Habilidades de Palabras SAT 1 - Lección 17

a detailed explanation or description that clarifies the meaning or intent of a written work or discourse

exposición

intended to explain and present information in a detailed manner

expositivo

a statement that confirms something as true or valid

afirmación

favorable or supportive in attitude or response

afirmativo

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

soportar

the capacity to withstand difficult or unpleasant circumstances without giving up

resistencia

having the ability to last over a long period of time

duradero

criticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner

vituperativo, vituperativa

to lessen or adjust the level, speed, or intensity of something

moderar

the act or state of avoiding excess or extremes in thought, behavior, or action

moderación

someone who, as a job, helps opposing sides come to an agreement

moderador

the act of avoiding or escaping something, typically a responsibility, obligation, or consequence

evasión

using vague or ambiguous language intentionally to avoid giving a direct or clear answer

evasivo

firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

tenso

referring to something that is repetitive and restates the same idea or meaning using different words

tautológico

the redundant repetition of an idea using different words in a sentence or phrase

tautología

a sudden and unpredictable inclination or desire

capricho, antojo

prone to unexpected and sudden changes of behavior, mood, or mind

caprichoso

describing someone who is overly critical or picky, especially about small things

criticón