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Lista de palabras SAT 5 - Lección 45

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ailment
ailment
[Sustantivo]

an illness, often a minor one

enfermedad, dolencia

enfermedad, dolencia

Ex: The elderly often suffer from various age-related ailments such as arthritis. 

Las personas mayores a menudo sufren de diversos padecimientos relacionados con la edad, como la artritis.

amusement
amusement
[Sustantivo]

a feeling we get when somebody or something is funny and exciting

diversión

diversión

Ex: The children squealed with delight and amusement as they played with their toys. 

Los niños gritaban de alegría y diversión mientras jugaban con sus juguetes.

claimant
claimant
[Sustantivo]

someone who asserts a right to something, typically in a legal context

demandante, solicitante

demandante, solicitante

Ex: The claimant filed a lawsuit against the company for injuries sustained in a workplace accident. 

El demandante presentó una demanda contra la empresa por lesiones sufridas en un accidente laboral.

confinement
confinement
[Sustantivo]

the action of keeping someone in a closed space, prison, etc., usually by force

confinamiento

confinamiento

Ex: The patient remained under confinement in the hospital. 

El paciente permaneció bajo confinamiento en el hospital.

contentment
contentment
[Sustantivo]

happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life

satisfacción

satisfacción

Ex: True contentment doesn't depend on wealth, but on inner peace. 

La verdadera satisfacción no depende de la riqueza, sino de la paz interior.

denouement
denouement
[Sustantivo]

the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained

desenlace

desenlace

Ex: The film’s denouement tied up all loose ends, leaving the audience with a sense of closure. 

El desenlace de la película ató todos los cabos sueltos, dejando a la audiencia con una sensación de cierre.

emolument
emolument
[Sustantivo]

payment, salary, or compensation received for work or services rendered, often in the context of employment or official position

emolumento

emolumento

Ex: The contract specified the emoluments for the consultant's services, including hourly rates and travel expenses. 

El contrato especificaba los emolumentos por los servicios del consultor, incluyendo las tarifas por hora y los gastos de viaje.

ferment
ferment
[Sustantivo]

a state of agitation, excitement, or unrest, often associated with rapid change or transformation

agitación

agitación

Ex: In the midst of social ferment, protests erupted across the country demanding justice and equality. 

En medio de la fermentación social, estallaron protestas en todo el país exigiendo justicia e igualdad.

figment
figment
[Sustantivo]

something invented or imagined, often without any basis in reality

ilusión

ilusión

Ex: The conspiracy theory was based on a figment of speculation rather than concrete evidence. 

La teoría de la conspiración se basaba en un invento más que en pruebas concretas.

ligament
ligament
[Sustantivo]

a bond or connection between individuals, often signifying a relationship or tie of loyalty

enlace

enlace

Ex: The mentorship program provided a valuable ligament between experienced professionals and aspiring students. 

El programa de mentoría proporcionó un vínculo valioso entre profesionales experimentados y estudiantes aspirantes.

liniment
liniment
[Sustantivo]

a pain-relieving liquid or lotion applied to the skin

linimento

linimento

Ex: The athlete used liniment to ease the discomfort of a sports injury. 

El atleta usó linimento para aliviar las molestias de una lesión deportiva.

lodgment
lodgment
[Sustantivo]

the process of securely placing or depositing something, often into a designated location or container

alojamiento

alojamiento

Ex: The librarian made a lodgment of the returned books onto the shelves, organizing them by category. 

El bibliotecario realizó un depósito de los libros devueltos en los estantes, organizándolos por categoría.

merriment
merriment
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of joy, cheerfulness, and amusement that spreads warmth and happiness among people

alegría

alegría

Ex: The festive decorations and lively music created an atmosphere of merriment at the holiday party. 

Las decoraciones festivas y la música animada crearon una atmósfera de alegría en la fiesta navideña.

ointment
ointment
[Sustantivo]

a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes

ungüento, pomada

ungüento, pomada

Ex: The athlete applied a muscle-relaxing ointment to alleviate soreness after the intense workout. 

El atleta aplicó una pomada relajante muscular para aliviar el dolor después del entrenamiento intenso.

predicament
predicament
[Sustantivo]

a difficult or unpleasant situation that is hard to deal with

apuro

apuro

raiment
raiment
[Sustantivo]

clothing or garments, especially when considered in terms of fashion or formal attire

vestido

vestido

Ex: In her wardrobe, there was a vast array of raiment, ranging from casual to formal attire. 

En su armario, había una amplia variedad de vestimenta, que iba desde ropa casual hasta atuendos formales.

aide-de-camp
aide-de-camp
[Sustantivo]

a military officer appointed to assist a senior officer

ayudante de campo

ayudante de campo

Ex: The president's aide-de-camp accompanied him on diplomatic missions, ensuring smooth coordination and communication. 

El aide-de-camp del presidente lo acompañó en misiones diplomáticas, asegurando una coordinación y comunicación fluidas.

bete noire
bete noire
[Sustantivo]

a person or thing that is strongly disliked or feared

pesadilla

pesadilla

Ex: Great-uncle Edward was my father's bête noire. 

El tío abuelo Edward era la bête noire de mi padre.

bric-a-brac
bric-a-brac
[Sustantivo]

small, decorative items or trinkets, often of little value individually but collectively creating a visually appealing display

chucherías

chucherías

Ex: She enjoyed browsing flea markets for unique bric-a-brac to add character to her home decor. 

A ella le encantaba navegar por los mercadillos en busca de baratijas únicas para añadir carácter a la decoración de su hogar.

carte blanche
carte blanche
[Sustantivo]

complete freedom or unrestricted authority given to someone to act as they wish in a particular situation

carta blanca

carta blanca

Ex: The artist was given carte blanche to create a mural on the building's exterior, expressing their vision freely. 

Al artista se le dio carta blanca para crear un mural en el exterior del edificio, expresando su visión libremente.

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