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Lista de palabras SAT 5 - Lección 49

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to cadge
[Verbo]

to obtain something, often by imposing on others, without intending to repay or reciprocate the favor

gorronear

gorronear

Ex: I will not allow him cadge off me anymore ; he needs to learn to be more independent .
to browse
[Verbo]

to casually look at different products in a store with no intention of making a purchase

echar una ojeada

echar una ojeada

Ex: He likes browse the electronics store to stay updated on the latest technology , even though he rarely buys anything .
to envenom
[Verbo]

to cause to become resentful or bitter, typically through the use of harmful or spiteful words or actions

envenenar

envenenar

Ex: If she continues envenom every interaction with her negativity , she will soon find herself isolated and alone .
to humbug
[Verbo]

to deceive or trick someone, often by pretending to be sincere or honest when one is not

embaucar

embaucar

Ex: If she continues humbug her way through life , she will eventually lose the trust of everyone around her .

to establish deeply and firmly, often making something difficult to change or remove

atrincherar

atrincherar

Ex: Over the years, traditional gender roles have become deeply entrenched in some societies.
fallow
[Adjetivo]

(of farmland) not used for growing crops for a period of time, especially for the quality of the soil to improve

en barbecho

en barbecho

to fresco
[Verbo]

to paint on wet plaster, allowing the colors to become fixed as the plaster dries, often used in mural painting

pintar al fresco

pintar al fresco

Ex: By next year , the artist will frescoed an entire series of murals along the riverfront promenade
to bemuse
[Verbo]

to confuse someone, often by being difficult to understand

confundir

confundir

Ex: The contradictory statements from the bemused the reporters , making it difficult to discern the truth .
to betroth
[Verbo]

to promise to marry someone, typically with a formal ceremony or agreement, often involving the exchange of rings

prometer en matrimonio

prometer en matrimonio

Ex: The couple exchanged vows betroth themselves to each other in the presence of close friends and family .
to bode
[Verbo]

to be an omen or indication of a future outcome, often suggesting something negative or ominous

ser señal de

ser señal de

Ex: Her absence from the team meetings boded poorly for her chances of promotion .
to prevail
[Verbo]

to prove to be superior in strength, influence, or authority

prevalecer sobre

prevalecer sobre

Ex: Through diplomacy and negotiation , countries sought prevail over conflicts and promote peaceful resolutions to international disputes .
to afflict
[Verbo]

to cause pain, suffering, or distress, often as a result of illness, injury, or hardship

afligir

afligir

Ex: War afflicted the region for decades , leaving a legacy of destruction and suffering .
to posit
[Verbo]

to put forward a theory, idea, or argument for consideration or discussion

postular

postular

Ex: The posited that economic inequality is a major factor in determining political instability and social unrest .
to ante
[Verbo]

to contribute a specified amount of money before a card game, poker hand, or other gambling activity begins

poner la parte de uno

poner la parte de uno

Ex: Over the years , I anted countless times in various card games .
to imbibe
[Verbo]

to consume or absorb liquids, especially beverages

beber

beber

Ex: After a successful business deal , the imbibed rare scotch whiskies to celebrate their achievement .
to stoke
[Verbo]

to add fuel to a fire, metaphorically or literally, in order to increase its intensity or excitement

atizar

atizar

Ex: Over the years , he stoked controversy with his outspoken views on social issues .

to dissolve gradually into a liquid state, often due to high humidity or decomposition

licuarse

licuarse

Ex: Over time , the organic matter deliquesced into a rich compost , nourishing the soil .

to give special advantages or rights to someone or something

favorecer

favorecer

Ex: The privileged loyal customers with exclusive discounts .
to singe
[Verbo]

to lightly burn something on the surface, causing minimal damage

chamuscar

chamuscar

Ex: The dragon 's breath was hot enough singe the grass as it passed over .
to vie
[Verbo]

to intensely compete with another person in order to achieve something

competir

competir

Ex: vying for victory in a tournament demonstrate exceptional teamwork and skill .
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