Millán González Glossary

15 English V terms

Glossary is an alphabetical list, with meanings, of the words or phrases in a text that are difficult to understand.

Accuracy
Noun
The fact of being exact or correct.
Example: We can predict changes with a surprising degree of accuracy.
es: Exactitud
Assessment
Noun
The act of judging or deciding the amount, value, quality, or importance of something, or the judgment or decision that is made.
Example: Would you say that is a fair assessment of the situation?
es: Evaluación
Awareness
Noun
Knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience.
Example: Public awareness of the problem will make politicians take it seriously.
es: Conciencia
Awkward
Adjective
Difficult to use, do, or deal with.
Example: Some of the questions were rather awkward.
Blame
Verb.
To say or think that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad happening.
Example: Hugh blames his mother for his lack of confidence.
es: Culpa
Conspicuous
Adjective
Very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted.
Example: He tried not to look conspicuous and moved slowly along the back of the room.
es: Conspicuo
Disheartening
Adjective
Causing you to lose confidence, hope, and energy.
Example: The disheartening fact is that people don't care about this issue very much.
es: Desalentador
Echoing
Adjective.
Resounding with or reflecting back sounds.
Example: The sound of footsteps echoed around the hall.
es: Haciendo eco
Fluency
Noun
The ability to speak or write a language easily, well, and quickly
Example: One of the requirements of the job is fluency in two or more African languages.
es: Fluidez
Hint
Noun
To say or do something that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct
Example: Mum's hinted (that) she might pay for my trip to Mexico.
es: Insinuación
Measure
Verb.
To discover the exact size or amount of something.
Example: "Will the table fit in here?" "I don't know - let's measure it."
es: Medida
Praise
Verb.
To express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing.
Example: He was highly praised for his research on heart disease.
es: Elogio
Rapport.
Noun
A good understanding of someone and an ability to communicate well with them.
Example: We'd worked together for years and developed a close/good rapport
es: Compenetración.
Widely
Adverb
Over a wide area or at a wide interval.
Example: This is a widely held but mistaken belief.
es: Extensamente