Lista de palabras SAT 5 - Lección 2

the branch of science that studies fossils

paleontología

the scientific study of all woody plants including trees, shrubs, lianas, etc.

dendrología

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of birds

ornitología

a branch of biology concerning the scientific study of the form and structure of an organism including plants and animals

morfología

a field of science that studies the structure of the earth and its history

geología

the scientific study of the skin, its structure, diseases, and functions

dermatología

the study of the origins and historical developments of words and their meanings

etimología

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of insects

entomología

the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, including elevation, slope, landforms, and bodies of water

topografía

the story of someone's life that is written by another person

biografía

the state of economical growth and wealth

prosperidad

the state of being keen and sharp on thinking

agudeza

readiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic

presteza

the strong desire for attaining a lot of money or material goods

codicia

the feeling of hate and hostility toward someone

enemistad

the fact of accidentally experiencing or discovering something that is pleasant or valuable

serendipia

the ability to go back to the original form after being stretched

elasticidad

the capability of being easily changed or molded into many different things

plasticidad

a lacking amount or number of something

escasez

the quality of having a keen perception and making good judgments

sagacidad