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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 10

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heritage
[Sustantivo]

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

herencia

herencia

Ex: She learned traditional recipes from her grandmother , preserving her culinary heritage for future generations .Aprendió recetas tradicionales de su abuela, preservando **su herencia** culinaria para las generaciones futuras.
collage
[Sustantivo]

a collection or combination of diverse elements or ideas

colección

colección

Ex: The book club 's discussion was a collage of opinions and interpretations , each member bringing their unique perspective to the conversation .La discusión del club de lectura fue un **collage** de opiniones e interpretaciones, cada miembro aportando su perspectiva única a la conversación.
acreage
[Sustantivo]

the total expanse of land, typically measured in square units

extensión

extensión

Ex: The local government designated the vast acreage of forested land as protected wilderness to conserve its natural beauty and biodiversity .El gobierno local designó la vasta **superficie** de tierra boscosa como área silvestre protegida para conservar su belleza natural y biodiversidad.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

espionaje

espionaje

Ex: Cyber espionage has become a prominent threat , with hackers infiltrating networks to steal confidential information and disrupt operations .El **espionaje** cibernético se ha convertido en una amenaza prominente, con hackers infiltrándose en redes para robar información confidencial y interrumpir operaciones.
adage
[Sustantivo]

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

adagio

adagio

Ex: In times of adversity , he finds solace in the adage " this too shall pass , " reminding himself that difficult situations are temporary .En tiempos de adversidad, encuentra consuelo en el **adagio** "esto también pasará", recordándose a sí mismo que las situaciones difíciles son temporales.
mileage
[Sustantivo]

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

millaje

millaje

Ex: After the tune-up , the mechanic noted an improvement in the car 's mileage, indicating better fuel efficiency .Después del ajuste, el mecánico notó una mejora en el **kilometraje** del coche, lo que indica una mejor eficiencia de combustible.
cartilage
[Sustantivo]

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

cartílago

cartílago

Ex: Chondrocytes are cells responsible for producing and maintaining cartilage.Los condrocitos son células responsables de producir y mantener el **cartílago**.
mirage
[Sustantivo]

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

espejismo

espejismo

Ex: Some people spend their lives chasing after the mirage of happiness , believing it lies in material possessions or external achievements , only to find true contentment eludes them .Algunas personas pasan su vida persiguiendo el **espejismo** de la felicidad, creyendo que reside en las posesiones materiales o en los logros externos, solo para descubrir que la verdadera satisfacción les elude.
sage
[Sustantivo]

a wise and knowledgeable character who provides guidance or advice to the protagonist

sabio

sabio

brokerage
[Sustantivo]

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

corretaje

corretaje

Ex: The brokerage firm specialized in matching investors with investment opportunities, providing expert guidance on portfolio management and wealth accumulation strategies.La firma de **corretaje** se especializó en conectar a los inversores con oportunidades de inversión, proporcionando orientación experta en gestión de carteras y estrategias de acumulación de riqueza.
vantage
[Sustantivo]

a position that grants superiority or advantage over others

posición ventajosa

posición ventajosa

Ex: Despite their initial vantage, the rebels faced challenges in maintaining their position against the well-equipped army .A pesar de su **ventaja** inicial, los rebeldes enfrentaron desafíos para mantener su posición contra el ejército bien equipado.
persiflage
[Sustantivo]

a light-hearted and playful exchange of banter or conversation

burlas

burlas

Ex: With his quick wit and charm , he excelled in the art of persiflage, effortlessly keeping the conversation light and entertaining .Con su ingenio rápido y encanto, sobresalió en el arte de la **persiflage**, manteniendo sin esfuerzo la conversación ligera y entretenida.
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: Despite the efforts to minimize delays , the shipping company occasionally faced demurrage charges when unforeseen circumstances caused disruptions in their operations .A pesar de los esfuerzos para minimizar los retrasos, la compañía naviera ocasionalmente enfrentó cargos por **demora** cuando circunstancias imprevistas causaron interrupciones en sus operaciones.
plumage
[Sustantivo]

the feathers of a bird covering its body

plumaje

plumaje

Ex: Ducks molt and regrow their plumage every year .Los patos mudan y regeneran su **plumaje** cada año.

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

resentimiento

resentimiento

Ex: The took umbrage at the student 's rude question .

to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them

Ex: The boss's harsh criticism of Tom's presentation gave him umbrage, and he considered resigning from his job.
savage
[Sustantivo]

a person who behaves in a brutal or aggressive manner

salvaje

salvaje

Ex: The diplomat 's calm demeanor belied the savage within , as he navigated the treacherous waters of international politics with ruthless cunning .La actitud tranquila del diplomático ocultaba al **salvaje** en su interior, mientras navegaba por las aguas traicioneras de la política internacional con astucia despiadada.
shrinkage
[Sustantivo]

the process of something getting smaller or decrease in size

encogimiento

encogimiento

Ex: The shrinkage of his savings forced him to rethink his retirement plan .
montage
[Sustantivo]

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

montaje

montaje

Ex: The art exhibition poster featured a captivating montage of abstract shapes and colors , reflecting the diverse and eclectic nature of the showcased artworks .El cartel de la exposición de arte presentaba un **montaje** cautivador de formas y colores abstractos, reflejando la naturaleza diversa y ecléctica de las obras expuestas.
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