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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 34

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nib
nib
[Sustantivo]

the tip of a pen that puts the ink on paper

plumilla, punta

plumilla, punta

Ex: The architect used a technical pen with a precise nib to draw detailed floor plans. 

El arquitecto utilizó un rotulador técnico con una punta precisa para dibujar planos detallados.

rapport
rapport
[Sustantivo]

a close relationship in which there is a good understanding and communication between people

relación, entendimiento

relación, entendimiento

Ex: Developing rapport with clients is crucial in sales; it helps to establish trust and understanding, ultimately leading to successful transactions. 

Desarrollar un rapport con los clientes es crucial en las ventas; ayuda a establecer confianza y comprensión, lo que finalmente conduce a transacciones exitosas.

biped
biped
[Sustantivo]

an organism or creature that has two feet and is capable of walking or standing upright on those feet

bípedo

bípedo

clientele
clientele
[Sustantivo]

the collective body of clients served by a business, professional, or institution

clientela

clientela

Ex: The restaurant catered to an upscale clientele with refined tastes. 

El restaurante atendía a una clientela de alta gama con gustos refinados.

violoncello
violoncello
[Sustantivo]

a large musical instrument of the violin family, with four strings that are tuned in perfect fifths

violonchelo, violoncello

violonchelo, violoncello

bullock
bullock
[Sustantivo]

a young male cow with its sex organs removed

buey

buey

flair
flair
[Sustantivo]

a person's innate talent or aptitude for a particular activity or skill

don

don

Ex: With a natural flair for design, she transformed the plain room into a stylish and inviting space. 

Con un talento natural para el diseño, transformó la habitación sencilla en un espacio elegante y acogedor.

shackle
shackle
[Sustantivo]

a metal fastening, usually a pair, joined by a chain or hinge, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together

trabas

trabas

Ex: She could hear the clinking of shackles as the prisoners shuffled past her in the dimly lit corridor. 

Podía escuchar el sonido de los grilletes mientras los prisioneros pasaban arrastrando los pies frente a ella en el corredor tenuemente iluminado.

calamity
calamity
[Sustantivo]

an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction

calamidad

calamidad

Ex: The pandemic was a global calamity, affecting millions of lives and economies around the world. 

La pandemia fue una calamidad global, afectando a millones de vidas y economías en todo el mundo.

drivel
drivel
[Sustantivo]

speech or writing that is considered to be silly, trivial, or lacking in sense or substance

tonterías

tonterías

Ex: After hours of debate, they realized their conversation had devolved into pointless drivel. 

Después de horas de debate, se dieron cuenta de que su conversación había degenerado en disparates sin sentido.

clique
clique
[Sustantivo]

a small, exclusive group of individuals who share similar interests, attitudes, or social status

camarilla

camarilla

Ex: The workplace seemed divided into cliques, with each department forming its own close-knit group. 

El lugar de trabajo parecía dividido en cliques, con cada departamento formando su propio grupo estrechamente unido.

anthracite
anthracite
[Sustantivo]

a type of coal characterized by its high carbon content, glossy appearance, and clean-burning properties

antracita

antracita

Ex: Anthracite's high carbon content makes it an ideal choice for heating homes efficiently during the winter months. 

El alto contenido de carbono de la antracita la convierte en una opción ideal para calentar hogares de manera eficiente durante los meses de invierno.

pinch
pinch
[Sustantivo]

the act of grasping or squeezing something firmly between the thumb and fingers

pellizco

pellizco

Ex: He winced as the nurse administered a flu shot, giving his upper arm a quick pinch. 

Hizo una mueca cuando la enfermera le administró una vacuna contra la gripe, dándole un pellizco rápido en la parte superior del brazo.

pommel
pommel
[Sustantivo]

the rounded or knob-like feature on the hilt of a sword or dagger

pomo

pomo

Ex: The hilt of the dagger featured an intricately carved ivory pommel. 

La empuñadura de la daga presentaba un pomo de marfil tallado intrincadamente.

nucleus
nucleus
[Sustantivo]

the central core of a comet, which is composed of ice, dust, and rocky materials

núcleo

núcleo

Ex: The nucleus of Comet Halley is thought to be a mixture of water ice, carbon dioxide ice, and various organic compounds. 

Se cree que el núcleo del cometa Halley es una mezcla de hielo de agua, hielo de dióxido de carbono y varios compuestos orgánicos.

keepsake
keepsake
[Sustantivo]

an object kept or given to someone as a reminder of a person, place, or event, often holding sentimental value

recuerdo

recuerdo

Ex: He found a small seashell on the beach and decided to keep it as a keepsake of their family vacation. 

Encontró una pequeña concha en la playa y decidió guardarla como recuerdo de sus vacaciones familiares.

flax
flax
[Sustantivo]

a small, nutrient-dense seed rich in omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber

lino, semilla de lino

lino, semilla de lino

Ex: They mixed flax into their homemade granola bars. 

Mezclaron lino en sus barras de granola caseras.

cathode
cathode
[Sustantivo]

a negatively charged electrode within an electrical device, from which electrons flow out into the external circuit

cátodo

cátodo

Ex: Electrons are emitted from the cathode of the X-ray tube, producing the electron beam necessary for generating X-rays. 

Los electrones son emitidos desde el cátodo del tubo de rayos X, produciendo el haz de electrones necesario para generar rayos X.

hillock
hillock
[Sustantivo]

a small, rounded mound or hill, typically found in a landscape with gently rolling terrain

loma

loma

Ex: A solitary tree stood atop the hillock, providing shade and shelter to weary travelers. 

Un árbol solitario se alzaba en la cima del montículo, proporcionando sombra y refugio a los viajeros cansados.

iota
iota
[Sustantivo]

a tiny or negligible amount, emphasizing its minimal significance

ápice

ápice

Ex: His argument lacked even an iota of logic, making it impossible to take seriously. 

Su argumento carecía incluso de un iota de lógica, lo que hacía imposible tomarlo en serio.

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