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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 flora has proven extremely difficult to eradicate once established .
floral
[Adjetivo]

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

floral

floral

Ex: floral decorations at the event were stunning .
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 assail the credibility of the key witness on the stand .
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 assailant deserved a lengthy prison sentence given the vicious nature of the assault .
destitute
[Adjetivo]

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

indigente

indigente

Ex: After the floods , the area destitute of shelter or food .
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 destitution, relying on aid from charities to survive .
stoic
[Adjetivo]

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

estoico

estoico

stoicism
[Sustantivo]

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

estoicismo

estoicismo

Ex: Faced with the devastating news , she reacted stoicism, holding back tears and asking the doctor practical questions about treatment options .
lingo
[Sustantivo]

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

jerga

jerga

Ex: The lingo of Texas cowboy culture includes terms for lassos , gear , livestock and skills that were innovative solutions to tasks .
lingua
[Sustantivo]

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

lengua

lengua

Ex: The patient had lingua piercing .
lingual
[Adjetivo]

related to language, speech, or linguistic elements

lingüístico

lingüístico

Ex: Many languages require learners to develop lingual awareness to properly differentiate tones , stresses or regional accents .
contemporaneous
[Adjetivo]

belonging to the same time period

contemporáneo

contemporáneo

Ex: The museum exhibit contemporaneous artists from the early 20th century .
contemporary
[Adjetivo]

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

contemporáneo

contemporáneo

vitriol
[Sustantivo]

criticism or comments that are severely cruel and hurtful

virulencia, veneno

virulencia, veneno

Ex: Rather than engage in vitriol, we should have a respectful discussion of ideas .
vitriolic
[Adjetivo]

(of a substance) highly acidic or corrosive in nature

corrosivo

corrosivo

Ex: Workers wear protective aprons , masks and gloves when handling vitriolic battery acid required for lead-acid car batteries .
extempore
[Adverbio]

without prior preparation or practice

espontáneamente

espontáneamente

Ex: During the debate , some participants extempore, relying on their knowledge and quick thinking .
extemporaneous
[Adjetivo]

expressed or occurring on the spot without preparation

improvisado

improvisado

Ex: She enjoys the challenge of extemporaneous interviews on live television .

to stop for a period of time

suspender

suspender

Ex: The concert had to be postponed after the power intermitting on and off at the venue .
intermittent
[Adjetivo]

repeatedly starting and stopping, in short, irregular intervals

intermitente

intermitente

Ex: His internet connection intermittent, making it difficult to stream videos without interruptions .
intermittency
[Sustantivo]

the quality of occurring with irregular pauses in activity or occurrence

intermitencia

intermitencia

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