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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - ¡Decídete!

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre decisión, como "veto", "grudge", "finicky", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
accountability
accountability
[Sustantivo]

the fact of being responsible for what someone does and being able to explain the reasons

responsabilidad

responsabilidad

Ex: The new policy aims to improve accountability for project outcomes. 

La nueva política tiene como objetivo mejorar la rendición de cuentas para los resultados del proyecto.

acquittal
acquittal
[Sustantivo]

an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with

absolución, exculpación

absolución, exculpación

Ex: The defense attorney argued persuasively, leading to the acquittal of their client despite the prosecution's case. 

El abogado defensor argumentó de manera persuasiva, lo que llevó a la absolución de su cliente a pesar del caso de la fiscalía.

adjudicator
adjudicator
[Sustantivo]

someone who makes a formal decision about who is right in an argument or dispute

árbitro

árbitro

Ex: An experienced adjudicator was brought in to settle the complex legal case. 

Se trajo a un árbitro experimentado para resolver el complejo caso legal.

volition
volition
[Sustantivo]

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

voluntad, volición

voluntad, volición

Ex: He acted according to his own volition, refusing to be influenced by others' opinions. 

Actuó según su propia voluntad, negándose a ser influenciado por las opiniones de los demás.

veto
veto
[Sustantivo]

a vote or formal decision that prevents a proposal or measure from being approved

veto

veto

Ex: The committee's veto halted the project. 

El veto del comité detuvo el proyecto.

verdict
verdict
[Sustantivo]

an opinion given or a decision made after much consideration

veredicto, juicio

veredicto, juicio

Ex: The committee's verdict on the proposal was unanimous, signaling strong support for its implementation. 

El veredicto del comité sobre la propuesta fue unánime, lo que indica un fuerte apoyo para su implementación.

partiality
partiality
[Sustantivo]

an unfair prejudice or bias toward an individual, group of people, etc.

debilidad, afición

debilidad, afición

Ex: The hiring manager's partiality led to an unfair selection process. 

La parcialidad del gerente de contratación llevó a un proceso de selección injusto.

leaning
leaning
[Sustantivo]

a tendency to believe in or favor something

inclinación, tendencia

inclinación, tendencia

Ex: The professor's academic leanings are towards environmental science. 

Las inclinaciones académicas del profesor están orientadas hacia las ciencias ambientales.

grudge
grudge
[Sustantivo]

a deep feeling of anger and dislike toward someone because of what they did in the past

rencor

rencor

Ex: Even after all these years, he nursed a grudge over the unfair treatment he received. 

Incluso después de todos estos años, él guardaba un rencor por el trato injusto que recibió.

free will
free will
[Sustantivo]

the idea that human beings have the agency to decide independently without being controlled by any outside influences

libre albedrío

libre albedrío

Ex: His choices reflect his belief in free will, despite external pressures. 

Sus elecciones reflejan su creencia en el libre albedrío, a pesar de las presiones externas.

dilemma
dilemma
[Sustantivo]

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

dilema

dilema

Ex: The politician's dilemma was whether to support the new policy that was popular but potentially harmful in the long run. 

El dilema del político era si apoyar la nueva política que era popular pero potencialmente dañina a largo plazo.

to deliberate

to think carefully about something and consider it before making a decision

deliberar

deliberar

Ex: Scientists are attentively deliberating the potential impacts of a new discovery. 

Los científicos deliberan atentamente sobre los impactos potenciales de un nuevo descubrimiento.

to settle on

to decide something, after considering all possible alternatives

decidirse por

decidirse por

Ex: After much debate, the committee finally managed to settle on a compromise. 

Después de mucho debate, el comité finalmente logró decidirse por un compromiso.

to take against

to start to dislike someone or something

tomar antipatía a algn

tomar antipatía a algn

Ex: She began to take against the new policy after experiencing its negative effects firsthand. 

Ella comenzó a oponerse a la nueva política después de experimentar sus efectos negativos de primera mano.

unanimous
unanimous
[Adjetivo]

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

unánime

unánime

Ex: Members of the jury reached a unanimous verdict after deliberation. 

Los miembros del jurado llegaron a un veredicto unánime después de la deliberación.

to think over

to consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision

pensar

pensar

Ex: Before buying a house, it's wise to think over your financial situation. 

Antes de comprar una casa, es prudente reflexionar sobre tu situación financiera.

to put off
to put off
[Verbo]

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

posponer, aplazar

posponer, aplazar

Ex: Because of the rain, the outdoor concert was put off. 

Debido a la lluvia, el concierto al aire libre fue pospuesto.

indecisive
indecisive
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having difficulty making choices or decisions, often due to fear, lack of confidence, or overthinking

indeciso

indeciso

Ex: The indecisive customer stood in front of the menu, unable to choose what to order. 

El cliente indeciso se paró frente al menú, incapaz de decidir qué pedir.

incisive
incisive
[Adjetivo]

capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives

incisivo

incisivo

Ex: With her incisive mind, she eloquently expresses her thoughts, cutting through the noise to illuminate the heart of the matter. 

Con su mente incisiva, expresa sus pensamientos con elocuencia, cortando el ruido para iluminar el corazón del asunto.

finicky
finicky
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) overly particular about small details, making one challenging to please

quisquilloso, exigente

quisquilloso, exigente

Ex: The finicky customer returned the product multiple times, claiming it didn't meet their standards. 

El cliente exigente devolvió el producto varias veces, alegando que no cumplía con sus estándares.

to stipulate

to specify that something needs to be done or how it should be done, especially as part of an agreement

estipular, especificar

estipular, especificar

Ex: The employment contract stipulates the number of hours the employee is expected to work each week. 

El contrato de trabajo estipula el número de horas que se espera que el empleado trabaje cada semana.

rigorous
rigorous
[Adjetivo]

(of a rule, process, etc.) strictly followed or applied

riguroso

riguroso

Ex: The university's rigorous admission process ensures that only the most qualified students are accepted. 

El proceso de admisión riguroso de la universidad asegura que solo los estudiantes más calificados sean aceptados.

adherence
adherence
[Sustantivo]

the fact of complying with a command, order, impulse, etc. or following someone's rules and beliefs

observancia, adhesión

observancia, adhesión

Ex: Adherence to the new safety regulations is mandatory for all employees. 

La adherencia a las nuevas regulaciones de seguridad es obligatoria para todos los empleados.

prerequisite
prerequisite
[Sustantivo]

something that is required as a precondition for something else following

requisito indispensable, condición previa

requisito indispensable, condición previa

Ex: Basic computer skills are a prerequisite for the job application. 

Las habilidades básicas de informática son un requisito previo para la solicitud de empleo.

advisory
advisory
[Adjetivo]

aiming to provide advice and suggestions

consultivo, asesor

consultivo, asesor

Ex: The travel agency provided an advisory brochure with safety tips for tourists visiting the area. 

La agencia de viajes proporcionó un folleto asesor con consejos de seguridad para los turistas que visitan la zona.

to act on
to act on
[Verbo]

to adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice

obedecer a

obedecer a

Ex: People should act on the health guidelines provided by medical professionals. 
to commend
to commend
[Verbo]

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

recomendar

recomendar

Ex: Having witnessed his tireless work ethic and innovative ideas, I wholeheartedly commend him to you for the challenging project. 

Habiendo sido testigo de su incansable ética de trabajo e ideas innovadoras, lo recomiendo encarecidamente para el proyecto desafiante.

to heed
to heed
[Verbo]

to be attentive to advice or a warning

prestar atención, hacer caso

prestar atención, hacer caso

Ex: The coach urged his players to heed his instructions if they wanted to win the game. 

El entrenador instó a sus jugadores a prestar atención a sus instrucciones si querían ganar el partido.

to insinuate

to suggest something in an indirect manner

insinuar

insinuar

Ex: Instead of openly expressing dissatisfaction, he insinuated his disappointment by making sarcastic comments about the team's performance. 

En lugar de expresar abiertamente su descontento, insinuó su decepción haciendo comentarios sarcásticos sobre el rendimiento del equipo.

to indicate

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

indicar

indicar

Ex: The arrow on the map indicates the next turn. 

La flecha en el mapa indica el próximo giro.

implicit
implicit
[Adjetivo]

suggesting something without directly stating it

implícito

implícito

Ex: Emily's implicit agreement to help was evident in her willingness to rearrange her schedule. 
inadvisable
inadvisable
[Adjetivo]

not recommended to do based on the particular situation

desaconsejable

desaconsejable

Ex: Taking an extended vacation so close to deadline would be inadvisable given current workloads. 

Tomar unas vacaciones prolongadas tan cerca de la fecha límite sería desaconsejable dada la carga de trabajo actual.

to postulate

to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief

postular

postular

Ex: Economists postulate different models to analyze and predict the behavior of financial markets. 

Los economistas postulan diferentes modelos para analizar y predecir el comportamiento de los mercados financieros.

to prompt
to prompt
[Verbo]

to encourage someone to do or say something

provocar

provocar

Ex: The coach prompted the team to give their best effort. 
to propound

to put an idea, proposition, theory, etc. forward for further consideration

proponer

proponer

Ex: She propounded a solution to the problem that had been puzzling her colleagues for weeks. 

Ella planteó una solución al problema que había estado desconcertando a sus colegas durante semanas.

to prefigure

to perceive something as a sign that indicates the occurrence of something good or evil

prefigurar

prefigurar

Ex: The ancient symbol on the artifact was thought to prefigure an upcoming significant event. 

Se pensaba que el antiguo símbolo en el artefacto prefiguraba un próximo evento significativo.

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