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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 2 - Lección 17

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cataclysm
[Sustantivo]

a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system

cataclismo

cataclismo

Ex: The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the landscape and devastated the city .El terremoto fue un **cataclismo** que remodeló el paisaje y devastó la ciudad.
catalyst
[Sustantivo]

a person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions

catalizador

catalizador

Ex: The discovery of the artifact served as a catalyst for renewed archaeological exploration .El descubrimiento del artefacto sirvió como **catalizador** para una exploración arqueológica renovada.
catapult
[Sustantivo]

a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

catapulta

catapulta

Ex: Modern historians study the mechanics and design of ancient catapults to better understand siege warfare technologies of the past .Los historiadores modernos estudian la mecánica y el diseño de las **catapultas** antiguas para comprender mejor las tecnologías de guerra de asedio del pasado.
cataract
[Sustantivo]

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

catarata

catarata

Ex: The series of linked cataracts blocked further upstream travel along this stretch of river .La serie de **cataratas** conectadas bloqueó cualquier viaje río arriba a lo largo de este tramo del río.
sphericity
[Sustantivo]

the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object

esfericidad

esfericidad

Ex: Good sphericity enables ball bearings to roll smoothly with minimal friction , increasing their lifetime in mechanical systems .Una buena **esfericidad** permite que los rodamientos de bolas rueden suavemente con una fricción mínima, aumentando su vida útil en los sistemas mecánicos.
spheroid
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a round 3D shape like a ball that is slightly flattened at the top and bottom points

esferoide

esferoide

Ex: Molten glass is spun at high speeds to form finely detailed scientific spheroids with uses as laboratory vessels or decorative art pieces .El vidrio fundido se hila a altas velocidades para formar **esferoides** científicos con detalles finos, utilizados como recipientes de laboratorio o piezas de arte decorativo.
spherometer
[Sustantivo]

a measuring tool used to determine the roundness of a curved surface

esferómetro

esferómetro

Ex: Opticians check the curve of contact lenses with a spherometer to ensure the proper prescription sphere is matched .Los ópticos verifican la curvatura de los lentes de contacto con un **esferómetro** para asegurarse de que se ajuste la esfera de prescripción correcta.
emigrant
[Sustantivo]

someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently

emigrante

emigrante

Ex: He shared his experiences as an emigrant in his memoir .Compartió sus experiencias como **emigrante** en sus memorias.

to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

emigrar

emigrar

Ex: In the 19th century , large numbers of Europeans chose to emigrate to the United States in pursuit of a brighter future .En el siglo XIX, un gran número de europeos optaron por **emigrar** a Estados Unidos en busca de un futuro mejor.
to perturb
[Verbo]

to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy

perturbar

perturbar

Ex: The unsettling news article perturbed the readers , raising concerns about the safety of their community .El inquietante artículo de noticias **perturbó** a los lectores, generando preocupaciones sobre la seguridad de su comunidad.
perturbation
[Sustantivo]

a disruption or disturbance of a normal state of mind or emotions

preocupación

preocupación

Ex: Financial worries were a constant perturbation to their otherwise calm peace of mind .Las preocupaciones financieras eran una **perturbación** constante para su paz mental por lo demás tranquila.
to baste
[Verbo]

to temporarily stitch two pieces of fabric together with long, loose stitches that can later be easily removed

hilvanar

hilvanar

Ex: Before making any adjustments , she basted the fabric to check if it would fit properly .Antes de hacer cualquier ajuste, ella **hilvanó** la tela para comprobar si quedaría bien.
bastion
[Sustantivo]

a fortified structure extending from a wall, typically angled, for defensive purposes

bastión

bastión

Ex: Arrow slits in the bastions allowed defenders to fire upon attackers gathering at the base of the fortifications .Las troneras en los **bastiones** permitían a los defensores disparar sobre los atacantes reunidos en la base de las fortificaciones.
prodigal
[Sustantivo]

someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully

pródigo

pródigo

Ex: As prodigals, they wasted no time lavishing their windfall on frivolous pleasures that would n't last .Como **pródigos**, no perdieron el tiempo derrochando su golpe de suerte en placeres frívolos que no durarían.
prodigious
[Adjetivo]

impressively great in amount or degree

enorme

enorme

Ex: The novel is a prodigious work , spanning over a thousand pages .La novela es una obra **prodigiosa**, que abarca más de mil páginas.
prodigy
[Sustantivo]

a remarkable example of a particular quality, skill, or achievement

prodigio

prodigio

Ex: That engine 's power output proved a prodigy of modern engineering design .La potencia de salida de ese motor demostró ser un **prodigio** del diseño de ingeniería moderna.
lawgiver
[Sustantivo]

an individual, often a leader or authority figure, who possesses the power to create laws, particularly not directly elected by the people

legislador

legislador

Ex: Traditional societies retain respect for elders as experienced lawgivers whose rulings reflect accumulated community wisdom rather than majority will .Las sociedades tradicionales mantienen el respeto por los ancianos como **legisladores** experimentados cuyos fallos reflejan la sabiduría acumulada de la comunidad en lugar de la voluntad de la mayoría.
lawmaker
[Sustantivo]

someone who can write or approve a law as a member of a legislative body, usually elected by people

legislador

legislador

Ex: Corruption scandals ultimately brought down several disgraced lawmakers who had betrayed the public trust .Los escándalos de corrupción finalmente derribaron a varios **legisladores** deshonrados que habían traicionado la confianza pública.
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