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Vocabulario Avanzado para el GRE - ¡Mantenerse Seguro!

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre peligro y seguridad, como "hardy", "plucky", "wary", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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chary
[Adjetivo]

afraid and cautious of the possible outcomes of an action, thus reluctant to take risks or action

cauteloso

cauteloso

Ex: Although interested , he remained chary about signing the contract without further review .Aunque interesado, se mantuvo **cauteloso** acerca de firmar el contrato sin una revisión adicional.
deleterious
[Adjetivo]

inflicting damage or harm on someone or something

nocivo, perjudicial

nocivo, perjudicial

Ex: The chemicals were found to have deleterious effects on soil fertility .Se encontró que los productos químicos tienen efectos **perjudiciales** en la fertilidad del suelo.
doughty
[Adjetivo]

overflowing with bravery and determination

valiente

valiente

Ex: Unwavering in her mission , the explorer demonstrated a truly doughty resolve .Inquebrantable en su misión, la exploradora demostró una resolución verdaderamente **valiente**.
hardy
[Adjetivo]

possessing bravery and boldness

robusto

robusto

Ex: His hardy attitude towards danger made him a respected leader .Su actitud **audaz** ante el peligro lo convirtió en un líder respetado.
imminent
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of something unpleasant) likely to take place in the near future

inminente

inminente

Ex: The soldiers braced for the imminent attack from the enemy forces .Los soldados se prepararon para el ataque **inminente** de las fuerzas enemigas.
incendiary
[Adjetivo]

utilized to set fire on a property

incendiario

incendiario

Ex: The investigation revealed that incendiary chemicals were used to start the fire .La investigación reveló que se utilizaron productos químicos **incendiarios** para iniciar el fuego.
inflammable
[Adjetivo]

capable of easily catching fire

inflamable

inflamable

Ex: The warning label clearly indicated that the substance was highly inflammable.La etiqueta de advertencia indicaba claramente que la sustancia era altamente **inflamable**.
innocuous
[Adjetivo]

not likely to cause damage, harm, or danger

inocuo

inocuo

Ex: The chemical used in the cleaning solution was innocuous when diluted properly .El químico utilizado en la solución de limpieza era **inocuo** cuando se diluía adecuadamente.
intrepid
[Adjetivo]

very courageous and not afraid of situations that are dangerous

intrépido

intrépido

Ex: Known for their intrepid adventures , the team tackled the most hazardous expeditions .Conocidos por sus aventuras **intrépidas**, el equipo abordó las expediciones más peligrosas.
mettlesome
[Adjetivo]

overflowing with courage and determination

animoso

animoso

Ex: The athlete’s mettlesome performance was celebrated by all.El desempeño **valiente** del atleta fue celebrado por todos.
moribund
[Adjetivo]

nearing the state of death

moribundo

moribundo

Ex: Despite efforts to revitalize it , the organization remained moribund.A pesar de los esfuerzos por revitalizarla, la organización permaneció **moribunda**.
obstreperous
[Adjetivo]

making a lot of noise, and hard to manage

ruidoso

ruidoso

Ex: The children ’s obstreperous antics during the event tested the patience of the organizers .Las travesuras **estridentes** de los niños durante el evento pusieron a prueba la paciencia de los organizadores.
plucky
[Adjetivo]

possessing or displaying determination and bravery

valeroso

valeroso

Ex: The plucky explorer ventured into the unknown, driven by a fearless spirit.El explorador **valiente** se aventuró en lo desconocido, impulsado por un espíritu intrépido.
precarious
[Adjetivo]

full of danger or uncertainty, likely to cause harm or accidents

precario

precario

Ex: Her precarious position on the edge of the cliff made everyone nervous .Su posición **precaria** al borde del acantilado puso a todos nerviosos.
pugnacious
[Adjetivo]

eager to start a fight or argument

pugnaz, belicoso

pugnaz, belicoso

Ex: The pugnacious young man frequently found himself in disputes over trivial matters .El joven **pendenciero** frecuentemente se encontraba en disputas por asuntos triviales.
sangfroid
[Sustantivo]

the skill to stay calm when in a situation that is difficult or dangerous

sangre fría

sangre fría

Ex: When the stock market crashed , his sangfroid allowed him to make rational decisions .Cuando el mercado de valores se desplomó, su **sangre fría** le permitió tomar decisiones racionales.
solicitous
[Adjetivo]

overflowing with anxiety, unease, or concern

solícito

solícito

Ex: In every conversation , his solicitous tone revealed his anxiety about the upcoming surgery .En cada conversación, su tono **solícito** revelaba su ansiedad por la próxima cirugía.
timorous
[Adjetivo]

lacking bravery and confidence

temeroso

temeroso

Ex: The timorous approach of the new team member made her interactions hesitant .El enfoque **temeroso** del nuevo miembro del equipo hizo que sus interacciones fueran vacilantes.
unassailable
[Adjetivo]

not capable of being criticized, attacked, or doubted

inexpugnable

inexpugnable

Ex: The fort ’s design was considered unassailable, with its defenses surpassing modern standards .El diseño del fuerte se consideraba **inexpugnable**, con defensas que superaban los estándares modernos.
wary
[Adjetivo]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

cauteloso, precavido

cauteloso, precavido

Ex: The hiker was wary of venturing too far off the trail in the wilderness .El excursionista estaba **cauteloso** de aventurarse demasiado lejos del sendero en la naturaleza.
cataclysm
[Sustantivo]

a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system

cataclismo

cataclismo

Ex: The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the landscape and devastated the city .El terremoto fue un **cataclismo** que remodeló el paisaje y devastó la ciudad.
charlatan
[Sustantivo]

an individual who acts as if they possess special qualities, knowledge, or skills

charlatán

charlatán

Ex: The documentary aimed to reveal the charlatan behind the fake psychic readings .El documental tenía como objetivo revelar al **charlatán** detrás de las lecturas psíquicas falsas.
conflagration
[Sustantivo]

an extremely intense and destructive fire

conflagración

conflagración

Ex: The museum 's archives were tragically lost in the conflagration, erasing invaluable historical documents and artifacts .Los archivos del museo se perdieron trágicamente en la **conflagración**, borrando documentos históricos y artefactos invaluables.
firebrand
[Sustantivo]

an individual who is passionate about a cause, particularly political, and urges others to take action toward said cause, normally leading to trouble

instigador

instigador

Ex: The firebrand's efforts often led to heated confrontations with political opponents .Los esfuerzos del **instigador** a menudo llevaron a enfrentamientos acalorados con los oponentes políticos.
gambit
[Sustantivo]

a strategic action or remark that is used to gain an advantage, particularly in the early stages of a situation, game, conversation, etc.

gambito

gambito

Ex: The detective 's gambit to mislead the suspect paid off during the investigation .El **gambito** del detective para engañar al sospechoso dio sus frutos durante la investigación.
haven
[Sustantivo]

a place that provides safety, peace, and favorable living conditions for humans or animals

refugio

refugio

Ex: The community center was a haven for at-risk youth , providing mentorship , support , and resources to help them overcome challenges and thrive .El centro comunitario era un **refugio** para los jóvenes en riesgo, proporcionando tutoría, apoyo y recursos para ayudarlos a superar desafíos y prosperar.
makeshift
[Sustantivo]

a thing that is used as an inferior and temporary substitute for something that is not available

arreglo provisional

arreglo provisional

Ex: His quick fix was a makeshift that held up surprisingly well under the circumstances .Su solución rápida fue un **improvisado** que aguantó sorprendentemente bien en las circunstancias.
melee
[Sustantivo]

a fight that is noisy, confusing, and involves many people

refriega

refriega

Ex: The marketplace descended into a melee when the sale began and people rushed to grab deals .El mercado se convirtió en una **refriega** cuando comenzó la venta y la gente se apresuró a agarrar ofertas.
presentiment
[Sustantivo]

a feeling or suspicion that something, particularly something unpleasant, is about to take place

presentimiento

presentimiento

Ex: He tried to ignore the presentiment, but it lingered as he prepared for the trip .Intentó ignorar el **presentimiento**, pero persistió mientras se preparaba para el viaje.
reprisal
[Sustantivo]

the act of hurting or damaging one's opponent or enemy in retaliation for the hurt or damage they inflicted upon one

represalia

represalia

Ex: In an act of reprisal, the hackers targeted the rival company ’s servers .En un acto de **represalia**, los hackers apuntaron a los servidores de la empresa rival.
row
[Sustantivo]

a noisy bitter argument between countries, organizations, people, etc.

pelea, bronca

pelea, bronca

Ex: The family ’s row over the inheritance led to a prolonged and bitter legal battle .La **disputa** familiar por la herencia condujo a una prolongada y amarga batalla legal.
to daunt
[Verbo]

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

intimidar, acobardar

intimidar, acobardar

Ex: The prospect of giving a speech in front of a large audience daunted the shy student , leading to anxiety and self-doubt .La perspectiva de dar un discurso frente a una gran audiencia **atemorizó** al estudiante tímido, lo que llevó a la ansiedad y la falta de confianza en sí mismo.

to send a person or thing somewhere for a specific purpose

enviar

enviar

Ex: In emergency situations , paramedics are dispatched to provide immediate medical care .En situaciones de emergencia, los paramédicos son **enviados** para brindar atención médica inmediata.
to dog
[Verbo]

to closely follow someone

seguir

seguir

Ex: She noticed a stranger dogging her steps as she walked home from work .Ella notó que un extraño la **seguía** de cerca mientras caminaba a casa desde el trabajo.
to eschew
[Verbo]

to avoid a thing or doing something on purpose

evitar

evitar

Ex: The company chose to eschew traditional marketing methods in favor of digital strategies .La empresa optó por **evitar** los métodos de marketing tradicionales en favor de las estrategias digitales.

to deceive a person, often by hiding the truth or using clever tactics to mislead them

timar

timar

Ex: The con artist 's elaborate plan was designed to hoodwink unsuspecting victims out of their money .El elaborado plan del estafador estaba diseñado para **engañar** a víctimas desprevenidas y quitarles su dinero.
to hound
[Verbo]

to constantly chase, pressure, or follow someone to gain or achieve something

acosar

acosar

Ex: Fans may hound their favorite artists for autographs .Los fanáticos pueden **acosar** a sus artistas favoritos por autógrafos.
to implode
[Verbo]

to burst, fall, or collapse toward the inside violently

implosionar

implosionar

Ex: The aging reactor began to show signs of failing , and experts feared it might implode.El reactor envejecido comenzó a mostrar signos de fallo, y los expertos temían que pudiera **implosionar**.

to cover a stretch of land with a lot of water

inundar

inundar

Ex: The storm surge threatened to inundate the coastal towns , prompting evacuation orders .La marejada ciclónica amenazaba con **inundar** los pueblos costeros, lo que provocó órdenes de evacuación.
to unnerve
[Verbo]

to make someone feel uneasy or anxious, disrupting their usual calm or confidence

perturbar

perturbar

Ex: The mysterious messages left at the crime scene were designed to unnerve the investigators .Los mensajes misteriosos dejados en la escena del crimen fueron diseñados para **desconcertar** a los investigadores.
to fortify
[Verbo]

to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it

fortificar

fortificar

Ex: The historical site was carefully fortified with modern technology to preserve its integrity .El sitio histórico fue cuidadosamente **fortificado** con tecnología moderna para preservar su integridad.
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