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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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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE
affable
affable
[Adjetivo]

easy to approach, and pleasant to talk to

afable

afable

Ex: The new manager was very affable, making it easy for everyone to approach him with questions. 
amiable
amiable
[Adjetivo]

showing or having a likable and friendly personality

amable

amable

Ex: Her amiable personality made her popular among her colleagues. 
besotted
besotted
[Adjetivo]

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

embobado

embobado

Ex: He acted in a besotted manner, constantly daydreaming about her and ignoring his work. 
detached
detached
[Adjetivo]

lacking interest or emotional involvement

distante

distante

Ex: His detached demeanor during the meeting made it clear he wasn't invested in the project. 
enamored
enamored
[Adjetivo]

having a strong liking or admiration for something

enamorado

enamorado

Ex: The city’s vibrant arts scene made him enamored from the moment he arrived. 
palatable
palatable
[Adjetivo]

(of ideas and suggestions) pleasing and acceptable

aceptable

aceptable

Ex: They offered a palatable solution that everyone could agree on. 
partial
partial
[Adjetivo]

liking someone or something, or having an interest in them

proclive

proclive

Ex: She is partial to classic literature, always recommending old novels to her friends. 
loath
loath
[Adjetivo]

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

reacio

reacio

Ex: He was loath to take on more work, as he was already overwhelmed. 
torrid
torrid
[Adjetivo]

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

apasionado

apasionado

Ex: They shared a torrid kiss that left them both breathless. 
untoward
untoward
[Adjetivo]

not expected, normally inconvenient or unpleasant

desafortunado

desafortunado

Ex: The sudden rain was an untoward event that ruined the outdoor picnic. 
to abhor
to abhor
[Verbo]

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

detestar

detestar

Ex: She abhors dishonesty and always values honesty above all else. 
to antagonize

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

suscitar el antagonismo

suscitar el antagonismo

Ex: His constant criticism of her work antagonized her to the point of seeking employment elsewhere. 
to execrate

to hold or display extreme hatred toward something or someone

execrar

execrar

Ex: She execrates those who exploit the vulnerable for their own gain. 
acrimony
acrimony
[Sustantivo]

words or feelings that are filled with anger or bitterness

acrimonia

acrimonia

Ex: Despite once being close friends, their falling out resulted in years of acrimony and resentment. 
alacrity
alacrity
[Sustantivo]

readiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic

presteza

presteza

Ex: She accepted the invitation with great alacrity, eager to attend the event. 
anathema
anathema
[Sustantivo]

something that is gravely hated and disapproved of

anatema

anatema

Ex: Lying was an anathema to her strict moral code. 
animosity
animosity
[Sustantivo]

strong hostility, opposition, or anger

animosidad

animosidad

Ex: There was long-standing animosity between the two families stemming from a property dispute decades ago. 
antipathy
antipathy
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

antipatía

antipatía

Ex: She felt a deep antipathy toward the new policy. 
apathy
apathy
[Sustantivo]

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

apatía

apatía

Ex: The student's apathy towards his studies was evident in his consistently low grades. 
jaundice
jaundice
[Sustantivo]

a prejudice, bitter, and hostile attitude or state

amargura

amargura

Ex: She spoke about the issue with a jaundice that suggested deep-seated anger. 
misanthrope
misanthrope
[Sustantivo]

someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

misántropo

misántropo

Ex: The crotchety old man was known around town as a misanthrope who constantly complained about others. 
penchant
penchant
[Sustantivo]

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

inclinación, afición

inclinación, afición

Ex: She has a penchant for making people laugh. 
philanthropy
philanthropy
[Sustantivo]

the activity of helping people, particularly financially

filantropía

filantropía

Ex: Her philanthropy funded new schools. 
rapprochement
rapprochement
[Sustantivo]

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

acercamiento

acercamiento

Ex: The two countries sought rapprochement after years of tension. 
to [take] umbrage

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

resentimiento

resentimiento

Ex: He takes umbrage against anyone who criticises him. 
to [give] umbrage

to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them

Ex: Her sarcastic comment about his cooking skills gave him umbrage, leading to a heated argument. 
to enthrall

to captivate someone completely

cautivar, embelesar

cautivar, embelesar

Ex: The magician's performance enthralled the audience. 
zeal
zeal
[Sustantivo]

a great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something

entusiasmo, fervor

entusiasmo, fervor

Ex: The teacher's zeal for education inspired her students to pursue knowledge and excel in their studies. 
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