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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 42

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SAT Word Skills 6
unguent
[Sustantivo]

a type of medicinal or healing ointment or salve applied to the skin

ungüento

ungüento

Ex: The pharmacist recommended a unguent to treat the persistent rash .
onrush
[Sustantivo]

a strong forward movement or flow, often rapid or overwhelming in nature

arrebato

arrebato

Ex: The way we live and work has been transformed by onrush of technological advancements in recent years .
guise
[Sustantivo]

an external appearance or manner of presentation that often hides the true nature of something

pretexto

pretexto

Ex: The spy operated under guise of a tourist , discreetly gathering intelligence in a foreign country .
essence
[Sustantivo]

the core or main idea of something, what makes it special or unique

esencia

esencia

Ex: essence of a successful business lies in providing value to customers and fostering strong relationships .
frieze
[Sustantivo]

a narrow and decorative border that has engravings or pictures on it, especially above the walls of a room or building

friso, fresco

friso, fresco

Ex: The artist was commissioned to create a frieze for the courthouse , illustrating the principles of justice .
origin
[Sustantivo]

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

origen

origen

Ex: Scientists are studying origin of the universe through cosmology .
dragnet
[Sustantivo]

a method of searching for and capturing suspects or criminals by systematically covering an area

emboscada

emboscada

Ex: In response to a series of burglaries , the local police department initiated dragnet to catch the perpetrators .
tumult
[Sustantivo]

a state of loud, chaotic noise or disorder caused by confusion or unrest

tumulto

tumulto

Ex: The political rally tumult as supporters and opponents clashed in the streets .
coterie
[Sustantivo]

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

camarilla

camarilla

Ex: The art gallery was frequented by coterie of collectors and connoisseurs who appreciated its unique offerings .
folderol
[Sustantivo]

ornamental details added without much meaning or purpose

payasadas

payasadas

Ex: The play was a refreshing departure from folderol typically seen on stage , focusing instead on raw emotion and genuine storytelling .
maidenhood
[Sustantivo]

the period of a woman's life before she is married

doncellez

doncellez

Ex: The poem celebrates the beauty and innocence maidenhood, portraying it as a time of purity and potential .
treatise
[Sustantivo]

a long and formal piece of writing about a specific subject

tratado

tratado

Ex: The medical researcher authored treatise on infectious diseases , detailing new treatments and prevention methods .
reprieve
[Sustantivo]

a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment

indulto

indulto

Ex: The reprieve extended to a terminally ill inmate allowed for compassionate release from prison to spend their final days with family .
portent
[Sustantivo]

a sign or indication of what is to come, especially something unfortunate

presagio

presagio

Ex: The ancient prophecy was regarded as portent of the kingdom 's downfall if left unheeded .
spate
[Sustantivo]

a rapid and forceful flow of something, such as water, events, or activities

aluvión

aluvión

Ex: The construction project encountered spate of delays due to adverse weather conditions and logistical challenges , pushing back the completion date .
sirocco
[Sustantivo]

a hot, dry wind from the Sahara Desert that blows across the Mediterranean, often bringing high temperatures and dust

siroco

siroco

Ex: Travelers were advised to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during sirocco.
stanza
[Sustantivo]

a series of lines in a poem, usually with recurring rhyme scheme and meter

estrofa

estrofa

Ex: stanza's rhyme scheme was ABAB , giving the poem a rhythmic flow .
bigot
[Sustantivo]

a person who holds strong opinions about race, religion or politics and is intolerable of differing views

intolerante, fanático

intolerante, fanático

Ex: Efforts to promote inclusivity were often met with resistance from bigot in the organization .
streamlet
[Sustantivo]

a small stream or brook, typically characterized by its narrow size

arroyuelo

arroyuelo

Ex: Wildflowers flourished along the banks of streamlet, adding splashes of color to the landscape .
aura
[Sustantivo]

the unique vibe or feeling that surrounds a person, object, or place, often influencing how it is perceived by others

aura

aura

Ex: There was a aura surrounding the ancient artifact , sparking curiosity and speculation among historians .
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