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Comprensión del Examen ACT - Capacidades y fallos mentales

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con capacidades mentales y fallos, como "desequilibrado", "negligencia", "capricho", etc. que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACTs.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
acumen
acumen
[Sustantivo]

sharp judgment and quick decision-making, especially in practical or professional matters

perspicacia

perspicacia

Ex: Her business acumen helped the company grow quickly. 
attentiveness
attentiveness
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being alert and paying close attention to things

atención, vigilancia

atención, vigilancia

Ex: Her attentiveness in class earned her high grades on exams. 
vigilance
vigilance
[Sustantivo]

the state or quality of being watchful and attentive, especially to detect potential danger or problems

vigilancia, atención

vigilancia, atención

Ex: The security guard's vigilance prevented unauthorized access to the building. 
inference
inference
[Sustantivo]

a conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts

inferencia, deducción, conclusión

inferencia, deducción, conclusión

Ex: The detective made a crucial inference about the suspect's alibi based on the new evidence. 
cognition
cognition
[Sustantivo]

the result of a mental processing or understanding

conocimiento

conocimiento

deduction
deduction
[Sustantivo]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

deducción, razonamiento deductivo

deducción, razonamiento deductivo

Ex: The detective used logical deduction to identify the culprit from the available clues. 
facility
facility
[Sustantivo]

the quality of performing tasks or activities with ease and without difficulty

facilidad, destreza

facilidad, destreza

Ex: She played the piano with such facility that it seemed effortless. 
instinct
instinct
[Sustantivo]

a natural reaction or behavior that occurs automatically, without conscious thought or reasoning

instinto, intuición

instinto, intuición

Ex: The mother bird followed her instinct to build a nest and protect her eggs. 
intuition
intuition
[Sustantivo]

the ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning or evidence

intuición

intuición

Ex: She had an intuition that the plan would succeed. 
genius
genius
[Sustantivo]

an exceptional mental ability or talent that is unique and outstanding

genio, talento excepcional

genio, talento excepcional

Ex: Einstein's genius changed how we understand physics. 
subconscious
subconscious
[Sustantivo]

the part of the mind that is not currently in focused awareness, but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior, often through automatic or involuntary processes

subconsciente

subconsciente

Ex: His subconscious kept bringing up memories he had forgotten. 
aspiration
aspiration
[Sustantivo]

a strong drive or determination to succeed or achieve excellence

aspiración

aspiración

Ex: Her aspiration pushed her to complete the marathon. 
ambition
ambition
[Sustantivo]

the will to obtain wealth, power, success, etc.

ambición

ambición

Ex: Fueled by boundless ambition, the young entrepreneur launched her tech startup despite the crowded market. 
whim
whim
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and impulsive decision or desire that someone has without much thought or reason behind it

capricho

capricho

Ex: On a whim, she decided to drive to the beach instead of going to work. 
competence
competence
[Sustantivo]

the ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently, demonstrating both physical and intellectual readiness

competencia

competencia

Ex: His competence in handling financial matters ensured the company's stability during economic downturns. 
acuteness
acuteness
[Sustantivo]

a sharp intelligence, able to understand things deeply and quickly

agudeza, perspicacia

agudeza, perspicacia

Ex: His acuteness in math helped him solve problems quickly. 
initiative
initiative
[Sustantivo]

the willingness to take action and start new things without being prompted or directed

iniciativa, espíritu de iniciativa

iniciativa, espíritu de iniciativa

Ex: Her initiative in organizing the event impressed everyone. 
precaution
precaution
[Sustantivo]

the tendency or habit of exercising caution and foresight to prevent problems

precaución, previsión

precaución, previsión

Ex: Her precaution saved the team from potential errors. 
psyche
psyche
[Sustantivo]

the immaterial or nonphysical aspect of a person

el alma, la psique

el alma, la psique

Ex: Many cultures believe the psyche survives after death. 
to recall
to recall
[Verbo]

to bring back something from the memory

recordar

recordar

Ex: She could recall the details of the conversation with remarkable clarity. 
to recollect

to bring to mind past memories or experiences

recordar

recordar

Ex: The author's memoir helped readers recollect the historical events of that era. 
to improvise

to create and perform words of a play, music, etc. on impulse and without preparation, particularly because one is forced to do so

improvisar

improvisar

Ex: When the actor forgot his lines, he had to improvise to keep the scene going. 
to beware
to beware
[Verbo]

to warn someone to be cautious of a dangerous person or thing

tener cuidado

tener cuidado

Ex: Beware of the icy conditions on the roads; drive carefully. 
to distract

to cause someone to lose their focus or attention from something they were doing or thinking about

distraer, desviar la atención

distraer, desviar la atención

Ex: During the important meeting, the constant tapping of a pen began to distract everyone in the room. 
to familiarize

to make someone acquainted with something

familiarizar, acostumbrar

familiarizar, acostumbrar

Ex: The guide familiarized the tourists with the history of the ancient monument. 
to foretell

to predict or say in advance what will happen in the future

predecir

predecir

Ex: She said her grandmother had the ability to foretell when someone was about to visit. 
to foresee
to foresee
[Verbo]

to know or predict something before it happens

prever

prever

Ex: Despite all their planning, they didn't foresee the power outage during the event. 
to heed
to heed
[Verbo]

to be attentive to advice or a warning

prestar atención, hacer caso

prestar atención, hacer caso

Ex: It's important to heed the advice of experienced hikers when trekking in unfamiliar terrain. 
impressionable
impressionable
[Adjetivo]

easily influenced or affected by others or external factors, especially due to a lack of experience or critical judgment

impresionable, influenciable

impresionable, influenciable

Ex: Young children are often impressionable, absorbing ideas and behaviors from their surroundings. 
impervious
impervious
[Adjetivo]

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

impermeable

impermeable

Ex: His thick skin seemed impervious to criticism. 
cognizant
cognizant
[Adjetivo]

having knowledge or awareness about something

consciente

consciente

Ex: She was cognizant of the importance of punctuality in her profession. 
astute
astute
[Adjetivo]

having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

astuto

astuto

Ex: Having an astute understanding of business, she made shrewd investment decisions. 
savvy
savvy
[Adjetivo]

possessing practical knowledge, expertise, or understanding in a particular domain

astuto, experto

astuto, experto

Ex: She is a savvy investor, always knowing when to buy and sell stocks for maximum profit. 
sagacious
sagacious
[Adjetivo]

having keen, farsighted judgment and the ability to discern deeply and wisely

sagaz

sagaz

Ex: The sagacious leader quickly identified the root of the problem and implemented effective solutions. 
shrewd
shrewd
[Adjetivo]

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

astuto

astuto

Ex: The shrewd businessman knew when to invest and when to hold back, ensuring steady growth for his company. 
sentient
sentient
[Adjetivo]

possessing the ability to experience, feel, or perceive things through the senses

sensitivo

sensitivo

Ex: The robot was designed to mimic human behavior but was not truly sentient. 
conscious
conscious
[Adjetivo]

aware of and responsive to one's surroundings

consciente

consciente

Ex: After the fall, she was fully conscious and able to speak. 
perceptive
perceptive
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) able to quickly and accurately understand or notice things due to keen awareness and insight

perceptivo

perceptivo

Ex: She is very perceptive and notices details others overlook. 
imaginative
imaginative
[Adjetivo]

displaying or having creativity or originality

imaginativo, creativo

imaginativo, creativo

Ex: The children's imaginative play transformed the living room into a magical kingdom. 
imprudence
imprudence
[Sustantivo]

the quality of making decisions or taking actions without considering potential risks or consequences

imprudencia

imprudencia

Ex: His imprudence in spending money quickly led to financial troubles. 
folly
folly
[Sustantivo]

the quality of behaving in a foolish or reckless manner, often without considering the consequences

locura, imprudencia

locura, imprudencia

Ex: It was folly to invest all his savings in a risky business venture. 
trance
trance
[Sustantivo]

a mental state characterized by a fragile consciousness and reduced ability for voluntary action, often resembling a deep sleep

trance, estado de trance

trance, estado de trance

Ex: After hours of intense focus, she slipped into a trance-like state of deep concentration. 
ignorance
ignorance
[Sustantivo]

the fact or state of not having the necessary information, knowledge, or understanding of something

ignorancia

ignorancia

Ex: His ignorance of the subject was evident when he gave incorrect answers during the discussion. 
delusion
delusion
[Sustantivo]

(psychology) a mental condition in which a person has a false belief system that is contradicted by evidence

delirio

delirio

delirium
delirium
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme mental confusion, often accompanied by confused or unclear thoughts or speech

delirio

delirio

insanity
insanity
[Sustantivo]

a state of severe mental disorder affecting a person's ability to understand reality, think rationally, or behave in a socially acceptable manner

locura, enajenación mental

locura, enajenación mental

Ex: Legal defense of insanity is for those unfit for trial due to mental issues. 
incapacity
incapacity
[Sustantivo]

the lack of intellectual or mental power to do something

incapacidad

incapacidad

Ex: The student's learning disabilities resulted in an incapacity to grasp mathematical concepts and required additional support in the classroom. 
hallucination
hallucination
[Sustantivo]

a perceptual experience in which an individual perceives something that is not present in the external environment

alucinación, ilusión

alucinación, ilusión

Ex: Auditory hallucinations may involve hearing voices or sounds that others cannot perceive. 
fallacy
fallacy
[Sustantivo]

a false idea or belief based on invalid arguments, often one that many people think is true

falacia

falacia

Ex: The belief that all politicians are corrupt because a few have been involved in scandals is a fallacy, as it relies on a hasty generalization and ignores the many politicians who act with integrity. 
misconception
misconception
[Sustantivo]

a mistaken or inaccurate belief or understanding about something

idea equivocada, concepción errónea

idea equivocada, concepción errónea

Ex: There is a common misconception that all snakes are venomous. 
to neglect
to neglect
[Verbo]

to pay little or no attention to something or someone, often leading to issues or problems

descuidar, desatender

descuidar, desatender

Ex: The company neglected the warnings about the changing market trends, and now they face financial challenges. 
to disregard

to intentionally ignore or act without concern for something or someone that deserves consideration

ignorar

ignorar

Ex: The boss disregarded safety protocols and put workers at risk. 
to misinterpret

to understand or explain something incorrectly

malinterpretar

malinterpretar

Ex: She misinterpreted his words and thought he was upset when he wasn't. 
to overlook

to not notice or see something

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

Ex: In her haste, she might overlook the important details in the document. 
oblivious
oblivious
[Adjetivo]

lacking conscious awareness of something

inconsciente

inconsciente

Ex: Despite the loud noise, the baby remained oblivious, peacefully sleeping in her crib. 
deranged
deranged
[Adjetivo]

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

trastornado, desquiciado

trastornado, desquiciado

Ex: His deranged behavior alarmed everyone at the party. 
insensible
insensible
[Adjetivo]

not noticing or caring about something

insensible, indiferente

insensible, indiferente

Ex: Despite the noise, he remained insensible to the commotion outside. 
naive
naive
[Adjetivo]

lacking experience, wisdom, or understanding about the world, often resulting in being overly trusting or easily deceived

ingenuo, cándido

ingenuo, cándido

Ex: The naive approach to software development led to significant bugs in the program. 
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