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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
zealous
[Adjetivo]

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

ferviente, entusiasta

ferviente, entusiasta

Ex: The zealous supporters cheered loudly throughout the entire event. 

Los seguidores fervientes animaron en voz alta durante todo el evento.

withdrawn
withdrawn
[Adjetivo]

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

introvertido

introvertido

Ex: His withdrawn behavior worried his friends, who tried to encourage him to join them more often. 

Su comportamiento retraído preocupaba a sus amigos, quienes intentaban animarlo a unirse a ellos con más frecuencia.

wastrel
wastrel
[Sustantivo]

a person who is useful for nothing and spends resources wastefully

despilfarrador

despilfarrador

Ex: He was considered a wastrel by his family for squandering his inheritance. 

Era considerado un derrochador por su familia por malgastar su herencia.

vivacity
vivacity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being full of life and energy

vivacidad

vivacidad

Ex: The party was filled with the vivacity of young people enjoying themselves. 

La fiesta estaba llena de la vivacidad de los jóvenes disfrutando.

virtuous
virtuous
[Adjetivo]

having or showing high moral standards

virtuoso

virtuoso

Ex: It's important to surround yourself with virtuous friends who inspire you to do good. 

Es importante rodearse de amigos virtuosos que te inspiren a hacer el bien.

vigorous
vigorous
[Adjetivo]

having strength and good mental or physical health

vigoroso

vigoroso

Ex: The vigorous student approached each assignment with enthusiasm and energy. 

El estudiante vigoroso abordaba cada tarea con entusiasmo y energía.

vanity
vanity
[Sustantivo]

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

vanidad

vanidad

Ex: The artist's vanity was apparent in his constant need for praise. 

La vanidad del artista era evidente en su constante necesidad de elogios.

valor
valor
[Sustantivo]

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

valentía, valor

valentía, valor

Ex: The general praised the troops for their valor in the fierce combat. 

El general elogió a las tropas por su valor en el feroz combate.

unflinching
unflinching
[Adjetivo]

not backing off when things are becoming more challenging

impávido

impávido

Ex: He remained unflinching despite the growing difficulties in the task. 

Permaneció impertérrito a pesar de las crecientes dificultades en la tarea.

timidity
timidity
[Sustantivo]

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

timidez

timidez

Ex: The timidity of the new employee was noticeable in team meetings. 

La timidez del nuevo empleado era notable en las reuniones de equipo.

temerity
temerity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

temeridad

temeridad

Ex: Despite the risks, he acted with temerity, believing it was necessary for success. 

A pesar de los riesgos, actuó con temeridad, creyendo que era necesario para el éxito.

to taunt
to taunt
[Verbo]

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

burlarse de

burlarse de

Ex: He tried to ignore them as they taunted him during the game. 

Intentó ignorarlos mientras lo provocaban durante el juego.

tactful
tactful
[Adjetivo]

careful not to make anyone upset or annoyed

discreto, diplomático

discreto, diplomático

Ex: When discussing sensitive topics, it's essential to be tactful to maintain harmony in the conversation. 

Al discutir temas delicados, es esencial ser táctico para mantener la armonía en la conversación.

suave
suave
[Adjetivo]

(typically of men) very polite and charming

cortés

cortés

Ex: Despite the pressure, he handles the situation with suave grace and composure. 

A pesar de la presión, maneja la situación con elegancia y compostura.

sordid
sordid
[Adjetivo]

relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action

sórdido

sórdido

Ex: The politician’s sordid past was brought to light during the campaign. 

El pasado sórdido del político salió a la luz durante la campaña.

snide
snide
[Adjetivo]

being indirectly offensive; typically through sarcastic or mocking remarks

malicioso

malicioso

Ex: The critic’s snide review left the director feeling deflated. 

La reseña burlona del crítico dejó al director desinflado.

assiduous
assiduous
[Adjetivo]

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

asiduo

asiduo

Ex: They admired his assiduous approach to solving complex problems. 

Admiraban su enfoque asiduo para resolver problemas complejos.

asinine
asinine
[Adjetivo]

acting in a foolish or unintelligent manner

necio

necio

Ex: They were baffled by the asinine comments made by the guest speaker. 

Estaban desconcertados por los comentarios estúpidos hechos por el orador invitado.

autocrat
autocrat
[Sustantivo]

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

autócrata

autócrata

Ex: The citizens lived in fear under the autocrat’s regime. 

Los ciudadanos vivían con miedo bajo el régimen del autócrata.

belligerent
belligerent
[Adjetivo]

showing a strong desire to fight

beligerante

beligerante

Ex: The belligerent dog growled and bared its teeth, warning intruders to stay away. 

El perro beligerante gruñó y mostró los dientes, advirtiendo a los intrusos que se mantuvieran alejados.

benevolent
benevolent
[Adjetivo]

showing kindness and generosity

benévolo

benévolo

Ex: Her benevolent nature led her to volunteer at the orphanage every weekend. 

Su naturaleza bondadosa la llevó a ser voluntaria en el orfanato todos los fines de semana.

benign
benign
[Adjetivo]

friendly and not intended to harm or hurt others

benévolo

benévolo

Ex: She spoke to her patients with a benign, comforting tone to ease their worries. 

Habló con sus pacientes con un tono benigno, reconfortante para aliviar sus preocupaciones.

bigoted
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: Despite the changing times, she remained bigoted in her views and refused to accept new ideas. 

A pesar de los tiempos cambiantes, ella permaneció intolerante en sus opiniones y se negó a aceptar nuevas ideas.

boisterous
boisterous
[Adjetivo]

marked by a lack of control or discipline

bullicioso

bullicioso

Ex: His boisterous laughter disrupted the quiet library. 

Su risa bulliciosa interrumpió la biblioteca tranquila.

braggart
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: The braggart’s stories about his vacations became tiresome after a while. 

Las historias del fanfarrón sobre sus vacaciones se volvieron cansadas después de un tiempo.

brisk
brisk
[Adjetivo]

quick and energetic in movement or action

rápido y enérgico, brioso

rápido y enérgico, brioso

Ex: He answered the questions in a brisk manner, not wasting any time. 

Respondió a las preguntas de manera ágil, sin perder tiempo.

chivalrous
chivalrous
[Adjetivo]

behaving politely with charm and respect; typically used for men

caballeroso, cortés

caballeroso, cortés

Ex: He made a chivalrous effort to help her with her bags. 

Hizo un esfuerzo caballeroso para ayudarla con sus bolsas.

conniving
conniving
[Adjetivo]

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

manipulador, intrigante

manipulador, intrigante

Ex: Despite his friendly demeanor, his conniving schemes were eventually exposed. 

A pesar de su actitud amistosa, sus maquinaciones tramposas finalmente fueron expuestas.

conscientious
conscientious
[Adjetivo]

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

concienzudo

concienzudo

Ex: The conscientious decision to recycle and reduce waste reflects her commitment to environmental responsibility. 

La decisión consciente de reciclar y reducir los residuos refleja su compromiso con la responsabilidad ambiental.

courteous
courteous
[Adjetivo]

behaving with politeness and respect

educado, cortés

educado, cortés

Ex: He responded to the complaint with a courteous and thoughtful reply. 

Respondió a la queja con una respuesta cortés y reflexiva.

debauched
debauched
[Adjetivo]

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

depravado

depravado

Ex: The novel portrayed a debauched society where moral values were ignored. 

La novela retrataba una sociedad libertina donde se ignoraban los valores morales.

devious
devious
[Adjetivo]

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

taimado, artero

taimado, artero

Ex: The devious strategy he devised was both intricate and cunning. 

La estrategia astuta que ideó era tanto intrincada como astuta.

dim-witted
dim-witted
[Adjetivo]

lacking intelligence or sharpness in thinking

idiota

idiota

Ex: The dim-witted employee often needed detailed instructions and extra guidance to complete even simple tasks. 

El empleado torpe a menudo necesitaba instrucciones detalladas y orientación adicional para completar incluso tareas simples.

domineering
domineering
[Adjetivo]

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

dominante

dominante

Ex: The manager's domineering style of leadership stifled creativity and innovation among the team members. 

El estilo de liderazgo dominante del manager sofocó la creatividad y la innovación entre los miembros del equipo.

egoism
egoism
[Sustantivo]

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

egoísmo

egoísmo

Ex: The manager’s egoism caused friction among the staff. 

El egoísmo del gerente causó fricciones entre el personal.

fatuous
fatuous
[Adjetivo]

extremely thoughtless and foolish in speech or action

fatuo, necio

fatuo, necio

Ex: The politician’s fatuous promises did nothing to address the real issues. 

Las promesas fatuas del político no hicieron nada para abordar los problemas reales.

exuberant
exuberant
[Adjetivo]

filled with lively energy and excitement

exuberante

exuberante

Ex: Her exuberant personality lit up the room, bringing smiles to everyone's faces. 

Su personalidad exuberante iluminó la habitación, llevando sonrisas a todos los rostros.

fortitude
fortitude
[Sustantivo]

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

fortaleza

fortaleza

Ex: He showed great fortitude in overcoming the challenges of his career. 

Mostró una gran fortaleza al superar los desafíos de su carrera.

genial
genial
[Adjetivo]

characterized as kind, friendly, and carefree

cordial

cordial

Ex: She greeted her new neighbors with a genial wave and friendly conversation. 

Ella saludó a sus nuevos vecinos con un saludo afable y una conversación amigable.

nuisance
nuisance
[Sustantivo]

something or someone that causes trouble and annoyance

pesado

pesado

Ex: The litter in the park has become a nuisance to the community. 

La basura en el parque se ha convertido en una molestia para la comunidad.

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