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Lista de palabras SAT 4 - Lección 8

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to probe
[Verbo]

to examine or look for something, particularly using a small long instrument

sondar

sondar

Ex: probed the genetic makeup of the rare species to understand its evolutionary history .
probate
[Sustantivo]

a process in which the validity of a will is legally proved

validación testamentaria

validación testamentaria

Ex: After his passing , the executor filed the will probate in the local court .
probity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

probidad

probidad

Ex: probity in handling the company ’s finances earned him widespread respect .
to augment
[Verbo]

to add to something's value, effect, size, or amount

aumentar

aumentar

Ex: The city plans augment public transportation services in the coming years .
august
[Adjetivo]

impressive and worthy of respect

augusto

augusto

similitude
[Sustantivo]

resemblance between people or things

similitud

similitud

Ex: similitude between the ancient artifact and modern designs amazed the archaeologists .

to match the same qualities as someone or something

simular

simular

Ex: The medical students practiced on a mannequin simulates human responses during surgery .
simile
[Sustantivo]

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

símil

símil

Ex: The poet 's use of simile comparing the stars to diamonds in the sky adds a touch of beauty and sparkle to the nighttime landscape .
simultaneous
[Adjetivo]

taking place at precisely the same time

simultáneo

simultáneo

Ex: The conference simultaneous translation into multiple languages to accommodate international attendees .

to confuse someone, causing them to feel disoriented or unable to think clearly

desconcertar

desconcertar

Ex: The unfamiliar discombobulated the new employees , making it hard for them to adjust .

to unsettle someone, causing them to become stressed or lose their confidence

desconcertar

desconcertar

Ex: The unusual behavior of the usually calm disconcerted the entire office .
disconsolate
[Adjetivo]

so sad that makes comforting very difficult

desconsolado

desconsolado

Ex: Even with her family around her , she disconsolate, unable to shake off the sadness .
discontinuance
[Sustantivo]

the act of stopping something

suspensión

suspensión

Ex: Due to financial constraints , discontinuance of the project was inevitable .
discreet
[Adjetivo]

careful and modest in behavior, showing wise self-restraint and avoiding unnecessary attention

discreto

discreto

Ex: She handled the situation discreet tact , ensuring that no one felt embarrassed or uncomfortable .
discrepant
[Adjetivo]

having no agreement with something

discrepante

discrepante

asunder
[Adverbio]

into separate pieces

en pedazos

en pedazos

Ex: The rivalry between the two factions threatened to tear the asunder.
astute
[Adjetivo]

having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

astuto

astuto

Ex: The managerastute leadership skills guided the team through challenging projects .
to assuage
[Verbo]

to satisfy the feeling of thirst or hunger

aplacar, satisfacer

aplacar, satisfacer

Ex: The fruit juice assuaged her thirst , making her feel refreshed .
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