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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 1 - Lección 47

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SAT Word Skills 1
hierarchy
[Sustantivo]

the grouping of people into different levels or ranks according to their power or importance within a society or system

jerarquía

jerarquía

Ex: The hierarchy was rigid , with ranks ranging from general to private , each with specific duties and responsibilities .
hieroglyphic
[Sustantivo]

a system of writing using symbols or pictures, originally used by the ancient Egyptians

jeroglífico

jeroglífico

Ex: Museum experts were called to interpret hieroglyphics on the newly discovered artifact .
adversary
[Sustantivo]

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

adversario

adversario

Ex: The general planned his tactics carefully to counter the enemyadversary.
adverse
[Adjetivo]

against someone or something's advantage

adverso

adverso

Ex: adverse publicity surrounding the scandal tarnished the company 's reputation .
adversity
[Sustantivo]

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

adversidad

adversidad

Ex: adversity affected many families during the recession , leading to job losses and financial strain .
gestation
[Sustantivo]

the period during which a woman is pregnant, from conception to birth

gestación

gestación

Ex: During the early weeks gestation, it 's crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle for the well-being of the fetus .

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

germinar

germinar

Ex: germinate, these desert plants require a specific temperature and amount of rainfall .

to voluntarily give up or surrender control, possession, or responsibility over something

renunciar

renunciar

Ex: The company relinquish its hold on the market .
reliquary
[Sustantivo]

a box or case for holding and displaying sacred objects

relicario

relicario

Ex: The theft of reliquary from the cathedral was a major scandal , leading to increased security measures .
to relish
[Verbo]

to enjoy or take pleasure in something greatly

disfrutar

disfrutar

Ex: relish the chance to explore different cuisines and try new dishes .
relic
[Sustantivo]

an object or part of an object surviving from the past, typically with historical or emotional value, often linked to a person, event, or era

reliquia

reliquia

Ex: The worn-out baseball glove , relic from my youth , brings back memories of summer games with my friends .
erudite
[Adjetivo]

displaying or possessing extensive knowledge that is acquired by studying and reading

erudito

erudito

Ex: erudite diplomat is skilled in navigating complex international relations with finesse and diplomacy .
erudition
[Sustantivo]

deep, extensive learning or knowledge

erudición

erudición

Ex: The seminar gathered individuals of erudition, making the discussions rich and enlightening .
lackadaisical
[Adjetivo]

lazy and dreamy, without much energy or interest

distraído

distraído

Ex: She approached the project with lackadaisical mindset , resulting in delays and errors .
lackluster
[Adjetivo]

(of hair or eyes) without shine, sheen, or brightness

apagado

apagado

Ex: The artist 's work lackluster compared to his previous vibrant pieces .

to realize through the senses

percibir

percibir

Ex: Tasting the dish allowed them perceive the blend of flavors and spices .
perceptive
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) able to quickly and accurately understand or notice things due to keen awareness and insight

perceptivo

perceptivo

Ex: perceptive helped her identify opportunities others missed .

to confine someone in prison or a similar facility due to legal reasons or as a form of punishment

encarcelar

encarcelar

Ex: The judge may choose incarcerate someone convicted of repeated offenses to protect the community .
incarceration
[Sustantivo]

the act of putting or keeping someone in captivity

encarcelamiento

encarcelamiento

Ex: incarceration gave her time to reflect on the choices she made in life .
incarnate
[Adjetivo]

existing in a physical form, especially in reference to a quality or concept

encarnado

encarnado

Ex: Mother Teresa was often thought of as incarnate because of her selfless service .
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