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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 coastal towns bore the brunt of the hurricane's fury. 
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 museum featured a diorama showcasing a prehistoric dinosaur habitat, complete with miniature plants and realistic terrain. 
likelihood
likelihood
[Sustantivo]

the probability or chance of something occurring

probabilidad

probabilidad

Ex: There is a high likelihood of rain this afternoon, based on the forecast and the current cloud cover. 
ruffian
ruffian
[Sustantivo]

a person violent, criminal, or engaged in thuggish behavior

rufián

rufián

Ex: That ruffian mugged people at the train station. 
twinge
twinge
[Sustantivo]

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

punzada

punzada

Ex: When she accidentally stepped on her dog's tail, she felt a twinge of sorrow at causing him pain. 
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, with its countless galaxies and stars, remains an awe-inspiring mystery to humanity. 
hydra
hydra
[Sustantivo]

a freshwater polyp with a cylindrical body and tentacles

hidra

hidra

Ex: Researchers observed a hydra attached to the underside of a leaf in the pond, its tentacles swaying gently in the water. 
esprit
esprit
[Sustantivo]

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

espíritu vivo

espíritu vivo

Ex: Her speech was marked by an esprit that captivated the audience, blending humor and insight effortlessly. 
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: Understanding common prefixes, such as 'pre-' and 'dis-,' can help students decode unfamiliar words. 
retinue
retinue
[Sustantivo]

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

comitiva

comitiva

Ex: The queen's retinue included her trusted advisors, guards, and ladies-in-waiting, who attended to her every need. 
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 royal palace had a private menagerie filled with rare beasts. 
legerdemain
legerdemain
[Sustantivo]

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

prestidigitación

prestidigitación

Ex: The magician's performance was a masterclass in legerdemain, captivating the audience with his skillful tricks. 
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 gardener chose loam as the preferred soil type for planting vegetables in the garden due to its fertility and drainage properties. 
brotherhood
brotherhood
[Sustantivo]

the kinship or familial bond among male siblings

hermandad

hermandad

Ex: Their close brotherhood lasted throughout childhood. 
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: His opening gambit in the negotiation set the tone for a successful deal. 
ballast
ballast
[Sustantivo]

something that provides mental, emotional, or moral stability

contrapeso

contrapeso

Ex: Her calm judgment served as ballast during the crisis. 
mettle
mettle
[Sustantivo]

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

valor

valor

Ex: She proved her mettle by staying calm under pressure. 
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: After the flood, the basement was infested with vermin such as rats and cockroaches. 
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