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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zealous

[Adjetivo]

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

ferviente, entusiasta

Ex: His zealous dedication to the cause inspired many to take action .Su dedicación **ferviente** a la causa inspiró a muchos a actuar.

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withdrawn

[Adjetivo]

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

introvertido

Ex: After the breakup, she became withdrawn and avoided social gatherings for a while.Después de la ruptura, se volvió **retraída** y evitó las reuniones sociales por un tiempo.

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wastrel

[Sustantivo]

a person who is useful for nothing and spends resources wastefully

despilfarrador

Ex: She was tired of dealing with the wastrel who never contributed to the group ’s efforts .Estaba cansada de lidiar con el **derrochador** que nunca contribuía a los esfuerzos del grupo.

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vivacity

[Sustantivo]

the quality of being full of life and energy

vivacidad

Ex: Despite the challenges , she maintained her vivacity and optimism .A pesar de los desafíos, ella mantuvo su **vivacidad** y optimismo.

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virtuous

[Adjetivo]

having or showing high moral standards

virtuoso

Ex: The teacher praised the student for displaying virtuous behavior towards their classmates .El profesor elogió al estudiante por mostrar un comportamiento **virtuoso** hacia sus compañeros de clase.

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vigorous

[Adjetivo]

having strength and good mental or physical health

vigoroso

Ex: The vigorous athlete completed the marathon with determination and stamina .El atleta **vigoroso** completó el maratón con determinación y resistencia.

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vanity

[Sustantivo]

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

vanidad

Ex: She could n’t hide her vanity when she talked about her latest promotion .No podía ocultar su **vanidad** cuando hablaba de su último ascenso.

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valor

[Sustantivo]

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

valentía, valor

Ex: The soldier was awarded the medal for his exceptional valor in battle .El soldado fue condecorado con la medalla por su excepcional **valor** en la batalla.

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unflinching

[Adjetivo]

not backing off when things are becoming more challenging

impávido

Ex: The soldier's unflinching courage in battle was widely admired.El valor **inquebrantable** del soldado en la batalla fue ampliamente admirado.

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timidity

[Sustantivo]

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

timidez

Ex: Despite his talent , his timidity held him back from pursuing his dreams .A pesar de su talento, su **timidez** lo detuvo de perseguir sus sueños.

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temerity

[Sustantivo]

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

temeridad

Ex: She could n’t believe the temerity required to make such bold claims in the report .No podía creer la **temeridad** necesaria para hacer afirmaciones tan audaces en el informe.

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to taunt

[Verbo]

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

burlarse de

Ex: She felt humiliated as her peers taunted her for her poor performance .Se sintió humillada cuando sus compañeros la **burlaban** por su pobre desempeño.

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tactful

[Adjetivo]

careful not to make anyone upset or annoyed

discreto, diplomático

Ex: In social settings , she was tactful in steering conversations away from controversial topics to keep the atmosphere pleasant .En entornos sociales, ella fue **táctica** al dirigir las conversaciones lejos de temas controvertidos para mantener un ambiente agradable.

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suave

[Adjetivo]

(typically of men) very polite and charming

cortés

Ex: Known for his suave charm, he easily captivates others with his smooth-talking and wit.Conocido por su encanto **suave**, cautiva fácilmente a los demás con su labia e ingenio.

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sordid

[Adjetivo]

relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action

sórdido

Ex: The documentary exposed the sordid exploitation behind the company 's success .El documental expuso la explotación **miserable** detrás del éxito de la empresa.

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snide

[Adjetivo]

being indirectly offensive; typically through sarcastic or mocking remarks

malicioso

Ex: He made a snide observation about her choice of vacation spot.Hizo un comentario **malicioso** sobre su elección de lugar de vacaciones.

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assiduous

[Adjetivo]

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

asiduo

Ex: She approached the task with an assiduous focus that impressed her supervisors .Ella abordó la tarea con un enfoque **asiduo** que impresionó a sus supervisores.

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asinine

[Adjetivo]

acting in a foolish or unintelligent manner

necio

Ex: The plan was criticized for its asinine assumptions and lack of logic .El plan fue criticado por sus suposiciones **estúpidas** y falta de lógica.

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autocrat

[Sustantivo]

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

autócrata

Ex: Her leadership style was more like that of an autocrat than a democratic leader .Su estilo de liderazgo era más parecido al de un **autócrata** que al de un líder democrático.

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belligerent

[Adjetivo]

showing a strong desire to fight

beligerante

Ex: Despite the peaceful setting , the belligerent attitude of some guests was evident .A pesar del entorno pacífico, la actitud **beligerante** de algunos invitados era evidente.

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benevolent

[Adjetivo]

showing kindness and generosity

benévolo

Ex: The charity was supported by a benevolent donor who wished to remain anonymous .La organización benéfica fue apoyada por un donante **bondadoso** que deseaba permanecer en el anonimato.

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benign

[Adjetivo]

friendly and not intended to harm or hurt others

benévolo

Ex: The professor ’s benign feedback encouraged students to improve their work .Los comentarios **benignos** del profesor animaron a los estudiantes a mejorar su trabajo.

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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

Ex: His bigoted comments during the debate alienated many of the audience members and damaged his reputation .Sus comentarios **intolerantes** durante el debate alienaron a muchos miembros de la audiencia y dañaron su reputación.

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boisterous

[Adjetivo]

noisy and full of energy

bullicioso

Ex: She found the boisterous celebrations in the streets overwhelming .Encontró las celebraciones **bulliciosas** en las calles abrumadoras.

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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

Ex: She felt frustrated dealing with the braggart who kept flaunting his achievements .Se sentía frustrada al lidiar con el **fanfarrón** que no dejaba de alardear de sus logros.

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brisk

[Adjetivo]

quick and energetic in movement or action

rápido y enérgico, brioso

Ex: She gave the horse a brisk rubdown after their ride.Le dio al caballo un **rápido** masaje después de su paseo.

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chivalrous

[Adjetivo]

behaving politely with charm and respect; typically used for men

caballeroso, cortés

Ex: The movie ’s hero was portrayed as a chivalrous and noble figure .El héroe de la película fue retratado como una figura **caballeresca** y noble.

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conniving

[Adjetivo]

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

manipulador, intrigante

Ex: He was known for his conniving ways , always plotting behind the scenes .Era conocido por sus formas **conspiradoras**, siempre tramando entre bastidores.

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conscientious

[Adjetivo]

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

concienzudo

Ex: In any profession , a conscientious attitude leads to greater trust and respect from peers and clients alike .En cualquier profesión, una actitud **consciente** conduce a una mayor confianza y respeto por parte de compañeros y clientes por igual.

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courteous

[Adjetivo]

behaving with politeness and respect

educado, cortés

Ex: He always remains courteous, even when dealing with difficult customers .Siempre se mantiene **cortés**, incluso cuando trata con clientes difíciles.

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debauched

[Adjetivo]

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

depravado

Ex: The characters in the play engaged in debauched activities, reflecting their moral decay.Los personajes de la obra participaron en actividades **depravadas**, lo que refleja su decadencia moral.

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devious

[Adjetivo]

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

taimado, artero

Ex: She employed devious tactics to manipulate the outcome of the vote .Ella empleó tácticas **astutas** para manipular el resultado de la votación.

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dim-witted

[Adjetivo]

lacking intelligence or sharpness in thinking

idiota

Ex: The dim-witted driver failed to follow basic traffic signals , leading to a series of avoidable road incidents .El conductor **torpe** no siguió las señales de tráfico básicas, lo que provocó una serie de incidentes viales evitables.

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domineering

[Adjetivo]

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

dominante

Ex: The domineering mother-in-law constantly interfered in her son 's marriage , causing tension and resentment between the couple .La suegra **dominante** interfería constantemente en el matrimonio de su hijo, causando tensión y resentimiento entre la pareja.

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egoism

[Sustantivo]

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

egoísmo

Ex: The novel 's antagonist was driven by sheer egoism, manipulating others for personal benefit .El antagonista de la novela estaba impulsado por puro **egoísmo**, manipulando a otros para beneficio personal.

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fatuous

[Adjetivo]

extremely thoughtless and foolish in speech or action

fatuo, necio

Ex: It was clear that the fatuous plan lacked any serious consideration .Estaba claro que el plan **fatuo** carecía de cualquier consideración seria.

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exuberant

[Adjetivo]

filled with lively energy and excitement

exuberante

Ex: The exuberant puppy bounded around the yard , chasing after anything that moved .El cachorro **exuberante** saltaba por el patio, persiguiendo todo lo que se movía.

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fortitude

[Sustantivo]

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

fortaleza

Ex: Facing financial difficulties with fortitude, she managed to stay optimistic .Enfrentando dificultades financieras con **fortaleza**, logró mantenerse optimista.

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genial

[Adjetivo]

characterized as kind, friendly, and carefree

cordial

Ex: He had a genial personality that made him popular at social gatherings .Tenía una personalidad **genial** que lo hacía popular en las reuniones sociales.

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nuisance

[Sustantivo]

something or someone that causes trouble and annoyance

pesado

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

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