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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 10

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SAT Word Skills 6
heritage
heritage
[Sustantivo]

an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors

herencia

herencia

Ex: Understanding one's heritage can provide a deeper sense of identity and belonging. 

Entender el patrimonio de uno puede proporcionar un sentido más profundo de identidad y pertenencia.

collage
collage
[Sustantivo]

a collection or combination of diverse elements or ideas

colección

colección

Ex: Her speech was a collage of quotes from various sources, showcasing her wide range of influences. 

Su discurso fue un collage de citas de diversas fuentes, mostrando su amplia gama de influencias.

acreage
acreage
[Sustantivo]

the total expanse of land, typically measured in square units

extensión

extensión

Ex: The developer plans to subdivide the acreage into smaller lots for residential homes. 

El desarrollador planea subdividir la superficie en lotes más pequeños para viviendas residenciales.

drainage
drainage
[Sustantivo]

the process of removing excess water or other liquids from an area or system, typically through a network of pipes, channels, or natural slopes

drenaje

drenaje

Ex: The contractor ensured that the drainage around the building was designed to avoid any water damage. 

El contratista aseguró que el drenaje alrededor del edificio fue diseñado para evitar cualquier daño por agua.

espionage
espionage
[Sustantivo]

the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies

espionaje

espionaje

Ex: During the conflict, both sides employed sophisticated technology for espionage, including surveillance satellites and encrypted communication. 

Durante el conflicto, ambos bandos emplearon tecnología sofisticada para el espionaje, incluyendo satélites de vigilancia y comunicaciones encriptadas.

adage
adage
[Sustantivo]

a short, memorable saying that expresses a common observation or truth about life

adagio

adagio

Ex: She often quotes the adage "look before you leap" to remind others to consider the consequences of their actions. 

Ella a menudo cita el adagio "mira antes de saltar" para recordar a otros que consideren las consecuencias de sus acciones.

mileage
mileage
[Sustantivo]

the number of miles per gallon of fuel efficiency achieved by a vehicle

millaje

millaje

Ex: When considering a used car, it's essential to check its mileage to gauge how much wear and tear it has endured. 

Al considerar un coche usado, es esencial verificar su kilometraje para evaluar cuánto desgaste ha sufrido.

cartilage
cartilage
[Sustantivo]

an elastic tissue that supports or connects joints in an infant and turns into skeleton during growth

cartílago

cartílago

Ex: Cartilage cushions joints and prevents bones from rubbing against each other. 

El cartílago amortigua las articulaciones y evita que los huesos se rocen entre sí.

mirage
mirage
[Sustantivo]

something that appears desirable or promising but is ultimately unattainable or elusive

espejismo

espejismo

Ex: In the world of finance, the idea of quick and easy wealth can be a mirage, luring investors with promises of high returns but often leading to disappointment. 

En el mundo de las finanzas, la idea de una riqueza rápida y fácil puede ser un espejismo, atrayendo a los inversores con promesas de altos rendimientos pero a menudo llevando a la decepción.

sage
sage
[Sustantivo]

a wise and insightful figure who offers guidance, advice, or philosophical reflection, often in stories or real life

sabio

sabio

Ex: She turned to her mentor, a sage figure in her life. 

Se volvió hacia su mentor, una figura sabia en su vida.

brokerage
brokerage
[Sustantivo]

an intermediary entity or individual that facilitates transactions or negotiations between parties

corretaje

corretaje

Ex: The freight brokerage coordinated the transportation of goods, negotiating rates and arranging shipments between suppliers and distributors. 

El corretaje de carga coordinó el transporte de mercancías, negociando tarifas y organizando envíos entre proveedores y distribuidores.

vantage
vantage
[Sustantivo]

a position that grants superiority or advantage over others

posición ventajosa

posición ventajosa

Ex: The politician used her vantage to sway public opinion, positioning herself as the most viable candidate for leadership. 

La política utilizó su ventaja para influir en la opinión pública, posicionándose como la candidata más viable para el liderazgo.

persiflage
persiflage
[Sustantivo]

a light-hearted and playful exchange of banter or conversation

burlas

burlas

Ex: In their playful persiflage, they teased each other affectionately, enjoying the camaraderie of their friendship. 

En su persiflage juguetón, se burlaban el uno al otro cariñosamente, disfrutando de la camaradería de su amistad.

demurrage
demurrage
[Sustantivo]

a charge levied on the detention of a vessel, container, or cargo beyond the allotted time for loading or unloading at a port

sobrestadía

sobrestadía

Ex: To avoid demurrage costs, the logistics manager ensured efficient coordination between the warehouse and transportation teams. 

Para evitar los costos de demora, el gerente de logística aseguró una coordinación eficiente entre los equipos de almacén y transporte.

plumage
plumage
[Sustantivo]

the feathers of a bird covering its body

plumaje

plumaje

Ex: The ornithologist studied the bird's plumage to identify its species. 

El ornitólogo estudió el plumaje del pájaro para identificar su especie.

to [take] umbrage

to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted

resentimiento

resentimiento

Ex: I think Lady Westerly took umbrage with your remarks, sir. 
to [give] umbrage

to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them

Ex: John unintentionally gave umbrage to his colleague when he forgot to invite her to the team meeting. 
savage
savage
[Sustantivo]

a person who behaves in a brutal or aggressive manner

salvaje

salvaje

Ex: The novel depicted the protagonist as a savage, portraying him as a fierce warrior from a distant tribe. 

La novela representaba al protagonista como un salvaje, retratándolo como un feroz guerrero de una tribu lejana.

shrinkage
shrinkage
[Sustantivo]

the process of something getting smaller or decrease in size

encogimiento

encogimiento

Ex: The shrinkage of the glacier over decades alarmed scientists. 

La contracción del glaciar a lo largo de las décadas alarmó a los científicos.

montage
montage
[Sustantivo]

a composition that combines multiple images, graphics, or elements to visually represent a theme, idea, or story

montaje

montaje

Ex: The travel agency's poster displayed a stunning montage of picturesque landscapes and iconic landmarks from around the world, enticing viewers to explore new destinations. 

El cartel de la agencia de viajes mostraba un montaje impresionante de paisajes pintorescos y monumentos icónicos de todo el mundo, tentando a los espectadores a explorar nuevos destinos.

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