Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 4

a public meeting place where people can discuss and exchange views on various topics or issues

foro

a grand above-ground structure used for entombing the deceased or as a memorial

mausoleo

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

quórum

unnecessary fuss or trouble

alboroto

a person who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or interest

aficionado

a bold or swaggering display of courage or confidence, often used to mask fear, insecurity, or uncertainty

bravatas

a genus of flowering plants commonly known as goldenrods, characterized by their tall, bright yellow flower spikes

vara de oro

an annual publication containing a wealth of information, such as calendars, astronomical data, weather forecasts, recipes, statistics, and other useful or interesting facts

almanaque

someone who experiences an irresistible impulse to steal items, typically without any personal need or financial motive

cleptómano

a small decorative item, often trivial or of little value, used to adorn shelves or display surfaces

chuchería

a condition in which the number of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin in one's body is low

anemia

a long, elaborate song that is melodious and is intended for a solo voice, especially in an opera

aria

an abundance or an overflowing supply of something

cornucopia

a potentially fatal disease normally transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito

malaria, paludismo

any of the order of mammals that carry their young babies in a pouch, such as kangaroos, found either in Australia or Americas

marsupial

a mental condition in which a person believes themselves to be more powerful and important than they actually are

megalomanía

a noxious or unpleasant atmosphere

miasma

a warm and wistful emotion of longing or missing past experiences and cherished memories

nostalgia

a word that mimics the sound it represents

onomatopeya

an individual who is avoided and not liked, accepted, or respected by society or a group of people

paria