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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)

(of a monarch or ruler) to step down from a position of power

abdicar

abdicar

Ex: The ruler is abdicating the throne due to health concerns .El gobernante está **abdicando** el trono debido a problemas de salud.
abeyance
[Sustantivo]

a temporary suspension or cessation of activity or progress, typically with the expectation of future resumption

suspenso

suspenso

Ex: The negotiations between the two parties were placed in abeyance as both sides sought clarification on certain key issues .Las negociaciones entre las dos partes fueron puestas en **abeyance** mientras ambos lados buscaban aclaraciones sobre ciertos temas clave.
to abjure
[Verbo]

to give up or reject a belief, claim, or practice through formal or public declaration

abjurar

abjurar

Ex: They had been abjuring the harmful practices before adopting a new approach .Habían estado **abjurando** las prácticas nocivas antes de adoptar un nuevo enfoque.
abnegation
[Sustantivo]

denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief

renuncia, abnegación

renuncia, abnegación

Ex: She shocked her peers with her abnegation of duty .Ella sorprendió a sus compañeros con su **abnegación** del deber.
to abolish
[Verbo]

to officially put an end to a law, activity, or system

abolir, suprimir

abolir, suprimir

Ex: The city has abolished the use of plastic bags .La ciudad ha **abolido** el uso de bolsas de plástico.
abscission
[Sustantivo]

the deliberate or natural removal of a part from a whole, especially through cutting, separation, or detachment

abscisión

abscisión

Ex: The abscission of a tumor was necessary to prevent its further growth and spread .La **abscisión** política de la unión condujo a años de disturbios.
to adjourn
[Verbo]

(of an event or meeting) to be closed or paused

aplazar

aplazar

Ex: The conference will adjourn at 5 PM , and the speakers will gather for a panel discussion .La conferencia **aplazará** a las 5 PM, y los oradores se reunirán para un panel de discusión.
to arrest
[Verbo]

to stop, limit, or control the growth, spread, or influence of something

detener, frenar

detener, frenar

Ex: New policies were put in place to arrest the decline of the economy during the recession .Se implementaron nuevas políticas para **detener** el declive de la economía durante la recesión.
to divest
[Verbo]

to take away someone's possession, right, authority, etc.

despojar

despojar

Ex: Legal actions may divest a landlord of ownership rights if they fail to meet certain obligations .Las acciones legales pueden **despojar** a un propietario de sus derechos de propiedad si no cumple con ciertas obligaciones.

to formally reject something, often a belief, behavior, or allegiance

renunciar a

renunciar a

Ex: The witness forswore false testimony and agreed to tell the truth.El testigo **renunció** al falso testimonio y aceptó decir la verdad.
to recant
[Verbo]

to take back a statement or belief, especially publicly

retractarse

retractarse

Ex: Back in history , those accused of heresy sometimes had to recant their unconventional beliefs to avoid punishment .En la historia, aquellos acusados de herejía a veces tenían que **retractarse** de sus creencias no convencionales para evitar el castigo.
to rescind
[Verbo]

to officially cancel a law, decision, agreement, etc.

rescindir, anular, derogar

rescindir, anular, derogar

Ex: The company has rescinded the controversial policy after receiving significant backlash from employees .La empresa ha **revocado** la política controvertida después de recibir una importante reacción negativa de los empleados.
to stanch
[Verbo]

to stop the flow of something, especially blood or liquid, by applying pressure or using a barrier

restañar

restañar

Ex: They used sandbags to stanch the water pouring through the broken levee .Usaron sacos de arena para **estancar** el agua que salía por el dique roto.
to cap off
[Verbo]

to bring something to a successful or impressive conclusion

coronar, rematar con broche de oro

coronar, rematar con broche de oro

Ex: We capped off our trip with a visit to the beach .
impasse
[Sustantivo]

a difficult situation in which opposing parties cannot reach an agreement

impasse, punto muerto

impasse, punto muerto

moratorium
[Sustantivo]

an officially declared pause of a specific action or policy, often imposed by authorities to allow for review, safety, or negotiation

moratoria

moratoria

Ex: In response to public outcry , the utility company agreed to a moratorium on the installation of new power lines until alternative solutions could be explored .El ayuntamiento votó a favor de una **moratoria** sobre los permisos de construcción en zonas propensas a inundaciones.

to be forced to wait for a person or anticipate something

Ex: By this time next week, we will still be cooling our heels in the queue for the concert tickets.
to expunge
[Verbo]

to remove something, often by erasing or crossing it out

suprimir

suprimir

Ex: The editor expunged the unnecessary paragraphs from the manuscript .El editor **eliminó** los párrafos innecesarios del manuscrito.

to remove some parts of a writing because it might offend people

expurgar

expurgar

Ex: The government required the author to expurgate sensitive political references before granting approval for publication .El gobierno requirió que el autor **expurgara** las referencias políticas sensibles antes de conceder la aprobación para la publicación.
liquidation
[Sustantivo]

the process of closing a business by selling its assets to pay off debts and distribute any remaining value to shareholders

Ex: Liquidation sales attracted buyers looking for discounted inventory .
swan song
[Sustantivo]

the last important thing that a person does before their retirement or death

canto del cisne, última obra maestra

canto del cisne, última obra maestra

Ex: The retiring teacher 's final lecture was a touching swan song, leaving a lasting impact on her students .La última conferencia del profesor jubilado fue un conmovedor **canto del cisne**, dejando un impacto duradero en sus estudiantes.

leave a place or situation to move or start somewhere new

Ex: They pulled up stakes when better opportunities arose elsewhere.
quiescent
[Adjetivo]

not currently in motion, operation, or expression

quiescente

quiescente

Ex: The lake was quiescent, its surface smooth and undisturbed .El lago estaba **quiescente**, su superficie lisa e inalterada.
to annul
[Verbo]

to invalidate a legal agreement

anular, invalidar

anular, invalidar

Ex: The parties sought to annul the contract after discovering that it had been signed under duress .Las partes buscaron **anular** el contrato después de descubrir que había sido firmado bajo coacción.

to reject or let go of a person, idea, or possession that is considered unnecessary

descartar, abandonar

descartar, abandonar

Ex: If the storm worsens, the fishermen will jettison non-essential equipment to ensure the safety of their vessel.El candidato **descartó** políticas controvertidas para obtener un apoyo más amplio.

to replace something, especially by force or through competition

suplantar

suplantar

Ex: The younger generation 's ideas can sometimes supplant the traditional norms in societal evolution .Las ideas de la generación más joven a veces pueden **suplantar** las normas tradicionales en la evolución social.
immutable
[Adjetivo]

unable to be changed or altered, remaining constant and unchanging over time

inmutable

inmutable

Ex: The contract 's terms were declared immutable, preventing any further negotiations .Los términos del contrato fueron declarados **inmutables**, impidiendo cualquier negociación adicional.
ineluctable
[Adjetivo]

impossible to avoid or resist

ineluctable

ineluctable

insuperable
[Adjetivo]

so great or unmatched that nothing else can be better or go beyond it

insuperable, invencible

insuperable, invencible

to default
[Verbo]

to fail at accomplishing an obligation, particularly a financial one

no pagar

no pagar

Ex: The consequences of defaulting on a car loan include repossession of the vehicle.Las consecuencias de **incumplir** un préstamo de auto incluyen la recuperación del vehículo.
blind alley
[Sustantivo]

a course or situation that yields no useful results

callejón sin salida

callejón sin salida

Ex: The team 's tactics were a blind alley, with no way to score or win the game .Las tácticas del equipo eran un **callejón sin salida**, sin forma de marcar o ganar el juego.
sedentary
[Adjetivo]

(of a job or lifestyle) including a lot of sitting and very little physical activity

sedentario

sedentario

Ex: The job was sedentary, with little opportunity to move around .El trabajo era **sedentario**, con pocas oportunidades para moverse.
inexorable
[Adjetivo]

refusing to be moved by argument or emotion

inexorable

inexorable

interminable
[Adjetivo]

feeling endlessly long and tedious

interminable

interminable

Ex: Stuck in an interminable traffic jam , he wondered if he would ever reach home .Atrapado en un atasco **interminable**, se preguntaba si alguna vez llegaría a casa.
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