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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 40

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boatswain
[Sustantivo]

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

contramaestre

contramaestre

Ex: The boatswain's whistle signaled the start of the workday for the crew , who quickly assembled to receive their assignments .El silbato del **contramaestre** señaló el comienzo de la jornada laboral para la tripulación, que se reunió rápidamente para recibir sus asignaciones.
contretemps
[Sustantivo]

a slight disagreement or an unpleasant event that causes embarrassment

contratiempo, disputa

contratiempo, disputa

Ex: The guest speaker handled the contretemps with grace , turning the embarrassing moment into a joke .El orador invitado manejó el **contratiempo** con gracia, convirtiendo el momento embarazoso en una broma.
mountebank
[Sustantivo]

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

charlatán

charlatán

Ex: Despite his charming facade , the mountebank was eventually exposed as a fraudster , causing a scandal in the community .A pesar de su fachada encantadora, el **charlatán** finalmente fue expuesto como un estafador, causando un escándalo en la comunidad.
playwright
[Sustantivo]

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

dramaturgo, autor teatral

dramaturgo, autor teatral

Ex: His plays often address social and political issues , making him a prominent playwright.
anode
[Sustantivo]

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

ánodo

ánodo

Ex: An anode rod is used in water heaters to prevent corrosion of the tank by attracting corrosive elements.Una varilla **de ánodo** se utiliza en los calentadores de agua para prevenir la corrosión del tanque atrayendo elementos corrosivos.
hygiene
[Sustantivo]

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

higiene

higiene

Ex: Hygiene in healthcare settings includes disinfecting surfaces and using sterile techniques to prevent infections.La **higiene** en entornos sanitarios incluye la desinfección de superficies y el uso de técnicas estériles para prevenir infecciones.
amble
[Sustantivo]

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

paseo sin prisa

paseo sin prisa

Ex: The gentle amble through the botanical garden allowed them to appreciate the beauty of the blooming flowers.El **paseo** suave por el jardín botánico les permitió apreciar la belleza de las flores florecientes.
motto
[Sustantivo]

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

lema

lema

Ex: The company 's motto, " Innovation for Tomorrow , " reflects its commitment to forward-thinking and progress .
Canaanite
[Sustantivo]

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

lenguas cananeas

lenguas cananeas

Ex: The Canaanite language gradually evolved and diversified over time , giving rise to various dialects spoken throughout the region .El idioma **cananeo** evolucionó y se diversificó gradualmente con el tiempo, dando lugar a varios dialectos hablados en toda la región.
tourniquet
[Sustantivo]

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

torniquete

torniquete

Ex: The doctor emphasized the importance of applying a tourniquet above the wound .El médico enfatizó la importancia de aplicar un **torniquete** por encima de la herida.
conduit
[Sustantivo]

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

conducto

Ex: To prevent water ingress , the outdoor conduits were sealed with waterproof materials where they entered the building .
pinnacle
[Sustantivo]

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

cima, cumbre

cima, cumbre

Ex: The CEO 's innovative strategy brought the company to its pinnacle.La estrategia innovadora del CEO llevó a la empresa a su **cúspide**.
precedent
[Sustantivo]

a topic or matter that has been previously discussed or addressed

precedente

precedente

Ex: The school 's dress code policy was implemented based on the precedent of standards set by similar educational institutions .La política de código de vestimenta de la escuela se implementó basándose en el **precedente** de los estándares establecidos por instituciones educativas similares.
midwife
[Sustantivo]

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

comadrón, matrón, partero

comadrón, matrón, partero

mores
[Sustantivo]

the customs and values of a society that characterize it

costumbres

costumbres

Ex: Sociologists study the mores of different cultures to understand the norms and values that shape human behavior .Los sociólogos estudian las **costumbres** de diferentes culturas para comprender las normas y los valores que moldean el comportamiento humano.
ice floe
[Sustantivo]

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

témpano

témpano

Ex: In winter, the river's surface is often covered in small floes, creating a picturesque scene.En invierno, la superficie del río a menudo está cubierta de pequeños **témpanos de hielo**, creando una escena pintoresca.
culvert
[Sustantivo]

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

alcantarilla

Ex: The municipality regularly inspects and cleans the culverts to ensure they function properly and prevent water from damaging the infrastructure .El municipio inspecciona y limpia regularmente los **alcantarillas** para asegurar que funcionen correctamente y evitar que el agua dañe la infraestructura.
ravine
[Sustantivo]

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

barranco

barranco

Ex: Geologists study the formation of ravines to understand how water shapes the Earth 's surface over millennia .Los geólogos estudian la formación de los **barrancos** para comprender cómo el agua moldea la superficie de la Tierra a lo largo de los milenios.
to hazard
[Verbo]

to put someone or something at danger or risk

arriesgar

arriesgar

Ex: The company 's negligence hazarded the lives of its workers .La negligencia de la empresa **puso en peligro** la vida de sus trabajadores.
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