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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 2 - Lección 14

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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
[Sustantivo]

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

circunloquio

circunloquio

Ex: Their instructions were full of unnecessary circumlocution that just muddied what was actually a simple request .Sus instrucciones estaban llenas de **circunloquios** innecesarios que solo enturbiaban lo que en realidad era una solicitud simple.

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

circunnavegar

circunnavegar

Ex: They were able to circumnavigate the continent in record time .Pudieron **circunnavegar** el continente en un tiempo récord.

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

circunscribir

circunscribir

Ex: The court 's decision circumscribed the company 's ability to expand its operations .La decisión del tribunal **circunscribió** la capacidad de la empresa para expandir sus operaciones.
circumspect
[Adjetivo]

very cautious before doing something to avoid potential problems or consequences

circunspecto

circunspecto

Ex: Parents must be circumspect about revealing private family matters online due to possible unforeseen impacts .Los padres deben ser **circunspectos** al revelar asuntos familiares privados en línea debido a posibles impactos imprevistos.

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

burlar, eludir

burlar, eludir

Ex: The politician attempted to circumvent the difficult question by changing the topic .El político intentó **eludir** la pregunta difícil cambiando de tema.
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
[Sustantivo]

the act of claiming to communicate with the spirits of the dead in order to gain knowledge about the future or unknown things

nigromancia

nigromancia

Ex: Priests warned parishioners against attempts at necromancy or contacting the dead for counsel .Los sacerdotes advirtieron a los feligreses contra los intentos de **nigromancia** o de contactar con los muertos para obtener consejos.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

necrosis

necrosis

Ex: The autopsy revealed that the cause of death was necrosis of the liver due to acute alcohol poisoning .La autopsia reveló que la causa de la muerte fue **necrosis** del hígado debido a una intoxicación aguda por alcohol.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

complicidad

complicidad

Ex: The investigation uncovered the complicity of several officials in the bribery scandal .La investigación descubrió la **complicidad** de varios funcionarios en el escándalo de sobornos.
granular
[Adjetivo]

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

granular

granular

Ex: The cookie dough had a granular consistency due to the sugar and flour .La masa de galletas tenía una consistencia **granular** debido al azúcar y la harina.

to form the specialized healing tissue involved in wound repair

granular

granular

Ex: The patient was advised to avoid moisture to help the wound granulate properly .Se le aconsejó al paciente que evitara la humedad para ayudar a que la herida **granule** adecuadamente.
granule
[Sustantivo]

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

gránulo

gránulo

Ex: The sand on the beach was composed of countless tiny granules, each shaped like a miniature grain .La arena en la playa estaba compuesta de innumerables **gránulos** diminutos, cada uno con forma de un grano en miniatura.
regal
[Adjetivo]

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

real

real

Ex: The regal architecture of the cathedral impressed visitors with its grandeur .La arquitectura **regia** de la catedral impresionó a los visitantes con su grandeza.
to regale
[Verbo]

to provide with fine food, wine, and other luxuries

agasajar

agasajar

Ex: At the banquet , they were regaled with delicacies from all over the world .En el banquete, fueron **regalados** con delicias de todo el mundo.
regalia
[Sustantivo]

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

vestidos de gala

vestidos de gala

Ex: The queen 's regalia was adorned with precious gems and metals .Las **regalia** de la reina estaban adornadas con gemas y metales preciosos.
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