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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 2 - Lección 22

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flora
[Sustantivo]

(botany) an individual plant or plant species

flora

flora

Ex: The invasive Japanese knotweed flora has proven extremely difficult to eradicate once established .La **flora** invasora del knotweed japonés ha demostrado ser extremadamente difícil de erradicar una vez establecida.
floral
[Adjetivo]

resembling or reminding one of flowers through visual patterns, designs, or impressions

floral

floral

Ex: The floral decorations at the event were stunning .Las decoraciones **florales** en el evento fueron impresionantes.
to assail
[Verbo]

to launch a vigorous or violent attack on someone or something, either physically or verbally

atacar

atacar

Ex: The defense attorney tried to assail the credibility of the key witness on the stand .El abogado defensor intentó **atacar** la credibilidad del testigo clave en el estrado.
assailant
[Sustantivo]

an individual who initiates an attack on someone else, employing various means such as physical violence, verbal aggression, or other forms of assault

asaltante

asaltante

Ex: Prosecutors argued the assailant deserved a lengthy prison sentence given the vicious nature of the assault .Los fiscales argumentaron que el **agresor** merecía una larga sentencia de prisión dada la naturaleza viciosa del asalto.
destitute
[Adjetivo]

lacking various essential needs that are important for well-being or function

indigente

indigente

Ex: After the floods , the area was destitute of shelter or food .Después de las inundaciones, el área estaba **desprovista** de refugio o comida.
destitution
[Sustantivo]

a state where basic human needs cannot be met due to a lack of resources and access to necessities

indigencia, miseria

indigencia, miseria

Ex: The refugees were forced to flee their homes and left in a state of destitution, relying on aid from charities to survive .Los refugiados se vieron obligados a huir de sus hogares y quedaron en un estado de **indigencia**, dependiendo de la ayuda de organizaciones benéficas para sobrevivir.
stoic
[Adjetivo]

not displaying emotions and not complaining, especially in difficult and painful situations

estoico

estoico

Ex: His stoic demeanor helped him handle the stressful situation .Su actitud **estoica** lo ayudó a manejar la situación estresante.
stoicism
[Sustantivo]

the quality of enduring hardship or pain without displaying emotion or complaint

estoicismo

estoicismo

Ex: Faced with the devastating news , she reacted with stoicism, holding back tears and asking the doctor practical questions about treatment options .Ante la noticia devastadora, reaccionó con **estoicismo**, conteniendo las lágrimas y haciendo al médico preguntas prácticas sobre las opciones de tratamiento.
lingo
[Sustantivo]

language, words, or expressions that are particular to a certain profession, trade, or group

jerga

jerga

Ex: The unique lingo of Texas cowboy culture includes terms for lassos , gear , livestock and skills that were innovative solutions to tasks .El **argot** único de la cultura vaquera de Texas incluye términos para lazos, equipo, ganado y habilidades que eran soluciones innovadoras para las tareas.
lingua
[Sustantivo]

the anatomical organ in the mouth that is involved in tasting, swallowing, and speech

lengua

lengua

Ex: The patient had a lingua piercing .El paciente tenía un piercing en la **lengua**.
lingual
[Adjetivo]

related to language, speech, or linguistic elements

lingüístico

lingüístico

Ex: Many languages require learners to develop nuanced lingual awareness to properly differentiate tones , stresses or regional accents .Muchos idiomas requieren que los estudiantes desarrollen una conciencia **lingüística** matizada para diferenciar correctamente los tonos, los acentos tónicos o los acentos regionales.
contemporaneous
[Adjetivo]

belonging to the same time period

contemporáneo

contemporáneo

Ex: The museum exhibit highlights contemporaneous artists from the early 20th century .La exposición del museo destaca a artistas **contemporáneos** de principios del siglo XX.
contemporary
[Adjetivo]

having a modern or current style or design, often reflecting up-to-date trends

contemporáneo

contemporáneo

Ex: Contemporary ceramics showcase innovative shapes and glazes .La cerámica **contemporánea** muestra formas y esmaltes innovadores.
vitriol
[Sustantivo]

criticism or comments that are severely cruel and hurtful

virulencia, veneno

virulencia, veneno

Ex: Rather than engage in hostile vitriol, we should have a respectful discussion of ideas .En lugar de participar en un **vitriolo** hostil, deberíamos tener una discusión respetuosa de ideas.
vitriolic
[Adjetivo]

(of a substance) highly acidic or corrosive in nature

corrosivo

corrosivo

Ex: Workers wear protective aprons , masks and gloves when handling the vitriolic battery acid required for lead-acid car batteries .Los trabajadores usan delantales protectores, máscaras y guantes cuando manipulan el ácido de batería **vitriólico** necesario para las baterías de plomo-ácido de los automóviles.
extempore
[Adverbio]

without prior preparation or practice

espontáneamente

espontáneamente

Ex: During the debate , some participants spoke extempore, relying on their knowledge and quick thinking .Durante el debate, algunos participantes hablaron **extemporáneamente**, confiando en sus conocimientos y su rapidez de pensamiento.
extemporaneous
[Adjetivo]

expressed or occurring on the spot without preparation

improvisado

improvisado

Ex: She enjoys the challenge of conducting extemporaneous interviews on live television .Ella disfruta del desafío de realizar entrevistas **improvisadas** en la televisión en vivo.

to stop for a period of time

suspender

suspender

Ex: The concert had to be postponed after the power kept intermitting on and off at the venue .El concierto tuvo que ser pospuesto después de que la energía siguiera **intermitente** en el lugar.
intermittent
[Adjetivo]

repeatedly starting and stopping, in short, irregular intervals

intermitente

intermitente

Ex: His internet connection was intermittent, making it difficult to stream videos without interruptions .Su conexión a Internet era **intermitente**, lo que hacía difícil transmitir videos sin interrupciones.
intermittency
[Sustantivo]

the quality of occurring with irregular pauses in activity or occurrence

intermitencia

intermitencia

Ex: Scientists studied the intermittency of solar activity and related impacts on terrestrial phenomena .Los científicos estudiaron **la intermitencia** de la actividad solar y los impactos relacionados en los fenómenos terrestres.
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