Humanidades ACT - Irregularidad e Irracionalidad

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la irregularidad y la irracionalidad, como "esporádico", "absurdo", "golpe de suerte", etc. que te ayudarán a superar tus ACT.

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peculiarity

[Sustantivo]

a feature that sets something or someone apart

peculiaridad, singularidad

Ex: Her habit of collecting antique clocks was a peculiarity that fascinated her friends.

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novelty

[Sustantivo]

the quality of being noticeably new or different

novedad, originalidad

Ex: The novelty of her idea brought excitement to the whole team.

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fluke

[Sustantivo]

a surprising piece of good luck

un golpe de suerte, una chiripa

Ex: Winning the lottery was a complete fluke for him.

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coincidental

[Adjetivo]

happening unexpectedly and without deliberate planning or foresight

fortuito, coincidente

Ex: It was purely coincidental that I ran into my old friend from high school while on vacation in another country.

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exotic

[Adjetivo]

exciting or beautiful because of having qualities that are very unusual or different

exótico, original

Ex: The market was filled with exotic fruits, each more vibrant than the last.

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quaint

[Adjetivo]

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

curioso

Ex: She has a quaint way of speaking that’s both charming and eccentric.

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eccentric

[Adjetivo]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

extravagante, excéntrico

Ex: Her eccentric fashion choices always turn heads.

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accidental

[Adjetivo]

occurring unexpectedly or without prior planning

accidental, fortuito

Ex: The fire was accidental, caused by faulty wiring in the old building.

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sporadic

[Adjetivo]

occurring from time to time, in an irregular manner

esporádico

Ex: The sporadic rainfall throughout the day led to unpredictable weather conditions.

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deviant

[Adjetivo]

departing from established customs, norms, or expectations

desviado, inconforme

Ex: The artist's deviant approach to sculpture challenged traditional forms, pushing the boundaries of contemporary art.

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atypical

[Adjetivo]

differing from what is usual, expected, or standard

atípico

Ex: The atypical design of the building caught everyone's attention.

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distinctive

[Adjetivo]

possessing a quality that is noticeable and different

distintivo

Ex: Her distinctive laugh could be heard from across the room, making her easily recognizable in a crowd.

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newfangled

[Adjetivo]

recently invented or introduced, often implying novelty over practicality

novedoso, moderno

Ex: She wasn't impressed by the newfangled gadgets her friends raved about.

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bizarre

[Adjetivo]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

extraño

Ex: The bizarre sculpture in the park, with its surreal combination of animal and human features, intrigued passersby.

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unprecedented

[Adjetivo]

never having existed or happened before

sin precedentes

Ex: The pandemic caused an unprecedented disruption to global travel and commerce.

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unparalleled

[Adjetivo]

unmatched in comparison to others

inigualable, sin par

Ex: The artist's talent was unparalleled; his paintings captivated viewers with their depth and emotion.

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idiosyncratic

[Adjetivo]

having characteristics that are unique to an individual or group

idiosincrático, peculiar

Ex: His idiosyncratic way of laughing, with a snort at the end, always brought smiles to those around him.

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infrequent

[Adjetivo]

happening at irregular intervals

poco frecuente

Ex: He made infrequent visits to his hometown since moving away.

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abnormal

[Adjetivo]

different from what is usual or expected

anormal

Ex: The abnormal behavior of the animal raised concerns among the researchers.

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improbably

[Adverbio]

in a manner that is unlikely to happen or occur

improbablemente, de manera improbable

Ex: It is improbably difficult to predict the exact outcome of the complex experiment.

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occasionally

[Adverbio]

not on a regular basis

ocasionalmente, de vez en cuando

Ex: She visits her grandparents occasionally.

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irrational

[Adjetivo]

not based on reason or logic

irracional

Ex: Her fear of flying was irrational since statistics showed that it is one of the safest modes of transportation.

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unfounded

[Adjetivo]

having no basis in fact or reality, making something unreliable or untrue

infundado

Ex: Her fears about the safety of the neighborhood were unfounded, as crime rates had actually decreased in recent years.

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absurd

[Adjetivo]

so unreasonable or illogical that it provokes disbelief or laughter

absurdo, ridículo

Ex: It's absurd to think that the Earth is flat in this day and age.

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fantastical

[Adjetivo]

strangely unbelievable or bizarre

fantástico, irreal

Ex: The artist's paintings were filled with fantastical creatures from her imagination.

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supernatural

[Adjetivo]

beyond what is explainable by natural laws, often attributed to divine or mystical forces

sobrenatural, paranormal

Ex: The supernatural events depicted in the movie, such as ghosts and spirits, added an eerie and mysterious atmosphere.

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laughable

[Adjetivo]

so absurd or ridiculous that it provokes laughter

risible, ridículo

Ex: His attempt at singing was so off-key that it was laughable.

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ridiculous

[Adjetivo]

extremely silly and deserving to be laughed at

ridículo

Ex: The idea of teaching fish to ride bicycles is simply ridiculous.

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inconceivable

[Adjetivo]

too unlikely to believe or imagine

inconcebible

Ex: The idea of flying cars becoming common in the near future seemed inconceivable just a few decades ago.

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preposterous

[Adjetivo]

absurd and contrary to common sense

absurdo

Ex: The idea that elephants can fly is preposterous and defies all known laws of physics.

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outlandish

[Adjetivo]

unconventional or strange in a way that is striking or shocking

estrafalario, extravagante

Ex: Her outlandish outfit, featuring mismatched patterns and extravagant accessories, turned heads at the formal event.

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paranormal

[Adjetivo]

beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding or explanation

paranormal, sobrenatural

Ex: The paranormal activity reported in the old mansion included strange noises and inexplicable movements, leading some to believe it was haunted.

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counterintuitive

[Adjetivo]

contradictory to the expectations that are formed on common sense or intuition

ilógico

Ex: It was counterintuitive that increasing prices led to higher sales.

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arbitrary

[Adjetivo]

not based on reason but on chance or personal impulse, which is often unfair

arbitrario

Ex: The decision to increase prices seemed arbitrary, as there was no clear reason given.

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surreal

[Adjetivo]

related to an artistic style that emphasizes the bizarre, dreamlike, or irrational, often blending reality with fantasy in unexpected ways

surrealista

Ex: The surreal style of painting uses distorted forms and illogical scenes to create a sense of mystery.

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ludicrous

[Adjetivo]

unreasonable or exaggerated to the point of being ridiculous

absurdo

Ex: The idea of a flying pig delivering mail seemed ludicrous to the townsfolk.

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perversity

[Sustantivo]

the intentional deviation from what is considered right or good

perversidad, desviación

Ex: His perversity in always taking the opposite viewpoint annoyed his colleagues.

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paradox

[Sustantivo]

a logically contradictory statement that might actually be true

paradoja

Ex: It's a paradox that the more choices we have, the harder it becomes to make a decision.

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Humanidades ACT
Historia y Arqueología	Literatura y Cultura	Arte y Artesanía	Artes Escénicas y Medios
Música	Ciencias Sociales	Negocios y Gestión	Política y Legislatura
Poder y Gobierno	Ley y Obligaciones	Conflicto y Cumplimiento	Desafíos y Luchas
Daño y Peligro	Religión y Creencias	Comportamiento Moral	Comportamiento Inmoral
Regularidad y Racionalidad	Irregularidad e Irracionalidad	Certeza e Incertidumbre	Causalidad e Intencionalidad

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