Vocabulario Avanzado para el GRE - Características y Atributos

an insincere and unnatural manner of speaking, behaving, or writing that is intended to impress

afectación

a combination or blend of different things

amalgama

an unpleasant and loud noise that could be heard for an extended amount of time

alboroto

an artful cleverness used to perform trickery, deception, and manipulation

astucia

the lack of seriousness that is wrongly suited to or respectful of the circumstances

levedad

to loudly complain about something or demand something

clamar

to do something that lessens someone's anger or sadness

apaciguar

different from the usual, normal, and accepted way

aberrante

to behave in a wild, uncontrolled, and often violent manner

como un loco

behaving or acting in a way that is funny, energetic, or silly, it is usually annoying or strange

bufonesco

(of clothes, colors, hairstyles etc.) enhancing the wearer's appearance and making them more attractive

favorecedor, sentador

(of people) feeling very lonely and sorrowful, particularly as a result of a loss

despojado

(of situations) not giving any or much hope or encouragement

sombrío

being young and behaving in a manner that displays one's inexperience or immaturity

imberbe

easily angered or irritated

colérico

not displayed or acknowledged openly

encubierto

having a distrustful or negative outlook, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest

cínico

lacking a regular or fixed pattern of behavior or movement

imprevisible

lacking deep thought and true understanding thus being superficial

superficial

inseparable essential part or quality of someone or something that is in their nature

inherente, intrínseco

belonging to something or someone's character and nature

intrínseco

(of senses) sharp and highly-developed

fuerte

new and unlike anything else

novedoso, original

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

obsoleto

having the best or most effective condition or approach for achieving a favorable outcome under given circumstances

óptimo

peaceful and calm, not easily excited, irritated, angered, or upset

plácido

taking a practical and realistic approach to things rather than theoretical and idealistic approaches

pragmático

shy and not fond of being with others or being noticed

retraído

behaving in a playful, fun, and light-hearted way

juguetón

happening at exactly the best time possible

oportuno

never having existed or happened before

sin precedentes

(of things) old but highly valued for the quality, excellent condition, or timeless and attractive design

clásico

prone to unexpected and sudden changes, usually gets worse or dangerous

volátil

driven by impulses and desires rather than logical necessity or reasoning

caprichoso

so detailed and complex that understanding becomes difficult

complicado