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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 41

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SAT Word Skills 6
to ogle
to ogle
[Verbo]

to stare at someone or something with strong and often inappropriate interest or desire

comerse con los ojos

comerse con los ojos

Ex: The lifeguard discreetly warned the beachgoers not to ogle the sunbathers. 

El salvavidas advirtió discretamente a los bañistas que no miraran fijamente a los bañistas.

to dragoon
to dragoon
[Verbo]

to pressure someone into doing something through intimidation or threats

obligar

obligar

Ex: The aggressive salesperson tried to dragoon customers into making a purchase by using high-pressure tactics. 

El vendedor agresivo intentó obligar a los clientes a realizar una compra utilizando tácticas de alta presión.

to stymie
to stymie
[Verbo]

to prevent the occurrence or achievement of something

obstaculizar

obstaculizar

Ex: The legal obstacles stymied the company's plans to expand into new markets. 

Los obstáculos legales frustraron los planes de la empresa para expandirse a nuevos mercados.

to depress
to depress
[Verbo]

to make someone feel extremely sad or discouraged, often as a result of challenging situations, such as loss

deprimir

deprimir

Ex: The news of his illness deeply depressed his family. 

La noticia de su enfermedad deprimió profundamente a su familia.

haggard
haggard
[Adjetivo]

looking extremely tired, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

demacrado

demacrado

Ex: She gave a haggard smile, her face lined with exhaustion. 

Ella dio una sonrisa demacrada, su rostro marcado por el agotamiento.

smug
smug
[Adjetivo]

showing or taking too much pride in one's achievements or accomplishments

engreído

engreído

Ex: The politician's smug attitude turned off voters who were looking for sincerity and humility. 

La actitud engreída del político alejó a los votantes que buscaban sinceridad y humildad.

dapper
dapper
[Adjetivo]

(typically of a man) stylish and neat in appearance, often characterized by well-groomed attire and attention to detail

elegante

elegante

Ex: Despite his casual attire, he always managed to look dapper with his well-coordinated outfits. 

A pesar de su atuendo casual, siempre lograba verse elegante con sus conjuntos bien coordinados.

halcyon
halcyon
[Adjetivo]

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

feliz

feliz

Ex: During the company's halcyon years, profits soared, and employees were highly satisfied. 

Durante los años halcyon de la compañía, los beneficios se dispararon y los empleados estaban muy satisfechos.

terse
terse
[Adjetivo]

using only a few words and to the point

conciso

conciso

Ex: The teacher's feedback was terse but helpful, focusing on key areas for improvement. 

Los comentarios del profesor fueron concisos pero útiles, centrándose en áreas clave para mejorar.

torrid
torrid
[Adjetivo]

characterized by intense and oppressive heat

tórrido

tórrido

Ex: The torrid conditions in the tropical rainforest made it challenging for some animals to thrive. 

Las condiciones tórridas en la selva tropical hicieron que fuera un desafío para algunos animales prosperar.

adroit
adroit
[Adjetivo]

quick, skillful or adept in action or thought

diestro

diestro

Ex: The adroit juggler amazed the audience with his seamless and skillful performance. 

El malabarista hábil asombró al público con su actuación impecable y diestra.

fiasco
fiasco
[Sustantivo]

a quick and unexpected downfall

fiasco

fiasco

Ex: The company's new product launch ended in a fiasco due to a major technical failure. 

El lanzamiento del nuevo producto de la empresa terminó en un fiasco debido a un importante fallo técnico.

opus
opus
[Sustantivo]

a musical piece or collection that is written by a famous composer followed by the date in which it was created

opus

opus

Ex: The performance highlighted Mozart’s "Violin Sonata in E Minor, Opus 303," composed in 1778. 

La actuación destacó la Sonata para violín en mi menor, Opus 303 de Mozart, compuesta en 1778.

bilge
bilge
[Sustantivo]

the lowest part of a ship's hull, typically filled with water or oil that has leaked in

pantoque

pantoque

Ex: The sailor descended into the dark bilge of the ship to inspect the damage caused by the collision. 

El marinero descendió al oscuro sentina del barco para inspeccionar los daños causados por la colisión.

baize
baize
[Sustantivo]

a rough, green fabric used for covering tables where card or board games are played

tapete

tapete

Ex: She sewed a baize cover for her antique card table to protect its delicate surface from scratches. 

Ella cosió una funda de paño verde para su mesa de juego antigua para proteger su delicada superficie de los arañazos.

adieu
adieu
[Sustantivo]

a formal or affectionate goodbye, often indicating a permanent or significant departure

adiós

adiós

Ex: With a heavy heart, she whispered her last adieu to the home she had lived in for decades. 

Con el corazón apesadumbrado, susurró su último adiós a la casa en la que había vivido durante décadas.

enzyme
enzyme
[Sustantivo]

a substance that all living organisms produce that brings about a chemical reaction without being altered itself

enzima

enzima

Ex: Industrial processes often utilize enzymes to catalyze chemical reactions and improve efficiency. 
vendetta
vendetta
[Sustantivo]

a violent argument between two groups in which members of each side make attempts to murder the members of the opposing side in retaliation for things that occurred in the past

vendetta

vendetta

Ex: Despite efforts at peace, the vendetta continued to fuel hatred and bloodshed in the community. 

A pesar de los esfuerzos por la paz, la vendetta continuó alimentando el odio y el derramamiento de sangre en la comunidad.

braggart
braggart
[Sustantivo]

a person who is always showing off the things they have in a way that may come across as annoying or exaggerated

fanfarrón

fanfarrón

Ex: The braggart’s stories about his vacations became tiresome after a while. 

Las historias del fanfarrón sobre sus vacaciones se volvieron cansadas después de un tiempo.

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