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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 31

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brunt
brunt
[Sustantivo]

the harshest or most intense part of something

choque

choque

Ex: The infantry absorbed the brunt of the enemy's assault. 

La infantería absorbió lo más duro del asalto enemigo.

diorama
diorama
[Sustantivo]

a small-scale three-dimensional model or display depicting a scene, often enclosed within a glass case for viewing

diorama

diorama

Ex: The art class assignment was to create a diorama of a famous historical event, prompting students to meticulously craft detailed scenes from the past. 

La tarea de la clase de arte era crear un diorama de un evento histórico famoso, lo que llevó a los estudiantes a elaborar meticulosamente escenas detalladas del pasado.

likelihood
likelihood
[Sustantivo]

the probability or chance of something occurring

probabilidad

probabilidad

Ex: Based on his experience and expertise, the doctor assessed the likelihood of a successful outcome for the surgery. 

Basado en su experiencia y experiencia, el médico evaluó la probabilidad de un resultado exitoso para la cirugía.

ruffian
ruffian
[Sustantivo]

a person violent, criminal, or engaged in thuggish behavior

rufián

rufián

Ex: The ruffian laughed while trashing the store. 

El matón se rió mientras destrozaba la tienda.

twinge
twinge
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected and quick feeling of a particular emotion, often a negative one

punzada

punzada

Ex: Watching her old team win the championship gave him a twinge of jealousy. 

Ver a su antiguo equipo ganar el campeonato le dio un pellizco de celos.

macrocosm
macrocosm
[Sustantivo]

the universe or the entirety of a complex system, seen as a larger entity encompassing all its parts

macrocosmos

macrocosmos

Ex: The macrocosm holds wonders beyond imagination, from distant galaxies to enigmatic black holes. 

El macrocosmos contiene maravillas más allá de la imaginación, desde galaxias distantes hasta agujeros negros enigmáticos.

hydra
hydra
[Sustantivo]

a freshwater polyp with a cylindrical body and tentacles

hidra

hidra

Ex: The textbook described the unique reproductive capabilities of the hydra, which can reproduce asexually by budding. 

El libro de texto describió las capacidades reproductivas únicas de la hidra, que puede reproducirse asexualmente por gemación.

esprit
esprit
[Sustantivo]

a lively, quick-witted, or vivacious quality, often characterized by intelligence, wit, or charm

espíritu vivo

espíritu vivo

Ex: Despite the serious topic, his writing had an esprit that made it engaging and entertaining to read. 

A pesar del tema serio, su escritura tenía un esprit que la hacía atractiva y entretenida de leer.

prefix
prefix
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

prefijo

prefijo

Ex: The dictionary provided a list of prefixes and their meanings to help with word formation and understanding. 

El diccionario proporcionó una lista de prefijos y sus significados para ayudar con la formación y comprensión de palabras.

retinue
retinue
[Sustantivo]

a group of attendants or followers, typically accompanying an important person

comitiva

comitiva

Ex: The celebrity's retinue of bodyguards and personal assistants ensured that she could move through the crowded streets without interruption. 

El séquito de guardaespaldas y asistentes personales de la celebridad aseguró que pudiera moverse por las calles llenas de gente sin interrupción.

menagerie
menagerie
[Sustantivo]

a facility or enclosure where wild or exotic animals are kept for exhibition

colección de animales salvajes

colección de animales salvajes

Ex: The traveling show's menagerie drew crowds from every town. 

La casa de fieras del espectáculo itinerante atraía multitudes de cada pueblo.

legerdemain
legerdemain
[Sustantivo]

skillful tricks or sleight of hand performed as part of a magic or illusionist's performance

prestidigitación

prestidigitación

Ex: The art of legerdemain requires years of practice and dedication to perfect. 

El arte de la prestidigitación requiere años de práctica y dedicación para perfeccionarlo.

rondo
rondo
[Sustantivo]

instrumental music with a recurring theme often found in the final movement of a sonata or concerto

rondó

rondó

loam
loam
[Sustantivo]

a fertile soil composed of a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay, ideal for plant growth

marga

marga

Ex: The landscape architect selected loam for the flowerbeds to ensure that the flowers would thrive in the nutrient-rich soil. 

El arquitecto paisajista seleccionó marga para los parterres para asegurar que las flores prosperarían en el suelo rico en nutrientes.

brotherhood
brotherhood
[Sustantivo]

the kinship or familial bond among male siblings

hermandad

hermandad

Ex: A sense of brotherhood grew among the siblings. 

Un sentido de hermandad creció entre los hermanos.

gambit
gambit
[Sustantivo]

a strategic action or remark that is used to gain an advantage, particularly in the early stages of a situation, game, conversation, etc.

gambito

gambito

Ex: The politician's gambit during the debate was designed to appeal to undecided voters. 

El gambito del político durante el debate estaba diseñado para atraer a los votantes indecisos.

ballast
ballast
[Sustantivo]

something that provides mental, emotional, or moral stability

contrapeso

contrapeso

Ex: His sense of duty was the moral ballast of his leadership. 

Su sentido del deber era el lastre moral de su liderazgo.

mettle
mettle
[Sustantivo]

strength of character shown through courage and determination, especially in difficult situations

valor

valor

Ex: He faced the challenge with true mettle and refused to give up. 

Enfrentó el desafío con verdadero valor y se negó a rendirse.

vermin
vermin
[Sustantivo]

small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number

sabandijas

sabandijas

Ex: In many big cities, pigeons are often considered vermin due to their large populations and the mess they create. 

En muchas grandes ciudades, las palomas a menudo se consideran alimañas debido a sus grandes poblaciones y el desorden que crean.

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