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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 41

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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 group of teenagers giggled as they ogled the latest fashion trends in the magazine .El grupo de adolescentes se rió mientras **miraban fijamente** las últimas tendencias de la moda en la revista.
to dragoon
[Verbo]

to pressure someone into doing something through intimidation or threats

obligar

obligar

Ex: In certain oppressive regimes , authorities may dragoon journalists into self-censorship to control the narrative .En ciertos regímenes opresivos, las autoridades pueden **obligar** a los periodistas a autocensurarse para controlar la narrativa.
to stymie
[Verbo]

to prevent the occurrence or achievement of something

obstaculizar

obstaculizar

Ex: The shortage of skilled workers could stymie the industry 's growth potential .La escasez de trabajadores cualificados podría **frustrar** el potencial de crecimiento de la industria.
to depress
[Verbo]

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

deprimir

deprimir

Ex: Rejection from his dream college depressed him for weeks .El rechazo de su universidad soñada lo **deprimió** durante semanas.
haggard
[Adjetivo]

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

demacrado

demacrado

Ex: The soldiers returned from battle looking haggard and drained .Los soldados regresaron de la batalla luciendo **demacrados** y agotados.
smug
[Adjetivo]

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

engreído

engreído

Ex: She could n't help but feel smug when her prediction came true , proving her doubters wrong .No pudo evitar sentirse **satisfecha** cuando su predicción se hizo realidad, demostrando que sus detractores estaban equivocados.
dapper
[Adjetivo]

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

elegante

elegante

Ex: His dapper appearance made him a hit with the ladies at the party.Su apariencia **elegante** lo convirtió en un éxito con las damas en la fiesta.
halcyon
[Adjetivo]

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

feliz

feliz

Ex: The halcyon atmosphere of the beach resort made it a perfect destination for relaxation.El ambiente **halcyon** del resort de playa lo convertía en un destino perfecto para la relajación.
terse
[Adjetivo]

using only a few words and to the point

conciso

conciso

Ex: The detective's terse questioning intimidated the suspect, leading to a confession.El interrogatorio **conciso** del detective intimidó al sospechoso, llevando a una confesión.
torrid
[Adjetivo]

characterized by intense and oppressive heat

tórrido

tórrido

Ex: Tourists flocked to coastal areas to escape the torrid climate of the inland regions .Los turistas acudieron en masa a las zonas costeras para escapar del clima **tórrido** de las regiones del interior.
adroit
[Adjetivo]

quick, skillful or adept in action or thought

diestro

diestro

Ex: The adroit artist effortlessly captured the essence of her subjects in each portrait.La artista **hábil** capturó sin esfuerzo la esencia de sus sujetos en cada retrato.
fiasco
[Sustantivo]

a quick and unexpected downfall

fiasco

fiasco

Ex: The charity auction was a fiasco when technical problems prevented bids from being placed .La subasta benéfica fue un **fiasco** cuando los problemas técnicos impidieron que se realizaran ofertas.
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: Beethoven's "Opus 28," the "Piano Sonata No. 7," showcases his early compositional style from 1800.El **opus** 28 de Beethoven, la "Sonata para piano n.º 7", muestra su estilo de composición temprano de 1800.
bilge
[Sustantivo]

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

pantoque

pantoque

Ex: The bilge pump was activated to remove excess water and ensure the ship remained seaworthy.La bomba de **sentina** se activó para eliminar el exceso de agua y asegurar que el barco permaneciera en condiciones de navegar.
baize
[Sustantivo]

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

tapete

tapete

Ex: The casino 's roulette table is covered in baize to give it a professional look .La mesa de ruleta del casino está cubierta de **paño verde** para darle un aspecto profesional.
adieu
[Sustantivo]

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

adiós

adiós

Ex: The soldier said his final adieu to his family before heading off to the battlefield, uncertain of what the future held.El soldado dijo su último **adiós** a su familia antes de partir hacia el campo de batalla, inseguro de lo que el futuro le deparaba.
enzyme
[Sustantivo]

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

enzima

enzima

Ex: The detergent contains enzymes that break down protein stains , such as blood and grass , on clothing .El detergente contiene **enzimas** que descomponen las manchas de proteínas, como sangre y hierba, en la ropa.
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: Authorities struggled to intervene in the vendetta, as deep-seated grudges made reconciliation nearly impossible .Las autoridades lucharon por intervenir en la **vendetta**, ya que los rencores arraigados hacían que la reconciliación fuera casi imposible.
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: She felt frustrated dealing with the braggart who kept flaunting his achievements .Se sentía frustrada al lidiar con el **fanfarrón** que no dejaba de alardear de sus logros.
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