Lista de palabras SAT 5 - Lección 27

a place of residence for a community of nuns or monks that is smaller or less important compared to an abbey

priorato

the separation of two categories considered as different and opposed to each other

dicotomía

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

estuario, ría

the state of being morally weak and susceptible to temptation

flaqueza

the sate of propriety or modesty to the extreme that it becomes pretentious

mojigatería

a thing that is the direct or natural result of another

corolario

any quality that makes a place more pleasant, comfortable, or joyful

comodidad

dull, repetitious, and blue-collar work

trabajo pesado

consistent and steady agreement, unity, or connection

continuidad

the property of being enthusiastic and eager to a great extent

avidez

the use of deceit or scheme to cheat or take advantage of someone

engaño

a group of people or political organization united by a common cause

confederación

the state of being similar or resembling one another

afinidad

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

descaro

the state of not having enough or being in demand of something

carestía

a piece of heavy cloth that is adorned by weaving complicated pictorial designs into it and is mostly used for wall hangings, curtains, etc.

tapiz

the act of being kind, polite, and courteous to women

caballerosidad

the way of resolving ethical problems by relying on abstract principles extracted from particular cases

casuística

in certain Christian beliefs, a temporary state of purification for souls after death, preparing them for entry into heaven

purgatorio

the long lifespan of an individual

longevidad