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Humanidades ACT - Comportamiento inmoral

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el comportamiento inmoral, como "infame", "atroz", "traición", etc., que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
monstrosity
[Sustantivo]

an action, behavior, or entity that is extremely wicked, evil, or morally reprehensible

monstruosidad, horror

monstruosidad, horror

Ex: The historical event is remembered as a monstrosity due to the sheer scale of human suffering it caused .El evento histórico es recordado como una **monstruosidad** debido a la enorme escala de sufrimiento humano que causó.
prejudice
[Sustantivo]

an unreasonable opinion or judgment based on dislike felt for a person, group, etc., particularly because of their race, sex, etc.

prejuicio

prejuicio

Ex: The novel explores themes of prejudice and social inequality .La novela explora temas de **prejuicio** y desigualdad social.
intolerance
[Sustantivo]

the state of being reluctant to accept ideas, thoughts, or behaviors that differ from one's own

intolerancia

intolerancia

stigma
[Sustantivo]

a mark that represents shame or infamy

estigma

estigma

Ex: Being a convicted felon carries a stigma that makes it difficult to find a job .Ser un delincuente convicto conlleva un **estigma** que dificulta encontrar trabajo.
vanity
[Sustantivo]

the act of taking excessive pride in one's own achievements or abilities

vanidad

vanidad

Ex: She could n’t hide her vanity when she talked about her latest promotion .No podía ocultar su **vanidad** cuando hablaba de su último ascenso.
scheme
[Sustantivo]

a secret plan, particularly one that is made to deceive other people

estratagema

estratagema

Ex: The secret scheme was revealed after months of investigation .El **esquema** secreto fue revelado después de meses de investigación.
treason
[Sustantivo]

the act of betraying someone or something's trust or loyalty

traición, felonía

traición, felonía

Ex: The betrayal of their shared secrets was an unforgivable act of treason in her eyes .La traición de sus secretos compartidos fue un acto de **traición** imperdonable a sus ojos.
assassination
[Sustantivo]

the deliberate killing of a famous or important person, often for political or ideological reasons

asesinato, homicidio premeditado

asesinato, homicidio premeditado

Ex: The historical film depicted the assassination of the prime minister and its aftermath .La película histórica representó el **asesinato** del primer ministro y sus consecuencias.
corruption
[Sustantivo]

the process of abandoning moral principles and behaving immorally

corrupción, depravación

corrupción, depravación

Ex: He claimed that sex and violence on TV led to the corruption of young people .Afirmó que el sexo y la violencia en la televisión llevaron a la **corrupción** de los jóvenes.
notoriety
[Sustantivo]

the state of having a widespread negative reputation due to a bad or disapproving behavior or characteristic

mala fama

mala fama

Ex: His actions were marked by notoriety, making him a subject of public criticism .Sus acciones estuvieron marcadas por la **notoriedad**, convirtiéndolo en objeto de crítica pública.
brute
[Sustantivo]

a person who is cruel, violent, or lacking in human sensibility

bruto, salvaje

bruto, salvaje

Ex: He was seen as a brute due to his aggressive behavior .Era visto como un **bruto** debido a su comportamiento agresivo.
treachery
[Sustantivo]

the act of showing disloyalty to someone's trust

traición

traición

collusion
[Sustantivo]

secret agreement particularly made to deceive people

colusión, connivencia

colusión, connivencia

Ex: Collusion among the committee members led to unfair bidding practices .La **colusión** entre los miembros del comité condujo a prácticas de licitación injustas.
deceitfulness
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being dishonest and misleading

engaño, falsedad

engaño, falsedad

Ex: She could no longer tolerate his deceitfulness and decided to end their relationship .Ella ya no podía tolerar su **engaño** y decidió terminar su relación.
ruse
[Sustantivo]

a cunning or deceptive strategy or action intended to deceive or trick someone

treta

treta

Ex: He saw through her ruse and refused to be swayed by her deceptive tactics .Él vio a través de su **ardid** y se negó a ser influenciado por sus tácticas engañosas.
humiliation
[Sustantivo]

the state of being made to feel ashamed or losing respect and dignity, often in front of others

humillación, vejación

humillación, vejación

Ex: She avoided social events due to the humiliation caused by the scandal .Ella evitaba los eventos sociales debido a **la humillación** causada por el escándalo.
injustice
[Sustantivo]

a behavior or treatment that is unjust and unfair

injusticia

injusticia

Ex: He dedicated his life to fighting against social injustice and advocating for the rights of the oppressed .Dedicó su vida a luchar contra la **injusticia** social y a defender los derechos de los oprimidos.
deviation
[Sustantivo]

separation from accepted norms, standards, or expected patterns of conduct

desviación, divergencia

desviación, divergencia

Ex: The strict community did not tolerate any deviation from its traditional values .La comunidad estricta no toleraba ninguna **desviación** de sus valores tradicionales.
cruelty
[Sustantivo]

a deliberate action or treatment that causes physical or mental pain or suffering in others

crueldad

crueldad

Ex: The cruelty inflicted on the prisoners was later exposed in the media .La **crueldad** infligida a los prisioneros fue posteriormente expuesta en los medios.
atrocity
[Sustantivo]

the extreme brutality of an action or behavior

atrocidad, barbarie

atrocidad, barbarie

Ex: The documentary highlighted the atrocity of human trafficking and its devastating impact on victims .El documental destacó **la atrocidad** de la trata de personas y su impacto devastador en las víctimas.
savagery
[Sustantivo]

a violent act marked by extreme cruelty and aggression

salvajismo, barbarie

salvajismo, barbarie

Ex: The survivors described the savagery they endured during the invasion .Los supervivientes describieron la **salvajada** que sufrieron durante la invasión.
deceptive
[Adjetivo]

giving an impression that is misleading, false, or deceitful, often leading to misunderstanding or mistaken belief

engañoso, falaz

engañoso, falaz

Ex: Falling for deceptive schemes can lead to financial losses and disappointment .Caer en esquemas **engañosos** puede llevar a pérdidas financieras y decepción.
devious
[Adjetivo]

causing someone to have a wrong idea or impression, usually by giving incomplete or false information

taimado

taimado

Ex: They found out that the company 's devious advertising was hiding the true cost of the product .Descubrieron que la publicidad **engañosa** de la empresa ocultaba el costo real del producto.
fraudulent
[Adjetivo]

dishonest or deceitful, often involving illegal or unethical actions intended to deceive others

fraudulento

fraudulento

Ex: The fraudulent tax return submitted by the accountant resulted in an audit by the IRS .La declaración de impuestos **fraudulenta** presentada por el contador resultó en una auditoría por parte del IRS.
hypocritical
[Adjetivo]

acting in a way that is different from what one claims to believe or value

hipócrita

hipócrita

Ex: It 's hypocritical for the company to promote equality in its advertisements while paying female employees less than their male counterparts .
unscrupulous
[Adjetivo]

having no moral principles and willing to do anything to achieve one's goals

inescrupuloso

inescrupuloso

Ex: The unscrupulous politician accepted bribes in exchange for favors , betraying the trust of the people who voted for him .El político **sin escrúpulos** aceptó sobornos a cambio de favores, traicionando la confianza de las personas que votaron por él.
heinous
[Adjetivo]

extremely evil or shockingly wicked in a way that deeply disturbs or offends

atroz, abominable

atroz, abominable

Ex: His heinous betrayal of his closest friend left a lasting scar on their relationship .Su **atroz** traición a su amigo más cercano dejó una cicatriz duradera en su relación.
dismissive
[Adjetivo]

showing a lack of interest or respect by ignoring or minimizing someone or something's importance

despectivo,  desdeñoso

despectivo, desdeñoso

Ex: Her dismissive response to the question indicated she did n't want to talk about it .Su respuesta **despectiva** a la pregunta indicaba que no quería hablar de ello.
oppressive
[Adjetivo]

having an unfair or harsh control over others, often involving cruelty or severe restrictions

opresivo, tiránico

opresivo, tiránico

Ex: The oppressive taxation system placed undue burden on low-income families .El sistema tributario **opresivo** impuso una carga indebida a las familias de bajos ingresos.
malicious
[Adjetivo]

intending to cause harm or distress to others

malicioso, malintencionado

malicioso, malintencionado

Ex: The arsonist set fire to the building with malicious intent to cause destruction .El pirómano prendió fuego al edificio con intención **maliciosa** para causar destrucción.
unwarranted
[Adjetivo]

unfair and lacking a valid reason

injustificado, inmotivado

injustificado, inmotivado

Ex: Her fears about the project failing were unwarranted and based on misinformation .Sus temores sobre el fracaso del proyecto eran **infundados** y se basaban en información errónea.
fiendish
[Adjetivo]

wickedly cruel and inhuman

demoníaco, diabólico

demoníaco, diabólico

Ex: The detective struggled to unravel the fiendish plot woven by the mastermind .El detective luchó por desentrañar la trama **malvada** tejida por el cerebro.
glib
[Adjetivo]

making insincere and deceiving statements with ease

con mucha labia

con mucha labia

Ex: The salesman 's glib pitch sounded rehearsed and untrustworthy .El discurso **fácil** del vendedor sonaba ensayado y poco confiable.
vulgar
[Adjetivo]

having an indecent quality or being socially unacceptable in expression

vulgar, grosero

vulgar, grosero

Ex: His vulgar behavior towards women earned him a reputation as a misogynist .Su comportamiento **vulgar** hacia las mujeres le valió una reputación de misógino.
sordid
[Adjetivo]

relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action

sórdido

sórdido

Ex: The documentary exposed the sordid exploitation behind the company 's success .El documental expuso la explotación **miserable** detrás del éxito de la empresa.
infamous
[Adjetivo]

well-known for a bad quality or deed

infame

infame

Ex: The politician 's infamous speech sparked outrage and controversy nationwide .El discurso **infame** del político provocó indignación y controversia en todo el país.
unethical
[Adjetivo]

involving behaviors, actions, or decisions that are morally wrong

poco ético, antiético

poco ético, antiético

Ex: She believed it was unethical to manipulate data to meet the research criteria .Ella creía que era **poco ético** manipular los datos para cumplir con los criterios de la investigación.
outrageous
[Adjetivo]

extremely unusual or unconventional in a way that is shocking

escandaloso, extravagante

escandaloso, extravagante

Ex: The outrageous claim made by the politician was met with skepticism .La afirmación **escandalosa** hecha por el político fue recibida con escepticismo.
controversial
[Adjetivo]

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

controvertido

controvertido

Ex: She made a controversial claim about the health benefits of the diet .Ella hizo una afirmación **controvertida** sobre los beneficios para la salud de la dieta.
contentious
[Adjetivo]

causing disagreement or controversy among people

polémico

polémico

Ex: The contentious debate over healthcare policy dominated the political agenda .El debate **controvertido** sobre la política de salud dominó la agenda política.
gory
[Adjetivo]

involving a lof of blood and violence

sangriento, macabro

sangriento, macabro

Ex: The novel 's gory scenes of war painted a brutal picture of the conflict .Las escenas **sangrientas** de guerra de la novela pintaron un cuadro brutal del conflicto.
to trick
[Verbo]

to deceive a person so that they do what one wants

engañar

engañar

Ex: Be wary of emails that attempt to trick you into revealing personal information or clicking on malicious links .Tenga cuidado con los correos electrónicos que intentan **engañarle** para que revele información personal o haga clic en enlaces maliciosos.
to purport
[Verbo]

to claim or suggest something, often falsely or without proof

pretender

pretender

Ex: Some politicians purport to support certain policies , but their actions contradict their words .Algunos políticos **afirman** apoyar ciertas políticas, pero sus acciones contradicen sus palabras.
to betray
[Verbo]

to be disloyal to a person, a group of people, or one's country by giving information about them to their enemy

traicionar

traicionar

Ex: The traitor was executed for betraying his comrades to the enemy during wartime .El traidor fue ejecutado por **traicionar** a sus camaradas al enemigo durante la guerra.

to betray a person that one is in cooperation with, often when they want to do something illegal together

traicionar, engañar

traicionar, engañar

Ex: Don't trust him; he's known for double-crossing his partners when it serves his own interests.No confíes en él; es conocido por **traicionar** a sus socios cuando le conviene a sus propios intereses.

to kill a large number of people, often in a harsh and heartless manner

masacrar, degollar

masacrar, degollar

Ex: In the terrorist attack , the extremists intended to slaughter innocent civilians .En el ataque terrorista, los extremistas pretendían **masacrar** a civiles inocentes.
to despoil
[Verbo]

to take valuables by force, often resulting in destruction or damage

despojar, saquear

despojar, saquear

Ex: The invaders ' primary objective was to despoil the enemy 's resources , leaving their infrastructure in shambles .El objetivo principal de los invasores era **saquear** los recursos del enemigo, dejando su infraestructura en ruinas.
to violate
[Verbo]

to not respect someone's rights, privacy, or peace

violar

violar

Ex: The workers complained that the company violated their labor rights .Los trabajadores se quejaron de que la empresa **violó** sus derechos laborales.

to make a false copy of something with the intent to deceive

falsificar

falsificar

Ex: He was arrested for counterfeiting passports .Fue arrestado por **falsificar** pasaportes.

to take and use the work, words or ideas of someone else without referencing them

cometer plagio

cometer plagio

Ex: The politician faced public backlash for plagiarizing speeches from other political figures without attribution .El político enfrentó una reacción pública por **plagiar** discursos de otras figuras políticas sin atribución.

to control or influence someone cleverly for personal gain or advantage

manipular

manipular

Ex: The cult leader manipulated his followers into believing he had divine powers and could lead them to enlightenment .El líder de la secta **manipuló** a sus seguidores para hacerles creer que tenía poderes divinos y podía guiarlos hacia la iluminación.
notoriously
[Adverbio]

in a way that is widely known or recognized typically for negative reasons

notoriamente,  tristemente célebre

notoriamente, tristemente célebre

Ex: The restaurant was notoriously known for its slow service and inconsistent food quality .El restaurante era **tristemente conocido** por su servicio lento y la calidad inconsistente de su comida.
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