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Comprensión del Examen ACT - Actividad y Comportamiento

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con actividades y comportamientos, como "disuadir", "enérgico", "capricho", etc., que te ayudarán a superar tus ACT.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
to entice
[Verbo]

to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

atraer, engatusar

atraer, engatusar

Ex: The enticed diners downtown with its unique fusion cuisine and lively atmosphere .

to make someone not to do something

disuadir

disuadir

Ex: They dissuading their colleagues from participating in the risky venture .

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

convencer

convencer

Ex: He was persuaded by the idea of a weekend getaway .
to venture
[Verbo]

to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

atreverse a salir

atreverse a salir

Ex: ventured deep into the mountains , hoping to find a hidden treasure .
to emulate
[Verbo]

to make an attempt at matching or surpassing someone or something, particularly by the means of imitation

emular

emular

Ex: The emulated the winning strategies of their competitors in the tournament .
to mimic
[Verbo]

to copy the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork

imitar

imitar

Ex: The fashion designer decided mimic the trends of the 1960s in her latest collection .
to tease
[Verbo]

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

bromear, molestar

bromear, molestar

Ex: Couples tease each other affectionately , adding a touch of humor to their relationship .
to bombard
[Verbo]

to continuously expose someone to something, such as information, questions, or criticisms

bombardear

bombardear

Ex: The marketing team decided bombard the target audience with advertisements to increase brand awareness .
to lurk
[Verbo]

(of danger or something unpleasant) to exist or be present without being obvious or noticeable

acechar

acechar

to push someone into taking action, particularly by evoking a strong emotion in them

galvanizar

galvanizar

Ex: The speaker 's passionate galvanized the audience into volunteering for the cause .
to coax
[Verbo]

to persuade someone to do something by being kind and gentle, especially when they may be unwilling

convencer

convencer

Ex: The team leader tried coax a quieter coworker into expressing their ideas during the meeting .
to dabble
[Verbo]

to engage in an activity without deep commitment or serious involvement

dedicarse a, picotear en

dedicarse a, picotear en

Ex: During the weekend , they dabble in cooking
to belie
[Verbo]

to create an impression of something or someone that is false

contradecir

contradecir

Ex: The report 's optimistic belies the actual difficulties the company is facing .
to imitate
[Verbo]

to copy someone's behavior or appearance accurately

imitar, copiar

imitar, copiar

Ex: The imitated the character 's gestures perfectly during the performance .
to urge
[Verbo]

to try to make someone do something in a forceful or persistent manner

instar, exhortar

instar, exhortar

Ex: As the deadline approached , the urged the employees to complete their tasks promptly .
to impel
[Verbo]

to strongly encourage someone to take action

impeler

impeler

Ex: The alarming statistics about impelled scientists to intensify their research efforts .
to partake
[Verbo]

to participate in an event or activity

participar, tomar parte

participar, tomar parte

Ex: Local residents often partake in community events to strengthen neighborhood bonds.

to tease by creating a strong desire for something desirable, particularly something that is not easily attainable

tentar

tentar

Ex: Restaurant strategically placed sizzling steak on display in the window tantalize passersby and entice them to come in .
to spur
[Verbo]

to give someone encouragement or motivation

estimular, animar

estimular, animar

Ex: The positive feedback has spurred individuals to pursue their passions .
leverage
[Sustantivo]

the ability to influence a person or situation through the strategic use of resources to achieve a desired outcome

apalancamiento, influencia

apalancamiento, influencia

Ex: With the critical vote in his favor , the senator had leverage in passing the new bill .
moderation
[Sustantivo]

the act or state of avoiding excess or extremes in thought, behavior, or action

moderación

moderación

Ex: It 's important to enjoy sweets moderation to maintain a healthy diet .
sensitivity
[Sustantivo]

the ability to perceive and respond to subtle changes, signals, or emotions in one's environment or in others

sensibilidad, perceptividad

sensibilidad, perceptividad

Ex: sensitivity to the needs of his team earned him their respect and loyalty .
ambivalence
[Sustantivo]

the state of having mixed or opposing feelings

ambivalencia

ambivalencia

Ex: The artist 's work ambivalence among critics , with some praising its originality while others found it confusing .
upbringing
[Sustantivo]

the manner in which a child is raised, including the care, guidance, and teaching provided by parents or guardians

crianza, educación

crianza, educación

Ex: Despite a upbringing, she overcame many challenges and succeeded in life .
regimen
[Sustantivo]

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

régimen

régimen

Ex: The athlete adhered to a disciplined regimen, carefully monitoring his caloric intake and nutrient balance to optimize performance .
rote
[Sustantivo]

mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

de memoria

de memoria

Ex: The definitions were committed to memory via rote rehearsal .
inclination
[Sustantivo]

one's natural desire and feeling to take a specific action or act in a particular manner

inclinación

inclinación

tendency
[Sustantivo]

a natural inclination or disposition toward a particular behavior, thought, or action

tendencia

tendencia

Ex: tendency toward perfectionism slowed down the project .
propensity
[Sustantivo]

a natural inclination to behave in a certain way or exhibit particular characteristics

propensión

propensión

Ex: propensity for punctuality earned him a reputation as a reliable employee .
temperament
[Sustantivo]

a person's or animal's natural or inherent characteristics, influencing their behavior, mood, and emotional responses

temperamento, disposición

temperamento, disposición

Ex: Different breeds of horses can have vastly temperaments, affecting how they are trained and ridden .
caprice
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and unpredictable inclination or desire

capricho, antojo

capricho, antojo

Ex: The theater directorcaprice resulted in last-minute changes to the play 's casting , leaving the actors in a state of confusion .
mythomania
[Sustantivo]

an excessive or abnormal tendency to lie and fabricate stories, often without any clear motive or benefit

mitomanía, mitomanía patológica

mitomanía, mitomanía patológica

Ex: The writermythomania was both a gift and a curse , fueling his creativity but also causing personal and professional issues .
semblance
[Sustantivo]

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

apariencia

apariencia

Ex: Her calm demeanor gave semblance of control , even though she was feeling anxious inside .
ritual
[Sustantivo]

a set of fixed actions or behaviors performed regularly

Ex: The morning ritual helped him start his day with a sense of calm and focus .
uproar
[Sustantivo]

a situation where there is a lot of noise caused by upset or angry people

alboroto, griterío

alboroto, griterío

treatment
[Sustantivo]

the manner or method of managing or dealing with something or someone

trato, manejo

trato, manejo

Ex: treatment of historical artifacts in the museum is done with the utmost care to preserve their integrity .
paranoiac
[Adjetivo]

exhibiting excessive or irrational suspicion and mistrust of others

paranoico, paranoica

paranoico, paranoica

Ex: His paranoiac delusions made him believe that his neighbors were spying on him and plotting against him.
competitive
[Adjetivo]

having a strong desire to win or succeed

competitivo, competitividad

competitivo, competitividad

Ex: competitive spirit drove her to seek leadership positions and excel in her career .
participatory
[Adjetivo]

characterized by the active involvement and engagement of people in decision-making or activities

participativo, participativa

participativo, participativa

Ex: Participatory art projects invite the public to contribute to the creation of the artwork , making the process inclusive and dynamic .
frenetic
[Adjetivo]

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

frenético

frenético

Ex: The childrenfrenetic laughter echoed through the playground .
rowdy
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) noisy, disruptive, and often behaving in a disorderly or unruly way

alborotado, bullicioso

alborotado, bullicioso

Ex: The bar was filled rowdy fans celebrating their team ’s victory late into the night .
adventurous
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

aventurero

aventurero

Ex: With adventurous mindset , the couple decided to embark on a spontaneous road trip across the country , embracing whatever surprises came their way .
vibrant
[Adjetivo]

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

dinámico, enérgico

dinámico, enérgico

Ex: Despite her age , she vibrant and full of life .
addictive
[Adjetivo]

(of a substance, activity, behavior, etc.) causing strong dependency, making it difficult for a person to stop using or engaging in it

adictivo

adictivo

Ex: Many find addictive after experiencing the positive effects on their mood and energy .
impetuous
[Adjetivo]

done swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

impulsivo

impulsivo

Ex: impetuous teenager decided to skip school for a road trip , facing consequences from both parents and teachers .
expeditious
[Adjetivo]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

diligente

diligente

Ex: expeditious decision-making process helped resolve the issue quickly .
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.
undercover
[Adjetivo]

working or conducted secretly under the supervision of a law enforcement agency to gather information or catch criminals

secreto, clandestino

secreto, clandestino

Ex: undercover journalist exposed corruption in the local government through their investigative reporting .
sedentary
[Adjetivo]

(of a job or lifestyle) including a lot of sitting and very little physical activity

sedentario

sedentario

Ex: The job sedentary, with little opportunity to move around .
tumultuous
[Adjetivo]

having chaotic and unstable characteristics

tumultuoso, caótico

tumultuoso, caótico

Ex: After tumultuous events of 1990 , Europe was completely transformed .
sedate
[Adjetivo]

calm, quiet, and composed, often with a serious demeanor

sereno, calmo

sereno, calmo

Ex: sedate attitude towards the impending deadline surprised his usually anxious coworkers .
hectic
[Adjetivo]

extremely busy and chaotic

agitado

agitado

Ex: The last-minute changes made the event planning even hectic than usual .
responsive
[Adjetivo]

reacting to people and events quickly and in a positive way

receptivo, rápido en responder

receptivo, rápido en responder

Ex: The teacher responsive to her students ' questions , ensuring everyone understands the material .
hands-on
[Adjetivo]

involving direct participation or intervention in a task or activity, rather than simply observing or delegating it to others

práctico, activo

práctico, activo

Ex: The engineering course hands-on projects for practical learning .
bungled
[Adjetivo]

poorly executed or managed, resulting in a failure to achieve the intended outcome

mal ejecutado, mal manejado

mal ejecutado, mal manejado

Ex: bungled negotiations between the two nations resulted in heightened tensions rather than a diplomatic resolution .
exploratory
[Adjetivo]

involving or intended for the purpose of discovering or investigating something new or unknown

exploratorio, explorativa

exploratorio, explorativa

Ex: The artistexploratory work in mixed media resulted in a series of innovative and thought-provoking pieces .
excursive
[Adjetivo]

(of a lecture, writing, etc.) likely to wander off the main topic in a confusing and incomprehensible way

divagante, digresivo

divagante, digresivo

Ex: Despite excursive nature of his speech , he managed to keep the audience engaged with varied stories .
frivolous
[Adjetivo]

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

frívolo

frívolo

Ex: She was known as frivolous person , always focused on entertainment and never taking anything seriously .
leisurely
[Adverbio]

in an unrushed, relaxed manner

tranquilamente, con calma

tranquilamente, con calma

Ex: During their vacation , they explored the historic leisurely, stopping at cafes and landmarks .
rigorously
[Adverbio]

in a thorough or demanding manner

rigurosamente

rigurosamente

Ex: The project manager implemented rigorously organized schedule to meet tight deadlines .
single-handedly
[Adverbio]

without anyone's help, solely relying on one's own efforts

sin ayuda, de manera independiente

sin ayuda, de manera independiente

Ex: He managed the single-handedly, showcasing his leadership and organizational skills .
strategically
[Adverbio]

in a manner that relates to strategies, plans, or the overall approach designed to achieve long-term goals or objectives

estratégicamente, de manera estratégica

estratégicamente, de manera estratégica

Ex: The strategically substituted players to exploit the opponent 's weaknesses .
studiously
[Adverbio]

with great care, attention, and effort

estudiosamente, con atención

estudiosamente, con atención

Ex: He avoided distractions and studiously on his research , determined to finish it by the deadline .
compulsively
[Adverbio]

in a manner characterized by repeated and irresistible engagement in a behavior or activity

compulsivamente, de manera compulsiva

compulsivamente, de manera compulsiva

Ex: The person with obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD ) washed their compulsively, fearing contamination .
tenderly
[Adverbio]

in a gentle, affectionate, or caring manner

tiernamente, con cariño

tiernamente, con cariño

Ex: The musician played the melancholic tenderly, evoking emotions in the audience .
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