Habilidades de Palabras SAT 2 - Lección 38

the cylindrical lower portion of a tree located above the roots and below the branches

tronco

a spanish dance that involves intricate footwork and graceful, flirtatious movements

bolero

a specialized type of plant fruit or capsule containing seeds that splits open at maturity, such as cotton or flax

cápsula

to enhance the strength or effect of something

reforzar

to enforce a type of payment, such as fees, taxes, or fines and collect them

recaudar

a way of speaking, acting, or conveying information in a lighthearted style without gravity

levedad

to rise and float in air, as if by magic or without any physical support

levitar

the single most massive, formidable or mighty example of its kind

leviatán

filled with grief and sorrow

triste

a person or entity that bestows something, such as property, rights, or privileges, to another through a legal document

otorgante

an individual, organization, or other entity that receives funds or other resources through agreement or contract

cesionario

to have doubts, reservations, or uncertainties about relying on someone or something

desconfiar de

to portray imperfectly or incorrectly without deceitful intent

tergiversar

an imperfect or incorrect portrayal resulting from misunderstanding, incomplete data, or unintentional errors

tergiversación

to arrange an item in a way that is improper based on conventions, standards, or designated positioning

perder

incompetent or ineffective governance of a country, organization, or domain

desgobierno

to use something improperly or incorrectly

utilizar mal

to inadequately direct something due to negligence or poor decision-making

gestionar mal