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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 16

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fishmonger
fishmonger
[Sustantivo]

a person who sells fish and seafood

pescadero

pescadero

Ex: With a wide selection of fish and seafood available , the fishmonger catered to the diverse tastes and preferences of shoppers .

Con una amplia selección de pescado y mariscos disponibles, el pescadero atendía a los diversos gustos y preferencias de los compradores.

larder
larder
[Sustantivo]

a cupboard or small room found in people's houses, particularly in the past, in order to store food

despensa

despensa

pincer
pincer
[Sustantivo]

a grasping tool or instrument consisting of two arms joined at a pivot

tenazas

tenazas

Ex: The archaeologist gently used a pincer to unearth the ancient artifact from the excavation site .

El arqueólogo usó suavemente una pinza para desenterrar el artefacto antiguo del sitio de excavación.

seer
seer
[Sustantivo]

a person who is believed to have supernatural insight or the ability to foresee the future

vidente

vidente

Ex: Despite skepticism from some , many continued to believe in the seer's extraordinary abilities , finding solace in their prophecies during uncertain times .

A pesar del escepticismo de algunos, muchos continuaron creyendo en las habilidades extraordinarias del vidente, encontrando consuelo en sus profecías durante tiempos inciertos.

limerick
limerick
[Sustantivo]

a humorous poem of five anapestic lines with a rhyme scheme of AABBA

quintilla jocosa

quintilla jocosa

Ex: The book was filled with limericks that brought joy to readers of all ages .

El libro estaba lleno de limericks que traían alegría a lectores de todas las edades.

derrick
derrick
[Sustantivo]

a type of lifting apparatus consisting of a vertical mast and a boom, typically used in construction or oil drilling operations

derrick

derrick

Ex: The mining company invested in a state-of-the-art derrick to facilitate ore extraction from the deep shafts .

La compañía minera invirtió en un derrick de última generación para facilitar la extracción de mineral de los pozos profundos.

maverick
maverick
[Sustantivo]

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

inconformista

inconformista

Ex: In a room full of followers , he stood out as the maverick.

En una habitación llena de seguidores, él destacaba como el inconformista.

mechanics
mechanics
[Sustantivo]

the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion and the behavior of physical systems under the action of forces

mecánica

mecánica

Ex: Quantum mechanics, a branch of physics, describes the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic levels, revealing the fundamental principles governing the microscopic world.

La mecánica cuántica, una rama de la física, describe el comportamiento de las partículas a niveles atómicos y subatómicos, revelando los principios fundamentales que gobiernan el mundo microscópico.

obstetrics
obstetrics
[Sustantivo]

the medical field that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and care of mothers

obstetricia, tocología

obstetricia, tocología

Ex: The lecture focused on new techniques in obstetrics.

La conferencia se centró en las nuevas técnicas en obstetricia.

mosaic
mosaic
[Sustantivo]

a plant condition characterized by mottled or variegated patterns on leaves, often caused by viral infections

mosaico

mosaico

Ex: Effective crop rotation and the use of virus-resistant plant varieties are key strategies for controlling mosaic diseases in agriculture.

La rotación efectiva de cultivos y el uso de variedades de plantas resistentes a virus son estrategias clave para controlar las enfermedades del mosaico en la agricultura.

bucolic
bucolic
[Sustantivo]

someone who leads a simple, rural life, often associated with countryside occupations such as farming or shepherding

campesino

campesino

Ex: Visitors to the bucolic's farm were often struck by the serenity of the surroundings , feeling a sense of peace and connection with nature .

Los visitantes de la granja bucólica a menudo se sorprendían por la serenidad del entorno, sintiendo una sensación de paz y conexión con la naturaleza.

avarice
avarice
[Sustantivo]

excessive desire for money and material goods

avaricia

avaricia

Ex: Their avarice caused them to make unethical decisions for financial gain .

Su avaricia les llevó a tomar decisiones poco éticas para obtener ganancias financieras.

dentifrice
dentifrice
[Sustantivo]

a substance used for cleaning and maintaining oral hygiene

dentífrico

dentífrico

Ex: Regular use of dentifrice, along with flossing and routine dental check-ups , is essential for maintaining a healthy smile .

El uso regular de dentífrico, junto con el hilo dental y los chequeos dentales de rutina, es esencial para mantener una sonrisa saludable.

prejudice
prejudice
[Sustantivo]

an unreasonable opinion or judgment based on dislike felt for a person, group, etc., particularly because of their race, sex, etc.

prejuicio

prejuicio

Ex: The novel explores themes of prejudice and social inequality .

La novela explora temas de prejuicio y desigualdad social.

crevice
crevice
[Sustantivo]

a narrow crack or fissure in a surface, often found in rocks, walls, or other solid structures

grieta

grieta

Ex: As the sun set , shadows deepened within the crevices of the ancient ruins , adding to their mysterious allure .

Mientras el sol se ponía, las sombras se profundizaban en las grietas de las antiguas ruinas, añadiendo a su misterioso atractivo.

orifice
orifice
[Sustantivo]

a hole or external opening in the body, such as an ear canal or the anus

orificio

orificio

novice
novice
[Sustantivo]

a person who is new and inexperienced in a position

novato

novato

cornice
cornice
[Sustantivo]

a decorative box-shaped valance that is mounted at the top of a window and used to conceal the curtain rod or other hardware while adding a decorative touch to the window treatment

cornisa

cornisa

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