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Lista de palabras SAT 4 - Lección 29

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to pique
to pique
[Verbo]

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

ofender

ofender

Ex: I was piqued by his rude remark. 

Me picó su comentario grosero.

piquant
piquant
[Adjetivo]

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

picante

picante

Ex: The piquant aroma of exotic spices filled the kitchen as the curry simmered on the stove. 

El aroma picante de las especias exóticas llenaba la cocina mientras el curry se cocinaba a fuego lento.

piquancy
piquancy
[Sustantivo]

a pleasantly spicy flavor

picante

picante

Ex: She appreciated the piquancy of the sauce, which added a burst of flavor to the meal. 

Ella apreció el picante de la salsa, que añadió una explosión de sabor a la comida.

sleight
sleight
[Sustantivo]

skill in performing hand movements, often used to deceive or perform tricks

destreza

destreza

Ex: The magician's sleight was so flawless that even the most skeptical viewers were left in awe. 

La prestidigitación del mago era tan impecable que incluso los espectadores más escépticos quedaron asombrados.

slight
slight
[Adjetivo]

not a lot in amount or extent

ligero, leve

ligero, leve

Ex: His injury was only slight, and he was able to return to work the next day. 

Su lesión fue solo leve, y pudo volver al trabajo al día siguiente.

figurehead
figurehead
[Sustantivo]

someone who seemingly has the position of a leader but not the power and authority that comes with it

testaferro

testaferro

Ex: The celebrity was a figurehead for the fashion brand, though the creative team managed all the designs. 

La celebridad era una figura decorativa para la marca de moda, aunque el equipo creativo manejaba todos los diseños.

figurative
figurative
[Adjetivo]

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

figurado

figurado

Ex: In the figurative sense, the "mountain" he spoke of represented the challenges he faced. 

En sentido figurado, la "montaña" de la que hablaba representaba los desafíos que enfrentaba.

butte
butte
[Sustantivo]

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

butte

butte

Ex: The Arizona desert is dotted with rugged buttes, adding to the region's unique and picturesque scenery. 

El desierto de Arizona está salpicado de mesas escarpadas, lo que añade a la región un paisaje único y pintoresco.

to buttress

to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure

reforzar

reforzar

Ex: Additional evidence was presented to buttress the argument and strengthen the case. 

Se presentaron pruebas adicionales para apuntalar el argumento y fortalecer el caso.

to philander

(of a man) to have casual sexual affairs with multiple women

flirtear

flirtear

Ex: His tendency to philander was a topic of gossip among his friends. 

Su tendencia a coquetear era un tema de cotilleo entre sus amigos.

philanthropic
philanthropic
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or organization) having a desire to promote the well-being of others, typically through charitable donations or actions

filantrópico, altruista

filantrópico, altruista

Ex: The company's philanthropic initiatives included scholarships for disadvantaged students and support for local food banks. 

Las iniciativas filantrópicas de la empresa incluyeron becas para estudiantes desfavorecidos y apoyo a bancos de alimentos locales.

philately
philately
[Sustantivo]

the act of collecting and studying stamps

filatelia

filatelia

Ex: Philately can provide a deeper understanding of history through the designs and themes on the stamps. 

La filatelia puede proporcionar una comprensión más profunda de la historia a través de los diseños y temas de los sellos.

philharmonic
philharmonic
[Adjetivo]

composing or characteristic of an orchestral group

filarmónico

filarmónico

philippic
philippic
[Sustantivo]

an angry criticism against someone, often in the context of a speech delivered in public

filípica

filípica

Ex: The manager’s philippic was aimed at the entire team for failing to meet the project deadlines. 

La filípica del gerente estaba dirigida a todo el equipo por no cumplir con los plazos del proyecto.

philistine
philistine
[Adjetivo]

not being interested, fond, or understanding of serious works of music, art, literature, etc.

inculto

inculto

Ex: The critic dismissed the novel as suitable only for philistine readers. 

El crítico descartó la novela como adecuada solo para lectores filisteos.

to adorn
to adorn
[Verbo]

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

adornar

adornar

Ex: The bride chose to adorn her hair with delicate flowers for a natural look. 

La novia eligió adornar su cabello con flores delicadas para un aspecto natural.

adoration
adoration
[Sustantivo]

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

adoración

adoración

Ex: The child’s adoration for her mother was evident in every hug and kiss. 

La adoración del niño por su madre era evidente en cada abrazo y beso.

to dictate
to dictate
[Verbo]

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

dictar

dictar

Ex: The director will dictate new procedures for efficiency. 

El director dictará nuevos procedimientos para la eficiencia.

diction
diction
[Sustantivo]

the manner in which words are pronounced

lenguaje

lenguaje

Ex: The actor's diction was impeccable, allowing his emotions to be clearly conveyed through his words. 

La dicción del actor fue impecable, permitiendo que sus emociones se transmitieran claramente a través de sus palabras.

dictum
dictum
[Sustantivo]

a formal statement issued by an authoritative source

dictamen

dictamen

Ex: The government issued a dictum ordering the closure of all non-essential businesses during the pandemic. 

El gobierno emitió un dictum ordenando el cierre de todos los negocios no esenciales durante la pandemia.

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