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Lista de palabras SAT 4 - Lección 29

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to pique
[Verbo]

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

ofender

ofender

Ex: Her critical comments piqued his annoyance .Sus comentarios críticos **despertaron** su molestia.
piquant
[Adjetivo]

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

picante

picante

Ex: The dish had a piquant kick from the addition of fresh ginger and a dash of chili flakes .El plato tenía un toque **picante** por la adición de jengibre fresco y un toque de hojuelas de chile.
piquancy
[Sustantivo]

a pleasantly spicy flavor

picante

picante

Ex: A hint of piquancy in the salad dressing made the vegetables more flavorful .Un toque de **picante** en el aderezo de la ensalada hizo que las verduras fueran más sabrosas.
sleight
[Sustantivo]

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

destreza

destreza

Ex: His mastery of sleight allowed him to perform card tricks that seemed impossible .Su dominio del **juego de manos** le permitía realizar trucos de cartas que parecían imposibles.
slight
[Adjetivo]

not a lot in amount or extent

ligero, leve

ligero, leve

Ex: There was a slight delay in the flight schedule .Hubo un **ligero** retraso en el horario del vuelo.
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 general was seen as a figurehead during the military campaign , while his advisers controlled the strategy .El general era visto como una **figura decorativa** durante la campaña militar, mientras que sus asesores controlaban la estrategia.
figurative
[Adjetivo]

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

figurado

figurado

Ex: Understanding the figurative meaning of the idiom requires knowledge of cultural context .Entender el significado **figurativo** del modismo requiere conocimiento del contexto cultural.
butte
[Sustantivo]

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

butte

butte

Ex: Shiprock in New Mexico is an impressive volcanic butte that stands out prominently in the flat landscape .Shiprock en Nuevo México es un impresionante **butte** volcánico que destaca prominentemente en el paisaje plano.

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

reforzar

reforzar

Ex: The manager buttressed the team 's morale by recognizing their achievements and providing encouragement .El gerente **apuntaló** la moral del equipo reconociendo sus logros y brindando aliento.

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

flirtear

flirtear

Ex: He was caught philandering again , despite having promised his partner he would change .Fue sorprendido **siendo infiel** nuevamente, a pesar de haber prometido a su pareja que cambiaría.
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 spirit of the community was evident in their support for local schools , hospitals , and environmental projects .El espíritu **filantrópico** de la comunidad fue evidente en su apoyo a las escuelas locales, hospitales y proyectos ambientales.
philately
[Sustantivo]

the act of collecting and studying stamps

filatelia

filatelia

Ex: Philately is more than just a hobby; for some, it’s a way to connect with history and culture.La **filatelia** es más que un simple pasatiempo; para algunos, es una forma de conectarse con la historia y la cultura.
philharmonic
[Adjetivo]

composing or characteristic of an orchestral group

filarmónico

filarmónico

philippic
[Sustantivo]

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

filípica

filípica

Ex: The senator delivered a scathing philippic in the parliament , criticizing the opposition ’s stance on healthcare .El senador pronunció una **filípica** mordaz en el parlamento, criticando la postura de la oposición sobre la atención médica.
philistine
[Adjetivo]

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

inculto

inculto

Ex: The gallery 's attempt to engage a philistine audience with pop art was unsuccessful .El intento de la galería de involucrar a un público **filisteo** con el arte pop no tuvo éxito.
to adorn
[Verbo]

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

adornar

adornar

Ex: To enhance the elegance of the room , they decided to adorn the windows with luxurious curtains .Para realzar la elegancia de la habitación, decidieron **adornar** las ventanas con cortinas lujosas.
adoration
[Sustantivo]

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

adoración

adoración

Ex: His adoration for the sports team grew after they won the championship .Su **adoración** por el equipo deportivo creció después de que ganaron el campeonato.
to dictate
[Verbo]

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

dictar

dictar

Ex: The leader was dictating changes to the organizational structure .El líder estaba **dictando** cambios a la estructura organizacional.
diction
[Sustantivo]

the manner in which words are pronounced

lenguaje

lenguaje

Ex: The singer ’s diction was so precise that every lyric could be heard clearly in the concert hall .La **dicción** del cantante era tan precisa que cada letra se podía escuchar claramente en la sala de conciertos.
dictum
[Sustantivo]

a formal statement issued by an authoritative source

dictamen

dictamen

Ex: The king 's dictum required all citizens to abide by the new laws , regardless of their social status .El **dictum** del rey exigía que todos los ciudadanos acataran las nuevas leyes, independientemente de su estatus social.
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