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Lista de palabras SAT 4 - Lección 44

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acidulous
acidulous
[Adjetivo]

slightly sour or acidic, not strongly so, often describing a mild tanginess

acídulo

acídulo

Ex: The vinaigrette had an acidulous note that balanced the richness of the salad. 

El vinagre tenía una nota acidulada que equilibraba la riqueza de la ensalada.

bumptious
bumptious
[Adjetivo]

too confident or proud in expressing oneself, in a way that is annoying to others

presuntuoso

presuntuoso

Ex: The bumptious young man interrupted everyone in the room with his unsolicited opinions. 

El joven presumido interrumpió a todos en la habitación con sus opiniones no solicitadas.

cantankerous
cantankerous
[Adjetivo]

difficult to get along with and easily angered

cascarrabias

cascarrabias

Ex: The cantankerous boss refused to listen to anyone's suggestions. 

El jefe cascarrabias se negó a escuchar las sugerencias de nadie.

sumptuous
sumptuous
[Adjetivo]

having a rich and luxurious quality

suntuoso

suntuoso

Ex: The hotel's presidential suite boasted sumptuous furnishings, a private terrace, and breathtaking views. 

La suite presidencial del hotel presumía de muebles suntuosos, una terraza privada y vistas impresionantes.

bibulous
bibulous
[Adjetivo]

eager to drink too much liquor

bebedor

bebedor

Ex: At the wedding, the bibulous relatives made things awkward with their loud, drunken behavior. 

En la boda, los parientes bebedores hicieron las cosas incómodas con su comportamiento ruidoso y ebrio.

spinous
spinous
[Adjetivo]

(of some plants or animals) having sharp, needle-like things on the surface of their body

espinoso

espinoso

Ex: The spinous armor of the hedgehog is a natural defense against larger animals. 

La armadura espinosa del erizo es una defensa natural contra animales más grandes.

contiguous
contiguous
[Adjetivo]

sharing a common border or touching at some point

contiguo

contiguo

Ex: The two rooms were designed to be contiguous, allowing for easy access between them. 

Las dos habitaciones fueron diseñadas para ser contiguas, lo que permite un fácil acceso entre ellas.

industrious
industrious
[Adjetivo]

hard-working and productive

trabajador

trabajador

Ex: Despite the challenges, she remained industrious throughout the long hours. 

A pesar de los desafíos, ella permaneció laboriosa durante las largas horas.

garrulous
garrulous
[Adjetivo]

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

gárrulo

gárrulo

Ex: The garrulous guide filled the tour with constant, often unnecessary, chatter. 

El guía hablador llenó el recorrido con charla constante y a menudo innecesaria.

auriferous
auriferous
[Adjetivo]

(of rocks) holding gold within

aurífero

aurífero

Ex: Auriferous veins of rock were carefully mined for their valuable gold content. 

Las venas auríferas de roca eran minadas cuidadosamente por su valioso contenido en oro.

nefarious
nefarious
[Adjetivo]

extremely evil or wicked, typically involving illegal or immoral actions

nefario

nefario

Ex: The nefarious intentions of the cult leader were uncovered by authorities. 

Las intenciones nefastas del líder de la secta fueron descubiertas por las autoridades.

emeritus
emeritus
[Adjetivo]

keeping the title of their former position after retirement as an honor, especially of a university professor

emérito

emérito

Ex: The emeritus status allowed him to continue participating in university events despite his retirement. 

El estatus emeritus le permitió seguir participando en eventos universitarios a pesar de su jubilación.

indigenous
indigenous
[Adjetivo]

(of animals and plants) found and developed only in a particular place and not been brought from elsewhere

indígena

indígena

Ex: The bald eagle is an indigenous bird of prey in North America, symbolizing strength and freedom. 

El águila calva es un ave de presa indígena de América del Norte, que simboliza fuerza y libertad.

unctuous
unctuous
[Adjetivo]

characterized by excessive ingratiation or flattery, often in a way that seems insincere or manipulative

untuoso

untuoso

Ex: She found his unctuous demeanor off-putting, as it felt forced and insincere. 

Encontró su comportamiento untuoso desagradable, ya que parecía forzado e insincero.

consanguineous
consanguineous
[Adjetivo]

sharing the same ancestor

consanguíneo

consanguíneo

Ex: Their consanguineous relationship made them distant cousins, linked by shared family history. 

Su relación consanguínea los convirtió en primos lejanos, unidos por una historia familiar compartida.

spontaneous
spontaneous
[Adjetivo]

done or happening naturally, without any prior thought or planning

espontáneo

espontáneo

Ex: A spontaneous gathering of friends occurred at the park when everyone happened to be there at the same time. 

Una reunión espontánea de amigos ocurrió en el parque cuando todos coincidieron allí al mismo tiempo.

boisterous
boisterous
[Adjetivo]

marked by a lack of control or discipline

bullicioso

bullicioso

Ex: His boisterous laughter disrupted the quiet library. 

Su risa bulliciosa interrumpió la biblioteca tranquila.

contentious
contentious
[Adjetivo]

inclined to argue or provoke disagreement

discutidor

discutidor

Ex: The family gathering became tense as the contentious relative expressed dissenting opinions. 

La reunión familiar se volvió tensa cuando el pariente contencioso expresó opiniones disidentes.

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