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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
to entice
[Verbo]

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

atraer, engatusar

atraer, engatusar

Ex: Advertisers hoped colorful displays would entice shoppers to browse their selection. 
to dissuade

to make someone not to do something

disuadir

disuadir

Ex: I dissuaded him from making a hasty decision. 
to persuade

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

convencer

convencer

Ex: The company used a compelling advertising campaign to persuade consumers to try their new product. 
to venture
to venture
[Verbo]

to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

atreverse a salir

atreverse a salir

Ex: It took courage for the astronauts to venture into outer space where one small error could prove fatal. 
to emulate
to emulate
[Verbo]

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

emular

emular

Ex: The young athlete aspired to emulate the achievements of their Olympic hero. 
to mimic
to mimic
[Verbo]

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

imitar

imitar

Ex: The new artist tried to mimic the brush strokes and color palette of the famous painter. 
to tease
to tease
[Verbo]

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

bromear, molestar juguetonamente

bromear, molestar juguetonamente

Ex: Siblings often tease each other as a form of playful banter. 
to bombard
to bombard
[Verbo]

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

bombardear

bombardear

Ex: He bombarded his friends with text messages about his new project. 
to lurk
to lurk
[Verbo]

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

acechar

acechar

to galvanize

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

galvanizar

galvanizar

Ex: It took a serious crisis to really galvanize politicians into compromising and passing long-stalled reforms. 
to coax
to coax
[Verbo]

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

convencer

convencer

Ex: Parents often have to coax their children into eating vegetables by making it seem enjoyable or interesting. 
to dabble
to dabble
[Verbo]

to engage in an activity without deep commitment or serious involvement

incursionar, chapotear

incursionar, chapotear

Ex: She decided to dabble in photography. 
to belie
to belie
[Verbo]

to create an impression of something or someone that is false

contradecir

contradecir

Ex: His calm demeanor belies the stress he is feeling inside. 
to imitate
to imitate
[Verbo]

to copy someone's behavior or appearance accurately

imitar, copiar

imitar, copiar

Ex: Children often imitate their parents' mannerisms and speech patterns. 
to urge
to urge
[Verbo]

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

instar, presionar

instar, presionar

Ex: The teacher urged the students to complete their assignments on time. 
to impel
to impel
[Verbo]

to strongly encourage someone to take action

impeler

impeler

Ex: The urgent pleas from the community impelled the government to take swift action in response to the crisis. 
to partake
to partake
[Verbo]

to participate in an event or activity

participar, tomar parte

participar, tomar parte

Ex: We gathered around the table to partake in a delicious Thanksgiving feast. 
to tantalize

to torment someone by showing or promising something desirable that remains just out of reach

tentar

tentar

Ex: The aroma of fresh bread tantalized the hungry crowd. 
to spur
to spur
[Verbo]

to give someone encouragement or motivation

estimular, animar

estimular, animar

Ex: The coach's inspiring words were meant to spur the team to give their best effort. 
leverage
leverage
[Sustantivo]

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

influencia, poder de negociación

influencia, poder de negociación

Ex: The politician's strong public support gave him leverage in policy negotiations. 
moderation
moderation
[Sustantivo]

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

moderación

moderación

Ex: The key to financial stability is practicing moderation in spending and saving. 
sensitivity
sensitivity
[Sustantivo]

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

sensibilidad

sensibilidad

Ex: Her sensitivity to others' feelings made her a great counselor. 
ambivalence
ambivalence
[Sustantivo]

the state of having mixed or opposing feelings

ambivalencia

ambivalencia

Ex: The announcement of the policy change was met with ambivalence by the employees, who saw both pros and cons. 
upbringing
upbringing
[Sustantivo]

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

educación, crianza

educación, crianza

Ex: A loving and supportive upbringing can have a lasting impact on a child's confidence. 
regimen
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: After consulting her nutritionist, she began a new dietary regimen to boost her metabolism. 
rote
rote
[Sustantivo]

mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

de memoria

de memoria

Ex: I tried to avoid rote memorization and instead focus on conceptual learning. 
inclination
inclination
[Sustantivo]

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

inclinación

inclinación

tendency
tendency
[Sustantivo]

a mental disposition or attitude that favors one option over others

tendencia

tendencia

Ex: There is a tendency to overestimate risks in new projects. 
propensity
propensity
[Sustantivo]

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

propensión

propensión

Ex: He has a propensity for taking risks, which makes him a successful entrepreneur. 
temperament
temperament
[Sustantivo]

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

temperamento

temperamento

Ex: Her calm temperament made her an excellent mediator in conflicts. 
caprice
caprice
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and unpredictable change in mood, behavior, or decision

capricho, antojo

capricho, antojo

Ex: His decision to quit was a caprice, not a calculated move. 
mythomania
mythomania
[Sustantivo]

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

mitomanía

mitomanía

Ex: The psychiatrist diagnosed the patient with mythomania after uncovering a pattern of elaborate and unnecessary lies. 
semblance
semblance
[Sustantivo]

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

apariencia

apariencia

Ex: The old house had a semblance of its former grandeur, though it was now in disrepair. 
ritual
ritual
[Sustantivo]

a set of fixed actions or behaviors performed regularly

ritual, ceremonia

ritual, ceremonia

Ex: Every Friday evening, they have a family ritual of cooking dinner together. 
uproar
uproar
[Sustantivo]

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

alboroto, griterío

alboroto, griterío

treatment
treatment
[Sustantivo]

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

tratamiento, manera de manejar

tratamiento, manera de manejar

Ex: The delicate vase required careful treatment during transportation to avoid any damage. 
paranoiac
paranoiac
[Adjetivo]

exhibiting excessive or irrational suspicion and mistrust of others

paranoico, paranoide

paranoico, paranoide

Ex: Her paranoiac tendencies made it difficult for her to form close relationships, as she constantly feared betrayal. 
competitive
competitive
[Adjetivo]

having a strong desire to win or succeed

competitivo, ambicioso

competitivo, ambicioso

Ex: The competitive athlete trained tirelessly to improve their performance and surpass their opponents. 
participatory
participatory
[Adjetivo]

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

participativo,  participativa

participativo, participativa

Ex: The community meeting was highly participatory, with everyone contributing their ideas and opinions. 
frenetic
frenetic
[Adjetivo]

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

frenético

frenético

Ex: The frenetic pace of the city can be overwhelming for newcomers. 
rowdy
rowdy
[Adjetivo]

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

ruidoso, alborotador

ruidoso, alborotador

Ex: He was known as the rowdy kid in class, always causing a commotion. 
adventurous
adventurous
[Adjetivo]

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

aventurero

aventurero

Ex: She's an adventurous traveler, always seeking out new destinations and immersive cultural experiences. 
vibrant
vibrant
[Adjetivo]

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

dinámico, enérgico

dinámico, enérgico

Ex: The city was vibrant with activity during the festival. 
addictive
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: Sugar can be surprisingly addictive, making it hard to cut back on sweets. 
impetuous
impetuous
[Adjetivo]

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

impulsivo

impulsivo

Ex: His impetuous decision to move to a new city without a job lined up worried his friends and family. 
expeditious
expeditious
[Adjetivo]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

diligente

diligente

Ex: The expeditious completion of the project impressed the clients. 
brisk
brisk
[Adjetivo]

quick and energetic in movement or action

rápido y enérgico, brioso

rápido y enérgico, brioso

Ex: She took a brisk walk in the morning to wake herself up. 
undercover
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: The undercover agent infiltrated the criminal organization to gather intelligence. 
sedentary
sedentary
[Adjetivo]

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

sedentario

sedentario

Ex: His sedentary lifestyle made it difficult to stay in shape. 
tumultuous
tumultuous
[Adjetivo]

having chaotic and unstable characteristics

tumultuoso, agitado

tumultuoso, agitado

Ex: Their tumultuous relationship was marked by frequent arguments and emotional turbulence. 
sedate
sedate
[Adjetivo]

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

tranquilo, sereno

tranquilo, sereno

Ex: His sedate manner during the meeting conveyed the gravity of the situation to everyone present. 
hectic
hectic
[Adjetivo]

extremely busy and chaotic

agitado

agitado

Ex: The office was always hectic during the end of the month with deadlines approaching. 
responsive
responsive
[Adjetivo]

reacting to people and events quickly and in a positive way

reactivo, responsivo

reactivo, responsivo

Ex: The customer service representative was responsive to the client's needs, addressing their concerns promptly. 
hands-on
hands-on
[Adjetivo]

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

práctico, directo

práctico, directo

Ex: The internship provides hands-on experience in the medical field. 
bungled
bungled
[Adjetivo]

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

fallido, mal ejecutado

fallido, mal ejecutado

Ex: The bungled attempt to repair the plumbing led to a flooded basement, causing extensive damage to the property. 
exploratory
exploratory
[Adjetivo]

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

exploratorio, de exploración

exploratorio, de exploración

Ex: The scientists conducted an exploratory mission to the uncharted island to study its unique ecosystem. 
excursive
excursive
[Adjetivo]

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

deshilvanado,  digresivo

deshilvanado, digresivo

Ex: His excursive lecture included many unrelated anecdotes that made it hard to follow the main point. 
frivolous
frivolous
[Adjetivo]

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

frívolo

frívolo

Ex: His frivolous attitude towards his studies often landed him in trouble with his teachers. 
leisurely
leisurely
[Adverbio]

in a relaxed, unhurried manner

lentamente, tranquilamente

lentamente, tranquilamente

Ex: They walked leisurely through the park, enjoying the sunny afternoon. 
rigorously
rigorously
[Adverbio]

in a very thorough and precise manner, paying close attention to every detail

rigurosamente

rigurosamente

Ex: The researchers rigorously tested the new drug. 
single-handedly
single-handedly
[Adverbio]

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

personalmente, por sí solo

personalmente, por sí solo

Ex: She single-handedly organized the entire event, from planning to execution. 
strategically
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 company strategically positioned its new product in the market to target a specific demographic. 
studiously
studiously
[Adverbio]

with great care, attention, and effort

con esmero, con dedicación

con esmero, con dedicación

Ex: She studied the complex diagram studiously, ensuring she understood every detail before proceeding. 
compulsively
compulsively
[Adverbio]

in a manner driven by an uncontrollable urge or need, often repetitive or excessive

compulsivamente, de manera compulsiva

compulsivamente, de manera compulsiva

Ex: She compulsively checked her phone every few minutes. 
tenderly
tenderly
[Adverbio]

in a gentle, affectionate, or caring manner

tiernamente, con ternura

tiernamente, con ternura

Ex: She tenderly kissed her son goodnight. 
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