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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 2 - Lección 17

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cataclysm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 emigrate

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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