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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 1 - Lección 26

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non sequitur
non sequitur
[Sustantivo]

a conclusion that does not logically follow from the stated premises

incongruencia

incongruencia

Ex: His reasoning was dismissed as a non sequitur by the professor. 

Su razonamiento fue descartado como un non sequitur por el profesor.

nonchalance
nonchalance
[Sustantivo]

a state of being indifferent or unconcerned, often in a calm and casual manner

indiferencia

indiferencia

Ex: Despite the rising tension in the room, Jake displayed remarkable nonchalance, continuing to sip his coffee as if nothing was amiss. 

A pesar de la creciente tensión en la habitación, Jake mostró una despreocupación notable, siguiendo sorbiendo su café como si no pasara nada.

nonchalant
nonchalant
[Adjetivo]

behaving in an unconcerned and calm manner

indiferente

indiferente

Ex: He remained nonchalant even when faced with a tight deadline. 

Permaneció despreocupado incluso cuando se enfrentó a un plazo ajustado.

noncombatant
noncombatant
[Sustantivo]

someone in the military who serves in a role without directly engaging in warfare (e.g. a medic or chaplain)

no combatiente

no combatiente

Ex: She proudly served as a noncombatant in the army, ensuring that the wounded received prompt medical care. 

Ella sirvió con orgullo como no combatiente en el ejército, asegurando que los heridos recibieran atención médica inmediata.

noncommittal
noncommittal
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to make a clear decision, express a definite opinion, or commit to any particular course of action

evasivo

evasivo

Ex: Even after the long discussion, he remained noncommittal, not letting on what he truly thought. 

Incluso después de la larga discusión, él se mantuvo evasivo, sin revelar lo que realmente pensaba.

nondescript
nondescript
[Adjetivo]

lacking in the qualities that make something or someone stand out or appear special, often appearing plain or ordinary

anodino

anodino

Ex: The hotel was clean but completely nondescript, with no unique features. 

El hotel estaba limpio pero completamente insulso, sin características únicas.

nonentity
nonentity
[Sustantivo]

a person who lacks influence or importance in a particular setting or community

nulidad

nulidad

Ex: Despite her enthusiasm, she was seen as a nonentity in the corporate hierarchy. 

A pesar de su entusiasmo, era vista como una nulidad en la jerarquía corporativa.

nonpareil
nonpareil
[Sustantivo]

someone or something regarded as having no equal

sin par

sin par

Ex: The chef's signature dish was a nonpareil of fine dining. 

El plato insignia del chef era un nonpareil de la alta cocina.

to nonplus
to nonplus
[Verbo]

to confuse someone to the point of being unable to proceed or respond

dejar perplejo, desconcertar

dejar perplejo, desconcertar

Ex: The unexpected question nonplussed the candidate during the interview, leaving them momentarily speechless. 

La pregunta inesperada desconcertó al candidato durante la entrevista, dejándolo momentáneamente sin palabras.

nonplussed
nonplussed
[Adjetivo]

completely confused or unsure about what to think or say

perplejo

perplejo

Ex: She looked nonplussed by the unexpected question. 

Parecía desconcertada por la pregunta inesperada.

nonresident
nonresident
[Sustantivo]

an individual not living or settled in a particular area

no residente

no residente

Ex: The town hall meeting was surprisingly attended by several nonresidents interested in the topic. 

La reunión del ayuntamiento fue sorprendentemente atendida por varios no residentes interesados en el tema.

to undulate

to cause a surface to form small waves or ripples

ondular

ondular

Ex: The children loved to throw pebbles into the lake to undulate the calm surface. 

A los niños les encantaba tirar piedras al lago para ondular la superficie tranquila.

undulation
undulation
[Sustantivo]

(physics) a repeated movement or fluctuation, likened to the rise and fall of waves

ondulación

ondulación

Ex: To understand the properties of light, it's crucial to study its undulation, especially when it encounters different surfaces. 

Para entender las propiedades de la luz, es crucial estudiar su ondulación, especialmente cuando encuentra diferentes superficies.

unduly
unduly
[Adverbio]

to a greater extent than is reasonable or acceptable

excesivamente, demasiado

excesivamente, demasiado

Ex: He was unduly pessimistic about their chances. 

Era excesivamente pesimista sobre sus posibilidades.

homogeneity
homogeneity
[Sustantivo]

things that are alike or have the same qualities

homogeneidad

homogeneidad

Ex: Despite minor differences, the political parties showed a strong homogeneity in their policies. 

A pesar de pequeñas diferencias, los partidos políticos mostraron una fuerte homogeneidad en sus políticas.

homologous
homologous
[Adjetivo]

reflecting a similarity in arrangement, type, or origin, particularly within the same species

homólogo

homólogo

Ex: Within the animal kingdom, one can find homologous bone structures that suggest a shared lineage. 

Dentro del reino animal, se pueden encontrar estructuras óseas homólogas que sugieren un linaje compartido.

homonym
homonym
[Sustantivo]

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

homónimo

homónimo

Ex: "Bank" is a homonym because it can mean both a financial institution and the side of a river. 

Homónimo es un término que puede significar tanto una institución financiera como la orilla de un río.

homophone
homophone
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

homófono

homófono

Ex: Mistaking homophones like "bare" and "bear" can lead to amusing misunderstandings in conversation. 

Confundir homófonos como "bare" y "bear" puede llevar a malentendidos divertidos en la conversación.

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