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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 44

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SAT Word Skills 6
shibboleth
shibboleth
[Sustantivo]

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

shibboleth

shibboleth

Ex: Wearing a suit and tie to work every day became a shibboleth of professionalism in the corporate world. 
culprit
culprit
[Sustantivo]

a person who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing

culpable

culpable

Ex: The police caught the culprit behind the robbery. 
sluggard
sluggard
[Sustantivo]

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

haragán

haragán

Ex: Despite numerous reminders, the sluggard refused to get out of bed before noon. 
operetta
operetta
[Sustantivo]

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

opereta

opereta

Ex: "The Pirates of Penzance" is a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan, known for its catchy tunes and witty dialogue. 
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 rider adjusted the bridle carefully before mounting the horse for their ride. 
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: In hindsight, he realized that quitting his job without a backup plan was a mistake. 
gait
gait
[Sustantivo]

the way someone or something walks or runs

modo de andar

modo de andar

Ex: Despite his injury, he maintained a steady and confident gait as he walked into the room. 
sybarite
sybarite
[Sustantivo]

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

sibarita

sibarita

Ex: As a sybarite, he indulged in the finest wines and gourmet meals. 
regicide
regicide
[Sustantivo]

the deliberate killing of a king or queen

regicidio

regicidio

Ex: The history books recount the regicide of King Charles I during the English Civil War. 
soprano
soprano
[Sustantivo]

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

soprano

soprano

Ex: The soprano captivated the audience with her clear, high notes that resonated throughout the concert hall. 
gusto
gusto
[Sustantivo]

a strong and enthusiastic enjoyment or excitement in doing something

entusiasmo

entusiasmo

Ex: She ate the cake with great gusto, savoring every bite. 
morass
morass
[Sustantivo]

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

pantano

pantano

Ex: The hikers struggled to cross the morass, sinking into the mud with each step. 
precinct
precinct
[Sustantivo]

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

circunscripción

circunscripción

Ex: The shopping precinct was bustling with pedestrians enjoying the car-free environment. 
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 dress was adorned with a floral motif that gave it a vintage charm. 
zenith
zenith
[Sustantivo]

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

cenit

cenit

Ex: At noon, the sun reached its zenith, directly overhead. 
requiem
requiem
[Sustantivo]

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

réquiem

réquiem

Ex: The choir sang a beautiful requiem at the funeral, honoring the deceased. 
ennui
ennui
[Sustantivo]

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

hastío

hastío

Ex: She sighed with ennui as she stared at the clock, waiting for the workday to end. 
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