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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 42

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unguent
unguent
[Sustantivo]

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

ungüento

ungüento

Ex: The doctor prescribed an unguent to soothe the patient's irritated skin. 
onrush
onrush
[Sustantivo]

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

arrebato

arrebato

Ex: The burst dam unleashed a powerful onrush of water that swept away everything in its path. 
guise
guise
[Sustantivo]

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

pretexto

pretexto

Ex: The scammer approached under the guise of a bank representative, aiming to steal personal information. 
essence
essence
[Sustantivo]

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

esencia

esencia

Ex: Friendship is about trust, loyalty, and understanding; these qualities form the essence of true companionship. 
frieze
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 ancient temple's frieze depicted scenes of mythological battles and heroic deeds. 
origin
origin
[Sustantivo]

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

origen

origen

Ex: The origin of the river is in the mountains to the north. 
dragnet
dragnet
[Sustantivo]

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

emboscada

emboscada

Ex: The police conducted a dragnet in the neighborhood to apprehend the suspect. 
tumult
tumult
[Sustantivo]

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

tumulto

tumulto

Ex: The stadium erupted into tumult as the winning goal was scored. 
coterie
coterie
[Sustantivo]

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

camarilla

camarilla

Ex: The literary coterie gathered regularly to discuss their favorite books and authors. 
folderol
folderol
[Sustantivo]

ornamental details added without much meaning or purpose

payasadas

payasadas

Ex: The new logo design was criticized for its unnecessary folderol, with excessive flourishes detracting from its simplicity. 
maidenhood
maidenhood
[Sustantivo]

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

doncellez

doncellez

Ex: During her maidenhood, she focused on her education and career aspirations. 
treatise
treatise
[Sustantivo]

a long and formal piece of writing about a specific subject

tratado

tratado

Ex: Isaac Newton's "Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy" is a famous treatise on physics. 
reprieve
reprieve
[Sustantivo]

a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment

indulto

indulto

Ex: The governor granted a last-minute reprieve to the condemned prisoner, giving the legal team additional time to present new evidence. 
portent
portent
[Sustantivo]

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

presagio

presagio

Ex: The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were seen as a portent of an approaching storm. 
spate
spate
[Sustantivo]

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

aluvión

aluvión

Ex: The region experienced a spate of heavy rainfall, leading to swollen rivers and localized flooding in low-lying areas. 
sirocco
sirocco
[Sustantivo]

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

siroco

siroco

Ex: The sirocco swept across the coastline, bringing sweltering heat to the region. 
stanza
stanza
[Sustantivo]

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

estrofa

estrofa

Ex: The poem was structured with four stanzas, each following a different theme. 
bigot
bigot
[Sustantivo]

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

intolerante, fanático

intolerante, fanático

Ex: The politician's speeches revealed him to be a bigot who refused to consider any perspectives other than his own. 
streamlet
streamlet
[Sustantivo]

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

arroyuelo

arroyuelo

Ex: The children delighted in playing by the streamlet, skipping stones and searching for tadpoles. 
aura
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: The old mansion had an eerie aura, as if it held secrets from centuries past. 
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