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Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - Consejo y Decisión

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre consejo y decisión, como "edify", "proffer", "mentee", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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to strongly advise a person to take a particular action

aconsejar

aconsejar

Ex: The manager admonishes employees to follow company policies during the training sessions .El manager **amonesta** a los empleados para que sigan las políticas de la empresa durante las sesiones de entrenamiento.
to commend
[Verbo]

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

recomendar

recomendar

Ex: The food critic commended the restaurant to readers for its innovative cuisine and attentive service .El crítico gastronómico **elogió** el restaurante a los lectores por su cocina innovadora y su servicio atento.

to think about or consider something as a possibility

contemplar

contemplar

Ex: He took a long walk in the woods to contemplate the decision of whether to accept the promotion or pursue a different path .Dio un largo paseo por el bosque para **contemplar** la decisión de aceptar el ascenso o seguir un camino diferente.

to think carefully about something and consider it before making a decision

deliberar

deliberar

Ex: She regularly deliberates before making important life choices .
to edify
[Verbo]

to make someone develop intellectually or morally

edificar

edificar

Ex: The mentor sought to edify the mentee through constructive feedback and mentorship , fostering personal and professional growth .El mentor buscó **edificar** al mentorado a través de comentarios constructivos y tutoría, fomentando el crecimiento personal y profesional.
to enjoin
[Verbo]

to tell someone to do something by ordering or instructing them

imponer, exigir

imponer, exigir

Ex: The law enjoins drivers to obey all traffic signs and signals for the safety of themselves and others .La ley **ordena** a los conductores obedecer todas las señales y señales de tráfico por la seguridad de ellos mismos y de los demás.

to strongly argue, disapprove, or disagree with someone or something

protestar

protestar

Ex: Tomorrow , I will expostulate with my landlord about the sudden increase in rent .Mañana, voy a **protestar** con mi casero por el aumento repentino del alquiler.
to heed
[Verbo]

to be attentive to advice or a warning

prestar atención, hacer caso

prestar atención, hacer caso

Ex: Despite her friends ' warnings , she chose not to heed them and continued with her risky behavior .A pesar de las advertencias de sus amigos, ella eligió no **prestar atención** a ellas y continuó con su comportamiento arriesgado.
to hustle
[Verbo]

to convince or make someone do something

apurar, empujar, presionar

apurar, empujar, presionar

Ex: The charity organizer hustled volunteers to participate in the community event .El organizador de caridad **presionó** a los voluntarios para que participaran en el evento comunitario.

to argue and express one's disagreement or objection to something

protestar

protestar

Ex: When the employees learned about the proposed pay cuts , they remonstrated with the management .Cuando los empleados se enteraron de los recortes salariales propuestos, **protestaron** ante la gerencia.
to opt
[Verbo]

to choose something over something else

optar por

optar por

Ex: The company decided to opt for a more sustainable packaging solution to reduce environmental impact .La empresa decidió **optar** por una solución de embalaje más sostenible para reducir el impacto ambiental.
to proffer
[Verbo]

‌to offer an explanation, advice, or one's opinion on something

ofrecer, presentar

ofrecer, presentar

Ex: As a seasoned traveler , Emily proffered suggestions for itinerary planning and sightseeing to her friends visiting from abroad .Como una viajera experimentada, Emily **ofreció** sugerencias para la planificación del itinerario y el turismo a sus amigos que visitaban desde el extranjero.

to postpone something that needs to be done

procrastinar

procrastinar

Ex: The team is procrastinating on starting the project .El equipo está **procrastinando** en comenzar el proyecto.
to waver
[Verbo]

to hold back and hesitate due to uncertainty

vacilar, dudar

vacilar, dudar

Ex: In the face of criticism , the author did n't waver from expressing their unique perspective in the novel .Ante las críticas, el autor no **vaciló** en expresar su perspectiva única en la novela.
to resolve
[Verbo]

to make a decision with determination

decidir

decidir

Ex: After the argument , they resolved to communicate more effectively to avoid misunderstandings in the future .Después de la discusión, **resolvieron** comunicarse más efectivamente para evitar malentendidos en el futuro.
consultancy
[Sustantivo]

the practice of giving professional advice within a particular field

consultoría, asesoría

consultoría, asesoría

disincentive
[Sustantivo]

something that makes one less encouraged to do something

impedimento

impedimento

mentor
[Sustantivo]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

mentor

mentor

Ex: The mentor encouraged her mentee to set ambitious goals and provided the necessary resources and encouragement to help them achieve success .El **mentor** animó a su mentorizado a establecer metas ambiciosas y proporcionó los recursos y el aliento necesarios para ayudarlos a lograr el éxito.
mentee
[Sustantivo]

someone who is advised or trained under the supervision of a mentor

mentoreado

mentoreado

sermon
[Sustantivo]

ethical advice that one gives during a long conversation

sermón

sermón

steer
[Sustantivo]

a piece of advice or information regarding the progress of a situation

dato

dato

veto
[Sustantivo]

refusal of or disagreement with something

veto

veto

Ex: The mayor used his veto to reject the council 's zoning changes .
volition
[Sustantivo]

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

voluntad, volición

voluntad, volición

Ex: Despite the challenges , she faced them with determination and volition, refusing to give up on her goals .A pesar de los desafíos, los enfrentó con determinación y **voluntad**, negándose a renunciar a sus metas.
ambivalent
[Adjetivo]

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

ambivalente

ambivalente

Ex: His ambivalent attitude towards his career reflected his uncertainty about his long-term goals .Su actitud **ambivalente** hacia su carrera reflejaba su incertidumbre sobre sus objetivos a largo plazo.
fuzzy
[Adjetivo]

confused and unable to think clearly

confuso

confuso

Ex: The medication made him feel fuzzy and disoriented .La medicación lo hizo sentirse **confundido** y desorientado.
incisive
[Adjetivo]

capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives

incisivo

incisivo

Ex: Her incisive commentary on current events provides valuable insights into political and social issues .
indeterminate
[Adjetivo]

not known, measured, or specified precisely

indeterminado

indeterminado

Ex: Her plans for the summer were still indeterminate, as she was waiting for confirmation on several options .Sus planes para el verano seguían siendo **indeterminados**, ya que estaba esperando confirmación sobre varias opciones.
inexpedient
[Adjetivo]

impractical, inconvenient, and inadvisable

inoportuno

inoportuno

irresolute
[Adjetivo]

hesitant and uncertain about what to do

irresoluto

irresoluto

Ex: The student's irresolute approach to his studies led to poor academic performance.El enfoque **indeciso** del estudiante en sus estudios llevó a un bajo rendimiento académico.
unanimous
[Adjetivo]

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

unánime

unánime

Ex: The committee reached an unanimous decision to approve the proposed budget .El comité llegó a una decisión **unánime** para aprobar el presupuesto propuesto.
undisputed
[Adjetivo]

accepted as true or genuine, without any doubt or disagreement

indiscutible

indiscutible

Ex: The city is the undisputed leader in the tech industry , hosting the largest companies in the field .La ciudad es el líder **indiscutible** en la industria tecnológica, albergando a las mayores empresas del campo.
Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL
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