Habilidades de Palabras SAT 2 - Lección 18

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

viola da gamba

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

viola

to counteract or neutralize the intended or anticipated effect of something

invalidar

the condition or status of lacking legal validity

nulidad

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

anomalía

not consistent with what is considered to be expected

anómalo

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

frivolidad

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

frívolo

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

ostensible

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

ostentoso

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

superar

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

excelencia

an imaginary state or location where everything is perfect

utopía

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

utópico

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

considerar

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

ponderoso

a slender stick used by a conductor while leading an orchestra

bastón, batuta

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

batallón

referring to interactions, relations, or affairs with other nations

extranjero

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

extranjero