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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 2 - Lección 5

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SAT Word Skills 2
to discountenance

to clearly show disapproval, which can discourage others from a particular action or behavior

desaprobar

desaprobar

Ex: As a matter of principle, the school board discountenances bullying and takes proactive measures to promote a safe and inclusive environment. 
to discourse

to speak at length in a formal or confident manner about a particular topic, often showing expertise

disertar

disertar

Ex: The historian discoursed on medieval trade routes for over an hour. 
discourteous
discourteous
[Adjetivo]

having no manners or respect for others

descortés

descortés

Ex: John was consistently discourteous to his colleagues, often interrupting them during meetings and dismissing their ideas. 
to discover

to reveal something to the public, especially a secret

descubrir, revelar

descubrir, revelar

Ex: After years of investigation, the truth finally comes to light as the detective discovers a secret conspiracy, unveiling it to the public. 
to discredit

to make someone or something be no longer respected

desacreditar

desacreditar

Ex: From their discriminatory practices to their mistreatment of employees, the company's actions have discredited their reputation as a fair and respected employer. 
to collate
to collate
[Verbo]

to compare different pieces of information and examine them to find their differences

cotejar

cotejar

Ex: I need some time to collate the data from the surveys and compare the responses to identify any trends or patterns. 
collateral
collateral
[Adjetivo]

situated alongside something

colateral

colateral

Ex: The road runs collateral to the railway tracks, allowing for efficient transportation and connectivity. 
proletarian
proletarian
[Adjetivo]

relating to a member of the working class

proletario

proletario

Ex: The novel explores the life of a proletarian family living in impoverished conditions during the Great Depression. 
proletariat
proletariat
[Sustantivo]

the class of people who do physical labor as a job, especially in factories or industries

proletariado

proletariado

Ex: According to Marxist theory, the proletariat represents the working class who do not own the means of production. 
to gyrate
to gyrate
[Verbo]

to turn or move in a spiral motion

girar

girar

Ex: The tornado touched down, causing trees to sway and gyrate violently in its powerful winds. 
gyroscope
gyroscope
[Sustantivo]

a device that maintains its orientation regardless of movement

giróscopo

giróscopo

Ex: As the drone soared through the air, the gyroscope adjusted its pitch and roll, ensuring steady flight and smooth aerial footage. 
boor
boor
[Sustantivo]

an insensitive and uneducated person who lacks culture and manners

grosero

grosero

Ex: He was considered a boor for interrupting others during conversations. 
boorish
boorish
[Adjetivo]

having rude or disrespectful manners

grosero

grosero

Ex: His boorish attitude ruined the dinner party for everyone. 
exorbitance
exorbitance
[Sustantivo]

a behavior or an action that goes beyond what is considered reasonable, appropriate, or customary

exorbitancia

exorbitancia

Ex: In an act of exorbitance, the CEO of the company purchased a private jet using company funds. 
exorbitant
exorbitant
[Adjetivo]

exceeding the reasonable or accepted boundaries

exorbitante

exorbitante

Ex: He faced criticism for his exorbitant use of company resources for personal projects, which violated ethical guidelines. 
mystification
mystification
[Sustantivo]

the act of confusing people by making things complicated to understand

desconcierto

desconcierto

Ex: Amidst the mystification created by conflicting reports, it became difficult to discern the truth of the matter. 
mystique
mystique
[Sustantivo]

an aura of power or mystery around something or someone that makes them seem more interesting or special

mística

mística

Ex: Vibrant city nightlife possessed a certain mystique, attracting people from far and wide with its allure and excitement. 
to expedite

to speed up or facilitate the progress of an action or task

acelerar

acelerar

Ex: The use of express shipping will help expedite the delivery of the package. 
expeditious
expeditious
[Adjetivo]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

diligente

diligente

Ex: The expeditious completion of the project impressed the clients. 
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