Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - Jekyll y Hyde

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

ferviente, entusiasta

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

introvertido

a person who is useful for nothing and spends resources wastefully

despilfarrador

the quality of being full of life and energy

vivacidad

having or showing high moral standards

virtuoso

having strength and good mental or physical health

vigoroso

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

vanidad

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

valentía, valor

not backing off when things are becoming more challenging

impávido

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

timidez

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

temeridad

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

burlarse de

careful not to make anyone upset or annoyed

discreto, diplomático

(typically of men) very polite and charming

cortés

relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action

sórdido

being indirectly offensive; typically through sarcastic or mocking remarks

malicioso

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

asiduo

acting in a foolish or unintelligent manner

necio

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

autócrata

showing a strong desire to fight

beligerante

showing kindness and generosity

benévolo

friendly and not intended to harm or hurt others

benévolo

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

noisy and full of energy

bullicioso

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

fanfarrón

quick and energetic in movement or action

rápido y enérgico, brioso

behaving politely with charm and respect; typically used for men

caballeroso, cortés

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

manipulador, intrigante

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

concienzudo

behaving with politeness and respect

educado, cortés

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

depravado

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

taimado, artero

lacking intelligence or sharpness in thinking

idiota

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

dominante

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

egoísmo

extremely thoughtless and foolish in speech or action

fatuo, necio

filled with lively energy and excitement

exuberante

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

fortaleza

characterized as kind, friendly, and carefree

cordial

something or someone that causes trouble and annoyance

pesado