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Lista de palabras SAT 4 - Lección 9

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expediency
expediency
[Sustantivo]

the situation in which some action is useful or necessary, even if it is not morally acceptable

conveniencia

conveniencia

Ex: Sometimes, expediency forces people to make difficult decisions that go against their values. 

A veces, la conveniencia obliga a las personas a tomar decisiones difíciles que van en contra de sus valores.

expedient
expedient
[Adjetivo]

helpful in a way that serves one's personal interests

conveniente

conveniente

Ex: His expedient decision to cover up the mistake only benefited him in the short term. 

Su decisión oportunista de ocultar el error solo lo benefició a corto plazo.

to expend
to expend
[Verbo]

to consume or spend resources, energy, or time for a specific purpose

agotar

agotar

Ex: They decided not to expend any more resources on the failing project. 

Decidieron no gastar más recursos en el proyecto fallido.

inclement
inclement
[Adjetivo]

showing no kindness or mercy

inclemente

inclemente

Ex: His inclement behavior towards his employees created a toxic work environment. 

Su comportamiento inclemente hacia sus empleados creó un ambiente laboral tóxico.

inclination
inclination
[Sustantivo]

the act of bending one's body or usually one's head forward

inclinación

inclinación

Ex: The teacher gave a gentle inclination of her head to signal the students to start working. 

El profesor hizo una inclinación suave de la cabeza para indicar a los estudiantes que comenzaran a trabajar.

inclusive
inclusive
[Adjetivo]

including everything or everyone, without excluding any particular group or element

incluido

incluido

Ex: The inclusive workplace culture promoted equality and diversity, creating a supportive environment for employees. 

La cultura laboral inclusiva promovió la igualdad y la diversidad, creando un entorno de apoyo para los empleados.

myopia
myopia
[Sustantivo]

an eye condition in which one is not able to see distant objects clearly

miopía

miopía

Ex: The doctor suggested she get her eyes checked regularly to monitor the progression of her myopia. 

El médico sugirió que se revisara los ojos regularmente para monitorear la progresión de su miopía.

myriad
myriad
[Sustantivo]

a vast and varied quantity of things or people

miríada

miríada

Ex: The festival featured a myriad of activities for people of all ages. 

El festival presentó una miríada de actividades para personas de todas las edades.

punctilio
punctilio
[Sustantivo]

the act of firmly respecting polite behavior in society

detalle nimio

detalle nimio

Ex: The senator’s punctilio in adhering to parliamentary procedures demonstrated her respect for the institution. 

El punctilio del senador al adherirse a los procedimientos parlamentarios demostró su respeto por la institución.

punctilious
punctilious
[Adjetivo]

paying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail

detallista

detallista

Ex: At the meeting, his punctilious notes captured every point discussed. 

En la reunión, sus notas puntillosas capturaron cada punto discutido.

pundit
pundit
[Sustantivo]

a person who knows a lot about a particular subject and is often asked to share their opinion on the matter in public

experto

experto

Ex: The pundit’s analysis of the market trends helped many investors make informed decisions. 

El análisis del experto sobre las tendencias del mercado ayudó a muchos inversores a tomar decisiones informadas.

pungent
pungent
[Adjetivo]

capable of causing injury or damage due to a sharp or pointed quality

cáustico

cáustico

Ex: The pungent barbs on the animal's tail could inflict serious injuries if provoked. 

Las púas afiladas en la cola del animal podrían infligir heridas graves si se provocan.

punitive
punitive
[Adjetivo]

intended to punish or discipline someone for wrongdoing

punitivo

punitivo

Ex: The school has a policy of punitive action for students caught cheating on exams. 

La escuela tiene una política de acción punitiva para los estudiantes sorprendidos haciendo trampa en los exámenes.

to suffuse
to suffuse
[Verbo]

to gradually fill something, typically with a quality or emotion

cubrir

cubrir

Ex: The music was designed to suffuse the audience with a sense of nostalgia and longing. 

La música fue diseñada para imbuir a la audiencia con un sentimiento de nostalgia y anhelo.

to suffice
to suffice
[Verbo]

to be enough or adequate for a particular purpose or requirement

ser suficiente

ser suficiente

Ex: Will one coat of paint suffice, or should we apply another layer? 

¿Bastará con una mano de pintura, o deberíamos aplicar otra capa?

sufferance
sufferance
[Sustantivo]

toleration of difficult situations

tolerancia

tolerancia

Ex: Despite the endless paperwork, the manager handled it with sufferance, knowing the importance of the task. 

A pesar del papeleo interminable, el gerente lo manejó con tolerancia, conociendo la importancia de la tarea.

genteel
genteel
[Adjetivo]

characterized by refined manners, elegance, and high social standing

gentil

gentil

Ex: His genteel upbringing instilled in him a deep appreciation for art and culture. 

Su crianza refinada le inculcó un profundo aprecio por el arte y la cultura.

gentile
gentile
[Adjetivo]

not of a Jewish faith

gentil

gentil

Ex: In many ancient texts, gentile nations were often contrasted with the Jewish people. 

En muchos textos antiguos, las naciones gentiles a menudo se contrastaban con el pueblo judío.

manumission
manumission
[Sustantivo]

the act of a slave owner freeing their slaves

manumisión

manumisión

Ex: Many slaves dreamt of manumission, hoping one day to be granted the liberty they deserved. 

Muchos esclavos soñaban con la manumisión, esperando algún día ser concedidos la libertad que merecían.

manufacturer
manufacturer
[Sustantivo]

a person, company, or country that produces large numbers of products

fabricante

fabricante

Ex: The manufacturer faced delays due to supply chain issues but managed to recover quickly. 

El fabricante enfrentó retrasos debido a problemas en la cadena de suministro pero logró recuperarse rápidamente.

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