English V Glossary

10 Mistakes and Feedback terms

Bargain
adjective
Something on sale at a lower price than its true value
Example: This coat was half-price - a real bargain.
en: Regatear
Bluntly
adverb
If you speak bluntly, you speak without trying to be polite or considering other people's feelings
Example: To put it bluntly, I can't afford it.
en: Francamente
Circumspection
adjective
Characterized by prudent consideration of circumstances or consequences; discreet; cautious.
Example: Circumspection is required in the day-to-day exercise of administrative powers
en: discreción
Conspicuous
adjective
attracting notice or attention
Example: Her conspicuous green hair catches everyone's attention
en: conspicuo
Continuum
adjective
That changes gradually or in certain points.
Example: It is at one end of the cost continuum.
Ingrained
verb
Forming a part of the essence or inmost being
Example: The belief that you should own your house is deeply ingrained in our society.
en: arraigado/a
ingrained
adjective
firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.
Example: Such ingrained prejudices cannot be corrected easily.
en: arraigado/a
Keen
adjective
Felt strongly; eager; intense.
Example: She has a keen interest in sports.
en: Entusiasta
Miscontrue
verb
To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand
Example: I hope my intentions won't be lost or misconstrued
en: Malinterpretar
Subtlety