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High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.

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Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to corruption, transparency & accountability.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Corruption, Transparency & Accountability

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

embezzlement //

/ɪmˈbez.əl.mənt/n
Definition:The theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one's trust or belonging to one's employer.
Traducción:malversación de fondos
Example:The CEO was charged with embezzlement after auditors discovered a discrepancy in the 2025 annual report.
Collocation:to commit embezzlement
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    • accountability //

    /əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The fact or condition of being required to justify actions or decisions; responsibility.
    Traducción:rendición de cuentas
    Example:Strengthening political accountability is essential for maintaining public trust in the upcoming elections.
    Collocation:to hold someone to accountability
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    • transparency //

    /trænˈspær.ən.si/n
    Definition:The quality of being done in an open way without secrets.
    Traducción:transparencia
    Example:The government has promised greater transparency regarding the allocation of climate change funds.
    Collocation:to ensure transparency
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    • nepotism //

    /ˈne.pə.tɪ.zəm/n
    Definition:The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.
    Traducción:nepotismo
    Example:The investigation into the department's hiring practices revealed widespread nepotism.
    Collocation:to accuse someone of nepotism
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    • integrity //

    /ɪnˈteɡ.rə.ti/n
    Definition:The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
    Traducción:integridad
    Example:The committee was formed to uphold the academic integrity of the research institution.
    Collocation:to maintain integrity
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    • unethical //

    /ʌnˈeθ.ɪ.kəl/adj
    Definition:Not morally correct; violating principles of right and wrong.
    Traducción:poco ético
    Example:The firm faced a backlash for its unethical data-harvesting practices in 2025.
    Collocation:unethical conduct
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    • bribe //

    /braɪb/n / v
    Definition:A sum of money or something else given to persuade a person to act in one's favour, especially dishonestly.
    Traducción:soborno / sobornar
    Example:The official was caught accepting a bribe to bypass environmental regulations.
    Collocation:to accept a bribe
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    • fraudulent //

    /ˈfrɔː.dʒə.lənt/adj
    Definition:Obtained, done by, or involving deception, especially criminal deception.
    Traducción:fraudulento
    Example:The company was liquidated following the discovery of fraudulent accounting entries.
    Collocation:fraudulent activities
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    • scrutiny //

    /ˈskruː.tɪ.ni/n
    Definition:Critical observation or examination.
    Traducción:escrutinio
    Example:Public spending is under intense scrutiny following the recent economic crisis.
    Collocation:to undergo close scrutiny
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    • complicit //

    /kəmˈplɪs.ɪt/adj
    Definition:Involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.
    Traducción:cómplice
    Example:The board members were accused of being complicit in the cover-up of the scandal.
    Collocation:to be complicit in something
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    • conflict of interest //

    /ˈkɒn.flɪkt əv ˈɪn.trəst/phrase
    Definition:A situation in which a person is in a position to derive personal advantage from acting in their official capacity.
    Traducción:conflicto de intereses
    Example:The politician had to resign due to a clear conflict of interest regarding the new energy contract.
    Collocation:to declare a conflict of interest
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    • malpractice //

    /ˈmæl.præk.tɪs/n
    Definition:Illegal or negligent professional activity or treatment.
    Traducción:negligencia profesional / mala praxis
    Example:The legal team is investigating potential malpractice within the regulatory agency.
    Collocation:to commit malpractice
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    • clandestine //

    /klænˈdes.tɪn/adj
    Definition:Kept secret or done secretively, especially because it is illegal.
    Traducción:clandestino
    Example:The group was involved in clandestine meetings to influence the election results.
    Collocation:clandestine operations
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    • subvert //

    /səˈvɜːt/v
    Definition:To undermine the power and authority of an established system or institution.
    Traducción:subvertir
    Example:Attempts to subvert the democratic process through misinformation were widely condemned.
    Collocation:to subvert authority
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    • whistleblower //

    /ˈwɪs.əlˌbloʊ.ər/n
    Definition:A person who informs on a person or organization engaged in an illicit activity.
    Traducción:denunciante / informante
    Example:The whistleblower leaked documents proving that the corporation was dumping toxic waste.
    Collocation:to act as a whistleblower
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    • kickback //

    /ˈkɪk.bæk/n
    Definition:A way of making guilty payments to someone in return for help in securing a contract or appointment.
    Traducción:comisión ilegal / soborno
    Example:The contractor was caught paying kickbacks to local officials to secure the construction project.
    Collocation:to receive a kickback
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    • collusion //

    /kəˈluː.ʒən/n
    Definition:Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others.
    Traducción:colusión / connivencia
    Example:The investigation revealed collusion between the two major tech giants to fix prices.
    Collocation:to engage in collusion
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    • unaccountable //

    /ˌʌn.əˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/adj
    Definition:Not required to explain one's actions or decisions to anyone.
    Traducción:impune / que no rinde cuentas
    Example:Critics argue that the central bank remains largely unaccountable to the general public.
    Collocation:to remain unaccountable
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    • embezzle //

    /ɪmˈbez.əl/v
    Definition:To steal money that you are in charge of.
    Traducción:malversar
    Example:He was found to have embezzled millions from the charity over a decade.
    Collocation:to embezzle funds
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    • comply with //

    /kəmˈplaɪ wɪð/v
    Definition:To act in accordance with a wish, command, or rule.
    Traducción:cumplir con / acatar
    Example:All departments must comply with the new transparency regulations by 2026.
    Collocation:to comply with regulations
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    • oversight //

    /ˈəʊ.və.saɪt/n
    Definition:The action of overseeing something; supervision.
    Traducción:supervisión / fiscalización
    Example:The parliamentary committee provides oversight of the national intelligence services.
    Collocation:to exercise oversight
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    • corrupt //

    /kəˈrʌpt/adj
    Definition:Dishonest in connection with one's position or profession.
    Traducción:corrupto
    Example:The rise of corrupt officials has led to a decline in investor confidence.
    Collocation:a corrupt official
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    • uncover //

    /ʌnˈkʌv.ər/v
    Definition:To find something that was previously hidden or unknown.
    Traducción:descubrir / sacar a la luz
    Example:Journalists worked tirelessly to uncover the truth behind the political scandal.
    Collocation:to uncover a scandal
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    • backroom deal //

    /ˈbæk.ruːm diːl/phrase
    Definition:A secret agreement made in private, often involving dishonest or unethical practices.
    Traducción:acuerdo bajo cuerda / pacto secreto
    Example:The public was outraged when the backroom deal between the parties was revealed.
    Collocation:to make a backroom deal
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    • shady //

    /ˈʃeɪ.di/adj
    Definition:(Informal) Situated in a way that is suspicious or dishonest.
    Traducción:turbio / sospechoso
    Example:He has a reputation for being involved in some rather shady business dealings.
    Collocation:shady dealings
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    • cut corners //

    /kʌt ˈkɔː.nərz/idiom
    Definition:To do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way, often ignoring rules or quality.
    Traducción:tomar atajos / ahorrar costes de forma indebida
    Example:The construction firm tried to cut corners on safety, leading to the 2025 structural failure.
    Collocation:to cut corners on something
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    • under the table //

    /ˈʌn.də ðə ˈteɪ.bəl/idiom
    Definition:In a secret and often illegal way.
    Traducción:bajo cuerda / de forma ilícita
    Example:They were making payments under the table to avoid paying taxes.
    Collocation:payments made under the table
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    • fix //

    /fɪks/v
    Definition:To unfairly influence the outcome of something, such as an election or a competition.
    Traducción:amañar
    Example:There were allegations that the election results were fixed by the ruling party.
    Collocation:to fix an election
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    • dirty laundry //

    /ˈdɜː.ti ˈlɔːn.dri/idiom
    Definition:Private or embarrassing information that is revealed publicly.
    Traducción:trapos sucios
    Example:The leaked emails exposed all the company's dirty laundry to the media.
    Collocation:to air one's dirty laundry
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    • dodgy //

    /ˈdɒdʒ.i/adj
    Definition:(Informal) Dishonest, unreliable, or suspicious.
    Traducción:turbio / sospechoso / de dudosa reputación
    Example:I wouldn't trust that investment firm; their financial records look a bit dodgy.
    Collocation:a dodgy character
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