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Vocabulario Avanzado para el GRE - Gustos y Disgustos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre gustos y disgustos, como "partial", "abhor", "zeal", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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affable
affable
[Adjetivo]

easy to approach, and pleasant to talk to

afable

afable

Ex: The host was affable, greeting each guest with a warm smile and engaging conversation. 

El anfitrión era afable, saludando a cada invitado con una cálida sonrisa y una conversación amena.

amiable
amiable
[Adjetivo]

showing or having a likable and friendly personality

amable

amable

Ex: Despite the stressful situation, he remained amiable and kept everyone calm. 

A pesar de la situación estresante, él permaneció amable y mantuvo a todos tranquilos.

besotted
besotted
[Adjetivo]

so in love with someone or something that prevents one from thinking properly

embobado

embobado

Ex: The manager's besotted admiration for the new technology led him to overlook potential issues with the implementation. 

La admiración enamorada del gerente por la nueva tecnología lo llevó a pasar por alto los posibles problemas con la implementación.

detached
detached
[Adjetivo]

lacking interest or emotional involvement

distante

distante

Ex: His detached reaction to the news of his promotion suggested he was not particularly thrilled. 

Su reacción desapegada ante la noticia de su ascenso sugería que no estaba particularmente emocionado.

enamored
enamored
[Adjetivo]

having a strong liking or admiration for something

enamorado

enamorado

Ex: The potential of the new technology left him completely enamored. 

El potencial de la nueva tecnología lo dejó completamente enamorado.

palatable
palatable
[Adjetivo]

(of ideas and suggestions) pleasing and acceptable

aceptable

aceptable

Ex: The board appreciated the palatable adjustments to the project’s budget. 

La junta apreció los ajustes agradables al presupuesto del proyecto.

partial
partial
[Adjetivo]

liking someone or something, or having an interest in them

proclive

proclive

Ex: I'm partial to this particular brand of chocolate. 

Soy parcial con esta marca particular de chocolate.

loath
loath
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to do something due to a lack of will, motivation, or consent

reacio

reacio

Ex: As an introvert, Tracy was loath to attend large social gatherings that drained her energy. 

Como introvertida, Tracy era reacia a asistir a grandes reuniones sociales que agotaban su energía.

torrid
torrid
[Adjetivo]

filled with strong emotions and being passionate especially when it comes to sexual love

apasionado

apasionado

Ex: She wrote him a torrid letter filled with longing and desire. 

Ella le escribió una carta tórrida llena de anhelo y deseo.

untoward
untoward
[Adjetivo]

not expected, normally inconvenient or unpleasant

desafortunado

desafortunado

Ex: An untoward discovery in the files led to a serious investigation. 

Un descubrimiento inesperado en los archivos llevó a una investigación seria.

to abhor
to abhor
[Verbo]

to hate a behavior or way of thought, believing that it is morally wrong

detestar

detestar

Ex: They abhor discrimination in any form and strive for equality. 

Ellos aborrecen la discriminación en cualquier forma y luchan por la igualdad.

to antagonize

to provoke and anger someone so much that they start to hate and oppose one

suscitar el antagonismo

suscitar el antagonismo

Ex: The company's decision to cut benefits antagonized its employees. 

La decisión de la empresa de recortar beneficios antagonizó a sus empleados.

to execrate

to hold or display extreme hatred toward something or someone

execrar

execrar

Ex: They execrate oppressive regimes that suppress basic human rights. 

Ellos execran los regímenes opresivos que suprimen los derechos humanos básicos.

acrimony
acrimony
[Sustantivo]

words or feelings that are filled with anger or bitterness

acrimonia

acrimonia

Ex: Their divorce proceedings were filled with acrimony, with both parties hurling insults and accusations at each other. 

Sus procedimientos de divorcio estuvieron llenos de acritud, con ambas partes lanzándose insultos y acusaciones.

alacrity
alacrity
[Sustantivo]

readiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic

presteza

presteza

Ex: He accepted the promotion with a burst of alacrity, clearly excited about the opportunity. 

Aceptó el ascenso con un arranque de alegría, claramente emocionado por la oportunidad.

anathema
anathema
[Sustantivo]

something that is gravely hated and disapproved of

anatema

anatema

Ex: For some, the concept of war is an anathema. 

Para algunos, el concepto de guerra es un anatema.

animosity
animosity
[Sustantivo]

strong hostility, opposition, or anger

animosidad

animosidad

Ex: The company takeover left many feeling betrayed and stirred up animosity among longtime employees. 

La toma de posesión de la empresa dejó a muchos sintiéndose traicionados y despertó animosidad entre los empleados de toda la vida.

antipathy
antipathy
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

antipatía

antipatía

Ex: There was an obvious antipathy between the two rival politicians. 

Había una antipatía evidente entre los dos políticos rivales.

apathy
apathy
[Sustantivo]

a general lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm toward things in life

apatía

apatía

Ex: Her apathy towards the company's goals and objectives was reflected in her lackluster performance at work. 

Su apatía hacia los objetivos y metas de la empresa se reflejaba en su rendimiento mediocre en el trabajo.

jaundice
jaundice
[Sustantivo]

a prejudice, bitter, and hostile attitude or state

amargura

amargura

Ex: His jaundice against authority figures was evident in every conversation. 

Su prejuicio contra las figuras de autoridad era evidente en cada conversación.

misanthrope
misanthrope
[Sustantivo]

someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

misántropo

misántropo

Ex: The character was a classic misanthrope who distrusted everyone and believed no one was truly honest. 

El personaje era un misántropo clásico que desconfiaba de todos y creía que nadie era realmente honesto.

penchant
penchant
[Sustantivo]

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

inclinación, afición

inclinación, afición

Ex: His penchant for classic movies is obvious. 

Su predilección por las películas clásicas es obvia.

philanthropy
philanthropy
[Sustantivo]

the activity of helping people, particularly financially

filantropía

filantropía

Ex: She dedicated her life to philanthropy. 

Ella dedicó su vida a la filantropía.

rapprochement
rapprochement
[Sustantivo]

the establishment of harmony and friendly relations between two groups or countries after a period of ill relations

acercamiento

acercamiento

Ex: Rapprochement brought peace to the region. 

El acercamiento trajo paz a la región.

to [take] umbrage

to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted

resentimiento

resentimiento

Ex: I think Lady Westerly took umbrage with your remarks, sir. 
to [give] umbrage

to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them

Ex: John unintentionally gave umbrage to his colleague when he forgot to invite her to the team meeting. 
to enthrall

to captivate someone completely

cautivar, embelesar

cautivar, embelesar

Ex: The artwork had been enthralling all who saw it. 

La obra de arte había cautivado a todos los que la veían.

zeal
zeal
[Sustantivo]

a great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something

entusiasmo, fervor

entusiasmo, fervor

Ex: With great zeal, she tackled each new project, determined to excel in her work. 

Con gran celo, abordó cada nuevo proyecto, decidida a sobresalir en su trabajo.

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