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Lista de palabras SAT 5 - Lección 39

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Afrikaans
[Sustantivo]

one of the official languages of South Africa with a west Germanic root, which is also spoken in Namibia

afrikáans

afrikáans

countenance
[Sustantivo]

someone's face or facial expression

semblante, rostro

semblante, rostro

Ex: Her countenance betrayed her nervousness as she waited for the interview to begin .Su **rostro** delataba su nerviosismo mientras esperaba que comenzara la entrevista.
resemblance
[Sustantivo]

the state of similarity between two or more things

semejanza

semejanza

Ex: They were amazed by the resemblance of the child to her grandmother .Estaban asombrados por el **parecido** del niño con su abuela.
deviance
[Sustantivo]

actions or conduct that departs from societal norms, expectations, or standards, often perceived as unconventional, abnormal, or unacceptable by the larger community

desviación

desviación

Ex: In anthropology , researchers explore cultural variations in definitions of deviance, recognizing that what is considered acceptable behavior can vary widely across different societies .En antropología, los investigadores exploran las variaciones culturales en las definiciones de **desviación**, reconociendo que lo que se considera un comportamiento aceptable puede variar ampliamente entre diferentes sociedades.
semblance
[Sustantivo]

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

apariencia

apariencia

Ex: Her calm demeanor gave a semblance of control , even though she was feeling anxious inside .Su actitud tranquila daba una **apariencia** de control, aunque por dentro se sentía ansiosa.
reliance
[Sustantivo]

trust and confidence placed in someone or something

confianza

confianza

seance
[Sustantivo]

a gathering where individuals attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead, typically led by a medium

sesión de espiritismo

sesión de espiritismo

Ex: Despite skepticism from some attendees , the seance yielded what appeared to be messages from beyond the grave , providing comfort and closure to those present .A pesar del escepticismo de algunos asistentes, la **sesión** produjo lo que parecían ser mensajes desde más allá de la tumba, proporcionando consuelo y cierre a los presentes.
continuance
[Sustantivo]

the act of prolonging or extending the duration of something

continuación

continuación

Ex: The court issued a continuance in the divorce proceedings to give the parties more time to negotiate a settlement .El tribunal emitió un **aplazamiento** en los procedimientos de divorcio para dar a las partes más tiempo para negociar un acuerdo.
obeisance
[Sustantivo]

the act of deference or respect, typically expressed through a gesture such as a bow or curtsy

obediencia

obediencia

Ex: The soldiers saluted the commanding officer as a gesture of obeisance before carrying out their orders .Los soldados saludaron al oficial al mando como un **gesto de obediencia** antes de cumplir sus órdenes.
pittance
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money that is very insufficient

miseria

miseria

Ex: They offered him a pittance for the artwork , far less than its true value .Le ofrecieron una **miseria** por la obra de arte, mucho menos que su valor real.
assurance
[Sustantivo]

a promise or pledge to do something

promesa

promesa

sustenance
[Sustantivo]

the nourishing substances or food that provide the necessary nutrients and energy to sustain life

alimento

alimento

hindrance
[Sustantivo]

a person or thing that gets in the way or obstructs movement

obstáculo

obstáculo

Ex: Wearing heavy clothing can be a hindrance in warm weather .Usar ropa pesada puede ser un **estorbo** en clima cálido.
predominance
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being the most significant or influential element in a particular situation or context

predominio

predominio

Ex: Within the ecosystem , the predominance of a single species can have far-reaching effects on the entire food chain and ecosystem dynamics .Dentro del ecosistema, la **predominancia** de una sola especie puede tener efectos de gran alcance en toda la cadena alimentaria y la dinámica del ecosistema.
vengeance
[Sustantivo]

the act of inflicting harm or punishment on someone as retribution for a perceived wrongdoing or injury

venganza

venganza

Ex: Despite the temptation for vengeance, the protagonist chose to forgive his enemies and pursue reconciliation instead .A pesar de la tentación de la **venganza**, el protagonista eligió perdonar a sus enemigos y buscar la reconciliación en su lugar.
redundance
[Sustantivo]

the unnecessary repetition or inclusion of something, often resulting in excess or waste

redundancia

redundancia

Ex: The redundance of safety features in the design ensured that even if one failed , there would be backup measures in place to prevent accidents .La **redundancia** de las características de seguridad en el diseño aseguró que, incluso si una fallaba, habría medidas de respaldo para prevenir accidentes.
nuance
[Sustantivo]

a very small and barely noticeable difference in tone, appearance, manner, meaning, etc.

matiz

matiz

Ex: His argument lacked the nuance needed to address the complexities of the issue .Su argumento carecía de la **matiz** necesaria para abordar las complejidades del problema.
parlance
[Sustantivo]

the particular style or manner of speaking or writing used in a specific group, profession, or context

habla

habla

Ex: Within the gaming community , the parlance for a player who is new to a game is often " noob " or " newbie . "Dentro de la comunidad de jugadores, el **lenguaje** para un jugador que es nuevo en un juego a menudo es "noob" o "newbie".
ambiance
[Sustantivo]

the overall mood, feeling, or character of a place, shaped by its surroundings and influences

ambiente

ambiente

Ex: The ambiance of the beach at sunset was magical , with the sky painted in shades of orange and pink , and the sound of waves crashing on the shore .
abeyance
[Sustantivo]

a temporary suspension or cessation of activity or progress, typically with the expectation of future resumption

suspenso

suspenso

Ex: The negotiations between the two parties were placed in abeyance as both sides sought clarification on certain key issues .Las negociaciones entre las dos partes fueron puestas en **abeyance** mientras ambos lados buscaban aclaraciones sobre ciertos temas clave.
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