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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - Ir Muy Bien Vestido

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre apariencia, como "stocky", "corpulent", "allure", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
upright
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) standing or sitting with a straight back

derecho

derecho

Ex: upright silhouette cut against the sunset .
to hunch
[Verbo]

to bend the upper side of the body forward and make a rounded back

encorvarse

encorvarse

Ex: In the haunted house , hunched in fear as unexpected sounds echoed through the dark corridors .
deft
[Adjetivo]

having quick and skillful movements

diestro

diestro

Ex: She was deft pianist , her fingers moving effortlessly across the keys .
languidly
[Adverbio]

slowly and without much energy, sometimes in an attractive way

lánguidamente

lánguidamente

Ex: After the long hike , they languidly by the campfire .
nimble
[Adjetivo]

quick and light in movement or action

ágil, ligero, diestro

ágil, ligero, diestro

Ex: nimble cat leaped gracefully over obstacles in its path .
lumbering
[Adjetivo]

moving slowly or in an awkward way because of being heavy

pesado

pesado

Ex: The elephant's lumbering gait contrasted with the graceful movement of the gazelles.
ungainly
[Adjetivo]

moving in a way that is awkward and not smooth

desgarbado

desgarbado

Ex: The puppyungainly paws tripped over themselves as it ran to greet its owner .
to slouch
[Verbo]

to sit, walk, or stand lazily with a downward head and rounded shoulders

andar encorvado, repantigarse

andar encorvado, repantigarse

Ex: Despite his mother's reminders to stand up straight, he couldn't help but slouch as he waited in line.
lithe
[Adjetivo]

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

ágil

ágil

Ex: lithe cat moved stealthily through the bushes , its movements barely making a sound .
supple
[Adjetivo]

flexible and able to move smoothly and gracefully

flexible, ágil

flexible, ágil

Ex: The yoga instructor 's movements supple and fluid .
erect
[Adjetivo]

straight, with an upright position

erguido, derecho

erguido, derecho

Ex: Erect icicles gleamed like spears under the eaves .
sullen
[Adjetivo]

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

hosco, huraño

hosco, huraño

Ex: His sullen demeanor made it clear he wasn't happy about the decision, but he said nothing.
to wince
[Verbo]

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

estremecerse

estremecerse

Ex: She tried to hide her wince when she accidentally bumped into the doorframe.
to sneer
[Verbo]

to smile or speak in a way that suggests mockery or disrespect toward someone

burlarse

burlarse

Ex: sneered as he walked past , clearly unimpressed by the exhibition .
to beam
[Verbo]

to smile joyfully in an obvious way

sonreír

sonreír

Ex: When her favorite song came on, she couldn't help but beam and dance along with pure happiness.
to squint
[Verbo]

to look with eyes half-opened when hit by light, or as a sign of suspicion, etc.

mirar de reojo

mirar de reojo

Ex: squinted at the menu in the dimly lit restaurant , struggling to read the options .
countenance
[Sustantivo]

someone's face or facial expression

semblante, rostro

semblante, rostro

Ex: countenance betrayed her nervousness as she waited for the interview to begin .
complexion
[Sustantivo]

the natural color and appearance of someone's skin, especially the face

tez

tez

Ex: The facial cleanser promised to complexion within weeks .
to grimace
[Verbo]

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

hacer muecas

hacer muecas

Ex: The student could n't hide his disgust grimaced when he saw the grade on his test .
to grin
[Verbo]

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

sonreír abiertamente

sonreír abiertamente

Ex: The comedian 's jokes had the entire grinning throughout the performance .
to smirk
[Verbo]

to give a half-smile, often displaying satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

sonreír con suficiencia

sonreír con suficiencia

Ex: The villain in the smirked as his evil plot unfolded .
to blush
[Verbo]

to become red in the face, especially as a result of shyness or shame

ruborizarse, sonrojarse

ruborizarse, sonrojarse

Ex: blushed with embarrassment during the presentation .
to glower
[Verbo]

to look or stare at someone angrily

mirar amenazadoramente

mirar amenazadoramente

Ex: The glowered at the employees who were late for the meeting .
stout
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) slightly fat and heavy

robusto

robusto

Ex: stout woman huffed and puffed as she climbed the stairs , her heavyset frame slowing her progress .
petite
[Adjetivo]

(of a woman) small in an attractive way

chiquita, menuda, pequeña

chiquita, menuda, pequeña

Ex: Despite her advancing years , she maintained petite figure through regular exercise and healthy eating habits .
stocky
[Adjetivo]

(especially of a man) having a short but quite solid figure with thick muscles

bajo y fornido

bajo y fornido

Ex: Despite stocky stature , he moved with surprising agility on the basketball court .
brawny
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) physically strong with well-developed muscles

musculoso, fornido

musculoso, fornido

Ex: brawny firefighter rushed into the burning building to rescue trapped occupants .
corpulent
[Adjetivo]

excessively overweight or obese

corpulento

corpulento

Ex: The fashion industry has been criticized for not adequately representing people of all body types , especially those who corpulent.
plump
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having a pleasantly rounded and slightly full-bodied appearance

rechoncho, regordete

rechoncho, regordete

Ex: Despite her best efforts to diet , she plump and curvaceous , embracing her natural body shape .
sinewy
[Adjetivo]

having a lean and muscular physique, characterized by strength and agility

fuerte, vigoroso, musculoso

fuerte, vigoroso, musculoso

Ex: The dancer's sinewy legs were perfect for executing complex routines.
allure
[Sustantivo]

the quality of attracting someone by being fascinating and glamorous

atracción, atractivo

atracción, atractivo

Ex: The mountain village had a allure that attracted tourists year-round .
curvaceous
[Adjetivo]

(of a woman) having large breasts, wide hips and a narrow waist

curvilíneo, exuberante

curvilíneo, exuberante

Ex: curvaceous dancer moved with grace and fluidity , captivating the audience .
luscious
[Adjetivo]

sexually attractive and very seductive

seductor, atractivo

seductor, atractivo

Ex: The actress was known for luscious charm , captivating the audience with every scene .
dowdy
[Adjetivo]

(of a woman) unfashionable, unattractive, or lacking in style and elegance, often due to outdated clothing choices or a conservative appearance

pasado de moda

pasado de moda

Ex: She was determined to shed dowdy image and embrace a more modern and stylish look .
ravishing
[Adjetivo]

extremely attractive and pleasing

deslumbrante, cautivador

deslumbrante, cautivador

Ex: The ravishing actress graced the magazine cover, her stunning features highlighted perfectly by the photographer.
rugged
[Adjetivo]

(usually of a man's face) having attractive, strong features

duro

duro

Ex: rugged good looks made him a favorite in the fashion industry .
scruffy
[Adjetivo]

(of a man's face) not having been shaved for a long time

desaliñado

desaliñado

Ex: Despite scruffy appearance , he had a warm smile that instantly put people at ease .
voluptuous
[Adjetivo]

(of a woman's body) curvy and attractive with full breasts and wide hips

voluptuoso

voluptuoso

Ex: Despite her age , she maintained voluptuous physique through regular exercise and healthy living .
swarthy
[Adjetivo]

having a naturally dark face or complexion

moreno, atezado

moreno, atezado

Ex: The travelers had swarthy tans after their long journey .
blemish
[Sustantivo]

a mark or spot on something or someone's skin that spoils the appearance

imperfección

imperfección

Ex: Despite the blemish, the painting was still considered a masterpiece .
callus
[Sustantivo]

an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction

callo

callo

Ex: He treated calluses with a special cream to keep his hands smooth .
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