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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 25

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embargo
[Sustantivo]

an official order according to which any commercial activity with a particular country is banned

embargo

embargo

scoundrel
[Sustantivo]

a dishonest and morally questionable individual, often involved in deceitful or unlawful behavior

sinvergüenza

sinvergüenza

Ex: The town rallied together to expose the corrupt scoundrel who had been exploiting vulnerable members of the community .El pueblo se unió para exponer al **canalla** corrupto que había estado explotando a los miembros vulnerables de la comunidad.
buffet
[Sustantivo]

a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

bufé

bufé

Ex: We sat at a table near the window to enjoy our buffet breakfast with a view of the garden .Nos sentamos en una mesa cerca de la ventana para disfrutar de nuestro desayuno **buffet** con vista al jardín.
quietus
[Sustantivo]

a final and conclusive ending, often implying death or the settlement of a debt

descanso eterno

descanso eterno

Ex: With the completion of the last chapter , the author felt a sense of quietus as the book was finally finished .Con la finalización del último capítulo, el autor sintió una sensación de **quietus** cuando el libro finalmente estuvo terminado.
vaudeville
[Sustantivo]

a type of comic theatrical production combining pantomime, dance, singing, etc. popular in the 1800s and early 1900s

vodevil

vodevil

Ex: The decline of vaudeville came with the rise of motion pictures and radio , but its influence can still be seen in modern variety shows and comedy clubs .El declive del **vaudeville** llegó con el auge del cine y la radio, pero su influencia todavía se puede ver en los programas de variedades modernos y los clubes de comedia.
linchpin
[Sustantivo]

a crucial element that holds something together or provides stability and support

eje

eje

Ex: The bridge 's central pillar served as the linchpin of the entire structure , supporting its weight and ensuring its stability .El pilar central del puente sirvió como **eje** de toda la estructura, soportando su peso y asegurando su estabilidad.
rout
[Sustantivo]

a disorderly and frenzied crowd of people, often characterized by chaos and confusion

muchedumbre

muchedumbre

Ex: The unexpected announcement sparked a rout of eager job seekers , all clamoring for positions at the company .El anuncio inesperado provocó un **tumulto** de buscadores de empleo ansiosos, todos clamando por puestos en la empresa.
tenet
[Sustantivo]

a fundamental belief or principle that is central to a system of thought, philosophy, or religion

principio

principio

Ex: The tenet of freedom of speech is a cornerstone of democratic societies , promoting open discourse and expression .El **principio** de la libertad de expresión es una piedra angular de las sociedades democráticas, promoviendo el discurso y la expresión abiertos.
pontiff
[Sustantivo]

the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church

pontífice

pontífice

Ex: The pontiff's encyclical on climate change urged world leaders to take action to protect the environment and address global warming .La encíclica del **pontífice** sobre el cambio climático instó a los líderes mundiales a tomar medidas para proteger el medio ambiente y abordar el calentamiento global.
paroxysm
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and uncontrollable outburst or convulsion, often of emotion or action

paroxismo

paroxismo

Ex: The sudden news sent him into a paroxysm of panic , his heart racing and thoughts spinning out of control .La noticia repentina lo sumió en un **paroxismo** de pánico, con el corazón acelerado y los pensamientos girando fuera de control.
deterrent
[Sustantivo]

a thing that reduces the chances of someone doing something because it makes them aware of its difficulties or consequences

elemento de disuasión

elemento de disuasión

Ex: The complex application process proved to be a deterrent for many applicants .El complejo proceso de solicitud resultó ser un **disuasivo** para muchos solicitantes.
ruse
[Sustantivo]

a cunning or deceptive strategy or action intended to deceive or trick someone

treta

treta

Ex: He saw through her ruse and refused to be swayed by her deceptive tactics .Él vio a través de su **ardid** y se negó a ser influenciado por sus tácticas engañosas.
tyro
[Sustantivo]

a beginner or novice in a particular field or activity

principiante

principiante

Ex: The theater company welcomed tyros interested in acting, providing training and guidance to help them develop their talent.La compañía de teatro dio la bienvenida a **novatos** interesados en la actuación, proporcionando formación y orientación para ayudarles a desarrollar su talento.
digraph
[Sustantivo]

a pair of characters used to represent a single sound, such as "sh" or "th", in phonetics or linguistics

dígrafo

dígrafo

Ex: Understanding digraphs can help English language learners decipher unfamiliar words more easily .Entender los **dígrafos** puede ayudar a los estudiantes de inglés a descifrar palabras desconocidas con más facilidad.
gauntlet
[Sustantivo]

a protective glove, often made of leather, worn as armor

guante

guante

Ex: She adjusted the fit of her gauntlet, ensuring that it provided maximum protection without hindering her dexterity .Ajustó el ajuste de su **guantelete**, asegurando que proporcionaba la máxima protección sin obstaculizar su destreza.
exponent
[Sustantivo]

a supporter of a theory, belief, idea, etc. who tries to persuade others that it is true or good in order to gain their support

exponente, defensor

exponente, defensor

Ex: He had been an exponent of free-market capitalism , often debating its merits with critics .Había sido un **exponente** del capitalismo de libre mercado, a menudo debatiendo sus méritos con los críticos.
mane
[Sustantivo]

hair that grows on the neck of an animal such as a horse, lion, etc.

melena

melena

lieu
[Sustantivo]

a place or location, often used as a substitute or in place of something else

posición

posición

Ex: The team opted for a virtual meeting in lieu of the usual in-person conference due to travel restrictions.El equipo optó por una reunión virtual en **lugar** de la conferencia presencial habitual debido a las restricciones de viaje.
gaffe
[Sustantivo]

a thing that was done or said in a social or public situation that is considered to be an embarrassing or tactless mistake

plancha

plancha

Ex: The news anchor ’s on-air gaffe resulted in a flurry of corrections and apologies .El **desliz** en vivo del presentador de noticias resultó en una ráfaga de correcciones y disculpas.
obelisk
[Sustantivo]

a tall column made of stone with four sides and a pyramid-like top, used as a monument to honor an important event or person

obelisco

obelisco

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