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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 1 - Lección 10

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laborious
[Adjetivo]

requiring a great deal of time and energy

laborioso, farragoso

laborioso, farragoso

Ex: She found the laborious task of hand-copying the old manuscripts both tedious and exhausting .Encontró la tarea **laboriosa** de copiar a mano los antiguos manuscritos tanto tediosa como agotadora.
labyrinth
[Sustantivo]

a structure with confusing or interconnected passages and paths

laberinto

laberinto

Ex: The city 's narrow streets formed a labyrinth, confusing even the most seasoned travelers .Las calles estrechas de la ciudad formaban un **laberinto**, confundiendo incluso a los viajeros más experimentados.
labyrinthine
[Adjetivo]

complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze

laberíntico

laberíntico

Ex: The labyrinthine process delayed the project 's approval for months .El proceso **laberíntico** retrasó la aprobación del proyecto durante meses.
abysmal
[Adjetivo]

very deep or profound, often used metaphorically to describe a great extent or intensity

abismal, abisal

abismal, abisal

Ex: The novel delved into the abysmal depths of human suffering , exposing the raw and haunting reality experienced by the characters .La novela profundizó en los **abismales** abismos del sufrimiento humano, exponiendo la cruda y inquietante realidad experimentada por los personajes.
abyss
[Sustantivo]

a very deep or seemingly bottomless hole or gorge in the earth or sea

abismo, sima

abismo, sima

Ex: The abyss seemed to swallow all light , leaving only darkness .
facetious
[Adjetivo]

not showing the amount of seriousness needed toward a serious matter by trying to seem clever and humorous

ocurrente, ingenioso

ocurrente, ingenioso

Ex: He was scolded for his facetious remarks about the sensitive topic .Fue regañado por sus comentarios **frívolos** sobre el tema delicado.
facile
[Adjetivo]

achieved or performed without much effort

fácil

fácil

Ex: The team 's facile win highlighted their superior preparation .La victoria **fácil** del equipo destacó su preparación superior.

to help something, such as a process or action, become possible or simpler

facilitar

facilitar

Ex: Technology can facilitate communication among team members .La tecnología puede **facilitar** la comunicación entre los miembros del equipo.
facility
[Sustantivo]

the ability to do something easily or skillfully

facilidad

facilidad

Ex: The pianist 's facility on the keys was evident as she flawlessly played complex compositions .La **facilidad** del pianista en las teclas era evidente mientras tocaba composiciones complejas sin errores.
to wrest
[Verbo]

to take something out of someone's hand usually by force

arrebatar

arrebatar

Ex: The thief attempted to wrest the purse from the woman 's grasp .El ladrón intentó **arrebatar** el bolso del agarre de la mujer.
to wrench
[Verbo]

to pull or twist something forcefully or abruptly, often with the intention of extracting or removing it

torcer

torcer

Ex: He wrenched the stuck drawer open , causing it to come off its tracks .Él **arrancó** el cajón atascado, haciendo que se saliera de sus rieles.
to wreak
[Verbo]

to cause or inflict damage, harm, or destruction, often with great force or intensity

causar

causar

Ex: The invasion wreaked chaos across the region , displacing thousands .La invasión **causó** el caos en toda la región, desplazando a miles.
wrath
[Sustantivo]

extreme anger or strong resentment, often accompanied by a desire for vengeance or harming oneself and others

ira

ira

Ex: The minister warned people against nurturing wrath in their hearts , advising them to practice forgiveness instead .El ministro advirtió a la gente contra el cultivo de la **ira** en sus corazones, aconsejándoles que practicen el perdón en su lugar.
to wrangle
[Verbo]

to have a noisy and intense argument

discutir, pelear

discutir, pelear

Ex: The siblings continued to wrangle about the distribution of household chores , creating a commotion in the house .Los hermanos continuaron **discutiendo** sobre la distribución de las tareas domésticas, creando un alboroto en la casa.
candid
[Adjetivo]

speaking or behaving in a clear, honest, and direct manner

sincero

sincero

Ex: The politician 's candid answers to tough questions during the debate impressed many viewers .Las respuestas **francas** del político a las preguntas difíciles durante el debate impresionaron a muchos espectadores.
candor
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being honest and direct in speech and act

franqueza

franqueza

Ex: The candor of the reviewer was appreciated , even though it was a negative review .Se apreció la **franqueza** del crítico, aunque fue una reseña negativa.
neural
[Adjetivo]

regarding neurons, which are the basic building blocks of the nervous system

neural

neural

Ex: Neural development begins early in embryonic development and continues throughout life .El desarrollo **neural** comienza temprano en el desarrollo embrionario y continúa a lo largo de la vida.
to garner
[Verbo]

to collect various things, like information, objects, etc.

conseguir

conseguir

Ex: They garnered evidence to support their legal case .Ellos **reunieron** pruebas para apoyar su caso legal.
to garnish
[Verbo]

to make food look more delicious by decorating it

adornar, aderezar, decorar

adornar, aderezar, decorar

Ex: The dessert was garnished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a mint leaf .El postre estaba **adornado** con un espolvoreado de azúcar en polvo y una hoja de menta.
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