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Lista de palabras SAT 5 - Lección 37

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to impinge
to impinge
[Verbo]

to intrude upon a boundary, limit, or domain

vulnerar

vulnerar

Ex: The satellite's orbit impinged dangerously close to restricted airspace. 

La órbita del satélite invadió peligrosamente cerca del espacio aéreo restringido.

to lever
to lever
[Verbo]

to lift or move something using a rigid bar or tool as a pivot point

apalancar

apalancar

Ex: Tomorrow, we will lever a long wooden plank to lift the fallen tree blocking the road. 

Mañana, vamos a utilizar una palanca con un tablón largo de madera para levantar el árbol caído que bloquea el camino.

to veer
to veer
[Verbo]

to abruptly turn to a different direction

virar

virar

Ex: The hiker had to veer off the trail when they encountered a fallen tree blocking their path. 

El excursionista tuvo que desviarse del sendero cuando se encontró con un árbol caído que bloqueaba su camino.

to knead
to knead
[Verbo]

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

amasar, trabajar, sobar

amasar, trabajar, sobar

Ex: The potter skillfully kneaded the wet clay on the wheel to shape it into a vase. 

El alfarero amasó hábilmente la arcilla húmeda en el torno para darle forma de jarrón.

to consort
to consort
[Verbo]

to associate or spend time with someone, typically implying companionship or partnership

asociarse

asociarse

Ex: Tomorrow, they will consort with business leaders to discuss potential partnerships. 

Mañana, ellos se asociarán con líderes empresariales para discutir posibles asociaciones.

to strut
to strut
[Verbo]

to walk with a confident and often arrogant gait

pavonearse

pavonearse

Ex: The rooster struts around the yard, puffing its chest. 

El gallo se pavonea por el patio, hinchando su pecho.

to misbehave

to act in an improper or unacceptable way

portarse mal

portarse mal

Ex: She felt embarrassed when her child began to misbehave during the family gathering. 

Se sintió avergonzada cuando su hijo comenzó a portarse mal durante la reunión familiar.

to cant
to cant
[Verbo]

(of a boat or ship) to tilt to one side

inclinarse

inclinarse

Ex: Pulling in a heavy net filled with fish, the fishing boat canted slightly under the weight of the catch. 

Al tirar de una red pesada llena de peces, el barco pesquero se inclinó ligeramente bajo el peso de la captura.

to adduce
to adduce
[Verbo]

to cite as evidence or proof in support of an argument or claim

aducir

aducir

Ex: Tomorrow, the lawyer will adduce compelling evidence to sway the jury in favor of her client. 

Mañana, el abogado alegará pruebas convincentes para influir en el jurado a favor de su cliente.

to elapse
to elapse
[Verbo]

(of time) to pass by

transcurrir

transcurrir

Ex: Years have elapsed since we last visited that place. 

Han transcurrido años desde la última vez que visitamos ese lugar.

to distort
to distort
[Verbo]

to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural

deformar

deformar

Ex: Humidity can distort wooden furniture, causing it to swell and become misshapen over time. 

La humedad puede deformar los muebles de madera, haciendo que se hinchen y se deformen con el tiempo.

to relapse
to relapse
[Verbo]

to return to a previously experienced undesirable behavior after a period of improvement

recaer en

recaer en

Ex: If he doesn't seek support, he might relapse into his gambling addiction. 

Si no busca apoyo, podría recaer en su adicción al juego.

to gambol
to gambol
[Verbo]

to playfully skip, leap, or frolic in a lively and energetic manner

brincar

brincar

Ex: Tomorrow, the puppies will gambol in the backyard, enjoying the warmth of the sun on their fur. 

Mañana, los cachorros retozarán en el patio trasero, disfrutando del calor del sol en su pelaje.

to sentence

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

sentenciar

sentenciar

Ex: The judge carefully considered the evidence before deciding how to sentence the defendant. 

El juez consideró cuidadosamente la evidencia antes de decidir cómo sentenciar al acusado.

to cosset
to cosset
[Verbo]

to treat someone with an excessive amount of care and indulgence

mimar

mimar

Ex: The grandparents cosseted their grandchildren during their visit. 

Los abuelos mimaron a sus nietos durante su visita.

to enhance
to enhance
[Verbo]

to better or increase someone or something's quality, strength, value, etc.

mejorar, aumentar

mejorar, aumentar

Ex: The chef used special spices to enhance the flavor of the dish. 

El chef usó especias especiales para mejorar el sabor del plato.

to balk
to balk
[Verbo]

to be reluctant to do something or allow it to happen, particularly because it is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant

negarse

negarse

Ex: He is balking at taking on additional responsibilities because of the potential for burnout. 

Él se resiste a asumir responsabilidades adicionales debido al potencial de agotamiento.

to cavort
to cavort
[Verbo]

to prance or frolic around in a lively and playful manner

brincar

brincar

Ex: Tomorrow, the puppies will cavort in the yard, chasing after each other with boundless energy. 

Mañana, los cachorros retozarán en el patio, persiguiéndose unos a otros con energía ilimitada.

to chafe
to chafe
[Verbo]

(of a body part) to become sore or irritated due to being rubbed against something

rozar

rozar

Ex: Wearing ill-fitting shoes caused his heels to chafe, resulting in painful blisters. 

Usar zapatos que no ajustaban bien hizo que sus talones se irritaran, lo que resultó en ampollas dolorosas.

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