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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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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE
affluent
[Adjetivo]

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

próspero

próspero

Ex: affluent couple donated generously to local charities and cultural institutions .
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: ascetic lifestyle often involved long periods of solitude and contemplation .
base
[Adjetivo]

completely lacking moral or honorable purpose or character

vil

vil

disinterested
[Adjetivo]

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

desinteresado

desinteresado

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 dispassionate tone , providing a balanced view of the situation .
egalitarian
[Adjetivo]

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

igualitario

igualitario

equitable
[Adjetivo]

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

equitativo

equitativo

expansive
[Adjetivo]

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

expansivo

expansivo

impartial
[Adjetivo]

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

imparcial

imparcial

Ex: The organizationimpartial stance on political matters ensured that all opinions were respected .
mundane
[Adjetivo]

lacking the ability to arouse interest or cause excitement

prosaico

prosaico

profligate
[Adjetivo]

acting in a shameless, overindulgent, and immoral manner

libertino

libertino

rustic
[Adjetivo]

associated with the lifestyle of the countryside and rural areas

rústico

rústico

sanctimonious
[Adjetivo]

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

santurrón

santurrón

Ex: sanctimonious nature of his public persona was at odds with his private actions .
spartan
[Adjetivo]

characterized by strict self-discipline, frugality, or simplicity

espartano

espartano

unforthcoming
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to reveal information or offer assistance

reservado

reservado

apostasy
[Sustantivo]

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

apostasía

apostasía

Ex: The debate apostasy often centers on issues of freedom and the right to change one 's beliefs .
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 arriviste, striving to gain acceptance among the old money families .
chauvinism
[Sustantivo]

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

chovinismo

chovinismo

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

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 hierarchy was rigid , with ranks ranging from general to private , each with specific duties and responsibilities .
inequity
[Sustantivo]

a situation or something that is lacking in equality or fairness

inequidad

inequidad

mendicant
[Sustantivo]

a person who begs other people for food and money

mendigo

mendigo

notoriety
[Sustantivo]

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

mala fama

mala fama

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 pariah in the industry , leading to widespread boycotts .
parvenu
[Sustantivo]

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

advenedizo

advenedizo

powwow
[Sustantivo]

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

asamblea de indígenas norteamericanos

asamblea de indígenas norteamericanos

Ex: powwow provided an opportunity for younger generations to learn about and connect with their cultural heritage .
rank
[Sustantivo]

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

grupo

grupo

reprobate
[Sustantivo]

an individual who lacks morality and principle

réprobo

réprobo

standing
[Sustantivo]

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

posición

posición

virago
[Sustantivo]

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

virago

virago

to come together in order to achieve a common goal

fusionarse

fusionarse

to deface
[Verbo]

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

pintarrajear

pintarrajear

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

profanar

profanar

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

difundir

difundir

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

convertir

convertir

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