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

45 minC1c1vocabularytax-policy-inequality-redistributionfiscaldisparityredistributionprogressive

Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to tax policy, inequality & redistribution.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Tax Policy, Inequality & Redistribution

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

disparity //

/dɪˈspærəti/n
Definition:A great difference, especially one that is unfair, between two groups or situations.
Traducción:disparidad
Example:The widening wealth disparity has become the central theme of the 2025 election campaign.
Collocation:wealth disparity
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    • exacerbate //

    /ɪɡˈzæsəbeɪt/v
    Definition:To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
    Traducción:exacerbar / agravar
    Example:Failure to reform the tax code could exacerbate existing social tensions.
    Collocation:exacerbate inequality
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    • redistribution //

    /ˌriːdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/n
    Definition:The act of sharing something, especially wealth, among a group of people.
    Traducción:redistribución
    Example:The government proposed a radical redistribution of resources to support rural communities.
    Collocation:redistribution of wealth
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    • socioeconomic //

    /ˌsəʊsɪəʊˌekəˈnɒmɪk/adj
    Definition:Relating to or involving a combination of social and economic factors.
    Traducción:socioeconómico
    Example:The policy aims to bridge the socioeconomic gap between urban and rural populations.
    Collocation:socioeconomic status
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    • marginalised //

    /ˈmɑːdʒɪnəlaɪzd/adj
    Definition:Treated as insignificant or peripheral; pushed to the edge of society.
    Traducción:marginado / excluido
    Example:Tax incentives are being designed to support marginalised groups in the digital economy.
    Collocation:marginalised communities
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    • levy //

    /ˈlevi/n / v
    Definition:An amount of money that an authority or government requires you to pay.
    Traducción:gravamen / impuesto / imponer
    Example:A new levy on carbon emissions was introduced to fund green energy projects.
    Collocation:impose a levy
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    • progressive //

    /prəˈɡresɪv/adj
    Definition:A system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases.
    Traducción:progresivo
    Example:Advocates argue that a progressive tax system is essential for social cohesion.
    Collocation:progressive taxation
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    • regressive //

    /rɪˈɡresɪv/adj
    Definition:A tax system where the rate decreases as the amount of income increases, disproportionately affecting the poor.
    Traducción:regresivo
    Example:Critics argue that flat taxes are inherently regressive and unfair.
    Collocation:regressive tax
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    • fiscal //

    /ˈfɪskəl/adj
    Definition:Relating to government revenue, especially taxes.
    Traducción:fiscal
    Example:The country is facing significant fiscal challenges due to an ageing population.
    Collocation:fiscal policy
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    • mitigate //

    /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar
    Example:The new subsidy is intended to mitigate the impact of inflation on low-income families.
    Collocation:mitigate the effects
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    • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪəns/n
    Definition:The action or fact of complying with a law, most certainly a tax law.
    Traducción:cumplimiento
    Example:Tax authorities are using AI to improve compliance among high-net-worth individuals.
    Collocation:regulatory compliance
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    • incentivise //

    /ɪnˈsentɪvaɪz/v
    Definition:To provide someone with an incentive to do something.
    Traducción:incentivar
    Example:The government aims to incentivise investment in renewable energy through tax breaks.
    Collocation:incentivise growth
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    • discrepancy //

    /dɪˈskrepənsi/n
    Definition:A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
    Traducción:discrepancia
    Example:There was a significant discrepancy between the reported earnings and the actual tax paid.
    Collocation:significant discrepancy
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    • implementation //

    /ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃn/n
    Definition:The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
    Traducción:implementación
    Example:The implementation of the wealth tax remains a highly controversial topic.
    Collocation:effective implementation
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    • revenue //

    /ˈrevənjuː/n
    Definition:Income, especially when of a company or organization.
    Traducción:ingresos / recaudación
    Example:The state requires increased tax revenue to fund the new healthcare initiative.
    Collocation:generate revenue
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    • audit //

    /ˈɔːdɪt/n / v
    Definition:An official inspection of an individual's or organization's accounts.
    Traducción:auditoría / auditar
    Example:Large corporations are undergoing a rigorous tax audit to ensure transparency.
    Collocation:conduct an audit
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    • subsidy //

    /ˈsʌbsədi/n
    Definition:A sum of money granted by the state to assist an industry or business.
    Traducción:subvención
    Example:The removal of agricultural subsidies has led to widespread protests.
    Collocation:government subsidy
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    • dividend //

    /ˈdɪvɪdend/n
    Definition:A sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders.
    Traducción:dividendo
    Example:Taxation on dividends is a key component of the current fiscal strategy.
    Collocation:pay a dividend
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    • allocation //

    /ˌæləˈkeɪʃn/n
    Definition:The action or process of distributing something.
    Traducción:asignación / distribución
    Example:The fair allocation of public funds is crucial for reducing regional inequality.
    Collocation:resource allocation
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    • benchmark //

    /ˈbentʃmɑːk/n
    Definition:A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared.
    Traducción:punto de referencia / estándar
    Example:The new tax rate will serve as a benchmark for other nations in the region.
    Collocation:set a benchmark
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    • wealth gap //

    /welθ ɡæp/phrase
    Definition:The difference in assets and net worth between different groups of people.
    Traducción:brecha de riqueza
    Example:Closing the wealth gap is the primary objective of the new social policy.
    Collocation:narrow the wealth gap
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    • tax loophole //

    /tæks ˈluːphəʊl/phrase
    Definition:An ambiguity or inadequacy in the wording of a law that allows people to avoid paying tax.
    Traducción:vacío legal fiscal / resquicio
    Example:The government is working to close every tax loophole used by multinational corporations.
    Collocation:exploit a tax loophole
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    • affordability //

    /əˌfɔːdəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:The state of being able to afford something.
    Traducción:asequibilidad
    Example:Housing affordability has become a critical issue due to rising property taxes.
    Collocation:housing affordability
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    • burden //

    /ˈbɜːdn/n
    Definition:A heavy load; in this context, a heavy financial responsibility.
    Traducción:carga
    Example:The tax burden on the middle class is becoming increasingly unsustainable.
    Collocation:tax burden
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    • outlier //

    /ˈaʊtlaɪə/n
    Definition:A person or thing situated far or unusually away from the main body or average.
    Traducción:caso atípico / outlier
    Example:The extreme wealth of the top 1% is a statistical outlier that requires policy attention.
    Collocation:statistical outlier
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    • side hustle //

    /saɪd ˈhʌsl/n
    Definition:A job that is done in addition to one's main job to earn extra money.
    Traducción:trabajo secundario / 'curro' extra
    Example:Many young professionals rely on a side hustle to cope with the rising cost of living.
    Collocation:start a side hustle
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    • gig economy //

    /ɡɪɡ ˈekəni/phrase
    Definition:A labor market characterized by short-term contracts or freelance work.
    Traducción:economía colaborativa / de los 'gigs'
    Example:Tax laws must evolve to address the unique challenges of the gig economy.
    Collocation:rise of the gig economy
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    • cost of living //

    /kɒst əv ˈlɪvɪŋ/phrase
    Definition:The amount of money needed to cover basic expenses like food and housing.
    Traducción:coste de vida
    Example:The sudden spike in the cost of living has hit low-income households hardest.
    Collocation:rising cost of living
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    • pay gap //

    /peɪ ɡæp/phrase
    Definition:The difference in average earnings between different groups (e.g., gender).
    Traducción:brecha salarial
    Example:Closing the gender pay gap is a key pillar of modern equality legislation.
    Collocation:narrow the pay gap
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    • broke //

    /brəʊk/adj
    Definition:Having no money; penniless (informal but common in C1 conversation).
    Traducción:estar sin blanca / quebrado
    Example:After paying the new local levies, many small businesses felt completely broke.
    Collocation:dead broke
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