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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 2 - Lección 31

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guile
[Sustantivo]

the use of tricks, tactics, or intentionally misleading behaviors aimed at deceiving others for self-interested purposes

astucia

astucia

Ex: During the Cold War , spies engaged in guile through tactics like spreading misinformation .Durante la Guerra Fría, los espías empleaban la **astucia** mediante tácticas como difundir información errónea.
guileless
[Adjetivo]

straightforward in conduct and communication, without hidden motives or manipulation

ingenuo

ingenuo

Ex: Politicians need a certain amount of guile but the guileless candidate spoke their mind without carefully weighing every word.Los políticos necesitan cierta cantidad de astucia, pero el candidato **sin astucia** habló sin pesar cuidadosamente cada palabra.
peaceable
[Adjetivo]

favorably inclined toward peace over aggression

pacífico

pacífico

Ex: Through calm discussion of opposing views , the group hoped to find more peaceable common ground .A través de una discusión tranquila de puntos de vista opuestos, el grupo esperaba encontrar un terreno común más **pacífico**.
peaceful
[Adjetivo]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

pacífico

pacífico

Ex: The meditation session left everyone with a peaceful feeling that lasted throughout the day .La sesión de meditación dejó a todos con un sentimiento **pacífico** que duró todo el día.
hardhearted
[Adjetivo]

lacking compassion and sympathy for others' suffering

insensible

insensible

Ex: Although tears were shed recounting their story , the hardhearted social worker remained unmoved to help .Aunque se derramaron lágrimas al contar su historia, el trabajador social **de corazón duro** permaneció impasible para ayudar.
hardihood
[Sustantivo]

the strength and determination to withstand difficulties, especially challenging conditions

atrevimiento

atrevimiento

Ex: Soldiers are chosen as much for their physical hardiness as their mental hardihood - the ability to endure stress , danger and privation .Los soldados son elegidos tanto por su resistencia física como por su **fortaleza mental** - la capacidad de soportar el estrés, el peligro y la privación.
hardy
[Adjetivo]

having a strong and well-built physique

robusto, fuerte

robusto, fuerte

Ex: The hardy mountain climbers reached the summit despite the challenging weather conditions .Los escaladores de montaña **resistentes** alcanzaron la cumbre a pesar de las condiciones climáticas desafiantes.
definite
[Adjetivo]

expressed with clarity and precision, leaving no doubt as to the meaning or intention

claro

claro

Ex: She gave a definite answer about attending the meeting .Ella dio una respuesta **definitiva** sobre asistir a la reunión.
definitive
[Adjetivo]

settling an issue authoritatively and leaving no room for further doubt or debate

definitivo

definitivo

Ex: They reached a definitive agreement after long negotiations .Llegaron a un acuerdo **definitivo** después de largas negociaciones.
to inure
[Verbo]

to accustom someone to tolerate something undesirable or unacceptable through prolonged, frequent exposure over time

habituar, acostumbrar

habituar, acostumbrar

Ex: Living for years under tyrannical rule had inured the citizens to oppression and curtailed civil liberties that others would find intolerable .Vivir durante años bajo un gobierno tiránico había **acostumbrado** a los ciudadanos a la opresión y reducido las libertades civiles que otros encontrarían intolerables.
inured
[Adjetivo]

accustomed to something undesirable or unpleasant through prolonged exposure

curtido

curtido

Ex: Diehard fans of losing teams unfortunately become inured to disappointment through years of underachievement .Los fanáticos acérrimos de los equipos perdedores desafortunadamente se **acostumbran** a la decepción a través de años de bajo rendimiento.
mordant
[Adjetivo]

(of a substance) capable of chemically treating other materials so as to corrode or set colors

mordaz

mordaz

Ex: Etching is a printmaking method that employs a mordant substance like acid to corrode and thereby incise an image onto a metal plate .El grabado es un método de impresión que emplea una sustancia **mordiente** como el ácido para corroer y así incidir una imagen en una placa de metal.
mordacious
[Adjetivo]

(of animals) tending to bite or sting as a means of defense, feeding, etc.

mordaz

mordaz

Ex: The swarm of mordacious mosquitoes descended on anyone who ventured outside at dusk .El enjambre de mosquitos **mordaces** descendió sobre cualquiera que se aventurara afuera al anochecer.
eminent
[Adjetivo]

physically taller or higher than others around in a way that draws notice

eminente

eminente

Ex: The tallest tree on the hill was an eminent landmark that could be seen from miles away .El árbol más alto de la colina era un hito **eminente** que podía verse desde millas de distancia.
eminence
[Sustantivo]

a significantly high level of status or influence within a particular field

eminencia

eminencia

Ex: He spoke with eminence and authority as one of the top experts in the subject area .Habló con **eminencia** y autoridad como uno de los principales expertos en el área temática.
rote
[Sustantivo]

mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

de memoria

de memoria

Ex: The definitions were committed to memory via daily rote rehearsal .Las definiciones se memorizaron mediante un ensayo **mecánico** diario.
rotary
[Adjetivo]

referring to something that revolves around an axis or a central point, such as a wheel

rotativo

rotativo

Ex: The rotary knob on the stereo controls the volume of the music .El mando **giratorio** del estéreo controla el volumen de la música.
rotund
[Adjetivo]

rounded from end to end without points or flat sides

redondo

redondo

Ex: The children were laughing at the rotund shape of the stone they found .Los niños se reían de la forma **redonda** de la piedra que encontraron.
to deport
[Verbo]

to force a foreigner to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law

deportar

deportar

Ex: Border patrol agents are currently deporting a group of migrants apprehended near the southern border .Los agentes de la patrulla fronteriza están **deportando** actualmente a un grupo de migrantes detenidos cerca de la frontera sur.
deportment
[Sustantivo]

dignified and respectful behavior, especially a display of etiquette during social interactions or in public settings

comportamiento

comportamiento

Ex: In job interviews , potential employers often evaluate a candidate 's deportment during the meeting and how they carry themselves .En las entrevistas de trabajo, los empleadores potenciales a menudo evalúan el **comportamiento** del candidato durante la reunión y cómo se desenvuelve.
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