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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 23

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to contort
to contort
[Verbo]

to twist or bend something out of its normal or natural shape

contorsionar

contorsionar

Ex: The magician used sleight of hand to contort a simple balloon into the shape of various animals. 

El mago usó el juego de manos para contorsionar un simple globo en la forma de varios animales.

to fleet
to fleet
[Verbo]

to fade away gradually

desvanecerse

desvanecerse

Ex: Tomorrow, the colors of autumn will fleet from the trees, leaving behind a barren landscape. 

Mañana, los colores del otoño desvanecerán de los árboles, dejando atrás un paisaje árido.

to purloin
to purloin
[Verbo]

to steal something, especially in a sneaky or deceitful manner

hurtar

hurtar

Ex: Tomorrow, the pickpocket will attempt to purloin wallets from unsuspecting tourists in the crowded market. 

Mañana, el carterista intentará robar las billeteras de turistas desprevenidos en el mercado abarrotado.

to conduce
to conduce
[Verbo]

to contribute to a particular result or outcome

conducir a

conducir a

Ex: Proper planning will conduce to a smooth and efficient execution of the event. 

Una planificación adecuada contribuirá a una ejecución fluida y eficiente del evento.

to burlesque

to imitate something in a humorous or exaggerated manner

parodiar

parodiar

Ex: The theater troupe burlesqued famous Shakespearean scenes, infusing them with slapstick comedy. 

La compañía de teatro burlesqueó escenas famosas de Shakespeare, infundiéndoles comedia slapstick.

to insult
to insult
[Verbo]

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

insultar

insultar

Ex: Offering a backhanded compliment can unintentionally insult the person you're trying to praise. 

Ofrecer un cumplido ambiguo puede insultar sin querer a la persona que intentas elogiar.

to surmount

to be positioned above or on top of something

superar

superar

Ex: Tomorrow, the banner will surmount the entrance, welcoming guests to the grand opening ceremony. 

Mañana, el banner coronará la entrada, dando la bienvenida a los invitados a la gran ceremonia de apertura.

to endorse
to endorse
[Verbo]

to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something

respaldar

respaldar

Ex: The teacher was happy to endorse the student's scholarship application due to their outstanding achievements. 

El profesor estaba feliz de respaldar la solicitud de beca del estudiante debido a sus logros sobresalientes.

to contrive

to cleverly come up with an idea, theory, or plan using creative thinking

idear

idear

Ex: The scientist contrived a new theory to explain the unexpected experimental results. 

El científico ideó una nueva teoría para explicar los resultados experimentales inesperados.

to wean
to wean
[Verbo]

to detach or separate someone's affections or dependence from a particular person, thing, or habit

desenganchar

desenganchar

Ex: Tomorrow, he will begin the journey to wean himself from excessive social media use, aiming for a healthier balance in his life. 

Mañana, comenzará el viaje para desprenderse del uso excesivo de las redes sociales, buscando un equilibrio más saludable en su vida.

to grate
to grate
[Verbo]

to scratch or rub repeatedly against a surface, often causing irritation or annoyance

hacer chirriar

hacer chirriar

Ex: The sandpaper grated against the wood, leaving a smooth finish. 

El papel de lija raspaba contra la madera, dejando un acabado suave.

to shunt
to shunt
[Verbo]

to move or transfer something, often with a sudden or forceful motion

cambiar de vía

cambiar de vía

Ex: Tomorrow, they will shunt the equipment to the storage area once the project is completed. 

Mañana, desviarán el equipo al área de almacenamiento una vez que el proyecto esté completado.

to sojourn
to sojourn
[Verbo]

to stay or reside temporarily in a place

pasar una temporada

pasar una temporada

Ex: For work-related training, the employees will sojourn in the company's headquarters 

Para la formación relacionada con el trabajo, los empleados se alojarán en la sede de la empresa.

to intrigue

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

intrigar

intrigar

Ex: His unusual behavior intrigued his colleagues, who wondered what he was up to. 

Su comportamiento inusual intrigó a sus colegas, quienes se preguntaban qué estaba tramando.

to oust
to oust
[Verbo]

to remove someone from a position or place, often forcefully

desbancar

desbancar

Ex: The board of directors decided to oust the chairman for ethical violations. 

La junta directiva decidió destituir al presidente por violaciones éticas.

to lambaste

to criticize or reprimand severely and publicly

arremeter contra

arremeter contra

Ex: Tomorrow, the CEO will lambaste the team for their failure to meet sales targets. 

Mañana, el CEO reprenderá severamente al equipo por no cumplir con los objetivos de ventas.

to predispose

to make someone more susceptible or inclined to a particular condition or behavior

predisponer

predisponer

Ex: Her family history of heart disease will predispose her to monitor her health more closely. 

Su historial familiar de enfermedades cardíacas la predispondrá a monitorear su salud más de cerca.

to connote
to connote
[Verbo]

to implicitly convey something such as an idea, feeling, etc. in addition to something's basic meaning

connotar

connotar

Ex: His choice of formal language in the email connotes professionalism and seriousness. 

Su elección de lenguaje formal en el correo electrónico connota profesionalismo y seriedad.

to surpass
to surpass
[Verbo]

to exceed one's previous achievements or standards and reach a higher level of performance

superar

superar

Ex: The young gymnast trained hard to surpass her own records in the upcoming competition. 

La joven gimnasta entrenó duro para superar sus propios récords en la próxima competencia.

to madden
to madden
[Verbo]

to make someone angry

enfurecer

enfurecer

Ex: His rude behavior often maddens me. 

Su comportamiento grosero a menudo enfurece.

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