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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
[Sustantivo]

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

responsabilidad

responsabilidad

Ex: The team leader accepted full accountability for the project 's failure .El líder del equipo aceptó toda la **responsabilidad** por el fracaso del proyecto.
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: Following the acquittal, the defendant was released from custody and allowed to resume their normal life .Tras la **absolución**, el acusado fue liberado de la custodia y se le permitió reanudar su vida normal.
adjudicator
[Sustantivo]

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

árbitro

árbitro

Ex: In the competition , the adjudicator's judgment determined the winner .En la competencia, el juicio del **árbitro** determinó al ganador.
volition
[Sustantivo]

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

voluntad, volición

voluntad, volición

Ex: Despite the challenges , she faced them with determination and volition, refusing to give up on her goals .A pesar de los desafíos, los enfrentó con determinación y **voluntad**, negándose a renunciar a sus metas.
veto
[Sustantivo]

refusal of or disagreement with something

veto

veto

Ex: The mayor used his veto to reject the council 's zoning changes .El alcalde utilizó su **veto** para rechazar los cambios de zonificación del consejo.
verdict
[Sustantivo]

an opinion given or a decision made after much consideration

veredicto, juicio

veredicto, juicio

Ex: The public 's verdict on the new policy was overwhelmingly negative , prompting a reconsideration by policymakers .El **veredicto** del público sobre la nueva política fue abrumadoramente negativo, lo que provocó una reconsideración por parte de los responsables políticos.
partiality
[Sustantivo]

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

debilidad, afición

debilidad, afición

Ex: The company 's policy aims to eliminate any form of partiality in promotions .La política de la empresa tiene como objetivo eliminar cualquier forma de **parcialidad** en las promociones.
leaning
[Sustantivo]

a tendency to believe in or favor something

inclinación, tendencia

inclinación, tendencia

Ex: The judge 's legal leanings were reflected in her court rulings .Las **inclinaciones** legales del juez se reflejaban en sus fallos judiciales.
grudge
[Sustantivo]

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

rencor

rencor

Ex: She tried to forgive , but the grudge from the betrayal lingered .Ella intentó perdonar, pero el **rencor** por la traición persistía.
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: The philosophical debate centered around whether humans truly have free will.El debate filosófico se centró en si los humanos realmente tienen **libre albedrío**.
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 environmentalists faced a dilemma: support clean energy projects that displaced local communities or oppose them for social justice reasons .Los ambientalistas enfrentaron un **dilema**: apoyar proyectos de energía limpia que desplazaban a comunidades locales o oponerse a ellos por razones de justicia social.

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

deliberar

deliberar

Ex: She regularly deliberates before making important life choices .Ella **delibera** regularmente antes de tomar decisiones importantes en la vida.

to decide something, after considering all possible alternatives

decidirse por

decidirse por

Ex: They eventually settled upon the third option.Finalmente **se decidieron por** la tercera opción.

to start to dislike someone or something

tomar antipatía a algn

tomar antipatía a algn

Ex: She began to take against the new manager after he criticized her work .Ella comenzó a **tomar en contra** del nuevo gerente después de que él criticara su trabajo.
unanimous
[Adjetivo]

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

unánime

unánime

Ex: The committee reached an unanimous decision to approve the proposed budget .Los padres fueron **unánimes** en apoyar la nueva política de la escuela.

to consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision

pensar

pensar

Ex: Let's think the options over before making a final decision.Pensemos en las opciones antes de tomar una decisión final.
to put off
[Verbo]

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

posponer, aplazar

posponer, aplazar

Ex: They’ve already put off the wedding date twice.Ya han **pospuesto** la fecha de la boda dos veces.
indecisive
[Adjetivo]

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

indeciso

indeciso

Ex: He remained indecisive about quitting his job , torn between stability and pursuing his passion .Permaneció **indeciso** acerca de dejar su trabajo, dividido entre la estabilidad y perseguir su pasión.
incisive
[Adjetivo]

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

incisivo

incisivo

Ex: Her incisive commentary on current events provides valuable insights into political and social issues .Su comentario **incisivo** sobre los acontecimientos actuales proporciona valiosas perspectivas sobre temas políticos y sociales.
finicky
[Adjetivo]

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

quisquilloso, exigente

quisquilloso, exigente

Ex: Her finicky taste in fashion meant she spent hours searching for the perfect outfit .Su gusto **exigente** en la moda significaba que pasaba horas buscando el atuendo perfecto.

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: Before signing the lease , it 's crucial to carefully read and understand the terms stipulated by the landlord .Antes de firmar el contrato de arrendamiento, es crucial leer detenidamente y comprender los términos **estipulados** por el propietario.
rigorous
[Adjetivo]

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

riguroso

riguroso

Ex: His training was rigorous, pushing him to exceed his limits .Su entrenamiento fue **riguroso**, empujándolo a superar sus límites.
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 dress code is enforced at the formal event .El cumplimiento del código de vestimenta se aplica en el evento formal.
prerequisite
[Sustantivo]

something that is required as a precondition for something else following

requisito indispensable, condición previa

requisito indispensable, condición previa

Ex: Completing the introductory course is a prerequisite for enrolling in advanced classes .Completar el curso introductorio es un **requisito previo** para inscribirse en clases avanzadas.
advisory
[Adjetivo]

aiming to provide advice and suggestions

consultivo, asesor

consultivo, asesor

Ex: The environmental group issued an advisory report highlighting the potential environmental impact of the proposed construction project .El grupo ambiental emitió un informe **consultivo** que destaca el potencial impacto ambiental del proyecto de construcción propuesto.
to act on
[Verbo]

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

obedecer a

obedecer a

Ex: Wise investors act on market trends and make informed decisions .Los inversores sabios **actúan en función de** las tendencias del mercado y toman decisiones informadas.
to commend
[Verbo]

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

recomendar

recomendar

Ex: The food critic commended the restaurant to readers for its innovative cuisine and attentive service .El crítico gastronómico **elogió** el restaurante a los lectores por su cocina innovadora y su servicio atento.
to heed
[Verbo]

to be attentive to advice or a warning

prestar atención, hacer caso

prestar atención, hacer caso

Ex: Despite her friends ' warnings , she chose not to heed them and continued with her risky behavior .A pesar de las advertencias de sus amigos, ella eligió no **prestar atención** a ellas y continuó con su comportamiento arriesgado.

to suggest something in an indirect manner

insinuar

insinuar

Ex: In the meeting , the employee subtly insinuated that the manager 's decision might have been influenced by personal biases .En la reunión, el empleado **insinuó** sutilmente que la decisión del gerente podría haber sido influenciada por sesgos personales.

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

indicar

indicar

Ex: The chart indicates a trend in sales .El gráfico **indica** una tendencia en las ventas.
implicit
[Adjetivo]

suggesting something without directly stating it

implícito

implícito

Ex: There was an implicit understanding between the team members that they would support each other .Había un entendimiento **implícito** entre los miembros del equipo de que se apoyarían mutuamente.
inadvisable
[Adjetivo]

not recommended to do based on the particular situation

desaconsejable

desaconsejable

Ex: It 's inadvisable to ignore the doctor 's orders regarding medication .Es **desaconsejable** ignorar las órdenes del médico con respecto a la medicación.

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

postular

postular

Ex: The philosopher postulated the concept of innate human rights as a foundation for ethical principles .El filósofo **postuló** el concepto de los derechos humanos innatos como base para los principios éticos.
to prompt
[Verbo]

to encourage someone to do or say something

provocar

provocar

Ex: The counselor gently prompted the client to express their feelingsEl consejero **animó** suavemente al cliente a expresar sus sentimientos.

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

proponer

proponer

Ex: The teacher encouraged her students to propound their own interpretations of the text , fostering critical thinking and debate .El profesor animó a sus alumnos a **plantear** sus propias interpretaciones del texto, fomentando el pensamiento crítico y el debate.

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

prefigurar

prefigurar

Ex: The mentor 's encouraging words prefigured success for the aspiring artist .Las palabras alentadoras del mentor **prefiguraban** el éxito para el artista aspirante.
Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE
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