El libro Insight - Avanzado - Conocimiento de vocabulario 7

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

intelectual, culto

attempting to appear intelligent, important, or something that one is not, so as to impress others

pretencioso

causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others through a display of power, authority, or aggression

intimidante, imponente

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

dingy, desaliñado

lacking brightness or sufficient light

poco iluminado

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

vanguardia, frente

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

perecer, morir

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

empalagoso, sensiblero

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

ronco

extremely unpleasant or rude

odioso

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

convincente

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

cautivador, fascinante

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

agudo, ingenioso, ocurrente

causing great amusement and laughter

divertidísimo

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

repugnante

following established customs, practices, or standards that are widely accepted or commonly used

convencional

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

encantador, fascinante

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

evocador, que evoca

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

primitivo

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

fascinante

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

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

tragar, asumir

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

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

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

vivaz, alegre

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

frenético

quick and energetic in movement or action

rápido y enérgico, brioso

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

calmante

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

paseo sin prisa

moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace

lento

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

batalla cuesta arriba, lucha difícil