El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 5 - 5D

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

prefacio, prólogo

characterized by peculiar or unconventional traits, often in an endearing or charming way

peculiar, singular

to go or be beyond the material or physical aspects of existence, indicating a superior existence or understanding

sobrepasar

showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals

despiadado, implacable

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

retador, desafiante

fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment

satisfactorio

the act of seeking punishment against someone who has wronged or hurt one in some way

venganza, retribución

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

cima, cumbre

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

estructura

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

cubierta, tapa

a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work

bibliografía

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

contenido

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

página

a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one

glosario

a removable paper or plastic cover that is wrapped around the outside of a hardcover book

cubierta protectora, sobre de libro

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

libro de tapa dura

an alphabetical list of subjects, names, etc. along with the page numbers each of them occurs, coming at the end of a book

índice

to make a lasting mark on a surface or material through pressure or contact

imprimir, marcar

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

libro en rústica, edición rústica

the edge of a book that binds all the pages together, usually with the title and the publisher's name appearing on its cover

lomo

the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it

portada, carátula

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

protagonista

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

escalofriante, aterrador

to cruelly or violently treat a person or an animal, especially regularly or repeatedly

maltratar