Habilidades de Palabras SAT 1 - Lección 2

to set something on fire

encender, prender

of a similar classification and quality

afín, similar

a great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something

entusiasmo, fervor

a person with very strong opinions on different matters such as religion or politics who tries to impose them on others

fanático

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

ferviente, entusiasta

to handle a task or activity clumsily, often causing damage or problem

hacer un desastre de

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

bungalow

a person who refuses to spend any of their money, often living in poor conditions

avaro

(used of persons or behavior) refusing to spend money

tacaño, mezquino

having or showing the usual qualities or characteristics of a particular group of people or things

típico

to display the specifications related to a certain group

tipificar

related to money or its management

financiero

a person whose job is handling and lending large amounts of money to other companies or the government

financiero, financista

to struggle and make turning and twisting movements in an attempt to break free

retorcerse

twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor

irónico

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

existencia

regarding human's existence and its concerning matters

existencial

tending to keep peace and stay away from conflicts

pacífico

an individual who is against war and violence as a way to settle disagreements or conflicts

pacifista

to take action against violence in order to bring peace

pacificar