Vocabulario Avanzado para el GRE - Aspectos y Modales

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

aplomo

an insensitive and uneducated person who lacks culture and manners

grosero

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

disgusto

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

cascarrabias

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

descaro

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

altivez

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

despreocupación

to repeatedly and annoyingly ask someone something, particularly as a way of persuasion

acosar

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

intimidar

to do something in a reluctant and condescending manner

dignarse

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

lacerar

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

abierto

displaying approval or praise

aprobatorio

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

arduo

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

ávido

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

knowledgeable or experienced with something

conocedor

not having even the smallest amount of courage

cobarde

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

gallardo

neglectful toward obligations and duties

negligente

making one feel worried about something

inquietante

causing or displaying great sadness or distress

doloroso

easily getting annoyed, angry, or upset

malhumorado

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

impermeable

(of a person) characterized by lying

mendaz

slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something

obtuso

having too much pride or confidence in oneself

arrogante

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

imperioso

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

perspicaz

considered to be of small importance or value

insignificante

plain, ordinary, and lacking excitement or imagination

prosaico

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

detallista

causing fear due to greatness or being impressive

formidable

vulgar, indecent, or coarse, often with sexual connotations

procaz

easily angered or annoyed

malhumorado

staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions

impasible

treating others as if one is superior to them

arrogante