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Lista de palabras SAT 4 - Lección 14

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pathos
[Sustantivo]

a quality that evokes deep emotions, particularly feelings of pity, sorrow, or empathy

patetismo

patetismo

Ex: Her performance on stage conveyed a raw pathos that resonated with the audience 's emotions .Su actuación en el escenario transmitió un **pathos** crudo que resonó con las emociones del público.
pathology
[Sustantivo]

a branch of medical science primarily focusing on the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury

patología

patología

Ex: The pathologist specializes in forensic pathology, examining evidence from crime scenes to determine the cause of death.El **patólogo** se especializa en patología forense, examinando evidencia de escenas del crimen para determinar la causa de la muerte.
stripling
[Sustantivo]

a young man who has not grown up enough to be considered an adult

joven

joven

Ex: Despite being a mere stripling, he showed remarkable courage on the battlefield .A pesar de ser un **joven**, mostró un valor notable en el campo de batalla.
stringent
[Adjetivo]

(of a law, regulation, rule, etc.) extremely limiting and strict

riguroso, estricto

riguroso, estricto

Ex: The environmental group pushed for more stringent laws to protect endangered species .El grupo ambiental presionó para que se implementen leyes más **estrictas** para proteger las especies en peligro de extinción.
stricture
[Sustantivo]

a severe criticism of something or someone

restricción

restricción

Ex: They will likely issue a formal stricture against the company for its unethical practices .Es probable que emitan una **crítica** formal contra la empresa por sus prácticas poco éticas.
dishonest
[Adjetivo]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

deshonesto, poco honrado

deshonesto, poco honrado

Ex: She felt betrayed by her friend 's dishonest behavior , which included spreading rumors behind her back .Se sintió traicionada por el comportamiento **deshonesto** de su amigo, que incluía difundir rumores a sus espaldas.
discrete
[Adjetivo]

individually separate and easily identifiable

separado

separado

Ex: The colors on the spectrum are discrete, with each hue being distinct from the others .Los colores del espectro son **discretos**, con cada tono siendo distinto de los demás.
discretion
[Sustantivo]

the power or freedom of making decisions in a particular situation

discreción

discreción

Ex: Many argued that too much discretion in law enforcement can lead to inconsistent outcomes .Muchos argumentaron que demasiada **discreción** en la aplicación de la ley puede llevar a resultados inconsistentes.

to identify or perceive differences between two or more things, people, or ideas

discriminar

discriminar

Ex: To succeed , one must discriminate between useful information and noise .Para tener éxito, uno debe **discriminar** entre la información útil y el ruido.
to disdain
[Verbo]

to think of someone as unworthy of respect and attention

despreciar

despreciar

Ex: The professor was known to disdain students who did n’t meet his exacting standards .El profesor era conocido por **desdeñar** a los estudiantes que no cumplían con sus exigentes estándares.
disheveled
[Adjetivo]

having an untidy appearance

despeinado

despeinado

Ex: He always looked disheveled, even after spending hours getting ready in the morning .Siempre parecía **desaliñado**, incluso después de pasar horas arreglándose por la mañana.
to disrobe
[Verbo]

to remove one's clothing

desvestir

desvestir

Ex: Ceremonial rituals often involve participants disrobing as a symbolic gesture .Los rituales ceremoniales a menudo implican que los participantes se **desnuden** como un gesto simbólico.

to torture someone physically

torturar

torturar

Ex: His captors excruciated him with unbearable pain during the long hours of torture .Sus captores lo **atormentaron** con un dolor insoportable durante las largas horas de tortura.
excusable
[Adjetivo]

able to be forgiven

perdonable

perdonable

Ex: He argued that his actions were excusable, given the lack of guidance at the time .Argumentó que sus acciones eran **excusables**, dado la falta de orientación en ese momento.
exegesis
[Sustantivo]

an interpretation and thorough explanation of a piece of writing, particularly a religious one

exégesis

exégesis

Ex: The exegesis of the religious manuscript shed light on its complex doctrines .**La exégesis** del manuscrito religioso arrojó luz sobre sus complejas doctrinas.
executor
[Sustantivo]

an institution or person assigned to make sure all the contents of a will are carried out

albacea, testamentario

albacea, testamentario

Ex: The executor had to work with several institutions to ensure the smooth transfer of assets .**El albacea** tuvo que trabajar con varias instituciones para garantizar la transferencia sin problemas de los activos.
humane
[Adjetivo]

showing compassion, kindness, and consideration towards others

humano, humanitario

humano, humanitario

Ex: He believes in a humane approach to criminal justice , focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment .Él cree en un enfoque **humano** de la justicia penal, centrándose en la rehabilitación más que en el castigo.
humanitarian
[Adjetivo]

involved in or related to helping people who are in need to improve their living conditions

humanitario

humanitario

Ex: Humanitarian initiatives focus on promoting human rights , alleviating poverty , and providing sustainable solutions to global challenges .Las iniciativas **humanitarias** se centran en promover los derechos humanos, aliviar la pobreza y proporcionar soluciones sostenibles a los desafíos globales.

to make more civilized and suitable for people

humanizar

humanizar

Ex: The government aimed to humanize the prison system by focusing on rehabilitation over punishment .El gobierno pretendía **humanizar** el sistema penitenciario centrándose en la rehabilitación en lugar del castigo.
deshabille
[Sustantivo]

the state of being clothed only partly or carelessly

desnudez

desnudez

Ex: The guest arrived in deshabille, his shirt untucked and sleeves rolled up carelessly .El invitado llegó en **deshabillé**, con la camisa desaliñada y las mangas enrolladas descuidadamente.
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