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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
[Sustantivo]

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

apotegma

apotegma

Ex: The motivational speaker ’s speech was peppered apothegms that resonated with the audience .El discurso del orador motivacional estaba salpicado de **aforismos** que resonaron con la audiencia.
anachronism
[Sustantivo]

an object, person, or event that is out of place in terms of time or context, often appearing in a historical setting before its actual invention or introduction

anacronismo

anacronismo

Ex: anachronism of a medieval knight wielding a firearm in a historical reenactment drew criticism from historians and enthusiasts for its inaccuracies .El **anacronismo** de un caballero medieval empuñando un arma de fuego en una recreación histórica generó críticas por parte de historiadores y entusiastas debido a sus inexactitudes.
artifact
[Sustantivo]

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

artefacto

artefacto

Ex: artifact, a beautifully carved statue , was a significant find that helped date the historical site .Este **artefacto**, una estatua bellamente tallada, fue un hallazgo significativo que ayudó a fechar el sitio histórico.
buttress
[Sustantivo]

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

contrafuerte

contrafuerte

Ex: The Gothic revival mansion had buttresses that added a sense of drama and verticality to its façade , evoking the spirit of medieval architecture .La mansión del renacimiento gótico tenía **contrafuertes** ornamentales que añadían un sentido de drama y verticalidad a su fachada, evocando el espíritu de la arquitectura medieval.
connoisseur
[Sustantivo]

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

conocedor

conocedor

Ex: The connoisseur curated a playlist spanning genres and eras , showcasing lesser-known gems alongside timeless classics for an eclectic listening experience .El **conocedor** de música curó una lista de reproducción que abarca géneros y épocas, mostrando gemas menos conocidas junto a clásicos atemporales para una experiencia auditiva ecléctica.
counterpoint
[Sustantivo]

a musical technique that consists of mixing two or more separate melodies into one harmony

contrapunto

contrapunto

Ex: counterpoint is essential for understanding the complexity and beauty of Baroque music , as it involves the interplay of several melodic lines .Estudiar el **contrapunto** es esencial para comprender la complejidad y belleza de la música barroca, ya que implica la interacción de varias líneas melódicas.
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: After a thrilling climax , the noveldenouement provided a satisfying resolution to all the conflicts .Después de un clímax emocionante, el **desenlace** de la novela proporcionó una resolución satisfactoria a todos los conflictos.
epigram
[Sustantivo]

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

epigrama

epigrama

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 scientist 's discovery received eulogy in the international conference , marking its significance in the field .El descubrimiento del científico recibió un **elogio** en la conferencia internacional, marcando su importancia en el campo.
prolixity
[Sustantivo]

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

verbosidad, palabrería

verbosidad, palabrería

Ex: The editor advised the writer to avoid prolixity by cutting unnecessary words and focusing on concise, impactful statements to maintain the readers' interest.El editor aconsejó al escritor que evitara la **prolijidad** eliminando palabras innecesarias y centrándose en declaraciones concisas e impactantes para mantener el interés de los lectores.
raconteur
[Sustantivo]

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

anecdotista

anecdotista

Ex: The author ’s background as raconteur shone through in his vividly detailed novels .El trasfondo del autor como **raconteur** brilló en sus novelas vívidamente detalladas.
rhetoric
[Sustantivo]

the study of the rules and different methods of using language in a way that is effective

retórica

retórica

Ex: rhetoric is often associated with persuasion , it also serves as a tool for critical analysis , enabling individuals to deconstruct arguments , identify fallacies , and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies .Aunque la **retórica** a menudo se asocia con la persuasión, también sirve como una herramienta para el análisis crítico, permitiendo a los individuos deconstruir argumentos, identificar falacias y evaluar la efectividad de las estrategias de comunicación.
to inform
[Verbo]

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

afectar

afectar

Ex: Traditional inform the customs and rituals observed in the community 's ceremonies .Los valores tradicionales **informan** las costumbres y rituales observados en las ceremonias de la comunidad.
canonical
[Adjetivo]

according to the rules that are broadly accepted or are official

canónico

canónico

Ex: Her interpretation of the historical event was canonical sources recognized by experts .Su interpretación del evento histórico se basó en fuentes **canónicas** reconocidas por los expertos.
fanciful
[Adjetivo]

coming from the imagination rather than facts

fantasioso

fantasioso

Ex: His excuses for being late were fanciful and lacking in truth , leading his friends to doubt their validity .Sus excusas por llegar tarde a menudo eran **imaginativas** y carecían de verdad, lo que hacía que sus amigos dudaran de su validez.
figurative
[Adjetivo]

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

figurado

figurado

Ex: Understanding figurative meaning of the idiom requires knowledge of cultural context .Entender el significado **figurativo** del modismo requiere conocimiento del contexto cultural.
hackneyed
[Adjetivo]

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

trillado

trillado

Ex: The use hackneyed phrases in the advertisement made it less impactful .El uso de frases **trilladas** en el anuncio lo hizo menos impactante.
kafkaesque
[Adjetivo]

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

kafkiano

kafkiano

Ex: The abandoned building had a kafkaesque quality, with its distorted hallways and unsettling atmosphere.El edificio abandonado tenía una cualidad **kafkiana**, con sus pasillos distorsionados y su atmósfera inquietante.
limpid
[Adjetivo]

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

transparente

transparente

Ex: limpid harmony of the choir provided a beautiful and straightforward listening experience for the audience .La armonía **límpida** del coro proporcionó una experiencia auditiva hermosa y sencilla para el público.
macabre
[Adjetivo]

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

macabro

macabro

Ex: The macabre setting of the old, abandoned asylum was perfect for the horror movie.El escenario **macabro** del viejo asilo abandonado era perfecto para la película de terror.
mellifluous
[Adjetivo]

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

melifluo

melifluo

Ex: Listening to classical music can have mellifluous effect on the mind , promoting relaxation and inner peace .Escuchar música clásica puede tener un efecto **melifluo** en la mente, promoviendo la relajación y la paz interior.
objective
[Adjetivo]

having an existence that is independent of personal perception or interpretation

objective

objective

Ex: Some philosophers claim that truth is objective.Algunos filósofos afirman que la verdad es completamente **objetiva**.

seeming unreal, confusing, and dream-like

fantasmagórico

fantasmagórico

Ex: phantasmagorical hallucinations were both mesmerizing and unsettling , blurring the line between reality and illusion .Sus alucinaciones **fantasmagóricas** eran a la vez fascinantes y inquietantes, difuminando la línea entre la realidad y la ilusión.
phony
[Adjetivo]

not based on honesty or truth and intended to mislead others

falso

falso

Ex: phony signature on the document was quickly discovered during the investigation .La firma **falsa** en el documento fue descubierta rápidamente durante la investigación.
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: She received posthumous degree from the university , acknowledging her academic achievements after her death .Recibió un título **póstumo** de la universidad, reconociendo sus logros académicos después de su muerte.
subjective
[Adjetivo]

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

subjetivo

subjetivo

Ex: Aesthetic preferences subjective, influenced by personal taste .Las preferencias estéticas siguen siendo **subjetivas**, influenciadas por el gusto personal.
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