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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 42

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unguent
[Sustantivo]

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

ungüento

ungüento

Ex: The pharmacist recommended a strong unguent to treat the persistent rash .El farmacéutico recomendó un **ungüento** fuerte para tratar la erupción persistente.
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 the onrush of technological advancements in recent years .La forma en que vivimos y trabajamos ha sido transformada por **el avance** de los avances tecnológicos en los últimos años.
guise
[Sustantivo]

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

pretexto

pretexto

Ex: The spy operated under the guise of a tourist , discreetly gathering intelligence in a foreign country .El espía operaba bajo la **apariencia** de un turista, recopilando inteligencia discretamente en un país extranjero.
essence
[Sustantivo]

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

esencia

esencia

Ex: The essence of a successful business lies in providing value to customers and fostering strong relationships .La **esencia** de un negocio exitoso radica en proporcionar valor a los clientes y fomentar relaciones sólidas.
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 new frieze for the courthouse , illustrating the principles of justice .El artista recibió el encargo de crear un nuevo **friso** para el palacio de justicia, que ilustrara los principios de la justicia.
origin
[Sustantivo]

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

origen

origen

Ex: Scientists are studying the origin of the universe through cosmology .Los científicos están estudiando **el origen** del universo a través de la cosmología.
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 a dragnet to catch the perpetrators .En respuesta a una serie de robos, el departamento de policía local inició una **redada** para capturar a los perpetradores.
tumult
[Sustantivo]

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

tumulto

tumulto

Ex: The political rally ended in tumult as supporters and opponents clashed in the streets .El mitin político terminó en **tumulto** cuando partidarios y opositores chocaron en las calles.
coterie
[Sustantivo]

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

camarilla

camarilla

Ex: The art gallery was frequented by a coterie of collectors and connoisseurs who appreciated its unique offerings .La galería de arte era frecuentada por un **coterie** de coleccionistas y conocedores que apreciaban sus ofertas únicas.
folderol
[Sustantivo]

ornamental details added without much meaning or purpose

payasadas

payasadas

Ex: The play was a refreshing departure from the folderol typically seen on stage , focusing instead on raw emotion and genuine storytelling .La obra fue un refrescante alejamiento del **ornamento** típicamente visto en el escenario, centrándose en cambio en la emoción cruda y la narración genuina.
maidenhood
[Sustantivo]

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

doncellez

doncellez

Ex: The poem celebrates the beauty and innocence of maidenhood, portraying it as a time of purity and potential .El poema celebra la belleza y la inocencia de la **juventud femenina**, retratándola como un tiempo de pureza y potencial.
treatise
[Sustantivo]

a long and formal piece of writing about a specific subject

tratado

tratado

Ex: The medical researcher authored a treatise on infectious diseases , detailing new treatments and prevention methods .El investigador médico escribió un **tratado** sobre enfermedades infecciosas, detallando nuevos tratamientos y métodos de prevención.
reprieve
[Sustantivo]

a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment

indulto

indulto

Ex: The humanitarian reprieve extended to a terminally ill inmate allowed for compassionate release from prison to spend their final days with family .El **indulto** humanitario extendido a un recluso terminal permitió su liberación compasiva de la prisión para pasar sus últimos días con la familia.
portent
[Sustantivo]

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

presagio

presagio

Ex: The ancient prophecy was regarded as a portent of the kingdom 's downfall if left unheeded .La antigua profecía era considerada como un **presagio** de la caída del reino si no se hacía caso.
spate
[Sustantivo]

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

aluvión

aluvión

Ex: The construction project encountered a spate of delays due to adverse weather conditions and logistical challenges , pushing back the completion date .El proyecto de construcción encontró una **oleada** de retrasos debido a las condiciones climáticas adversas y los desafíos logísticos, retrasando la fecha de finalización.
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 the sirocco.Se aconsejó a los viajeros que se mantuvieran hidratados y evitaran la exposición prolongada al sol durante el **siroco**.
stanza
[Sustantivo]

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

estrofa

estrofa

Ex: The 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 the bigot in the organization .Los esfuerzos para promover la inclusividad a menudo se encontraron con la resistencia del **intolerante** en la organización.
streamlet
[Sustantivo]

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

arroyuelo

arroyuelo

Ex: Wildflowers flourished along the banks of the streamlet, adding splashes of color to the landscape .Las flores silvestres florecían a lo largo de las orillas del **arroyuelo**, añadiendo toques de color al paisaje.
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 mysterious aura surrounding the ancient artifact , sparking curiosity and speculation among historians .Había un **aura** misteriosa que rodeaba el artefacto antiguo, despertando curiosidad y especulación entre los historiadores.
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