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Vocabulario Avanzado para el GRE - Esfuerzos Artísticos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre arte, como "artifact", "epigram", "phony", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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apothegm
apothegm
[Sustantivo]

a clever and concise expression that contains a general truth or principle

apotegma

apotegma

Ex: The philosopher’s apothegm about the nature of happiness provided a succinct perspective on well-being. 

El aforismo del filósofo sobre la naturaleza de la felicidad proporcionó una perspectiva sucinta sobre el bienestar.

anachronism
anachronism
[Sustantivo]

something occurring at a time when it could not have existed or happened

anacronismo

anacronismo

Ex: That law was cited centuries before it was written, an obvious anachronism. 

Esa ley fue citada siglos antes de que fuera escrita, un anacronismo obvio.

artifact
artifact
[Sustantivo]

a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance

artefacto

artefacto

Ex: Each artifact in the exhibit told a story about the civilization that created it. 

Cada artefacto en la exhibición contaba una historia sobre la civilización que lo creó.

buttress
buttress
[Sustantivo]

a protruding structure that supports a building or wall and is made out of bricks or stones

contrafuerte

contrafuerte

Ex: The Romanesque church featured exterior buttresses adorned with decorative carvings, adding to the architectural beauty of the building. 

La iglesia románica presentaba contrafuertes exteriores adornados con tallas decorativas, lo que añadía a la belleza arquitectónica del edificio.

connoisseur
connoisseur
[Sustantivo]

an individual who is an expert of art, food, music, etc. and can judge its quality

conocedor

conocedor

Ex: A connoisseur of fine cuisine, she savored every bite of the meticulously prepared tasting menu, delighting in the harmonious balance of flavors and textures. 

Conocedor de la buena cocina, saboreó cada bocado del menú de degustación meticulosamente preparado, deleitándose con el equilibrio armonioso de sabores y texturas.

counterpoint
counterpoint
[Sustantivo]

a musical composition in which two or more independent melodies are played or sung simultaneously, creating harmony and interplay

contrapunto

contrapunto

Ex: Mastering counterpoint is essential for classical composition. 

El contrapunto es esencial para la composición clásica.

denouement
denouement
[Sustantivo]

the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained

desenlace

desenlace

Ex: The film’s denouement tied up all loose ends, leaving the audience with a sense of closure. 

El desenlace de la película ató todos los cabos sueltos, dejando a la audiencia con una sensación de cierre.

epigram
epigram
[Sustantivo]

a saying that coveys an idea in a manner that is short and witty

epigrama

epigrama

eulogy
eulogy
[Sustantivo]

a text or speech that offers high praise for a person or thing, not necessarily linked to the deceased

elogio

elogio

Ex: The book launch began with a eulogy of the author's previous works and his contribution to literature. 

El lanzamiento del libro comenzó con un elogio de las obras anteriores del autor y su contribución a la literatura.

prolixity
prolixity
[Sustantivo]

the fact of having an excessive number of words that results in being tedious

verbosidad, palabrería

verbosidad, palabrería

Ex: The lawyer's closing argument suffered from prolixity, causing the jury to lose focus as he elaborated on every minor point in exhaustive detail. 

El argumento final del abogado adolecía de prolijidad, lo que hizo que el jurado perdiera el enfoque mientras él elaboraba cada punto menor con un detalle exhaustivo.

raconteur
raconteur
[Sustantivo]

an individual who has the skill of telling stories in a way that is entertaining

anecdotista

anecdotista

Ex: He’s known as a great raconteur, able to turn any ordinary event into a memorable story. 

Es conocido como un gran raconteur, capaz de convertir cualquier evento ordinario en una historia memorable.

rhetoric
rhetoric
[Sustantivo]

the study of techniques and principles for using language effectively, especially in public speaking

retórica

retórica

Ex: The course on rhetoric included exercises in speechwriting and delivery. 

El curso sobre retórica incluía ejercicios de redacción y entrega de discursos.

to inform
to inform
[Verbo]

to characterize or influence a style, behavior, opinion, etc.

afectar

afectar

Ex: The principles of minimalism inform the design aesthetic of the company's products. 

Los principios del minimalismo informan la estética de diseño de los productos de la empresa.

canonical
canonical
[Adjetivo]

according to the rules that are broadly accepted or are official

canónico

canónico

Ex: The film's adaptation was faithful to the canonical storyline of the original novel. 

La adaptación de la película fue fiel a la trama canónica de la novela original.

fanciful
fanciful
[Adjetivo]

coming from the imagination rather than facts

fantasioso

fantasioso

Ex: She spun fanciful stories about faraway lands and magical adventures to entertain her younger siblings. 

Ella inventó historias fantasiosas sobre tierras lejanas y aventuras mágicas para entretener a sus hermanos menores.

figurative
figurative
[Adjetivo]

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

figurado

figurado

Ex: In the figurative sense, the "mountain" he spoke of represented the challenges he faced. 

En sentido figurado, la "montaña" de la que hablaba representaba los desafíos que enfrentaba.

hackneyed
hackneyed
[Adjetivo]

(of phrases, words, ideas, etc.) used so much that it has lost its effect, interest, or originality

trillado

trillado

Ex: The novel's hackneyed dialogue made the characters seem predictable and clichéd. 

El diálogo trillado de la novela hizo que los personajes parecieran predecibles y clichés.

kafkaesque
kafkaesque
[Adjetivo]

resembling Franz Kafka's works in being extremely nightmarish, bizarre, and confusing

kafkiano

kafkiano

Ex: The film's kafkaesque plot twists kept the audience on edge, blurring the lines between reality and delusion. 

Los giros kafkianos de la trama de la película mantuvieron al público en vilo, difuminando las líneas entre la realidad y el delirio.

limpid
limpid
[Adjetivo]

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

transparente

transparente

Ex: The poem’s limpid verses conveyed deep emotions with a simplicity that resonated with many. 

Los versos limpios del poema transmitían emociones profundas con una simplicidad que resonó en muchos.

macabre
macabre
[Adjetivo]

disturbing and fear inducing due to its connection with death, murder, violence, etc.

macabro

macabro

Ex: The artist's macabre paintings depicted eerie, deathly scenes that fascinated and disturbed viewers. 

Las pinturas macabras del artista representaban escenas espeluznantes y mortuorias que fascinaban y perturbaban a los espectadores.

mellifluous
mellifluous
[Adjetivo]

(of sounds) smooth, pleasant, and sweet to the ear

melifluo

melifluo

Ex: The gentle rustle of leaves and the mellifluous chirping of birds created a serene atmosphere in the garden. 

El suave crujir de las hojas y el melifluo canto de los pájaros crearon una atmósfera serena en el jardín.

objective
objective
[Adjetivo]

having an existence that is independent of personal perception or interpretation

objective

objective

Ex: Objective knowledge is not influenced by personal beliefs. 

El conocimiento objetivo no está influenciado por creencias personales.

phantasmagorical

seeming unreal, confusing, and dream-like

fantasmagórico

fantasmagórico

Ex: The novel’s phantasmagorical plot twists kept readers guessing and questioning what was real. 

Los giros fantasmagóricos de la novela mantuvieron a los lectores adivinando y cuestionando qué era real.

phony
phony
[Adjetivo]

not based on honesty or truth and intended to mislead others

falso

falso

Ex: The phony charity solicited donations for a cause that didn't exist, scamming well-meaning donors. 

La organización benéfica falsa solicitó donaciones para una causa que no existía, estafando a donantes bienintencionados.

posthumous
posthumous
[Adjetivo]

referring to something that happens, is published, or is awarded after the death of the person to whom it relates

póstumo

póstumo

Ex: He was honored with a posthumous medal for bravery during the ceremony. 

Fue honrado con una medalla póstuma por valentía durante la ceremonia.

subjective
subjective
[Adjetivo]

existing within one's mind and dependent on one's perspective rather than reality

subjetivo

subjetivo

Ex: Dreams provide a subjective experience unique to each person. 

Los sueños proporcionan una experiencia subjetiva única para cada persona.

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