Vocabulario Avanzado para el GRE - Éxito y Fracaso

to determine something with certainty by careful examination or investigation

establecer

a thing that is essential or desired

desiderátum

to completely confuse someone

despistar

a certain stage or point in an activity, a process, or a series of events, particularly important

coyuntura

a state of being perplexed or uncertain about how to proceed in a situation that is difficult

dilema

an individual who regularly questions and doubts the validity of ideas, beliefs, or information, particularly those that are commonly accepted

escéptico

having reasons that are acceptable and valid

justificado

to fail at accomplishing an obligation, particularly a financial one

no pagar

bad in a noticeable and extreme way

atroz

having the potential of being done successfully

factible

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

feliz

a period in which someone or something was at its height of success, fame, or strength

apogeo

highly distinguished, admired, or well-known due to exceptional and outstanding characteristics or features

ilustre

to create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress

impedir

doing or happening unintentionally or accidentally

involuntario

something that is used as an encouraging and motivating factor

incentivo

cannot be endured due to being extremely annoying, uncomfortable, or unpleasant

insufrible

complex and difficult to understand due to many connected parts

complicado

the admiration, praise, and recognition someone receives for their achievements, deeds, or social standing

prestigio

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

oneroso

a small excusable offense or mistake

pecadillo

the state in which a person or thing is of the highest importance, rank, or power

primacía

to experience or express the feeling of fear

temblar

to gain something, particularly something beneficial, as the result of one's actions

cosechar

intending to correct or improve a thing that is unsuccessful or wrong

correctivo

failing to give the needed amount of attention and care toward fulfilling one's obligations

negligente

to make a decision with determination

decidir

a delightful feeling gained from other people's misfortunes or troubles

alegría por la desgracia ajena

the fact of accidentally experiencing or discovering something that is pleasant or valuable

serendipia

possessing a lot of physical strength

fornido

to stop something, particularly something undesirable, from developing or spreading

detener

the use of deceptive methods or devices to achieve something

subterfugio

(of circumstances) unlikely to result in success

no propicio

cannot do what it is intended to successfully

inviable

capable of living, growing, or developing successfully, often in a particular environment or under specific conditions

viable

not sufficient in amount, quality, or degree

deficiente

to prevent the occurrence or achievement of something

obstaculizar