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Lista de palabras SAT 4 - Lección 31

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pillory
[Sustantivo]

a wooden frame with holes for a human head and hands, used to publicly punish an offender in the past

picota

picota

Ex: The pillory, once a symbol of public humiliation , is now displayed in museums .El **picota**, una vez símbolo de humillación pública, ahora se exhibe en museos.
to pillage
[Verbo]

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

saquear

saquear

Ex: The invading forces systematically pillaged strategic locations , disrupting the local economy .Las fuerzas invasoras **saquearon** sistemáticamente ubicaciones estratégicas, interrumpiendo la economía local.
absence
[Sustantivo]

the state of not being at a place or with a person when it is expected of one

ausencia

ausencia

Ex: The absence of any complaints in the feedback survey suggested that customers were generally satisfied with the service .**La ausencia** de quejas en la encuesta de feedback sugería que los clientes estaban generalmente satisfechos con el servicio.
to absolve
[Verbo]

to release someone from blame, guilt, or obligation, clearing them of any wrongdoing

absolver

absolver

Ex: The organization has recently absolved members of any wrongdoing in a recent controversy .La organización ha **absuelto** recientemente a los miembros de cualquier irregularidad en una controversia reciente.

to consider something separate from its specific context

abstraer

abstraer

Ex: We need to abstract the practical details to understand the underlying principle .Necesitamos **abstraer** los detalles prácticos para entender el principio subyacente.
abstruse
[Adjetivo]

difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure

abstruso

abstruso

Ex: The philosopher's abstruse theories challenged conventional wisdom, pushing the boundaries of traditional thought.Las teorías **abstrusas** del filósofo desafiaron la sabiduría convencional, ampliando los límites del pensamiento tradicional.
improper
[Adjetivo]

unfit for a particular person, thing, or situation

impropio

impropio

Ex: Failing to cite sources in academic writing is considered improper academic conduct .No citar fuentes en la escritura académica se considera una conducta académica **inapropiada**.
imprudent
[Adjetivo]

unwise and not considerate about consequences of an action

imprudente

imprudente

Ex: It ’s imprudent to take shortcuts when safety is at stake .Es **imprudente** tomar atajos cuando la seguridad está en juego.
impudent
[Adjetivo]

rude and disrespectful, often toward authority or elders

descarado

descarado

Ex: She found his impudent attitude hard to tolerate .Ella encontró su actitud **impudente** difícil de tolerar.
impuissance
[Sustantivo]

the state of being weak or powerless

incapacidad

incapacidad

Ex: The impuissance of the system became clear when it failed to prevent widespread corruption .La **impotencia** del sistema quedó clara cuando no pudo prevenir la corrupción generalizada.
impracticable
[Adjetivo]

not possible or very difficult to be done

impracticable

impracticable

Ex: His suggestion to solve the issue overnight was impracticable under the given circumstances .Su sugerencia de resolver el problema de la noche a la mañana era **impráctica** en las circunstancias dadas.
impolitic
[Adjetivo]

having or showing poor judgment in action or speech

impolítico

impolítico

Ex: The politician 's impolitic behavior alienated many potential supporters .El comportamiento **imprudente** del político alejó a muchos posibles seguidores.

a part of a meal that is considered as the main dish

plato principal

plato principal

Ex: At the banquet, the pièce de résistance was a massive beef Wellington, the talk of the evening.En el banquete, el **plato fuerte** fue un enorme beef Wellington, el tema de conversación de la noche.
piecemeal
[Adverbio]

in a gradual manner and at different times, rather than all at once

poco a poco

poco a poco

Ex: The company implemented the changes piecemeal, introducing new policies over several months .La empresa implementó los cambios **poco a poco**, introduciendo nuevas políticas a lo largo de varios meses.
tenuous
[Adjetivo]

very delicate or thin

coherente

coherente

Ex: He held onto the tenuous thread , hoping it would support the weight of the object .Se aferró al hilo **tenue**, esperando que soportara el peso del objeto.
rampant
[Adjetivo]

behaving in an unrestrained or unchecked manner, often to the point of being reckless or aggressive

desenfrenado

desenfrenado

Ex: Misinformation on social media is rampant during crises .La desinformación en las redes sociales es **desenfrenada** durante las crisis.
rampart
[Sustantivo]

a defensive wall or barrier, typically around a fort or city, used for protection

muralla

muralla

Ex: From the top of the rampart, they could see the enemy 's approach across the plain .Desde lo alto del **baluarte**, podían ver el avance del enemigo a través de la llanura.
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