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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 4

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forum
forum
[Sustantivo]

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

foro

foro

Ex: The town held a forum to discuss the proposed changes to local zoning laws. 

El pueblo celebró un foro para discutir los cambios propuestos a las leyes de zonificación local.

mausoleum
mausoleum
[Sustantivo]

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

mausoleo

mausoleo

Ex: After the funeral, the casket was placed inside the mausoleum for permanent resting. 

Después del funeral, el ataúd fue colocado dentro del mausoleo para un descanso permanente.

quorum
quorum
[Sustantivo]

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

quórum

quórum

Ex: The committee waited for fifteen minutes past the scheduled start time to allow more members to arrive and reach the quorum. 

El comité esperó quince minutos después de la hora de inicio programada para permitir que llegaran más miembros y alcanzar el quórum.

ado
ado
[Sustantivo]

unnecessary fuss or trouble

alboroto

alboroto

Ex: She made a big ado about finding the perfect gift for her friend's birthday, only to discover that he appreciated the gesture more than the actual present. 

Ella hizo un gran alboroto por encontrar el regalo perfecto para el cumpleaños de su amigo, solo para descubrir que él apreció más el gesto que el regalo en sí.

aficionado
aficionado
[Sustantivo]

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

aficionado

aficionado

Ex: She became an aficionado of Japanese cuisine after visiting Tokyo. 

Se convirtió en una aficionada de la cocina japonesa después de visitar Tokio.

bravado
bravado
[Sustantivo]

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

bravatas

bravatas

Ex: Despite her bravado, she felt a twinge of fear as she stepped onto the stage to deliver her speech. 

A pesar de su bravuconería, sintió un escalofrío de miedo al subir al escenario para pronunciar su discurso.

solidago
solidago
[Sustantivo]

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

vara de oro

vara de oro

Ex: Solidago species are native to North America and are often found in open areas such as prairies, fields, and roadsides. 

Las especies de Solidago son nativas de América del Norte y a menudo se encuentran en áreas abiertas como praderas, campos y bordes de carretera.

almanac
almanac
[Sustantivo]

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

almanaque

almanaque

kleptomaniac
kleptomaniac
[Sustantivo]

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

cleptómano

cleptómano

Ex: The kleptomaniac felt ashamed and guilty after each stealing episode, but the urge to steal always resurfaced. 

El cleptómano se sentía avergonzado y culpable después de cada episodio de robo, pero el impulso de robar siempre resurgía.

knick-knack
knick-knack
[Sustantivo]

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

chuchería

chuchería

Ex: The living room was decorated with knick-knacks that had been passed down through generations. 

La sala estaba decorada con chucherías que habían sido transmitidas de generación en generación.

anemia
anemia
[Sustantivo]

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

anemia

anemia

Ex: Chronic anemia can lead to fatigue and weakness. 

La anemia crónica puede provocar fatiga y debilidad.

aria
aria
[Sustantivo]

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

aria

aria

cornucopia
cornucopia
[Sustantivo]

the quality or state of being extremely abundant

cornucopia

cornucopia

Ex: Her imagination is a cornucopia of creative ideas. 

Su imaginación es una cornucopia de ideas creativas.

malaria
malaria
[Sustantivo]

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

malaria, paludismo

malaria, paludismo

Ex: Symptoms of malaria include high fever, chills, and flu-like illness. 

Los síntomas de la malaria incluyen fiebre alta, escalofríos y una enfermedad similar a la gripe.

marsupial
marsupial
[Sustantivo]

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

marsupial

marsupial

megalomania
megalomania
[Sustantivo]

a psychological condition or personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of power, importance, or self-worth

megalomanía

megalomanía

Ex: The CEO's megalomania drove the company into reckless expansion. 

La megalomanía del CEO llevó a la empresa a una expansión imprudente.

miasma
miasma
[Sustantivo]

a noxious or unpleasant atmosphere

miasma

miasma

Ex: The political scandal created a miasma of distrust and suspicion among the population, undermining confidence in the government. 

El escándalo político creó un miasma de desconfianza y sospecha entre la población, socavando la confianza en el gobierno.

nostalgia
nostalgia
[Sustantivo]

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

nostalgia

nostalgia

Ex: He felt a deep nostalgia as he flipped through the faded photographs of his college years. 

Sintió una profunda nostalgia mientras hojeaba las fotografías descoloridas de sus años universitarios.

onomatopoeia
onomatopoeia
[Sustantivo]

a word that mimics the sound it represents

onomatopeya

onomatopeya

Ex: Comic books use onomatopoeic words like "pow" and "zap" to emphasize action scenes. 

Los cómics usan palabras onomatopéyicas como "pum" y "zap" para enfatizar las escenas de acción.

pariah
pariah
[Sustantivo]

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

paria

paria

Ex: The celebrity's personal mistakes turned her into a pariah among her once-loyal fans. 

Los errores personales de la celebridad la convirtieron en un paria entre sus fans una vez leales.

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