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Lista de palabras SAT 4 - Lección 1

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to forebode

to predict that something bad is going to happen very soon

presagiar

presagiar

Ex: The eerie silence in the house seemed to forbode something terrible was about to occur. 

El silencio inquietante en la casa parecía presagiar que algo terrible estaba a punto de ocurrir.

forecastle
forecastle
[Sustantivo]

a part of a ship used as the crew’s quarters

castillo de proa

castillo de proa

Ex: During the storm, the crew took shelter in the forecastle, trying to stay safe from the violent waves. 

Durante la tormenta, la tripulación se refugió en el castillo de proa, intentando mantenerse a salvo de las olas violentas.

to foreclose

(of a bank) to take away someone's property because they have not repaid the money they borrowed from the bank in order to buy it

ejecutar

ejecutar

Ex: If the homeowner doesn't find a way to pay back the loan, the bank will foreclose on the property in the coming weeks. 

Si el propietario no encuentra una manera de pagar el préstamo, el banco embargará la propiedad en las próximas semanas.

forecourt
forecourt
[Sustantivo]

a large space in front of a building

patio delantero

patio delantero

Ex: The forecourt of the museum was bustling with visitors taking photos near the grand entrance. 

El atri del museo estaba lleno de visitantes tomando fotos cerca de la gran entrada.

to forego
to forego
[Verbo]

to go or to be before someone or something in time or place

preceder

preceder

Ex: In history, monarchs often forewent the reign of their ancestors, introducing new laws and customs. 

En la historia, los monarcas a menudo precedieron el reinado de sus antepasados, introduciendo nuevas leyes y costumbres.

forehead
forehead
[Sustantivo]

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hair

frente

frente

Ex: The doctor gently placed his hand on her forehead to check if she had a fever. 

El médico colocó suavemente su mano en su frente para comprobar si tenía fiebre.

foreknowledge
foreknowledge
[Sustantivo]

knowledge of an occurrence before it actually happens

presciencia

presciencia

Ex: Her foreknowledge of the upcoming changes allowed her to prepare ahead of time. 

Su preconocimiento de los próximos cambios le permitió prepararse con antelación.

foreman
foreman
[Sustantivo]

a male worker who watches over other workers and is often more experienced

capataz

capataz

Ex: The company will hire a foreman to supervise the new construction project next month. 

La empresa contratará a un capataz para supervisar el nuevo proyecto de construcción el próximo mes.

panache
panache
[Sustantivo]

a decorative plume or feather worn as a fashion accessory on hats or helmets

penacho

penacho

Ex: His Renaissance doublet featured a panache of ostrich plumes. 

Su jubón renacentista lucía un penacho de plumas de avestruz.

to pander
to pander
[Verbo]

to do what others want to please them, even when it is unnecessary or morally wrong

consentir

consentir

Ex: She might pander to the crowd during her speech, saying whatever they want to hear to gain their approval. 

Ella podría complacer a la multitud durante su discurso, diciendo lo que quieren escuchar para ganar su aprobación.

panegyric
panegyric
[Sustantivo]

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something

panegírico

panegírico

Ex: At the ceremony, the speaker delivered a heartfelt panegyric to honor the retiring professor’s lifetime of achievements. 

En la ceremonia, el orador pronunció un panegírico sincero para honrar los logros de toda la vida del profesor jubilado.

panoply
panoply
[Sustantivo]

an impressive collection of things

panoplia

panoplia

Ex: The store is showcasing a panoply of new gadgets, tempting customers with their advanced features. 

La tienda está exhibiendo una panoplia de nuevos gadgets, tentando a los clientes con sus características avanzadas.

impetus
impetus
[Sustantivo]

the force that causes something to move or to keep moving

ímpetu

ímpetu

Ex: The new law will provide the impetus needed to reduce carbon emissions nationwide. 

La nueva ley proporcionará el impulso necesario para reducir las emisiones de carbono en todo el país.

pantomime
pantomime
[Sustantivo]

a method of performance in which the performer uses body and hand gestures in order to suggest an idea or tell something without using words

pantomima

pantomima

Ex: The actor, performing a pantomime of a ship in a storm, moved his body with exaggerated gestures to depict the chaos. 

El actor, realizando una pantomima de un barco en una tormenta, movió su cuerpo con gestos exagerados para representar el caos.

impetuous
impetuous
[Adjetivo]

done swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

impulsivo

impulsivo

Ex: The impetuous adventurer set out on a dangerous journey without proper preparation or planning. 

El aventurero impulsivo se embarcó en un viaje peligroso sin la preparación o planificación adecuadas.

impetuosity
impetuosity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of acting quickly and without thinking carefully

impulsividad

impulsividad

Ex: Impetuosity often results in mistakes that could be avoided with patience. 

La impetuosidad a menudo resulta en errores que podrían evitarse con paciencia.

exigent
exigent
[Adjetivo]

expecting flawless and precise performance from other people

exigente

exigente

Ex: Working for such an exigent boss required constant attention to detail. 

Trabajar para un jefe tan exigente requería una atención constante a los detalles.

exigency
exigency
[Sustantivo]

an urgent affair to deal with

exigencia

exigencia

Ex: The manager, dealing with the exigency of a sudden staffing shortage, called in extra employees to cover the shifts. 

El gerente, al enfrentar la exigencia de una escasez repentina de personal, llamó a empleados adicionales para cubrir los turnos.

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