pattern

Vocabulario Avanzado para el GRE - ¡Experimenta, Aprende y Repite!

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

Revisión

Tarjetas de memoria

formas

Ortografía

Cuestionario

Empezar a aprender
Advanced Words Needed for the GRE
cartography
cartography
[Sustantivo]

a branch of science and art that consists of creating maps

cartografía

cartografía

Ex: The museum features an exhibit on cartography. 

El museo presenta una exposición sobre la cartografía.

to contextualize

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

contextualizar

contextualizar

Ex: She tried to contextualize the data by comparing it with previous studies. 

Ella intentó contextualizar los datos comparándolos con estudios anteriores.

to corroborate

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

corroborar

corroborar

Ex: His fingerprints found at the crime scene corroborate his presence there. 

Sus huellas dactilares encontradas en la escena del crimen corroboran su presencia allí.

counterintuitive

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

ilógico

ilógico

Ex: The counterintuitive results surprised the scientists and required further investigation. 

Los resultados contraintuitivos sorprendieron a los científicos y requirieron más investigación.

credibility
credibility
[Sustantivo]

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

credibilidad

credibilidad

Ex: The journalist’s credibility was questioned after several inaccuracies were found in his reports. 

La credibilidad del periodista fue cuestionada después de que se encontraran varias inexactitudes en sus informes.

derivative
derivative
[Adjetivo]

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

poco original

poco original

Ex: The movie was enjoyable but too derivative of earlier classics. 

La película fue agradable pero demasiado derivativa de los clásicos anteriores.

to discredit

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

refutar

refutar

Ex: The new evidence served to discredit the witness's story. 

Las nuevas pruebas sirvieron para desacreditar la historia del testigo.

to distill
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: During the workshop, they distilled fragrant oils from fresh flowers. 

Durante el taller, destilaron aceites fragantes de flores frescas.

to eclipse
to eclipse
[Verbo]

to overshadow another astrological body

eclipsar

eclipsar

Ex: The astronomical event saw Venus eclipse the sun, resulting in a stunning transit visible from Earth. 

El evento astronómico vio a Venus eclipsar al sol, resultando en un tránsito impresionante visible desde la Tierra.

embryonic
embryonic
[Adjetivo]

belonging to the earlier stages of growth and development

en estado embrionario

en estado embrionario

Ex: Embryonic structures such as the neural tube form during the early stages of fetal development. 

Estructuras embrionarias como el tubo neural se forman durante las primeras etapas del desarrollo fetal.

empirical
empirical
[Adjetivo]

based upon observations or experiments instead of theories or ideas

empírico

empírico

Ex: The study aimed to provide empirical evidence for the effectiveness of the new drug. 

El estudio tenía como objetivo proporcionar evidencia empírica de la efectividad del nuevo medicamento.

empiricism
empiricism
[Sustantivo]

(in philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is derived from sensory experience rather than theory or intuition

empirismo

empirismo

Ex: The theory reflects empiricism in its insistence on evidence from experience. 

La teoría refleja el empirismo en su insistencia en la evidencia proveniente de la experiencia.

to emulate
to emulate
[Verbo]

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

emular

emular

Ex: The artist aimed to emulate the masterpieces of the Renaissance painters in her own artwork. 

La artista pretendía emular las obras maestras de los pintores del Renacimiento en su propio arte.

erudite
erudite
[Adjetivo]

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

erudito

erudito

Ex: The erudite scholar's library contains a vast collection of rare books spanning multiple disciplines. 

La biblioteca del erudito académico contiene una vasta colección de libros raros que abarcan múltiples disciplinas.

exacting
exacting
[Adjetivo]

severe, demanding, or unrelenting in requiring effort, compliance, or performance

exigente

exigente

Ex: The teacher's exacting standards ensured students performed at a high level. 

Los estándares exigentes del profesor aseguraron que los estudiantes rindieran a un alto nivel.

exhaustive
exhaustive
[Adjetivo]

complete with regard to every single detail or element

exhaustivo

exhaustivo

Ex: She conducted an exhaustive search of the library, scouring through stacks of books to find the necessary information. 

Ella realizó una búsqueda exhaustiva de la biblioteca, revisando montones de libros para encontrar la información necesaria.

to extrapolate

to estimate something using past experiences or known data

extrapolar

extrapolar

Ex: Economists use historical data to extrapolate potential impacts of policy changes on the market. 

Los economistas utilizan datos históricos para extrapolar los impactos potenciales de los cambios de política en el mercado.

incontrovertible

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

incontrovertible, indiscutible, indisputable

incontrovertible, indiscutible, indisputable

Ex: The witness’s testimony was incontrovertible, making the case airtight. 

El testimonio del testigo fue incontrovertible, lo que hizo el caso irrefutable.

irrefutable
irrefutable
[Adjetivo]

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

irrefutable

irrefutable

Ex: The expert’s irrefutable credentials established his authority on the subject. 

Las credenciales irrefutables del experto establecieron su autoridad sobre el tema.

jargon
jargon
[Sustantivo]

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

jerga

jerga

Ex: In the tech industry, jargon like 'API,' 'frontend,' and 'backend' is commonly used among developers but may be unclear to those without technical knowledge. 

En la industria tecnológica, el jerga como 'API', 'frontend' y 'backend' se usa comúnmente entre los desarrolladores pero puede ser poco claro para aquellos sin conocimientos técnicos.

layperson
layperson
[Sustantivo]

someone who lacks professional knowledge regarding a specific subject

lego, no experto

lego, no experto

Ex: The technical manual was simplified to be accessible to a layperson. 

El manual técnico se simplificó para ser accesible para un lego.

meticulous
meticulous
[Adjetivo]

extremely careful and attentive to details

meticuloso

meticuloso

Ex: The artist's meticulous brushstrokes brought the painting to life. 

Las pinceladas meticulosas del artista dieron vida a la pintura.

paradigm
paradigm
[Sustantivo]

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

paradigma

paradigma

Ex: Her work challenged the existing paradigm in educational theory. 

Su trabajo desafió el paradigma existente en la teoría educativa.

patent
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: With the patent in hand, the company was able to secure funding and begin mass production of their new gadget. 

Con la patente en mano, la empresa pudo asegurar financiación y comenzar la producción en masa de su nuevo dispositivo.

peripatetic
peripatetic
[Adjetivo]

constantly traveling to different locations, particularly due to work

ambulante

ambulante

Ex: The academic’s peripatetic lectures took him to universities around the world. 

Las conferencias peripatéticas del académico lo llevaron a universidades de todo el mundo.

to peruse
to peruse
[Verbo]

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

leer detenidamente

leer detenidamente

Ex: The detective carefully perused the evidence to find any clues. 

El detective examinó cuidadosamente las pruebas para encontrar alguna pista.

presumptive
presumptive
[Adjetivo]

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

presuntivo

presuntivo

Ex: Her presumptive role as the team leader was confirmed by her extensive experience. 

Su papel presuntivo como líder del equipo fue confirmado por su amplia experiencia.

to saturate

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 lab technician carefully monitored the reaction to ensure that the solvent would saturate the compound completely. 

El técnico de laboratorio monitoreó cuidadosamente la reacción para asegurar que el solvente saturaría el compuesto por completo.

sentient
sentient
[Adjetivo]

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

sensitivo

sensitivo

Ex: The novel explored the concept of a sentient AI that could feel emotions. 

La novela exploró el concepto de una IA consciente que podía sentir emociones.

static
static
[Adjetivo]

remaining still, with no change in position

estático

estático

Ex: The static water in the pond mirrored the serene landscape perfectly. 

El agua estática en el estanque reflejaba perfectamente el paisaje sereno.

to substantiate

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

confirmar

confirmar

Ex: The data collected from various sources substantiated the claims made in the report. 

Los datos recopilados de diversas fuentes sustentaron las afirmaciones hechas en el informe.

thoroughgoing
thoroughgoing
[Adjetivo]

very complete, careful, and attentive to detail

completo

completo

Ex: The historian provided a thoroughgoing analysis of the period’s events. 

El historiador proporcionó un análisis exhaustivo de los eventos del período.

to unearth
to unearth
[Verbo]

to find out about something, particularly by doing research

descubrir, desenterrar

descubrir, desenterrar

Ex: Genealogists unearthed old records and documents to trace the family's ancestry back several generations. 

Los genealogistas desenterraron registros y documentos antiguos para rastrear la ascendencia de la familia varias generaciones atrás.

untenable
untenable
[Adjetivo]

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

indefendible

indefendible

Ex: The idea proved untenable when subjected to further scrutiny. 

La idea resultó ser insostenible cuando se sometió a un mayor escrutinio.

virtual
virtual
[Adjetivo]

very similar to the actual thing in almost every way

virtual

virtual

Ex: The virtual demonstration of the new technology closely mirrored its real-world application. 

La demostración virtual de la nueva tecnología reflejó de cerca su aplicación en el mundo real.

zeitgeist
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 Roaring Twenties in the United States captured the zeitgeist of prosperity and excess, with the rise of consumer culture, jazz music, and the flapper lifestyle. 

Los Felices Años Veinte en Estados Unidos capturaron el zeitgeist de prosperidad y exceso, con el auge de la cultura del consumo, la música jazz y el estilo de vida flapper.

to crystallize

to turn into one or multiple crystals

cristalizar, cristalizarse

cristalizar, cristalizarse

Ex: Under the right conditions, the melted wax will crystallize as it solidifies, forming a decorative pattern on the candle. 

Bajo las condiciones adecuadas, la cera derretida se cristalizará al solidificarse, formando un patrón decorativo en la vela.

Vocabulario Avanzado para el GRE
¡Más allá de toda Medida!SaludÉxito y Fracaso¡Experimenta, Aprende y Repite!
¡Mantenerse Seguro!de Pobre a Rico
LanGeek
Descargar la aplicación LanGeek