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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 explorer struggled to find dry wood to kindle a fire during the rainy camping trip. 

El explorador luchó por encontrar madera seca para encender un fuego durante el viaje de campamento lluvioso.

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. 

Las dos películas compartían una cinematografía afín, empleando tomas visualmente impresionantes y ángulos de cámara creativos.

zeal
zeal
[Sustantivo]

a great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something

entusiasmo, fervor

entusiasmo, fervor

Ex: With great zeal, she tackled each new project, determined to excel in her work. 

Con gran celo, abordó cada nuevo proyecto, decidida a sobresalir en su trabajo.

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: She was a zealot for animal rights, refusing any compromise. 

Era una fanática de los derechos de los animales, sin aceptar ningún compromiso.

zealous
zealous
[Adjetivo]

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

ferviente, entusiasta

ferviente, entusiasta

Ex: The zealous supporters cheered loudly throughout the entire event. 

Los seguidores fervientes animaron en voz alta durante todo el evento.

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: She feared she would bungle her speech in front of the large audience and embarrass herself. 

Temía que iba a estropear su discurso frente a la gran audiencia y avergonzarse.

bungalow
bungalow
[Sustantivo]

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

bungalow

bungalow

Ex: The family rented a charming bungalow in the countryside for their summer vacation. 

La familia alquiló un encantador bungalow en el campo para sus vacaciones de verano.

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. 

El avaro se negó a encender la calefacción en su casa, incluso durante los meses de invierno helado.

miserly
miserly
[Adjetivo]

having an extreme reluctance to spend money or resources

tacaño, mezquino

tacaño, mezquino

Ex: She lived a miserly life, always looking for ways to save even the smallest amounts of money. 

Ella vivió una vida tacaña, siempre buscando formas de ahorrar incluso las cantidades más pequeñas de dinero.

typical
typical
[Adjetivo]

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

típico

típico

Ex: The architecture in this neighborhood is typical of Victorian-era homes. 

La arquitectura en este vecindario es típica de las casas de la era victoriana.

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. 

Las calles abarrotadas ejemplifican la energía bulliciosa de una ciudad vibrante.

financial
financial
[Adjetivo]

related to money or its management

financiero

financiero

Ex: He sought financial advice from a professional to plan for retirement. 

Buscó asesoramiento financiero de un profesional para planificar la jubilación.

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. 

La empresa contrató a un financiero experimentado para supervisar sus operaciones financieras y planificación estratégica.

to writhe
to writhe
[Verbo]

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

retorcerse

retorcerse

Ex: She writhed in her restraints, desperate to break free. 

Ella se retorcía en sus ataduras, desesperada por liberarse.

wry
wry
[Adjetivo]

twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor

irónico

irónico

Ex: She made a wry comment about the irony of the situation. 

Ella hizo un comentario irónico sobre la ironía de la situación.

existence
existence
[Sustantivo]

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

existencia

existencia

Ex: His existence was a subject of intense speculation after he disappeared without a trace. 
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. 

El protagonista de la novela sufre de angustia existencial y una sensación de desconexión.

pacific
pacific
[Adjetivo]

peaceful in nature and unwilling to use force or engage in conflict

pacífico

pacífico

Ex: Her naturally pacific temperament made arguments uncomfortable for her. 
pacifist
pacifist
[Sustantivo]

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

pacifista

pacifista

Ex: The group of pacifists protested the government’s decision to increase military spending. 

El grupo de pacifistas protestó contra la decisión del gobierno de aumentar el gasto militar.

to pacify
to pacify
[Verbo]

to take action against violence in order to bring peace

pacificar

pacificar

Ex: The UN's mission was to pacify the conflict-ridden area and protect civilians. 

La misión de la ONU era pacificar la zona afectada por conflictos y proteger a los civiles.

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