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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 1 - Lección 2

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SAT Word Skills 1
to kindle
to kindle
[Verbo]

to set something on fire

encender, prender

encender, prender

Ex: The camper carefully arranged the dry leaves and twigs to kindle a small fire for cooking. 
kindred
kindred
[Adjetivo]

of a similar classification and quality

afín, similar

afín, similar

Ex: The two films shared a kindred cinematography, employing visually stunning shots and creative camera angles. 
zeal
zeal
[Sustantivo]

a great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something

entusiasmo, fervor

entusiasmo, fervor

Ex: The teacher's zeal for education inspired her students to pursue knowledge and excel in their studies. 
zealot
zealot
[Sustantivo]

a person who is fanatically committed to a cause, ideology, or belief, often with uncompromising intensity and willingness to act aggressively in its defense

fanático

fanático

Ex: The environmental zealot chained himself to the pipeline in protest. 
zealous
zealous
[Adjetivo]

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

ferviente, entusiasta

ferviente, entusiasta

Ex: Her commitment to the project was marked by a zealous attention to every detail. 
to bungle
to bungle
[Verbo]

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

hacer un desastre de

hacer un desastre de

Ex: The contractor bungled the construction project, leading to numerous structural issues and delays. 
bungalow
bungalow
[Sustantivo]

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

bungalow

bungalow

Ex: The bungalow had a spacious backyard, perfect for hosting summer barbecues. 
miser
miser
[Sustantivo]

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

avaro

avaro

Ex: The miser refused to turn on the heating in his house, even during the freezing winter months. 
miserly
miserly
[Adjetivo]

having an extreme reluctance to spend money or resources

tacaño, mezquino

tacaño, mezquino

Ex: The miserly customer complained about the cost of every item, even in a discount store. 
typical
typical
[Adjetivo]

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

típico

típico

Ex: It's typical for toddlers to start walking between the ages of 9 and 15 months. 
to typify
to typify
[Verbo]

to display the specifications related to a certain group

tipificar

tipificar

Ex: The crowded streets typify the bustling energy of a vibrant city. 
financial
financial
[Adjetivo]

related to money or its management

financiero

financiero

Ex: The company's financial performance improved after implementing cost-saving measures. 
financier
financier
[Sustantivo]

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

financiero, financista

financiero, financista

Ex: The company hired an experienced financier to oversee its financial operations and strategic planning. 
to writhe
to writhe
[Verbo]

to twist or squirm violently, from struggle, physical pain, or emotional distress

retorcerse

retorcerse

Ex: The wounded soldier writhed on the ground in agony. 
wry
wry
[Adjetivo]

twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor

irónico

irónico

Ex: He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark. 
existence
existence
[Sustantivo]

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

existencia

existencia

Ex: Philosophers have long debated the nature of existence and what it means to be alive. 
existential
existential
[Adjetivo]

regarding human's existence and its concerning matters

existencial

existencial

Ex: The protagonist in the novel suffers from existential dread and a feeling of disconnection. 
pacific
pacific
[Adjetivo]

tending to keep peace and stay away from conflicts

pacífico

pacífico

Ex: The pacific protesters marched peacefully, advocating for their cause without resorting to violence. 
pacifist
pacifist
[Sustantivo]

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

pacifista

pacifista

Ex: As a pacifist, she refused to participate in any form of military action. 
to pacify
to pacify
[Verbo]

to take action against violence in order to bring peace

pacificar

pacificar

Ex: UN negotiators tirelessly worked to pacify the border dispute and prevent another brutal war. 
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