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Comprensión del Examen ACT - Visión y Precisión

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la visión y la precisión, como "behold", "minutiae", "lurid", etc. que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACT.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
conspicuous
[Adjetivo]

standing out and easy to see or notice

visible

visible

Ex: The graffiti on the building was particularly conspicuous due to its vibrant colors and large size .El graffiti en el edificio era particularmente **visible** debido a sus colores vibrantes y su gran tamaño.
detectable
[Adjetivo]

able to be easily noticed or perceived, often through observation or measurement

detectable

detectable

Ex: The slight variations in color were detectable to the trained eye of the artist .Las ligeras variaciones de color eran **detectables** para el ojo entrenado del artista.
indistinct
[Adjetivo]

not easily defined or understood due to a lack of clarity or precision

indistinto

indistinto

Ex: The lines between right and wrong often feel indistinct in complex moral dilemmas .Las líneas entre lo correcto y lo incorrecto a menudo se sienten **indistintas** en dilemas morales complejos.
opaque
[Adjetivo]

(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

opaco

opaco

Ex: The opaque glass in the bathroom ensured privacy while blocking outside light .El vidrio **opaco** en el baño aseguraba la privacidad mientras bloqueaba la luz exterior.
vibrant
[Adjetivo]

(of colors) bright and strong

vibrante

vibrante

Ex: The artist 's abstract paintings were known for their vibrant compositions and bold use of color .Las pinturas abstractas del artista eran conocidas por sus composiciones **vibrantes** y su uso audaz del color.
transparent
[Adjetivo]

able to be seen through

transparente

transparente

Ex: The clear , transparent water of the aquarium allowed us to observe the intricate movements of the tropical fish .El agua clara y **transparente** del acuario nos permitió observar los intrincados movimientos de los peces tropicales.
translucent
[Adjetivo]

permitting light to pass through but making objects on the other side appear blurred

translúcido

translúcido

Ex: The packaging was made of a translucent material , giving a glimpse of the product inside .El empaque estaba hecho de un material **translúcido**, lo que permitía vislumbrar el producto en su interior.
obtrusive
[Adjetivo]

noticeable in a way that is unpleasant, unwanted, or disruptive

molesto, intrusivo

molesto, intrusivo

Ex: The obtrusive noise from the construction site disrupted the peaceful neighborhood .El ruido **molesto** del sitio de construcción interrumpió el vecindario tranquilo.
dazzling
[Adjetivo]

shining brightly with intense light

deslumbrante, resplandeciente

deslumbrante, resplandeciente

Ex: The stage lights were dazzling, highlighting the performers on stage.Las luces del escenario eran **deslumbrantes**, resaltando a los artistas en el escenario.
lurid
[Adjetivo]

too bright in color, in a way that is not pleasant

chillón, estridente

chillón, estridente

muted
[Adjetivo]

(of colors) having a subdued tone, lacking brightness or vibrancy

apagado, suave

apagado, suave

Ex: The muted color palette of the landscape photograph made it look timeless and classic .La paleta de colores **apagados** de la fotografía del paisaje le daba un aspecto atemporal y clásico.
gaudy
[Adjetivo]

excessively colorful, flashy, or showy in a way that lacks taste or elegance

llamativo, chillón

llamativo, chillón

Ex: The party featured gaudy costumes and extravagant decorations.La fiesta presentaba trajes **llamativos** y decoraciones extravagantes.
shimmering
[Adjetivo]

emitting a flickering or wavering light

brillante, reluciente

brillante, reluciente

Ex: The shimmering lights from the carnival rides caught the eye of passersby.Las luces **centelleantes** de los juegos del carnaval captaron la atención de los transeúntes.
psychedelic
[Adjetivo]

characterized by intense colors, complex patterns, or unusual visual effects that are like those experienced in psychedelic states

psicodélico, alucinógeno

psicodélico, alucinógeno

Ex: She experienced a psychedelic vision during the meditation session .Ella experimentó una visión **psicodélica** durante la sesión de meditación.
panoramic
[Adjetivo]

providing or capturing an extensive view of a scene or area

panorámico, que ofrece una vista panorámica

panorámico, que ofrece una vista panorámica

Ex: The panoramic camera feature on her phone allowed her to capture wide-angle shots .La función de cámara **panorámica** en su teléfono le permitió capturar tomas de gran angular.
inky
[Adjetivo]

dark or deep in color, like ink

negro como la tinta, profundamente negro

negro como la tinta, profundamente negro

Ex: His writing was neat and inky, filling the page with words .Su escritura era ordenada y **tinta**, llenando la página de palabras.
lusterless
[Adjetivo]

appearing dull without any reflective quality

opaco, sin brillo

opaco, sin brillo

Ex: The lusterless gemstone lacked the sparkle and shine of a high-quality jewel .La piedra preciosa **sin brillo** carecía del destello y el brillo de una joya de alta calidad.
murky
[Adjetivo]

(of sky) cloudy or dark, often resulting in a gloomy atmosphere

oscuro

oscuro

Ex: A murky sky loomed overhead , suggesting that rain was imminent .Un cielo **oscuro** se cernía sobre nosotros, sugiriendo que la lluvia era inminente.
vivid
[Adjetivo]

(of colors or light) very intense or bright

vivo

vivo

Ex: The vivid green leaves on the trees signaled the arrival of spring .Las hojas verdes **vívidas** en los árboles señalaban la llegada de la primavera.
radiant
[Adjetivo]

emitting or reflecting light in a bright, glowing manner

radiante, resplandeciente

radiante, resplandeciente

Ex: The radiant glow of the candles created a cozy atmosphere for the dinner party .El resplandor **radiante** de las velas creó un ambiente acogedor para la cena.
overt
[Adjetivo]

open, obvious, and easily observable, without concealment or secrecy

abierto

abierto

Ex: The teacher 's overt praise for her students ' hard work encouraged them to continue striving for excellence .El elogio **manifiesto** del profesor por el trabajo duro de sus estudiantes los animó a seguir esforzándose por la excelencia.
outline
[Sustantivo]

the outer shape or edge that defines an object's form

contorno, silueta

contorno, silueta

Ex: The outline of the continent was marked on the world map .El **contorno** del continente estaba marcado en el mapa mundial.
illusion
[Sustantivo]

a misleading or incorrect mental representation of reality

ilusión

ilusión

Ex: The mirror created the illusion that the room was larger than it actually was .El espejo creó **la ilusión** de que la habitación era más grande de lo que realmente era.
vista
[Sustantivo]

a captivating scenery viewed from a distance

vista

vista

spectacle
[Sustantivo]

a thing or person that is striking or impressive to see, often because it is unusual or remarkable

espectáculo, vista

espectáculo, vista

Ex: The magician 's disappearing act was a mesmerizing spectacle for the audience .
hue
[Sustantivo]

the attribute of color that distinguishes one color from another based on its position in the color spectrum or wheel

tono

tono

Ex: The autumn leaves turned a brilliant hue of red and gold .
sight
[Sustantivo]

an instance or act of seeing something through visual perception

vista,  visión

vista, visión

Ex: The sight of the bustling city from the skyscraper 's top floor was breathtaking .La **vista** de la bulliciosa ciudad desde el último piso del rascacielos era impresionante.
glimpse
[Sustantivo]

a quick or partial view of something, often fleeting or incomplete

vislumbre, vistazo

vislumbre, vistazo

Ex: I caught a glimpse of her face in the crowd before she disappeared into the crowd .Atisbé su rostro entre la multitud antes de que desapareciera en la multitud.
luminosity
[Sustantivo]

the quality or state of emitting light

luminosidad, brillo

luminosidad, brillo

Ex: The campfire 's luminosity illuminated the faces around it , creating a cozy atmosphere .La **luminosidad** de la fogata iluminaba los rostros a su alrededor, creando un ambiente acogedor.
sighting
[Sustantivo]

the act of seeing or observing something, especially something notable or unusual

avistamiento, observación

avistamiento, observación

Ex: The sighting of a double rainbow after the storm amazed everyone .El **avistamiento** de un doble arcoíris después de la tormenta sorprendió a todos.
silhouette
[Sustantivo]

the dark shape and outline of an object, visible against a lighter background, often seen as a shadow

silueta, contorno

silueta, contorno

Ex: As the sun set , the silhouette of the city skyline created a beautiful contrast against the colorful sky .Mientras el sol se ponía, la **silueta** del horizonte de la ciudad creaba un hermoso contraste contra el cielo colorido.
glare
[Sustantivo]

a harsh, bright light that is more intense than what the eyes are used to, often causing discomfort

deslumbramiento, resplandor cegador

deslumbramiento, resplandor cegador

Ex: The photographer adjusted the angle to reduce the glare in the picture .El fotógrafo ajustó el ángulo para reducir **el resplandor** en la imagen.
visual
[Sustantivo]

something that is perceived by sight, such as an image, graphic, or representation that can be seen or observed

visual

visual

Ex: The textbook includes numerous visuals to aid in understanding complex concepts .El libro de texto incluye numerosos **visuales** para ayudar a comprender conceptos complejos.

to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen or detected

camuflar

camuflar

Ex: The stick insect resembles a twig , allowing it to camouflage among branches and foliage to avoid detection by predators .
starkly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is easily noticeable, highlighting a clear and obvious contrast

marcadamente, claramente

marcadamente, claramente

Ex: The movie 's ending was starkly different from what the audience expected .El final de la película fue **marcadamente** diferente de lo que el público esperaba.
to obscure
[Verbo]

to conceal or hide something

ocultar

ocultar

Ex: The artist intentionally used brushstrokes to obscure certain details in the painting .El artista utilizó intencionalmente pinceladas para **oscurecer** ciertos detalles en la pintura.
to peer
[Verbo]

to look closely or attentively at something, often in an effort to see or understand it better

mirar fijamente, observar con atención

mirar fijamente, observar con atención

Ex: While I was in the observatory , I peered at distant galaxies through the telescope .Mientras estaba en el observatorio, **observé** galaxias distantes a través del telescopio.
to behold
[Verbo]

to see something, often with a feeling of amazement or admiration

contemplar, admirar

contemplar, admirar

Ex: She beholds the majesty of the mountains whenever she visits .Ella **contempla** la majestad de las montañas cada vez que las visita.
to ogle
[Verbo]

to stare at someone or something with strong and often inappropriate interest or desire

comerse con los ojos

comerse con los ojos

Ex: The group of teenagers giggled as they ogled the latest fashion trends in the magazine .El grupo de adolescentes se rió mientras **miraban fijamente** las últimas tendencias de la moda en la revista.
to squint
[Verbo]

to look with eyes half-opened when hit by light, or as a sign of suspicion, etc.

mirar de reojo

mirar de reojo

Ex: She squinted at the menu in the dimly lit restaurant , struggling to read the options .Ella **entornó** los ojos para mirar el menú en el restaurante con poca luz, esforzándose por leer las opciones.

to provide light to something, making it brighter

iluminar

iluminar

Ex: As the sun set , the candles were lit to illuminate the room with a warm glow .Mientras el sol se ponía, las velas se encendieron para **iluminar** la habitación con un cálido resplandor.
to twinkle
[Verbo]

to shine with a flickering or sparkling light

centellear, titilar

centellear, titilar

Ex: His eyes seemed to twinkle with excitement as he told the story .Sus ojos parecían **centellear** de emoción mientras contaba la historia.
to emerge
[Verbo]

to become visible after coming out of somewhere

surgir

surgir

Ex: With the changing seasons , the first signs of spring emerged, bringing life back to the dormant landscape .Con el cambio de estaciones, los primeros signos de la primavera **emergen**, devolviendo la vida al paisaje inactivo.
to reveal
[Verbo]

to make something visible

revelar, mostrar

revelar, mostrar

Ex: Peeling away the layers , the archaeologist revealed ancient artifacts buried for centuries .Al despegar las capas, el arqueólogo **reveló** artefactos antiguos enterrados durante siglos.
to unearth
[Verbo]

to dig the ground and discover something

descubrir

descubrir

Ex: Metal detector enthusiasts often unearth buried treasures in fields .Los entusiastas de los detectores de metales a menudo **desentierran** tesoros enterrados en los campos.
to unveil
[Verbo]

to remove a cover from a statue, painting, etc. for the people to see, particularly as part of a public ceremony

desvelar, descubrir

desvelar, descubrir

Ex: The architect was thrilled to unveil the innovative design of the new skyscraper .El arquitecto estaba emocionado de **develar** el diseño innovador del nuevo rascacielos.
to uncover
[Verbo]

to reveal something by removing a cover or obstacle

descubrir, revelar

descubrir, revelar

Ex: The homeowner peeled away the wallpaper to uncover a beautiful , vintage mural underneath .El propietario retiró el papel tapiz para **descubrir** un hermoso mural vintage debajo.

to reveal something by uncovering it

revelar, desvelar

revelar, desvelar

Ex: The artist slowly peeled away the layers of paint to disclose the original masterpiece beneath .El artista quitó lentamente las capas de pintura para **revelar** la obra maestra original debajo.
to expose
[Verbo]

to reveal, uncover, or make visible something that was hidden or covered

revelar, descubrir

revelar, descubrir

Ex: The detective dusted for fingerprints to expose any evidence left behind at the crime scene .El detective buscó huellas dactilares para **exponer** cualquier evidencia dejada en la escena del crimen.
to reflect
[Verbo]

(of a surface) to redirect or bounce back heat, light, or sound without absorbing it

reflejar

reflejar

Ex: The acoustic panels in the concert hall were strategically placed to reflect sound waves towards the audience , enhancing the listening experience .Los paneles acústicos en la sala de conciertos fueron colocados estratégicamente para **reflejar** las ondas de sonido hacia la audiencia, mejorando la experiencia auditiva.
to gleam
[Verbo]

to shine brightly, typically with reflected light

brillar, relucir

brillar, relucir

to vanish
[Verbo]

to suddenly and mysteriously disappear without explanation

desaparecer

desaparecer

Ex: The detective was puzzled when the key witness suddenly seemed to vanish from the case .El detective estaba perplejo cuando el testigo clave de repente pareció **desvanecerse** del caso.
to shroud
[Verbo]

to cover something in a protective or concealing manner

envolver, ocultar

envolver, ocultar

Ex: The funeral director had to shroud the casket with a ceremonial cloth during the service .El director funerario tuvo que **cubrir** el ataúd con una tela ceremonial durante el servicio.
to conceal
[Verbo]

to carefully cover or hide something or someone

ocultar

ocultar

Ex: The hidden door was designed to conceal the entrance to the secret passage .La puerta oculta fue diseñada para **ocultar** la entrada al pasaje secreto.
scrutiny
[Sustantivo]

the careful and detailed examination to find mistakes or discover important information

escrutinio, examen detallado

escrutinio, examen detallado

Ex: The teacher 's scrutiny of the students ' work helped improve their understanding .El **escrupuloso examen** del trabajo de los estudiantes por parte del profesor ayudó a mejorar su comprensión.
minutiae
[Sustantivo]

small details that are easily overlooked

minucias

minucias

Ex: While proofreading , it 's crucial to pay attention to the minutiae of grammar and punctuation to ensure a polished and error-free document .Mientras se corrige, es crucial prestar atención a los **minutiae** de la gramática y la puntuación para asegurar un documento pulido y libre de errores.
to inspect
[Verbo]

to carefully examine something to check its condition or make sure it meets standards

inspeccionar

inspeccionar

Ex: The supervisor inspects the machinery to detect any signs of wear or malfunction .El supervisor **inspecciona** la maquinaria para detectar cualquier signo de desgaste o mal funcionamiento.
to monitor
[Verbo]

to carefully check the quality, activity, or changes of something or someone for a period of time

controlar

controlar

Ex: Journalists often monitor international news channels to stay updated on global events .Los periodistas a menudo **monitorean** los canales de noticias internacionales para mantenerse actualizados sobre los eventos globales.

to examine something closely and carefully in order to find errors

escudriñar

escudriñar

Ex: The customs officer scrutinized the passenger 's suitcase to ensure they were n't carrying any contraband .El oficial de aduanas **examinó** minuciosamente la maleta del pasajero para asegurarse de que no llevaba contrabando.
punctilious
[Adjetivo]

paying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail

detallista

detallista

Ex: Despite the casual setting , his punctilious behavior remained consistent and formal .A pesar del ambiente informal, su comportamiento **puntilloso** se mantuvo constante y formal.
painstaking
[Adjetivo]

requiring a lot of effort and time

meticuloso

meticuloso

Ex: Writing the report was a painstaking process , involving thorough research and careful editing .Escribir el informe fue un proceso **minucioso**, que implicó una investigación exhaustiva y una edición cuidadosa.
accurately
[Adverbio]

in a way that has no errors or mistakes

exactamente

exactamente

Ex: The weather forecast predicted the temperature accurately for the week .El pronóstico del tiempo predijo la temperatura **con precisión** para la semana.
meticulously
[Adverbio]

in a manner that is marked by careful attention to details

meticulosamente

meticulosamente

Ex: She meticulously organized her workspace , arranging every item with precision and order .Ella **meticulosamente** organizó su espacio de trabajo, colocando cada artículo con precisión y orden.
superficially
[Adverbio]

with a focus only on the surface or outer appearance

superficialmente

superficialmente

Ex: The initial investigation only scratched the surface , dealing with the issue superficially.La investigación inicial solo arañó la superficie, abordando el problema **superficialmente**.
cosmetically
[Adverbio]

in a manner that superficially focuses on the appearance of something

cosméticamente, superficialmente

cosméticamente, superficialmente

Ex: The dentist recommended cosmetically enhancing her smile with porcelain veneers .El dentista recomendó mejorar **cosméticamente** su sonrisa con carillas de porcelana.
thoroughly
[Adverbio]

in a comprehensive manner

minuciosamente

minuciosamente

Ex: He read the contract thoroughly before signing it , making sure he understood all the terms and conditions .Leyó el contrato **minuciosamente** antes de firmarlo, asegurándose de entender todos los términos y condiciones.
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