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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 2 - Lección 18

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viol
[Sustantivo]

an early string instrument similar to a violin, typically featuring six strings and played with a bow

viola da gamba

viola da gamba

Ex: During the Renaissance and Baroque eras , consorts of viols were a common ensemble and helped shape what is now known as viol technique .Durante el Renacimiento y el Barroco, los consorts de **violas** eran un conjunto común y ayudaron a dar forma a lo que ahora se conoce como técnica de viola.
viola
[Sustantivo]

a string instrument that is slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower and producing deeper sounds

viola

viola

Ex: Though not as prominent as the first violins , the violas help create the rich texture of the full orchestra .Aunque no tan prominentes como los primeros violines, las **violas** ayudan a crear la rica textura de la orquesta completa.
to nullify
[Verbo]

to counteract or neutralize the intended or anticipated effect of something

invalidar

invalidar

Ex: Changes in consumer behavior nullified forecasted increases in demand for certain products .Los cambios en el comportamiento del consumidor **anularon** los aumentos previstos en la demanda de ciertos productos.
nullity
[Sustantivo]

the condition or status of lacking legal validity

nulidad

nulidad

Ex: The election was thrown out and declared a nullity due to widespread voter fraud and intimidation .La elección fue anulada y declarada **nula** debido al fraude electoral generalizado y la intimidación.
anomaly
[Sustantivo]

something that deviates from what is considered normal, expected, or standard

anomalía

anomalía

Ex: His rapid recovery from the illness was considered an anomaly by the doctors .Su rápida recuperación de la enfermedad fue considerada una **anomalía** por los médicos.
anomalous
[Adjetivo]

not consistent with what is considered to be expected

anómalo

anómalo

Ex: The report contained an anomalous figure that did n't match the others .El informe contenía una cifra **anómala** que no coincidía con las demás.
frivolity
[Sustantivo]

a playful or carefree attitude and a tendency to prioritize amusement or entertainment over more serious matters

frivolidad

frivolidad

Ex: Some saw performance art as mere frivolity, but its defenders said it provided levity and social commentary .Algunos veían el arte de performance como mera **frivolidad**, pero sus defensores decían que proporcionaba ligereza y comentario social.
frivolous
[Adjetivo]

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

frívolo

frívolo

Ex: She was known as a frivolous person , always focused on entertainment and never taking anything seriously .Era conocida como una persona **frívola**, siempre centrada en el entretenimiento y sin tomar nunca nada en serio.
ostensible
[Adjetivo]

appearing or stated to be true or real, but potentially deceptive or misleading

ostensible

ostensible

Ex: Journalists investigated whether the donations ' ostensible purpose aligned with the donors ' actual business interests .Los periodistas investigaron si el propósito **aparente** de las donaciones coincidía con los intereses comerciales reales de los donantes.
ostentatious
[Adjetivo]

displaying wealth, luxury, or importance to attract attention or impress others

ostentoso

ostentoso

Ex: She found the ostentatious jewelry tasteless , preferring more understated pieces .Encontró las joyas **ostentosas** de mal gusto, prefiriendo piezas más discretas.
to excel
[Verbo]

to demonstrate exceptional skill, achievement, or proficiency in a particular activity, subject, or field

superar

superar

Ex: With hard work and practice , I believe Jill will excel in her new management position .Con trabajo duro y práctica, creo que Jill **sobresaldrá** en su nueva posición de gestión.
excellence
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being extremely good in a particular field or activity

excelencia

excelencia

Ex: The school encourages academic excellence among students .La escuela fomenta la **excelencia** académica entre los estudiantes.
utopia
[Sustantivo]

an imaginary state or location where everything is perfect

utopía

utopía

Ex: Many people hope for a utopia but find it difficult to achieve in reality .Muchas personas esperan una **utopía** pero encuentran difícil lograrla en la realidad.
utopian
[Adjetivo]

referring to a vision of an ideal society, where everything is flawless or nearly perfect

utópico

utópico

Ex: Socialists proposed the creation of self-sufficient utopian communities where people lived and worked cooperatively .Los socialistas propusieron la creación de comunidades **utópicas** autosuficientes donde las personas vivían y trabajaban cooperativamente.
to ponder
[Verbo]

to give careful thought to something, its various aspects, implications, or possibilities

considerar

considerar

Ex: I sat by the lake and pondered the deep questions about life , the universe , and everything .Me senté junto al lago y **reflexioné** sobre las preguntas profundas acerca de la vida, el universo y todo.
ponderous
[Adjetivo]

displaying a sense of slowness or lack of agility due to real or perceived weight or massiveness

ponderoso

ponderoso

Ex: She struggled to carry the ponderous stack of textbooks across the campus .Ella luchó por llevar la pila **pesada** de libros de texto por el campus.
baton
[Sustantivo]

a slender stick used by a conductor while leading an orchestra

bastón, batuta

bastón, batuta

Ex: Midway , the musician lost the pulse when his eye left the spinning baton.A mitad del camino, el músico perdió el pulso cuando su ojo dejó el **bate** giratorio.
battalion
[Sustantivo]

a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

batallón

batallón

Ex: Each battalion had its own distinct set of responsibilities during the operation .Cada **batallón** tenía su propio conjunto distintivo de responsabilidades durante la operación.
foreign
[Adjetivo]

referring to interactions, relations, or affairs with other nations

extranjero

extranjero

Ex: The country’s foreign policy focused on diplomacy and trade.La política **exterior** del país se centró en la diplomacia y el comercio.
foreigner
[Sustantivo]

a person who lives in a country where they are not a citizen or permanent resident

extranjero

extranjero

Ex: Being a foreigner in a new country can be both exciting and challenging .Ser un **extranjero** en un nuevo país puede ser emocionante y desafiante.
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