pattern

Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 31

review-disable

Revisión

flashcard-disable

Tarjetas de memoria

spelling-disable

Ortografía

quiz-disable

Cuestionario

Empezar a aprender
SAT Word Skills 6
brunt
[Sustantivo]

main force of a blow

choque

choque

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 school 's history project required students to create a diorama depicting a significant moment from World War II , encouraging them to research and recreate historical scenes with accuracy .El proyecto de historia de la escuela requería que los estudiantes crearan un **diorama** que representara un momento significativo de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, animándolos a investigar y recrear escenas históricas con precisión.
likelihood
[Sustantivo]

the probability or chance of something occurring

probabilidad

probabilidad

Ex: Despite the likelihood of encountering challenges along the way , they remained optimistic about reaching their goal .A pesar de la **probabilidad** de encontrar desafíos en el camino, se mantuvieron optimistas acerca de alcanzar su meta.
ruffian
[Sustantivo]

a violent or lawless person

rufián

rufián

Ex: The police apprehended the ruffian after a high-speed chase through the city streets .La policía detuvo al **rufián** después de una persecución a alta velocidad por las calles de la ciudad.
twinge
[Sustantivo]

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

punzada

punzada

Ex: Seeing the happy couple gave her a twinge of sadness as she remembered her past relationship .Ver a la pareja feliz le dio un **punzada** de tristeza mientras recordaba su relación pasada.
macrocosm
[Sustantivo]

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

macrocosmos

macrocosmos

Ex: Contemplating the macrocosm often inspires feelings of humility and wonder at the vastness of existence .Contemplar el **macrocosmos** a menudo inspira sentimientos de humildad y asombro ante la inmensidad de la existencia.
hydra
[Sustantivo]

a freshwater polyp with a cylindrical body and tentacles

hidra

hidra

Ex: In the ecosystem , the hydra plays a role as a primary consumer , feeding on small organisms and contributing to nutrient cycling .En el ecosistema, la **hidra** desempeña un papel como consumidor primario, alimentándose de pequeños organismos y contribuyendo al ciclo de nutrientes.
esprit
[Sustantivo]

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

espíritu vivo

espíritu vivo

Ex: With his sharp mind and quick wit , he brought an esprit to the team meetings that energized everyone present .Con su mente aguda y su ingenio rápido, aportó un **esprit** a las reuniones del equipo que energizó a todos los presentes.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

comitiva

comitiva

Ex: The presidential candidate traveled with a large retinue of campaign staff and security personnel , reflecting the importance of the upcoming election .El candidato presidencial viajó con un gran **séquito** de personal de campaña y seguridad, lo que refleja la importancia de las próximas elecciones.
menagerie
[Sustantivo]

a collection of live animals kept for exhibition, usually in a zoo or as part of a traveling circus

colección de animales salvajes

colección de animales salvajes

legerdemain
[Sustantivo]

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

prestidigitación

prestidigitación

Ex: The magician 's legerdemain left the audience in awe as he seamlessly transformed a deck of cards into a cascade of colorful ribbons .La **prestidigitación** del mago dejó al público asombrado mientras transformaba sin esfuerzo un mazo de cartas en una cascada de cintas de colores.
rondo
[Sustantivo]

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

rondó

rondó

loam
[Sustantivo]

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

marga

marga

Ex: The florist filled the vase with loam soil before arranging the flowers, ensuring they would remain fresh and vibrant for as long as possible.El florista llenó el jarrón con tierra **arcillosa** antes de arreglar las flores, asegurando que permanecerían frescas y vibrantes el mayor tiempo posible.
brotherhood
[Sustantivo]

the relationship between two or more brothers

hermandad

hermandad

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 detective 's gambit to mislead the suspect paid off during the investigation .El **gambito** del detective para engañar al sospechoso dio sus frutos durante la investigación.
ballast
[Sustantivo]

anything that provides stability or balance, either literally or metaphorically, ensuring equilibrium or support

contrapeso

contrapeso

Ex: The principles of integrity and honesty served as moral ballast, guiding his decisions and actions with steadfastness .Los principios de integridad y honestidad sirvieron como **lastre moral**, guiando sus decisiones y acciones con firmeza.
mettle
[Sustantivo]

the spirit and resilience that allows one to carry on

valor

valor

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: During the medieval times , vermin like fleas and lice were rampant and often spread diseases .Durante la época medieval, los **alimañas** como pulgas y piojos eran rampantes y a menudo propagaban enfermedades.
Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6
LanGeek
Descargar la aplicación LanGeek