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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 1 - Lección 17

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SAT Word Skills 1
exposition
[Sustantivo]

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

exposición

exposición

Ex: In the opening scene of the play , the narrator delivered a exposition, setting the stage for the unfolding events .
expository
[Adjetivo]

intended to explain and present information in a detailed manner

expositivo

expositivo

affirmation
[Sustantivo]

a statement that confirms something as true or valid

afirmación

afirmación

Ex: The CEO 's passionate speech served as a affirmation of the company 's commitment to innovation and excellence .
affirmative
[Adjetivo]

favorable or supportive in attitude or response

afirmativo

afirmativo

Ex: The senator 's speech was affirmative cheers from the audience , showing widespread agreement with his views .
to endure
[Verbo]

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

soportar

soportar

Ex: Despite their differences , colleagues endure each other 's working styles for the sake of the team .
endurance
[Sustantivo]

the capacity to withstand difficult or unpleasant circumstances without giving up

resistencia

resistencia

Ex: The athleteendurance allowed her to finish the race despite feeling exhausted halfway through .
enduring
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to last over a long period of time

duradero

duradero

vituperative
[Adjetivo]

criticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner

vituperativo, vituperador

vituperativo, vituperador

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

moderar

moderar

moderation
[Sustantivo]

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

moderación

moderación

moderator
[Sustantivo]

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

moderador

moderador

evasion
[Sustantivo]

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

evasión

evasión

Ex: The employee 's constant excuses evasions made it clear that he was trying to avoid taking on additional work .
evasive
[Adjetivo]

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

evasivo

evasivo

Ex: It 's frustrating trying to get a straight answer from him ; he 's always evasive.
taut
[Adjetivo]

firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

tenso

tenso

tautological
[Adjetivo]

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

tautológico

tautológico

Ex: The editor removed tautological sentences to make the report more concise .
tautology
[Sustantivo]

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

tautología

tautología

Ex: Writers and speakers are often advised to tautology to ensure their communication is clear and concise without unnecessary repetition .
caprice
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and unpredictable inclination or desire

capricho, antojo

capricho, antojo

Ex: The theater directorcaprice resulted in last-minute changes to the play 's casting , leaving the actors in a state of confusion .
capricious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) prone to unexpected and sudden changes of behavior, mood, or mind

caprichoso

caprichoso

Ex: Dealing with capricious client required constant adjustments .
captious
[Adjetivo]

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

criticón

criticón

Ex: She approached the project with captious mindset , constantly questioning every decision .
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