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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
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 unexpected kiss gave her a frisson of pleasure. 

El beso inesperado le dio un escalofrío de placer.

galling
galling
[Adjetivo]

marked by causing irritation and annoyance

mortificante, irritante

mortificante, irritante

Ex: The galling criticism from his boss frustrated him. 

La crítica irritante de su jefe lo frustró.

glare
glare
[Sustantivo]

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

mirada fulminante

mirada fulminante

Ex: She met his glare with one of her own. 

Ella respondió a su mirada fulminante con una de las suyas.

to gnaw at
to gnaw at
[Verbo]

to cause someone persistent worry or discomfort

roer

roer

Ex: Regret gnawed at him as he realized what he had lost. 

El remordimiento lo carcomía al darse cuenta de lo que había perdido.

greed
greed
[Sustantivo]

an intense and selfish desire for something such as power and wealth

avaricia, avidez

avaricia, avidez

Ex: Greed can blind people to the needs and struggles of others. 

La codicia puede cegar a las personas ante las necesidades y luchas de los demás.

hot-blooded
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: His hot-blooded nature made him prone to fiery arguments. 

Su naturaleza apasionada lo hacía propenso a discusiones acaloradas.

to hyperventilate

to breathe at a very fast pace

hiperventilar

hiperventilar

Ex: She started to hyperventilate after running up the stairs. 

Ella empezó a hiperventilar después de subir corriendo las escaleras.

hysteria
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: His speech induced hysteria among his supporters. 

Su discurso indujo histeria entre sus seguidores.

idolatrous
idolatrous
[Adjetivo]

displaying intense admiration or devotion that surpasses rationality or reason

idólatra

idólatra

Ex: He had an idolatrous fascination with ancient artifacts. 

Tenía una fascinación idolátrica por los artefactos antiguos.

ignominy
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 athlete's disqualification led to ignominy. 

La descalificación del atleta condujo a la ignominia.

inconsolable
inconsolable
[Adjetivo]

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

inconsolable

inconsolable

Ex: He felt inconsolable when his team lost the championship. 

Se sintió inconsolable cuando su equipo perdió el campeonato.

indignation
indignation
[Sustantivo]

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

indignación

indignación

Ex: The community's indignation grew as the scandal unfolded. 

La indignación de la comunidad creció a medida que se desarrollaba el escándalo.

inhibition
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 dancer's initial inhibition faded as she gained confidence, allowing her to perform with grace and freedom. 

La inhibición inicial de la bailarina se desvaneció a medida que ganaba confianza, permitiéndole actuar con gracia y libertad.

inquisitive
inquisitive
[Adjetivo]

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

curioso

curioso

Ex: The inquisitive journalist conducted thorough research to uncover the truth behind the story. 

El periodista curioso realizó una investigación exhaustiva para descubrir la verdad detrás de la historia.

irascibility
irascibility
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being short-tempered

irascibilidad

irascibilidad

Ex: The manager’s irascibility often created tension in the office. 

La irascibilidad del gerente a menudo creaba tensión en la oficina.

to loathe
to loathe
[Verbo]

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

detestar

detestar

Ex: She loathes the smell of cigarette smoke. 

Ella odia el olor del humo del cigarrillo.

monotonous
monotonous
[Adjetivo]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

monótono

monótono

Ex: The monotonous landscape of the desert seemed to stretch on forever without any notable features. 

El paisaje monótono del desierto parecía extenderse para siempre sin ningún rasgo notable.

moonstruck
moonstruck
[Adjetivo]

mentally unbalanced, appearing irrational or dreamy

chiflado, lunático

chiflado, lunático

Ex: The artist's moonstruck ideas often led to unpredictable creations. 

Las ideas lunáticas del artista a menudo llevaban a creaciones impredecibles.

overwrought
overwrought
[Adjetivo]

emotionally distressed and worked up

alterado

alterado

Ex: The bride appeared overwrought on her wedding day. 

La novia parecía agobiada el día de su boda.

poignancy
poignancy
[Sustantivo]

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

intensidad

intensidad

Ex: There was a certain poignancy in the way he spoke about his past. 

Había una cierta punzada en la forma en que hablaba de su pasado.

plaintive
plaintive
[Adjetivo]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

lastimero

lastimero

Ex: His plaintive expression revealed his inner sorrow. 

Su expresión lastimera revelaba su dolor interior.

querulous
querulous
[Adjetivo]

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

lastimero

lastimero

Ex: She had a querulous tone when discussing her coworkers. 

Ella tenía un tono quejumbroso al hablar de sus compañeros de trabajo.

ravenous
ravenous
[Adjetivo]

experiencing extreme hunger

hambriento

hambriento

Ex: The stray dog, having not eaten for days, was ravenous and eagerly ate the food offered by the rescuers. 

El perro callejero, que no había comido en días, estaba hambriento y comió ansiosamente la comida que le ofrecieron los rescatistas.

revulsion
revulsion
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

repugnancia, asco

repugnancia, asco

Ex: His revulsion at the crime was clear in his expression. 

Su repulsión ante el crimen era clara en su expresión.

rueful
rueful
[Adjetivo]

showing sadness and regret inspired by compassion

triste, arrepentido

triste, arrepentido

Ex: The teacher's rueful tone softened the reprimand. 

El tono apenado del profesor suavizó la reprimenda.

to seethe
to seethe
[Verbo]

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

estar furioso

estar furioso

Ex: They seethed with resentment but remained composed. 

Ellos hervían de resentimiento pero permanecieron compuestos.

sepulchral
sepulchral
[Adjetivo]

having a gloomy atmosphere that reminds one of tombs or graves

sepulcral

sepulcral

Ex: The movie's sepulchral setting added to its eerie quality. 

El escenario sepulcral de la película añadió a su cualidad inquietante.

soulful
soulful
[Adjetivo]

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

conmovedor, enternecedor

conmovedor, enternecedor

Ex: His soulful poetry touched the hearts of all who read it. 

Su poesía profunda tocó el corazón de todos los que la leyeron.

to stupefy
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 intricate plot of the novel stupefied its readers. 

La intrincada trama de la novela dejó estupefactos a sus lectores.

subdued
subdued
[Adjetivo]

having a calm or restrained manner

apagado

apagado

Ex: She spoke in a subdued tone, not wanting to draw attention to herself. 

Habló en un tono tranquilo, sin querer llamar la atención sobre sí misma.

tantrum
tantrum
[Sustantivo]

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

rabieta

rabieta

Ex: After being told no, the toddler had a loud tantrum in the supermarket. 

Después de que le dijeran que no, el niño pequeño tuvo un berrinche fuerte en el supermercado.

to sulk
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: Instead of talking about his disappointment, he chose to sulk. 

En lugar de hablar sobre su decepción, eligió enfurruñarse.

temperamental
temperamental
[Adjetivo]

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

temperamental

temperamental

Ex: His temperamental nature made it challenging for others to work with him. 

Su naturaleza temperamental hacía que fuera un desafío para los demás trabajar con él.

trepidation
trepidation
[Sustantivo]

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

temor

temor

Ex: The trepidation in her voice was evident as she spoke about her upcoming surgery. 

La trepidación en su voz era evidente mientras hablaba de su próxima cirugía.

tremulous
tremulous
[Adjetivo]

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

tembloroso

tembloroso

Ex: He reached out with a tremulous hand to accept the award. 

Extendió una mano trémula para aceptar el premio.

unrequited
unrequited
[Adjetivo]

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

no correspondido

no correspondido

Ex: The poet wrote about the pain of unrequited desire. 

El poeta escribió sobre el dolor del deseo no correspondido.

woebegone
woebegone
[Adjetivo]

sorrowful in appearance, looking very sad or miserable

desconsolado

desconsolado

Ex: The puppy’s woebegone eyes tugged at their hearts. 

Los ojos afligidos del cachorro tiraron de sus corazones.

vexed
vexed
[Adjetivo]

annoyed or irritated, feeling frustrated or troubled

enojado, enfadado

enojado, enfadado

Ex: She felt vexed when her plans were changed at the last minute. 

Se sintió molesta cuando sus planes fueron cambiados en el último minuto.

somber
somber
[Adjetivo]

serious in mood, often reflecting sadness

sombrío

sombrío

Ex: The room had a somber atmosphere during the memorial service. 

La habitación tenía una atmósfera sombría durante el servicio conmemorativo.

rapt
rapt
[Adjetivo]

fully absorbed or captivated by something

embelesado

embelesado

Ex: He read the novel with rapt intensity, unable to put it down until he reached the end. 

Leyó la novela con una intensidad absorta, incapaz de dejarla hasta que llegó al final.

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