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Lista de palabras SAT 4 - Lección 9

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expediency
[Sustantivo]

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

conveniencia

conveniencia

Ex: In this caseexpediency led to a solution that worked in the short term , but caused longer-term problems .
expedient
[Adjetivo]

helpful in a way that serves one's personal interests

conveniente

conveniente

Ex: It expedient for him to agree with the proposal , knowing it would further his career prospects .
to expend
[Verbo]

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

agotar

agotar

Ex: The soldiers were careful not expend their limited ammunition unnecessarily .
inclement
[Adjetivo]

showing no kindness or mercy

inclemente

inclemente

Ex: His inclement tone cut through the room, making everyone feel uneasy and unwanted.
inclination
[Sustantivo]

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

inclinación

inclinación

Ex: With inclination of the body , he signaled his agreement without speaking a word .
inclusive
[Adjetivo]

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

incluido

incluido

Ex: inclusive recreational program offered activities and events that catered to people of all abilities and interests .
myopia
[Sustantivo]

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

miopía

miopía

Ex: myopia prevented him from enjoying long-distance sports like soccer and tennis .
myriad
[Sustantivo]

a vast and varied quantity of things or people

miríada

miríada

Ex: The garden boasted myriad of colorful flowers and plants .
punctilio
[Sustantivo]

the act of firmly respecting polite behavior in society

detalle nimio

detalle nimio

Ex: The butlerpunctilio in following every rule of etiquette made him the epitome of professionalism .
punctilious
[Adjetivo]

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

detallista

detallista

Ex: Despite the casual setting , punctilious behavior remained consistent and formal .
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: As a pundit, his opinions on global politics were always eagerly anticipated by viewers .
pungent
[Adjetivo]

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

cáustico

cáustico

Ex: The pungent edge of the thorn made it easy to puncture the surface of the plant.
punitive
[Adjetivo]

intended to punish or discipline someone for wrongdoing

punitivo

punitivo

Ex: The punitive damages awarded in the lawsuit aimed to deter similar misconduct in the future.
to suffuse
[Verbo]

to gradually fill something, typically with a quality or emotion

cubrir

cubrir

Ex: As they reminisced about the past , a bittersweet suffused their conversation .
to suffice
[Verbo]

to be enough or adequate for a particular purpose or requirement

ser suficiente

ser suficiente

Ex: The basic features of the software suffice for most users' needs.
sufferance
[Sustantivo]

toleration of difficult situations

tolerancia

tolerancia

Ex: The soldiers faced harsh conditions sufferance, understanding that their duty required patience .
genteel
[Adjetivo]

characterized by refined manners, elegance, and high social standing

gentil

gentil

Ex: She carried herself with genteel charm that endeared her to all who met her .
gentile
[Adjetivo]

not of a Jewish faith

gentil

gentil

Ex: The school had a mix of Jewish gentile students , fostering a diverse learning environment .
manumission
[Sustantivo]

the act of a slave owner freeing their slaves

manumisión

manumisión

Ex: The wealthy landowner 's decision to manumission to his slaves was met with mixed reactions from the community .
manufacturer
[Sustantivo]

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

fabricante

fabricante

Ex: A well-known manufacturer launched a line of eco-friendly products for children .
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