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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
alma mater
[Sustantivo]

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

alma mater

alma mater

Ex: His alma mater awarded him an honorary degree for his achievements. 

Su alma mater le otorgó un título honorífico por sus logros.

alumna
alumna
[Sustantivo]

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

exalumna

exalumna

Ex: The alumnae network provides valuable resources and support for women graduates of the university. 

La red de alumnas proporciona recursos y apoyo valiosos para las mujeres graduadas de la universidad.

alumnus
alumnus
[Sustantivo]

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

exalumno

exalumno

Ex: The alumni association organizes networking opportunities and social events to keep alumnus connected with their alma mater. 

La asociación de exalumnos organiza oportunidades de networking y eventos sociales para mantener a los exalumnos conectados con su alma mater.

colloquium
colloquium
[Sustantivo]

a formal and academic conference or seminar

coloquio

coloquio

Ex: The colloquium served as a platform for scholars to exchange ideas and engage in interdisciplinary dialogue. 

El coloquio sirvió como plataforma para que los académicos intercambiaran ideas y participaran en un diálogo interdisciplinario.

collegiate
collegiate
[Adjetivo]

relating to a college or its students

universitario

universitario

Ex: They attended a collegiate conference on innovative teaching methods. 

Asistieron a una conferencia universitaria sobre métodos de enseñanza innovadores.

commencement
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: The commencement stage was adorned with flowers and banners, creating a festive atmosphere for the graduating students. 

La etapa de commencement estaba adornada con flores y pancartas, creando un ambiente festivo para los estudiantes graduados.

to confer
to confer
[Verbo]

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

otorgar

otorgar

Ex: The board decided to confer the prestigious award on the researcher for their groundbreaking contributions. 

La junta decidió conferir el prestigioso premio al investigador por sus contribuciones innovadoras.

convocation
convocation
[Sustantivo]

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

convocación

convocación

Ex: The convocation of activists rallied to advocate for environmental protection. 

La convocatoria de activistas se reunió para abogar por la protección del medio ambiente.

cum laude
cum laude
[Adverbio]

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

con honores

con honores

Ex: The student was honored to receive his diploma cum laude at the ceremony. 

El estudiante se sintió honrado de recibir su diploma cum laude en la ceremonia.

curricular
curricular
[Adjetivo]

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

curricular

curricular

Ex: Curricular activities are designed to support students' academic growth. 

Las actividades curriculares están diseñadas para apoyar el crecimiento académico de los estudiantes.

magna cum laude
magna cum laude
[Adverbio]

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

con honores

con honores

Ex: He was proud to receive his diploma magna cum laude. 

Estaba orgulloso de recibir su diploma magna cum laude.

summa cum laude
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 was the only one in her program to graduate summa cum laude. 

Ella fue la única en su programa en graduarse summa cum laude.

demerit
demerit
[Sustantivo]

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

demérito

demérito

Ex: Talking during a test resulted in demerits for several students in the examination hall. 

Hablar durante un examen resultó en deméritos para varios estudiantes en la sala de exámenes.

disciplinary
disciplinary
[Adjetivo]

related to a specific branch of knowledge or academic field

disciplinario

disciplinario

Ex: His disciplinary expertise lies in ancient history and archaeology. 

Su experiencia disciplinaria se encuentra en la historia antigua y la arqueología.

dissertation
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: Writing the dissertation was challenging but ultimately rewarding. 

Escribir la tesis fue un desafío pero finalmente gratificante.

elective
elective
[Adjetivo]

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

optativo, opcional

optativo, opcional

expulsion
expulsion
[Sustantivo]

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

expulsión

expulsión

Ex: She faced the prospect of expulsion after being caught cheating on her final exam. 

Ella enfrentó la perspectiva de expulsión después de ser sorprendida haciendo trampa en su examen final.

entrant
entrant
[Sustantivo]

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

participante

participante

Ex: The contest organizers provided a briefing for all new entrants. 

Los organizadores del concurso proporcionaron un informe para todos los nuevos participantes.

endowment
endowment
[Sustantivo]

money or property donated to an institution, the income from which is used for its support

donación, legado

donación, legado

Ex: The hospital receives income from its endowment for medical research. 

El hospital recibe ingresos de su dotación para la investigación médica.

General Equivalency Diploma

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: She attended night classes to prepare for the General Equivalency Diploma test. 

Ella asistió a clases nocturnas para prepararse para la prueba del Diploma de Equivalencia General.

grammar school
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: She made lifelong friends during her years at grammar school. 

Hizo amigos para toda la vida durante sus años en la escuela primaria.

headmaster
headmaster
[Sustantivo]

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

director

director

Ex: Students respected the headmaster for his fairness and leadership. 

Los estudiantes respetaban al director por su equidad y liderazgo.

interdisciplinary

involving or combining multiple academic disciplines or fields of study

interdisciplinario

interdisciplinario

Ex: The conference brought together scholars from various disciplines for an interdisciplinary discussion on artificial intelligence. 

La conferencia reunió a académicos de diversas disciplinas para una discusión interdisciplinaria sobre inteligencia artificial.

to invigilate

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

vigilar

vigilar

Ex: The strict professor invigilated the quiz, closely observing students to prevent any unauthorized assistance. 

El profesor estricto vigiló el cuestionario, observando de cerca a los estudiantes para evitar cualquier ayuda no autorizada.

Ivy League
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: The Ivy League are renowned for their research contributions. 

La Ivy League es conocida por sus contribuciones a la investigación.

literacy
literacy
[Sustantivo]

the capability to read and write

alfabetismo

alfabetismo

Ex: The government has launched several initiatives to boost literacy nationwide. 

El gobierno ha lanzado varias iniciativas para impulsar la alfabetización en todo el país.

magnet school
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: Parents often prefer magnet schools because of their specialized educational tracks. 

Los padres a menudo prefieren las escuelas imán debido a sus programas educativos especializados.

to matriculate

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

matricularse

matricularse

Ex: International students must meet specific requirements to matriculate in U.S. universities. 

Los estudiantes internacionales deben cumplir con requisitos específicos para matricularse en universidades de EE.UU.

prospectus
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 university’s prospectus includes detailed descriptions of all the courses offered. 

El prospecto de la universidad incluye descripciones detalladas de todos los cursos que se ofrecen.

scholastic
scholastic
[Adjetivo]

associated with schools, education, or the academic environment

escolar, académico

escolar, académico

Ex: The university's scholastic programs are renowned for their excellence. 

Los programas escolares de la universidad son reconocidos por su excelencia.

sophomore
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: Her sister is a sophomore in high school and enjoys being part of the drama club. 

Su hermana es estudiante de segundo año en la escuela secundaria y disfruta ser parte del club de drama.

sorority
sorority
[Sustantivo]

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

sororidad

sororidad

Ex: Membership in a sorority can create lifelong bonds and connections with other women who share similar values and interests. 

La membresía en una hermandad puede crear lazos y conexiones de por vida con otras mujeres que comparten valores e intereses similares.

to suspend
to suspend
[Verbo]

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

suspender

suspender

Ex: The principal decided to suspend him for disrupting class repeatedly. 

El director decidió suspenderlo por interrumpir la clase repetidamente.

recess
recess
[Sustantivo]

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

recreo

recreo

Ex: She brought her lunch to eat during recess with her friends. 

Ella trajo su almuerzo para comer durante el recreo con sus amigos.

tertiary college
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 tertiary college offers a wide range of courses, including vocational training. 

El colegio terciario ofrece una amplia gama de cursos, incluida la formación profesional.

vocational
vocational
[Adjetivo]

involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation

profesional

profesional

Ex: Vocational skills such as plumbing or carpentry are in high demand in the job market. 

Las habilidades vocacionales como la fontanería o la carpintería tienen una gran demanda en el mercado laboral.

tenure
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
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 History course details the chronological periods, key events, and assigned readings. 

El temario del curso de Historia detalla los períodos cronológicos, los eventos clave y las lecturas asignadas.

studious
studious
[Adjetivo]

very passionate about studying or reading

estudioso

estudioso

Ex: The studious reader devoured books on a wide range of topics. 

El lector estudioso devoraba libros sobre una amplia gama de temas.

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