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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 19

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blockade
[Sustantivo]

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

bloqueo

bloqueo

Ex: Pirates erected a blockade at the mouth of the harbor , intercepting incoming ships and seizing their cargo .Los piratas levantaron un **bloqueo** en la entrada del puerto, interceptando los barcos entrantes y apoderándose de su carga.
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: Upon graduation , cadets are commissioned as officers and begin their service to their country in various branches of the military .Al graduarse, los **cadetes** son comisionados como oficiales y comienzan su servicio a su país en varias ramas del ejército.
cavalcade
[Sustantivo]

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

cabalgata

cabalgata

Ex: The grand cavalcade of knights and nobles marked the beginning of the medieval festival , drawing spectators from far and wide .La gran **cabalgata** de caballeros y nobles marcó el comienzo del festival medieval, atrayendo espectadores de todas partes.
citadel
[Sustantivo]

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

ciudadela

ciudadela

Ex: During times of war , the citadel served as a refuge for the city 's inhabitants , offering shelter and safety .Durante los tiempos de guerra, la **ciudadela** servía como refugio para los habitantes de la ciudad, ofreciendo cobijo y seguridad.
facade
[Sustantivo]

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

fachada

fachada

Ex: The urban neighborhood was characterized by its colorful row houses , each with a unique facade adorned with decorative trim and window boxes .El barrio urbano se caracterizaba por sus coloridas casas adosadas, cada una con una **fachada** única adornada con molduras decorativas y jardineras.
renegade
[Sustantivo]

someone who rejects conventional behavior or allegiance

renegado

renegado

Ex: The renegade deserted his unit and joined forces with the enemy , earning the disdain of his former comrades .El **renegado** desertó de su unidad y se unió a las fuerzas enemigas, ganándose el desprecio de sus antiguos compañeros.
tirade
[Sustantivo]

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

diatriba

diatriba

Ex: She was left speechless after his angry tirade about the recent changes .Se quedó sin palabras después de su **perorata** enojada sobre los cambios recientes.
combatant
[Sustantivo]

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

combatiente

combatiente

Ex: Non-governmental organizations worked tirelessly to provide humanitarian aid to civilians caught in the crossfire between warring combatants.Las organizaciones no gubernamentales trabajaron incansablemente para proporcionar ayuda humanitaria a los civiles atrapados en el fuego cruzado entre los **combatientes** en guerra.
confidant
[Sustantivo]

a person with whom one shares personal matters or secrets trustingly

confidente

confidente

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: He felt bound by the covenant he made to uphold the values of the organization .Se sintió obligado por el **pacto** que hizo para defender los valores de la organización.
occupant
[Sustantivo]

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

ocupante

ocupante

Ex: The abandoned mansion stood silent and empty, its only occupants the memories of days gone by.La mansión abandonada permanecía silenciosa y vacía, sus únicos **ocupantes** siendo los recuerdos de días pasados.
penchant
[Sustantivo]

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

inclinación, afición

inclinación, afición

Ex: He has a penchant for wearing bright colors .Él tiene un **penchant** por usar colores brillantes.
pennant
[Sustantivo]

a long, narrow, triangular flag, typically used as a symbol of victory or identification

banderín

banderín

Ex: The school 's alumni association commissioned a new pennant design to commemorate the institution 's centennial anniversary .La asociación de exalumnos de la escuela encargó un nuevo diseño de **banderín** para conmemorar el centenario de la institución.
savant
[Sustantivo]

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

erudito

erudito

Ex: The academic world recognized the linguistic savant for her remarkable fluency in multiple languages , surpassing even native speakers in proficiency .El mundo académico reconoció a la **sabia** lingüística por su notable fluidez en múltiples idiomas, superando incluso a los hablantes nativos en competencia.
suppliant
[Sustantivo]

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

suplicante

suplicante

Ex: In ancient times, supplicants would often visit temples, offering prayers and sacrifices as suppliant gestures to the gods in hopes of divine favor.En la antigüedad, los **suplicantes** solían visitar los templos, ofreciendo oraciones y sacrificios como gestos de súplica a los dioses con la esperanza de obtener un favor divino.
sycophant
[Sustantivo]

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

adulador

adulador

Ex: His behavior was typical of a sycophant, always agreeing with the powerful and flattering their egos .Su comportamiento era típico de un **adulador**, siempre de acuerdo con los poderosos y halagando sus egos.
tenant
[Sustantivo]

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

ocupante

ocupante

Ex: The tenant's residency in the apartment complex spanned several years , during which they witnessed significant changes and improvements to the surrounding environment .La residencia del **inquilino** en el complejo de apartamentos abarcó varios años, durante los cuales presenció cambios y mejoras significativas en el entorno circundante.
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: Being truant can lead to serious academic consequences and disciplinary actions.Ser **ausente** puede llevar a serias consecuencias académicas y acciones disciplinarias.
anecdote
[Sustantivo]

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

anécdota

anécdota

Ex: The book included several anecdotes from the author ’s travels around the world .El libro incluía varias **anécdotas** de los viajes del autor por el mundo.
alkali
[Sustantivo]

any substance with a pH of more than seven that neutralizes acids creating salt and water

álcali

álcali

Ex: Alkalis are often used in the production of soaps, detergents, and other cleaning agents due to their ability to dissolve fats and oils.Los **álcalis** se utilizan a menudo en la producción de jabones, detergentes y otros agentes de limpieza debido a su capacidad para disolver grasas y aceites.
Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6
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