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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: Her hauteur made it difficult for others to approach her. 
leisure
leisure
[Sustantivo]

a period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax

ocio

ocio

Ex: Emily finds solace in gardening during her leisure hours, cultivating colorful flowers and fresh vegetables. 
semaphore
semaphore
[Sustantivo]

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

semáforo

semáforo

Ex: Before radios, they relied on semaphore to send urgent messages across the sea. 
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 encompasses a wide range of cultural expressions, including myths, legends, fairy tales, folk songs, and folk dances. 
stupor
stupor
[Sustantivo]

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

sopor

sopor

Ex: She was in a stupor after hearing the news of the fire. 
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: Despite having little responsibility, the director's position at the company was considered a sinecure due to its generous salary and minimal workload. 
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 timbre of her voice was warm and velvety. 
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 of the factory machines made it hard to think. 
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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