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El libro Insight - Avanzado - Perspectiva del Vocabulario 7

Aquí encontrarás las palabras del Vocabulario Insight 7 en el libro de curso Insight Advanced, como "perecer", "vanguardia", "evocador", etc.

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highbrow
highbrow
[Adjetivo]

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

intelectual, culto

intelectual, culto

Ex: The film festival attracted a highbrow audience eager for independent films. 
pretentious
pretentious
[Adjetivo]

trying too hard to attract attention or impress others

pretencioso

pretencioso

Ex: The pretentious host constantly name‑dropped celebrities. 
intimidating
intimidating
[Adjetivo]

causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others

intimidante, atemorizante

intimidante, atemorizante

Ex: The intimidating presence of her new boss made employees hesitant to approach him. 
dingy
dingy
[Adjetivo]

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

oscuro, sucio

oscuro, sucio

Ex: The old apartment had a dingy carpet that hadn't been cleaned in years. 
dim
dim
[Adjetivo]

lacking brightness or sufficient light

poco iluminado

poco iluminado

Ex: The dim hallway was illuminated only by a flickering candle. 
forefront
forefront
[Sustantivo]

the leading or most prominent position or place in a particular field, activity, or situation

vanguardia, primera línea

vanguardia, primera línea

to perish
to perish
[Verbo]

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

perecer, fallecer trágicamente

perecer, fallecer trágicamente

Ex: During natural disasters, people may tragically perish due to the force of the elements. 
soppy
soppy
[Adjetivo]

emotional in a way that might be considered overly romantic or sentimental

empalagoso, sensiblero

empalagoso, sensiblero

Ex: The movie was so soppy that it made everyone cry. 
raucous
raucous
[Adjetivo]

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

ronco

ronco

Ex: The raucous laughter from the party next door kept her awake all night. 
obnoxious
obnoxious
[Adjetivo]

extremely unpleasant or rude

odioso

odioso

Ex: His obnoxious behavior at the party ruined the mood for everyone. 
compelling
compelling
[Adjetivo]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

convincente

convincente

Ex: The speaker delivered a compelling argument that persuaded many to change their views. 
riveting
riveting
[Adjetivo]

holding one's attention completely due to being exciting or interesting

cautivador, apasionante

cautivador, apasionante

Ex: The documentary about the history of space exploration was absolutely riveting, leaving me glued to the screen. 
witty
witty
[Adjetivo]

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

agudo, ingenioso, ocurrente

agudo, ingenioso, ocurrente

Ex: His witty banter kept the conversation lively and entertaining throughout the evening. 
hilarious
hilarious
[Adjetivo]

causing great amusement and laughter

divertidísimo

divertidísimo

Ex: The hilarious comedy show had the audience roaring with laughter from start to finish. 
repugnant
repugnant
[Adjetivo]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

repugnante

repugnante

Ex: The very thought of cruelty to animals is repugnant to me. 
conventional
conventional
[Adjetivo]

generally accepted and followed by many people

convencional

convencional

Ex: In many cultures, it is conventional for brides to wear white dresses on their wedding day. 
enchanting
enchanting
[Adjetivo]

having a magical and charming quality that captures attention and brings joy

cautivador, encantador

cautivador, encantador

Ex: The garden was filled with enchanting flowers, their colors and fragrance creating a magical atmosphere. 
evocative
evocative
[Adjetivo]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

evocador, sugerente

evocador, sugerente

Ex: The evocative scent of freshly baked bread reminded him of his childhood. 
primitive
primitive
[Adjetivo]

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

primitivo

primitivo

Ex: The cave paintings depict the life of primitive man. 
intriguing
intriguing
[Adjetivo]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

fascinante

fascinante

Ex: The old book contained intriguing symbols and cryptic messages, sparking the reader's curiosity. 
to [get|start] off on the wrong foot

to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

empezar con mal pie, arrancar mal

empezar con mal pie, arrancar mal

Ex: We got off on the wrong foot, but we became good friends later. 
to swallow
to swallow
[Verbo]

to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it

tragar, aceptar sin cuestionar

tragar, aceptar sin cuestionar

Ex: He swallowed the excuse without questioning its truth. 
to [back] the right horse

to support someone who will later bring one profit by achieving success

apostar por el caballo ganador, apoyar al ganador

apostar por el caballo ganador, apoyar al ganador

Ex: By investing in renewable technology early, that company really backed the right horse for future growth. 
to [hit] the nail on the head

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

dar en el clavo, acertar de lleno

dar en el clavo, acertar de lleno

Ex: The coach analyzed my form and said I was holding the racket too tight - he really hit the nail on the head with that observation. 
jaunty
jaunty
[Adjetivo]

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

animado, vivaz

animado, vivaz

Ex: He walked into the room with a jaunty step. 
frenetic
frenetic
[Adjetivo]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

frenético

frenético

Ex: The frenetic pace of the city can be overwhelming for newcomers. 
brisk
brisk
[Adjetivo]

quick and energetic in movement or action

rápido y enérgico, brioso

rápido y enérgico, brioso

Ex: She took a brisk walk in the morning to wake herself up. 
soothing
soothing
[Adjetivo]

providing a calming or comforting sensation that helps to relieve or lessen pain or discomfort

calmante

calmante

Ex: The soothing warmth of the heating pad eased her sore muscles after a long workout. 
amble
amble
[Sustantivo]

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

paseo sin prisa

paseo sin prisa

Ex: They enjoyed a peaceful amble through the park, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. 
sluggish
sluggish
[Adjetivo]

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

lento

lento

Ex: She dragged her feet in a sluggish pace down the hallway. 
uphill battle
uphill battle
[Sustantivo]

a difficult fight or challenge that requires a lot of effort and determination

todo un reto, una tarea muy difícil

todo un reto, una tarea muy difícil

Ex: Getting the school reopened will be an uphill battle. 
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