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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: He was piqued by her lack of attention. 
piquant
piquant
[Adjetivo]

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

picante

picante

Ex: The piquant salsa added a burst of flavor to the dish with its combination of tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. 
piquancy
piquancy
[Sustantivo]

a pleasantly spicy flavor

picante

picante

Ex: The dish gained its piquancy from the combination of chili peppers and tangy lime. 
sleight
sleight
[Sustantivo]

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

destreza

destreza

Ex: He used his sleight to deftly manipulate the cards, impressing everyone at the poker table. 
slight
slight
[Adjetivo]

not a lot in amount or extent

ligero, leve

ligero, leve

Ex: She felt a slight breeze on her face as she walked outside. 
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 company’s CEO was merely a figurehead, with the real decisions being made by the board of directors. 
figurative
figurative
[Adjetivo]

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

figurado

figurado

Ex: The poet’s use of figurative language painted vivid images in the reader’s mind. 
butte
butte
[Sustantivo]

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

butte

butte

Ex: Monument Valley in the southwestern United States is famous for its iconic buttes, rising dramatically from the desert floor. 
to buttress

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

reforzar

reforzar

Ex: The company decided to buttress its cybersecurity measures to protect against potential threats. 
to philander

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

flirtear

flirtear

Ex: He was known to philander throughout his marriage, causing constant tension between him and his wife. 
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 philanthropic billionaire donated millions of dollars to various charities and humanitarian organizations. 
philately
philately
[Sustantivo]

the act of collecting and studying stamps

filatelia

filatelia

Ex: His passion for philately led him to acquire rare stamps from all over the world. 
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 politician's philippic sparked outrage among his supporters, who felt it went too far. 
philistine
philistine
[Adjetivo]

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

inculto

inculto

Ex: His philistine remarks about the painting revealed his lack of appreciation for art. 
to adorn
to adorn
[Verbo]

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

adornar

adornar

Ex: She adorned her neck with a stunning necklace for the special occasion. 
adoration
adoration
[Sustantivo]

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

adoración

adoración

Ex: She looked at the puppy with adoration, her heart melting at its cuteness. 
to dictate
to dictate
[Verbo]

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

dictar

dictar

Ex: The manager dictated a set of guidelines for the project. 
diction
diction
[Sustantivo]

the manner in which words are pronounced

lenguaje

lenguaje

Ex: His clear diction made it easy for the audience to understand every word during his speech. 
dictum
dictum
[Sustantivo]

a formal statement issued by an authoritative source

dictamen

dictamen

Ex: The religious leader issued a dictum that shaped the community's beliefs and practices. 
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