Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 42

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

ungüento

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

arrebato

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

pretexto

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

esencia

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

friso, fresco

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

origen

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

emboscada

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

tumulto

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

camarilla

ornamental details added without much meaning or purpose

payasadas

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

doncellez

a long and formal piece of writing about a specific subject

tratado

a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment

indulto

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

presagio

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

aluvión

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

siroco

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

estrofa

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

intolerante, fanático

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

arroyuelo

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

aura