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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 1 - Lección 12

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ultimate
[Adjetivo]

signifying the highest or most significant degree

final

final

Ex: Winning the championship was the ultimate achievement of his career .Ganar el campeonato fue el **último** logro de su carrera.
ultimatum
[Sustantivo]

a final and serious demand made by one person to another, which includes consequences if the demand is not met

ultimátum

ultimátum

Ex: The president ’s ultimatum left the opposing party with little room for negotiation .El **ultimátum** del presidente dejó al partido opositor con poco margen para la negociación.
to corrode
[Verbo]

to slowly damage and ruin something by exposing it to air, water, or acids

corroer

corroer

Ex: The acid rain corroded the ancient stone statues , causing them to lose their intricate details over time .La lluvia ácida **corroyó** las antiguas estatuas de piedra, haciendo que perdieran sus intrincados detalles con el tiempo.
corrosion
[Sustantivo]

the gradual destruction of materials by chemical reaction, usually of metals

corrosión

corrosión

Ex: Exposure to moisture accelerates metal corrosion.La exposición a la humedad acelera la **corrosión** de los metales.
corrosive
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to cause damage or destruction, especially through chemical reactions

corrosivo

corrosivo

Ex: The corrosive influence of negative thinking can undermine mental health .La influencia **corrosiva** del pensamiento negativo puede socavar la salud mental.
illusion
[Sustantivo]

something that a lot of people consider to be true but is not

ilusión

ilusión

Ex: Many individuals hold the illusion that sugar causes hyperactivity in children , although research has repeatedly proven this belief to be false .Muchas personas tienen la **ilusión** de que el azúcar causa hiperactividad en los niños, aunque la investigación ha demostrado repetidamente que esta creencia es falsa.
illusive
[Adjetivo]

creating a false or misleading impression

ilusorio

ilusorio

Ex: His success was illusive, built on deception .Su éxito fue **ilusorio**, construido sobre el engaño.
illusory
[Adjetivo]

giving a false impression of reality

ilusorio

ilusorio

Ex: In the desert heat , the mirage created an illusory oasis that vanished upon closer inspection .En el calor del desierto, el espejismo creó un oasis **ilusorio** que desapareció al inspeccionarlo más de cerca.
illustrious
[Adjetivo]

highly distinguished, admired, or well-known due to exceptional and outstanding characteristics or features

ilustre

ilustre

Ex: The museum houses a collection of illustrious artworks by famous painters such as Van Gogh , Monet , and Picasso .El museo alberga una colección de obras de arte **ilustres** de pintores famosos como Van Gogh, Monet y Picasso.
mentality
[Sustantivo]

the abilities of the mind such as thinking, learning, and problem-solving

mentalidad

mentalidad

Ex: Noah 's resilient mentality helps him bounce back from setbacks and stay determined in pursuing his goals .La **mentalidad** resiliente de Noah lo ayuda a recuperarse de los contratiempos y a mantenerse determinado en la búsqueda de sus metas.
mentor
[Sustantivo]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

mentor

mentor

Ex: The mentor encouraged her mentee to set ambitious goals and provided the necessary resources and encouragement to help them achieve success .El **mentor** animó a su mentorizado a establecer metas ambiciosas y proporcionó los recursos y el aliento necesarios para ayudarlos a lograr el éxito.
to parlay
[Verbo]

to combine multiple individual bets into one larger bet, with the potential for a higher payout if all of the individual bets are successful

pároli

pároli

Ex: Poker players will sometimes parlay a table stack into buying into a higher stakes game .Los jugadores de póquer a veces **apalancan** una pila de mesa para comprar en un juego de apuestas más altas.
to parley
[Verbo]

to discuss the terms of an agreement with an opposing side, usually an enemy

parlamentar, negociar

parlamentar, negociar

Ex: The negotiators successfully parleyed with the union representatives , reaching a compromise on the labor dispute .Los negociadores **negociaron** con éxito con los representantes sindicales, llegando a un compromiso sobre la disputa laboral.

to make someone familiar with a person or thing by introducing or providing information about them

familiarizar

familiarizar

Ex: At the networking event , she made an effort to acquaint her friend with influential professionals in the industry .En el evento de networking, hizo un esfuerzo por **familiarizar** a su amigo con profesionales influyentes en la industria.

to reluctantly accept something without protest

consentir

consentir

Ex: The board of directors reluctantly acquiesced to the CEO 's decision , even though some members disagreed .
to acquire
[Verbo]

to buy or begin to have something

adquirir

adquirir

Ex: She acquired a rare painting for her collection at the auction .Ella **adquirió** una pintura rara para su colección en la subasta.
acquisitive
[Adjetivo]

having a strong desire or tendency to obtain, collect, or possess things, often material possessions

consumista

consumista

Ex: The acquisitive mindset of the society placed a strong emphasis on material possessions , leading to a constant desire for more .La mentalidad **adquisitiva** de la sociedad puso un fuerte énfasis en las posesiones materiales, lo que llevó a un deseo constante de más.
to acquit
[Verbo]

to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

absolver

absolver

Ex: The exoneration process ultimately led to the court 's decision to acquit the defendant of all charges .El proceso de exoneración finalmente llevó a la decisión del tribunal de **absolver** al acusado de todos los cargos.
stigma
[Sustantivo]

a mark that represents shame or infamy

estigma

estigma

Ex: Being a convicted felon carries a stigma that makes it difficult to find a job .Ser un delincuente convicto conlleva un **estigma** que dificulta encontrar trabajo.

to create marks or scars on the body, often intentionally, as a religious or spiritual practice

estigmatizar

estigmatizar

Ex: The religious pilgrims undertook a pilgrimage that involved walking on their knees for miles , willingly enduring pain and discomfort to stigmatize their bodies and demonstrate their faith .Los peregrinos religiosos emprendieron una peregrinación que implicaba caminar de rodillas durante millas, soportando voluntariamente dolor y molestias para **estigmatizar** sus cuerpos y demostrar su fe.
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