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Comprensión del Examen ACT - Debilidad y Deterioro

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la debilidad y el deterioro, como "sofocar", "incapacitar", "minar", etc. que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACTs.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
to decline
to decline
[Verbo]

to gradually weaken or worsen in condition or performance

declinar, empeorar

declinar, empeorar

Ex: His health began to decline after he stopped following his doctor's recommendations for exercise and diet. 
to diminish

to decrease in degree, size, etc.

disminuir

disminuir

Ex: The effects of the medication gradually diminish over time. 
to dwindle
to dwindle
[Verbo]

to diminish in quantity or size over time

disminuir

disminuir

Ex: The water level in the reservoir began to dwindle during the dry season. 
to subside
to subside
[Verbo]

to decline in intensity or strength

amainar

amainar

Ex: After the storm, the winds gradually subside. 
to sap
to sap
[Verbo]

to gradually drain or deplete someone's power or strength

debilitar

debilitar

Ex: Constant stress can sap one's mental resilience. 
to recede
to recede
[Verbo]

to diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence

desvanecerse

desvanecerse

Ex: As the sun dipped below the horizon, the colors of the sunset receded. 
to undermine

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

socavar, debilitar

socavar, debilitar

Ex: Skipping maintenance checks might undermine the long-term reliability of the equipment. 
to wither
to wither
[Verbo]

to decline, weaken, or deteriorate, often in terms of strength, vitality, or overall condition

atrofiarse

atrofiarse

Ex: As the economic recession took hold, the small businesses in the area started to wither, unable to sustain their operations. 
to incapacitate

to make something unable to work properly

incapacitar

incapacitar

Ex: The power outage incapacitated the entire building, rendering all electronic devices and equipment non-functional. 
to crumble
to crumble
[Verbo]

to become weak or begin to fail

derrumbarse

derrumbarse

Ex: The athlete's resolve began to crumble as the race wore on, and fatigue set in. 
to degrade
to degrade
[Verbo]

to reduce the quality or effectiveness of something

degradar

degradar

Ex: The outdated technology has degraded the system's performance. 
to dilute
to dilute
[Verbo]

to make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances

debilitar

debilitar

Ex: The teacher suggested adding more examples to dilute the complex theory and make it more understandable for the students. 
to wane
to wane
[Verbo]

to gradually decrease in intensity, strength, importance, size, influence, etc.

decaer, disminuir

decaer, disminuir

Ex: The popularity of the trend is currently waning among the younger generation. 
to dissipate

to gradually disappear or spread out

disiparse, desvanecerse

disiparse, desvanecerse

Ex: The morning mist began to dissipate as the sun rose higher in the sky. 
to exacerbate

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe

exacerbar, agravar

exacerbar, agravar

Ex: Ignoring the issue can exacerbate the problems in the long run. 
to stifle
to stifle
[Verbo]

to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something

sofocar, reprimir

sofocar, reprimir

Ex: The strict rules and regulations served to stifle creativity and innovation within the organization. 
vulnerable
vulnerable
[Adjetivo]

able to be physically harmed or wounded

vulnerable

vulnerable

Ex: The baby birds in the nest were vulnerable to predators until they learned to fly. 
delicate
delicate
[Adjetivo]

easily harmed or destroyed

frágil, delicado

frágil, delicado

Ex: The delicate flowers wilted in the hot sun. 
subtle
subtle
[Adjetivo]

difficult to notice or detect because of its slight or delicate nature

suave

suave

Ex: The artist used subtle brushstrokes to create a sense of depth and movement in the painting. 
fragile
fragile
[Adjetivo]

easily damaged or broken

frágil

frágil

Ex: The butterfly's wings were fragile, thin and translucent in the sunlight. 
flimsy
flimsy
[Adjetivo]

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

fino

fino

Ex: The flimsy cardboard box fell apart when it was lifted. 
helpless
helpless
[Adjetivo]

lacking strength or power, often feeling unable to act or influence a situation

indefenso

indefenso

Ex: She felt helpless as she watched the car accident unfold before her eyes. 
brittle
brittle
[Adjetivo]

easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience

quebradizo, frágil

quebradizo, frágil

Ex: With each step, the brittle twigs underfoot snapped loudly in the quiet forest. 
tenuous
tenuous
[Adjetivo]

very delicate or thin

coherente

coherente

Ex: The spider's web was so tenuous that even the slightest breeze could break it. 
deficiency
deficiency
[Sustantivo]

a flaw, weakness, or shortcoming that reduces the effectiveness, quality, or completeness of something

escasez, déficit

escasez, déficit

Ex: Her argument was convincing despite a few logical deficiencies. 
disability
disability
[Sustantivo]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

discapacidad

discapacidad

Ex: He was born with a disability that affects his ability to walk. 
shortcoming
shortcoming
[Sustantivo]

a flaw or weakness that reduces the quality or effectiveness of something or someone

defecto, imperfección

defecto, imperfección

Ex: Despite his many talents, his inability to delegate tasks was a significant shortcoming. 
defect
defect
[Sustantivo]

a flaw or deficiency that impairs the quality or effectiveness of something

defecto,  falla

defecto, falla

Ex: The car was recalled due to a defect in the braking system that could cause accidents. 
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