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Lista de palabras SAT 5 - Lección 42

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nepotism
nepotism
[Sustantivo]

favoritism shown to relatives, especially in granting jobs, promotions, or other advantages

nepotismo

nepotismo

Ex: The coach showed nepotism by favoring his son on the team, often giving him preferential treatment over other players. 

El entrenador mostró nepotismo al favorecer a su hijo en el equipo, a menudo dándole un trato preferencial sobre otros jugadores.

realism
realism
[Sustantivo]

a literary or artistic style that gives a lifelike representation of people, events, and objects

realismo

realismo

Ex: Gustave Courbet was a pioneer of realism in art, challenging the conventions of his time by painting scenes of common people and their struggles. 

Gustave Courbet fue un pionero del realismo en el arte, desafiando las convenciones de su tiempo al pintar escenas de gente común y sus luchas.

aphorism
aphorism
[Sustantivo]

a concise, memorable statement that expresses a general truth, principle, or observation, often witty or philosophical

aforismo

aforismo

Ex: He delivered his advice in sharp aphorisms. 

Entregó sus consejos en aforismos agudos.

pessimism
pessimism
[Sustantivo]

the negative quality of having doubts about the future and expect the worst possible outcomes

pesimismo

pesimismo

Ex: His pessimism made it hard for him to enjoy good news. 

Su pesimismo le dificultaba disfrutar de las buenas noticias.

mannerism
mannerism
[Sustantivo]

a distinctive style, behavior, or way of doing things that is characteristic of a particular individual, group, or period

peculiaridad

peculiaridad

Ex: The poet's use of unconventional punctuation and capitalization was a mannerism that defined his avant-garde writing style. 

El uso del poeta de puntuación y mayúsculas no convencionales fue un manierismo que definió su estilo de escritura vanguardista.

truism
truism
[Sustantivo]

a self-evident truth or axiomatic statement that does not worth mentioning, used as a literary device

truismo, lugar común

truismo, lugar común

Americanism
Americanism
[Sustantivo]

the ideology, customs, values, and cultural traits that are considered characteristic of the United States or its citizens

americanismo

americanismo

Ex: Baseball, often referred to as "America's pastime," is a sport deeply ingrained in Americanism, reflecting cultural values of teamwork, competition, and perseverance. 

El béisbol, a menudo llamado "pasatiempo de América", es un deporte profundamente arraigado en el americanismo, que refleja valores culturales como el trabajo en equipo, la competencia y la perseverancia.

altruism
altruism
[Sustantivo]

the selfless concern for the well-being of others, often demonstrated through acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity

altruismo

altruismo

Ex: Giving up one's seat on public transportation for someone who needs it more, such as an elderly person or pregnant woman, is an act of altruism. 

Ceder el asiento en el transporte público a alguien que lo necesita más, como una persona mayor o una mujer embarazada, es un acto de altruismo.

plagiarism
plagiarism
[Sustantivo]

the act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper credit or permission

plagio

plagio

Ex: His article was rejected due to plagiarism. 

Su artículo fue rechazado debido al plagio.

ventriloquist
ventriloquist
[Sustantivo]

an entertainer who can manipulate their voice in a way that makes it seem like it is coming from a puppet or dummy

ventrílocuo

ventrílocuo

Ex: The children laughed with delight as the ventriloquist made his puppet "speak" in funny voices. 

Los niños se rieron de alegría cuando el ventrílocuo hizo "hablar" a su muñeco con voces graciosas.

zeitgeist
zeitgeist
[Sustantivo]

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period in history, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of the time

zeitgeist

zeitgeist

Ex: The Roaring Twenties in the United States captured the zeitgeist of prosperity and excess, with the rise of consumer culture, jazz music, and the flapper lifestyle. 

Los Felices Años Veinte en Estados Unidos capturaron el zeitgeist de prosperidad y exceso, con el auge de la cultura del consumo, la música jazz y el estilo de vida flapper.

fatalist
fatalist
[Sustantivo]

someone who believes that all events are predetermined and inevitable, often accepting them passively without attempting to change or influence outcomes

fatalista

fatalista

Ex: When faced with adversity, the fatalist resigns themselves to their circumstances, believing that nothing they do will change the outcome. 

Cuando se enfrenta a la adversidad, el fatalista se resigna a sus circunstancias, creyendo que nada de lo que haga cambiará el resultado.

lobbyist
lobbyist
[Sustantivo]

someone who attempts to persuade politicians to agree or disagree with a law being made or changed

cabildero, miembro de un grupo de presión

cabildero, miembro de un grupo de presión

masochist
masochist
[Sustantivo]

someone who derives pleasure or gratification from experiencing pain, humiliation, or suffering, either inflicted by oneself or by others

masoquista

masoquista

Ex: When criticized, the masochist may feel a sense of satisfaction, as they enjoy the emotional pain of humiliation. 

Cuando es criticado, el masoquista puede sentir una sensación de satisfacción, ya que disfruta del dolor emocional de la humillación.

numismatist
numismatist
[Sustantivo]

someone who collects, studies, or deals with coins, currency, and related items, often as a hobby or profession

numismático

numismático

Ex: The local museum hired a numismatist to catalog and authenticate their extensive coin collection. 

El museo local contrató a un numismático para catalogar y autenticar su extensa colección de monedas.

oculist
oculist
[Sustantivo]

a healthcare professional specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders

oculista

oculista

Ex: The oculist prescribed corrective lenses to address the patient's nearsightedness and astigmatism. 

El oculista recetó lentes correctivos para tratar la miopía y el astigmatismo del paciente.

euthanasia
euthanasia
[Sustantivo]

the intentional act of ending a person's life painlessly and without their consent, typically to relieve suffering from a terminal illness or irreversible condition

eutanasia

eutanasia

Ex: Medical professionals may discuss euthanasia as an option for patients with advanced illnesses who are in extreme pain and have no chance of recovery. 

Los profesionales médicos pueden discutir la eutanasia como una opción para pacientes con enfermedades avanzadas que están en dolor extremo y no tienen posibilidad de recuperación.

hernia
hernia
[Sustantivo]

a condition in which part of an organ squeezes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place

hernia

hernia

hysteria
hysteria
[Sustantivo]

great excitement, anger, or fear that makes someone unable to control their emotions, and as a result, they start laughing, crying, etc.

hysteria

hysteria

Ex: His speech induced hysteria among his supporters. 

Su discurso indujo histeria entre sus seguidores.

mania
mania
[Sustantivo]

mental condition that causes extreme and unusual changes in one's energy level, mood, or emotions

manía

manía

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