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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - Altibajos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre conflicto, como "galling", "frisson", "glare", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
frisson
[Sustantivo]

a sudden, intense, and pleasurable feeling of excitement, shiver, fear, or thrill, often accompanied by a tingling sensation on the skin

escalofrío

escalofrío

Ex: The horror movie induced a frisson of terror in the audience .La película de terror indujo un **escalofrío** de terror en la audiencia.
galling
[Adjetivo]

marked by causing irritation and annoyance

mortificante, irritante

mortificante, irritante

Ex: His refusal to listen was particularly galling.Su negativa a escuchar fue particularmente **irritante**.
glare
[Sustantivo]

a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

mirada fulminante

mirada fulminante

Ex: His glare conveyed his disapproval of their behavior .Su **mirada fulminante** transmitió su desaprobación de su comportamiento.
to gnaw at
[Verbo]

to cause someone persistent worry or discomfort

roer

roer

Ex: The thought of losing her job gnaws at her constantly.El pensamiento de perder su trabajo la **carcome** constantemente.
greed
[Sustantivo]

the unrestrained hunger for having more power, wealth, or possession than needed and deserved

avaricia, codicia

avaricia, codicia

hot-blooded
[Adjetivo]

extremely quick to show how one feels inside; especially with strong emotions like anger and passion

de sangre caliente

de sangre caliente

Ex: He was known for his hot-blooded temperament in stressful situations .Era conocido por su temperamento **apasionado** en situaciones estresantes.

to breathe at a very fast pace

hiperventilar

hiperventilar

Ex: The intense workout caused him to hyperventilate.El entrenamiento intenso le hizo **hiperventilar**.
hysteria
[Sustantivo]

great excitement, anger, or fear that makes someone unable to control their emotions, and as a result, they start laughing, crying, etc.

hysteria

hysteria

Ex: She was on the verge of hysteria after hearing the shocking news .Ella estaba al borde de **la histeria** después de escuchar la impactante noticia.
idolatrous
[Adjetivo]

displaying intense admiration or devotion that surpasses rationality or reason

idólatra

idólatra

Ex: Her idolatrous admiration for the singer was evident in her room filled with posters .Su admiración **idolátrica** por el cantante era evidente en su habitación llena de carteles.
ignominy
[Sustantivo]

a situation or event that causes embarrassment or a loss of respect, particularly when experienced in a public or widespread manner

ignominia

ignominia

Ex: The failed launch brought ignominy to the tech firm .El lanzamiento fallido trajo **ignominia** a la empresa tecnológica.
inconsolable
[Adjetivo]

lacking the ability to be comforted due to being too sad or disappointed

inconsolable

inconsolable

Ex: The child was inconsolable after losing his favorite toy .El niño estaba **inconsolable** después de perder su juguete favorito.
indignation
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of anger or annoyance aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

indignación

indignación

Ex: She felt a surge of indignation when she heard the unfair criticism .Sintió una oleada de **indignación** cuando escuchó la crítica injusta.
inhibition
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of self-consciousness, restraint, or a limiting factor that hinders the free expression of one's thoughts, emotions, or actions

inhibición

inhibición

Ex: The inhibition to share personal struggles contributed to a lack of emotional support within the community .**La inhibición** para compartir luchas personales contribuyó a una falta de apoyo emocional dentro de la comunidad.
inquisitive
[Adjetivo]

having a desire to learn many different things and asks many questions to gain knowledge or understanding

curioso

curioso

Ex: The inquisitive traveler enjoys immersing themselves in different cultures , eager to learn about new customs and traditions .El viajero **curioso** disfruta sumergiéndose en diferentes culturas, ansioso por aprender sobre nuevas costumbres y tradiciones.
irascibility
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being short-tempered

irascibilidad

irascibilidad

Ex: His irascibility was well-known , causing others to tread carefully around him .Su **irascibilidad** era bien conocida, lo que hacía que otros tuvieran cuidado con él.
to loathe
[Verbo]

to dislike something or someone very much, often with a sense of disgust

detestar

detestar

Ex: She loathes the idea of working late on weekends .Ella **odia** la idea de trabajar hasta tarde los fines de semana.
monotonous
[Adjetivo]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

monótono

monótono

Ex: The repetitive tasks at the assembly line made the job monotonous and uninteresting .Las tareas repetitivas en la línea de ensamblaje hicieron el trabajo **monótono** y poco interesante.
moonstruck
[Adjetivo]

mentally unbalanced, appearing irrational or dreamy

chiflado, lunático

chiflado, lunático

Ex: After days without sleep, he acted moonstruck and confused.Después de días sin dormir, actuó **lunático** y confundido.
overwrought
[Adjetivo]

emotionally distressed and worked up

alterado

alterado

Ex: The overwrought parents anxiously waited for news about their child .Los padres **agobiados** esperaban ansiosamente noticias sobre su hijo.
poignancy
[Sustantivo]

a state that provokes bitter emotions like pity, regret, or sadness

intensidad

intensidad

Ex: She felt a deep poignancy as she revisited her old neighborhood .Sintió una profunda **pena** al volver a su antiguo vecindario.
plaintive
[Adjetivo]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

lastimero

lastimero

Ex: Her voice was plaintive as she recounted her memories .Su voz era **quejumbrosa** mientras relataba sus recuerdos.
querulous
[Adjetivo]

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

lastimero

lastimero

Ex: The review was written in a querulous manner , criticizing every detail .La reseña fue escrita de una manera **quejumbrosa**, criticando cada detalle.
ravenous
[Adjetivo]

experiencing extreme hunger

hambriento

hambriento

Ex: The marathon runners were ravenous after crossing the finish line and quickly made their way to the food tent for a meal .Los corredores de maratón estaban **hambrientos** después de cruzar la línea de meta y rápidamente se dirigieron a la carpa de comida para una comida.
revulsion
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

repugnancia, asco

repugnancia, asco

Ex: She spoke with revulsion about the inhumane treatment of animals .Habló con **repulsión** sobre el trato inhumano a los animales.
rueful
[Adjetivo]

showing sadness and regret inspired by compassion

triste, arrepentido

triste, arrepentido

Ex: He shook his head with a rueful sigh , feeling sorry for his friend .Sacudió la cabeza con un suspiro **apenado**, sintiéndose apenado por su amigo.
to seethe
[Verbo]

to feel extremely worried and angry internally while trying not to show it externally

estar furioso

estar furioso

Ex: She sat there , seething with anger , but her face remained impassive .Ella estaba sentada allí, **hirviendo** de ira, pero su rostro permanecía impasible.
sepulchral
[Adjetivo]

having a gloomy atmosphere that reminds one of tombs or graves

sepulcral

sepulcral

Ex: Her voice took on a sepulchral tone when she spoke of the past .Su voz adoptó un tono **sepulcral** cuando habló del pasado.
soulful
[Adjetivo]

expressing a strong or sincere feeling that comes from within the heart

conmovedor, enternecedor

conmovedor, enternecedor

Ex: The artist 's painting had a soulful quality that captivated viewers .
to stupefy
[Verbo]

to really confuse someone by giving them information that is too complex or hard for them to understand

aturdir a

aturdir a

Ex: The astronomer 's explanation of black holes stupefied everyone at the lecture .La explicación del astrónomo sobre los agujeros negros **dejó estupefactos** a todos en la conferencia.
subdued
[Adjetivo]

having a calm or restrained manner

apagado

apagado

Ex: His subdued demeanor during the meeting made it difficult to gauge his true feelings .Su comportamiento **tranquilo** durante la reunión hizo difícil discernir sus verdaderos sentimientos.
tantrum
[Sustantivo]

an emotional outburst, usually associated with anger or frustration, that involves screaming, crying, kicking, and sometimes even physical aggression

rabieta

rabieta

Ex: The student ’s tantrum disrupted the entire classroom .El **berrinche** del estudiante interrumpió toda el aula.
to sulk
[Verbo]

to be in a bad mood and to remain silent and resentful due to feeling upset, angry, or disappointed

enfurruñarse

enfurruñarse

Ex: He sulked for hours over the missed opportunity .Él **se enfurruñó** durante horas por la oportunidad perdida.
temperamental
[Adjetivo]

experiencing frequent changes in mood or behavior, often in an unpredictable or inconsistent manner

temperamental

temperamental

Ex: The temperamental child threw tantrums when things did n't go their way .El niño **temperamental** hacía berrinches cuando las cosas no salían como quería.
trepidation
[Sustantivo]

a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

temor

temor

Ex: The ominous clouds overhead filled the villagers with trepidation, fearing an impending storm .Las nubes ominosas sobre sus cabezas llenaron a los aldeanos de **trepidación**, temiendo una tormenta inminente.
tremulous
[Adjetivo]

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

tembloroso

tembloroso

Ex: She wrote a tremulous note apologizing for the misunderstanding .Ella escribió una nota **trémula** disculpándose por el malentendido.
unrequited
[Adjetivo]

having a feeling or desire that is not returned in the same way by another person

no correspondido

no correspondido

Ex: She felt the sting of unrequited admiration from her colleague .Ella sintió el aguijón de la admiración **no correspondida** de su colega.
woebegone
[Adjetivo]

sorrowful in appearance, looking very sad or miserable

desconsolado

desconsolado

Ex: The woebegone child clutched his broken toy tightly .El niño **afligido** agarraba con fuerza su juguete roto.
vexed
[Adjetivo]

annoyed or irritated, feeling frustrated or troubled

enojado, enfadado

enojado, enfadado

Ex: She was vexed by the constant interruptions during her meeting.Ella estaba **molesta** por las constantes interrupciones durante su reunión.
somber
[Adjetivo]

serious in mood, often reflecting sadness

sombrío

sombrío

Ex: He gave a somber speech about the challenges ahead .Pronunció un discurso **sombrío** sobre los desafíos que se avecinan.
rapt
[Adjetivo]

fully absorbed or captivated by something

embelesado

embelesado

Ex: The photographer captured the couple 's rapt expressions as they exchanged vows during the wedding ceremony .El fotógrafo capturó las expresiones **absortas** de la pareja mientras intercambiaban votos durante la ceremonia de boda.
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