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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 1 - Lección 33

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SAT Word Skills 1
to suspect
to suspect
[Verbo]

to think that someone may have committed a crime, without having proof

sospechar

sospechar

Ex: He began to suspect his business partner of embezzling funds when discrepancies appeared in the accounts. 

Comenzó a sospechar que su socio comercial estaba desviando fondos cuando aparecieron discrepancias en las cuentas.

suspense
suspense
[Sustantivo]

a state of uncertainty or indecision

suspenso

suspenso

Ex: Everyone held their breath in suspense as the magician prepared his most dangerous trick. 

Todos contuvieron la respiración en suspenso mientras el mago preparaba su truco más peligroso.

suspicious
suspicious
[Adjetivo]

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

sospechoso

sospechoso

Ex: He became suspicious when his coworker started acting secretive about the project details. 

Se volvió sospechoso cuando su compañero de trabajo empezó a actuar de manera reservada sobre los detalles del proyecto.

collective
collective
[Adjetivo]

involving, done, or shared by all members of a group

colectivo

colectivo

Ex: The team's collective effort led to the successful completion of the project ahead of schedule. 

El esfuerzo colectivo del equipo llevó a la finalización exitosa del proyecto antes de lo previsto.

collector
collector
[Sustantivo]

someone who gathers things, as a job or hobby

coleccionista

coleccionista

Ex: The museum reached out to a renowned artifact collector to procure pieces for their upcoming exhibit. 

El museo se acercó a un coleccionista de artefactos renombrado para adquirir piezas para su próxima exposición.

visceral
visceral
[Adjetivo]

regarding or involving the internal organs

visceral

visceral

Ex: Visceral pain originates from internal organs, such as the stomach or intestines, and may feel deep or poorly localized. 

El dolor visceral se origina en los órganos internos, como el estómago o los intestinos, y puede sentirse profundo o mal localizado.

viscid
viscid
[Adjetivo]

having a thick and sticky texture, similar to glue

viscoso

viscoso

Ex: The viscid glue made it hard to separate the bonded materials. 

El pegamento viscoso hizo difícil separar los materiales unidos.

viscosity
viscosity
[Sustantivo]

the measure of a fluid's resistance to flow, indicating its thickness or stickiness

viscosidad

viscosidad

Ex: Cold temperatures can increase the viscosity of some liquids, making them less fluid. 

Las temperaturas frías pueden aumentar la viscosidad de algunos líquidos, haciéndolos menos fluidos.

viscount
viscount
[Sustantivo]

a noble title below an earl but above a baron, used mainly in the UK

vizconde

vizconde

Ex: The town's annual festival always began with a speech from the reigning viscount, a tradition going back centuries. 

El festival anual del pueblo siempre comenzaba con un discurso del vizconde reinante, una tradición que se remonta a siglos.

viscous
viscous
[Adjetivo]

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

viscoso

viscoso

Ex: Mechanics recommend using less viscous oils in colder temperatures to maintain engine performance. 

Los mecánicos recomiendan usar aceites menos viscosos en temperaturas más frías para mantener el rendimiento del motor.

anthropocentric
anthropocentric
[Adjetivo]

centered on or viewing things in terms of human values and experiences

antropocéntrico

antropocéntrico

Ex: The idea that the Earth exists solely for human use is an anthropocentric belief. 

La idea de que la Tierra existe únicamente para el uso humano es una creencia antropocéntrica.

anthropocentrism
anthropocentrism
[Sustantivo]

the belief that human perspectives and values are the most important in understanding the world

antropocentrismo

antropocentrismo

Ex: The debate about deforestation often centers around the conflict between economic growth and challenging anthropocentrism. 

El debate sobre la deforestación a menudo se centra en el conflicto entre el crecimiento económico y el desafío al antropocentrismo.

anthropoid
anthropoid
[Adjetivo]

having characteristics similar to those of humans

antropoide

antropoide

Ex: The alien's anthropoid body made it oddly familiar. 

El cuerpo antropoide del extraterrestre lo hacía extrañamente familiar.

anthropology
anthropology
[Sustantivo]

the study of the origins and developments of the human race and its societies and cultures

antropología

antropología

Ex: Anthropology is the study of human societies, cultures, and their development across time and space. 

La antropología es el estudio de las sociedades humanas, las culturas y su desarrollo a lo largo del tiempo y el espacio.

anthropomorphous

looking or shaped similar to a human

antropomorfo

antropomorfo

Ex: The shadow on the cave wall had an anthropomorphous outline, looking eerily like a standing person. 

La sombra en la pared de la cueva tenía un contorno antropomorfo, pareciéndose inquietantemente a una persona de pie.

oblivion
oblivion
[Sustantivo]

the state of being completely forgotten or overlooked

olvido

olvido

Ex: The actor, once a household name, gradually descended into oblivion after his prime years in the industry. 

El actor, una vez un nombre familiar, gradualmente cayó en el olvido después de sus años de apogeo en la industria.

oblivious
oblivious
[Adjetivo]

lacking conscious awareness of something

inconsciente

inconsciente

Ex: He was so engrossed in his book that he was oblivious to the commotion around him. 

Estaba tan absorto en su libro que era inconsciente del alboroto a su alrededor.

fortitude
fortitude
[Sustantivo]

mental and emotional strength and resilience in facing adversity, challenges, or difficult situations

fortaleza

fortaleza

Ex: He showed great fortitude in overcoming the challenges of his career. 

Mostró una gran fortaleza al superar los desafíos de su carrera.

to fortify
to fortify
[Verbo]

to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it

fortificar

fortificar

Ex: The army began to fortify their position by constructing additional barriers and trenches. 

El ejército comenzó a fortificar su posición construyendo barreras y trincheras adicionales.

fortuitous
fortuitous
[Adjetivo]

happening unexpectedly in a way that brings good fortune or benefit

fortuito

fortuito

Ex: The timing of the job offer was fortuitous, arriving just as he was about to give up. 

El momento de la oferta de trabajo fue fortuito, llegando justo cuando estaba a punto de renunciar.

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