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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
affectation
[Sustantivo]

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

afectación

afectación

Ex: Behind the affectation of casual charm, there was a clear attempt to mask his true intentions. 

Detrás de la afectación de encanto casual, había un claro intento de ocultar sus verdaderas intenciones.

amalgam
amalgam
[Sustantivo]

a combination or blend of different things

amalgama

amalgama

Ex: The fresh sound of their music results from an amalgam of jazz and rock influences. 

El sonido fresco de su música es el resultado de un amalgama de influencias de jazz y rock.

din
din
[Sustantivo]

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

alboroto

alboroto

Ex: During the festival, the din of fireworks and revelry continued late into the night. 

Durante el festival, el estruendo de los fuegos artificiales y la juerga continuó hasta altas horas de la noche.

guile
guile
[Sustantivo]

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

astucia

astucia

Ex: It took considerable guile for the spy to extract secrets from suspects without arousing suspicion. 

El espía necesitó una astucia considerable para extraer secretos de los sospechosos sin despertar sospechas.

levity
levity
[Sustantivo]

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

levedad

levedad

Ex: The levity with which the defense argued such an important case was concerning to the judges. 

La ligereza con la que la defensa argumentó un caso tan importante fue preocupante para los jueces.

to clamor
to clamor
[Verbo]

to loudly complain about something or demand something

clamar

clamar

Ex: The villagers have been clamoring for clean water since the drought began. 

Los aldeanos han estado clamando por agua limpia desde que comenzó la sequía.

to mollify
to mollify
[Verbo]

to do something that lessens someone's anger or sadness

apaciguar

apaciguar

Ex: He tried to mollify his daughter's disappointment by promising to make it up to her. 

Intentó aplacar la decepción de su hija prometiendo compensarla.

aberrant
aberrant
[Adjetivo]

different from the usual and accepted way

aberrante

aberrante

Ex: The animal’s aberrant actions indicated a possible illness. 

Las acciones aberrantes del animal indicaban una posible enfermedad.

to [run] amok

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

como un loco

como un loco

Ex: After hearing the distressing news, he ran amok, throwing things and shouting in anger. 
antic
antic
[Adjetivo]

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

bufonesco

bufonesco

Ex: Her antic voice imitations kept the group entertained but confused. 

Sus imitaciones de voz extravagantes mantuvieron al grupo entretenido pero confundido.

becoming
becoming
[Adjetivo]

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

favorecedor, sentador

favorecedor, sentador

Ex: The high-neck blouse is becoming and enhances her overall look. 

La blusa de cuello alto es favorecedora y mejora su apariencia general.

bereft
bereft
[Adjetivo]

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

despojado

despojado

Ex: She was bereft of hope after hearing the devastating news. 

Ella estaba desprovista de esperanza después de escuchar la noticia devastadora.

bleak
bleak
[Adjetivo]

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

sombrío

sombrío

Ex: The end of the movie left a bleak impression with its tragic conclusion. 

El final de la película dejó una impresión desoladora con su conclusión trágica.

callow
callow
[Adjetivo]

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

imberbe

imberbe

Ex: The callow remarks he made during the debate revealed his inexperience. 

Los comentarios inmaduros que hizo durante el debate revelaron su inexperiencia.

choleric
choleric
[Adjetivo]

easily angered or irritated

colérico

colérico

Ex: The team had to carefully navigate around his choleric reactions to avoid conflicts. 

El equipo tuvo que navegar cuidadosamente alrededor de sus reacciones coléricas para evitar conflictos.

covert
covert
[Adjetivo]

not displayed or acknowledged openly

encubierto

encubierto

Ex: His covert involvement in the negotiations was only discovered later. 

Su participación encubierta en las negociaciones solo se descubrió más tarde.

cynical
cynical
[Adjetivo]

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

cínico

cínico

Ex: The cynical old man believed that acts of kindness were merely disguised selfishness. 

El anciano cínico creía que los actos de bondad no eran más que egoísmo disfrazado.

erratic
erratic
[Adjetivo]

lacking a regular or fixed pattern of movement

imprevisible

imprevisible

Ex: The erratic flight patterns of the bird puzzled researchers. 

Los patrones de vuelo erráticos del pájaro desconcertaron a los investigadores.

facile
facile
[Adjetivo]

lacking deep thought and true understanding thus being superficial

superficial

superficial

Ex: The presentation was criticized for its facile treatment of the subject matter. 

La presentación fue criticada por su tratamiento superficial del tema.

inherent
inherent
[Adjetivo]

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

inherente, intrínseco

inherente, intrínseco

Ex: Creativity is an inherent quality that can be nurtured through practice and exploration. 

La creatividad es una cualidad inherente que puede ser cultivada a través de la práctica y la exploración.

intrinsic
intrinsic
[Adjetivo]

belonging to something or someone's character and nature

intrínseco

intrínseco

Ex: The beauty of the sunset had an intrinsic charm, captivating everyone who witnessed it. 

La belleza del atardecer tenía un encanto intrínseco, cautivando a todos los que lo presenciaron.

keen
keen
[Adjetivo]

(of senses) sharp and highly-developed

fuerte

fuerte

Ex: The detective relied on his keen instincts to solve the case. 

El detective confió en sus instintos agudos para resolver el caso.

novel
novel
[Adjetivo]

new and unlike anything else

novedoso, original

novedoso, original

Ex: The artist's latest exhibition showcased a series of novel techniques and styles that captivated viewers. 

La última exposición del artista mostró una serie de técnicas y estilos novedosos que cautivaron a los espectadores.

obsolete
obsolete
[Adjetivo]

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

obsoleto

obsoleto

Ex: Some traditional farming methods are considered obsolete with the advent of modern technology. 

Algunos métodos agrícolas tradicionales se consideran obsoletos con el advenimiento de la tecnología moderna.

optimal
optimal
[Adjetivo]

most favorable or effective under specific conditions

óptimo

óptimo

Ex: A balanced diet and regular exercise are essential for optimal health. 

Una dieta equilibrada y ejercicio regular son esenciales para una salud óptima.

placid
placid
[Adjetivo]

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

plácido

plácido

Ex: He admired her placid patience in difficult situations. 

Él admiraba su paciencia plácida en situaciones difíciles.

pragmatic
pragmatic
[Adjetivo]

based on reasonable and practical considerations rather than theory

pragmático

pragmático

Ex: The teacher's pragmatic teaching methods emphasized real-world applications of concepts rather than abstract theories. 

Los métodos de enseñanza pragmáticos del profesor enfatizaban las aplicaciones en el mundo real de los conceptos en lugar de las teorías abstractas.

retiring
retiring
[Adjetivo]

shy and not fond of being with others or being noticed

retraído

retraído

Ex: Despite his talent, he remained a retiring artist, shunning the spotlight. 

A pesar de su talento, siguió siendo un artista retraído, evitando los reflectores.

sportive
sportive
[Adjetivo]

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

juguetón

juguetón

Ex: The puppy’s sportive antics entertained the whole family. 

Las travesuras juguetonas del cachorro entretuvieron a toda la familia.

timely
timely
[Adjetivo]

happening at exactly the best time possible

oportuno

oportuno

Ex: The timely release of the product capitalized on current market trends. 

El lanzamiento oportuno del producto aprovechó las tendencias actuales del mercado.

unprecedented
unprecedented
[Adjetivo]

never having existed or happened before

sin precedentes

sin precedentes

Ex: The company achieved unprecedented success with its innovative marketing campaign. 

La empresa logró un éxito sin precedentes con su campaña de marketing innovadora.

vintage
vintage
[Adjetivo]

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

clásico

clásico

Ex: His vintage watch, passed down from his grandfather, was a testament to enduring quality and style. 

Su reloj vintage, heredado de su abuelo, era un testimonio de calidad y estilo perdurables.

volatile
volatile
[Adjetivo]

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

volátil

volátil

Ex: The stock market has been volatile this year, with sharp drops and rises. 

El mercado de valores ha sido volátil este año, con fuertes caídas y subidas.

whimsical
whimsical
[Adjetivo]

driven by impulses and desires rather than logical necessity or reasoning

caprichoso

caprichoso

Ex: They embraced a whimsical, impulsive adventure without any plan. 

Abrazaron una aventura caprichosa e impulsiva sin ningún plan.

byzantine
byzantine
[Adjetivo]

so detailed and complex that understanding becomes difficult

complicado

complicado

Ex: The Byzantine plot of the novel was difficult to follow, with numerous twists and turns. 

La trama bizantina de la novela era difícil de seguir, con numerosos giros y vueltas.

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