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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 1 - Lección 23

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prehensile
prehensile
[Adjetivo]

(of body parts) capable of gripping or holding

prensil

prensil

Ex: The opossum used its prehensile tail to steady itself. 

La zarigüeya usó su cola prensil para estabilizarse.

prehension
prehension
[Sustantivo]

the action of grasping or seizing something tightly with the hands or tentacles

agarrar

agarrar

Ex: The therapy focused on improving hand prehension in patients recovering from nerve injuries. 

La terapia se centró en mejorar la prensión manual en pacientes que se recuperan de lesiones nerviosas.

abundant
abundant
[Adjetivo]

existing or available in large quantities

abundante

abundante

Ex: In the market, there was an abundant supply of fresh vegetables. 

En el mercado, había una oferta abundante de verduras frescas.

superabundant
superabundant
[Adjetivo]

existing in an amount or quantity that is more than sufficient

superabundante

superabundante

Ex: The orchard was superabundant with ripe, juicy fruits hanging from every tree. 

El huerto era superabundante con frutas maduras y jugosas colgando de cada árbol.

to superannuate

to retire someone because of age or physical inability, often with a pension

jubilar

jubilar

Ex: Due to her health complications, she was superannuated earlier than she had planned. 

Debido a sus complicaciones de salud, fue jubilada antes de lo que había planeado.

supercilious
supercilious
[Adjetivo]

treating others as if one is superior to them

arrogante

arrogante

Ex: Her supercilious attitude toward the junior staff was noted by management. 

Su actitud altanera hacia el personal junior fue notada por la gerencia.

superficial
superficial
[Adjetivo]

not done in a complete or thorough way

superficial, superficial

superficial, superficial

Ex: She gave a superficial examination of the document without thoroughly reviewing its contents. 

Ella hizo un examen superficial del documento sin revisar a fondo su contenido.

superfluity
superfluity
[Sustantivo]

an amount that is more than necessary

superfluidad

superfluidad

Ex: Their wealth was evident in the superfluity of luxury cars in their driveway. 

Su riqueza era evidente en la superfluidad de coches de lujo en su entrada.

superfluous
superfluous
[Adjetivo]

beyond what is necessary or required

superfluo

superfluo

Ex: The additional decorations seemed superfluous, as the room was already elegantly furnished. 

Los adornos adicionales parecían superfluos, ya que la habitación ya estaba elegantemente amueblada.

afire
afire
[Adjetivo]

illuminated or glowing as if by fire or flame

en llamas

en llamas

Ex: His passion for the cause was evident, his eyes afire every time he spoke about it. 

Su pasión por la causa era evidente, sus ojos ardiendo cada vez que hablaba de ello.

afoot
afoot
[Adverbio]

by walking or on foot

a pie

a pie

Ex: With the bridge out, the only way to cross was afoot. 

Con el puente fuera de servicio, la única manera de cruzar era a pie.

aforesaid
aforesaid
[Adjetivo]

previously mentioned or spoken of

aludido

aludido

Ex: Please review the aforesaid policies before proceeding with the application. 

Por favor, revise las políticas mencionadas anteriormente antes de proceder con la solicitud.

afresh
afresh
[Adverbio]

once again, but in a new or different manner

de nuevo, otra vez

de nuevo, otra vez

Ex: Let's review the data afresh to spot any errors. 

Revisemos los datos de nuevo para detectar cualquier error.

mantel
mantel
[Sustantivo]

a shelf located above a fireplace, typically included in a frame that surrounds it

repisa de la chimenea

repisa de la chimenea

Ex: He carefully placed the trophy on the mantel, proud of his recent achievement. 

Colocó cuidadosamente el trofeo en la repisa de la chimenea, orgulloso de su reciente logro.

mantle
mantle
[Sustantivo]

a shelf above a fireplace, often used for displaying decorative items

marco de la chimenea

marco de la chimenea

Ex: he candles on the mantle bathed the room in a soft, warm glow during the evening hours. 

Las velas en el manto bañaban la habitación con un suave y cálido resplandor durante las horas de la tarde.

querulous
querulous
[Adjetivo]

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

lastimero

lastimero

Ex: She had a querulous tone when discussing her coworkers. 

Ella tenía un tono quejumbroso al hablar de sus compañeros de trabajo.

to query
to query
[Verbo]

to ask questions in order to seek information or clarification

inquirir

inquirir

Ex: She queried the database to find information on recent transactions. 

Ella consultó la base de datos para encontrar información sobre transacciones recientes.

to frizz
to frizz
[Verbo]

to form or cause hair to form tight curls or waves, often as a result of humidity or specific hair treatments

rizar con rizos pequeños y muy apretados

rizar con rizos pequeños y muy apretados

Ex: Whenever he lets his hair air dry, it starts to frizz and curl. 

Cada vez que deja que su cabello se seque al aire, empieza a encresparse y rizarse.

to frizzle
to frizzle
[Verbo]

to form or shape small, tight curls

rizar

rizar

Ex: t's amazing how a bit of mist can frizzle her hair, giving her a completely different appearance. 

Es asombroso cómo un poco de neblina puede rizar su cabello, dándole una apariencia completamente diferente.

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