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Lista de palabras SAT 5 - Lección 17

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vaporizer
vaporizer
[Sustantivo]

a device used for converting liquid substances into vapor

inhalador

inhalador

predecessor
predecessor
[Sustantivo]

a person who held a particular job, position, or office before the current holder

predecesor

predecesor

Ex: The new director praised the work of her predecessor. 
pioneer
pioneer
[Sustantivo]

a person who is among the first to develop or introduce a new field, method, or idea

pionero

pionero

Ex: The engineer is regarded as a pioneer in renewable energy technology. 
glazier
glazier
[Sustantivo]

a skilled tradesperson who specializes in cutting, installing, and replacing glass in various types of windows, doors, mirrors, and other architectural or decorative applications

vidriero

vidriero

Ex: In addition to residential and commercial properties, glaziers may also work on automobiles, installing or repairing vehicle windows and windshields. 

Además de propiedades residenciales y comerciales, los vidrieros también pueden trabajar en automóviles, instalando o reparando ventanas y parabrisas de vehículos.

imposture
imposture
[Sustantivo]

the act of taking on a false identity in order to deceive people

impostura

impostura

viper
viper
[Sustantivo]

a venomous Eurasian snake with relatively large fangs that goes deep into the body of a prey

víbora

víbora

raconteur
raconteur
[Sustantivo]

an individual who has the skill of telling stories in a way that is entertaining

anecdotista

anecdotista

Ex: He’s known as a great raconteur, able to turn any ordinary event into a memorable story. 

Es conocido como un gran raconteur, capaz de convertir cualquier evento ordinario en una historia memorable.

heifer
heifer
[Sustantivo]

a young female cow that has not given birth yet or has only one calf

vaquilla

vaquilla

Ex: The farmer checked the heifer before the breeding season. 
tether
tether
[Sustantivo]

a wraparound rope, chain, etc. used for restraining the movements of an animal

atadura

atadura

gossamer
gossamer
[Sustantivo]

a lightweight fabric with an exceptionally soft and airy texture

gasa

gasa

Ex: He wrapped the gift in layers of gossamer, delicate and translucent. 

Envolvió el regalo en capas de gossamer, delicado y translúcido.

anemometer
anemometer
[Sustantivo]

a device used to measure the speed and direction of the wind

anemómetro

anemómetro

Ex: The airport's weather station is equipped with an anemometer to assess wind conditions for aviation safety. 

La estación meteorológica del aeropuerto está equipada con un anemómetro para evaluar las condiciones del viento para la seguridad de la aviación.

grenadier
grenadier
[Sustantivo]

a large fish with a long ratlike tail that lives in the bottom of a sea, ocean, etc.

granadero

granadero

administrator
administrator
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to manage and organize the operations of a company, institution, or other organization

administrador

administrador

Ex: The university administrator approved the new schedule. 
slander
slander
[Sustantivo]

a false and malicious statement made about someone with the intent to harm their reputation or character

difamación

difamación

Ex: Slander can have serious consequences, both legally and socially, when it harms someone’s reputation unjustly. 

La calumnia puede tener consecuencias graves, tanto legales como sociales, cuando daña injustamente la reputación de alguien.

spelunker
spelunker
[Sustantivo]

a person who climbs or studies caves for pleasure

espeleólogo

espeleólogo

curator
curator
[Sustantivo]

someone who is in charge of a museum, taking care of a collection, artwork, etc.

conservador, curador

conservador, curador

Ex: The curator organized a special exhibition featuring rare manuscripts from the library's archives. 

El curador organizó una exposición especial que presentaba manuscritos raros de los archivos de la biblioteca.

demeanor
demeanor
[Sustantivo]

the way a person treats others

comportamiento

comportamiento

Ex: The employee’s unprofessional demeanor caused concern among his colleagues. 

El comportamiento poco profesional del empleado causó preocupación entre sus colegas.

aperture
aperture
[Sustantivo]

the opening in a camera's lens that controls the amount of light that enters the camera and reaches the sensor or film

abertura

abertura

Ex: The manual lens click-stops made it easy to set the aperture precisely. 

Los topes de clic del objetivo manual facilitaron el ajuste preciso del diafragma.

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