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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 40

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boatswain
boatswain
[Sustantivo]

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

contramaestre

contramaestre

Ex: The boatswain directed the crew in launching the ship's boats for a search and rescue mission. 

El contramaestre dirigió a la tripulación en el lanzamiento de los botes del barco para una misión de búsqueda y rescate.

contretemps
contretemps
[Sustantivo]

a slight disagreement or an unpleasant event that causes embarrassment

contratiempo, disputa

contratiempo, disputa

Ex: She tried to brush off the contretemps with her colleague, but it still left her flustered. 

Intentó ignorar el contratiempo con su colega, pero aún así la dejó turbada.

mountebank
mountebank
[Sustantivo]

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

charlatán

charlatán

Ex: The town's residents were wary of the traveling mountebank who promised miracle cures for various ailments. 

Los residentes del pueblo desconfiaban del charlatán itinerante que prometía curas milagrosas para diversas dolencias.

playwright
playwright
[Sustantivo]

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

dramaturgo, autor teatral

dramaturgo, autor teatral

Ex: She aspires to be a playwright and create powerful theatrical works. 

Ella aspira a ser dramaturga y crear poderosas obras teatrales.

anode
anode
[Sustantivo]

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

ánodo

ánodo

Ex: The anode in an electrolytic capacitor stores and releases electrical energy as it charges and discharges. 

El ánodo en un condensador electrolítico almacena y libera energía eléctrica a medida que se carga y descarga.

hygiene
hygiene
[Sustantivo]

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

higiene

higiene

Ex: Good personal hygiene involves regular bathing or showering to keep the body clean. 

Una buena higiene personal implica bañarse o ducharse regularmente para mantener el cuerpo limpio.

amble
amble
[Sustantivo]

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

paseo sin prisa

paseo sin prisa

Ex: The couple's evening amble through the charming streets of the old town was the perfect way to unwind. 

El paseo nocturno de la pareja por las encantadoras calles del casco antiguo fue la manera perfecta de relajarse.

motto
motto
[Sustantivo]

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

lema

lema

Ex: The family's motto, "Unity in Diversity," reflects their commitment to embracing differences and standing together. 

El lema de la familia, "Unidad en la diversidad", refleja su compromiso de aceptar las diferencias y mantenerse unidos.

Canaanite
Canaanite
[Sustantivo]

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

lenguas cananeas

lenguas cananeas

Ex: Canaanite inscriptions provide valuable insights into the history and customs of the people who once inhabited the land. 

Las inscripciones cananeas proporcionan valiosos conocimientos sobre la historia y las costumbres de las personas que una vez habitaron la tierra.

tourniquet
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 first aid kit included a tourniquet for treating serious injuries. 

El botiquín de primeros auxilios incluía un torniquete para tratar lesiones graves.

conduit
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: During the renovation, the team installed new conduits to accommodate the updated electrical and communication lines. 

Durante la renovación, el equipo instaló nuevos conductos para acomodar las líneas eléctricas y de comunicación actualizadas.

pinnacle
pinnacle
[Sustantivo]

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

cima, cumbre

cima, cumbre

Ex: The film's award was seen as the pinnacle of the director's achievements. 

El premio de la película fue visto como el pinnacle de los logros del director.

precedent
precedent
[Sustantivo]

a topic or matter that has been previously discussed or addressed

precedente

precedente

Ex: When drafting company policies, we consider the precedent of successful initiatives implemented by industry leaders. 
midwife
midwife
[Sustantivo]

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

comadrón, matrón, partero

comadrón, matrón, partero

Ex: A midwife guided them through the natural birth process. 

Una matrona los guió a través del proceso de parto natural.

mores
mores
[Sustantivo]

the customs and values of a society that characterize it

costumbres

costumbres

Ex: The mores of a society may evolve over time in response to changing social, economic, and political conditions. 

Las costumbres de una sociedad pueden evolucionar con el tiempo en respuesta a los cambios en las condiciones sociales, económicas y políticas.

ice floe
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: During the expedition, the explorers encountered massive floes that blocked their progress. 

Durante la expedición, los exploradores se encontraron con enormes témpanos de hielo que bloqueaban su progreso.

culvert
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 engineer designed the culvert to withstand the flow of water from the nearby stream, ensuring it would not collapse during a storm. 

El ingeniero diseñó el alcantarillado para resistir el flujo de agua del arroyo cercano, asegurando que no colapsaría durante una tormenta.

ravine
ravine
[Sustantivo]

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

barranco

barranco

Ex: The hikers descended cautiously into the ravine, navigating the rocky terrain and overhanging vegetation. 

Los excursionistas descendieron con cautela por el barranco, sorteando el terreno rocoso y la vegetación colgante.

to hazard
to hazard
[Verbo]

to expose someone or something to danger or possible harm

arriesgar

arriesgar

Ex: Continued neglect is hazarding the future of the historic building. 
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