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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - Jekyll y Hyde

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre características personales, como "zealous", "vivacity", "tactful", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
zealous
[Adjetivo]

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

ferviente, entusiasta

ferviente, entusiasta

Ex: zealous dedication to the cause inspired many to take action .
withdrawn
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) unwilling to talk to other people or participate in social events

introvertido

introvertido

Ex: After the breakup, she became withdrawn and avoided social gatherings for a while.
wastrel
[Sustantivo]

a person who is useful for nothing and spends resources wastefully

despilfarrador

despilfarrador

Ex: She was tired of dealing with wastrel who never contributed to the group ’s efforts .
vivacity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being full of life and energy

vivacidad

vivacidad

Ex: Despite the challenges , she maintained vivacity and optimism .
virtuous
[Adjetivo]

having or showing high moral standards

virtuoso

virtuoso

Ex: The teacher praised the student for virtuous behavior towards their classmates .
vigorous
[Adjetivo]

having strength and good mental or physical health

vigoroso

vigoroso

Ex: vigorous athlete completed the marathon with determination and stamina .
vanity
[Sustantivo]

the act of taking excessive pride in one's own achievements or abilities

vanidad

vanidad

Ex: She could n’t hide vanity when she talked about her latest promotion .
valor
[Sustantivo]

characteristic of being fearless in the face of danger; especially in a war

valentía, valor

valentía, valor

Ex: The soldier was awarded the medal for his valor in battle .
unflinching
[Adjetivo]

not backing off when things are becoming more challenging

impávido

impávido

Ex: The soldier's unflinching courage in battle was widely admired.
timidity
[Sustantivo]

being too shy or lacking in self-confidence; often associated with fear of social judgment or making decisions

timidez

timidez

Ex: Despite his talent , timidity held him back from pursuing his dreams .
temerity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

temeridad

temeridad

Ex: She could n’t believe temerity required to make such bold claims in the report .
to taunt
[Verbo]

to upset one by saying disrespectful things to them or constantly making fun of them

burlarse de

burlarse de

Ex: She felt humiliated as her taunted her for her poor performance .
tactful
[Adjetivo]

careful not to make anyone upset or annoyed

discreto, diplomático

discreto, diplomático

Ex: In social settings , she tactful in steering conversations away from controversial topics to keep the atmosphere pleasant .
suave
[Adjetivo]

(typically of men) very polite and charming

cortés

cortés

Ex: Known for his suave charm, he easily captivates others with his smooth-talking and wit.
sordid
[Adjetivo]

relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action

sórdido

sórdido

Ex: The documentary exposed sordid exploitation behind the company 's success .
snide
[Adjetivo]

being indirectly offensive; typically through sarcastic or mocking remarks

malicioso

malicioso

Ex: He made a snide observation about her choice of vacation spot.
assiduous
[Adjetivo]

working very hard and with careful attention to detail so that everything is done as well as possible

asiduo

asiduo

Ex: She approached the task with assiduous focus that impressed her supervisors .
asinine
[Adjetivo]

acting in a foolish or unintelligent manner

necio

necio

Ex: The plan was criticized for asinine assumptions and lack of logic .
autocrat
[Sustantivo]

a ruthless oppressor who has the absolute power of telling people what to do and not to do

autócrata

autócrata

Ex: Her leadership style was more like that of autocrat than a democratic leader .
belligerent
[Adjetivo]

showing a strong desire to fight

beligerante

beligerante

Ex: Despite the peaceful setting , belligerent attitude of some guests was evident .
benevolent
[Adjetivo]

showing kindness and generosity

benévolo

benévolo

Ex: The charity was supported by benevolent donor who wished to remain anonymous .
benign
[Adjetivo]

friendly and not intended to harm or hurt others

benévolo

benévolo

Ex: The professorbenign feedback encouraged students to improve their work .
bigoted
[Adjetivo]

having strong, unreasonable, and unfair opinions or attitudes, especially about a particular race or religion, and refusing to listen to different opinions or ideas

intolerante, prejuiciado

intolerante, prejuiciado

Ex: bigoted comments during the debate alienated many of the audience members and damaged his reputation .
boisterous
[Adjetivo]

noisy and full of energy

bullicioso

bullicioso

Ex: She found boisterous celebrations in the streets overwhelming .
braggart
[Sustantivo]

a person who is always showing off the things they have in a way that may come across as annoying or exaggerated

fanfarrón

fanfarrón

Ex: She felt frustrated dealing with braggart who kept flaunting his achievements .
brisk
[Adjetivo]

quick and energetic in movement or action

rápido y enérgico, brioso

rápido y enérgico, brioso

Ex: She gave the horse a brisk rubdown after their ride.
chivalrous
[Adjetivo]

behaving politely with charm and respect; typically used for men

caballeroso, cortés

caballeroso, cortés

Ex: The movie ’s hero was portrayed as chivalrous and noble figure .
conniving
[Adjetivo]

engaging in unethical, harmful, or even illegal planning for a goal at the expense of others

manipulador, intrigante

manipulador, intrigante

Ex: He was known for conniving ways , always plotting behind the scenes .
conscientious
[Adjetivo]

acting in accordance with one's conscience and sense of duty

concienzudo

concienzudo

Ex: In any profession , conscientious attitude leads to greater trust and respect from peers and clients alike .
courteous
[Adjetivo]

behaving with politeness and respect

educado, cortés

educado, cortés

Ex: He always courteous, even when dealing with difficult customers .
debauched
[Adjetivo]

occupying oneself with sensual pleasure to an extent that is not morally appropriate

depravado

depravado

Ex: The characters in the play engaged in debauched activities, reflecting their moral decay.
devious
[Adjetivo]

using crafty and clever methods to achieve goals or avoid negative consequences

taimado, artero

taimado, artero

Ex: She devious tactics to manipulate the outcome of the vote .
dim-witted
[Adjetivo]

lacking intelligence or sharpness in thinking

idiota

idiota

Ex: dim-witted driver failed to follow basic traffic signals , leading to a series of avoidable road incidents .
domineering
[Adjetivo]

showing a tendency to have control over others without taking their emotions into account

dominante

dominante

Ex: domineering mother-in-law constantly interfered in her son 's marriage , causing tension and resentment between the couple .
egoism
[Sustantivo]

the practice of placing one's own needs and desires above those of others

egoísmo

egoísmo

Ex: The novel 's antagonist was driven by egoism, manipulating others for personal benefit .
fatuous
[Adjetivo]

extremely thoughtless and foolish in speech or action

fatuo, necio

fatuo, necio

Ex: It was clear that fatuous plan lacked any serious consideration .
exuberant
[Adjetivo]

filled with lively energy and excitement

exuberante

exuberante

Ex: exuberant puppy bounded around the yard , chasing after anything that moved .
fortitude
[Sustantivo]

mental and emotional strength and resilience in facing adversity, challenges, or difficult situations

fortaleza

fortaleza

Ex: Facing financial difficulties fortitude, she managed to stay optimistic .
genial
[Adjetivo]

characterized as kind, friendly, and carefree

cordial

cordial

Ex: He had genial personality that made him popular at social gatherings .
nuisance
[Sustantivo]

something or someone that causes trouble and annoyance

pesado

pesado

Ex: The frequent power outages were a nuisance for the business .
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