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to affect
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effect
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advice
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to advise
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beside
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besides
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canal
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channel
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capital
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however
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moreover
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to incite
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insight
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ingenious
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ingenuous
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to lay
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to lie
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loose
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to lose
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maize
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maze
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objective
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subjective
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personal
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principal
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principle
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priceless
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worthless
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to raise
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to rise
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vile
to affect
to affect
Verbo
a
ə
ff
f
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t
afectar

afectar

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

example
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The sudden loss of her job profoundly affected her emotional well-being.
The change in weather can affect people's moods and energy levels.

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
effect
effect
Sustantivo
e
ɪ
ff
f
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t
efecto

efecto

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

advice
advice
Sustantivo
a
æ
d
d
v
v
i
c
s
e
consejo

consejo

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

to advise
to advise
Verbo
a
æ
d
d
v
v
i
s
z
e
(sugerir)

(sugerir)

aconsejar

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

Información Gramatical:

ditransitive
beside
Preposición
b
b
e
i
s
s
i
d
d
e
al lado de

al lado de

next to and at the side of something or someone

besides
Adverbio
b
b
e
i
s
s
i
d
d
e
s
z
además

además

used to add a point to support the statement just mentioned

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio Conjuntivo
canal
canal
Sustantivo
c
k
a
ə
n
n
a
æ
l
l
canal

canal

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

channel
channel
Sustantivo
ch
ʧ
a
æ
nn
n
e
ə
l
l
canal

canal

a TV station that broadcasts different programs

What is a "channel"?

A channel refers to a service that broadcasts various programs, such as news, entertainment, sports, and movies, to an audience. Each channel has its own unique schedule and content, which can be accessed through cable, satellite, or digital platforms. Channels are identified by their specific frequency or number, and viewers can choose which one to watch based on the type of content they are interested in. These services are responsible for creating or airing a variety of shows to attract different viewers.

capital
Sustantivo
c
k
a
æ
p
p
i
ə
t
t
a
ə
l
l
capital

capital

the city or town that is considered to be the political center of a country or state, from which the government operates

however
Adverbio
h
h
o
a
w
ʊ
e
ɛ
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
sin embargo

sin embargo

used to add a statement that contradicts what was just mentioned

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio Conjuntivo
moreover
Adverbio
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/mɔˈɹoʊvɝ/
además

además

used to introduce additional information or to emphasize a point

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio Conjuntivo
to incite
Verbo
i
ɪ
n
n
c
s
i
t
t
e
incitar

incitar

to encourage someone to commit a crime or act violently

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
insight
Sustantivo
i
ɪ
n
n
s
s
i
gh
t
t
perspicacia

perspicacia

a penetrating and profound understanding that goes beyond surface-level observations or knowledge

ingenious
ingenious
Adjetivo
i
ɪ
n
n
g
ʤ
e
i
n
n
iou
j
ə
s
s
ingenioso

ingenioso

having or showing cleverness, creativity, or skill

ingenuous
Adjetivo
i
ɪ
n
n
g
ʤ
e
ɛ
n
n
uou
ju
ə
s
s
ingenuo

ingenuo

showing simplicity, honesty, or innocence and willing to trust others due to a lack of life experience

disingenuous
to lay
to lay
Verbo
l
l
a
e
y
ɪ
(extender)

(extender)

poner

to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to lie
to lie
Verbo
l
l
ie
mentir

mentir

to intentionally say or write something that is not true

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
loose
loose
Adjetivo
l
l
oo
u:
s
s
e
(flojo)

(flojo)

suelto

(of clothes) not tight or fitting closely, often allowing freedom of movement

tight
to lose
to lose
Verbo
l
l
o
u:
s
z
e
(sufrir una derrota)

(sufrir una derrota)

perder

to not win in a race, fight, game, etc.

win

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
maize
maize
Sustantivo
m
m
ai
z
z
e
maíz

maíz

a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking

What is "maize"?

Maize, also known as corn, is a versatile grain with distinctive features such as its vibrant yellow color, plump kernels, and sweet taste. It has a slightly chewy texture and a delightful crunch when cooked or roasted. Maize can be enjoyed in various forms, from steamed or grilled cobs to popped kernels for snacks. Its natural sweetness adds a pleasant flavor to dishes, making it a popular ingredient in savory and sweet recipes alike. With its versatility and comforting taste, maize is a staple in many cuisines around the world.

maze
Sustantivo
m
m
a
z
z
e
laberinto

laberinto

a confusing network of paths separated by bushes or walls, designed in a way that confuses the people who pass through

What is a "maze"?

A maze is a puzzle or structure made up of paths and walls, where the goal is to find a way from the entrance to the exit. The paths can be winding, with dead ends and multiple choices, requiring careful thinking and problem-solving to navigate. Mazes can be created in many forms, such as on paper, in gardens, or as physical structures. They are popular in games and activities, offering a fun challenge to test one's ability to plan and make decisions. Solving a maze can be both satisfying and rewarding once the exit is reached.

objective
Adjetivo
o
ə
b
b
j
ʤ
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
objective

objective

having an existence that is independent of personal perception or interpretation

subjective
Adjetivo
s
s
u
ə
b
b
j
ʤ
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
subjetivo

subjetivo

existing within one's mind and dependent on one's perspective rather than reality

transeunt
personal
personal
Adjetivo
p
p
e
ɜ
r
r
s
s
o
ɪ
n
n
a
ə
l
l
personal

personal

only relating or belonging to one person

impersonal
principal
Sustantivo
p
p
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
c
s
i
ə
p
p
a
ə
l
l
director

director

the person in charge of running a school

Who is a "principal"?

A principal is the head of a school, responsible for managing the overall operation of the institution. They oversee the daily activities, ensure that educational standards are met, and work to create a safe and productive learning environment. Principals are involved in making decisions about curriculum, school policies, and student discipline. They also manage staff, including teachers and administrative personnel, and act as a link between the school, parents, and the local community. The principal plays a key role in shaping the school's culture and academic success.

principle
Sustantivo
p
p
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
c
s
i
ə
p
p
ə
l
l
e
principio

principio

a fundamental rule that is considered to be true and can serve as a basis for further reasoning or behavior

priceless
priceless
Adjetivo
p
p
r
r
i
c
s
e
l
l
e
ə
ss
s
(valioso, importante)

(valioso, importante)

inestimable

having great value or importance

worthless
worthless
Adjetivo
w
w
o
ɜ
r
r
th
θ
l
l
e
ə
ss
s
(inútil)

(inútil)

sin ningún valor

having no meaningful value, impact, or utility

valuable
to raise
to raise
Verbo
r
r
ai
s
z
e
aumentar

aumentar

to make the intensity, level, or amount of something increase

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to rise
to rise
Verbo
r
r
i
s
z
e
subir

subir

to move from a lower to a higher position

descend

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
vile
vile
Adjetivo
v
v
i
l
l
e
pésimo

pésimo

extremely disgusting or unpleasant

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