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Lista de palabras SAT 5 - Lección 39

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Afrikaans
Afrikaans
[Sustantivo]

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

afrikáans

afrikáans

countenance
countenance
[Sustantivo]

someone's face or facial expression

semblante, rostro

semblante, rostro

Ex: The actor's countenance reflected the character's inner turmoil perfectly. 

El rostro del actor reflejaba perfectamente la confusión interna del personaje.

resemblance
resemblance
[Sustantivo]

the state of similarity between two or more things

semejanza

semejanza

Ex: The resemblance between the old painting and the new one was uncanny. 

La semejanza entre la pintura antigua y la nueva era asombrosa.

deviance
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: The school counselor addressed incidents of deviance among students, providing support and guidance to prevent further disruptive behavior. 

El consejero escolar abordó los incidentes de desviación entre los estudiantes, brindando apoyo y orientación para prevenir un mayor comportamiento disruptivo.

semblance
semblance
[Sustantivo]

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

apariencia

apariencia

Ex: The peace treaty provided only a semblance of resolution to the ongoing conflict. 

El tratado de paz solo proporcionó una apariencia de resolución al conflicto en curso.

reliance
reliance
[Sustantivo]

trust and confidence placed in someone or something

confianza

confianza

seance
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: The medium conducted a seance in a dimly lit room, invoking the presence of spirits and facilitating communication between the living and the dead. 

El médium realizó una sesión en una habitación con poca luz, invocando la presencia de los espíritus y facilitando la comunicación entre los vivos y los muertos.

continuance
continuance
[Sustantivo]

the act of prolonging or extending the duration of something

continuación

continuación

Ex: The employee requested a continuance of their vacation leave to attend to a family emergency. 

El empleado solicitó una prórroga de su permiso de vacaciones para atender una emergencia familiar.

obeisance
obeisance
[Sustantivo]

behavior that expresses respect, submission, or duty toward someone in authority or of higher status

obediencia

obediencia

Ex: The villagers showed obeisance to the elder by following her guidance without question. 

Los aldeanos mostraron obediencia a la anciana siguiendo su guía sin cuestionar.

pittance
pittance
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money that is very insufficient

miseria

miseria

Ex: Her hourly wage amounted to a pittance, barely covering her daily expenses. 

Su salario por hora ascendía a una miseria, apenas cubriendo sus gastos diarios.

assurance
assurance
[Sustantivo]

a promise or pledge to do something

promesa

promesa

sustenance
sustenance
[Sustantivo]

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

alimento

alimento

hindrance
hindrance
[Sustantivo]

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

obstáculo

obstáculo

Ex: His constant interruptions were a hindrance to the meeting. 

Sus constantes interrupciones fueron un estorbo para la reunión.

predominance
predominance
[Sustantivo]

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

predominio

predominio

Ex: Despite efforts to promote diversity, the predominance of male executives in corporate boardrooms persists in many industries. 

A pesar de los esfuerzos por promover la diversidad, la predominancia de los ejecutivos masculinos en los consejos de administración persiste en muchas industrias.

vengeance
vengeance
[Sustantivo]

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

venganza

venganza

Ex: The character's desire for vengeance consumed him, leading to a spiral of violence and revenge. 

El deseo de venganza del personaje lo consumió, llevándolo a una espiral de violencia y revancha.

redundance
redundance
[Sustantivo]

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

redundancia

redundancia

Ex: The use of redundance in the system's coding resulted in inefficiencies and slowed down its performance. 

El uso de redundancia en la codificación del sistema resultó en ineficiencias y ralentizó su rendimiento.

nuance
nuance
[Sustantivo]

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

matiz

matiz

Ex: She noticed a slight nuance in his tone that suggested he was upset. 

Ella notó una ligera matiz en su tono que sugería que estaba molesto.

parlance
parlance
[Sustantivo]

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

habla

habla

Ex: In scientific parlance, "hypertension" is the preferred term used to describe high blood pressure. 

En el lenguaje científico, "hipertensión" es el término preferido utilizado para describir la presión arterial alta.

ambiance
ambiance
[Sustantivo]

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

ambiente

ambiente

Ex: The ambiance of the old library was quiet and scholarly. 

El ambiente de la antigua biblioteca era tranquilo y académico.

abeyance
abeyance
[Sustantivo]

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

suspenso

suspenso

Ex: The company's expansion plans were held in abeyance until market conditions improved. 

Los planes de expansión de la empresa se mantuvieron en abeyance hasta que mejoraron las condiciones del mercado.

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