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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 22

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din
[Sustantivo]

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

alboroto

alboroto

Ex: As the children played outside , their shouts and laughter created a din that could be heard throughout the neighborhood .Mientras los niños jugaban afuera, sus gritos y risas creaban un **estruendo** que se podía escuchar por todo el vecindario.
cubicle
[Sustantivo]

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

cubículo

cubículo

claque
[Sustantivo]

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

claque

claque

Ex: The restaurant owner discreetly employed a claque to create a lively atmosphere , attracting more customers to the establishment .El dueño del restaurante empleó discretamente una **claque** para crear un ambiente animado, atrayendo así a más clientes al establecimiento.
insight
[Sustantivo]

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

percepción

percepción

Ex: The therapist provided her clients with valuable insights, helping them uncover hidden motivations and patterns in their lives .El terapeuta proporcionó a sus clientes valiosos **conocimientos**, ayudándoles a descubrir motivaciones y patrones ocultos en sus vidas.
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 seismograph's continuous monitoring of seismic activity helped authorities issue timely warnings to residents in earthquake-prone areas .El monitoreo continuo de la actividad sísmica por parte del **sismógrafo** ayudó a las autoridades a emitir advertencias oportunas a los residentes en áreas propensas a terremotos.
elixir
[Sustantivo]

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

elíxir

elíxir

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: Placebo-controlled studies help researchers determine if the observed effects of a new treatment are due to the medication's pharmacological properties or psychological factors.Los estudios controlados con **placebo** ayudan a los investigadores a determinar si los efectos observados de un nuevo tratamiento se deben a las propiedades farmacológicas del medicamento o a factores psicológicos.
reservoir
[Sustantivo]

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

embalse

embalse

Ex: The reservoir's strategic location facilitated the efficient distribution of water to various neighborhoods across the region .La ubicación estratégica del **embalse** facilitó la distribución eficiente de agua a varios barrios de la región.
tome
[Sustantivo]

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

tomo

tomo

Ex: She inherited a collection of beautifully illustrated tomes from her grandfather , each containing tales of distant lands and adventures .Heredó una colección de **tomos** bellamente ilustrados de su abuelo, cada uno con historias de tierras lejanas y aventuras.
fief
[Sustantivo]

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

feudo

feudo

Ex: In medieval Europe , the feudal system was characterized by the exchange of land and military service between lords and their vassals , with each fief forming a crucial part of the feudal hierarchy .En la Europa medieval, el sistema feudal se caracterizaba por el intercambio de tierras y servicios militares entre los señores y sus vasallos, con cada **feudo** formando una parte crucial de la jerarquía feudal.
demerit
[Sustantivo]

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

demérito

demérito

Ex: The demerit of the candidate 's proposal was its lack of detailed planning and insufficient consideration of potential risks .El **defecto** de la propuesta del candidato fue su falta de planificación detallada y consideración insuficiente de los riesgos potenciales.
lode
[Sustantivo]

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

veta

veta

Ex: The discovery of a vast lode of copper provided a much-needed boost to the local economy .El descubrimiento de un vasto **yacimiento** de cobre proporcionó un impulso muy necesario a la economía local.
refuge
[Sustantivo]

a location or circumstance that offers protection and safety

refugio

refugio

Ex: The fort served as a refuge during times of invasion .El fuerte sirvió como **refugio** durante los tiempos de invasión.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

cebo, señuelo

cebo, señuelo

Ex: Using a decoy of a wounded animal , the predator hunter waited patiently for the carnivore to approach , unaware of the impending danger .Usando un **señuelo** de un animal herido, el cazador de depredadores esperó pacientemente a que el carnívoro se acercara, ajeno al peligro inminente.
aristocrat
[Sustantivo]

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

aristócrata

aristócrata

Ex: The aristocrat's lineage traced back generations , with a noble ancestry and a sense of duty to uphold family traditions and honor .El linaje del **aristócrata** se remontaba generaciones, con un ancestro noble y un sentido del deber para mantener las tradiciones familiares y el honor.
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: Democracy is vulnerable to the influence of demagogues who prioritize their own power over the welfare of the people .La democracia es vulnerable a la influencia de los **demagogos** que priorizan su propio poder sobre el bienestar del pueblo.
mirth
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

alegría

alegría

Ex: The witty remarks exchanged between friends brought about moments of mirth during the gathering .Los comentarios ingeniosos intercambiados entre amigos provocaron momentos de **alegría** durante la reunión.
guinea
[Sustantivo]

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

guinea

guinea

Ex: The horse trader sold the prized stallion for one hundred guineas to a wealthy buyer.El comerciante de caballos vendió el semental premiado por cien **guineas** a un comprador adinerado.
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