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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - Alcanzar el Éxito

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre éxito, como "alumna", "confer", "demerit", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
alma mater
[Sustantivo]

the university, college, or school that one used to study at

alma mater

alma mater

Ex: The alma mater's new scholarship program aims to support underprivileged students .El nuevo programa de becas de la **alma mater** tiene como objetivo apoyar a los estudiantes desfavorecidos.
alumna
[Sustantivo]

a former female student or pupil of a school, university, or college

exalumna

exalumna

Ex: She returned to campus as a guest speaker , inspiring current students with her experiences as a successful alumna.Regresó al campus como oradora invitada, inspirando a los estudiantes actuales con sus experiencias como una exitosa **alumna**.
alumnus
[Sustantivo]

a person, particularly a male one, who is a former student of a college, university, or school

exalumno

exalumno

Ex: The university 's newsletter features stories about notable alumni, celebrating their achievements and contributions to society .El boletín de la universidad presenta historias sobre **exalumnos** notables, celebrando sus logros y contribuciones a la sociedad.
colloquium
[Sustantivo]

a formal and academic conference or seminar

coloquio

coloquio

Ex: Participants at the colloquium were invited to submit papers for consideration in the upcoming academic journal special issue .Los participantes del **coloquio** fueron invitados a enviar artículos para su consideración en el próximo número especial de la revista académica.
collegiate
[Adjetivo]

relating to a college or its students

universitario

universitario

Ex: She joined a collegiate debate team to enhance her public speaking skills .Se unió a un equipo de debate **universitario** para mejorar sus habilidades de oratoria.
commencement
[Sustantivo]

a formal ceremony marking the completion of an academic program, typically involving the awarding of diplomas or degrees to students who have successfully completed their studies

ceremonia de graduación

ceremonia de graduación

Ex: Graduates felt a sense of accomplishment and pride as they walked across the stage during the commencement procession .Los graduados sintieron un sentido de logro y orgullo mientras caminaban por el escenario durante el desfile de **graduación**.
to confer
[Verbo]

to give an official degree, title, right, etc. to someone

otorgar

otorgar

Ex: The university conferred a Bachelor 's degree on the graduating students .La universidad **conferió** un título de licenciatura a los estudiantes graduados.
convocation
[Sustantivo]

a gathering of individuals who have come together in response to an official call; often for a specific purpose

convocación

convocación

Ex: A convocation of local leaders was called to discuss the new policy changes .Se convocó una **convocatoria** de líderes locales para discutir los nuevos cambios de política.
cum laude
[Adverbio]

(in the US) with the third highest level of distinction achievable by a student

con honores

con honores

Ex: Their daughter graduated cum laude, making her family extremely proud.Su hija se graduó **cum laude**, lo que hizo que su familia estuviera extremadamente orgullosa.
curricular
[Adjetivo]

relating to the topics that a course of study in a school or college consists of

curricular

curricular

Ex: The committee reviewed the curricular structure to better align with industry needs .El comité revisó la estructura **curricular** para alinearse mejor con las necesidades de la industria.
magna cum laude
[Adverbio]

(in the US) with the second highest level of distinction achievable by a student

con honores

con honores

Ex: He worked diligently and graduated magna cum laude in computer science .Trabajó diligentemente y se graduó **magna cum laude** en informática.
summa cum laude
[Adverbio]

(in the US) with the highest level of distinction achievable by a student

con máximos honores

con máximos honores

Ex: She earned her law degree summa cum laude, impressing her professors.Obtuvo su título de derecho **summa cum laude**, impresionando a sus profesores.
demerit
[Sustantivo]

a point against someone for a fault or wrongdoing, often used in educational or disciplinary contexts

demérito

demérito

Ex: The demerit system was implemented to discourage disruptive behavior in the classroom .El sistema de **demérito** se implementó para desalentar el comportamiento disruptivo en el aula.
disciplinary
[Adjetivo]

related to a specific branch of knowledge or academic field

disciplinario

disciplinario

Ex: The research paper was focused on a disciplinary approach to environmental science .El artículo de investigación se centró en un enfoque **disciplinario** de las ciencias ambientales.
dissertation
[Sustantivo]

a long piece of writing on a particular subject that a university student presents in order to get an advanced degree

tesis

tesis

Ex: The university requires students to defend their dissertation before a committee .La universidad requiere que los estudiantes defiendan su **tesis** ante un comité.
elective
[Adjetivo]

related to a course, activity, or option that is not mandatory

optativo, opcional

optativo, opcional

expulsion
[Sustantivo]

the act of expelling or forcing someone to leave a particular place, especially a school

expulsión

expulsión

Ex: The committee discussed the expulsion of the disruptive student from the program .El comité discutió la **expulsión** del estudiante disruptivo del programa.
entrant
[Sustantivo]

any individual or entity that is newly participating in a particular activity or competition

participante

participante

Ex: Despite being a late entrant, she managed to make a significant impact .A pesar de ser una **nueva participante**, logró causar un impacto significativo.
endowment
[Sustantivo]

a financial contribution or asset given to support specific purposes, like education or charitable activities

donación, legado

donación, legado

Ex: The school used its endowment to enhance facilities and offer extracurricular programs .La escuela utilizó su **dotación** para mejorar las instalaciones y ofrecer programas extracurriculares.

an official certificate in the US that people who did not complete high school can obtain by taking some classes and successfully passing a test, which is the equivalent of the actual high school diploma

GED

GED

Ex: The school offers resources for students pursuing a General Equivalency Diploma.La escuela ofrece recursos para los estudiantes que buscan un **Diploma de Equivalencia General**.
grammar school
[Sustantivo]

a type of school that typically provides education for young children in the first six or eight grades

escuela de educación secundaria

escuela de educación secundaria

Ex: His favorite teacher from grammar school inspired him to pursue a career in education .Su profesor favorito de la **escuela primaria** lo inspiró a seguir una carrera en la educación.
headmaster
[Sustantivo]

a person, typically a man, who is in charge of a school

director

director

Ex: The headmaster implemented new policies to improve academic standards .El **director** implementó nuevas políticas para mejorar los estándares académicos.

involving or combining multiple academic disciplines or fields of study

interdisciplinario

interdisciplinario

Ex: The university introduced an interdisciplinary major , allowing students to combine courses from different departments to pursue a customized academic path .La universidad introdujo una especialización **interdisciplinaria**, permitiendo a los estudiantes combinar cursos de diferentes departamentos para seguir un camino académico personalizado.

to monitor, especially during an examination, to ensure that rules are followed and cheating is prevented

vigilar

vigilar

Ex: Online exams were invigilated using specialized software to detect any irregularities or cheating .Los exámenes en línea fueron **vigilados** utilizando software especializado para detectar cualquier irregularidad o trampa.
Ivy League
[Sustantivo]

a group of eight private institutions of higher education in the United States known for their academic excellence, selective admissions policies, and competitive sports programs

Ivy League, Liga Ivy

Ivy League, Liga Ivy

Ex: Her parents were proud that she received a scholarship to an Ivy League.Sus padres estaban orgullosos de que recibiera una beca en una **Ivy League**.
literacy
[Sustantivo]

the capability to read and write

alfabetismo

alfabetismo

Ex: Literacy is essential for accessing information and education .**La alfabetización** es esencial para acceder a la información y la educación.
magnet school
[Sustantivo]

(the United States) a public school that is designed to offer specialized programs beyond the standard curriculum; typically located in a large city

escuela especializada

escuela especializada

Ex: He transferred to a magnet school to take advantage of their advanced math curriculum .Se trasladó a una **escuela imán** para aprovechar su plan de estudios avanzado de matemáticas.

to officially enroll or register as a student at a school, college, or university

matricularse

matricularse

Ex: She intends to matriculate at a medical school after completing her bachelor 's degree .Ella tiene la intención de **matricularse** en una escuela de medicina después de completar su licenciatura.
prospectus
[Sustantivo]

a descriptive catalog or booklet providing information about the courses, programs, and other offerings available at a college or university

folleto

folleto

Ex: The online prospectus was easy to navigate and full of useful information .El **prospecto** en línea era fácil de navegar y estaba lleno de información útil.
scholastic
[Adjetivo]

associated with schools, education, or the academic environment

escolar, académico

escolar, académico

Ex: The school held an annual scholastic achievement ceremony for top students .
sophomore
[Sustantivo]

a student at a high school or university in their second year of education

estudiante de segundo año

estudiante de segundo año

Ex: Sarah felt more confident as a sophomore and took on leadership roles .
sorority
[Sustantivo]

a social club for female students in a university or college, especially in the US and Canada

sororidad

sororidad

Ex: Sorority recruitment is a competitive process where potential new members visit different chapters to find the one that best fits their personality and goals .El reclutamiento de la **sororidad** es un proceso competitivo donde las posibles nuevas miembros visitan diferentes capítulos para encontrar el que mejor se adapte a su personalidad y metas.
to suspend
[Verbo]

to temporarily prevent someone from going to school as a punishment because they did something wrong

suspender

suspender

Ex: After the fight , he was suspended for three days .Después de la pelea, fue **suspendido** por tres días.
recess
[Sustantivo]

a scheduled break between lessons or classes in a school; allowing students to engage in relaxing activities

recreo

recreo

Ex: During recess, the playground was filled with laughter and games .Durante el **recreo**, el patio de recreo estaba lleno de risas y juegos.
tertiary college
[Sustantivo]

(Britain) an educational institution that offers courses and programs for individuals aged 16 and above; typically providing further education beyond secondary school or high school

centro de enseñanza que prepara estudiantes para la universidad y las carreras profesionales

centro de enseñanza que prepara estudiantes para la universidad y las carreras profesionales

Ex: The local tertiary college has an excellent reputation for its engineering courses .El **colegio terciario** local tiene una excelente reputación por sus cursos de ingeniería.
vocational
[Adjetivo]

involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation

profesional

profesional

Ex: Vocational qualifications demonstrate proficiency in specialized fields .Las calificaciones **vocacionales** demuestran competencia en campos especializados.
tenure
[Sustantivo]

a secure and permanent employment contract that ensures job stability; often granted to professors or teachers

puesto permanente, titularidad

puesto permanente, titularidad

syllabus
[Sustantivo]

a document that outlines the topics, assignments, and expectations for a course

plan de estudios, programa de estudios, programa

plan de estudios, programa de estudios, programa

Ex: The syllabus for the Psychology class lists the textbooks , course objectives , and schedule of lectures and exams .El **temario** de la clase de Psicología enumera los libros de texto, los objetivos del curso y el horario de conferencias y exámenes.
studious
[Adjetivo]

very passionate about studying or reading

estudioso

estudioso

Ex: The studious child preferred reading to playing outside .
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