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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 2 - Lección 12

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terminal
terminal
[Adjetivo]

(of an illness) having no cure and gradually leading to death

terminal

terminal

Ex: Tim's father was in the final stages of his terminal illness, and the family gathered to say their goodbyes. 

El padre de Tim estaba en las etapas finales de su enfermedad terminal, y la familia se reunió para despedirse.

to terminate

to stop or end something completely

poner fin a, finalizar

poner fin a, finalizar

Ex: The company decided to terminate the project due to budget constraints. 

La empresa decidió terminar el proyecto debido a restricciones presupuestarias.

terminus
terminus
[Sustantivo]

the last stop of a transportation line or route

estación terminal

estación terminal

Ex: Located on the waterfront, the pier serves as the terminus for the ferry. 

Ubicado en el frente marítimo, el muelle sirve como término para el ferry.

catholic
catholic
[Adjetivo]

having an inclusive nature, characterized by openness and acceptance toward different viewpoints or aspects of human experience

católico

católico

Ex: The book club encourages readers to explore a catholic range of genres and authors, fostering a diverse literary community. 

El club de lectura anima a los lectores a explorar una gama católica de géneros y autores, fomentando una comunidad literaria diversa.

catholicism
catholicism
[Sustantivo]

the faith and practices associated with the branch of Christianity led by the Pope, including rituals, and moral teachings followed by its members

catolicismo

catolicismo

Ex: The Vatican City is the spiritual and administrative center of Catholicism, housing important religious institutions. 

La Ciudad del Vaticano es el centro espiritual y administrativo del catolicismo, albergando importantes instituciones religiosas.

to incise
to incise
[Verbo]

to make decorative cuts or markings into the surface of a material by using a sharp-pointed or sharp-edged tool

hacer una incisión

hacer una incisión

Ex: The ancient civilization incised detailed hieroglyphics onto stone tablets. 

La antigua civilización grababa jeroglíficos detallados en tablas de piedra.

incisive
incisive
[Adjetivo]

capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives

incisivo

incisivo

Ex: With her incisive mind, she eloquently expresses her thoughts, cutting through the noise to illuminate the heart of the matter. 

Con su mente incisiva, expresa sus pensamientos con elocuencia, cortando el ruido para iluminar el corazón del asunto.

incisor
incisor
[Sustantivo]

(anatomy) any of the eight narrow-edged teeth at the front of the mouth that are used for biting

incisivo

incisivo

Ex: The orthodontist recommended braces to correct the misalignment of her incisors. 

El ortodoncista recomendó frenos para corregir la desalineación de sus incisivos.

to prescribe

(of a healthcare professional) to tell someone what drug or treatment they should get

prescribir

prescribir

Ex: My therapist prescribed light exercises to help with my back pain. 

Mi terapeuta recetó ejercicios ligeros para ayudar con mi dolor de espalda.

prescript
prescript
[Sustantivo]

a set of instructions or guidelines to accomplish a specific goal

precepto

precepto

Ex: The prescript recommends specific time management strategies to maximize efficiency. 

El prescrito recomienda estrategias específicas de gestión del tiempo para maximizar la eficiencia.

prescription
prescription
[Adjetivo]

available to be bought only with a written order of a licensed healthcare professional, typically a doctor

con receta

con receta

Ex: The dentist prescribed a prescription mouthwash to treat her gum inflammation. 

El dentista le recetó un enjuague bucal con receta para tratar su inflamación de encías.

untimely
untimely
[Adjetivo]

happening or being done when it is not appropriate

inoportuno, intempestivo

inoportuno, intempestivo

Ex: The untimely frost ruined the crops, coming just before the harvest. 

La helada intempestiva arruinó los cultivos, llegando justo antes de la cosecha.

unwieldy
unwieldy
[Adjetivo]

difficult to move or control because of its large size, weight, or unsusal shape

poco manejable

poco manejable

Ex: He grappled with the unwieldy tent poles, trying to set up the camping shelter. 

Luchó con los postes de la tienda difíciles de manejar, tratando de armar el refugio de campamento.

venerable
venerable
[Adjetivo]

worthy of great respect due to age, wisdom, or character

venerable

venerable

Ex: He was honored to meet the venerable elder, who had witnessed many changes in their lifetime. 

Se sintió honrado de conocer al venerable anciano, que había presenciado muchos cambios en su vida.

to venerate

to feel or display a great amount of respect toward something or someone

venerar

venerar

Ex: The artist's work has been venerated by art critics and enthusiasts alike. 

El trabajo del artista ha sido venerado por críticos de arte y entusiastas por igual.

antiphon
antiphon
[Sustantivo]

a verse or song relating to a call-and-response pattern, where one group or person initiates a line or phrase, and another group or person responds with a corresponding line or phrase

antífona

antífona

Ex: In the traditional Latin Mass, the priest recites the antiphon, and the servers respond accordingly. 

En la misa latina tradicional, el sacerdote recita la antífona, y los monaguillos responden en consecuencia.

antiphony
antiphony
[Sustantivo]

the practice of musical or vocal response between two or more groups, involving involves a call-and-response pattern

canto antifonal

canto antifonal

Ex: In a call-and-response ritual, the religious leader initiates a phrase or prayer, and the congregation responds in antiphony, creating a communal and participatory atmosphere. 

En un ritual de llamada y respuesta, el líder religioso inicia una frase u oración, y la congregación responde en antifonía, creando una atmósfera comunitaria y participativa.

idolatrous
idolatrous
[Adjetivo]

referring to the act of worshiping physical objects or representations of deities, rather than the worship of a higher spiritual being or a monotheistic God

idólatra

idólatra

Ex: Some missionaries dedicate their life to converting people away from their idolatrous beliefs and guiding them towards monotheism. 

Algunos misioneros dedican su vida a convertir a las personas de sus creencias idólatras y guiarlas hacia el monoteísmo.

idolatry
idolatry
[Sustantivo]

the worship of physical objects as divine beings, rather than the worship of a monotheistic God

idolatría

idolatría

Ex: The prophet delivered a powerful message denouncing idolatry, urging people to forsake the worship of lifeless idols and embrace the monotheistic faith. 

El profeta entregó un mensaje poderoso denunciando la idolatría, instando a la gente a abandonar la adoración de ídolos sin vida y abrazar la fe monoteísta.

to idolize
to idolize
[Verbo]

to admire someone excessively, often regarding it as an ideal or perfect figure

idolatrar

idolatrar

Ex: Some people idolize figures like Mahatma Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr. for their moral leadership and advocacy. 

Algunas personas idolatran a figuras como Mahatma Gandhi o Martin Luther King Jr. por su liderazgo moral y defensa.

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