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Lista de palabras SAT 4 - Lección 8

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to probe
to probe
[Verbo]

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

sondar

sondar

Ex: Engineers probed the structure of the bridge to identify any weaknesses or signs of deterioration. 
probate
probate
[Sustantivo]

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

validación testamentaria

validación testamentaria

Ex: The family hired a lawyer to guide them through the probate of their grandfather's will. 
probity
probity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

probidad

probidad

Ex: The judge was known for her unwavering probity and fairness. 
to augment
to augment
[Verbo]

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

aumentar

aumentar

Ex: She augments her income by taking on freelance projects. 
august
august
[Adjetivo]

impressive and worthy of respect

augusto

augusto

Ex: The august architecture of the ancient cathedral left visitors in awe. 
similitude
similitude
[Sustantivo]

resemblance between people or things

similitud

similitud

Ex: The similitude between the twins was so strong that even their close friends often confused them. 
to simulate

to match the same qualities as someone or something

simular

simular

Ex: Virtual reality technology can simulate real-world environments for training purposes. 
simile
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 used a simile to compare the clouds to cotton candy, painting a vivid picture of their fluffy, ethereal appearance. 
simultaneous
simultaneous
[Adjetivo]

taking place at precisely the same time

simultáneo

simultáneo

Ex: The two teams scored simultaneous goals, resulting in a tie game. 
to discombobulate

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

desconcertar

desconcertar

Ex: The intricate maze of corridors in the old mansion discombobulated the visitors, leaving them unsure of which way to go. 
to disconcert

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

desconcertar

desconcertar

Ex: The sudden change in plans disconcerted the entire team, who had prepared for the original schedule. 
disconsolate
disconsolate
[Adjetivo]

so sad that makes comforting very difficult

desconsolado

desconsolado

Ex: After hearing the news of her best friend’s departure, she felt disconsolate and unable to speak. 
discontinuance
discontinuance
[Sustantivo]

the act of stopping something

suspensión

suspensión

Ex: His sudden discontinuance of the project caught everyone by surprise, especially his team. 
discreet
discreet
[Adjetivo]

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

discreto

discreto

Ex: She handled the delicate situation with discreet diplomacy, avoiding unnecessary conflict. 
discrepant
discrepant
[Adjetivo]

having no agreement with something

discrepante

discrepante

Ex: The discrepant data from the two experiments led to confusion about the results. 
asunder
asunder
[Adverbio]

into separate pieces

en pedazos

en pedazos

Ex: The explosion tore the building asunder, scattering debris everywhere. 
astute
astute
[Adjetivo]

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

astuto

astuto

Ex: Having an astute understanding of business, she made shrewd investment decisions. 
to assuage
to assuage
[Verbo]

to satisfy the feeling of thirst or hunger

saciar, calmar

saciar, calmar

Ex: The cold water helped to assuage his thirst after the long hike. 
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