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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 1 - Lección 27

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to deride
to deride
[Verbo]

to insult or make fun of someone as if they are stupid or worthless

ridiculizar

ridiculizar

Ex: She was hurt when her own family began to deride her decision to drop out of law school and pursue music. 
derision
derision
[Sustantivo]

laughing at someone or something in a mean way

irrisión

irrisión

Ex: He heard derision from the back when he couldn't answer the question. 
arbiter
arbiter
[Sustantivo]

a person appointed to judge or decide a disputed issue

árbitro

árbitro

Ex: In the debate, the moderator functioned as an impartial arbiter. 
arbitrary
arbitrary
[Adjetivo]

not based on reason but on chance or personal impulse, which is often unfair

arbitrario

arbitrario

Ex: The decision to increase prices seemed arbitrary, as there was no clear reason given. 
to arbitrate

to officially resolve a disagreement between people

arbitrar

arbitrar

Ex: The two companies, unable to reach an agreement, decided to have a third party arbitrate their dispute. 
arbitrator
arbitrator
[Sustantivo]

someone who is appointed to resolve a disagreement

árbitro

árbitro

Ex: After the initial mediation failed, an experienced arbitrator was called upon to facilitate a resolution. 
gastric
gastric
[Adjetivo]

relating to or affecting the stomach

gástrico

gástrico

Ex: She underwent a series of tests to determine the cause of her gastric issues. 
gastritis
gastritis
[Sustantivo]

a medical condition where the stomach's inner lining becomes inflamed, often resulting in symptoms like stomach discomfort, nausea, and a reduced appetite

gastritis

gastritis

Ex: After weeks of stomach pain, the doctor diagnosed her with gastritis and recommended dietary changes. 
gastronomy
gastronomy
[Sustantivo]

the art, science, or activity of exploring how to prepare and eat good food

gastronomía

gastronomía

Ex: With its diverse culture, India offers a rich tapestry of gastronomy from various regions. 
medial
medial
[Adjetivo]

related to or located in the middle of something

central

central

Ex: The medial section of the bookshelf is slightly bowed from the weight of the books. 
to mediate
to mediate
[Verbo]

to help end a dispute between people by trying to find something on which everyone agrees

mediar

mediar

Ex: Sarah offered to mediate between the two coworkers who had been arguing for weeks. 
medieval
medieval
[Adjetivo]

belonging or related to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century

medieval

medieval

Ex: The castle is a masterpiece of medieval architecture, complete with towers and battlements. 
mediocre
mediocre
[Adjetivo]

substandard or below average

mediocre

mediocre

Ex: The cake was mediocre, dry and almost inedible. 
meditation
meditation
[Sustantivo]

the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind

meditación

meditación

Ex: Daily meditation has helped her maintain a calm and focused mind. 
provident
provident
[Adjetivo]

planning and preparing for the future, particularly by managing one's finances

previsor

previsor

Ex: The economic downturn served as a stark reminder of the importance of provident financial planning. 
providential
providential
[Adjetivo]

related to, or showing signs of divine guidance or care

providencial

providencial

Ex: The traveler believed that the kind stranger who helped him during his journey was sent by a providential force. 
provincial
provincial
[Adjetivo]

associated with a region within a country that has its own local government

provincial

provincial

Ex: The provincial government oversees education and healthcare policies within its borders. 
provisional
provisional
[Adjetivo]

temporarily set or accepted until a final decision is made

provisional

provisional

Ex: The manager set a provisional date for the meeting, but said it could change. 
proviso
proviso
[Sustantivo]

a condition that needs accepting before making an agreement

condición

condición

Ex: She agreed to sell the property with the proviso that she can stay in the house until the end of the month. 
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