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Comprensión del Examen ACT - Capacidades mentales y fracasos

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: His legal acumen made him a top choice for complex cases .Su **agudeza legal** lo convirtió en la primera opción para casos complejos.
attentiveness
attentiveness
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being alert and paying close attention to things

atención, vigilancia

atención, vigilancia

Ex: The teacher 's attentiveness to students ' needs fostered a positive learning environment .La **atención** del profesor a las necesidades de los estudiantes fomentó un entorno de aprendizaje positivo.
vigilance
vigilance
[Sustantivo]

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

vigilancia, atención

vigilancia, atención

Ex: Parental vigilance is crucial in ensuring child safety in public places .La **vigilancia** de los padres es crucial para garantizar la seguridad de los niños en lugares públicos.
inference
inference
[Sustantivo]

a conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts

inferencia, deducción, conclusión

inferencia, deducción, conclusión

Ex: The teacher encouraged students to practice making inferences while reading to enhance their comprehension skills .El profesor animó a los estudiantes a practicar haciendo **inferencias** mientras leían para mejorar sus habilidades de comprensión.
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: From the general rule , she made a clear deduction about what to do next .De la regla general, hizo una **deducción** clara sobre qué hacer a continuación.
facility
facility
[Sustantivo]

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

facilidad, destreza

facilidad, destreza

Ex: The engineer showed facility in solving complex problems with innovative solutions .El ingeniero mostró **facilidad** para resolver problemas complejos con soluciones innovadoras.
instinct
instinct
[Sustantivo]

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

instinto, intuición

instinto, intuición

Ex: The swimmer 's instinct to hold her breath underwater helped her win the race .El **instinto** del nadador de contener la respiración bajo el agua le ayudó a ganar la carrera.
intuition
intuition
[Sustantivo]

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

intuición

intuición

Ex: The artist 's intuition informed the composition of the painting .La **intuición** del artista informó la composición de la pintura.
genius
genius
[Sustantivo]

an exceptional mental ability or talent that is unique and outstanding

genio, talento excepcional

genio, talento excepcional

Ex: The artist 's genius for painting moved people deeply .El **genio** del artista para la pintura conmovió profundamente a la gente.
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: The therapist helped him explore the hidden layers of his subconscious.El terapeuta lo ayudó a explorar las capas ocultas de su **subconsciente**.
aspiration
aspiration
[Sustantivo]

a strong drive or determination to succeed or achieve excellence

aspiración

aspiración

Ex: Political aspiration can inspire meaningful change .
ambition
ambition
[Sustantivo]

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

ambición

ambición

Ex: The scientist ’s ambition to make groundbreaking discoveries fueled his research .La **ambición** del científico de hacer descubrimientos innovadores impulsó su investigación.
whim
whim
[Sustantivo]

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

capricho

capricho

Ex: When her plans for the evening fell through , she acted on a whim and went out to see a movie by herself instead .Cuando sus planes para la noche se vinieron abajo, actuó por un **capricho** y salió a ver una película sola en su lugar.
competence
competence
[Sustantivo]

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

competencia

competencia

Ex: Her competence as a manager led to increased productivity and employee satisfaction in her department .Su **competencia** como gerente llevó a un aumento de la productividad y la satisfacción de los empleados en su departamento.
acuteness
acuteness
[Sustantivo]

a sharp intelligence, able to understand things deeply and quickly

agudeza, perspicacia

agudeza, perspicacia

Ex: The author 's acuteness in depicting human emotions made the novel resonate deeply with readers .La **agudeza** del autor al representar las emociones humanas hizo que la novela resonara profundamente con los lectores.
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: It ’s important to show initiative when tackling challenges at work .Es importante mostrar **iniciativa** al abordar desafíos en el trabajo.
precaution
precaution
[Sustantivo]

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

Ex: She planned her travel with careful precaution.
psyche
psyche
[Sustantivo]

the immaterial or nonphysical aspect of a person

Ex: Dreams provide insight into the psyche.
to recall
to recall
[Verbo]

to bring back something from the memory

recordar

recordar

Ex: A scent can often trigger the ability to recall past experiences .Un aroma a menudo puede desencadenar la capacidad de **recordar** experiencias pasadas.
to recollect

to bring to mind past memories or experiences

recordar

recordar

Ex: Upon hearing the familiar tune , they both recollected the song that played at their wedding .Al escuchar la melodía familiar, ambos **recordaron** la canción que sonó en su boda.
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: Unable to find his notes , the speaker improvised a captivating speech on the spot .Sin poder encontrar sus notas, el orador **improvisó** un discurso cautivador en el acto.
to beware
to beware
[Verbo]

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

tener cuidado

tener cuidado

Ex: Residents are advised to beware of wild animals when hiking in the national park .Se aconseja a los residentes **tener cuidado** con los animales salvajes al caminar en el parque nacional.
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: I was distracted by the constant chatter in the room and could n't concentrate on my reading .Me **distrajo** la charla constante en la habitación y no pude concentrarme en mi lectura.
to familiarize

to make someone acquainted with something

familiarizar, acostumbrar

familiarizar, acostumbrar

Ex: The software tutorial aims to familiarize users with the key features of the application .El tutorial de software tiene como objetivo **familiarizar** a los usuarios con las características clave de la aplicación.
to foretell

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

predecir

predecir

Ex: He had a knack for foretelling market trends and making successful investments .Tenía una habilidad para **predecir** las tendencias del mercado y hacer inversiones exitosas.
to foresee
to foresee
[Verbo]

to know or predict something before it happens

prever

prever

Ex: He foresaw a rise in demand for the product and stocked up .Él **previó** un aumento en la demanda del producto y se abasteció.
to heed
to heed
[Verbo]

to be attentive to advice or a warning

prestar atención, hacer caso

prestar atención, hacer caso

Ex: Despite her friends ' warnings , she chose not to heed them and continued with her risky behavior .A pesar de las advertencias de sus amigos, ella eligió no **prestar atención** a ellas y continuó con su comportamiento arriesgado.
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: His impressionable nature made him vulnerable to persuasive advertising and marketing tactics .Su naturaleza **impresionable** lo hacía vulnerable a las tácticas persuasivas de publicidad y marketing.
impervious
impervious
[Adjetivo]

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

impermeable

impermeable

Ex: The high-quality paint was impervious to fading and wear .La pintura de alta calidad era **impermeable** al desgaste y a la decoloración.
cognizant
cognizant
[Adjetivo]

having knowledge or awareness about something

consciente

consciente

Ex: He was cognizant of his limitations and knew when to ask for help .Era **consciente** de sus limitaciones y sabía cuándo pedir ayuda.
astute
astute
[Adjetivo]

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

astuto

astuto

Ex: The manager 's astute leadership skills guided the team through challenging projects .Las habilidades de liderazgo **astutas** del manager guiaron al equipo a través de proyectos desafiantes.
savvy
savvy
[Adjetivo]

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

astuto, experto

astuto, experto

Ex: The savvy traveler knows how to find the best deals on flights and accommodations .El viajero **experto** sabe cómo encontrar las mejores ofertas en vuelos y alojamientos.
sagacious
sagacious
[Adjetivo]

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

sagaz

sagaz

Ex: A sagacious mentor can provide invaluable guidance during challenging times .Un mentor **sagaz** puede proporcionar una guía invaluable durante tiempos desafiantes.
shrewd
shrewd
[Adjetivo]

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

astuto

astuto

Ex: Her shrewd analysis of the situation enabled her to make strategic moves that outmaneuvered her competitors .Su **análisis astuto** de la situación le permitió hacer movimientos estratégicos que superaron a sus competidores.
sentient
sentient
[Adjetivo]

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

sensitivo

sensitivo

Ex: The ethical treatment of sentient creatures is a significant concern in animal welfare.El tratamiento ético de las criaturas **sintientes** es una preocupación significativa en el bienestar animal.
conscious
conscious
[Adjetivo]

aware of and responsive to one's surroundings

consciente

consciente

Ex: The driver was conscious and alert despite the accident .El conductor estaba **consciente** y alerta a pesar del accidente.
perceptive
perceptive
[Adjetivo]

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

perceptivo

perceptivo

Ex: Being perceptive helped her identify opportunities others missed .Ser **perspicaz** le ayudó a identificar oportunidades que otros pasaron por alto.
imaginative
imaginative
[Adjetivo]

displaying or having creativity or originality

imaginativo, creativo

imaginativo, creativo

Ex: He has an imaginative mind , constantly coming up with innovative solutions to challenges .Tiene una mente **imaginativa**, constantemente ideando soluciones innovadoras para los desafíos.
imprudence
imprudence
[Sustantivo]

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

imprudencia

imprudencia

Ex: Her imprudence in trusting strangers led to a series of unfortunate events .Su **imprudencia** al confiar en extraños condujo a una serie de eventos desafortunados.
folly
folly
[Sustantivo]

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

locura, imprudencia

locura, imprudencia

Ex: The politician 's public remarks caused widespread controversy and were regarded as political folly.Los comentarios públicos del político causaron una controversia generalizada y fueron considerados como una **locura** política.
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: The hypnotist induced a trance to help the patient explore their subconscious thoughts .El hipnotizador indujo un **trance** para ayudar al paciente a explorar sus pensamientos subconscientes.
ignorance
ignorance
[Sustantivo]

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

ignorancia

ignorancia

Ex: The ignorance of some people about climate change highlights the need for more widespread awareness and education on environmental issues .
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 standards often require a significant cognitive impairment for insanity.Los estándares legales a menudo requieren un deterioro cognitivo significativo para la **locura**.
incapacity
incapacity
[Sustantivo]

the lack of intellectual or mental power to do something

incapacidad

incapacidad

Ex: The patient 's cognitive decline resulted in an incapacity to manage their financial affairs and make sound financial decisions .El deterioro cognitivo del paciente resultó en una **incapacidad** para manejar sus asuntos financieros y tomar decisiones financieras sólidas.
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: Hallucinations can be a symptom of certain medical conditions , including neurological disorders or brain injuries .Las **alucinaciones** pueden ser un síntoma de ciertas condiciones médicas, incluyendo trastornos neurológicos o lesiones cerebrales.
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 members of a particular ethnic group are universally untrustworthy is a fallacy built on stereotypes and can lead to discrimination and prejudice .La creencia de que todos los miembros de un grupo étnico particular son universalmente indignos de confianza es una **falacia** basada en estereotipos y puede llevar a la discriminación y los prejuicios.
misconception
misconception
[Sustantivo]

a mistaken or inaccurate belief or understanding about something

idea equivocada, concepción errónea

idea equivocada, concepción errónea

Ex: There 's a misconception that all artists are starving or struggling financially .Existe un **concepto erróneo** de que todos los artistas pasan hambre o tienen dificultades financieras.
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: Neglecting cybersecurity measures in today 's digital age can expose your personal information to potential threats .**Descuidar** las medidas de ciberseguridad en la era digital actual puede exponer su información personal a amenazas potenciales.
to disregard

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

ignorar

ignorar

Ex: The manager is currently disregarding critical feedback , hindering team improvement .El gerente actualmente **ignora** los comentarios críticos, obstaculizando la mejora del equipo.
to misinterpret

to understand or explain something incorrectly

malinterpretar

malinterpretar

Ex: The audience misinterpreted the artist 's message , creating controversy over the artwork .El público **malinterpretó** el mensaje del artista, creando controversia sobre la obra de arte.
to overlook

to not notice or see something

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

Ex: Be cautious not to overlook the signs of wear and tear in equipment maintenance .Sea cauteloso para no **pasar por alto** los signos de desgaste en el mantenimiento del equipo.
oblivious
oblivious
[Adjetivo]

lacking conscious awareness of something

inconsciente

inconsciente

Ex: The children were oblivious to the time , playing happily in the park long after sunset .Los niños eran **ajenos** al tiempo, jugando felices en el parque mucho después del atardecer.
deranged
deranged
[Adjetivo]

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

trastornado, desquiciado

trastornado, desquiciado

Ex: After the accident , her mind was so deranged that she could n't recognize her own family .Después del accidente, su mente estaba tan **trastornada** que no podía reconocer a su propia familia.
insensible
insensible
[Adjetivo]

not noticing or caring about something

insensible, indiferente

insensible, indiferente

Ex: The politician was insensible to public opinion , pursuing unpopular policies .El político era **insensible** a la opinión pública, persiguiendo políticas impopulares.
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 interpretation of the contract terms caused misunderstandings between the parties involved .La interpretación **ingenua** de los términos del contrato causó malentendidos entre las partes involucradas.
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