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Vocabulario Avanzado para el GRE - Sociedad Civil y Religiosidad

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre sociedad y religión, como "base", "rustic", "gaffe", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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affluent
[Adjetivo]

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

próspero

próspero

Ex: The affluent couple donated generously to local charities and cultural institutions .La pareja **adinerada** donó generosamente a organizaciones benéficas e instituciones culturales locales.
ascetic
[Adjetivo]

following a strict lifestyle where one practices self-discipline and denies oneself of any form of pleasure, particularly due to religious reasons

ascético

ascético

Ex: The ascetic lifestyle often involved long periods of solitude and contemplation .El estilo de vida **ascético** a menudo implicaba largos períodos de soledad y contemplación.
base
[Adjetivo]

completely lacking moral or honorable purpose or character

vil

vil

Ex: The company's decision to cut corners for profit was seen as base by many.La decisión de la empresa de cortar esquinas para obtener beneficios fue vista como **baja** por muchos.
disinterested
[Adjetivo]

not being involved in a situation or benefiting from it, thus able to act fairly

desinteresado

desinteresado

Ex: The judge's disinterested rulings were crucial for maintaining justice in the courtroom.Las decisiones **desinteresadas** del juez fueron cruciales para mantener la justicia en la sala del tribunal.
dispassionate
[Adjetivo]

not letting one's emotions influence one's judgment and decisions, thus able to stay rational and fair

desapasionado

desapasionado

Ex: The report was written in a dispassionate tone , providing a balanced view of the situation .El informe fue escrito en un tono **desapasionado**, proporcionando una visión equilibrada de la situación.
egalitarian
[Adjetivo]

supporting the notion that all humans are equal and should be given equal rights

igualitario

igualitario

Ex: Egalitarian values are fundamental to democracy , ensuring that every voice is heard and every person is valued .Los valores **igualitarios** son fundamentales para la democracia, asegurando que cada voz sea escuchada y cada persona sea valorada.
equitable
[Adjetivo]

ensuring fairness and impartiality, so everyone gets what they rightfully deserve

equitativo

equitativo

Ex: The school implemented equitable practices to support students from diverse backgrounds .La escuela implementó prácticas **equitativas** para apoyar a estudiantes de diversos orígenes.
expansive
[Adjetivo]

having a generous and friendly personality with a willingness to engage in conversations

expansivo

expansivo

Ex: His expansive friendliness and willingness to listen made him a beloved figure in the community .Su amabilidad **expansiva** y su disposición para escuchar lo convirtieron en una figura querida en la comunidad.
impartial
[Adjetivo]

not favoring a particular party in a way that enables one to act or decide fairly

imparcial

imparcial

Ex: The organization ’s impartial stance on political matters ensured that all opinions were respected .La postura **imparcial** de la organización en asuntos políticos aseguró que todas las opiniones fueran respetadas.
mundane
[Adjetivo]

lacking the ability to arouse interest or cause excitement

prosaico

prosaico

Ex: The mundane routine of daily life made her yearn for something more exciting .La rutina **mundana** de la vida diaria le hacía anhelar algo más emocionante.
profligate
[Adjetivo]

acting in a shameless, overindulgent, and immoral manner

libertino

libertino

Ex: The club 's profligate parties became infamous for their excess and lack of restraint .Las fiestas **disolutas** del club se hicieron famosas por su exceso y falta de moderación.
rustic
[Adjetivo]

associated with the lifestyle of the countryside and rural areas

rústico

rústico

Ex: His artwork often depicted rustic scenes , capturing the beauty of rural landscapes .Su obra de arte a menudo representaba escenas **rústicas**, capturando la belleza de los paisajes rurales.
sanctimonious
[Adjetivo]

attempting to showcase how one believes to be morally or religiously superior

santurrón

santurrón

Ex: The sanctimonious nature of his public persona was at odds with his private actions .La naturaleza **santurrona** de su persona pública estaba en desacuerdo con sus acciones privadas.
spartan
[Adjetivo]

characterized by strict self-discipline, frugality, or simplicity

espartano

espartano

Ex: In the face of adversity , she displayed a spartan resolve , facing challenges head-on with courage and fortitude .Ante la adversidad, mostró una determinación **espartana**, enfrentando los desafíos con coraje y fortaleza.
unforthcoming
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to reveal information or offer assistance

reservado

reservado

Ex: Despite repeated requests, the company remained unforthcoming about the details of the merger.A pesar de las repetidas solicitudes, la compañía se mantuvo **poco cooperativa** sobre los detalles de la fusión.
apostasy
[Sustantivo]

the act of abandoning a religious or political belief that one used to hold

apostasía

apostasía

Ex: The debate over apostasy often centers on issues of freedom and the right to change one 's beliefs .El debate sobre **la apostasía** a menudo se centra en cuestiones de libertad y el derecho a cambiar las creencias propias.
arriviste
[Sustantivo]

an individual who is either new to a higher society or trying to get into it, and is looking for their approval

arribista

arribista

Ex: Her sudden wealth made her an arriviste, striving to gain acceptance among the old money families .Su riqueza repentina la convirtió en una **arribista**, esforzándose por ganar aceptación entre las familias de dinero antiguo.
chauvinism
[Sustantivo]

the extreme belief in the superiority of one's gender, race, country, or group

chovinismo

chovinismo

Ex: The coach 's chauvinism led to unfair treatment of players based on their gender .El **chovinismo** del entrenador llevó a un trato injusto de los jugadores basado en su género.
gaffe
[Sustantivo]

a thing that was done or said in a social or public situation that is considered to be an embarrassing or tactless mistake

plancha

plancha

Ex: The news anchor ’s on-air gaffe resulted in a flurry of corrections and apologies .El **desliz** en vivo del presentador de noticias resultó en una ráfaga de correcciones y disculpas.
hierarchy
[Sustantivo]

the grouping of people into different levels or ranks according to their power or importance within a society or system

jerarquía

jerarquía

Ex: The military hierarchy was rigid , with ranks ranging from general to private , each with specific duties and responsibilities .La **jerarquía** militar era rígida, con rangos que iban desde el general hasta el soldado raso, cada uno con deberes y responsabilidades específicas.
inequity
[Sustantivo]

a situation or something that is lacking in equality or fairness

inequidad

inequidad

Ex: She spoke out against the inequity in the education system , which disadvantaged underprivileged students .Ella habló en contra de **la inequidad** en el sistema educativo, que perjudicaba a los estudiantes desfavorecidos.
mendicant
[Sustantivo]

a person who begs other people for food and money

mendigo

mendigo

Ex: The film portrayed the life of a mendicant as both challenging and poignant .La película retrató la vida de un **mendigo** como desafiante y conmovedora.
notoriety
[Sustantivo]

the state of having a widespread negative reputation due to a bad or disapproving behavior or characteristic

mala fama

mala fama

Ex: His actions were marked by notoriety, making him a subject of public criticism .Sus acciones estuvieron marcadas por la **notoriedad**, convirtiéndolo en objeto de crítica pública.
pariah
[Sustantivo]

an individual who is avoided and not liked, accepted, or respected by society or a group of people

paria

paria

Ex: The company ’s unethical practices made it a pariah in the industry , leading to widespread boycotts .Las prácticas poco éticas de la empresa la convirtieron en un **paria** en la industria, lo que llevó a boicots generalizados.
parvenu
[Sustantivo]

a low-born individual who has gained quick and unexpected power, success, or wealth

advenedizo

advenedizo

Ex: The parvenu struggled to fit into elite circles , often feeling out of place among old money families .El **parvenu** luchó por encajar en los círculos de la élite, sintiéndose a menudo fuera de lugar entre las familias de dinero antiguo.
powwow
[Sustantivo]

a traditional ceremony of Native Americans in which they gather, dance, and sing

asamblea de indígenas norteamericanos

asamblea de indígenas norteamericanos

Ex: The powwow provided an opportunity for younger generations to learn about and connect with their cultural heritage .El **powwow** brindó una oportunidad para que las generaciones más jóvenes aprendieran y se conectaran con su herencia cultural.
rank
[Sustantivo]

(plural) the people who collectively form a particular group or organization

grupo

grupo

Ex: The political candidate 's popularity among the ranks of young voters was a key factor in the campaign 's success .La popularidad del candidato político entre los **rangos** de los votantes jóvenes fue un factor clave en el éxito de la campaña.
reprobate
[Sustantivo]

an individual who lacks morality and principle

réprobo

réprobo

Ex: The reprobate was the subject of gossip and disdain , viewed by many as a symbol of moral decay .El **réprobo** fue objeto de chismes y desdén, visto por muchos como un símbolo de decadencia moral.
standing
[Sustantivo]

a person's reputation, status, or position within a system, society, or organization

posición

posición

Ex: The company worked hard to improve its standing after a period of poor performance and negative publicity .La empresa trabajó duro para mejorar su **reputación** después de un período de bajo rendimiento y publicidad negativa.
virago
[Sustantivo]

a woman who is loud, ill-tempered, and aggressive

virago

virago

Ex: His description of his boss as a virago was a reflection of their difficult working relationship .Su descripción de su jefe como una **arpía** era un reflejo de su difícil relación laboral.

to come together in order to achieve a common goal

fusionarse

fusionarse

Ex: The team has coalesced around a new strategy to improve efficiency .El equipo se ha **unido** en torno a una nueva estrategia para mejorar la eficiencia.
to deface
[Verbo]

to ruin or damage something's appearance, particularly by writing or sketching on it

pintarrajear

pintarrajear

Ex: The group was defacing the park benches when the police arrived .El grupo estaba **desfigurando** los bancos del parque cuando llegó la policía.

to insult or damage something that people greatly respect or consider holy, particularly a place

profanar

profanar

Ex: The cemetery had been desecrated before the local authorities could respond .El cementerio había sido **profanado** antes de que las autoridades locales pudieran responder.

to spread information, ideas, or knowledge to a wide audience

difundir

difundir

Ex: By next year , the new educational initiative will have disseminated crucial knowledge to thousands of students .Para el próximo año, la nueva iniciativa educativa habrá **diseminado** conocimientos cruciales a miles de estudiantes.

to attempt to persuade a person into accepting one's beliefs, particularly political or religious ones

convertir

convertir

Ex: By the time the campaign ended , he had proselytized extensively and garnered significant support .Para cuando terminó la campaña, había **proselitizado** ampliamente y obtenido un apoyo significativo.
Vocabulario Avanzado para el GRE
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