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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
amorphous
amorphous
[Adjetivo]

lacking a clear or distinct shape or form

amorfo

amorfo

Ex: The blob of clay remained amorphous until shaped by the sculptor. 
aquiline
aquiline
[Adjetivo]

(of a person's nose) curved like an eagle's beak

aguileño, aquilino

aguileño, aquilino

Ex: His aquiline nose gave him a regal, Romanesque profile. 
asunder
asunder
[Adverbio]

into separate pieces

en pedazos

en pedazos

Ex: The explosion tore the building asunder, scattering debris everywhere. 
brittle
brittle
[Adjetivo]

easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience

quebradizo, frágil

quebradizo, frágil

Ex: With each step, the brittle twigs underfoot snapped loudly in the quiet forest. 
concave
concave
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is curved inward

cóncavo

cóncavo

Ex: The concave mirror focused the light into a single point, making it perfect for starting a fire. 
convex
convex
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is curved outward

convexo

convexo

Ex: The convex mirror in the hallway made the space appear larger than it actually was. 
malleable
malleable
[Adjetivo]

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

maleable

maleable

Ex: Gold is a highly malleable metal that can be hammered into thin sheets or shaped into intricate designs. 
pellucid
pellucid
[Adjetivo]

allowing light to pass through easily, resulting in exceptional clarity and transparency

translúcido

translúcido

Ex: The pellucid waters of the lagoon were so clear that you could easily see the fish swimming near the bottom. 
striated
striated
[Adjetivo]

marked with thin lines or grooves, often creating a pattern on a surface

estriado, rayado

estriado, rayado

Ex: The striated surface of the stone was polished to reveal its natural beauty. 
stratified
stratified
[Adjetivo]

formed in distinct layers, typically referring to geological or physical structures

estratificado, en capas distintas

estratificado, en capas distintas

Ex: The canyon walls revealed stratified rock formations dating back millions of years. 
tumid
tumid
[Adjetivo]

enlarged beyond normal size, often due to internal pressure from fluid or gas

hinchado, tumefacto

hinchado, tumefacto

Ex: The patient's abdomen appeared tumid, indicating possible internal bleeding. 
viscous
viscous
[Adjetivo]

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

viscoso

viscoso

Ex: After cooling, the melted sugar became viscous, perfect for crafting candy. 
crumbly
crumbly
[Adjetivo]

easily breaking into small pieces when pressed

quebradizo, desmenuzable

quebradizo, desmenuzable

Ex: The crumbly texture of the cookie made it perfect for dipping into milk. 
flimsy
flimsy
[Adjetivo]

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

fino

fino

Ex: The flimsy cardboard box fell apart when it was lifted. 
malformed
malformed
[Adjetivo]

having a structure that deviates from the expected or natural form

malformado, deformado

malformado, deformado

Ex: The baby was born with a malformed heart that required immediate surgery. 
soggy
soggy
[Adjetivo]

lacking firmness or usual texture due to being soaked through with moisture or water

empapado, encharcado

empapado, encharcado

Ex: The ground was soggy from the heavy rain, making it difficult to walk. 
pliable
pliable
[Adjetivo]

easily bent, shaped, or manipulated without breaking or cracking

flexible, maleable

flexible, maleable

Ex: The clay was pliable, allowing the sculptor to mold it into various forms with their hands. 
corrugated
corrugated
[Adjetivo]

having a surface or structure that is shaped with parallel grooves, ridges, or folds, often used for added strength or flexibility

corrugado, ondulado

corrugado, ondulado

Ex: The cardboard box was made from corrugated material, providing strength and durability for shipping. 
rustic
rustic
[Adjetivo]

crafted in a straightforward, unrefined manner using basic materials

rústico, campestre

rústico, campestre

Ex: The table was rustic, built from reclaimed wood with visible knots and cracks. 
unwieldy
unwieldy
[Adjetivo]

difficult to move or control because of its large size, weight, or unsusal shape

poco manejable

poco manejable

Ex: She struggled to control the unwieldy shopping cart as it veered in different directions. 
to bifurcate

to split something into two distinct parts

bifurcarse

bifurcarse

Ex: To explore different paths, they decided to bifurcate the hiking trail. 
bicameral
bicameral
[Adjetivo]

referring to a government structure where lawmaking power is divided between two distinct assemblies

bicameral

bicameral

Ex: Many democratic nations adopt a bicameral system to balance regional and population-based representation. 
bifurcated
bifurcated
[Adjetivo]

split into two distinct paths or components

bifurcado, dividido en dos

bifurcado, dividido en dos

Ex: Her career took a bifurcated path—part artist, part entrepreneur. 
kernel
kernel
[Sustantivo]

the central or most important part of an idea, experience, or piece of information

núcleo, esencia

núcleo, esencia

Ex: There's a kernel of truth in every rumor. 
acute
acute
[Adjetivo]

having a pointed or narrow tip

puntiagudo, agudo

puntiagudo, agudo

Ex: The blade had an acute tip for precision cutting. 
sodden
sodden
[Adjetivo]

thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid

empapado

empapado

Ex: The sodden ground squelched beneath their boots as they trudged through the rain-soaked field. 
tortuous
tortuous
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of twists

tortuoso

tortuoso

Ex: The tortuous mountain road made the drive challenging. 
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