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Vocabulario Avanzado para el GRE - Aspectos y Modales

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre aspectos y modales, como "craven", "derelict", "prosaic", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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aplomb
aplomb
[Sustantivo]

a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation

aplomo

aplomo

Ex: Her aplomb in dealing with the crisis impressed everyone. 

Su aplomo al lidiar con la crisis impresionó a todos.

boor
boor
[Sustantivo]

an insensitive and uneducated person who lacks culture and manners

grosero

grosero

Ex: The boor's disregard for etiquette was evident in every social setting. 

El desprecio del patán por la etiqueta era evidente en todos los entornos sociales.

chagrin
chagrin
[Sustantivo]

a state of embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed

disgusto

disgusto

Ex: Despite his best efforts, he couldn't conceal his chagrin at being overlooked for the promotion. 

A pesar de sus mejores esfuerzos, no pudo ocultar su disgusto por haber sido pasado por alto para el ascenso.

curmudgeon
curmudgeon
[Sustantivo]

a bad-tempered person who is easily annoyed and angered, usually old in age

cascarrabias

cascarrabias

Ex: Her grandfather played the role of the curmudgeon, always grumbling about the weather. 

Su abuelo interpretaba el papel del gruñón, siempre quejándose del clima.

effrontery
effrontery
[Sustantivo]

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

descaro

descaro

Ex: He displayed remarkable effrontery by interrupting the speaker repeatedly. 

Mostró una desfachatez notable al interrumpir al orador repetidamente.

hauteur
hauteur
[Sustantivo]

a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others

altivez

altivez

Ex: The diplomat’s hauteur alienated him from his colleagues. 

La altivez del diplomático lo alienó de sus colegas.

insouciance
insouciance
[Sustantivo]

a way of behaving that is relaxed, as if one has no problems or concerns

despreocupación

despreocupación

Ex: She wore a smile of insouciance, ignoring the tension around her. 

Llevaba una sonrisa de despreocupación, ignorando la tensión a su alrededor.

to badger
to badger
[Verbo]

to repeatedly annoy or harass someone with requests or questions

acosar

acosar

Ex: He felt badgered by the constant emails from his boss. 

Se sentía acosado por los constantes correos electrónicos de su jefe.

to browbeat

to force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them

intimidar

intimidar

Ex: She was browbeaten into apologizing, even though she felt she was right. 

Fue intimidada para que se disculpara, aunque sintiera que tenía razón.

to deign
to deign
[Verbo]

to do something in a reluctant and condescending manner

dignarse

dignarse

Ex: The celebrity finally deigned to sign autographs for her fans. 

La celebridad finalmente se dignó a firmar autógrafos para sus fans.

to lacerate

to make someone suffer from a lot of emotional or mental pain

lacerar

lacerar

Ex: The loss of her beloved pet lacerated her soul, plunging her into a deep sense of grief. 

La pérdida de su mascota querida laceró su alma, sumiéndola en un profundo sentimiento de dolor.

amenable
amenable
[Adjetivo]

(of people) open and willing to let suggestions influence them

abierto

abierto

Ex: He remained amenable throughout the negotiation process. 

Permaneció dispuesto durante todo el proceso de negociación.

approbative
approbative
[Adjetivo]

displaying approval or praise

aprobatorio

aprobatorio

Ex: They exchanged approbative glances after the presentation. 

Intercambiaron miradas aprobatorias después de la presentación.

arduous
arduous
[Adjetivo]

requiring so much effort, mostly physical, that will cause exhaustion

arduo

arduo

Ex: He found the task of moving all the furniture an arduous chore. 

Encontró que la tarea de mover todos los muebles era una tarea ardua.

avid
avid
[Adjetivo]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

ávido

ávido

Ex: He's an avid sports fan, never missing a game of his favorite team. 

Es un ávido fanático del deporte, que nunca se pierde un partido de su equipo favorito.

complacent
complacent
[Adjetivo]

overly satisfied or content with one's current situation or achievements, often to the point of neglecting potential risks or improvements

satisfecho de sí mismo

satisfecho de sí mismo

Ex: The student's high grades in previous exams made her complacent, causing her to study less for the upcoming test. 

Las altas calificaciones de la estudiante en exámenes anteriores la hicieron complaciente, lo que hizo que estudiara menos para la próxima prueba.

conversant
conversant
[Adjetivo]

knowledgeable or experienced with something

conocedor

conocedor

Ex: The team member is conversant with the software used in the office. 

El miembro del equipo está familiarizado con el software utilizado en la oficina.

craven
craven
[Adjetivo]

not having even the smallest amount of courage

cobarde

cobarde

Ex: His craven refusal to stand up for his beliefs was disappointing. 

Su negativa cobarde a defender sus creencias fue decepcionante.

debonair
debonair
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of a man) handsome, stylish and full of confidence

gallardo, cortés

gallardo, cortés

Ex: Her date arrived looking debonair, making a great impression. 

Su cita llegó luciendo elegante, causando una gran impresión.

derelict
derelict
[Adjetivo]

neglectful toward obligations and duties

negligente

negligente

Ex: Her derelict behavior in completing assignments caused tension in the team. 

Su comportamiento negligente al completar las tareas causó tensión en el equipo.

disquieting
disquieting
[Adjetivo]

making one feel worried about something

inquietante

inquietante

Ex: The disquieting silence in the abandoned house sent shivers down her spine. 

El silencio inquietante en la casa abandonada le erizó la piel.

dolorous
dolorous
[Adjetivo]

causing or displaying great sadness or distress

doloroso

doloroso

Ex: The dolorous letter from her friend left her feeling heartbroken. 

La carta dolorosa de su amiga la dejó con el corazón roto.

fractious
fractious
[Adjetivo]

easily getting annoyed, angry, or upset

malhumorado

malhumorado

Ex: He tried to avoid the fractious neighbor who was always complaining. 

Intentó evitar al vecino quisquilloso que siempre se quejaba.

impervious
impervious
[Adjetivo]

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

impermeable

impermeable

Ex: She appeared impervious to the stress of her demanding job. 

Parecía impermeable al estrés de su exigente trabajo.

mendacious
mendacious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) deliberately telling lies

mendaz

mendaz

Ex: The journalist exposed the politician as mendacious. 

El periodista expuso al político como mentiroso.

obtuse
obtuse
[Adjetivo]

slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something

obtuso

obtuso

Ex: The teacher grew frustrated with the obtuse student who seemed unwilling to engage with the material. 

El profesor se frustró con el estudiante obtuso que parecía no querer comprometerse con el material.

overweening
overweening
[Adjetivo]

having too much pride or confidence in oneself

arrogante

arrogante

Ex: She dismissed the advice due to his overweening pride. 

Ella desestimó el consejo debido a su orgullo desmedido.

peremptory
peremptory
[Adjetivo]

demanding immediate obedience, particularly in a way that sounds unfriendly or rude

imperioso

imperioso

Ex: LIsa's peremptory request for the documents was both abrupt and forceful. 

La solicitud perentoria de Lisa para los documentos fue tanto abrupta como enérgica.

perspicacious
perspicacious
[Adjetivo]

quick to understand and judge people, things, and situations accurately

perspicaz

perspicaz

Ex: Jane's perspicacity in assessing people's characters helped her build a strong and trustworthy team. 

La perspicacia de Jane para evaluar el carácter de las personas la ayudó a construir un equipo fuerte y confiable.

picayune
picayune
[Adjetivo]

considered to be of small importance or value

insignificante

insignificante

Ex: The manager refused to waste time on picayune matters and instead prioritized important tasks. 

El gerente se negó a perder el tiempo en asuntos insignificantes y en su lugar priorizó tareas importantes.

prosaic
prosaic
[Adjetivo]

lacking excitement or imagination

prosaico

prosaico

Ex: He was disappointed by the prosaic nature of the film’s ending. 

Estaba decepcionado por la naturaleza prosaica del final de la película.

punctilious
punctilious
[Adjetivo]

paying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail

detallista

detallista

Ex: At the meeting, his punctilious notes captured every point discussed. 

En la reunión, sus notas puntillosas capturaron cada punto discutido.

redoubtable
redoubtable
[Adjetivo]

causing fear due to greatness or being impressive

formidable

formidable

Ex: Facing such a redoubtable opponent in the debate proved to be a formidable challenge. 

Enfrentarse a un oponente tan temible en el debate resultó ser un desafío formidable.

ribald
ribald
[Adjetivo]

vulgar, indecent, or coarse, often with sexual connotations

procaz

procaz

Ex: He was known for his ribald sense of humor, often pushing the boundaries of decency in his jokes. 

Era conocido por su sentido del humor grosero, a menudo llevando al límite los límites de la decencia en sus chistes.

splenetic
splenetic
[Adjetivo]

easily angered or annoyed

malhumorado

malhumorado

Ex: He was known for his splenetic personality, often getting upset over small matters. 

Era conocido por su personalidad esplénética, enfadándose a menudo por pequeñeces.

stolid
stolid
[Adjetivo]

staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions

impasible

impasible

Ex: He gave a stolid performance, displaying little emotion. 

Dio una actuación imperturbable, mostrando poca emoción.

supercilious
supercilious
[Adjetivo]

treating others as if one is superior to them

arrogante

arrogante

Ex: Her supercilious attitude toward the junior staff was noted by management. 

Su actitud altanera hacia el personal junior fue notada por la gerencia.

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