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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 19

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blockade
blockade
[Sustantivo]

an act of obstructing or closing off an area, route, or passage

bloqueo

bloqueo

Ex: The company's financial difficulties led to a blockade of its assets, preventing creditors from accessing funds. 

Las dificultades financieras de la empresa llevaron a un bloqueo de sus activos, impidiendo que los acreedores accedieran a los fondos.

cadet
cadet
[Sustantivo]

a student or trainee, especially one in a military academy or a program preparing for a career in the armed forces

cadete

cadete

Ex: As a cadet, he was expected to uphold the values of honor, integrity, and loyalty at all times. 

Como cadete, se esperaba que mantuviera los valores de honor, integridad y lealtad en todo momento.

cavalcade
cavalcade
[Sustantivo]

a procession or parade, typically consisting of a series of vehicles, horses, or people

cabalgata

cabalgata

Ex: In the old Western movies, a cavalcade of covered wagons could often be seen traversing the rugged frontier. 

En las viejas películas del oeste, a menudo se podía ver una cabalgata de carromatos cubiertos atravesando la frontera accidentada.

citadel
citadel
[Sustantivo]

a fortified stronghold, often situated in a commanding location for defense purposes

ciudadela

ciudadela

Ex: Inside the citadel, soldiers trained tirelessly to defend the city from potential threats. 

Dentro de la ciudadela, los soldados se entrenaban sin descanso para defender la ciudad de posibles amenazas.

facade
facade
[Sustantivo]

the front of a building, particularly one that is large and has an elegant appearance

fachada

fachada

Ex: The theater's facade featured a marquee sign and grand entrance, inviting patrons to experience the magic of live performances within. 

La fachada del teatro presentaba un letrero de marquesina y una gran entrada, invitando a los espectadores a experimentar la magia de las actuaciones en vivo en su interior.

renegade
renegade
[Sustantivo]

someone who rejects conventional behavior or allegiance

renegado

renegado

Ex: In the Wild West, renegades roamed the frontier, defying the law and causing chaos wherever they went. 

En el Lejano Oeste, los renegados recorrían la frontera, desafiando la ley y causando caos dondequiera que iban.

tirade
tirade
[Sustantivo]

a lengthy speech that uses harsh and angry language and intends to condemn or criticize

diatriba

diatriba

Ex: He went on a tirade about the unfair treatment he received from his colleagues. 

Se lanzó en una perorata sobre el trato injusto que recibió de sus colegas.

combatant
combatant
[Sustantivo]

an individual engaged in fighting or warfare, typically as a member of a military force or armed group

combatiente

combatiente

Ex: The wounded combatant was swiftly evacuated from the battlefield to receive medical attention. 

El combatiente herido fue evacuado rápidamente del campo de batalla para recibir atención médica.

confidant
confidant
[Sustantivo]

a person in whom one places trust and shares secrets or private thoughts and feelings

confidente

confidente

Ex: He became her confidant during a difficult time in her life. 

Se convirtió en su confidente durante un momento difícil de su vida.

covenant
covenant
[Sustantivo]

a promise or a formal agreement, particularly one that involves regularly paying a sum of money to someone or an organization

pacto, convenio

pacto, convenio

Ex: In the meeting, they discussed the terms of the covenant that would guide their partnership. 

En la reunión, discutieron los términos del pacto que guiaría su asociación.

occupant
occupant
[Sustantivo]

a person who resides or occupies a particular space, such as a building, room, or vehicle

ocupante

ocupante

Ex: The landlord conducted regular inspections of the rental property to ensure the safety and comfort of its occupants. 

El propietario realizaba inspecciones regulares de la propiedad en alquiler para garantizar la seguridad y el comfort de sus ocupantes.

penchant
penchant
[Sustantivo]

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

inclinación, afición

inclinación, afición

Ex: His penchant for classic movies is obvious. 

Su predilección por las películas clásicas es obvia.

pennant
pennant
[Sustantivo]

a tapering flag on a ship, usually flown at the masthead to indicate a vessel in commission

banderín

banderín

Ex: The captain raised the commissioning pennant at dawn. 

El capitán izó el gallardete de comisión al amanecer.

savant
savant
[Sustantivo]

a person with extraordinary skills or expertise in a particular domain, often alongside other cognitive or developmental challenges

erudito

erudito

Ex: The art gallery showcased the works of a painting savant, whose abstract creations captivated audiences worldwide. 

La galería de arte exhibió las obras de un savant de la pintura, cuyas creaciones abstractas cautivaron al público mundial.

suppliant
suppliant
[Sustantivo]

someone who humbly and earnestly seeks or requests something, often in a pleading manner

suplicante

suplicante

Ex: The diplomat acted as a suppliant, negotiating with foreign leaders for peace and cooperation between nations. 

El diplomático actuó como un suplicante, negociando con líderes extranjeros por la paz y la cooperación entre las naciones.

sycophant
sycophant
[Sustantivo]

an individual who excessively flatters someone of importance to gain a favor or advantage

adulador

adulador

Ex: The politician surrounded himself with sycophants who praised his every decision. 

El político se rodeó de aduladores que elogiaban cada una de sus decisiones.

tenant
tenant
[Sustantivo]

an occupant residing in a place, typically a building or property

ocupante

ocupante

Ex: As a long-term tenant, he became a respected member of the community, actively participating in neighborhood events and initiatives. 

Como inquilino a largo plazo, se convirtió en un miembro respetado de la comunidad, participando activamente en eventos e iniciativas del vecindario.

truant
truant
[Sustantivo]

a student who does not have permission for not attending school

alumno que se va de pinta, alumno que hace la rabona

alumno que se va de pinta, alumno que hace la rabona

Ex: She was marked as truant after skipping class to hang out with friends. 

Fue marcada como ausente después de saltarse la clase para pasar el rato con amigos.

anecdote
anecdote
[Sustantivo]

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

anécdota

anécdota

Ex: He told an anecdote about meeting a famous musician by accident. 

Contó una anécdota sobre encontrarse por casualidad con un músico famoso.

alkali
alkali
[Sustantivo]

any water-soluble compound that can turn litmus blue and reacts with an acid to form a salt and water

álcali

álcali

Ex: The chemist carefully measured the alkali to avoid a violent reaction. 

El químico midió cuidadosamente el álcali para evitar una reacción violenta.

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