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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 often censored to prevent the release of sensitive information .Durante la guerra, los periódicos eran a menudo **censurados** para evitar la divulgación de información sensible.
censorious
[Adjetivo]

(of one's behavior) severely criticizing and disapproving

censurador

censurador

Ex: In the book club , the censorious member consistently found fault with the chosen novels , making discussions less enjoyable .En el club de lectura, el miembro **censurador** encontraba constantemente fallos en las novelas elegidas, haciendo las discusiones menos disfrutables.
censurable
[Adjetivo]

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

censurable

censurable

Ex: The politician 's censurable actions sparked public outrage and calls for accountability .Las acciones **censurables** del político provocaron indignación pública y llamados a rendir cuentas.
to censure
[Verbo]

to strongly criticize in an official manner

censurar

censurar

Ex: The mayor was censured by the city council for his controversial remarks .El alcalde fue **censurado** por el consejo municipal por sus comentarios controvertidos.
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 a barcarole sung by a gondolier .La romántica velada en Venecia estuvo acompañada por la suave melodía de una **barcarola** cantada por un gondolero.
bard
[Sustantivo]

a person who writes pieces of poetry and stories

bardo, vate

bardo, vate

Ex: At the festival , the bard captivated the audience with a lively performance of traditional songs .En el festival, el **bardo** cautivó al público con una animada interpretación de canciones tradicionales.
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 a virtu of carefully selected paintings and sculptures .Su hogar estaba adornado con una **virtu** de pinturas y esculturas cuidadosamente seleccionadas.
virtual
[Adjetivo]

very similar to the actual thing in almost every way

virtual

virtual

Ex: Her virtual experience of the concert felt almost as real as being there in person .Su experiencia **virtual** del concierto se sintió casi tan real como estar allí en persona.
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 a virtuoso, captivating the audience with a flawless performance .El joven pianista resultó ser un **virtuoso**, cautivando a la audiencia con una actuación impecable.
to propel
[Verbo]

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

propulsar

propulsar

Ex: The player 's throw propelled the baseball toward the batter , moving it quickly through the air .El lanzamiento del jugador **impulsó** la pelota de béisbol hacia el bateador, moviéndola rápidamente por el aire.
propellant
[Sustantivo]

a substance that helps something move forward

propelente

propelente

Ex: The firefighter used a foam with a special propellant to quickly extinguish the flames .El bombero usó una espuma con un **propulsor** especial para apagar rápidamente las llamas.
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 advanced propeller design allowed it to navigate silently beneath the ocean 's surface .El diseño avanzado de la hélice del submarino le permitió navegar en silencio bajo la superficie del océano.
to debunk
[Verbo]

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

ridiculizar

ridiculizar

Ex: In his documentary , the filmmaker aimed to debunk conspiracy theories surrounding a famous historical event .En su documental, el cineasta buscó **desacreditar** las teorías de conspiración que rodean un famoso evento histórico.
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.El profesor asumió la tarea de **desacreditar** los conceptos erróneos comunes en su campo durante sus conferencias informativas.
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 through imitation, adapting and incorporating elements from iconic styles into their own creations .En la industria de la moda, los diseñadores a veces encuentran inspiración a través de la **imitación**, adaptando e incorporando elementos de estilos icónicos en sus propias creaciones.
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 professional imitator to entertain the viewers with celebrity impersonations .El presentador del programa de entrevistas mostró su versatilidad al invitar a un **imitador** profesional para entretener a los espectadores con imitaciones de celebridades.
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.Durante la era **mercantil**, las naciones competían por establecer colonias y asegurar recursos valiosos para el comercio.
mercenary
[Adjetivo]

motivated by financial gain or material rewards

mercenario

mercenario

Ex: The mercenary motives behind the investment scheme became evident when the promised returns failed to materialize .Los motivos **mercenarios** detrás del esquema de inversión se hicieron evidentes cuando los rendimientos prometidos no se materializaron.
perfidy
[Sustantivo]

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

perfidia

perfidia

Ex: The historic treaty violation marked an egregious perfidy between the two nations .La violación del tratado histórico marcó una **perfidia** atroz entre las dos naciones.
perfidious
[Adjetivo]

relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal

pérfido

pérfido

Ex: The novel depicted a perfidious character who deceived everyone around him .La novela representaba a un personaje **pérfido** que engañaba a todos a su alrededor.
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