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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 2 - Lección 14

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circumference
circumference
[Sustantivo]

the distance around the external boundary of something

circunferencia

circunferencia

Ex: She measured the circumference of the tree trunk to determine its age. 

Ella midió la circunferencia del tronco del árbol para determinar su edad.

circumlocution
circumlocution
[Sustantivo]

the deliberate use of unnecessary words or phrases in an attempt to avoid addressing a topic directly

circunloquio

circunloquio

Ex: Through endless circumlocution she hinted at what she wanted without coming out and requesting it directly. 

A través de interminables circunloquios, insinuó lo que quería sin pedirlo directamente.

to circumnavigate

to travel all the way around something, especially the globe, by sea, air, or land

circunnavegar

circunnavegar

Ex: She dreams of being the first woman to circumnavigate the Arctic. 

Ella sueña con ser la primera mujer en circunnavegar el Ártico.

to circumscribe

to limit the power, freedom, or activity of something to a set of boundaries

circunscribir

circunscribir

Ex: Over time, tradition and social norms served to circumscribe women's roles within the domestic sphere. 

Con el tiempo, la tradición y las normas sociales sirvieron para circunscribir los roles de las mujeres dentro del ámbito doméstico.

circumspect
circumspect
[Adjetivo]

very cautious before doing something to avoid potential problems or consequences

circunspecto

circunspecto

Ex: Politicians need to be circumspect in their public statements to avoid unexpected controversies down the road. 

Los políticos necesitan ser circunspectos en sus declaraciones públicas para evitar controversias inesperadas en el futuro.

to circumvent

to evade an obligation, question, or problem by means of excuses or dishonesty

burlar, eludir

burlar, eludir

Ex: Employees circumvented performance reviews by calling in sick on evaluation days. 

Los empleados eludieron las evaluaciones de desempeño llamando enfermos los días de evaluación.

necrology
necrology
[Sustantivo]

an announcement of someone's death, often containing details about them

necrología

necrología

Ex: After the funeral service, the family requested the necrology be read aloud, acknowledging and honoring the life of their loved one who had passed away. 

Después del servicio funerario, la familia solicitó que se leyera en voz alta la necrología, reconociendo y honrando la vida de su ser querido que había fallecido.

necromancy
necromancy
[Sustantivo]

the practice of summoning or communicating with the dead, especially to predict the future

nigromancia

nigromancia

Ex: Tales of necromancy often involve contacting ancestors for guidance. 

Los relatos de nigromancia a menudo implican contactar con los antepasados para obtener orientación.

necropolis
necropolis
[Sustantivo]

a large cemetery or burial ground, often located in an old city or town

necrópolis

necrópolis

Ex: The ancient city was known for its vast necropolis, where the deceased were laid to rest in elaborate tombs and mausoleums. 

La antigua ciudad era conocida por su vasta necrópolis, donde los difuntos eran enterrados en tumbas y mausoleos elaborados.

necrosis
necrosis
[Sustantivo]

a type of cell death that occurs due to injury, infection, inflammation, or other forms of cellular stress

necrosis

necrosis

Ex: Traumatic injury, such as a car accident or a gunshot wound, can cause necrosis in the affected tissue. 

Una lesión traumática, como un accidente automovilístico o una herida de bala, puede causar necrosis en el tejido afectado.

necrobiosis
necrobiosis
[Sustantivo]

the normal programmed death of cells

necrobiosis

necrobiosis

Ex: Necrobiosis is a fundamental process that helps to maintain tissue health and function, and it plays a role in various physiological processes. 

La necrobiosis es un proceso fundamental que ayuda a mantener la salud y la función de los tejidos, y desempeña un papel en varios procesos fisiológicos.

complicity
complicity
[Sustantivo]

the act of participating in a crime or wrongdoing along with another person or group

complicidad

complicidad

Ex: The lawyer argued that his client had no complicity in the criminal activities. 

El abogado argumentó que su cliente no tenía complicidad en las actividades criminales.

granular
granular
[Adjetivo]

having a texture or structure made up of small, distinct particles or grains

granular

granular

Ex: The soil in the garden was granular, providing good drainage for the plants. 

El suelo del jardín era granular, proporcionando un buen drenaje para las plantas.

to granulate

to form the specialized healing tissue involved in wound repair

granular

granular

Ex: The wound was actively granulating, with the tissue gradually filling in as new blood vessels and immature cells formed. 

La herida estaba granulando activamente, con el tejido llenándose gradualmente a medida que se formaban nuevos vasos sanguíneos y células inmaduras.

granule
granule
[Sustantivo]

a small piece of a substance that has the shape of a small grain

gránulo

gránulo

Ex: Under the microscope, the sample revealed distinct granules of pollen, each with a unique shape and texture. 

Bajo el microscopio, la muestra reveló gránulos distintos de polen, cada uno con una forma y textura únicas.

regal
regal
[Adjetivo]

impressive in a manner suited to royalty or those in the highest positions of authority

real

real

Ex: The winning stallion carried himself with regal pride and grace. 

El semental ganador se comportaba con orgullo y gracia reales.

to regale
to regale
[Verbo]

to provide with fine food, wine, and other luxuries

agasajar

agasajar

Ex: The host regaled the guests with a five-course dinner and vintage wine. 

El anfitrión agasajó a los invitados con una cena de cinco platos y vino añejo.

regalia
regalia
[Sustantivo]

the clothes and instruments that symbolize royal or elevated rank, authority, or sovereignty

vestidos de gala

vestidos de gala

Ex: Royal regalia includes a crown and scepter. 

Las insignias reales incluyen una corona y un cetro.

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