Lista de palabras SAT 5 - Lección 48

a distinct layer or level within a system, often conceived as having depth or hierarchy

estrato

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

acertijo, adivinanza

a section of additional material that is usually added at the end of a book

apéndice, adenda

a single-celled microorganism that typically reproduces by cell division and can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms

bacteria

a large retail store selling various goods, or a particular type of goods

emporio

a shell beads used by some Native American tribes as currency or ceremonial items

wampum

a device with a long thin bar and a weight at the end that swings side to side to keep a clock working

péndulo

the wall separating the audience and the stage in a theater hall, including the arch on its top

proscenio

a tarred fiber used for caulking seams in wooden ships and as insulation in plumbing

estopa

a single piece of information or a reference point used in analysis or measurement

dato

a concise collection or summary of information, typically presented in a single volume or document

compendio

severe criticism or public condemnation, often directed at someone's actions or behavior that is considered shameful or disgraceful

oprobio

a point or support on which a lever pivots or rotates in order to lift or move objects

fulcro

(anatomy) the bone structure that surrounds and protects the brain

cráneo

an unpleasant or noxious odor, typically emanating from decaying matter or industrial processes

efluvio

a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ

milenio

a temporary suspension or halt of an ongoing activity, often imposed by an authority

moratoria

a formal expression of praise or tribute, typically delivered in speech or writing

encomio

a facility offering care for patients with mental or medical conditions needing extended treatment

manicomio

a questionable or unproven remedy or treatment, often sold with exaggerated claims of effectiveness

panacea