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Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre ciencias, como "distill", "eclipse", "jargon", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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cartography
[Sustantivo]

a branch of science and art that consists of creating maps

cartografía

cartografía

Ex: Cartography blends science and art in map-making .La **cartografía** combina ciencia y arte en la creación de mapas.

to think about something with regard to its condition and relating information so as to understand it better

contextualizar

contextualizar

Ex: The research team worked to contextualize the findings within the broader scientific debate .El equipo de investigación trabajó para **contextualizar** los hallazgos dentro del debate científico más amplio.

to provide supporting evidence for a theory, statement, etc.

corroborar

corroborar

Ex: DNA evidence corroborated the suspect 's involvement in the burglary .La evidencia de ADN **corroboró** la participación del sospechoso en el robo.

contradictory to the expectations that are formed on common sense or intuition

ilógico

ilógico

Ex: The research findings were counterintuitive, challenging common beliefs .Los hallazgos de la investigación fueron **contraintuitivos**, desafiando las creencias comunes.
credibility
[Sustantivo]

a quality that renders a thing or person as trustworthy or believable

credibilidad

credibilidad

Ex: The organization ’s credibility was damaged by the scandal , leading to a loss of public trust .La **credibilidad** de la organización se vio dañada por el escándalo, lo que llevó a una pérdida de confianza pública.
derivative
[Adjetivo]

resembling or imitating a previous work, often in a way that lacks originality

poco original

poco original

Ex: The music felt derivative, mimicking the style of earlier pop songs .La música se sintió **derivativa**, imitando el estilo de las canciones pop anteriores.

to raise doubt about someone or something and make people stop believing in them

refutar

refutar

Ex: Critics attempted to discredit the historical account , calling it inaccurate .Los críticos intentaron **desacreditar** el relato histórico, calificándolo de inexacto.
to distill
[Verbo]

to heat a liquid and turn it into gas then cool it and make it liquid again in order to purify it

destilar

destilar

Ex: The plan is to distill rainwater for a clean water source .El plan es **destilar** el agua de lluvia para obtener una fuente de agua limpia.
to eclipse
[Verbo]

to overshadow another astrological body

eclipsar

eclipsar

Ex: The moon ’s passing in front of the sun caused it to eclipse the sun ’s light completely for a few minutes .El paso de la luna frente al sol causó que **eclipsara** completamente la luz del sol por unos minutos.
embryonic
[Adjetivo]

belonging to the earlier stages of growth and development

en estado embrionario

en estado embrionario

Ex: Embryonic development is carefully regulated by genetic and environmental factors .El desarrollo **embrionario** está cuidadosamente regulado por factores genéticos y ambientales.
empirical
[Adjetivo]

based upon observations or experiments instead of theories or ideas

empírico

empírico

Ex: The decision was based on empirical observations rather than speculation or opinion .La decisión se basó en observaciones **empíricas** en lugar de especulaciones u opiniones.
empiricism
[Sustantivo]

a theory stating that all knowledge is derived from experience

empirismo

empirismo

Ex: Critics of empiricism argue that it may overlook the importance of a priori knowledge and the inherent structures of the mind that influence how we perceive and interpret experiences .Los críticos del **empirismo** argumentan que puede pasar por alto la importancia del conocimiento a priori y las estructuras inherentes de la mente que influyen en cómo percibimos e interpretamos las experiencias.
to emulate
[Verbo]

to make an attempt at matching or surpassing someone or something, particularly by the means of imitation

emular

emular

Ex: The team emulated the winning strategies of their competitors in the tournament .El equipo **emuló** las estrategias ganadoras de sus competidores en el torneo.
erudite
[Adjetivo]

displaying or possessing extensive knowledge that is acquired by studying and reading

erudito

erudito

Ex: The erudite diplomat is skilled in navigating complex international relations with finesse and diplomacy .El diplomático **erudito** es hábil para navegar por las complejas relaciones internacionales con finura y diplomacia.
exacting
[Adjetivo]

requiring a great amount of effort, skill, or care

exigente

exigente

Ex: The chef's exacting palate allowed him to create dishes of exceptional quality and flavor.El paladar **exigente** del chef le permitió crear platos de calidad y sabor excepcionales.
exhaustive
[Adjetivo]

complete with regard to every single detail or element

exhaustivo

exhaustivo

Ex: He gave an exhaustive explanation of the theory , leaving no questions unanswered .Dio una explicación **exhaustiva** de la teoría, sin dejar preguntas sin responder.

to estimate something using past experiences or known data

extrapolar

extrapolar

Ex: The economist extrapolated the impact of the policy on the nation ’s economy .El economista **extrapoló** el impacto de la política en la economía de la nación.

true in a way that leaves no room for denial or disagreement

incontrovertible, indiscutible, indisputable

incontrovertible, indiscutible, indisputable

Ex: The scientist presented incontrovertible data that confirmed the experiment 's results .El científico presentó datos **incontrovertibles** que confirmaron los resultados del experimento.
irrefutable
[Adjetivo]

so clear or convincing that it cannot be reasonably disputed or denied

irrefutable

irrefutable

Ex: The data collected was irrefutable, confirming the conclusion beyond doubt .Los datos recopilados eran **irrefutables**, confirmando la conclusión sin lugar a dudas.
jargon
[Sustantivo]

words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others

jerga

jerga

Ex: Military jargon includes phrases like 'AWOL,' 'RECON,' and 'FOB,' which are part of the everyday language for service members but might be puzzling to civilians.El **jerga** militar incluye frases como 'AWOL', 'RECON' y 'FOB', que son parte del lenguaje cotidiano para los miembros del servicio pero pueden ser desconcertantes para los civiles.
layperson
[Sustantivo]

someone who lacks professional knowledge regarding a specific subject

lego, no experto

lego, no experto

Ex: The software ’s user interface was designed with the layperson in mind .La interfaz de usuario del software fue diseñada pensando en el **lego**.
meticulous
[Adjetivo]

extremely careful and attentive to details

meticuloso

meticuloso

Ex: Her meticulous notes helped the team understand the complex issue .Sus notas **meticulosas** ayudaron al equipo a entender el problema complejo.
paradigm
[Sustantivo]

a selection of theories and ideas that explain how a particular school, subject, or discipline is generally understood

paradigma

paradigma

Ex: The old paradigm was replaced by a more modern and effective model .El antiguo **paradigma** fue reemplazado por un modelo más moderno y efectivo.
patent
[Sustantivo]

a formal document that gives someone the right to be the only one who makes, uses, or sells an invention or product for a limited amount of time

patente, derecho legal

patente, derecho legal

Ex: Disputes over patent infringements often lead to lengthy legal battles between competing businesses.Las disputas por infracciones de **patente** a menudo conducen a largas batallas legales entre empresas competidoras.
peripatetic
[Adjetivo]

constantly traveling to different locations, particularly due to work

ambulante

ambulante

Ex: Despite the challenges , his peripatetic work allowed him to gain diverse experiences .A pesar de los desafíos, su trabajo **peripatético** le permitió adquirir experiencias diversas.
to peruse
[Verbo]

to consider or examine something while being very careful and attentive to detail

leer detenidamente

leer detenidamente

Ex: The lawyer perused the legal documents to ensure there were no discrepancies .El abogado **examinó** minuciosamente los documentos legales para asegurarse de que no hubiera discrepancias.
presumptive
[Adjetivo]

probably true due to being reasonable and based on the available facts

presuntivo

presuntivo

Ex: Given the circumstantial evidence , the suspect ’s guilt was considered presumptive.Dadas las pruebas circunstanciales, la culpabilidad del sospechoso se consideró **presuntiva**.

to combine so much of a chemical compound with a chemical solution that the solution cannot retain, absorb, or dissolve anymore of that compound

saturar

saturar

Ex: The experiment aimed to saturate the solution with the organic compound to test its solubility under different conditions .El experimento tenía como objetivo **saturar** la solución con el compuesto orgánico para probar su solubilidad en diferentes condiciones.
sentient
[Adjetivo]

possessing the ability to experience, feel, or perceive things through the senses

sensitivo

sensitivo

Ex: The ethical treatment of sentient creatures is a significant concern in animal welfare.El tratamiento ético de las criaturas **sintientes** es una preocupación significativa en el bienestar animal.
static
[Adjetivo]

remaining still, with no change in position

estático

estático

Ex: The static display at the museum showcased artifacts from ancient civilizations .La exhibición **estática** en el museo mostraba artefactos de civilizaciones antiguas.

to prove something to be true by providing adequate evidence or facts

confirmar

confirmar

Ex: The documentation provided was enough to substantiate the insurance claim .La documentación proporcionada fue suficiente para **sustanciar** el reclamo de seguro.
thoroughgoing
[Adjetivo]

very complete, careful, and attentive to detail

completo

completo

Ex: Her thoroughgoing preparation for the presentation impressed everyone .Su preparación **exhaustiva** para la presentación impresionó a todos.
to unearth
[Verbo]

to find out about something, particularly by doing research

descubrir, desenterrar

descubrir, desenterrar

Ex: Lawyers unearthed new evidence that exonerated their client of the crime they were accused of .Los abogados **descubrieron** nuevas pruebas que exoneraron a su cliente del crimen del que era acusado.
untenable
[Adjetivo]

(of a position, argument, theory, etc.) not capable of being supported, defended, or justified when receiving criticism or objection

indefendible

indefendible

Ex: His claim was untenable once counterarguments were presented .Su afirmación era **insostenible** una vez que se presentaron contraargumentos.
virtual
[Adjetivo]

very similar to the actual thing in almost every way

virtual

virtual

Ex: Her virtual experience of the concert felt almost as real as being there in person .Su experiencia **virtual** del concierto se sintió casi tan real como estar allí en persona.
zeitgeist
[Sustantivo]

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period in history, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of the time

zeitgeist

zeitgeist

Ex: The Industrial Revolution brought about a zeitgeist of urbanization and industrialization , as rural populations migrated to cities in search of work and new technologies transformed society and the economy .La Revolución Industrial trajo consigo un **zeitgeist** de urbanización e industrialización, mientras las poblaciones rurales migraban a las ciudades en busca de trabajo y las nuevas tecnologías transformaban la sociedad y la economía.

to turn into one or multiple crystals

cristalizar, cristalizarse

cristalizar, cristalizarse

Ex: The gel slowly crystallized, forming a solid structure .El gel se **cristalizó** lentamente, formando una estructura sólida.
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