Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 40

a petty officer on a warship responsible for rigging, anchors, boats, and deck equipment

contramaestre

a slight disagreement or an unpleasant event that causes embarrassment

contratiempo, disputa

a charlatan or trickster who deceives others, especially for financial gain

charlatán

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

dramaturgo, autor teatral

a Hindu prince or king, especially one ruling a major territory in India

maharajá

a positively charged electrode in an electrical device where oxidation occurs, resulting in the release of electrons

ánodo

practices that promote cleanliness and health, involving personal care, sanitation, and the maintenance of a clean environment

higiene

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

paseo sin prisa

a brief statement or phrase that represents the guiding beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution

lema

the ancient Semitic language spoken by the Canaanite peoples in the region of Canaan

lenguas cananeas

a device, such as a bandage, piece of fabric, etc. that arrests bleeding by applying pressure to the wound

torniquete

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

conducto

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

cima, cumbre

a topic or matter that has been previously discussed or addressed

precedente

a person, particularly a woman, whose occupation is helping a woman during childbirth

comadrón, matrón, partero

the customs and values of a society that characterize it

costumbres

a large piece of floating ice that has broken off from an ice sheet and is floating on the water

témpano

a structure, typically made of concrete or metal, that allows water to flow under a road, railway, or other obstruction, helping to prevent flooding and maintain the natural flow of water

alcantarilla

a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream

barranco

to put someone or something at danger or risk

arriesgar