Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 10

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

herencia

a collection or combination of diverse elements or ideas

colección

the total expanse of land, typically measured in square units

extensión

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

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

espionaje

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

adagio

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

millaje

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

cartílago

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

espejismo

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

sabio

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

corretaje

a position that grants superiority or advantage over others

posición ventajosa

a light-hearted and playful exchange of banter or conversation

burlas

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

sobrestadía

the feathers of a bird covering its body

plumaje

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

resentimiento

to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them

someone who behaves in a brutal or aggressive manner

salvaje

the process of something getting smaller or decrease in size

encogimiento

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

montaje