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bookworm
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one-dimensional
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hooked
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interesting
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appreciated
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involved
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avid
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to depict
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weather-beaten
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farseeing
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hell-raiser
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maverick
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self-conscious
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washed-out
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fast-moving
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hotheaded
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hardworking
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open-minded
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good-looking
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freethinking
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fun-loving
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single-minded
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self-sufficient
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thick-skinned
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kind-hearted
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standoffish
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absent-minded
gripping
Adjetivo
g
g
r
r
i
ɪ
pp
p
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(absorbente)

(absorbente)

apasionante

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

example
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The gripping novel kept me on the edge of my seat, unable to put it down until I reached the last page.
Her gripping performance in the lead role brought the audience to tears during the emotional climax of the play.
best-selling
Adjetivo
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/bˈɛstsˈɛlɪŋ/
(de gran venta)

(de gran venta)

más vendido

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

moving
Adjetivo
m
m
o
u
v
v
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(conmovedor)

(conmovedor)

emotivo

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

readable
Adjetivo
r
r
ea
i
d
d
a
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(ameno)

(ameno)

entretenido

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

bookworm
bookworm
Sustantivo
b
b
oo
ʊ
k
k
w
w
o
ɜ
r
r
m
m
(amante de los libros)

(amante de los libros)

ratón de biblioteca

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

one-dimensional
Adjetivo
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/wˈʌndɪmˈɛnʃənəl/
(monodimensional)

(monodimensional)

unidimensional

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

hooked
Adjetivo
h
h
oo
ʊ
k
k
e
d
t
adicto

adicto

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

interesting
interesting
Adjetivo
i
ɪ
n
n
t
t
e
r
r
e
ə
s
s
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
interesante

interesante

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

appreciated
Adjetivo
a
ə
pp
p
r
r
e
i
c
ʃ
ia
ieɪ
t
t
e
ɪ
d
d
(valorado)

(valorado)

apreciado

having a thorough understanding or grasp of something

involved
Adjetivo
i
ɪ
n
n
v
v
o
ɑ
l
l
v
v
e
d
d
(implicado)

(implicado)

involucrado

actively participating or included in a particular activity, event, or situation

avid
avid
Adjetivo
a
æ
v
v
i
ə
d
d
ávido

ávido

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

to depict
to depict
Verbo
d
d
e
ɪ
p
p
i
ɪ
c
k
t
t
describir

describir

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
weather-beaten
Adjetivo
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/wˈɛðɚbˈiːʔn̩/
(afectado por la intemperie)

(afectado por la intemperie)

desgastado por el tiempo

worn or damaged by exposure to the elements, such as sun, wind, rain, or snow

farseeing
Adjetivo
f
f
a
ɑ:
r
r
s
s
eei
i:ɪ
n
n
g
g
(previsor)

(previsor)

perspicaz

able to see far into the distance, often suggesting a keen or sharp vision

hell-raiser
Sustantivo
uk flag
/hˈɛlɹˈeɪzɚ/
(revoltoso)

(revoltoso)

alborotador

a person who frequently engages in wild or reckless behavior, often in a way that is disruptive or damaging to themselves or others

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
maverick
Sustantivo
m
m
a
æ
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
i
ɪ
ck
k
inconformista

inconformista

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

self-conscious
Adjetivo
uk flag
/ˌsɛɫfˈkɑnʃəs/
(autoconciente)

(autoconciente)

autoconsciente

(psychology) having awareness of one's own existence, especially recognizing oneself as a conscious being

washed-out
Adjetivo
uk flag
/wˈɑːʃtˈaʊt/
(descolorido)

(descolorido)

deslucido

faded or lacking in color, often due to age or wear

fast-moving
Adjetivo
uk flag
/fˈæstmˈuːvɪŋ/
(rápido)

(rápido)

de rápido movimiento

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

hotheaded
Adjetivo
h
h
o
ɑ:
th
th
ea
ɛ
d
d
e
i
d
d
(irritable)

(irritable)

temperamental

quick to anger or become agitated, often reacting impulsively or without thinking things through

hardworking
hardworking
Adjetivo
h
h
a
ɑ
r
r
d
d
w
w
o
ɜ
r
r
k
k
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
trabajador

trabajador

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

open-minded
Adjetivo
uk flag
/ˈoʊpənmˈaɪndᵻd/
de mentalidad abierta

de mentalidad abierta

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

good-looking
good-looking
Adjetivo
uk flag
/ˈɡʊdˌlʊkɪŋ/
guapo

guapo

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

freethinking
Adjetivo
f
f
r
r
ee
i:
th
θ
i
ɪ
n
n
k
k
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
librepensamiento

librepensamiento

forming one’s own ideas rather than accepting what is generally accepted

fun-loving
Adjetivo
uk flag
/fˈʌnlˈʌvɪŋ/
(fiestero)

(fiestero)

amante de la diversión

describing someone who enjoys having fun, is lighthearted, and has an enthusiastic and playful nature

single-minded
Adjetivo
uk flag
/sˈɪŋɡəlmˈaɪndᵻd/
resuelto

resuelto

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

self-sufficient
self-sufficient
Adjetivo
uk flag
/ˌsɛɫfsəˈfɪʃənt/, /ˌsɛɫfsəˈfɪʃɪnt/
(autoabastecido)

(autoabastecido)

autosuficiente

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

thick-skinned
Adjetivo
uk flag
/θˈɪkskˈɪnd/
(de piel dura)

(de piel dura)

resistente a la crítica

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

kind-hearted
Adjetivo
uk flag
/kˈaɪndhˈɑːɹɾᵻd/
(bondadoso)

(bondadoso)

compasivo

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

standoffish
Adjetivo
s
s
t
t
a
æ
n
n
d
d
o
ɔ
ff
f
i
ɪ
sh
ʃ
(reservado)

(reservado)

distante

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

absent-minded
absent-minded
Adjetivo
uk flag
/ˈæbsəntmˈaɪndᵻd/
(olvidadizo)

(olvidadizo)

despistado

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

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