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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 ancient remedy included an unguent made from various healing herbs and oils. 

El remedio antiguo incluía un ungüento hecho de varias hierbas y aceites curativos.

onrush
onrush
[Sustantivo]

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

arrebato

arrebato

Ex: Navigating the city streets during rush hour was challenging due to the constant onrush of traffic. 

Navegar por las calles de la ciudad durante la hora punta fue un desafío debido al avance constante del tráfico.

guise
guise
[Sustantivo]

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

pretexto

pretexto

Ex: The actor assumed the guise of a detective for his latest role in the crime thriller. 

El actor asumió la apariencia de un detective para su último papel en el thriller criminal.

essence
essence
[Sustantivo]

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

esencia

esencia

Ex: The artist aimed to capture the essence of the landscape in her painting, conveying its beauty and tranquility. 

La artista pretendía capturar la esencia del paisaje en su pintura, transmitiendo su belleza y tranquilidad.

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 museum's main hall featured a frieze with intricate carvings of historical events. 

El salón principal del museo presentaba un friso con intrincados tallados de eventos históricos.

origin
origin
[Sustantivo]

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

origen

origen

Ex: The origin of the word can be found in Latin. 

El origen de la palabra se puede encontrar en latín.

dragnet
dragnet
[Sustantivo]

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

emboscada

emboscada

Ex: During the investigation, the detectives organized a dragnet to gather evidence and identify potential suspects. 

Durante la investigación, los detectives organizaron una redada para recopilar pruebas e identificar posibles sospechosos.

tumult
tumult
[Sustantivo]

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

tumulto

tumulto

Ex: In the tumult of the city streets, it was hard to hear oneself think. 

En el tumulto de las calles de la ciudad, era difícil escucharse a uno mismo pensar.

coterie
coterie
[Sustantivo]

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

camarilla

camarilla

Ex: The politician surrounded himself with a coterie of trusted advisors who helped shape his policies. 

El político se rodeó de un coterie de asesores de confianza que ayudaron a dar forma a sus políticas.

folderol
folderol
[Sustantivo]

ornamental details added without much meaning or purpose

payasadas

payasadas

Ex: The mansion was decorated with folderol, including gilded statues and ostentatious chandeliers, giving it a garish appearance. 

La mansión estaba decorada con adornos superfluos, incluyendo estatuas doradas y candelabros ostentosos, dándole una apariencia chillona.

maidenhood
maidenhood
[Sustantivo]

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

doncellez

doncellez

Ex: In many cultures, traditions and rituals are associated with the transition from maidenhood to married life. 

En muchas culturas, las tradiciones y los rituales están asociados con la transición de la juventud femenina a la vida matrimonial.

treatise
treatise
[Sustantivo]

a long and formal piece of writing about a specific subject

tratado

tratado

Ex: Her treatise on environmental sustainability influenced policy makers worldwide. 

Su tratado sobre sostenibilidad ambiental influyó en los responsables políticos de todo el mundo.

reprieve
reprieve
[Sustantivo]

a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment

indulto

indulto

Ex: In the face of mounting public outcry, the judge decided to provide a reprieve, reducing the harshness of the initial sentence. 

Ante el creciente clamor público, el juez decidió otorgar un indulto temporal, reduciendo la dureza de la sentencia inicial.

portent
portent
[Sustantivo]

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

presagio

presagio

Ex: The eerie silence in the forest was a portent of the impending danger lurking within. 

El silencio inquietante en el bosque era un presagio del peligro inminente que acechaba en su interior.

spate
spate
[Sustantivo]

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

aluvión

aluvión

Ex: The political scandal triggered a spate of resignations and calls for accountability among government officials. 

El escándalo político desencadenó una oleada de renuncias y llamados a la rendición de cuentas entre los funcionarios del gobierno.

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 locals sought shelter indoors during the sirocco, avoiding the oppressive heat outside. 

Los locales buscaron refugio en el interior durante el siroco, evitando el calor opresivo afuera.

stanza
stanza
[Sustantivo]

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

estrofa

estrofa

Ex: She analyzed the stanza to understand its symbolic meaning. 

Ella analizó la estrofa para comprender su significado simbólico.

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 conversation quickly escalated when the bigot began shouting offensive remarks at those who disagreed with him. 

La conversación se intensificó rápidamente cuando el fanático comenzó a gritar comentarios ofensivos a quienes no estaban de acuerdo con él.

streamlet
streamlet
[Sustantivo]

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

arroyuelo

arroyuelo

Ex: A gentle breeze whispered through the trees lining the streamlet's banks. 

Una suave brisa susurraba a través de los árboles que bordeaban las orillas del arroyuelo.

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: She walked into the room with an aura of confidence that immediately commanded attention. 

Ella entró en la habitación con un aura de confianza que inmediatamente captó la atención.

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