Habilidades de Palabras SAT 3 - Lección 5

to remove parts of something such as a book, movie, etc. and prevent the public from accessing them for political, moral, or religious purposes

censurar

(of one's behavior) severely criticizing and disapproving

censurador

deserving blame or criticism for being wrong, harmful, or immoral

censurable

to strongly criticize in an official manner

censurar

a song traditionally sung by boat rowers in Venice

barcarola

a person who writes pieces of poetry and stories

bardo, vate

a great appreciation and interest in beautiful and artistic items

amor por objetos finos

very similar to the actual thing in almost every way

virtual

a person who is exceptionally skilled and talented in a field such as sports

virtuoso

to drive, push, or cause to move forward or onward

propulsar

a substance that helps something move forward

propelente

a rotating mechanical device that moves through air or water, creating forward motion for vehicles like aircraft or boats

hélice

to reveal the exaggeration or falseness of a belief, claim, idea, etc.

ridiculizar

the act of revealing and disproving false beliefs, ideas, etc.

desmentir

the act of replicating or trying to replicate the actions of another person

imitación

an individual who replicates the actions, expressions, or speech of someone else

imitador

related to the old-fashioned way of doing business including its ideas and practices

mercantil

motivated by financial gain or material rewards

mercenario

the act of intentionally betraying someone or something's trust in one

perfidia

relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal

pérfido