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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
[Adjetivo]

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

intelectual, culto

intelectual, culto

Ex: She prefers highbrow discussions on philosophy over popular media.Ella prefiere las discusiones **intelectuales** sobre filosofía sobre los medios populares.
pretentious
[Adjetivo]

trying too hard to attract attention or impress others

pretencioso

pretencioso

Ex: Her pretentious attitude made her seem insincere to her colleagues .Ella publicó selfies **pretenciosos** para ganar seguidores.
intimidating
[Adjetivo]

causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others

intimidante, atemorizante

intimidante, atemorizante

Ex: The towering officer had an intimidating presence .El oficial imponente tenía una presencia **intimidante**.
dingy
[Adjetivo]

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

oscuro, sucio

oscuro, sucio

Ex: Despite its dingy appearance , the old house had a certain charm .A pesar de su apariencia **suciedad**, la vieja casa tenía un cierto encanto.
dim
[Adjetivo]

lacking brightness or sufficient light

poco iluminado

poco iluminado

Ex: The hallway was dim, with only a faint light filtering in from the window.El pasillo estaba **oscuro**, con solo una tenue luz filtrándose por la ventana.
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
[Verbo]

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

perecer, fallecer trágicamente

perecer, fallecer trágicamente

Ex: Efforts to prevent accidents and disasters aim to reduce the likelihood of people perishing.Los esfuerzos para prevenir accidentes y desastres tienen como objetivo reducir la probabilidad de que las personas **perezcan**.
soppy
[Adjetivo]

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

empalagoso, sensiblero

empalagoso, sensiblero

Ex: They shared a soppy moment , looking at old photographs .Compartieron un momento **sensiblero**, mirando fotografías antiguas.
raucous
[Adjetivo]

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

ronco

ronco

Ex: Despite the raucous cheers from the crowd , the team lost the game .A pesar de los vítores **estridentes** de la multitud, el equipo perdió el juego.
obnoxious
[Adjetivo]

extremely unpleasant or rude

odioso

odioso

Ex: The obnoxious habit of interrupting others during conversations annoyed everyone in the group .El hábito **odioso** de interrumpir a los demás durante las conversaciones molestaba a todos en el grupo.
compelling
[Adjetivo]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

convincente

convincente

Ex: His compelling argument changed many opinions in the room .Su argumento **convincente** cambió muchas opiniones en la sala.
riveting
[Adjetivo]

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

cautivador, apasionante

cautivador, apasionante

Ex: The movie 's action-packed scenes were riveting, keeping me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire film .Las escenas llenas de acción de la película fueron **cautivadoras**, manteniéndome al borde del asiento durante toda la película.
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: Her witty retorts often leave others speechless , admiring her sharp intellect .Sus réplicas **ingeniosas** a menudo dejan a otros sin palabras, admirando su agudo intelecto.
hilarious
[Adjetivo]

causing great amusement and laughter

divertidísimo

divertidísimo

Ex: The way they mimicked each other was simply hilarious.La forma en que se imitaban el uno al otro era simplemente **hilarante**.
repugnant
[Adjetivo]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

repugnante

repugnante

Ex: The repugnant comments made in the discussion revealed deep-seated biases that were hard to ignore .Los comentarios **repugnantes** hechos en la discusión revelaron prejuicios profundos que eran difíciles de ignorar.
conventional
[Adjetivo]

generally accepted and followed by many people

convencional

convencional

Ex: In some cultures , it 's conventional to remove shoes before entering someone 's home .En algunas culturas, es **convencional** quitarse los zapatos antes de entrar a la casa de alguien.
enchanting
[Adjetivo]

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

cautivador, encantador

cautivador, encantador

Ex: The enchanting melody of the flute echoed through the forest , filling the air with a sense of wonder and joy .La melodía **cautivadora** de la flauta resonó por el bosque, llenando el aire con una sensación de asombro y alegría.
evocative
[Adjetivo]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

evocador, sugerente

evocador, sugerente

Ex: The artist 's work was so evocative, it brought forth memories of lost love .El trabajo del artista fue tan **evocador**, que trajo recuerdos de amor perdido.
primitive
[Adjetivo]

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

primitivo

primitivo

Ex: The island 's ecosystem still contains primitive species that have remained unchanged for centuries .El ecosistema de la isla todavía contiene especies **primitivas** que han permanecido sin cambios durante siglos.
intriguing
[Adjetivo]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

fascinante

fascinante

Ex: His peculiar habits and eccentric personality made him an intriguing character to his neighbors .Sus hábitos peculiares y personalidad excéntrica lo convertían en un personaje **intrigante** para sus vecinos.

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

Ex: Their business deal got off on the wrong foot due to a communication error.
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 ’s always been quick to swallow anything the media tells him .Siempre ha sido rápido para **tragar** cualquier cosa que los medios le dicen.

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

Ex: By choosing the reputable contractor for the home renovation, I think we backed the right horse for a high-quality job.

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

Ex: The movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.
jaunty
[Adjetivo]

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

animado, vivaz

animado, vivaz

Ex: She responded with a jaunty wave.Ella respondió con un saludo **desenfadado**.
frenetic
[Adjetivo]

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

frenético

frenético

Ex: The children ’s frenetic laughter echoed through the playground .La risa **frenética** de los niños resonó en el patio de recreo.
brisk
[Adjetivo]

quick and energetic in movement or action

rápido y enérgico, brioso

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.
soothing
[Adjetivo]

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

calmante

calmante

Ex: Sipping on a warm cup of herbal tea had a soothing effect on her upset stomach.Beber una taza caliente de té de hierbas tuvo un efecto **calmante** en su estómago revuelto.
amble
[Sustantivo]

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

paseo sin prisa

paseo sin prisa

Ex: The gentle amble through the botanical garden allowed them to appreciate the beauty of the blooming flowers.El **paseo** suave por el jardín botánico les permitió apreciar la belleza de las flores florecientes.
sluggish
[Adjetivo]

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

lento

lento

Ex: Blood circulation can become sluggish when sitting too long .La circulación sanguínea puede volverse **lenta** al estar sentado demasiado tiempo.
uphill battle
[Sustantivo]

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

batalla cuesta arriba, lucha ardua

batalla cuesta arriba, lucha ardua

Ex: Breaking into the entertainment industry can be an uphill battle for aspiring actors . It requires perseverance , talent , and luck .Abirse paso en la industria del entretenimiento puede ser una **batalla cuesta arriba** para los aspirantes a actores. Requiere perseverancia, talento y suerte.
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