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Vocabulario Avanzado para el GRE - ¡La Apariencia Puede Ser Engañosa!

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre apariencia, como "austere", "opaque", "turgid", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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amorphous
[Adjetivo]

not having a fixed structure, shape, or form

amorfo

amorfo

Ex: amorphous foam material expanded to fill the mold , taking on its final shape as it hardened .
austere
[Adjetivo]

simple in design or style and lacking embellishments

austero

austero

Ex: The architect 's design for the new library was austere, reflecting a modern and functional approach .
cadaverous
[Adjetivo]

very thin or pale in a way that is suggestive of an illness

cadavérico

cadavérico

Ex: The ghost in the movie was depicted as cadaverous figure , with sunken eyes and hollow cheeks .
ethereal
[Adjetivo]

extremely delicate, light, as if it belongs to a heavenly realm

etéreo

etéreo

Ex: The cloud formation was so delicate and fluffy that it appeared ethereal in the sky .
heterogeneous
[Adjetivo]

composed of a wide range of different things or people

heterogéneo

heterogéneo

Ex: The neighborhood heterogeneous in terms of architecture , with a mix of modern and historic buildings .
homogeneous
[Adjetivo]

composed of things or people of the same or very similar type

homogéneo

homogéneo

Ex: The company 's workforce was homogeneous, with employees sharing similar educational backgrounds .
incongruous
[Adjetivo]

peculiar and not like what is considered suitable or appropriate for a situation

incongruente

incongruente

Ex: The modern art piece incongruous in the traditional setting of the antique gallery .
lackluster
[Adjetivo]

(of hair or eyes) without shine, sheen, or brightness

apagado

apagado

Ex: The artist 's work lackluster compared to his previous vibrant pieces .
opaque
[Adjetivo]

(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

opaco

opaco

Ex: opaque glass in the bathroom ensured privacy while blocking outside light .
peripheral
[Adjetivo]

relating or belonging to the edge or outer section of something

periférico

periférico

Ex: peripheral sections of the museum house lesser-known artworks that still hold significant cultural value .
pronounced
[Adjetivo]

immediately noticed due to being apparent

pronunciado, marcado, acusado

pronunciado, marcado, acusado

Ex: The difference in temperatures between the two regions was particularly pronounced during the winter months.
sardonic
[Adjetivo]

humorous in a manner that is cruel and disrespectful

sardónico

sardónico

Ex: The comediansardonic jokes about current events crossed the line from humor to outright insult .
specious
[Adjetivo]

falsely giving a pleasing appearance

especioso

especioso

Ex: The lawyerspecious defense was designed to confuse the jury rather than present a solid case .
surreptitious
[Adjetivo]

doing something secretly in an attempt to avoid notice

subrepticio

subrepticio

Ex: The children surreptitious smiles , knowing they were up to mischief .
tenuous
[Adjetivo]

very delicate or thin

coherente

coherente

Ex: He held onto tenuous thread , hoping it would support the weight of the object .
turgid
[Adjetivo]

(of speech or writing) using a serious and elevated style that makes it tedious and complicated

ampuloso, pomposo

ampuloso, pomposo

Ex: The legal document was filled turgid language that made it nearly impossible to understand .

to fit together in a satisfactory or suitable way

encajar

encajar

Ex: The new policies were crafted dovetail with the existing guidelines , ensuring consistency across the organization .

to capture someone's attention and interest completely, in a way that they forget about everything else

cautivar

cautivar

Ex: The intricate details of the intricate mesmerized her , making her lose track of time .
disposition
[Sustantivo]

the inherent qualities that one is normally characterized by

tendencia, propensión

tendencia, propensión

Ex: She has a disposition, always going out of her way to help others .
fringe
[Sustantivo]

the marginal, or outer part of something, such as an area, activity, or group

borde

borde

Ex: Their office was located on fringe of the business district , which provided a quieter working environment .
goose bumps
[Sustantivo]

a state in which little bumps appear on the skin and bodily hair becomes upright because of excitement, cold, or fear

carne de gallina

carne de gallina

Ex: Witnessing the breathtaking sunset over the ocean filled me with awe and gave me goosebumps.
semblance
[Sustantivo]

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

apariencia

apariencia

Ex: Her calm demeanor gave semblance of control , even though she was feeling anxious inside .
eclectic
[Adjetivo]

containing what is best of various ideas, styles, methods, beliefs, etc.

ecléctico

ecléctico

Ex: The university ’s curriculum eclectic, incorporating elements from diverse academic disciplines .
verisimilitude
[Sustantivo]

the state or quality of implying the truth

verosimilitud

verosimilitud

Ex: The actor ’s performance was praised for verisimilitude, making the character ’s emotions feel authentic .
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