Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 35

to cease or come to an end, especially due to the passage of time or neglect

expirar

to tighten, squeeze, or narrow down in order to reduce in size

estrechar

to publicly state that something is the case

declarar

to officially ban the existence or practice of something

proscribir

to suppress a rebellion, protest, or uprising through use of authority or force

reprimir

to defend or protect something by serving as a strong barrier against potential harm or danger

defender con bastión

to illegally obtain or exploit copyrighted or patented material for personal gain

saquear

to restrict movement or actions through restraint or confinement

constreñir

to act against an agreement, promise, etc.

incumplir, faltar a la palabra

to make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances

debilitar

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

conjeturar, suponer

to help a student come to a conclusion themselves instead of providing them with an answer directly

sacar

to express mild disapproval, often in a gentle or corrective manner

reprender

to remove or release from a restraint or burden

soltar

to adjoin or border upon something, typically in a direct manner

lindar

to cause someone to become aware of something, often by providing new information or insights

abrir los ojos

to upset one by saying disrespectful things to them or constantly making fun of them

burlarse de

to utilize borrowed funds or financial resources to increase one's capacity for investment or acquisition

apalancar

to discard or throw away, especially something considered unnecessary or burdensome

echar por la borda

to greatly shock or surprise someone

dejar atónito