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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: She felt a frisson of excitement as the concert began. 
galling
galling
[Adjetivo]

marked by causing irritation and annoyance

mortificante, irritante

mortificante, irritante

Ex: His galling remarks about her work ethic irritated her. 
glare
glare
[Sustantivo]

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

mirada fulminante

mirada fulminante

Ex: She gave him a glare when he interrupted her. 
to gnaw at
to gnaw at
[Verbo]

to cause someone persistent worry or discomfort

roer

roer

Ex: The fear of failure continues to gnaw at him every day. 
greed
greed
[Sustantivo]

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

avaricia, avidez

avaricia, avidez

Ex: His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions. 
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: He was a hot-blooded individual who often acted on impulse. 
to hyperventilate

to breathe at a very fast pace

hiperventilar

hiperventilar

Ex: His anxiety caused him to hyperventilate during the exam. 
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: The announcement caused mass hysteria among the crowd. 
idolatrous
idolatrous
[Adjetivo]

displaying intense admiration or devotion that surpasses rationality or reason

idólatra

idólatra

Ex: He had an idolatrous devotion to his favorite football team. 
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 politician faced ignominy after the scandal broke. 
inconsolable
inconsolable
[Adjetivo]

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

inconsolable

inconsolable

Ex: She was inconsolable after her dog passed away. 
indignation
indignation
[Sustantivo]

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

indignación

indignación

Ex: Her voice trembled with indignation at the unfair accusation. 
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: His fear of public speaking created a strong inhibition that made it challenging for him to address large audiences. 
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 child always has a multitude of questions about how things work. 
irascibility
irascibility
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being short-tempered

irascibilidad

irascibilidad

Ex: His irascibility made it difficult for his coworkers to approach him. 
to loathe
to loathe
[Verbo]

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

detestar

detestar

Ex: He loathes broccoli and refuses to eat it. 
monotonous
monotonous
[Adjetivo]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

monótono

monótono

Ex: The endless hours of data entry made her workday feel monotonous and never-ending. 
moonstruck
moonstruck
[Adjetivo]

mentally unbalanced, appearing irrational or dreamy

chiflado, lunático

chiflado, lunático

Ex: His moonstruck behavior worried his friends. 
overwrought
overwrought
[Adjetivo]

emotionally distressed and worked up

alterado

alterado

Ex: She was overwrought after receiving the bad news. 
poignancy
poignancy
[Sustantivo]

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

intensidad

intensidad

Ex: The film's poignancy left the audience in tears. 
plaintive
plaintive
[Adjetivo]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

lastimero

lastimero

Ex: She gave a plaintive sigh as she looked out the window. 
querulous
querulous
[Adjetivo]

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

lastimero

lastimero

Ex: The querulous customer complained about every dish. 
ravenous
ravenous
[Adjetivo]

experiencing extreme hunger

hambriento

hambriento

Ex: The smell of freshly baked cookies made the children ravenous, and they quickly gathered around the kitchen. 
revulsion
revulsion
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

repugnancia, asco

repugnancia, asco

Ex: She felt a deep revulsion at the sight of the rotting food. 
rueful
rueful
[Adjetivo]

showing sadness and regret inspired by compassion

triste, arrepentido

triste, arrepentido

Ex: She gave him a rueful smile after hearing his sad story. 
to seethe
to seethe
[Verbo]

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

estar furioso

estar furioso

Ex: She seethed with frustration as she listened to the excuses. 
sepulchral
sepulchral
[Adjetivo]

having a gloomy atmosphere that reminds one of tombs or graves

sepulcral

sepulcral

Ex: The abandoned house had a sepulchral feel to it. 
soulful
soulful
[Adjetivo]

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

conmovedor, enternecedor

conmovedor, enternecedor

Ex: Her soulful eyes revealed her deep emotions. 
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: Her explanation of the advanced math problem stupefied him. 
subdued
subdued
[Adjetivo]

having a calm or restrained manner

apagado

apagado

Ex: Despite the chaos around her, she remained subdued and composed. 
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: The child threw a tantrum when he couldn't have the toy. 
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: He decided to sulk in his room after the argument. 
temperamental
temperamental
[Adjetivo]

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

temperamental

temperamental

Ex: She's so temperamental; you never know how she'll react to any situation. 
trepidation
trepidation
[Sustantivo]

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

temor

temor

Ex: As the deadline approached, she felt a sense of trepidation about the upcoming exam. 
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: Her voice was tremulous as she delivered the speech. 
unrequited
unrequited
[Adjetivo]

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

no correspondido

no correspondido

Ex: She suffered from unrequited love for her best friend. 
woebegone
woebegone
[Adjetivo]

sorrowful in appearance, looking very sad or miserable

desconsolado

desconsolado

Ex: She looked woebegone after hearing the disappointing news. 
vexed
vexed
[Adjetivo]

annoyed or irritated, feeling frustrated or troubled

enojado, enfadado

enojado, enfadado

Ex: His vexed expression showed his frustration with the delay. 
somber
somber
[Adjetivo]

serious in mood, often reflecting sadness

sombrío

sombrío

Ex: The film's somber tone matched its tragic storyline. 
rapt
rapt
[Adjetivo]

fully absorbed or captivated by something

embelesado

embelesado

Ex: She listened to the music with rapt attention, entranced by its beauty. 
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