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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 2 - Lección 8

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to strongly argue, disapprove, or disagree with someone or something

protestar

protestar

Ex: Tomorrow , I will expostulate with my landlord about the sudden increase in rent .Mañana, voy a **protestar** con mi casero por el aumento repentino del alquiler.
exposure
[Sustantivo]

the state of being open to harm or risk as a result of lacking adequate safety or preventative measures

exposición

exposición

Ex: The patient 's exposure to a contagious disease prompted the need for quarantine and medical monitoring .La **exposición** del paciente a una enfermedad contagiosa motivó la necesidad de cuarentena y monitoreo médico.
to expound
[Verbo]

to give an explanation of something by talking about it in great detail

exponer

exponer

Ex: The author expounds the main themes of the book through the characters ' experiences .El autor **expone** los temas principales del libro a través de las experiencias de los personajes.
precipice
[Sustantivo]

a steep cliff or edge of a rock face, often with a significant drop

precipicio

precipicio

Ex: He felt a thrill standing at the precipice of the towering rock face .Sintió una emoción al estar parado en el **precipicio** de la imponente cara de roca.
precipitant
[Adjetivo]

happening more quickly than normal circumstances, especially without required preparation

precipitado

precipitado

Ex: Eyewitnesses said the shooting seemed to be a precipitant reaction rather than premeditated.Los testigos dijeron que el tiroteo parecía ser una reacción **precipitada** más que premeditada.
precipitous
[Adjetivo]

being made or carried out in a hurrying way that lacked thoughtful consideration

precipitado

precipitado

Ex: His precipitous resignation appeared to be an ill-advised move made without fully thinking it through .Su renuncia **precipitada** parecía ser un movimiento poco aconsejable hecho sin pensarlo completamente.
theoretical
[Adjetivo]

relating to or based on theory or logical reasoning rather than practical experience or application

teórico

teórico

Ex: Theoretical physics explores the fundamental laws governing the universe .La física **teórica** explora las leyes fundamentales que gobiernan el universo.
theorist
[Sustantivo]

someone who formulates general principles to explain specific events or phenomena

teórico

teórico

Ex: As a literary theorist, she analyzed various narratives and explored the underlying structures and themes within them .Como **teórica** literaria, analizó diversas narrativas y exploró las estructuras y temas subyacentes en ellas.

to express various scenarios about something without necessarily basing it on evidence or facts

teorizar

teorizar

Ex: They theorized for hours but could n’t agree on a single explanation .**Teorizaron** durante horas pero no pudieron ponerse de acuerdo en una sola explicación.
thesis
[Sustantivo]

a statement that someone presents as a topic to be argued or examined

tesis

tesis

Ex: The scientist proposed the thesis that the presence of a certain enzyme is correlated with the development of the disease .El científico propuso la **tesis** de que la presencia de una determinada enzima está correlacionada con el desarrollo de la enfermedad.
ironic
[Adjetivo]

using statements that mean the opposite of what is stated, often to convey criticism or humor through an implied second meaning

irónico

irónico

Ex: Literary journals publish poetry and essays appreciated for their subtle , often ironic explorations of the human condition .Las revistas literarias publican poesía y ensayos apreciados por sus exploraciones sutiles, a menudo **irónicas** de la condición humana.
irony
[Sustantivo]

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

ironía

ironía

Ex: Through irony, she pointed out the flaws in their logic without directly insulting them .A través de **la ironía**, señaló los defectos en su lógica sin insultarlos directamente.

to study or collect plants in a scientific or systematic manner, often in their natural environments

herborizar

herborizar

Ex: She had botanized in various ecosystems before specializing in coastal plant communities .Ella había **botanizado** en varios ecosistemas antes de especializarse en comunidades de plantas costeras.
botany
[Sustantivo]

the scientific study of plants, their structure, genetics, classification, etc.

botánico

botánico

Ex: The university offers a degree in botany with specializations in various plant sciences .La universidad ofrece un título en **botánica** con especializaciones en varias ciencias de las plantas.
to entreat
[Verbo]

to ask someone in an emotional or urgent way to do something

rogar, suplicar

rogar, suplicar

Ex: The citizens entreated the mayor to improve the city 's transportation system .Los ciudadanos **rogaban** al alcalde que mejorara el sistema de transporte de la ciudad.
entreaty
[Sustantivo]

a sincere request for something, often conveying a sense of urgency or importance

ruego

ruego

Ex: His sincere entreaty for forgiveness resonated deeply with her , and she decided to give him another chance .Su **súplica** sincera de perdón resonó profundamente en ella, y decidió darle otra oportunidad.
inborn
[Adjetivo]

referring to traits that are present from birth and are influenced by genetic inheritance, such as medical conditions or physical features

innato

innato

Ex: Researchers tried to determine if certain medical conditions had an inborn or environmental cause .Los investigadores intentaron determinar si ciertas condiciones médicas tenían una causa **innata** o ambiental.
inbred
[Adjetivo]

born or developed as a result of reproduction between closely related members within a group of animals, plants, or people

endogámico

endogámico

Ex: Inbred animals often exhibit reduced fertility and survival rates .Los animales **endogámicos** a menudo exhiben tasas de fertilidad y supervivencia reducidas.
nebula
[Sustantivo]

(pathology) a cloudy area in the cornea of the eye

nebulosa

nebulosa

Ex: A corneal nebula appears as a localized , opaque patch in the normally transparent cornea tissue .Una **nébula** corneal aparece como un parche opaco localizado en el tejido corneal normalmente transparente.
nebulous
[Adjetivo]

relating to or resembling a vast cloud of dust and gas in space

nebuloso

nebuloso

Ex: The nebulous appearance of the galaxy was breathtaking through the lens .La apariencia **nebulosa** de la galaxia era impresionante a través del lente.
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