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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 2 - Lección 33

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to billow
[Verbo]

to expand in a blowing or puffing motion as if by the action of wind or some force within

ondear, hincharse

ondear, hincharse

Ex: Listening to the howling wind , I could see the tan cotton curtains billowing wildly in the open window .
billowing
[Adjetivo]

(often of smoke, fabric, or clouds) swelling, rolling, or moving outward or upward in large, smooth waves or folds

ondulado

ondulado

Ex: Her billowing skirt flowed behind her as she walked.
contradiction
[Sustantivo]

a statement or proposition that denies another statement or proposition

contradicción

contradicción

Ex: The study results seem to be in direct contradiction to previous research on the subject .Los resultados del estudio parecen estar en **contradicción** directa con investigaciones anteriores sobre el tema.
contradictory
[Adjetivo]

expressing or involving statements or ideas that cannot be true or false at the same time

contradictorio

contradictorio

Ex: " Win " and " lose " are contradictory outcomes in a competition ."Ganar" y "perder" son resultados **contradictorios** en una competencia.
contraband
[Adjetivo]

relating to illegally transported or held goods

de contrabando

de contrabando

Ex: Attempting to bring contraband communication devices into high-security areas is illegal .Intentar introducir dispositivos de comunicación **de contrabando** en áreas de alta seguridad es ilegal.

to go against an argument or statement

contravenir

contravenir

Ex: Test results contravened the manufacturer 's claims about the product 's efficacy .Los resultados de las pruebas **contradijeron** las afirmaciones del fabricante sobre la eficacia del producto.
to repose
[Verbo]

to place something down flat or horizontally

reposar

reposar

Ex: The painter reposed his brushes on the side of the easel before taking a break .El pintor **reposó** sus pinceles al lado del caballete antes de tomar un descanso.
repository
[Sustantivo]

a place or collection where things are stored for safekeeping

depósito, almacén

depósito, almacén

Ex: Art museums function as repositories, carefully preserving valuable works of art for public education and enjoyment for generations .Los museos de arte funcionan como **repositorios**, preservando cuidadosamente valiosas obras de arte para la educación y el disfrute del público durante generaciones.
to abrade
[Verbo]

to gradually consume or destroy through friction or erosion over time

desgastarse

desgastarse

Ex: The tires abraded against the rough road surface .Los neumáticos **se desgastaban** contra la superficie áspera de la carretera.
abrasive
[Adjetivo]

the act of receiving

recepción

recepción

hydraulic
[Adjetivo]

relating to the transmission or control of fluids under pressure within confined systems or machinery

hidráulico

hidráulico

Ex: Optimization of pressurized flows within marine vessels constitutes an active area of hydraulic study .La optimización de los flujos presurizados dentro de los buques marinos constituye un área activa de estudio **hidráulico**.
hydrodynamics
[Sustantivo]

the scientific study of the mechanics and dynamics of fluids like water and air in motion

hidrodinámica

hidrodinámica

Ex: An understanding of hydrodynamics is crucial in fields like naval architecture , fluid power systems , and hydraulics engineering .Un entendimiento de la **hidrodinámica** es crucial en campos como la arquitectura naval, los sistemas de potencia fluida y la ingeniería hidráulica.
hydroelectric
[Adjetivo]

relating to the electric power which is generated by the flow of water

hidroeléctrico

hidroeléctrico

Ex: Hydroelectric power is a renewable energy source that does not produce greenhouse gas emissions .La energía **hidroeléctrica** es una fuente de energía renovable que no produce emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero.
hydrometer
[Sustantivo]

a device used for measuring the specific gravity of liquids

hidrómetro

hidrómetro

Ex: Pool technicians check chlorine solution density with a hydrometer to balance chemical levels for safe swimming .Los técnicos de piscinas verifican la densidad de la solución de cloro con un **hidrómetro** para equilibrar los niveles químicos para una natación segura.
hydrostatics
[Sustantivo]

the study of pressures in static or non-flowing fluids

hidrostática

hidrostática

Ex: Principles of hydrostatics allowed engineers to accurately determine the thrust force generated by pressurized hydraulic fluids in heavy machinery .Los principios de la **hidrostática** permitieron a los ingenieros determinar con precisión la fuerza de empuje generada por los fluidos hidráulicos presurizados en maquinaria pesada.
hydrous
[Adjetivo]

containing or chemically combined with water

hídrico

hídrico

Ex: Nickel-iron meteorites contain detectable amounts of hydrous silicate phases from interactions between metallic alloys and hydrogen-rich fluids .Los meteoritos de níquel-hierro contienen cantidades detectables de fases de silicato **hidratado** por interacciones entre aleaciones metálicas y fluidos ricos en hidrógeno.
categorical
[Adjetivo]

relating to classifying concepts or objects based on the group they belong to, not specific attributes or positioning

categórico

categórico

Ex: Her argument was categorical, focusing on broad classifications rather than individual cases .Su argumento fue **categórico**, centrándose en clasificaciones amplias en lugar de casos individuales.
catalog
[Sustantivo]

a list of items in a particular category, especially one systematically arranged

catálogo

catálogo

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