Habilidades de Palabras SAT 2 - Lección 6

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

brote

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

protesta

to stay alive for a longer period of time than others in a particular situation

durar más que

a person who operates outside the boundaries of established rules and may engage in illegal activities

bandido

a military camp situated far from the main army of troops

puesto de avanzada

using power or authority in a cruel and oppressive way against other people

tiránico

a type of government where a ruler or a small group of people have complete power and control over the citizens, often making decisions without considering their rights or welfare

tiranía

to deeply irritate someone, especially when they can do nothing about it or solve the problem

exasperar

a deep sense of annoyance due to persistent difficulties

exasperación

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

providing knowledgeable judgments and opinions about the positive and negative aspects of something

crítico

to carefully examine something in a detailed manner

evaluar

a powerful or respected man who serves as the head of a family or tribe

patriarca

having qualities or behaviors typically associated with a father, particularly in a caring, supportive, or protective manner

paternal

a person belonging to the highest social class or aristocracy in certain societies

patricio

a property passed down from a father to his children by right of birth

patrimonio

the feeling of love or devotion toward one's country, its values, culture, history, and interests

patriotismo

an individual who regularly visits and uses a specific establishment, such as a shop, restaurant, or other business

cliente

to speak or behave in a way that implies that one is more knowledgeable, experienced, or intelligent than the other person

tratar con condescendencia

derived from the name of one's father or a male ancestor

patronímico