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Comprensión del Examen ACT - Opiniones

Aprende vocabulario ACT para expresar opiniones, juicios, creencias, puntos de vista, interpretaciones y diferentes formas de evaluar ideas o situaciones.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
standpoint
standpoint
[Sustantivo]

an opinion or decision that is formed based on one's belief or circumstances

punto de vista

punto de vista

morale
morale
[Sustantivo]

one's personal level of confidence, enthusiasm, and emotional well-being, especially in the context of facing challenges or adversity

moral

moral

Ex: Emily's low morale following the failure of her project hindered her ability to focus and achieve her goals. 

El bajo ánimo de Emily tras el fracaso de su proyecto dificultó su capacidad para concentrarse y alcanzar sus metas.

objection
objection
[Sustantivo]

a reason, statement, or feeling expressing opposition, disagreement, or disapproval

objeción,  oposición

objeción, oposición

Ex: No one voiced any objections during the meeting. 
unanimity
unanimity
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which all those involved are in complete agreement on something

unanimidad

unanimidad

Ex: The committee reached unanimity on the new policy changes. 

El comité alcanzó la unanimidad sobre los nuevos cambios de política.

discord
discord
[Sustantivo]

lack of agreement between people

discordia

discordia

Ex: The business partnership suffered from discord as the co-founders had conflicting visions for the company's future. 

La sociedad comercial sufrió de discordia ya que los cofundadores tenían visiones conflictivas sobre el futuro de la empresa.

consensus
consensus
[Sustantivo]

general agreement among the members of a group

consenso

consenso

Ex: The team could not reach a consensus on where to hold the meeting. 
chastisement
chastisement
[Sustantivo]

the act of inflicting physical punishment as a means of discipline or correction

castigo, corrección

castigo, corrección

Ex: Many advocates argue that chastisement is an ineffective and harmful method of discipline. 

Muchos defensores argumentan que el castigo es un método de disciplina ineficaz y dañino.

perspective
perspective
[Sustantivo]

a specific manner of considering something

perspectiva

perspectiva

Ex: The artist's paintings reflect his abstract perspective on nature and life. 
naysayer
naysayer
[Sustantivo]

a person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views, especially in opposition to new ideas or proposals

detractor, aguafiestas

detractor, aguafiestas

Ex: Every new initiative in the company was met with resistance from the same naysayers. 

Cada nueva iniciativa en la empresa fue recibida con resistencia por los mismos detractores.

slant
slant
[Sustantivo]

a biased or subjective angle in presenting information, often reflecting personal or ideological viewpoints

enfoque, punto de vista

enfoque, punto de vista

Ex: The documentary offered a refreshing slant on climate change. 

El documental ofreció un enfoque refrescante sobre el cambio climático.

reception
reception
[Sustantivo]

the way in which someone or something is received or reacted to

acogida, recepción

acogida, recepción

Ex: The singer was surprised by the enthusiastic reception she received. 
contrarian
contrarian
[Sustantivo]

someone who acts against popular opinion, particularly in investment markets

opositor

opositor

discretion
discretion
[Sustantivo]

the freedom or authority to decide what should be done in a particular situation

discreción

discreción

Ex: The final decision is left to the director's discretion. 
preconception
preconception
[Sustantivo]

a pre-established opinion that is formed before obtaining proper knowledge or experience

idea preconcebida, prejuicio

idea preconcebida, prejuicio

viewpoint
viewpoint
[Sustantivo]

a certain way of thinking about a subject

punto de vista

punto de vista

Ex: His viewpoint on the issue was shaped by his experiences growing up in a rural community, giving him a unique perspective. 
conviction
conviction
[Sustantivo]

a firmly held belief or opinion

convicción, creencia

convicción, creencia

Ex: Her conviction that the plan would succeed never weakened. 
distaste
distaste
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of dislike toward something or someone

desagrado, aversión

desagrado, aversión

Ex: Despite his distaste for politics, he felt compelled to vote in the election. 

A pesar de su aversión por la política, se sintió obligado a votar en las elecciones.

impression
impression
[Sustantivo]

an opinion or feeling that one has about someone or something, particularly one formed unconsciously

impresión, idea

impresión, idea

Ex: He had the impression that the meeting went well, despite the lack of feedback. 
detractor
detractor
[Sustantivo]

a person who criticizes or belittles the value or importance of someone or something

detractor, crítico

detractor, crítico

Ex: Her innovative ideas were met with skepticism by detractors unwilling to embrace change. 

Sus ideas innovadoras fueron recibidas con escepticismo por los detractores no dispuestos a aceptar el cambio.

dissenter
dissenter
[Sustantivo]

someone who disagrees with a common belief or an official decision

disidente

disidente

antagonistic
antagonistic
[Adjetivo]

showing that one actively dislikes or disagrees with something or someone

antagónico

antagónico

Ex: Expecting an antagonistic response, the speaker prepared themselves for a heated exchange of opposing views from the audience. 

Esperando una respuesta antagónica, el orador se preparó para un intercambio acalorado de opiniones opuestas de la audiencia.

preferential
preferential
[Adjetivo]

showing or giving advantage, favor, or priority to someone or something over others

preferencial, privilegiado

preferencial, privilegiado

Ex: She received preferential seating at the event due to her VIP status. 

Ella recibió asientos preferenciales en el evento debido a su estatus VIP.

unexceptionable
unexceptionable
[Adjetivo]

entirely satisfactory and acceptable, without any fault

intachable, impecable

intachable, impecable

Ex: The proposal was unexceptionable, addressing all concerns and meeting all requirements. 

La propuesta fue intachable, abordando todas las preocupaciones y cumpliendo con todos los requisitos.

impartial
impartial
[Adjetivo]

not favoring a particular party in a way that enables one to act or decide fairly

imparcial

imparcial

Ex: The judge’s impartial ruling was based solely on the evidence presented in court. 

El fallo imparcial del juez se basó únicamente en las pruebas presentadas en el tribunal.

unbiased
unbiased
[Adjetivo]

fair and not influenced by prejudice, favoritism, or personal opinions

imparcial,  objetivo

imparcial, objetivo

Ex: An unbiased observer reviewed the evidence. 
averse
averse
[Adjetivo]

strongly opposed to something

reacio

reacio

Ex: He expressed that he was averse to traveling long distances for work. 

Expresó que era averse a viajar largas distancias por trabajo.

disfavor
disfavor
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of not liking or rejecting someone or something

disfavor

disfavor

Ex: The company's unethical practices resulted in disfavor from customers. 

Las prácticas poco éticas de la empresa resultaron en el desagrado de los clientes.

to opt
to opt
[Verbo]

to choose one option or course of action from among alternatives

optar por

optar por

Ex: Many customers are opting to receive their bills electronically. 
to despise
to despise
[Verbo]

to hate and have no respect for something or someone

despreciar

despreciar

Ex: They despise liars and value honesty and integrity in all relationships. 

Ellos desprecian a los mentirosos y valoran la honestidad y la integridad en todas las relaciones.

to fault
to fault
[Verbo]

to put blame on someone or something for a mistake or problem

considerar a alguien responsable

considerar a alguien responsable

Ex: It's unfair to fault him for the project's failure without understanding the challenges he faced. 
to remark
to remark
[Verbo]

to express one's opinion through a statement

comentar

comentar

Ex: As they walked through the art gallery, visitors were free to remark on the paintings and sculptures they found most intriguing. 
to contend
to contend
[Verbo]

to argue the truth of something

afirmar, sostener

afirmar, sostener

Ex: The historian contended that the ancient civilization was more advanced than previously believed. 

El historiador sostuvo que la civilización antigua era más avanzada de lo que se creía anteriormente.

to critique

to carefully examine something in a detailed manner

evaluar

evaluar

Ex: Her work has been widely critiqued and analyzed by scholars in the field. 

Su trabajo ha sido ampliamente criticado y analizado por los académicos en el campo.

to acclaim
to acclaim
[Verbo]

to praise someone or something enthusiastically and often publicly

aclamar

aclamar

Ex: Fans acclaimed the actor's performance in the film, recognizing their talent and skill. 

Los fans aclamaron la actuación del actor en la película, reconociendo su talento y habilidad.

to laud
to laud
[Verbo]

to praise or express admiration for someone or something

alabar, loar

alabar, loar

Ex: The professor lauded her student's groundbreaking research on climate change. 

El profesor elogió la investigación innovadora de su estudiante sobre el cambio climático.

to exalt
to exalt
[Verbo]

to highly praise or honor someone or something

exaltar

exaltar

Ex: Next week, the ceremony will exalt the outstanding achievements of local artists. 

La próxima semana, la ceremonia ensalzará los logros sobresalientes de los artistas locales.

to repudiate

to dismiss or reject something as false

repudiar

repudiar

Ex: The company repudiated the allegations of unethical business practices, stating that they were unfounded. 

La empresa repudió las acusaciones de prácticas comerciales poco éticas, afirmando que eran infundadas.

to concur
to concur
[Verbo]

to express agreement with a particular opinion, statement, action, etc.

estar de acuerdo

estar de acuerdo

Ex: After a thorough discussion, the team was able to concur on the strategy to address the challenges they were facing in the project. 

Después de una discusión exhaustiva, el equipo pudo coincidir en la estrategia para abordar los desafíos que enfrentaban en el proyecto.

to conclude

to draw a logical inference or outcome based on established premises or evidence

concluir

concluir

Ex: After reviewing the historical data, historians concluded that the climate significantly influenced societal changes. 
to acquiesce

to reluctantly accept something without protest

consentir

consentir

Ex: Despite her reservations, she decided to acquiesce to their demands in order to avoid conflict. 

A pesar de sus reservas, decidió acceder a sus demandas para evitar conflictos.

to idolize
to idolize
[Verbo]

to admire someone excessively, often regarding it as an ideal or perfect figure

idolatrar

idolatrar

Ex: Some people idolize figures like Mahatma Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr. for their moral leadership and advocacy. 

Algunas personas idolatran a figuras como Mahatma Gandhi o Martin Luther King Jr. por su liderazgo moral y defensa.

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