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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 17

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to convalesce

to gradually recover health and strength after being ill or undergoing treatment

convalecer

convalecer

Ex: After her surgery, she went to her parents' home to convalesce in a peaceful and supportive environment. 
to browbeat

to force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them

intimidar

intimidar

Ex: He tried to browbeat his coworkers into accepting the new policy. 
to reproach

to blame someone for a mistake they made

reprochar

reprochar

Ex: Disappointed by his actions, she couldn't help but reproach her brother for neglecting his responsibilities. 
to beset
to beset
[Verbo]

to threaten or attack on all sides

acosar

acosar

Ex: The hikers were beset by blizzards as they crossed the peak. 
to relent
to relent
[Verbo]

to accept something, usually after some resistance

ceder, ablandarse

ceder, ablandarse

Ex: After much persuasion, the manager relented and granted the team an extra day off. 
to detest
to detest
[Verbo]

to absolutely hate someone or something

detestar

detestar

Ex: She detests spiders and is terrified of them. 
to guffaw
to guffaw
[Verbo]

to laugh loudly and heartily, especially when something is very funny

reírse a carcajadas

reírse a carcajadas

Ex: Despite their attempts to remain composed, they couldn't help but guffaw at the absurdity of the situation. 
to flux
to flux
[Verbo]

to mix or blend various elements together, typically to create a uniform composition or alloy

mezclar

mezclar

Ex: The metallurgist fluxes the metals together to achieve the desired alloy composition. 
to begrudge

to give or allow reluctantly or with displeasure

envidiar

envidiar

Ex: She begrudged lending her favorite book to her sister, fearing it might get damaged. 
to quaff
to quaff
[Verbo]

to drink a large quantity of a liquid in a hearty, enthusiastic manner

zampar

zampar

Ex: After winning the championship, the athletes gathered to quaff celebratory drinks from the trophy. 
to purl
to purl
[Verbo]

to make a murmuring or bubbling sound, often associated with the movement of water

susurrar

susurrar

Ex: The stream purls gently as it flows over the smooth rocks. 
to ravel
to ravel
[Verbo]

to complicate or tangle, often used metaphorically to describe situations or problems becoming more intricate or convoluted

enredar

enredar

Ex: Last week, the negotiations raveled into a complex web of conflicting interests. 
to rankle
to rankle
[Verbo]

to cause persistent irritation or resentment, typically due to a past grievance or injustice

agraviar

agraviar

Ex: The unfair treatment continues to rankle him, affecting his attitude towards the company. 
to prolong
to prolong
[Verbo]

to make something last longer in time than it would naturally

prolongar

prolongar

Ex: She prolonged her vacation by an extra week. 
to unfrock
to unfrock
[Verbo]

to remove someone from the priesthood or clergy, typically as a result of misconduct or violation of religious principles

secularizar

secularizar

Ex: The bishop unfrocks the priest for his involvement in the scandal. 
to jade
to jade
[Verbo]

to become worn out, exhausted, or dull, losing freshness or vitality over time

fatigar

fatigar

Ex: The constant demands of the job jade him, leaving him feeling drained and uninspired. 
to perplex
to perplex
[Verbo]

to cause someone to feel puzzled, confused, or bewildered by something complex or difficult to understand

dejar perplejo

dejar perplejo

Ex: The intricate puzzle often perplexes even the most experienced solvers. 
to abide
to abide
[Verbo]

to live or stay in a particular place

morar

morar

Ex: After retirement, they decided to abide in a quaint cottage by the lake. 
to grovel
to grovel
[Verbo]

to behave in a submissive or abject manner

arrastrarse

arrastrarse

Ex: The employee grovels before his boss, begging for a second chance. 
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