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Vocabulario Avanzado para el GRE - Rasgos y Comportamiento

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre rasgos y comportamiento, como "auspicious", "pristine", "hubris", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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ambivalent
[Adjetivo]

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

ambivalente

ambivalente

Ex: His ambivalent attitude towards his career reflected his uncertainty about his long-term goals .Su actitud **ambivalente** hacia su carrera reflejaba su incertidumbre sobre sus objetivos a largo plazo.
anomalous
[Adjetivo]

not consistent with what is considered to be expected

anómalo

anómalo

Ex: The report contained an anomalous figure that did n't match the others .El informe contenía una cifra **anómala** que no coincidía con las demás.
arch
[Adjetivo]

mischievous and playful either on purpose or pretending to be so

pícaro, malicioso

pícaro, malicioso

Ex: The cat 's arch behavior included knocking things off the counter for fun .El comportamiento **travieso** del gato incluía tirar cosas del mostrador por diversión.
auspicious
[Adjetivo]

indicating that something is very likely to succeed in the future

auspicioso

auspicioso

Ex: Her promotion came on an auspicious date , signaling a bright future .Su ascenso llegó en una fecha **propicia**, señalando un futuro brillante.
churlish
[Adjetivo]

rude, ill-mannered, or surly in behavior

grosero

grosero

Ex: The churlish attitude of the teenager towards his parents often caused tension in the household .La actitud **grosera** del adolescente hacia sus padres a menudo causaba tensión en el hogar.
crestfallen
[Adjetivo]

feeling disappointed and sad, especially due to experiencing an unexpected failure

alicaído

alicaído

Ex: She became crestfallen upon discovering that her artwork had been vandalized .
demonstrative
[Adjetivo]

showing no restraint in expressing one's feelings, particularly of love

expresivo

expresivo

Ex: She was quite demonstrative, often expressing her feelings openly in public .Ella era bastante **expresiva**, a menudo expresando sus sentimientos abiertamente en público.
discriminating
[Adjetivo]

having great taste and the ability to judge something's quality

entendido

entendido

Ex: He made a discriminating choice when selecting a vintage car , opting for the rarest model .Hizo una elección **discriminante** al seleccionar un coche vintage, optando por el modelo más raro.
effervescent
[Adjetivo]

behaving in an energetic, excited, and lively manner

efervescente

efervescente

Ex: The team's effervescent spirit helped them win the championship.El espíritu **efervescente** del equipo les ayudó a ganar el campeonato.
elated
[Adjetivo]

excited and happy because something has happened or is going to happen

eufórico

eufórico

Ex: She was elated when she found out she was going to be a parent .Ella estaba **eufórica** cuando se enteró de que iba a ser madre.
factitious
[Adjetivo]

relating to something that is created artificially instead of naturally

facticio

facticio

Ex: He felt uncomfortable with the factitious behavior of his colleagues at the meeting .Se sintió incómodo con el comportamiento **ficticio** de sus colegas en la reunión.
flippant
[Adjetivo]

lacking seriousness and respect on a serious matter in an attempt to appear humorous or clever

frívolo

frívolo

Ex: She avoided serious questions with flippant answers that did n’t address the concerns .Ella evitó preguntas serias con respuestas **frívolas** que no abordaban las preocupaciones.
imperious
[Adjetivo]

having an unpleasantly proud and arrogant demeanor, displaying a demand for obedience

imperioso

imperioso

Ex: The manager ’s imperious demands created a tense atmosphere among the staff .Las exigencias **imperiosas** del gerente crearon un ambiente tenso entre el personal.
nonchalant
[Adjetivo]

behaving in an unconcerned and calm manner

indiferente

indiferente

Ex: The nonchalant way he spoke about his recent promotion was unexpected .La manera **despreocupada** en que habló de su reciente ascenso fue inesperada.
obstinate
[Adjetivo]

stubborn and unwilling to change one's behaviors, opinions, views, etc. despite other people's reasoning and persuasion

obstinado

obstinado

Ex: The negotiators were frustrated by the obstinate refusal of the other party to compromise on any point.Los negociadores estaban frustrados por la negativa **obstinada** de la otra parte a comprometerse en cualquier punto.
perfidious
[Adjetivo]

relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal

pérfido

pérfido

Ex: The novel depicted a perfidious character who deceived everyone around him .La novela representaba a un personaje **pérfido** que engañaba a todos a su alrededor.
presumptuous
[Adjetivo]

failing to respect boundaries, doing something despite having no right in doing so

impertinente, atrevido

impertinente, atrevido

Ex: She felt it was presumptuous of him to assume she would join the team without asking first .Ella sintió que fue **presuntuoso** de su parte asumir que se uniría al equipo sin preguntar primero.
pristine
[Adjetivo]

having kept its original state, being clean and in great condition

inmaculado

inmaculado

Ex: She treasured the pristine condition of her grandmother 's wedding gown , carefully stored in a protective box .Ella atesoraba el estado **prístino** del vestido de novia de su abuela, cuidadosamente guardado en una caja protectora.
quotidian
[Adjetivo]

taking place every day and thus considered as an ordinary occurrence

cotidiano

cotidiano

Ex: The perfidious schemes of the antagonist were revealed in the final act.Los esquemas pérfidos del antagonista fueron revelados en el acto final.
reverent
[Adjetivo]

feeling or displaying a great amount of admiration and respect

reverente

reverente

Ex: He spoke in a reverent manner about the traditional practices .Habló de una manera **reverente** sobre las prácticas tradicionales.
self-effacing
[Adjetivo]

trying to avoid drawing attention toward one's abilities or oneself, especially due to modesty

modesto

modesto

Ex: In meetings , his self-effacing comments often downplayed his significant contributions .En las reuniones, sus comentarios **modestos** a menudo restaban importancia a sus contribuciones significativas.
sagacious
[Adjetivo]

having wisdom and good judgment

sagaz

sagaz

Ex: A sagacious mentor can provide invaluable guidance during challenging times .Un mentor **sabio** puede proporcionar una guía invaluable durante tiempos desafiantes.
sporadic
[Adjetivo]

occurring from time to time, in an irregular manner

esporádico

esporádico

Ex: We experienced sporadic internet connectivity issues during the storm .Experimentamos problemas de conectividad a Internet **esporádicos** durante la tormenta.
succeeding
[Adjetivo]

taking something or someone's place or position by coming after them

subsiguiente

subsiguiente

Ex: Her role in the organization was crucial for the succeeding phase of the project.Su papel en la organización fue crucial para la fase **siguiente** del proyecto.
trenchant
[Adjetivo]

expressing something in a forceful, effective, and clear manner

agudo

agudo

Ex: The speech was filled with trenchant observations on the state of politics .El discurso estuvo lleno de observaciones **incisivas** sobre el estado de la política.
ubiquitous
[Adjetivo]

seeming to exist or appear everywhere

ubicuo

ubicuo

Ex: The sound of car horns is ubiquitous in the bustling streets of the city .El sonido de los cláxones es **ubicuo** en las bulliciosas calles de la ciudad.
verbose
[Adjetivo]

using or having an excessive number of words

verboso, ampuloso

verboso, ampuloso

Ex: Her verbose speech at the conference lost the audience's attention quickly.Su discurso **verboso** en la conferencia perdió rápidamente la atención del público.
aberration
[Sustantivo]

something that is different from what is expected and normal

aberración

aberración

Ex: The peaceful protest turning violent was viewed as an aberration.La protesta pacífica que se volvió violenta fue vista como una **aberración**.
hubris
[Sustantivo]

an unreasonably excessive amount of pride or arrogance

orgullo desmedido

orgullo desmedido

Ex: The hero ’s hubris ultimately led to his tragic end .La **hubris** del héroe finalmente condujo a su trágico final.
inanity
[Sustantivo]

words or actions that lack meaning, sense, or importance

estupidez

estupidez

Ex: She quickly grew tired of the inanity of their gossip .Rápidamente se cansó de **la inanidad** de sus chismes.
invective
[Sustantivo]

the usage of abusive, insulting, and rude language when one is extremely angry

invectiva

invectiva

Ex: She responded to the criticism with invective rather than reason.Ella respondió a las críticas con **invectivas** en lugar de razón.
maverick
[Sustantivo]

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

inconformista

inconformista

Ex: In a room full of followers , he stood out as the maverick.En una habitación llena de seguidores, él destacaba como el **inconformista**.
paragon
[Sustantivo]

someone or something regarded as the perfect or ideal model of excellence

dechado, modelo

dechado, modelo

Ex: The painting is considered a paragon.La pintura es considerada un **parangón**.
probity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

probidad

probidad

Ex: His probity in handling the company ’s finances earned him widespread respect .Su **probidad** en el manejo de las finanzas de la empresa le valió un respeto generalizado.
solicitude
[Sustantivo]

care or worry for a person's well-being

solicitud

solicitud

Ex: Despite his busy schedule , he always showed solicitude for his family .A pesar de su apretada agenda, siempre mostró **solicitud** por su familia.
to betray
[Verbo]

to reveal something, such as thoughts, feelings, qualities, etc. unintentionally

revelar

revelar

Ex: The look in his eyes betrayed a deep sense of guilt .La mirada en sus ojos **delataba** un profundo sentimiento de culpa.
to placate
[Verbo]

to put a stop to someone's feelings of anger

aplacar

aplacar

Ex: The company placated the unhappy customer by offering a refund .La empresa **aplacó** al cliente insatisfecho ofreciéndole un reembolso.

to request something in an annoyingly persistent way

importunar

importunar

Ex: She importuned him for a loan until he finally agreed .Ella lo **importunó** por un préstamo hasta que finalmente accedió.
prudent
[Adjetivo]

showing sensibility and wisdom, especially in avoiding risks or making decisions

prudente

prudente

Ex: It ’s prudent to wear sunscreen to avoid skin damage .Es **prudente** usar protector solar para evitar daños en la piel.
mettlesome
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of energy and enthusiasm

enérgico, entusiasta

enérgico, entusiasta

Ex: The child’s mettlesome nature made him the leader of the playgroup.La naturaleza **animosa** del niño lo convirtió en el líder del grupo de juego.
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