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Vocabulario Avanzado para el GRE - Características y Atributos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre características y atributos, como "din", "bereft", "keen", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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affectation
[Sustantivo]

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

afectación

afectación

Ex: The critic noted the affectation in her acting , criticizing how it detracted from the authenticity of her performance .El crítico señaló la **afectación** en su actuación, criticando cómo restaba autenticidad a su interpretación.
amalgam
[Sustantivo]

a combination or blend of different things

amalgama

amalgama

Ex: The novel is an amalgam of different genres , combining elements of mystery , romance , and science fiction .La novela es un **amalgama** de diferentes géneros, combinando elementos de misterio, romance y ciencia ficción.
din
[Sustantivo]

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

alboroto

alboroto

Ex: As the children played outside , their shouts and laughter created a din that could be heard throughout the neighborhood .Mientras los niños jugaban afuera, sus gritos y risas creaban un **estruendo** que se podía escuchar por todo el vecindario.
guile
[Sustantivo]

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

astucia

astucia

Ex: Her guile was obvious when she manipulated the situation to get what she wanted .Su **astucia** era obvia cuando manipuló la situación para conseguir lo que quería.
levity
[Sustantivo]

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

levedad

levedad

Ex: His attempt at levity during the crisis only made the situation more tense .Su intento de **ligereza** durante la crisis solo hizo que la situación fuera más tensa.
to clamor
[Verbo]

to loudly complain about something or demand something

clamar

clamar

Ex: In the classroom , students began to clamor for less homework , their voices growing louder .
to mollify
[Verbo]

to do something that lessens someone's anger or sadness

apaciguar

apaciguar

Ex: The government mollified the protestors by addressing their concerns .El gobierno **aplacó** a los manifestantes al abordar sus preocupaciones.
aberrant
[Adjetivo]

different from the usual and accepted way

aberrante

aberrante

Ex: The weather patterns this year have been aberrant for this region .Los patrones climáticos este año han sido **aberrantes** para esta región.

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

como un loco

como un loco

Ex: The rioters began run amok, looting stores and setting fires in the city .
antic
[Adjetivo]

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

bufonesco

bufonesco

Ex: The clown 's antic gestures delighted the children but annoyed the adults .Los gestos **extravagantes** del payaso deleitaron a los niños pero molestaron a los adultos.
becoming
[Adjetivo]

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

favorecedor, sentador

favorecedor, sentador

Ex: The elegant necklace was becoming and added a touch of grace to her outfit.El elegante collar era **favorecedor** y añadía un toque de gracia a su atuendo.
bereft
[Adjetivo]

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

despojado

despojado

Ex: Losing her job left her feeling bereft and uncertain about the future .Perder su trabajo la dejó **desamparada** e insegura sobre el futuro.
bleak
[Adjetivo]

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

sombrío

sombrío

Ex: The bleak conditions of the deserted village told a story of hardship .Las condiciones **desoladoras** del pueblo abandonado contaban una historia de dificultad.
callow
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) young and behaving in a manner that displays one's inexperience or immaturity

imberbe

imberbe

Ex: The team ’s callow tactics were easily outmaneuvered by their opponents .Las tácticas **inexpertas** del equipo fueron fácilmente superadas por sus oponentes.
choleric
[Adjetivo]

easily angered or irritated

colérico

colérico

Ex: His choleric attitude often led to tense situations in meetings .Su actitud **colérica** a menudo llevaba a situaciones tensas en las reuniones.
covert
[Adjetivo]

not displayed or acknowledged openly

encubierto

encubierto

Ex: The agent ’s covert actions were hidden from public view to ensure the mission ’s success .Las acciones **encubiertas** del agente se ocultaron de la vista pública para garantizar el éxito de la misión.
cynical
[Adjetivo]

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

cínico

cínico

Ex: He approached every new opportunity with a cynical attitude , expecting to be let down .Abordaba cada nueva oportunidad con una actitud **cínica**, esperando ser decepcionado.
erratic
[Adjetivo]

lacking a regular or fixed pattern of movement

imprevisible

imprevisible

Ex: The car 's erratic path on the winding road made it hard to follow .El camino **errático** del coche en la carretera sinuosa hacía difícil seguirlo.
facile
[Adjetivo]

lacking deep thought and true understanding thus being superficial

superficial

superficial

Ex: Her facile approach to the project did n’t account for the challenges that lay ahead .Su enfoque **fácil** del proyecto no tuvo en cuenta los desafíos que se avecinaban.
inherent
[Adjetivo]

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

inherente, intrínseco

inherente, intrínseco

Ex: Freedom of speech is an inherent right that should be protected in a democratic society .La libertad de expresión es un derecho **inherente** que debe protegerse en una sociedad democrática.
intrinsic
[Adjetivo]

belonging to something or someone's character and nature

intrínseco

intrínseco

Ex: Intrinsic motivation comes from within and drives people to achieve personal goals .La motivación **intrínseca** viene de dentro y impulsa a las personas a alcanzar metas personales.
keen
[Adjetivo]

(of senses) sharp and highly-developed

fuerte

fuerte

Ex: The hunter 's keen senses made him successful in tracking prey .Los sentidos **agudos** del cazador lo hicieron exitoso en el rastreo de presas.
novel
[Adjetivo]

new and unlike anything else

novedoso, original

novedoso, original

Ex: He came up with a novel strategy to improve sales .Se le ocurrió una **estrategia novedosa** para mejorar las ventas.
obsolete
[Adjetivo]

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

obsoleto

obsoleto

Ex: Many obsolete technologies can still be found in antique shops .Muchas tecnologías **obsoletas** todavía se pueden encontrar en tiendas de antigüedades.
optimal
[Adjetivo]

most favorable or effective under specific conditions

óptimo

óptimo

Ex: Regular maintenance ensures the machine 's optimal performance .El mantenimiento regular garantiza el rendimiento **óptimo** de la máquina.
placid
[Adjetivo]

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

plácido

plácido

Ex: His placid nature allowed him to handle the unexpected challenges with ease .Su naturaleza **plácida** le permitió manejar los desafíos inesperados con facilidad.
pragmatic
[Adjetivo]

based on reasonable and practical considerations rather than theory

pragmático

pragmático

Ex: Facing a complex problem , the engineer proposed a pragmatic solution that considered both efficiency and feasibility .Ante un problema complejo, el ingeniero propuso una solución **pragmática** que consideraba tanto la eficiencia como la viabilidad.
retiring
[Adjetivo]

shy and not fond of being with others or being noticed

retraído

retraído

Ex: She was known for her retiring ways, always slipping out of the room unnoticed.Era conocida por sus formas **retraídas**, siempre saliendo de la habitación sin ser notada.
sportive
[Adjetivo]

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

juguetón

juguetón

Ex: Their sportive nature made the gathering more enjoyable .Su naturaleza **deportiva** hizo que la reunión fuera más agradable.
timely
[Adjetivo]

happening at exactly the best time possible

oportuno

oportuno

Ex: The timely announcement of the sale attracted many customers to the store .El anuncio **oportuno** de la venta atrajo a muchos clientes a la tienda.
unprecedented
[Adjetivo]

never having existed or happened before

sin precedentes

sin precedentes

Ex: The government implemented unprecedented measures to control the crisis .El gobierno implementó medidas **sin precedentes** para controlar la crisis.
vintage
[Adjetivo]

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

clásico

clásico

Ex: His home is decorated with vintage furniture that adds a charming, nostalgic feel.Su hogar está decorado con muebles **vintage** que añaden un encantador y nostálgico ambiente.
volatile
[Adjetivo]

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

volátil

volátil

Ex: The CEO ’s volatile decision-making caused instability within the company .La toma de decisiones **volátil** del CEO causó inestabilidad dentro de la empresa.
whimsical
[Adjetivo]

driven by impulses and desires rather than logical necessity or reasoning

caprichoso

caprichoso

Ex: His whimsical decision to quit his job and travel the world was driven by a desire for freedom .Su decisión **caprichosa** de dejar su trabajo y viajar por el mundo fue impulsada por un deseo de libertad.
byzantine
[Adjetivo]

so detailed and complex that understanding becomes difficult

complicado

complicado

Ex: The Byzantine tax code was notorious for its complexity, often requiring expert assistance to navigate.El código fiscal **bizantino** era notorio por su complejidad, a menudo requiriendo asistencia experta para navegarlo.
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