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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 frisson of terror in the audience .
galling
[Adjetivo]

marked by causing irritation and annoyance

mortificante, irritante

mortificante, irritante

Ex: His refusal to listen was particularly galling.
glare
[Sustantivo]

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

mirada fulminante

mirada fulminante

Ex: glare conveyed his disapproval of their behavior .
to gnaw at
[Verbo]

to cause someone persistent worry or discomfort

roer

roer

Ex: The thought of losing her job gnaws at her constantly.
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.

to breathe at a very fast pace

hiperventilar

hiperventilar

Ex: The intense workout caused him hyperventilate.
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 hysteria after hearing the shocking news .
idolatrous
[Adjetivo]

displaying intense admiration or devotion that surpasses rationality or reason

idólatra

idólatra

Ex: idolatrous admiration for the singer was evident in her room filled with posters .
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 ignominy to the tech firm .
inconsolable
[Adjetivo]

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

inconsolable

inconsolable

Ex: The child inconsolable after losing his favorite toy .
indignation
[Sustantivo]

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

indignación

indignación

Ex: She felt a surge indignation when she heard the unfair criticism .
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: inhibition to share personal struggles contributed to a lack of emotional support within the community .
inquisitive
[Adjetivo]

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

curioso

curioso

Ex: inquisitive traveler enjoys immersing themselves in different cultures , eager to learn about new customs and traditions .
irascibility
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being short-tempered

irascibilidad

irascibilidad

Ex: irascibility was well-known , causing others to tread carefully around him .
to loathe
[Verbo]

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

detestar

detestar

Ex: loathes the idea of working late on weekends .
monotonous
[Adjetivo]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

monótono

monótono

Ex: The repetitive tasks at the assembly line made the monotonous and uninteresting .
moonstruck
[Adjetivo]

mentally unbalanced, appearing irrational or dreamy

chiflado, lunático

chiflado, lunático

Ex: After days without sleep, he acted moonstruck and confused.
overwrought
[Adjetivo]

emotionally distressed and worked up

alterado

alterado

Ex: overwrought parents anxiously waited for news about their child .
poignancy
[Sustantivo]

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

intensidad

intensidad

Ex: She felt a poignancy as she revisited her old neighborhood .
plaintive
[Adjetivo]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

lastimero

lastimero

Ex: Her voice plaintive as she recounted her memories .
querulous
[Adjetivo]

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

lastimero

lastimero

Ex: The review was written in querulous manner , criticizing every detail .
ravenous
[Adjetivo]

experiencing extreme hunger

hambriento

hambriento

Ex: The marathon runners ravenous after crossing the finish line and quickly made their way to the food tent for a meal .
revulsion
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

repugnancia, asco

repugnancia, asco

Ex: She spoke revulsion about the inhumane treatment of animals .
rueful
[Adjetivo]

showing sadness and regret inspired by compassion

triste, arrepentido

triste, arrepentido

Ex: He shook his head with rueful sigh , feeling sorry for his friend .
to seethe
[Verbo]

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

estar furioso

estar furioso

Ex: She sat thereseething with anger , but her face remained impassive .
sepulchral
[Adjetivo]

having a gloomy atmosphere that reminds one of tombs or graves

sepulcral

sepulcral

Ex: Her voice took on sepulchral tone when she spoke of the past .
soulful
[Adjetivo]

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

conmovedor, enternecedor

conmovedor, enternecedor

Ex: The artist 's painting had 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 stupefied everyone at the lecture .
subdued
[Adjetivo]

having a calm or restrained manner

apagado

apagado

Ex: subdued demeanor during the meeting made it difficult to gauge his true feelings .
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 studenttantrum disrupted the entire classroom .
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: sulked for hours over the missed opportunity .
temperamental
[Adjetivo]

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

temperamental

temperamental

Ex: temperamental child threw tantrums when things did n't go their way .
trepidation
[Sustantivo]

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

temor

temor

Ex: The ominous clouds overhead filled the villagers trepidation, fearing an impending storm .
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 tremulous note apologizing for the misunderstanding .
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 unrequited admiration from her colleague .
woebegone
[Adjetivo]

sorrowful in appearance, looking very sad or miserable

desconsolado

desconsolado

Ex: woebegone child clutched his broken toy tightly .
vexed
[Adjetivo]

annoyed or irritated, feeling frustrated or troubled

enojado, enfadado

enojado, enfadado

Ex: She was vexed by the constant interruptions during her meeting.
somber
[Adjetivo]

serious in mood, often reflecting sadness

sombrío

sombrío

Ex: He gave somber speech about the challenges ahead .
rapt
[Adjetivo]

fully absorbed or captivated by something

embelesado

embelesado

Ex: The photographer captured the couplerapt expressions as they exchanged vows during the wedding ceremony .
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