Habilidades de palabras SAT 4 - Lección 32

to spread something widely across an area or through different channels

difundir

the process of spreading or dispersing something widely

difusión

someone who is disabled or frail and cannot care for themselves, often due to a chronic illness or injury

inválido

make invalid for use

invalidar

(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

de reojo

(of divisions of time) determined by daily motion of the stars

sideral

wander from a direct or straight course

desviarse

a person authorized to act for another

apoderado

the immediate surrounding or area that is near or close around a person or thing

proximidad

(of a liquid) to move steadily

fluir

a huntsman who hunts small animals with fast dogs that use sight rather than scent to follow their prey

corredor

a name that has been assumed temporarily

alias

proof that indicates a person was somewhere other than the place where a crime took place and therefore could not have committed it

coartada

someone who is not a citizen of the country they reside in

extranjero

to make someone feel uncomfortable or distant from a situation

alienar

a defensive fence or barrier made of closely spaced wooden stakes or iron rails

palisade

(typically of men) very polite and charming

suave

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

persuasión