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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 2 - Lección 18

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viol
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
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
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
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
anomaly
[Sustantivo]

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

anomalía

anomalía

Ex: Statistical process control charts are useful for detecting any anomalies that may signal issues with a manufacturing process. 

Los gráficos de control estadístico de procesos son útiles para detectar cualquier anomalía que pueda indicar problemas con un proceso de fabricación.

anomalous
anomalous
[Adjetivo]

not consistent with what is considered to be expected

anómalo

anómalo

Ex: The accountant flagged an anomalous expense report that lacked proper approval and documentation. 

El contador marcó un informe de gastos anómalo que carecía de la aprobación y documentación adecuadas.

frivolity
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
frivolous
[Adjetivo]

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

frívolo

frívolo

Ex: She's often seen as frivolous, but beneath the facade, she's quite shrewd. 

A menudo se la considera frívola, pero detrás de la fachada, es bastante astuta.

ostensible
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
ostentatious
[Adjetivo]

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

ostentoso

ostentoso

Ex: Religious leaders preached against ostentatious gifts and lavish ceremonies, saying true piety is humble and modest. 

Los líderes religiosos predicaban contra los regalos ostentosos y las ceremonias lujosas, diciendo que la verdadera piedad es humilde y modesta.

to excel
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
excellence
[Sustantivo]

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

excelencia

excelencia

Ex: The company values excellence in customer service. 

La empresa valora la excelencia en el servicio al cliente.

utopia
utopia
[Sustantivo]

an imaginary state or location where everything is perfect

utopía

utopía

Ex: In his speech, he talked about building a utopia of peace and equality. 

En su discurso, habló de construir una utopía de paz e igualdad.

utopian
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
to ponder
[Verbo]

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

considerar

considerar

Ex: I often ponder what might have been if I had taken a different fork in the road years ago. 

A menudo reflexiono sobre lo que podría haber sido si hubiera tomado un camino diferente hace años.

ponderous
ponderous
[Adjetivo]

difficult to move or manage due to bulk

ponderoso

ponderoso

Ex: The robot's ponderous movements made it slow and awkward. 

Los movimientos pesados del robot lo hacían lento y torpe.

baton
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
battalion
[Sustantivo]

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

batallón

batallón

Ex: During the review, the general inspected each battalion for readiness. 

Durante la revisión, el general inspeccionó cada batallón para evaluar su preparación.

foreign
foreign
[Adjetivo]

referring to interactions, relations, or affairs with other nations

extranjero

extranjero

Ex: Understanding foreign perspectives and priorities is vital for preventing international miscommunications. 

Comprender las perspectivas y prioridades extranjeras es vital para prevenir malentendidos internacionales.

foreigner
foreigner
[Sustantivo]

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

extranjero

extranjero

Ex: Tourists and foreigners often visit that historic site. 

Los turistas y los extranjeros suelen visitar ese sitio histórico.

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