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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 22

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SAT Word Skills 6
din
din
[Sustantivo]

an unpleasant and loud noise that could be heard for an extended amount of time

alboroto

alboroto

Ex: During the festival, the din of fireworks and revelry continued late into the night. 

Durante el festival, el estruendo de los fuegos artificiales y la juerga continuó hasta altas horas de la noche.

cubicle
cubicle
[Sustantivo]

a small, enclosed space or compartment used for work or other activities

cubículo

cubículo

claque
claque
[Sustantivo]

a group of people hired to applaud or provide enthusiastic support for a performer or performance

claque

claque

Ex: The politician relied on a claque to cheer loudly during his speech, giving the impression of widespread support. 

El político confió en una claque para aplaudir ruidosamente durante su discurso, dando la impresión de un apoyo generalizado.

insight
insight
[Sustantivo]

the intuitive understanding or perception of the inner nature or truth of something

percepción

percepción

Ex: The philosopher's writings offer valuable insights into the nature of existence and consciousness. 

Los escritos del filósofo ofrecen valiosas perspectivas sobre la naturaleza de la existencia y la conciencia.

seismograph
seismograph
[Sustantivo]

a scientific instrument used to detect and measure the intensity and duration of seismic waves caused by earthquakes or other seismic events

sismógrafo

sismógrafo

Ex: The accuracy of the seismograph allowed researchers to pinpoint the epicenter of the earthquake with precision. 

La precisión del sismógrafo permitió a los investigadores localizar con precisión el epicentro del terremoto.

elixir
elixir
[Sustantivo]

a magical or medicinal potion that is believed to cure all illnesses or prolong life indefinitely

elíxir

elíxir

placebo
placebo
[Sustantivo]

a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not

placebo

placebo

Ex: Some patients reported feeling better after taking the placebo, highlighting the power of the mind in healing. 

Algunos pacientes informaron sentirse mejor después de tomar el placebo, destacando el poder de la mente en la curación.

reservoir
reservoir
[Sustantivo]

a large container or storage tank used for collecting and holding water or other fluids

embalse

embalse

Ex: Engineers monitored the level of water in the reservoir to ensure it remained at optimal levels for distribution. 

Los ingenieros monitorearon el nivel de agua en el depósito para asegurarse de que se mantuviera en niveles óptimos para la distribución.

tome
tome
[Sustantivo]

a large, heavy, and typically scholarly book, often containing extensive information on a particular subject

tomo

tomo

Ex: The professor assigned a dense tome as required reading for the course, challenging students to delve deeply into the subject matter. 

El profesor asignó un voluminoso tomo como lectura obligatoria para el curso, desafiando a los estudiantes a profundizar en el tema.

fief
fief
[Sustantivo]

a feudal estate or land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and military service

feudo

feudo

Ex: The vassal pledged allegiance to the lord and swore to defend his fief against any threats. 

El vasallo juró lealtad al señor y prometió defender su feudo contra cualquier amenaza.

demerit
demerit
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being inadequate, often suggesting a deficiency or fault in performance or capability

demérito

demérito

Ex: Lack of experience proved to be a demerit for the candidate during the job interview. 

La falta de experiencia resultó ser un demérito para el candidato durante la entrevista de trabajo.

lode
lode
[Sustantivo]

a deposit of valuable mineral resources, such as ore, found within the Earth's crust

veta

veta

Ex: Extracting ore from the lode required advanced mining techniques and heavy machinery. 

Extraer mineral del filón requería técnicas mineras avanzadas y maquinaria pesada.

refuge
refuge
[Sustantivo]

a safe or secure place, often emphasizing security or sanctuary

refugio

refugio

Ex: The monastery provided refuge for travelers. 

El monasterio proporcionaba refugio a los viajeros.

bathos
bathos
[Sustantivo]

a literary device in which an attempt at serious or elevated writing or speech is undermined by an incongruous or absurd use of language or imagery

paso de lo sublime a lo común

paso de lo sublime a lo común

decoy
decoy
[Sustantivo]

an object, often resembling a prey species, used to attract animals within range of the hunter

cebo, señuelo

cebo, señuelo

Ex: The decoy deer was strategically placed in the field to draw in the approaching herd. 

El señuelo ciervo fue colocado estratégicamente en el campo para atraer a la manada que se acercaba.

aristocrat
aristocrat
[Sustantivo]

someone who is a member of the aristocracy, which is the highest social rank

aristócrata

aristócrata

Ex: The sprawling estate of the aristocrat was adorned with ornate furnishings, valuable art collections, and meticulously landscaped gardens. 

La extensa finca del aristócrata estaba adornada con muebles ornamentados, valiosas colecciones de arte y jardines meticulosamente paisajizados.

demagogue
demagogue
[Sustantivo]

a politician who appeals to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people instead of valid arguments in order to gain support

demagogo

demagogo

Ex: The demagogue's rhetoric was divisive and inflammatory, leading to increased polarization within society. 

La retórica del demagogo fue divisiva e inflamatoria, lo que llevó a una mayor polarización dentro de la sociedad.

mirth
mirth
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

alegría

alegría

Ex: The playful banter between colleagues added an atmosphere of mirth to the workplace. 

El juego divertido entre colegas añadió una atmósfera de alegría al lugar de trabajo.

guinea
guinea
[Sustantivo]

a former British coin, worth one pound and one shilling, no longer in circulation

guinea

guinea

Ex: The auctioneer announced that the rare book fetched twenty-five guineas at the auction. 

El subastador anunció que el libro raro alcanzó veinticinco guineas en la subasta.

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