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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
chary
[Adjetivo]

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

cauteloso

cauteloso

Ex: The team was chary of adopting the untested technology in their critical systems. 

El equipo era cauto al adoptar la tecnología no probada en sus sistemas críticos.

deleterious
deleterious
[Adjetivo]

inflicting damage or harm on someone or something

nocivo, perjudicial

nocivo, perjudicial

Ex: Smoking is known to have deleterious impacts on overall health. 

Se sabe que fumar tiene impactos perjudiciales en la salud general.

doughty
doughty
[Adjetivo]

overflowing with bravery and determination

valiente

valiente

Ex: They faced each setback with doughty perseverance, never losing hope. 

Enfrentaron cada contratiempo con una perseverancia intrépida, sin perder nunca la esperanza.

hardy
hardy
[Adjetivo]

possessing bravery and boldness

robusto

robusto

Ex: Facing the blizzards, the hardy explorers pressed on without hesitation. 

Frente a las ventiscas, los exploradores valientes continuaron sin dudar.

imminent
imminent
[Adjetivo]

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

inminente

inminente

Ex: The doctor warned the patient of the imminent risk of heart attack if lifestyle changes were not made. 

El médico advirtió al paciente del riesgo inminente de ataque al corazón si no se realizaban cambios en el estilo de vida.

incendiary
incendiary
[Adjetivo]

utilized to set fire on a property

incendiario

incendiario

Ex: Her house was targeted with incendiary weapons, causing severe damage. 

Su casa fue atacada con armas incendiarias, causando graves daños.

inflammable
inflammable
[Adjetivo]

capable of easily catching fire

inflamable

inflamable

Ex: The inflammable material was stored in a secure area to prevent accidents. 

El material inflamable se almacenó en un área segura para prevenir accidentes.

innocuous
innocuous
[Adjetivo]

not likely to cause injury, offense, or strong reaction

inocuo

inocuo

Ex: She made an innocuous joke that lightened the mood. 

Ella hizo un chiste inocuo que aligeró el ambiente.

intrepid
intrepid
[Adjetivo]

very courageous and not afraid of situations that are dangerous

intrépido

intrépido

Ex: His intrepid spirit was evident as he boldly faced the challenging climb. 

Su espíritu intrépido era evidente mientras enfrentaba con valentía el difícil ascenso.

mettlesome
mettlesome
[Adjetivo]

overflowing with courage and determination

animoso

animoso

Ex: Her mettlesome response to adversity won her admiration. 

Su respuesta valiente ante la adversidad le ganó admiración.

moribund
moribund
[Adjetivo]

approaching death

moribundo

moribundo

Ex: She whispered final words to her moribund father. 

Ella susurró las últimas palabras a su padre moribundo.

obstreperous
obstreperous
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to submit to authority or control

ruidoso

ruidoso

Ex: The toddler became obstreperous when told to leave the playground. 

El niño pequeño se volvió obstrepérico cuando le dijeron que dejara el patio de recreo.

plucky
plucky
[Adjetivo]

possessing or displaying determination and bravery

valeroso

valeroso

Ex: Despite the difficulties, the plucky team managed to complete the project on time. 

A pesar de las dificultades, el equipo valiente logró completar el proyecto a tiempo.

precarious
precarious
[Adjetivo]

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

precario

precario

Ex: Driving in heavy fog can be precarious, as visibility is severely limited. 

Conducir con niebla densa puede ser precario, ya que la visibilidad está severamente limitada.

pugnacious
pugnacious
[Adjetivo]

eager to start a fight or argument

pugnaz, belicoso

pugnaz, belicoso

Ex: Her pugnacious response to criticism was unexpected but not entirely surprising. 

Su respuesta pugnaz a las críticas fue inesperada pero no del todo sorprendente.

sangfroid
sangfroid
[Sustantivo]

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

sangre fría

sangre fría

Ex: Even in the face of danger, she maintained her sangfroid, leading the group effectively. 

Incluso frente al peligro, mantuvo su sangre fría, liderando al grupo de manera efectiva.

solicitous
solicitous
[Adjetivo]

overflowing with anxiety, unease, or concern

solícito

solícito

Ex: During the crisis, the community’s solicitous responses highlighted their collective unease. 

Durante la crisis, las respuestas solícitas de la comunidad destacaron su malestar colectivo.

timorous
timorous
[Adjetivo]

lacking bravery and confidence

temeroso

temeroso

Ex: In the face of confrontation, his timorous nature led him to avoid conflict. 

Ante la confrontación, su naturaleza temerosa lo llevó a evitar el conflicto.

unassailable
unassailable
[Adjetivo]

not capable of being criticized, attacked, or doubted

inexpugnable

inexpugnable

Ex: Her unassailable confidence in her skills made her a natural leader in the project. 

Su confianza inexpugnable en sus habilidades la convirtió en una líder natural en el proyecto.

wary
wary
[Adjetivo]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

cauteloso, precavido

cauteloso, precavido

Ex: The company was wary of entering into partnerships without thorough research. 

La empresa era cautelosa al entrar en asociaciones sin una investigación exhaustiva.

cataclysm
cataclysm
[Sustantivo]

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

cataclismo

cataclismo

Ex: Emergence of the internet sparked a cataclysm in how people share information and do business. 

El surgimiento de Internet provocó un cataclismo en la forma en que las personas comparten información y hacen negocios.

charlatan
charlatan
[Sustantivo]

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

charlatán

charlatán

Ex: She felt duped by the charlatan who pretended to be an expert in personal development. 

Se sintió engañada por el charlatán que fingía ser un experto en desarrollo personal.

conflagration
conflagration
[Sustantivo]

an extremely intense and destructive fire

conflagración

conflagración

Ex: Historical records describe the conflagration that swept through the city, destroying countless homes and landmarks. 

Los registros históricos describen el incendio que arrasó la ciudad, destruyendo innumerables hogares y puntos de referencia.

firebrand
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: In the meeting, the firebrand's rhetoric intensified the already heated discussion. 

En la reunión, la retórica del provocador intensificó la discusión ya acalorada.

gambit
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 politician's gambit during the debate was designed to appeal to undecided voters. 

El gambito del político durante el debate estaba diseñado para atraer a los votantes indecisos.

haven
haven
[Sustantivo]

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

refugio

refugio

Ex: The tranquil garden was a haven for meditation and reflection, offering solace and serenity amidst the chaos of everyday life. 

El jardín tranquilo era un refugio para la meditación y la reflexión, ofreciendo consuelo y serenidad en medio del caos de la vida cotidiana.

makeshift
makeshift
[Sustantivo]

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

arreglo provisional

arreglo provisional

Ex: The crew created a makeshift from wooden planks and ropes to bridge the gap. 

La tripulación creó un improvisado con tablones de madera y cuerdas para salvar la brecha.

melee
melee
[Sustantivo]

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

refriega

refriega

Ex: The cafeteria was filled with a melee of students arguing over seating. 

La cafetería estaba llena de una refriega de estudiantes discutiendo por los asientos.

presentiment
presentiment
[Sustantivo]

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

presentimiento

presentimiento

Ex: Despite no evidence, she couldn’t shake the presentiment that her job was in jeopardy. 

A pesar de no haber pruebas, no podía sacudirse el presentimiento de que su trabajo estaba en peligro.

reprisal
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: His harsh remarks were viewed as a reprisal for the criticism he had received. 

Sus duras observaciones fueron vistas como una represalia por las críticas que había recibido.

row
row
[Sustantivo]

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

pelea, bronca

pelea, bronca

Ex: A diplomatic row flared up after the ambassador’s comments were deemed offensive. 

Una disputa diplomática estalló después de que los comentarios del embajador fueron considerados ofensivos.

to daunt
to daunt
[Verbo]

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

intimidar, acobardar

intimidar, acobardar

Ex: Despite her determination, the complexity of the task daunted the student, causing her to doubt her abilities. 

A pesar de su determinación, la complejidad de la tarea desanimó a la estudiante, haciéndola dudar de sus habilidades.

to dispatch

to send a person or thing somewhere for a specific purpose

enviar

enviar

Ex: Two ambulances were dispatched to the crash site. 

El mensajero fue enviado para entregar el paquete urgente al cliente.

to dog
to dog
[Verbo]

to closely follow someone

seguir

seguir

Ex: The detective had to dog the suspect’s every move to gather enough evidence. 

El detective tuvo que seguir cada movimiento del sospechoso para reunir suficientes pruebas.

to eschew
to eschew
[Verbo]

to avoid a thing or doing something on purpose

evitar

evitar

Ex: Some investors eschew risky stocks and prefer more stable, conservative investment options. 

Algunos inversores evitan las acciones riesgosas y prefieren opciones de inversión más estables y conservadoras.

to hoodwink

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

timar

timar

Ex: Some politicians try to hoodwink voters by making false promises during election campaigns. 

Algunos políticos intentan engañar a los votantes haciendo falsas promesas durante las campañas electorales.

to hound
to hound
[Verbo]

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

acosar

acosar

Ex: Journalists may hound public figures for exclusive interviews. 

Los periodistas pueden acosar a las figuras públicas para obtener entrevistas exclusivas.

to implode
to implode
[Verbo]

to burst, fall, or collapse toward the inside violently

implosionar

implosionar

Ex: The structure seemed stable until it suddenly imploded, sending debris flying. 

La estructura parecía estable hasta que de repente implosionó, enviando escombros volando.

to inundate

to cover a stretch of land with a lot of water

inundar

inundar

Ex: The river's overflow had the potential to inundate several nearby neighborhoods. 

El desbordamiento del río tenía el potencial de inundar varios barrios cercanos.

to unnerve
to unnerve
[Verbo]

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

perturbar

perturbar

Ex: The persistent failures were unnerving the athlete, affecting their performance. 

Los fracasos persistentes inquietaban al atleta, afectando su rendimiento.

to fortify
to fortify
[Verbo]

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

fortificar

fortificar

Ex: The army began to fortify their position by constructing additional barriers and trenches. 

El ejército comenzó a fortificar su posición construyendo barreras y trincheras adicionales.

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