pattern

Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 26

review-disable

Revisión

flashcard-disable

Tarjetas de memoria

spelling-disable

Ortografía

quiz-disable

Cuestionario

Empezar a aprender
SAT Word Skills 6
to deface
[Verbo]

to ruin or damage something's appearance, particularly by writing or sketching on it

pintarrajear

pintarrajear

Ex: The group was defacing the park benches when the police arrived .El grupo estaba **desfigurando** los bancos del parque cuando llegó la policía.

to actively support or promote a particular cause, idea, or belief, often through organized efforts, advocacy, or public engagement

hacer campaña

hacer campaña

Ex: The group is campaigning to get the law changed in favor of environmental protection .El grupo está **haciendo campaña** para cambiar la ley a favor de la protección del medio ambiente.
to scorn
[Verbo]

to have no respect for someone or something because one thinks they are stupid or undeserving

desdeñar

desdeñar

Ex: We scorn those who exploit the vulnerable for personal gain .**Despreciamos** a aquellos que explotan a los vulnerables para beneficio personal.

to sit or stand with one leg on either side of

montar a horcajadas

montar a horcajadas

Ex: The fearless acrobat bestrode two galloping horses , showcasing an incredible feat of agility .El acróbata intrépido **montó** a horcajadas dos caballos al galope, mostrando una increíble hazaña de agilidad.
to affront
[Verbo]

to do or say something to purposely hurt or disrespect someone

afrentar

afrentar

Ex: Refusing the invitation seemed to affront the host , who had gone through great effort to organize the event .Rechazar la invitación pareció **afrentar** al anfitrión, que había hecho un gran esfuerzo para organizar el evento.
to cozen
[Verbo]

to use deceitful means to trick someone

engañar

engañar

Ex: They will cozen their rivals by spreading false rumors to gain a competitive advantage .
to repute
[Verbo]

to consider or regard someone or something in a particular way

considerar

considerar

Ex: They will repute the new CEO as a capable and dynamic leader based on her track record .Ellos **reputarán** al nuevo CEO como un líder capaz y dinámico basado en su historial.
to waive
[Verbo]

to voluntarily relinquish or give up a right, claim, or privilege

renunciar a

renunciar a

to waft
[Verbo]

to blow or carry something gently through the air with a light and airy motion

flotar

flotar

Ex: The draft from the open window wafts the smell of freshly baked bread into the room .La corriente de la ventana abierta **lleva** el olor del pan recién horneado a la habitación.
to wallow
[Verbo]

to indulge or revel in a particular feeling or activity, often with a sense of self-pity or excessive enjoyment

regodearse

regodearse

Ex: He would often wallow in nostalgia , reminiscing about the good old days when life seemed simpler and troubles were few .A menudo se **revolcaba** en la nostalgia, recordando los buenos viejos tiempos cuando la vida parecía más simple y los problemas eran pocos.
to swathe
[Verbo]

to wrap or cover something with a long piece of cloth or material

envolver

envolver

Ex: The newborn was swathed in a soft blanket , snug and warm .El recién nacido estaba **envuelto** en una manta suave, cómoda y caliente.
to shrivel
[Verbo]

to shrink in size

encogerse

encogerse

Ex: His muscles shrivelled from years of inactivity .
to bivouac
[Verbo]

to set up a temporary campsite, typically without tents or other shelters

vivaquear

vivaquear

Ex: Tomorrow , we 'll bivouac by the lake , setting up our campsite under the towering trees .Mañana, vamos a **vivacar** junto al lago, estableciendo nuestro campamento bajo los árboles imponentes.
to cede
[Verbo]

to transfer the title, rights, or ownership of something to another person or entity

ceder

ceder

Ex: He ceded the leadership position to his colleague after stepping down for personal reasons .Él **cedió** el puesto de liderazgo a su colega después de renunciar por razones personales.
to deluge
[Verbo]

to flood or submerge an area with an overwhelming amount of water

inundar

inundar

Ex: Tomorrow 's forecast predicts that a severe weather system will deluge the region with rainfall .El pronóstico de mañana predice que un sistema meteorológico severo **inundará** la región con lluvias.

to transmit a copy of a document or image through a fax machine

hacer un facsímil de

hacer un facsímil de

Ex: Tomorrow , I will facsimile the signed agreement to headquarters for processing .Mañana, voy a **faxear** el acuerdo firmado a la sede para su procesamiento.
to quail
[Verbo]

to experience or express the feeling of fear

temblar

temblar

Ex: The children quailed at the spooky tales told around the campfire.Los niños **se acobardaron** ante los cuentos espeluznantes contados alrededor de la fogata.
to rue
[Verbo]

to feel regret or sorrow for something

arrepentirse de

arrepentirse de

Ex: People often rue the consequences of their actions when faced with challenges .Las personas a menudo **lamentan** las consecuencias de sus acciones cuando se enfrentan a desafíos.

to repay someone for expenses they have incurred

reembolsar

reembolsar

Ex: The landlord agreed to reimburse utility bills for tenants in the rental property .El propietario acordó **reembolsar** las facturas de servicios públicos para los inquilinos de la propiedad alquilada.
Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6
LanGeek
Descargar la aplicación LanGeek