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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
[Sustantivo]

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

aplomo

aplomo

Ex: She answered the difficult questions with the aplomb of an experienced speaker .Ella respondió a las preguntas difíciles con el **aplomo** de una oradora experimentada.
boor
[Sustantivo]

an insensitive and uneducated person who lacks culture and manners

grosero

grosero

Ex: Despite his wealth , he was seen as a boor due to his lack of refinement .A pesar de su riqueza, era visto como un **patán** debido a su falta de refinamiento.
chagrin
[Sustantivo]

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

disgusto

disgusto

Ex: Her chagrin was evident when she discovered she had accidentally sent the email to the wrong recipient .Su **chagrin** era evidente cuando descubrió que había enviado accidentalmente el correo electrónico al destinatario equivocado.
curmudgeon
[Sustantivo]

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

cascarrabias

cascarrabias

Ex: Everyone avoided the curmudgeon who lived next door due to his constant complaints .Todos evitaban al **cascarrabias** que vivía al lado debido a sus constantes quejas.
effrontery
[Sustantivo]

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

descaro

descaro

Ex: She was embarrassed by the effrontery of her friend ’s behavior at the dinner party .Ella estaba avergonzada por **el descaro** del comportamiento de su amigo en la cena.
hauteur
[Sustantivo]

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

altivez

altivez

Ex: His hauteur was evident when he dismissed the suggestions of his team .Su **altivez** era evidente cuando desestimó las sugerencias de su equipo.
insouciance
[Sustantivo]

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

despreocupación

despreocupación

Ex: Her insouciance about the upcoming exam impressed her friends .Su **despreocupación** por el próximo examen impresionó a sus amigos.
to badger
[Verbo]

to repeatedly annoy or harass someone with requests or questions

acosar

acosar

Ex: His friends badgered him into going to the party , even though he did n’t feel like it .Sus amigos lo **acosaron** para que fuera a la fiesta, aunque no tenía ganas.

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

intimidar

intimidar

Ex: The politician browbeat his supporters into agreeing with his controversial proposal .El político **intimidó** a sus seguidores para que aceptaran su propuesta controvertida.
to deign
[Verbo]

to do something in a reluctant and condescending manner

dignarse

dignarse

Ex: They were surprised when she deigned to join their simple gathering .Se sorprendieron cuando ella **se dignó** a unirse a su sencilla reunión.

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

lacerar

lacerar

Ex: Each rejection lacerated his self-esteem , chipping away at his confidence bit by bit .Cada rechazo **laceraba** su autoestima, desgastando su confianza poco a poco.
amenable
[Adjetivo]

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

abierto

abierto

Ex: The committee was amenable to considering alternative proposals .El comité estuvo **dispuesto** a considerar propuestas alternativas.
approbative
[Adjetivo]

displaying approval or praise

aprobatorio

aprobatorio

Ex: Her approbative smile made the winner feel appreciated .Su sonrisa **aprobatoria** hizo que el ganador se sintiera apreciado.
arduous
[Adjetivo]

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

arduo

arduo

Ex: Building the house from scratch was an arduous undertaking .Construir la casa desde cero fue una tarea **ardua**.
avid
[Adjetivo]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

ávido

ávido

Ex: The avid learner is constantly seeking new knowledge and skills to improve himself .El aprendiz **ávido** busca constantemente nuevos conocimientos y habilidades para mejorarse a sí mismo.
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 team 's early lead in the game made them complacent, leading to a surprise comeback by the opposing team .La ventaja temprana del equipo en el juego los hizo **complacientes**, lo que llevó a un sorprendente regreso por parte del equipo contrario.
conversant
[Adjetivo]

knowledgeable or experienced with something

conocedor

conocedor

Ex: The lawyer was conversant with all aspects of the case .El abogado estaba **familiarizado** con todos los aspectos del caso.
craven
[Adjetivo]

not having even the smallest amount of courage

cobarde

cobarde

Ex: He was labeled craven after he backed out of the challenge at the last minute .Fue etiquetado como **cobarde** después de retirarse del desafío en el último minuto.
debonair
[Adjetivo]

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

gallardo, cortés

gallardo, cortés

Ex: In the classic film, the debonair hero captivated audiences with his charisma.En la película clásica, el héroe **elegante** cautivó al público con su carisma.
derelict
[Adjetivo]

neglectful toward obligations and duties

negligente

negligente

Ex: The company suffered losses due to the derelict policies of its previous leadership.La empresa sufrió pérdidas debido a las políticas **negligentes** de su liderazgo anterior.
disquieting
[Adjetivo]

making one feel worried about something

inquietante

inquietante

Ex: The disquieting sight of the dark figure lurking in the shadows filled her with a sense of foreboding .La vista **inquietante** de la figura oscura al acecho en las sombras la llenó de una sensación de presentimiento.
dolorous
[Adjetivo]

causing or displaying great sadness or distress

doloroso

doloroso

Ex: He spoke in a dolorous tone about the recent losses in his life .Habló en un tono **doloroso** sobre las pérdidas recientes en su vida.
fractious
[Adjetivo]

easily getting annoyed, angry, or upset

malhumorado

malhumorado

Ex: She felt frustrated dealing with the fractious customer .Se sintió frustrada al lidiar con el cliente **irritable**.
impervious
[Adjetivo]

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

impermeable

impermeable

Ex: The high-quality paint was impervious to fading and wear .La pintura de alta calidad era **impermeable** al desgaste y a la decoloración.
mendacious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) characterized by lying

mendaz

mendaz

Ex: The mendacious character in the novel constantly deceived everyone around him .El personaje **mentiroso** en la novela engañaba constantemente a todos a su alrededor.
obtuse
[Adjetivo]

slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something

obtuso

obtuso

Ex: The boss 's obtuse leadership style created tension and confusion among the team members .El estilo de liderazgo **obtuso** del jefe creó tensión y confusión entre los miembros del equipo.
overweening
[Adjetivo]

having too much pride or confidence in oneself

arrogante

arrogante

Ex: They resented his overweening belief that he was always right .Resentían su **arrogante** creencia de que siempre tenía razón.
peremptory
[Adjetivo]

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

imperioso

imperioso

Ex: The peremptory behavior of the new supervisor created tension in the office .El comportamiento **perentorio** del nuevo supervisor creó tensión en la oficina.
perspicacious
[Adjetivo]

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

perspicaz

perspicaz

Ex: The perspicacious teacher knows how each student learns best .El maestro **perspicaz** sabe cómo cada estudiante aprende mejor.
picayune
[Adjetivo]

considered to be of small importance or value

insignificante

insignificante

Ex: The politician's opponents tried to discredit him with picayune accusations that had no basis in reality.Los oponentes del político intentaron desacreditarlo con acusaciones **insignificantes** que no tenían base en la realidad.
prosaic
[Adjetivo]

lacking excitement or imagination

prosaico

prosaico

Ex: The novel ’s prosaic descriptions made the story feel lifeless .Las descripciones **prosaicas** de la novela hicieron que la historia se sintiera sin vida.
punctilious
[Adjetivo]

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

detallista

detallista

Ex: Despite the casual setting , his punctilious behavior remained consistent and formal .A pesar del ambiente informal, su comportamiento **puntilloso** se mantuvo constante y formal.
redoubtable
[Adjetivo]

causing fear due to greatness or being impressive

formidable

formidable

Ex: Facing the redoubtable general, the enemy army quickly lost morale.Frente al **temible** general, el ejército enemigo perdió rápidamente la moral.
ribald
[Adjetivo]

vulgar, indecent, or coarse, often with sexual connotations

procaz

procaz

Ex: Her ribald comments at the dinner table left everyone blushing and speechless.Sus comentarios **obscenos** en la mesa dejaron a todos sonrojados y sin palabras.
splenetic
[Adjetivo]

easily angered or annoyed

malhumorado

malhumorado

Ex: The splenetic nature of his comments made it clear he was not in a good mood .La naturaleza **esplénica** de sus comentarios dejó claro que no estaba de buen humor.
stolid
[Adjetivo]

staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions

impasible

impasible

Ex: She sat there with a stolid expression , unaffected by the excitement around her .Ella se sentó allí con una expresión **imperturbable**, sin verse afectada por la emoción a su alrededor.
supercilious
[Adjetivo]

treating others as if one is superior to them

arrogante

arrogante

Ex: She acted with a supercilious air as if everyone else were beneath her .Ella actuó con un aire **altanero** como si todos los demás estuvieran por debajo de ella.
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