Unit 1

Palabra

Definición

Ejemplo

beyond imagination

Unimaginable; surpassing what one can conceive or envision

Take me far, beyond imagination

margin

the difference between two amounts

Equipment should cost about $20,000, including distribution costs and a profit margin

cultivate

To nurture, develop, or promote the growth of something (e.g., plants, skills, relationships)

The Romans cultivated strawberries as early as 200 BC

tenement

A large building divided into separate apartments or dwellings, typically in a poor urban area

In Vienna, in particular, the municipal authorities are the biggest owners of tenement housing

mortality rate

The number of deaths in a given population during a specific time period, usually expressed as a ratio or percentage

There is a high mortality rate there

appalling

Shocking, horrifying, or causing dismay or disgust

He was kept in appalling conditions in prison

manifestation

An event, action, or occurrence that clearly shows or demonstrates a particular quality or phenomenon

Manifestation of the disease often doesn't occur until middle age

from scratch

Starting from the very beginning or with no previous preparation or advantage

Although he started to learn a foreign language from scratch, he reached a great success

drop out

To withdraw or quit a program, activity, or educational institution before its completion

After the eighth grade poorer pupils drop out completely

screw up

To make a serious mistake or mess up something

You'd better not screw up this time

wary

Cautious, watchful, or alert due to possible danger or suspicion

Be wary of deals that look too good to be true

flip side

The opposite or contrasting aspect of a situation, typically referring to a negative or less favorable side

Loss of privacy is the flip side of fame

flattering

Complimentary or pleasing in a way that boosts one's ego or self-esteem

All these compliments are so flattering

lack

The absence or insufficiency of something; to be without or deficient in

A lack of food may be dangerous

ingratiate

To gain favor or approval by deliberate efforts to please or flatter others

His policy is to ingratiate himself with anyone who might be useful to him

inferior

Lower in quality, rank, or importance; of lesser value or worth

He refused to accept a job of inferior status

anxious

Feeling worried, uneasy, or concerned about something

A genuine smile reflects confidence, but a forced one only makes you look more anxious

laid-back

Relaxed, easygoing, or not easily stressed or agitated

He is one of those people whose laid-back attitude makes you overlook his innate shrewdness

warrant

To justify or provide a reason or basis for something; a written authorization or permission

Derivative warrants traded in Hong Kong normally have an initial life of six months to two years

stigma

A mark of shame, disgrace, or negative perception associated with a particular characteristic or condition

There is no stigma to a CVA compared to going into liquidation, so the reputation of the business is not affected

upbringing

The way in which someone is raised or brought up; their early socialization and education

He had a very strict upbringing

downpour

A heavy and sudden rainfall or rainstorm

Heavy downpours stopped traffic in the city

aftertaste

The taste or sensation that remains in the mouth after eating or drinking something

This chocolate leaves a strange aftertaste in your mouth

outlook

A person's perspective, viewpoint, or attitude toward the future or a particular situation

He had a practical outlook on life

outcome

The result or consequence of a process, event, or action

A good memo is one in which both the desired outcome and the time frame are specified

rip-off

Something that is overpriced or of poor quality, resulting in a feeling of being cheated or deceived

Come on! $100 for a chocolate bar! It's a rip-off!

write-up

A written account, report, or summary of something

The play got a really good write-up in the press

comeback

A return or resurgence, especially after a period of decline or absence

His comeback has given the country a rather odd feeling

makeover

A process of transforming or improving one's appearance, often through changes in clothing, hairstyle, or makeup

A comely brunette who sings is perfect for a Bollywood makeover

break-up

The ending or termination of a romantic relationship or partnership

She moved to London after the break-up of her marriage