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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 1 - Lección 19

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orthodox
orthodox
[Adjetivo]

following established beliefs, traditions, or accepted standards

ortodoxo

ortodoxo

Ex: The school required students to adhere to orthodox dress codes, including uniforms and modest attire. 
orthodoxy
orthodoxy
[Sustantivo]

a commonly held belief or attitude that conforms to traditional norms and expectations

ortodoxia

ortodoxia

Ex: The rebellious artist constantly challenged the orthodoxy of the art community, sparking both criticism and admiration. 
grandeur
grandeur
[Sustantivo]

the striking magnificence or impressive beauty of something

grandiosidad

grandiosidad

Ex: The royal wedding was an event of unparalleled grandeur, attracting attention from around the world. 
grandiloquence
grandiloquence
[Sustantivo]

a way of speaking or writing that uses more complicated words than necessary and tries to sound smart

grandilocuencia

grandilocuencia

Ex: Her speech had a lot of grandiloquence, making it hard for the kids to understand. 
grandiloquent
grandiloquent
[Adjetivo]

expressing oneself in a lofty or overly elaborate manner to impress others

grandilocuente

grandilocuente

Ex: His grandiloquent speech was full of flowery language but lacked substance. 
grandiose
grandiose
[Adjetivo]

overly impressive in size or appearance, often to the point of being excessive or showy in a negative way

pomposo

pomposo

Ex: The grandiose mansion seemed out of place in the modest neighborhood. 
mountaineer
mountaineer
[Sustantivo]

a person who engages in the activity of climbing mountains

alpinista

alpinista

Ex: His dream, ever since he was a child, was to become a mountaineer and stand atop the world's tallest mountains. 
mountainous
mountainous
[Adjetivo]

substantial or grand on a scale similar to that of a mountain

gigantesco

gigantesco

Ex: The mountainous pile of paperwork on his desk seemed insurmountable by the end of the week. 
to alter
to alter
[Verbo]

to cause something to change

modificar

modificar

Ex: New technologies can greatly alter the way we live and communicate. 
alteration
alteration
[Sustantivo]

a change that signifies a transition from one state or phase to another

alteración

alteración

Ex: after the medication, she experienced an alteration in her mood. 
to altercate

to have a serious and heated argument with someone, often involving raised voices

altercar

altercar

Ex: The siblings would often altercate over who got control of the TV remote. 
to alternate

to take turns doing something

alternar

alternar

Ex: In the long drive, the couple would alternate driving every two hours to avoid fatigue. 
alternative
alternative
[Adjetivo]

available as an option for something else

alternativa

alternativa

Ex: They provided an alternative plan in case the weather turned bad. 
retroactive
retroactive
[Adjetivo]

applied or taken effect from a past date or event

retroactivo

retroactivo

Ex: The new tax law is retroactive to the beginning of the year. 
to retrograde

to revisit or return to previous steps, decisions, or stages

retocar

retocar

Ex: The teacher asked the students to retrograde their lessons to ensure they understood the basics. 
to retrogress

to return to negative behaviors or habits from the past

retroceder

retroceder

Ex: The support group aimed to prevent individuals from retrogressing into negative behavioral patterns. 
to retrospect

to look back on past events

mirar al pasado, mirar atrás

mirar al pasado, mirar atrás

Ex: Every year, on his birthday, Jack retrospects on the accomplishments and lessons from the previous year. 
indigent
indigent
[Adjetivo]

extremely poor or in need

indigente

indigente

Ex: The indigent population relied on government assistance for survival. 
indigestible
indigestible
[Adjetivo]

(of substances) challenging for the body to break down and digest

indigerible

indigerible

Ex: The doctor recommended avoiding indigestible fibers when suffering from a sensitive stomach. 
indigestion
indigestion
[Sustantivo]

inability to digest food that leads to recurrent pain or discomfort in one's upper abdomen

indigestión

indigestión

Ex: When traveling to new places, it's common for tourists to experience indigestion due to unfamiliar cuisines. 
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