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Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - Características Personales

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre características personales, como "abusive", "base", "cunning", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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abusive
[Adjetivo]

treating someone cruelly and violently, especially in a physical or psychological way

abusivo

abusivo

Ex: The company implemented strict policies to prevent abusive conduct in the workplace .La empresa implementó políticas estrictas para prevenir conductas **abusivas** en el lugar de trabajo.
impudent
[Adjetivo]

rude and disrespectful, often toward authority or elders

descarado

descarado

Ex: She found his impudent attitude hard to tolerate .Ella encontró su actitud **impudente** difícil de tolerar.
accommodating
[Adjetivo]

eager or willing to help others

complaciente

complaciente

conceited
[Adjetivo]

taking excessive pride in oneself

engreído, creído

engreído, creído

Ex: Her conceited remarks about her appearance grated on her friends ' nerves .Sus comentarios **engreídos** sobre su apariencia irritaron los nervios de sus amigos.
base
[Adjetivo]

completely lacking moral or honorable purpose or character

vil

vil

Ex: The company's decision to cut corners for profit was seen as base by many.La decisión de la empresa de cortar esquinas para obtener beneficios fue vista como **baja** por muchos.
amicable
[Adjetivo]

(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing

amigable, amistoso

amigable, amistoso

Ex: Despite the competitive nature of the game , the players maintained an amicable attitude towards each other throughout .A pesar de la naturaleza competitiva del juego, los jugadores mantuvieron una actitud **amistosa** entre sí durante todo el tiempo.
cowardly
[Adjetivo]

lacking courage, typically avoiding difficult or dangerous situations

cobarde

cobarde

Ex: She felt ashamed of her cowardly refusal to speak out.Se sintió avergonzada de su negativa **cobarde** a hablar.
diligent
[Adjetivo]

having dedicating or making great effort for one's work

diligente

diligente

boastful
[Adjetivo]

showing excessive self-satisfaction in one's accomplishments, possessions, or capabilities

jactancioso

jactancioso

Ex: Despite his boastful claims , it was clear that his actual contributions were minimal compared to his talk .A pesar de sus afirmaciones **jactanciosas**, estaba claro que sus contribuciones reales eran mínimas en comparación con sus palabras.
assiduous
[Adjetivo]

working very hard and with careful attention to detail so that everything is done as well as possible

asiduo

asiduo

Ex: She approached the task with an assiduous focus that impressed her supervisors .Ella abordó la tarea con un enfoque **asiduo** que impresionó a sus supervisores.
cunning
[Adjetivo]

able to achieve what one wants through sly or underhanded means

astuto

astuto

Ex: The cunning politician employed subtle rhetoric and persuasion to win over undecided voters .El político **astuto** empleó retórica sutil y persuasión para ganarse a los votantes indecisos.
depraved
[Adjetivo]

exhibiting extreme moral corruption or twisted values, often reflecting profound wickedness

depravado

depravado

Ex: The depraved elements of the crime scene hinted at a level of evil beyond ordinary understanding .Los elementos **depravados** de la escena del crimen sugerían un nivel de maldad más allá de la comprensión ordinaria.
diabolical
[Adjetivo]

tremendously wicked or evil, just like the Devil

diabólico

diabólico

Ex: His diabolical manipulation of others left a trail of devastation .Su manipulación **diabólica** de los demás dejó un rastro de devastación.
ingenuous
[Adjetivo]

showing simplicity, honesty, or innocence and willing to trust others due to a lack of life experience

ingenuo

ingenuo

Ex: His ingenuous belief in fairy tales persisted well into adulthood .Su creencia **ingenuo** en los cuentos de hadas persistió hasta bien entrada la edad adulta.
sluggish
[Adjetivo]

moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace

lento

lento

Ex: The sluggish stream barely moved , choked with debris after the storm .El arroyo **lento** apenas se movía, obstruido por escombros después de la tormenta.
agile
[Adjetivo]

able to move quickly and easily

ágil

ágil

Ex: The agile robot maneuvered smoothly through the obstacle course .El robot **ágil** se movió suavemente a través del recorrido de obstáculos.
tactful
[Adjetivo]

careful not to make anyone upset or annoyed

discreto, diplomático

discreto, diplomático

Ex: In social settings , she was tactful in steering conversations away from controversial topics to keep the atmosphere pleasant .En entornos sociales, ella fue **táctica** al dirigir las conversaciones lejos de temas controvertidos para mantener un ambiente agradable.
zealous
[Adjetivo]

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

ferviente, entusiasta

ferviente, entusiasta

Ex: His zealous dedication to the cause inspired many to take action .Su dedicación **ferviente** a la causa inspiró a muchos a actuar.
rational
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) avoiding emotions and taking logic into account when making decisions

racional, cuerdo

racional, cuerdo

Ex: The rational thinker prefers facts over assumptions when making judgments .El pensador **racional** prefiere los hechos sobre las suposiciones al hacer juicios.
naive
[Adjetivo]

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

ingenuo, inocente

ingenuo, inocente

Ex: His naive optimism about the future was endearing , but sometimes unrealistic given the harsh realities of life .Su optimismo **ingenuo** sobre el futuro era entrañable, pero a veces poco realista dadas las duras realidades de la vida.
simple-minded
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not intelligent and unable to comprehend complicated matters

ingenuo

ingenuo

Ex: Despite being kind , she was simple-minded and easily confused .A pesar de ser amable, era **simple de mente** y se confundía fácilmente.
narrow-minded
[Adjetivo]

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

cerrado, de mentalidad cerrada

cerrado, de mentalidad cerrada

Ex: Her narrow-minded parents disapproved of her unconventional career choice .Sus padres **de mente cerrada** desaprobaban su elección de carrera poco convencional.
egocentric
[Adjetivo]

thinking only about oneself, not about other people's needs or desires

egocéntrico

egocéntrico

Ex: The novel 's protagonist is an egocentric artist who only paints self-portraits .El protagonista de la novela es un artista **egocéntrico** que solo pinta autorretratos.
adept
[Adjetivo]

highly skilled, proficient, or talented in a particular activity or field

experto

experto

Ex: The adept athlete excels in multiple sports , demonstrating agility and strength .El atleta **hábil** sobresale en múltiples deportes, demostrando agilidad y fuerza.
conscientious
[Adjetivo]

acting in accordance with one's conscience and sense of duty

concienzudo

concienzudo

Ex: In any profession , a conscientious attitude leads to greater trust and respect from peers and clients alike .En cualquier profesión, una actitud **consciente** conduce a una mayor confianza y respeto por parte de compañeros y clientes por igual.
mischievous
[Adjetivo]

enjoying causing trouble or playfully misbehaving, often in a harmless way

travieso

travieso

Ex: The mischievous squirrel stole food from the picnic table .La ardilla **traviesa** robó comida de la mesa de picnic.
presumptuous
[Adjetivo]

failing to respect boundaries, doing something despite having no right in doing so

impertinente, atrevido

impertinente, atrevido

Ex: She felt it was presumptuous of him to assume she would join the team without asking first .Ella sintió que fue **presuntuoso** de su parte asumir que se uniría al equipo sin preguntar primero.
fickle
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) likely to change their mind or feelings in a senseless manner too frequently

inconstante

inconstante

Ex: Despite his promises , his fickle loyalty meant he could not be relied upon when times got tough .A pesar de sus promesas, su lealtad **inconstante** significaba que no se podía confiar en él cuando los tiempos se ponían difíciles.
obstinate
[Adjetivo]

stubborn and unwilling to change one's behaviors, opinions, views, etc. despite other people's reasoning and persuasion

obstinado

obstinado

Ex: The negotiators were frustrated by the obstinate refusal of the other party to compromise on any point.Los negociadores estaban frustrados por la negativa **obstinada** de la otra parte a comprometerse en cualquier punto.
courteous
[Adjetivo]

behaving with politeness and respect

educado, cortés

educado, cortés

Ex: He always remains courteous, even when dealing with difficult customers .Siempre se mantiene **cortés**, incluso cuando trata con clientes difíciles.
domineering
[Adjetivo]

showing a tendency to have control over others without taking their emotions into account

dominante

dominante

Ex: The domineering mother-in-law constantly interfered in her son 's marriage , causing tension and resentment between the couple .La suegra **dominante** interfería constantemente en el matrimonio de su hijo, causando tensión y resentimiento entre la pareja.
benevolent
[Adjetivo]

showing kindness and generosity

benévolo

benévolo

Ex: The charity was supported by a benevolent donor who wished to remain anonymous .La organización benéfica fue apoyada por un donante **bondadoso** que deseaba permanecer en el anonimato.
gallant
[Adjetivo]

(of a man or his manners) behaving with courtesy and politeness toward women

gallardo

gallardo

Ex: His gallant behavior towards women earned him the admiration of his peers .Su comportamiento **galante** hacia las mujeres le valió la admiración de sus compañeros.
shallow
[Adjetivo]

lacking depth of character, seriousness, mindful thinking, or real understanding

frívolo

frívolo

Ex: The book had an intriguing premise , but the characters felt shallow and undeveloped .El libro tenía una premisa intrigante, pero los personajes parecían **superficiales** y poco desarrollados.
sophisticated
[Adjetivo]

having refined taste, elegance, and knowledge of complex matters

sofisticado

sofisticado

Ex: The sophisticated diplomat navigated the complex negotiations with ease .El diplomático **sofisticado** navegó con facilidad por las complejas negociaciones.
neurotic
[Adjetivo]

not behaving in a reasonable, and calm way, either because of being worried about something or because of having a mental illness

neurótico

neurótico

rambunctious
[Adjetivo]

uncontrollably energetic, animated, and noisy

inquieto, bullicioso

inquieto, bullicioso

virtuous
[Adjetivo]

having or showing high moral standards

virtuoso

virtuoso

Ex: The teacher praised the student for displaying virtuous behavior towards their classmates .El profesor elogió al estudiante por mostrar un comportamiento **virtuoso** hacia sus compañeros de clase.
quick-witted
[Adjetivo]

able to respond or react quickly and cleverly, especially in conversation or situations requiring immediate thought

agudo

agudo

Ex: The quick-witted host kept the talk show moving smoothly , engaging both the guests and the audience .El anfitrión **ágil mentalmente** mantuvo el programa de entrevistas avanzando sin problemas, involucrando tanto a los invitados como a la audiencia.
aloof
[Adjetivo]

unfriendly or reluctant to socializing

distante

distante

Ex: The new student remained aloof on the first day of school , making it challenging for others to approach her .El nuevo estudiante permaneció **distante** el primer día de escuela, lo que hizo difícil que otros se acercaran a él.
Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL
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