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Lista de palabras SAT 4 - Lección 17

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to officially take possession or control of something, typically for military or governmental purposes, often without the consent of the owner

requisar

requisar

Ex: In times of war , authorities have the power to commandeer resources necessary for defense efforts .En tiempos de guerra, las autoridades tienen el poder de **requisar** los recursos necesarios para los esfuerzos de defensa.

to recall and show respect for an important person, event, etc. from the past with an action or in a ceremony

conmemorar

conmemorar

Ex: The festival was held to commemorate the region ’s rich cultural heritage .El festival se celebró para **conmemorar** el rico patrimonio cultural de la región.
to commend
[Verbo]

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

recomendar

recomendar

Ex: The food critic commended the restaurant to readers for its innovative cuisine and attentive service .El crítico gastronómico **elogió** el restaurante a los lectores por su cocina innovadora y su servicio atento.
commensurate
[Adjetivo]

suitable in comparison to something else, like quality, extent, size, etc.

proporcional

proporcional

Ex: The quality of the product is commensurate with its high price .La calidad del producto es **proporcionada** a su alto precio.
commentary
[Sustantivo]

a series of explanations or critiques that offer insights or interpretations on a subject or text

comentario

comentario

Ex: The teacher ’s commentary on the essay provided valuable feedback for improvement .El **comentario** del profesor sobre el ensayo proporcionó comentarios valiosos para mejorar.

to thoroughly mix different things together

mezclarse

mezclarse

Ex: The gardener carefully commingled different types of soil to create optimal conditions for plant growth .El jardinero **mezcló** cuidadosamente diferentes tipos de suelo para crear condiciones óptimas para el crecimiento de las plantas.

to officially prepare a warship for active duty

nombrar oficial

nombrar oficial

Ex: The commander oversaw the efforts to commission the fleet ’s flagship .El comandante supervisó los esfuerzos para **poner en servicio** el buque insignia de la flota.
commitment
[Sustantivo]

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

compromiso

compromiso

Ex: Volunteering at the shelter every weekend showed her deep commitment to helping those in need .Ser voluntaria en el refugio cada fin de semana mostró su profundo **compromiso** por ayudar a los necesitados.
committal
[Sustantivo]

the formal act of sending a person to a mental health facility, prison, or similar institution, often following legal proceedings

internamiento

internamiento

Ex: The committal proceedings were marked by emotional testimony as family members pleaded for leniency in sentencing.Los procedimientos de **compromiso** estuvieron marcados por testimonios emocionales mientras los familiares suplicaban por clemencia en la sentencia.
commotion
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and noisy confusion

conmoción

conmoción

Ex: The police arrived quickly after the commotion was heard in the alleyway .La policía llegó rápidamente después de que se escuchó la **conmoción** en el callejón.
to commute
[Verbo]

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

viajar diariamente al trabajo

viajar diariamente al trabajo

Ex: Despite the distance , the flexible work hours allow employees to commute during off-peak times .A pesar de la distancia, las horas de trabajo flexibles permiten a los empleados **desplazarse** durante las horas de menor actividad.
disobedience
[Sustantivo]

refusal to obey someone with authority

desobediencia

desobediencia

Ex: Disobedience against authority figures can be a sign of deeper societal unrest .La **desobediencia** contra las figuras de autoridad puede ser un signo de un malestar social más profundo.
disobedient
[Adjetivo]

refusing or failing to follow rules, orders, or instructions, often showing resistance to authority

desobediente

desobediente

Ex: The company 's disobedient employee faced disciplinary action for not adhering to workplace policies .El empleado **desobediente** de la empresa enfrentó acciones disciplinarias por no adherirse a las políticas del lugar de trabajo.
to disown
[Verbo]

to refuse to acknowledge or deny any connection or identification with someone, typically resulting in the termination of familial or personal ties

repudiar

repudiar

Ex: Some families may disown members who marry against cultural or social expectations .Algunas familias pueden **repudiar** a los miembros que se casan en contra de las expectativas culturales o sociales.

to speak negatively about someone, often shaming them

menospreciar, despreciar

menospreciar, despreciar

Ex: It is important that we not disparage others based on superficial judgments .Es importante que no **despreciemos** a los demás en base a juicios superficiales.
dispassionate
[Adjetivo]

not letting one's emotions influence one's judgment and decisions, thus able to stay rational and fair

desapasionado

desapasionado

Ex: The report was written in a dispassionate tone , providing a balanced view of the situation .El informe fue escrito en un tono **desapasionado**, proporcionando una visión equilibrada de la situación.

to stop or prevent something from happening

impedir

impedir

Ex: The proposed changes are designed to preclude future financial crises .Los cambios propuestos están diseñados para **impedir** futuras crisis financieras.
precocious
[Adjetivo]

(of a child) displaying developed abilities or mental qualities at an unusually young age

precoz

precoz

Ex: A precocious interest in science led him to conduct his own experiments at a very young age .Un interés **precoz** por la ciencia lo llevó a realizar sus propios experimentos a una edad muy temprana.
precursor
[Sustantivo]

someone or something that comes before another of the same type, acting as a sign of what will come next

precursor

precursor

Ex: Her innovative ideas were a precursor to the technological breakthroughs of the 21st century .Sus ideas innovadoras fueron un **precursor** de los avances tecnológicos del siglo XXI.
to precede
[Verbo]

to appear or occur before something else in a sequence or arrangement

preceder

preceder

Ex: The letter A precedes the letter B in the alphabet .La letra A **precede** a la letra B en el alfabeto.
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