Lista de palabras SAT 4 - Lección 39

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

opaco

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

opalescencia

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

convincente

to think carefully about something

reflexionar

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

aclarar, clarificar

loud and clear

fuerte y sonoro

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

parar

the murder of your own father or mother

parricidio

the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents

origen

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

prefacio, prólogo

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

introductorio

awaiting payment

por cobrar

a container that is used to put or keep things in

receptáculo

ready or willing to receive favorably

receptivo

lacking in correct logical relation

ilógico

having an irritable and unpleasant disposition

de mal carácter

righteousness by virtue of being pious

piedad

deserving or inciting pity

patético

pejorative terms for an insane asylum

manicomio

to decorate lavishly, often with various ornaments or embellishments

engalanar