{"id":1708,"date":"2024-03-03T13:49:38","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T08:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/online.wizako.com\/gre-preparation\/blog\/?p=1708"},"modified":"2024-06-07T11:40:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T06:10:57","slug":"mastering-the-gre-unveiling-spanish-gems-in-your-vocabulary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/online.wizako.com\/gre-preparation\/blog\/free-gre-online-preparation\/vocabulary-word-list\/mastering-the-gre-unveiling-spanish-gems-in-your-vocabulary\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering the GRE: Unveiling Spanish Gems in Your Vocabulary Arsenal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Saludos (Greetings) GRE warriors! This week, we&#8217;re taking a vacaciones de estudio! (study vacation) to sunny Spain, exploring the rich tapestry of the English language and its fascinating connection to Spanish. We&#8217;ll delve into three potent words with Spanish roots and a bonus practice question to solidify your understanding. So, comencemos! (let&#8217;s start)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-guerilla-pronounced-g\u0259-ril-\u0259-beyond-the-ape\"><strong>1. Guerilla (pronounced g\u0259-ril-\u0259): Beyond the Ape<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>First up, we encounter &#8220;guerilla,&#8221; often misused as &#8220;gorilla,&#8221; the majestic primate. However, &#8220;guerilla&#8221; refers to a soldier, typically part of an elite (select) rebellion (uprising) force. These warriors employ irregular (unconventional) tactics, unlike traditional warfare, aiming to surprise the enemy.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- begin-flying-press-lazy-render -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/online.wizako.com\/gre-preparation\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Guerilla.webp\" alt=\"GRE words guerilla and gorilla\" class=\"wp-image-2342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/online.wizako.com\/gre-preparation\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Guerilla.webp 1280w, https:\/\/online.wizako.com\/gre-preparation\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Guerilla-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/online.wizako.com\/gre-preparation\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Guerilla-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/online.wizako.com\/gre-preparation\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Guerilla-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- end-flying-press-lazy-render -->\n\n\n<p>This strategy even transcends battlefields, influencing marketing through &#8220;guerilla marketing,&#8221; where companies strive to catch consumers off guard with unconventional campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example Sentence<\/strong>: The company&#8217;s audacious (daring) guerilla marketing campaign, featuring a flash mob in Times Square, successfully galvanized (energized) public interest in their new product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-embargo-pronounced-em-bar-go-a-trade-freeze\"><strong>2. Embargo (pronounced em-b\u00e4r-g\u014d) : A Trade Freeze<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving on, we encounter &#8220;embargo,&#8221; signifying a trade sanction (restriction) imposed by one nation on another. Unlike &#8220;embark&#8221; (to begin a journey), an embargo restricts trade, often a temporary (short-term) measure in response to political tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example Sentence<\/strong>: In response to the nation&#8217;s human rights violations, the international community implemented a stringent (strict) embargo on their exports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-marauder-pronounced-m\u0259-rod-\u0259r-or-maraud-verb-the-looter\"><strong>3. Marauder (pronounced m\u0259-r\u00f4d-\u0259r) or Maraud (verb): The Looter<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our final word is &#8220;marauder,&#8221; which describes someone who plunders (steals) and pillages (devastates) through raiding. Don&#8217;t confuse this with &#8220;murderer.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- begin-flying-press-lazy-render -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/online.wizako.com\/gre-preparation\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/spanish-marauder.jpg\" alt=\"GRE words Marauder\" class=\"wp-image-1713\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- end-flying-press-lazy-render -->\n\n\n<p><strong>Example Sentence<\/strong>: During the civil war, rampant (widespread) marauding left innocent civilians destitute (impoverished), their homes and livelihoods destroyed.<\/p>\n\n\n<style><\/style><!-- begin-flying-press-lazy-render -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wzko.pro\/online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/online.wizako.com\/gre-preparation\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GRE-Vocab-4-1.webp\" alt=\"GRE Vocabulary Builder\" class=\"has-border-color has-palette-color-3-border-color wp-image-2786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/online.wizako.com\/gre-preparation\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GRE-Vocab-4-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/online.wizako.com\/gre-preparation\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GRE-Vocab-4-1-300x75.webp 300w, https:\/\/online.wizako.com\/gre-preparation\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GRE-Vocab-4-1-768x192.webp 768w, https:\/\/online.wizako.com\/gre-preparation\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GRE-Vocab-4-1-360x90.webp 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- end-flying-press-lazy-render -->\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bonus-challenge\"><strong>Bonus Challenge:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s test your newfound knowledge! Here&#8217;s a sentence with two blanks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill in the blanks with words of Spanish origin. Not all of the words in the table are of Spanish origin. But the correct answers are. Share your answers in the comments, and we&#8217;ll reveal the correct answer soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hubbub of the celebratory <strong><em>___ (1)_<\/em><\/strong>__ in his neighbor&#8217;s house did not stop Edward from enjoying his regular post-lunch <strong><em>___ (2)<\/em><\/strong>____<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Blank 1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Blank 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">tango<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">hacienda<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">fiesta<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">entertainment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">pandemonium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">siesta<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember<\/strong>: Consistent practice and exploration of word origins are key to mastering the GRE. By understanding the nuances of these Spanish-derived words, you&#8217;ll not only ace the exam but also wield a powerful vocabulary in your everyday interactions. <em>Hasta luego<\/em>! (See you later!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-you-d-rather-watch-the-video-and-take-the-easier-route\"><strong>If you&#8217;d rather watch the video and take the easier route<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<!-- begin-flying-press-lazy-render -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Level Up Your GRE: Master 3 Essential Spanish-Origin Vocab Words (Practice Included!)\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b3L2gy3sjhA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">By Swetha Rajagopal, MBA, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California. 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