Lista de palabras SAT 4 - Lección 23

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vocable

[Sustantivo]

any written or spoken word considered as a series of letters and sounds, regardless of its meaning

vocablo

Ex: In some tribal languages , vocables are used in chants that hold significance beyond their literal meaning .En algunos idiomas tribales, los **vocablos** se utilizan en cantos que tienen un significado más allá de su sentido literal.

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vocation

[Sustantivo]

a particular occupation which one finds worthy and is trained for

vocación

Ex: His vocation as a writer allowed him to express his creativity while helping others understand complex issues .Su **vocación** como escritor le permitió expresar su creatividad mientras ayudaba a otros a entender problemas complejos.

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schism

[Sustantivo]

a division between a group of people caused by their disagreement over beliefs or views

cisma

Ex: The ideological schism between the two factions was evident in their conflicting statements .La **escisión** ideológica entre las dos facciones era evidente en sus declaraciones conflictivas.

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scathing

[Adjetivo]

severely critical or harsh

mordaz

Ex: His scathing comments about the new policy were intended to provoke a strong reaction from the management .Sus comentarios **mordaces** sobre la nueva política tenían la intención de provocar una fuerte reacción por parte de la gerencia.

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convertible

[Adjetivo]

capable of changing in form to be used for different purposes

convertible

Ex: The convertible jacket can be zipped into different styles , making it versatile for all seasons .La chaqueta **convertible** se puede cerrar con cremallera en diferentes estilos, lo que la hace versátil para todas las estaciones.

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conversion

[Sustantivo]

the act of changing a place's function or purpose

conversión

Ex: The conversion of the office building into a hotel improved the neighborhood .La **conversión** del edificio de oficinas en hotel mejoró el vecindario.

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conversant

[Adjetivo]

knowledgeable or experienced with something

conocedor

Ex: The lawyer was conversant with all aspects of the case .El abogado estaba **familiarizado** con todos los aspectos del caso.

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to erode

[Verbo]

(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material

erosionar

Ex: Over time , acidic rain eroded the ancient stone statues , gradually wearing away their features .Con el tiempo, la lluvia ácida **erosionó** las antiguas estatuas de piedra, desgastando gradualmente sus rasgos.

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erasure

[Sustantivo]

the act of removing something such as a writing, drawing, or data

borrado

Ex: The erasure of the incorrect calculations from the spreadsheet saved hours of work .**El borrado** de los cálculos incorrectos de la hoja de cálculo ahorró horas de trabajo.

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to inebriate

[Verbo]

to make someone drink too much alcohol and get drunk

emborrachar

Ex: He had been inebriated so much that he could n’t recall how he had gotten home .Había estado **embriagado** tanto que no podía recordar cómo había llegado a casa.

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inebriation

[Sustantivo]

a state of drunkenness caused by consuming too much alcohol

embriaguez

Ex: The party ended early due to the excessive inebriation of some guests .La fiesta terminó temprano debido a la **embriaguez** excesiva de algunos invitados.

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pert

[Adjetivo]

lively, bold, and confident in a playful or appealing way

impertinente

Ex: With a pert tilt of her head, she dismissed the question with a laugh.Con un inclinación **descarada** de la cabeza, desestimó la pregunta con una risa.

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to pertain

[Verbo]

to be applicable, connected, or relevant to a particular subject, circumstance, or situation

concernir a

Ex: The legal guidelines pertain to the fair treatment of all individuals , regardless of their background or identity .Las pautas legales **pertenecen** al trato justo de todos los individuos, independientemente de su origen o identidad.

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pertinacious

[Adjetivo]

determinedly continuing to do or to believe something, even when it gets difficult

pertinaz

Ex: She was pertinacious in her efforts to bring attention to the environmental issue , despite public apathy .Ella fue **pertinaz** en sus esfuerzos por llamar la atención sobre el problema ambiental, a pesar de la apatía pública.

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pertinacity

[Sustantivo]

the quality of having determination to continue doing or believing something in spite of any opposition or hardships

pertinacia

Ex: The writer 's pertinacity through countless rejections finally led to a successful book publication .La **tenacidad** del escritor a través de innumerables rechazos finalmente condujo a la publicación exitosa de un libro.

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pertinent

[Adjetivo]

directly related to the matter being considered

pertinente

Ex: The CEO requested that all pertinent data be presented before the board meeting starts .El CEO solicitó que todos los datos **pertinentes** se presenten antes de que comience la reunión de la junta.

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famine

[Sustantivo]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

hambre, hambruna

Ex: The famine caused great suffering among the population .La **hambruna** causó gran sufrimiento entre la población.

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to famish

[Verbo]

to be very hungry

hambrear

Ex: By the time the dinner arrived , I could already feel myself beginning to famish.Para cuando llegó la cena, ya podía sentir que empezaba a **morir de hambre**.

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to emancipate

[Verbo]

to free a person from slavery or forced labor

emancipar

Ex: He emancipated himself from years of servitude .Se **emancipó** de años de servidumbre.

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to emanate

[Verbo]

to come out or flow, often from a specific source