Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 16

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fishmonger

[Sustantivo]

a person who sells fish and seafood

pescadero

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

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larder

[Sustantivo]

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

despensa

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pincer

[Sustantivo]

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

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.

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seer

[Sustantivo]

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

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.

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limerick

[Sustantivo]

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

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.

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derrick

[Sustantivo]

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

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.

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maverick

[Sustantivo]

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

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**.

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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

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.

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obstetrics

[Sustantivo]

the branch of medicine and surgery dealing with pregnancy and childbirth

obstetricia, tocología

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mosaic

[Sustantivo]

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

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.

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bucolic

[Sustantivo]

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

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.

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avarice

[Sustantivo]

excessive desire for money and material goods

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.

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dentifrice

[Sustantivo]

a substance used for cleaning and maintaining oral hygiene

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.

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prejudice

[Sustantivo]

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

prejuicio

Ex: The novel explores themes of prejudice and social inequality .La novela explora temas de **prejuicio** y desigualdad social.

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crevice

[Sustantivo]

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

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.

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orifice

[Sustantivo]

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

orificio

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novice

[Sustantivo]

a person who is new and inexperienced in a position

novato

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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

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