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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 44

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shibboleth
shibboleth
[Sustantivo]

a tradition, principle, or practice that identifies or characterizes a specific group or class

shibboleth

shibboleth

Ex: In certain social circles, attending exclusive events or clubs serves as a shibboleth of status. 

En ciertos círculos sociales, asistir a eventos o clubes exclusivos sirve como un shibboleth de estatus.

culprit
culprit
[Sustantivo]

a person who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing

culpable

culpable

Ex: Investigators worked hard to identify the culprit. 

Los investigadores trabajaron duro para identificar al culpable.

sluggard
sluggard
[Sustantivo]

someone who is consistently lazy, showing a lack of motivation or energy to engage in productive activities

haragán

haragán

Ex: Instead of helping with chores, the sluggard preferred to lounge on the couch all day. 

En lugar de ayudar con las tareas domésticas, el holgazán prefería holgazanear en el sofá todo el día.

operetta
operetta
[Sustantivo]

a light-hearted theatrical production blending singing, music, and spoken dialogue, often featuring comedic or romantic themes

opereta

opereta

Ex: The local theater company is putting on an operetta based on a French farce, promising audiences an evening of laughter and music. 

La compañía de teatro local está presentando una opereta basada en una farsa francesa, prometiendo al público una velada de risas y música.

bridle
bridle
[Sustantivo]

a device placed on a horse's head, used by a rider to guide and control the horse's movements

brida

brida

Ex: The horse tossed its head, resisting the pressure of the bridle as the rider attempted to guide it. 

El caballo sacudió la cabeza, resistiendo la presión del freno mientras el jinete intentaba guiarlo.

hindsight
hindsight
[Sustantivo]

the ability to comprehend and evaluate past events or decisions, often gaining insights that were not apparent at the time

retrospectiva

retrospectiva

Ex: Hindsight revealed that they should have invested in the stock market earlier. 

La retrospección reveló que deberían haber invertido en el mercado de valores antes.

gait
gait
[Sustantivo]

the way someone or something walks or runs

modo de andar

modo de andar

Ex: She recognized her friend from a distance by the unique sway of her gait. 

Ella reconoció a su amiga desde la distancia por el balanceo único de su marcha.

sybarite
sybarite
[Sustantivo]

an individual who is very fond of enjoying luxurious pleasures and items

sibarita

sibarita

Ex: She was known as a sybarite, always seeking the most luxurious vacations. 

Era conocida como una sibarita, siempre buscando las vacaciones más lujosas.

regicide
regicide
[Sustantivo]

the deliberate killing of a king or queen

regicidio

regicidio

Ex: The assassination of Julius Caesar is often compared to regicide due to his dictatorial rule. 

El asesinato de Julio César a menudo se compara con el regicidio debido a su gobierno dictatorial.

soprano
soprano
[Sustantivo]

a female or young male singer with a singing voice that has the highest range

soprano

soprano

Ex: The young boy’s soprano voice was stunning, hitting high notes effortlessly until his voice began to change. 

La voz de soprano del joven era asombrosa, alcanzando notas altas sin esfuerzo hasta que su voz comenzó a cambiar.

gusto
gusto
[Sustantivo]

a strong and enthusiastic enjoyment or excitement in doing something

entusiasmo

entusiasmo

Ex: The children played in the park with gusto, laughing and running around. 

Los niños jugaron en el parque con entusiasmo, riendo y corriendo por todos lados.

morass
morass
[Sustantivo]

a muddy and wet piece of land in which it is possible to get stuck

pantano

pantano

Ex: Heavy rains turned the fields into a morass, making farming activities difficult. 

Las fuertes lluvias convirtieron los campos en un lodazal, dificultando las actividades agrícolas.

precinct
precinct
[Sustantivo]

a commercial area in a city or a town that is closed to traffic

circunscripción

circunscripción

Ex: The historic precinct of the city is preserved as a pedestrian-only area, allowing visitors to explore its charm safely. 

El distrito histórico de la ciudad se conserva como un área exclusiva para peatones, permitiendo a los visitantes explorar su encanto de manera segura.

motif
motif
[Sustantivo]

a decorative element or design that is added to clothing or fabric, serving to enhance its appearance or convey a particular style or theme

motivo

motivo

Ex: The curtains featured a geometric motif that added a modern touch to the room. 

Las cortinas presentaban un motivo geométrico que añadía un toque moderno a la habitación.

zenith
zenith
[Sustantivo]

the highest point that a certain celestial body reaches, directly above an observer

cenit

cenit

Ex: Observing the stars, he noted how their zenith differed based on their location. 

Al observar las estrellas, notó cómo su cenit difería según su ubicación.

requiem
requiem
[Sustantivo]

a piece of music or religious chant performed as a tribute to someone who has died

réquiem

réquiem

Ex: The church bells tolled as the requiem echoed through the cathedral during the funeral procession. 

Las campanas de la iglesia repicaban mientras el réquiem resonaba en la catedral durante el cortejo fúnebre.

ennui
ennui
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of being bored, tired, or dissatisfied because nothing interesting or exciting is happening

hastío

hastío

Ex: The long summer days stretched out before him, filled with nothing but ennui. 

Los largos días de verano se extendían ante él, llenos de nada más que ennui.

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