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Vocabulario Avanzado para el GRE - Éxito y Fracaso

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre éxito y fracaso, como "skeptic", "halcyon", "kudos", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE
to ascertain

to determine something with certainty by careful examination or investigation

establecer

establecer

Ex: The doctor ascertained the diagnosis by performing various medical tests. 

El médico determinó el diagnóstico realizando varias pruebas médicas.

desideratum
desideratum
[Sustantivo]

a thing that is essential or desired

desiderátum

desiderátum

Ex: Access to clean water remains a vital desideratum for many developing countries. 

El acceso al agua limpia sigue siendo un desideratum vital para muchos países en desarrollo.

to flummox
to flummox
[Verbo]

to completely confuse someone

despistar

despistar

Ex: The complicated instructions for assembling the furniture flummoxed the new homeowners, causing them to seek help. 

Las instrucciones complicadas para armar los muebles desconcertaron a los nuevos dueños de casa, lo que les hizo buscar ayuda.

juncture
juncture
[Sustantivo]

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

coyuntura

coyuntura

Ex: The project is at a juncture where we need to finalize the design before moving forward. 

El proyecto está en un punto donde necesitamos finalizar el diseño antes de seguir adelante.

quandary
quandary
[Sustantivo]

a state of uncertainty about what decision to make in a challenging situation

dilema

dilema

Ex: They found themselves in a quandary over which path to take. 

Se encontraron en un dilema sobre qué camino tomar.

skeptic
skeptic
[Sustantivo]

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

escéptico

escéptico

Ex: The philosopher was known for his reputation as a skeptic, challenging established beliefs and ideologies. 

El filósofo era conocido por su reputación de escéptico, desafiando creencias e ideologías establecidas.

warranted
warranted
[Adjetivo]

having reasons that are acceptable and valid

justificado

justificado

Ex: The delay in the project was warranted due to unforeseen technical difficulties. 

El retraso en el proyecto estaba justificado debido a dificultades técnicas imprevistas.

to default
to default
[Verbo]

to fail at accomplishing an obligation, particularly a financial one

no pagar

no pagar

Ex: The company faced severe consequences after defaulting on its debt payments. 

La empresa enfrentó graves consecuencias después de incumplir con sus pagos de deuda.

egregious
egregious
[Adjetivo]

bad in a noticeable and extreme way

atroz

atroz

Ex: His egregious disregard for safety regulations endangered the lives of his coworkers. 

Su flagrante desprecio por las normas de seguridad puso en peligro la vida de sus compañeros de trabajo.

feasible
feasible
[Adjetivo]

having the potential of being done successfully

factible

factible

Ex: The engineer presented a feasible solution to the problem, taking into account technical constraints and budgetary limitations. 

El ingeniero presentó una solución factible al problema, teniendo en cuenta las limitaciones técnicas y presupuestarias.

halcyon
halcyon
[Adjetivo]

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

feliz

feliz

Ex: During the company's halcyon years, profits soared, and employees were highly satisfied. 

Durante los años halcyon de la compañía, los beneficios se dispararon y los empleados estaban muy satisfechos.

heyday
heyday
[Sustantivo]

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

apogeo

apogeo

Ex: In its heyday, the amusement park attracted visitors from all over the country. 

En su auge, el parque de atracciones atraía visitantes de todo el país.

illustrious
illustrious
[Adjetivo]

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

ilustre

ilustre

Ex: The illustrious writer Jane Austen won high acclaim for her notable works. 

La ilustre escritora Jane Austen obtuvo gran reconocimiento por sus notables obras.

to impede
to impede
[Verbo]

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

impedir

impedir

Ex: The language barrier may impede effective communication in a multicultural team. 

La barrera del idioma puede impedir una comunicación efectiva en un equipo multicultural.

inadvertent
inadvertent
[Adjetivo]

occurring unintentionally or without deliberate thought or planning

involuntario

involuntario

Ex: The driver made an inadvertent wrong turn and ended up in an unfamiliar neighborhood. 

El conductor hizo un giro involuntario y terminó en un vecindario desconocido.

incentive
incentive
[Sustantivo]

something that is used as an encouraging and motivating factor

incentivo

incentivo

Ex: The company offered a bonus as an incentive for employees to meet their sales targets. 

La empresa ofreció un bono como incentivo para que los empleados cumplieran sus objetivos de ventas.

insufferable
insufferable
[Adjetivo]

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

insufrible

insufrible

involved
involved
[Adjetivo]

complex and difficult to understand due to many connected parts

complicado

complicado

Ex: She found herself lost in the involved legal language of the contract. 

Se encontró perdida en el lenguaje legal complicado del contrato.

kudos
kudos
[Sustantivo]

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

prestigio

prestigio

Ex: His groundbreaking research earned him widespread kudos in the scientific community. 

Su investigación innovadora le valió elogios generalizados en la comunidad científica.

onerous
onerous
[Adjetivo]

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

oneroso

oneroso

Ex: The task of organizing the event fell on her shoulders, and she soon realized it was more onerous than she had anticipated. 

La tarea de organizar el evento cayó sobre sus hombros, y pronto se dio cuenta de que era más onerosa de lo que había anticipado.

peccadillo
peccadillo
[Sustantivo]

a small excusable offense or mistake

pecadillo

pecadillo

Ex: Flirting at a party was dismissed as an inessential peccadillo rather than a breach of faith. 

Coquetear en una fiesta fue descartado como un pecadillo inesencial en lugar de una ruptura de fe.

primacy
primacy
[Sustantivo]

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

primacía

primacía

Ex: The primacy of environmental concerns drove the new policy initiatives in the government. 

La primacía de las preocupaciones ambientales impulsó las nuevas iniciativas políticas en el gobierno.

to quail
to quail
[Verbo]

to experience or express the feeling of fear

temblar

temblar

Ex: He could see her quail with apprehension as the dark clouds gathered overhead. 

Podía ver que ella temblaba de aprensión mientras las nubes oscuras se acumulaban sobre ellos.

to reap
to reap
[Verbo]

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

cosechar

cosechar

Ex: Investing wisely in the stock market can allow you to reap financial gains over time. 

Invertir sabiamente en el mercado de valores puede permitirte cosechar ganancias financieras con el tiempo.

remedial
remedial
[Adjetivo]

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

correctivo

correctivo

Ex: The book offered a remedial guide to understanding the complex concepts introduced in the previous chapters. 

El libro ofreció una guía correctiva para comprender los conceptos complejos introducidos en los capítulos anteriores.

remiss
remiss
[Adjetivo]

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

negligente

negligente

Ex: The company was remiss in maintaining workplace safety standards, leading to several accidents. 

La empresa fue negligente en el mantenimiento de los estándares de seguridad en el lugar de trabajo, lo que provocó varios accidentes.

to resolve
to resolve
[Verbo]

to make a decision with determination

decidir

decidir

Ex: They resolved to work together to find a solution to the problem. 

Ellos se resolvieron a trabajar juntos para encontrar una solución al problema.

schadenfreude
schadenfreude
[Sustantivo]

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

alegría por la desgracia ajena

alegría por la desgracia ajena

Ex: Her schadenfreude was evident when she laughed at her competitor’s misstep during the competition. 

Su schadenfreude era evidente cuando se rió del tropiezo de su competidor durante la competición.

serendipity
serendipity
[Sustantivo]

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

serendipia

serendipia

Ex: His serendipity in finding a rare coin in his grandfather’s attic made him a wealthy collector. 

Su serendipia al encontrar una moneda rara en el ático de su abuelo lo convirtió en un coleccionista adinerado.

stalwart
stalwart
[Adjetivo]

possessing a lot of physical strength

fornido

fornido

Ex: The stalwart lumberjack swung his axe with precision, chopping through the thick tree trunk in minutes. 

El leñador robusto balanceó su hacha con precisión, cortando el grueso tronco del árbol en minutos.

to stem
to stem
[Verbo]

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

detener

detener

Ex: The implementation of strict environmental regulations aims to stem the pollution of rivers. 

La implementación de estrictas regulaciones ambientales tiene como objetivo detener la contaminación de los ríos.

subterfuge
subterfuge
[Sustantivo]

the use of deceptive methods or devices to achieve something

subterfugio

subterfugio

Ex: His elaborate subterfuge involved fake documents and misleading statements to get what he wanted. 

Su elaborado subterfugio involucraba documentos falsos y declaraciones engañosas para obtener lo que quería.

unpropitious
unpropitious
[Adjetivo]

(of circumstances) unlikely to result in success

no propicio

no propicio

Ex: The economic climate was unpropitious for starting a new business venture. 

El clima económico era desfavorable para iniciar un nuevo negocio.

unviable
unviable
[Adjetivo]

cannot do what it is intended to successfully

inviable

inviable

Ex: The construction site was found to be unviable due to environmental and logistical issues. 

El sitio de construcción fue considerado inviable debido a problemas ambientales y logísticos.

viable
viable
[Adjetivo]

(of biological organisms) capable of living or growing, often in a particular environment or under specific conditions

viable

viable

Ex: The seeds are viable and should sprout once planted in the right conditions. 

Las semillas son viables y deberían brotar una vez plantadas en las condiciones adecuadas.

wanting
wanting
[Adjetivo]

not sufficient in amount, quality, or degree

deficiente

deficiente

Ex: The initial draft of the proposal was wanting and required significant revisions. 

El borrador inicial de la propuesta era insuficiente y requería revisiones significativas.

to stymie
to stymie
[Verbo]

to prevent the occurrence or achievement of something

obstaculizar

obstaculizar

Ex: The legal obstacles stymied the company's plans to expand into new markets. 

Los obstáculos legales frustraron los planes de la empresa para expandirse a nuevos mercados.

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