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Lista de palabras SAT 4 - Lección 35

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frenetic
frenetic
[Adjetivo]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

frenético

frenético

Ex: After the announcement, the crowd reacted with frenetic excitement. 

Después del anuncio, la multitud reaccionó con una emoción frenética.

frantic
frantic
[Adjetivo]

greatly frightened and worried about something, in a way that is uncontrollable

frenético

frenético

Ex: The dog's frantic barking alerted the family to the approaching intruder. 

Los ladridos frenéticos del perro alertaron a la familia del intruso que se acercaba.

lexicon
lexicon
[Sustantivo]

the complete set of meaningful units in a language or a branch of knowledge, or words or phrases that a speaker uses

léxico

léxico

Ex: A specialized lexicon is essential in technical fields like medicine or law, where precise terminology is crucial. 

Un lexicón especializado es esencial en campos técnicos como la medicina o el derecho, donde la terminología precisa es crucial.

lexicography
lexicography
[Sustantivo]

the practice and study of compiling, editing, and writing dictionaries, focusing on the principles and methods of dictionary creation

lexicografía

lexicografía

Ex: Lexicography requires a deep understanding of language as well as the technical skills to compile, write, and edit a dictionary. 

La lexicografía requiere un profundo entendimiento del idioma, así como habilidades técnicas para compilar, escribir y editar un diccionario.

lexicographer
lexicographer
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to write and edit a dictionary

lexicógrafo

lexicógrafo

Ex: As a lexicographer, Mark's job involved researching word origins, meanings, and usage patterns to create accurate and comprehensive dictionaries. 

Como lexicógrafo, el trabajo de Mark implicaba investigar los orígenes, significados y patrones de uso de las palabras para crear diccionarios precisos y completos.

parallel
parallel
[Adjetivo]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

paralelo

paralelo

Ex: The beams of sunlight created parallel lines on the floor. 

Los rayos de sol creaban líneas paralelas en el suelo.

to paralyze

to cause a person, animal, or part of the body to lose the ability to move or function, usually due to injury or illness

paralizar

paralizar

Ex: The venom from the snakebite had the potential to paralyze the victim. 

El veneno de la mordedura de serpiente tenía el potencial de paralizar a la víctima.

parasite
parasite
[Sustantivo]

(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth

parásito

parásito

Ex: Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. 

La malaria es causada por un parásito llamado Plasmodium, que se transmite a los humanos a través de la picadura de un mosquito Anopheles infectado.

disrepute
disrepute
[Sustantivo]

the state of being held in low regard or having a bad reputation

mala fama

mala fama

Ex: The politician’s disrepute was a result of multiple unethical decisions. 

El descrédito del político fue el resultado de múltiples decisiones poco éticas.

disreputable
disreputable
[Adjetivo]

having a bad reputation, often due to dishonesty or unethical behavior

de mala reputación, poco respetable

de mala reputación, poco respetable

Ex: The tabloid published a disreputable story about the celebrity, which was later proven to be false. 

El tabloide publicó una historia deshonrosa sobre la celebridad, que luego se demostró que era falsa.

to hap
to hap
[Verbo]

to happen by chance

suceder

suceder

Ex: It was said that the old witch could foresee what would hap in the coming days. 

Se decía que la vieja bruja podía prever lo que ocurriría en los próximos días.

haphazard
haphazard
[Adjetivo]

with no particular order and planning

al azar

al azar

Ex: The decorations were hung in a haphazard manner, creating a chaotic look for the party. 

Los adornos fueron colgados de manera desordenada, creando un aspecto caótico para la fiesta.

to obligate

to make someone do something, typically through legal, moral, or social means

obligar

obligar

Ex: Social norms obligate individuals to show respect for one another's personal space and boundaries. 

Las normas sociales obligan a los individuos a mostrar respeto por el espacio personal y los límites de los demás.

oblong
oblong
[Adjetivo]

having an elongated shape as an oval

oblongo, rectangular

oblongo, rectangular

Ex: She wore an oblong pendant necklace that matched her elegant gown. 

Llevaba un collar colgante ovalado que combinaba con su elegante vestido.

obloquy
obloquy
[Sustantivo]

a false charge or a deliberately harmful misrepresentation of someone's words, actions, or character, intended to damage their reputation

deshonra

deshonra

Ex: The biography rejected the obloquy that had surrounded the writer's later years. 

La biografía rechazó el obloquio que había rodeado los últimos años del escritor.

plaintiff
plaintiff
[Sustantivo]

a person who brings a lawsuit against someone else in a court

demandante

demandante

Ex: After filing the lawsuit, the plaintiff waited anxiously for the court date. 

Después de presentar la demanda, el demandante esperó ansiosamente la fecha del juicio.

plaintive
plaintive
[Adjetivo]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

lastimero

lastimero

Ex: His plaintive expression revealed his inner sorrow. 

Su expresión lastimera revelaba su dolor interior.

to insinuate

to gradually move oneself or a thing into a particular place or position by elusive manipulation

insinuar

insinuar

Ex: The spy insinuated himself into the enemy's organization by gaining the trust of key personnel over time. 

El espía se insinuó en la organización enemiga ganándose la confianza del personal clave con el tiempo.

to insulate

to create a barrier or division between entities or systems

aislar

aislar

Ex: The rubber gasket insulates the metal components, preventing corrosion and rust. 

La junta de goma aisla los componentes metálicos, evitando la corrosión y el óxido.

insouciant
insouciant
[Adjetivo]

having an unconcerned attitude, especially in situations where others might feel worried

despreocupado

despreocupado

Ex: She gave an insouciant reply when asked about her plans for the future, as though it didn’t matter much to her. 

Ella dio una respuesta despreocupada cuando le preguntaron sobre sus planes para el futuro, como si no le importara mucho.

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