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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 3 - Lección 5

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to censor
[Verbo]

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

censurar

Ex: During wartime , newspapers were censored to prevent the release of sensitive information .
censorious
[Adjetivo]

(of one's behavior) severely criticizing and disapproving

censurador

censurador

Ex: In the book club , censorious member consistently found fault with the chosen novels , making discussions less enjoyable .
censurable
[Adjetivo]

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

censurable

censurable

Ex: The politiciancensurable actions sparked public outrage and calls for accountability .
to censure
[Verbo]

to strongly criticize in an official manner

censurar

censurar

Ex: The mayor censured by the city council for his controversial remarks .
barcarole
[Sustantivo]

a song traditionally sung by boat rowers in Venice

barcarola

barcarola

Ex: The romantic evening in Venice was accompanied by the gentle melody of barcarole sung by a gondolier .
bard
[Sustantivo]

a person who writes pieces of poetry and stories

bardo, vate

bardo, vate

Ex: At the festival , bard captivated the audience with a lively performance of traditional songs .
virtu
[Sustantivo]

a great appreciation and interest in beautiful and artistic items

amor por objetos finos

amor por objetos finos

Ex: Her home was adorned with virtu of carefully selected paintings and sculptures .
virtual
[Adjetivo]

very similar to the actual thing in almost every way

virtual

virtual

Ex: virtual experience of the concert felt almost as real as being there in person .
virtuoso
[Sustantivo]

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

virtuoso

virtuoso

Ex: The young pianist proved to be virtuoso, captivating the audience with a flawless performance .
to propel
[Verbo]

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

propulsar

propulsar

Ex: The player 's propelled the baseball toward the batter , moving it quickly through the air .
propellant
[Sustantivo]

a substance that helps something move forward

propelente

propelente

Ex: The firefighter used a foam with a propellant to quickly extinguish the flames .
propeller
[Sustantivo]

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

hélice

hélice

Ex: The submarine 's propeller design allowed it to navigate silently beneath the ocean 's surface .
to debunk
[Verbo]

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

ridiculizar

ridiculizar

Ex: In his documentary , the filmmaker aimed debunk conspiracy theories surrounding a famous historical event .
debunking
[Sustantivo]

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

desmentir

desmentir

Ex: The professor took on the task of debunking common misconceptions in his field during his informative lectures.
imitation
[Sustantivo]

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

imitación

imitación

Ex: In the fashion industry , designers sometimes find inspiration imitation, adapting and incorporating elements from iconic styles into their own creations .
imitator
[Sustantivo]

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

imitador

imitador

Ex: The talk show host showcased his versatility by inviting a imitator to entertain the viewers with celebrity impersonations .
mercantile
[Adjetivo]

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

mercantil

mercantil

Ex: During the mercantile era, nations competed to establish colonies and secure valuable resources for trade.
mercenary
[Adjetivo]

motivated by financial gain or material rewards

mercenario

mercenario

Ex: mercenary motives behind the investment scheme became evident when the promised returns failed to materialize .
perfidy
[Sustantivo]

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

perfidia

perfidia

Ex: The historic treaty violation marked an perfidy between the two nations .
perfidious
[Adjetivo]

relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal

pérfido

pérfido

Ex: The novel depicted perfidious character who deceived everyone around him .
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