde el inicio
“From day one, I was determined to master ice hockey as part of my Canadian experience.”
“She has been committed to learning French from day one of her move to Montreal.”
To skirt the truth
Synonyms English: Evade the truth, Dodge the truth
Synonyms Spanish: Evadir la verdad, Esquivar la verdad
“During the debate, it was clear he was skirting the truth about the government’s spending.”
“Skirting the truth about your experience will not help during the job interview.”
Subtle
Synonyms English: Faint, Slight
Synonyms Spanish: Sutil, Tenue
“The chef’s use of spices was so subtle that it enhanced the flavor without overpowering it.”
“There are subtle differences in accent between Canadians from the east and west coasts.”
To entail
Synonyms English: Involve, Require
Synonyms Spanish: Implicar, Conllevar
“Becoming a citizen entails passing a language test and a knowledge exam about Canada.”
“Managing a team entails not only leadership but also empathy and understanding.”
Naive
Synonyms English: Innocent, Unsophisticated
Synonyms Spanish: Ingenuo, Cándido
“It’s naïve to think that moving to another country is easy without any challenges.”
“He was naive to believe that Calgary winters would be mild.”
To give sb a heads up
Synonyms English: Warn, Alert
Synonyms Spanish: Avisar, Prevenir
“I’ll give you a heads up before we launch the new software update next week.”
“Thanks for giving me a heads up about the road closure; I took a different route to work.”
Highlands
Synonyms English: Uplands, Plateaus
Synonyms Spanish: Tierras altas, Alturas
“The highlands of British Columbia are a perfect getaway for those who love hiking.”
“Exploring the highlands near Banff offered breathtaking views and serene landscapes.”
Who (Relative Clause)
Synonyms English: Whom, that
Synonyms Spanish: Quien, que
“The student who claimed his dog ate the homework might need to check if his dog prefers math over science.”
“She’s the one who always arrives late and says she was abducted by aliens; we should probably check her car for UFO stickers.”
Which (RC)
Synonyms English: That, what
Synonyms Spanish: Que, cual
“This is the calculator which, according to rumors, holds the secret to passing statistics.”
“He picked the essay topic which he thought was easiest, only to discover it’s as complex as his relationship status.”
THAT (RC)
Synonyms English: Which, who
Synonyms Spanish: Que, el cual
“She chose the thesis topic that everyone else avoided, thinking it was cursed by the ghost of deadlines past.”
“He said that he studied for five hours, but his video game history begs to differ.”
To delve into sth
Synonyms English: To investigate, to explore
Synonyms Spanish: Investigar, explorar, AHONDAR
“He decided to delve into the mysteries of quantum physics, and now his coffee cup is forever lost in a theoretical dimension.”
“When she delves into her thesis, it’s like a detective investigating why her motivation is always missing.”
To be swamped
Synonyms English: To be overwhelmed, to be inundated
Synonyms Spanish: Estar agobiado, estar saturado
“I’m so swamped with essays to grade that I might start using them as wallpaper.”
“He’s swamped with research papers; he now dreams in APA format.”
To emphasize sth
Synonyms English: To highlight, to underscore
Synonyms Spanish: Enfatizar, destacar
“To emphasize the importance of honesty, the professor now asks for a signed affidavit with every assignment.”
“She emphasized her argument so much in her essay, the exclamation marks started protesting for overuse.”
Hectic
Synonyms English: Frantic, frenzied
Synonyms Spanish: Frenético, ajetreado
“Exam week is so hectic that even the library books are begging for a quiet night in.”
“His schedule is more hectic than a cat chasing three laser pointers at once.”
To pry (I don’t mean to pry, but …)
Synonyms English: To snoop, to inquire intrusively
Synonyms Spanish: Husmear, indagar
“I don’t mean to pry, but did your experiment on procrastination turn into a year-long project?”
“She said, ‘I don’t mean to pry,’ and then asked if my thesis topic was inspired by my love life’s complexity.”
