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Lista de palabras SAT 4 - Lección 39

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opaque
[Adjetivo]

(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

opaco

opaco

Ex: The opaque glass in the bathroom ensured privacy while blocking outside light .El vidrio **opaco** en el baño aseguraba la privacidad mientras bloqueaba la luz exterior.
opalescence
[Sustantivo]

the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface

opalescencia

opalescencia

cogent
[Adjetivo]

(of cases, statements, etc.) capable of making others believe that something is true with the use of logic and reasoning

convincente

convincente

Ex: The article presented a cogent analysis of the economic challenges .El artículo presentó un análisis **convincente** de los desafíos económicos.

to think carefully about something

reflexionar

reflexionar

Ex: The author would often cogitate on the plot twists before finalizing the storyline .El autor solía **cogitar** sobre los giros de la trama antes de finalizar la historia.
to clarify
[Verbo]

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

aclarar, clarificar

aclarar, clarificar

Ex: The author included footnotes to clarify historical references in the book .El autor incluyó notas al pie para **aclarar** las referencias históricas en el libro.
clarion
[Adjetivo]

loud and clear

fuerte y sonoro

fuerte y sonoro

to parry
[Verbo]

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

parar

parar

parricide
[Sustantivo]

the murder of your own father or mother

parricidio

parricidio

parentage
[Sustantivo]

the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents

origen

origen

preface
[Sustantivo]

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

prefacio, prólogo

prefacio, prólogo

Ex: The professor advised students to read the preface before starting the main text .El profesor aconsejó a los estudiantes que leyeran el **prólogo** antes de comenzar el texto principal.
prefatory
[Adjetivo]

put or said at the beginning of a book, speech, or other work as an introduction or explanation

introductorio

introductorio

Ex: The editor's prefatory note explains the historical context of the letters in the collection.La nota **prefatoria** del editor explica el contexto histórico de las cartas en la colección.
receivable
[Adjetivo]

awaiting payment

por cobrar

por cobrar

receptacle
[Sustantivo]

a container that is used to put or keep things in

receptáculo

receptáculo

receptive
[Adjetivo]

ready or willing to receive favorably

receptivo

receptivo

illogical
[Adjetivo]

not making sense or following clear reasoning

ilógico

ilógico

Ex: It ’s illogical to assume that everyone shares your exact beliefs .
ill-natured
[Adjetivo]

having an irritable and unpleasant disposition

de mal carácter

de mal carácter

piety
[Sustantivo]

the quality of showing deep respect for God, religious practices, or moral principles

piedad

piedad

Ex: The temple was built as an offering of piety to the gods .
piteous
[Adjetivo]

deserving or inciting pity

patético

patético

bedlam
[Sustantivo]

an outdated and offensive term once used to describe a hospital or institution for people with mental illnesses

manicomio

manicomio

to bedeck
[Verbo]

to decorate lavishly, often with various ornaments or embellishments

engalanar

engalanar

Ex: The entrance to the garden was bedecked with a beautiful archway of entwined flowers and ribbons .La entrada al jardín estaba **engalanada** con un hermoso arco de flores y cintas entrelazadas.
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