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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - Montaña Rusa Emocional

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre emociones, como "febrile", "famished", "drab", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
abashed
[Adjetivo]

showing embarrassment or discomfort due to a mistake or an awkward situation

avergonzado

avergonzado

Ex: She was abashed by the unexpected compliment.Ella estaba **avergonzada** por el inesperado cumplido.

to hate something or someone intensely

abominar, detestar

abominar, detestar

Ex: We abominate corruption in government and demand transparency and accountability .**Abominamos** la corrupción en el gobierno y exigimos transparencia y rendición de cuentas.
abhorrence
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of extreme hatred or aversion toward something or someone

aversión

aversión

Ex: The community 's abhorrence of corruption led them to demand stricter oversight and accountability from their leaders .El **aborrecimiento** de la comunidad hacia la corrupción los llevó a exigir una supervisión y rendición de cuentas más estrictas a sus líderes.
acrimonious
[Adjetivo]

including a lot of anger, harsh arguments and negative emotions

enconado

enconado

Ex: The political debate was so acrimonious that it overshadowed any meaningful discussion of the issues .El debate político fue tan **acrimonioso** que eclipsó cualquier discusión significativa de los temas.
aghast
[Adjetivo]

feeling terrified or shocked about something terrible or unexpected

horrorizado

horrorizado

Ex: He was left aghast when he learned about the sudden and unexplained disappearance of his colleague .Quedó **espantado** cuando se enteró de la repentina e inexplicable desaparición de su colega.
agog
[Adjetivo]

feeling or showing great interest and anticipation for something or someone

ansioso

ansioso

Ex: The book club was agog with anticipation for the release of the next installment in their favorite series.El club de lectura estaba **alborotado** con la anticipación del lanzamiento de la próxima entrega de su serie favorita.
ardor
[Sustantivo]

deep and passionate love or affection for someone

pasión

pasión

Ex: The couple 's ardor for each other never faded , even after decades of marriage .El **ardor** de la pareja el uno por el otro nunca se desvaneció, incluso después de décadas de matrimonio.
berserk
[Adjetivo]

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

loco

loco

Ex: After losing the game , the berserk player smashed his racket on the ground .Después de perder el partido, el jugador **furioso** estrelló su raqueta en el suelo.
blithe
[Adjetivo]

acting in a careless way without much thought about consequences

despreocupado

despreocupado

Ex: He was criticized for his blithe comments on sensitive issues.Fue criticado por sus comentarios **despreocupados** sobre temas sensibles.
to boggle
[Verbo]

to act very slowly when something difficult, unexpected, or confusing happens

pasmarse

pasmarse

Ex: She boggled at the amount of paperwork required for the application .Ella **se quedó perpleja** ante la cantidad de papeleo requerido para la solicitud.
to brood
[Verbo]

to dwell on one’s troubles or worries in a depressed way

rumiar

rumiar

Ex: Instead of enjoying the party , he spent the evening brooding about his upcoming exams .En lugar de disfrutar de la fiesta, pasó la noche **rumiando** sobre sus próximos exámenes.
chuffed
[Adjetivo]

very pleased, proud, or delighted about something

encantado

encantado

Ex: The parents felt chuffed watching their child graduate with honors.Los padres se sentían **encantados** viendo a su hijo graduarse con honores.

‌feeling guilty about something you have done or failed to do

lleno de remordimientos

lleno de remordimientos

Ex: The conscience-stricken artist revealed the plagiarism in his work .El artista **atormentado por la conciencia** reveló el plagio en su trabajo.
contemptuous
[Adjetivo]

devoid of respect for someone or something

despreciativo, despectivo

despreciativo, despectivo

Ex: Her contemptuous laughter made him feel small and insignificant .Su risa **despectiva** lo hizo sentir pequeño e insignificante.
to cringe
[Verbo]

to draw back involuntarily, often in response to fear, pain, embarrassment, or discomfort

encogerse

encogerse

Ex: Witnessing the accident made bystanders cringe in horror at the impact .Presenciar el accidente hizo que los espectadores **se estremecieran** de horror ante el impacto.
desolation
[Sustantivo]

a state of complete emptiness, loneliness, or devastation

desolación

desolación

Ex: The war veteran returned to the battlefield , overwhelmed by the desolation that contrasted sharply with memories of camaraderie .El veterano de guerra regresó al campo de batalla, abrumado por la **desolación** que contrastaba marcadamente con los recuerdos de camaradería.
despondency
[Sustantivo]

the state of being unhappy and despairing

desánimo

desánimo

Ex: The counselor offered support and guidance to help him overcome his feelings of despondency and find hope again .El consejero ofreció apoyo y orientación para ayudarlo a superar sus sentimientos de **desánimo** y encontrar esperanza nuevamente.
diffidence
[Sustantivo]

shyness due to a lack of confidence in oneself

timidez

timidez

Ex: Despite his talent , his diffidence prevented him from auditioning for the lead role .A pesar de su talento, su **timidez** le impidió audicionar para el papel principal.

to unsettle someone, causing them to become stressed or lose their confidence

desconcertar

desconcertar

Ex: The unusual behavior of the usually calm colleague disconcerted the entire office .El comportamiento inusual del colega normalmente tranquilo **desconcertó** a toda la oficina.
disillusioned
[Adjetivo]

feeling disappointed because someone or something is not as worthy or good as one believed

desilusionado, decepcionado

desilusionado, decepcionado

Ex: He became disillusioned with his idol after learning about the celebrity 's unethical behavior behind the scenes .
to dismay
[Verbo]

to cause someone to feel shocked, worried, or upset

consternar

consternar

Ex: The politician 's scandalous remarks dismayed the public , leading to a loss of trust .Los comentarios escandalosos del político **consternaron** al público, lo que llevó a una pérdida de confianza.
consternation
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of shock or confusion

consternación

consternación

Ex: She looked at the broken vase with consternation, wondering how it happened .Miró el jarrón roto con **consternación**, preguntándose cómo había sucedido.
dreary
[Adjetivo]

boring and repetitive that makes one feel unhappy

deprimente

deprimente

Ex: The dreary lecture was filled with repetitive details that failed to capture interest .La conferencia **monótona** estaba llena de detalles repetitivos que no lograron captar el interés.
drab
[Adjetivo]

lifeless and lacking in interest

monótono

monótono

Ex: Her drab expression showed how little enthusiasm she had for the event .Su expresión **monótona** mostraba lo poco que le entusiasmaba el evento.

to make someone feel greatly shocked or amazed so much that they are speechless

dejar sin palabras

dejar sin palabras

Ex: The surprise ending of the movie dumbfounded viewers and sparked discussions .El final sorpresa de la película **dejó atónitos** a los espectadores y generó discusiones.
ecstatic
[Adjetivo]

extremely excited and happy

extático, eufórico

extático, eufórico

Ex: The couple was ecstatic upon learning they were expecting their first child .La pareja estaba **extasiada** al enterarse de que esperaban su primer hijo.
empathetic
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to understand and share the feelings, emotions, and experiences of others

empático

empático

Ex: The doctor 's empathetic bedside manner helped ease the anxiety of patients .La manera **empática** del médico en la cabecera ayudó a aliviar la ansiedad de los pacientes.
engrossed
[Adjetivo]

giving one's full attention to something

absorto

absorto

Ex: She looked up only when the movie ended, having been engrossed in the story.Ella solo levantó la vista cuando terminó la película, habiendo estado **absorta** en la historia.
exasperated
[Adjetivo]

feeling intense frustration, especially due to an unsolvable problem

exasperado

exasperado

Ex: After hours of searching, he threw his hands up in exasperation, unable to find the missing document.Después de horas de búsqueda, levantó las manos en **exasperación**, incapaz de encontrar el documento perdido.
exclamatory
[Adjetivo]

expressing a strong and sudden emotion or reaction

exclamatorio, exclamativo

exclamatorio, exclamativo

Ex: The email was filled with exclamatory phrases expressing enthusiasm for the project .El correo electrónico estaba lleno de frases **exclamativas** que expresaban entusiasmo por el proyecto.
to exult
[Verbo]

to rejoice greatly or celebrate very cheerfully

exultar

exultar

Ex: She could n’t help but exult when she received the good news about her promotion .No pudo evitar **exultar** cuando recibió la buena noticia sobre su ascenso.
famished
[Adjetivo]

having a great need for food

famélico, hambriento

famélico, hambriento

Ex: He returned home from practice famished and raided the refrigerator for a snack.Regresó a casa después del entrenamiento **hambriento** y saqueó el refrigerador en busca de un bocadillo.
fidgety
[Adjetivo]

unable to stay still and calm

inquieto

inquieto

Ex: During the boring lecture , the students grew increasingly fidgety, glancing at the clock every few minutes .Durante la aburrida conferencia, los estudiantes se volvían cada vez más **inquietos**, mirando el reloj cada pocos minutos.
flabbergasted
[Adjetivo]

extremely surprised or astonished to the point of being speechless or confused

estupefacto, atónito

estupefacto, atónito

Ex: She felt flabbergasted when she found out her favorite band was performing in town.Se sintió **asombrada** cuando se enteró de que su grupo favorito actuaba en la ciudad.
to fluster
[Verbo]

to make someone feel nervous or uncomfortable, often by surprising or overwhelming them

poner nervioso

poner nervioso

Ex: The last-minute presentation request flustered the employee , who had to scramble to prepare .La solicitud de presentación de último minuto **desconcertó** al empleado, que tuvo que apresurarse para prepararse.
frazzled
[Adjetivo]

extremely tired, stressed, or overwhelmed

hecho polvo, rendido

hecho polvo, rendido

Ex: The team was frazzled from working around the clock to meet the deadline.El equipo estaba **agotado** por trabajar sin parar para cumplir con el plazo.
to fret
[Verbo]

to be anxious about something minor or uncertain

preocuparse, inquietarse

preocuparse, inquietarse

Ex: He fretted over what to wear to the party , worrying that he would n't fit in .Se **preocupaba** por qué ponerse para la fiesta, temiendo no encajar.
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