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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: countenance betrayed her nervousness as she waited for the interview to begin .
resemblance
[Sustantivo]

the state of similarity between two or more things

semejanza

semejanza

Ex: They were amazed by resemblance of the child to her grandmother .
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 deviance, recognizing that what is considered acceptable behavior can vary widely across different societies .
semblance
[Sustantivo]

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

apariencia

apariencia

Ex: Her calm demeanor gave semblance of control , even though she was feeling anxious inside .
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 , seance yielded what appeared to be messages from beyond the grave , providing comfort and closure to those present .
continuance
[Sustantivo]

the act of prolonging or extending the duration of something

continuación

continuación

Ex: The court issued continuance in the divorce proceedings to give the parties more time to negotiate a settlement .
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 obeisance before carrying out their orders .
pittance
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money that is very insufficient

miseria

miseria

Ex: They offered him pittance for the artwork , far less than its true value .
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 hindrance in warm weather .
predominance
[Sustantivo]

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

predominio

predominio

Ex: Within the ecosystem , predominance of a single species can have far-reaching effects on the entire food chain and ecosystem dynamics .
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 vengeance, the protagonist chose to forgive his enemies and pursue reconciliation instead .
redundance
[Sustantivo]

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

redundancia

redundancia

Ex: redundance of safety features in the design ensured that even if one failed , there would be backup measures in place to prevent accidents .
nuance
[Sustantivo]

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

matiz

matiz

Ex: His argument lacked nuance needed to address the complexities of the issue .
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 , parlance for a player who is new to a game is often " noob " or " newbie . "
ambiance
[Sustantivo]

the overall atmosphere or mood of a place, typically created by a combination of factors such as lighting, decor, music, and scent

ambiente

ambiente

Ex: 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 abeyance as both sides sought clarification on certain key issues .
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