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Lista de palabras SAT 5 - Lección 24

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tincture
tincture
[Sustantivo]

any shade of a color from light to dark on a spectrum

tintura

tintura

hauteur
hauteur
[Sustantivo]

a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others

altivez

altivez

Ex: The diplomat’s hauteur alienated him from his colleagues. 

La altivez del diplomático lo alienó de sus colegas.

leisure
leisure
[Sustantivo]

time when one is free from work, study, or other duties and can relax or do enjoyable activities

ocio

ocio

Ex: People today have more choices about how to spend their leisure. 
semaphore
semaphore
[Sustantivo]

a system of signaling using flags or other devices to communicate messages over a long distance

semáforo

semáforo

Ex: We learned about semaphore signaling in our history class today. 

Hoy aprendimos sobre la señalización con semáforo en nuestra clase de historia.

troubadour
troubadour
[Sustantivo]

a person who wanders around and sings old and local songs

trovador

trovador

folklore
folklore
[Sustantivo]

the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth

folklore

folklore

Ex: Folklore often reflects the cultural heritage and shared experiences of a community, shaping its collective memory and sense of belonging. 

El folclore a menudo refleja el patrimonio cultural y las experiencias compartidas de una comunidad, moldeando su memoria colectiva y sentido de pertenencia.

stupor
stupor
[Sustantivo]

a numbed state caused by sudden shock, grief, or misfortune

sopor

sopor

Ex: He walked around in a stupor, unable to comprehend the accident. 

Caminaba en un estupor, incapaz de comprender el accidente.

seignior
seignior
[Sustantivo]

a master or lord, especially in a feudalistic society

señor feudal

señor feudal

stevedore
stevedore
[Sustantivo]

a person who works in port and is responsible for loading or unloading ships

estibador

estibador

sinecure
sinecure
[Sustantivo]

a position that is not demanding or difficult but pays well

sinecura

sinecura

Ex: Many criticized the government's decision to create a new sinecure role for a retired politician, arguing that taxpayer money should be spent more wisely. 

Muchos criticaron la decisión del gobierno de crear un nuevo puesto de sinecura para un político retirado, argumentando que el dinero de los contribuyentes debería gastarse de manera más sabia.

bellwether
bellwether
[Sustantivo]

a person who is in charge and leads a group or activity

líder

líder

purveyor
purveyor
[Sustantivo]

a person or company that provides the need for goods, services, or information

proveedor

proveedor

zephyr
zephyr
[Sustantivo]

a gentile and light breeze coming from the west

céfiro

céfiro

timbre
timbre
[Sustantivo]

the unique quality of a sound that distinguishes it from others, even when pitch and loudness are the same, often described as tone color

timbre

timbre

Ex: The singer's timbre made the performance unforgettable. 

El timbre del cantante hizo la actuación inolvidable.

flag officer
flag officer
[Sustantivo]

a naval rank belonging to someone in command and entitled to mark their position with a flag

oficial de marina

oficial de marina

spinster
spinster
[Sustantivo]

a woman who is not married and is past the age of marriage

soltera

soltera

tenor
tenor
[Sustantivo]

the highest voice range of an average male singer

tenor

tenor

clamor
clamor
[Sustantivo]

a loud, harsh, and often unpleasant noise

clamor

clamor

Ex: The clamor from the construction site lasted all day. 

El clamor del sitio de construcción duró todo el día.

consignor
consignor
[Sustantivo]

a person or business that delivers commodities to the buyer whether by land, sea, or air

consignador

consignador

bursar
bursar
[Sustantivo]

a person whose responsibility is to manage the finances of a school, college, or university

tesorero

tesorero

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