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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 3 - Lección 10

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acerbic
[Adjetivo]

having a sour, bitter, and acidic taste that is often unpleasant

acre

acre

acetate
[Sustantivo]

a fabric made of the combination of long, thin strands of a specific chemical compound called cellulose acetate

acetato

acetato

acetic
[Adjetivo]

having an acidic nature like vinegar

acético

acético

epigram
[Sustantivo]

a saying that coveys an idea in a manner that is short and witty

epigrama

epigrama

epilogue
[Sustantivo]

a concluding part added at the end of a novel, play, etc.

epílogo

epílogo

Epiphany
[Sustantivo]

the event of manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Magi

Epifanía

Epifanía

Ex: Epiphany is a time for believers to reflect on the universal nature of Christ 's mission and to seek the presence of God in their own lives , as the Magi sought and found the Christ child .
parameter
[Sustantivo]

(mathematical) a fixed and well-defined number in calculating a curve that can differ in order to reach similar curves

parámetro

parámetro

paramount
[Adjetivo]

holding a dominant rank, authority, or influence in a particular system or hierarchy

primordial

primordial

Ex: paramount law in the country guarantees freedom of speech .
paramour
[Sustantivo]

a lover, especially one in a secret or illicit relationship

barragana

barragana

paraphernalia
[Sustantivo]

a collection of various equipment used for a particular task

parafernalia

parafernalia

to express the meaning of something written or spoken with a different choice of words

parafrasear

parafrasear

Ex: The teacher encouraged students paraphrase the poem , emphasizing their interpretation of the verses .
somnambulist
[Sustantivo]

a person who suffers from an abnormal condition in which they walk around during sleep

sonámbulo

sonámbulo

somniferous
[Adjetivo]

causing a person to feel sleepy

somnífero

somnífero

somnolent
[Adjetivo]

feeling sleepy as a result of exhaustion or drug consumption

somnoliento

somnoliento

insomnia
[Sustantivo]

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

insomnio

insomnio

Ex: Despite feeling exhausted , insomnia made it impossible for him to get a good night 's rest .
penitence
[Sustantivo]

the action of feeling or expressing regret

arrepentimiento

arrepentimiento

penitent
[Adjetivo]

feeling or expressing remorse

arrepentido, penitente

arrepentido, penitente

penitential
[Adjetivo]

regretful for doing something wrong

penitencial

penitencial

latent
[Adjetivo]

not evident, active, or discovered yet

latente

latente

latency
[Sustantivo]

a state where a quality or trait exists but is not actively expressed at the moment

latencia

latencia

Ex: Within the company , there was a period of latency until a creative workshop sparked a wave of inventive ideas from the team members .
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