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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 45

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lassie
lassie
[Sustantivo]

a casual and affectionate term for a girl or young woman

chiquita

chiquita

Ex: The lassie helped her grandmother bake cookies in the cozy kitchen. 

La chiquilla ayudó a su abuela a hornear galletas en la acogedora cocina.

laddie
laddie
[Sustantivo]

an affectionate and informal term used to refer to a young boy

muchachito

muchachito

Ex: The friendly laddie greeted everyone with a smile as he delivered newspapers in the neighborhood. 

El amable chico saludó a todos con una sonrisa mientras repartía periódicos en el vecindario.

doe
doe
[Sustantivo]

a female mammal such as a deer or rabbit

cierva, coneja

cierva, coneja

Ex: With keen eyes, the doe cautiously approached the waterhole. 

Con ojos agudos, la cierva se acercó con cautela al abrevadero.

ration
ration
[Sustantivo]

a fixed amount of something that is officially allowed to each person during a particular time, especially during a war or other period of shortage

ración

ración

Ex: The government distributed fuel rations to control shortages. 

El gobierno distribuyó raciones de combustible para controlar la escasez.

nexus
nexus
[Sustantivo]

a closely connected group of people, things, or ideas

nexo

nexo

Ex: The ecosystem in the coral reef represents a delicate nexus of various organisms, each playing a crucial role in maintaining its balance. 

El ecosistema en el arrecife de coral representa un nexo delicado de varios organismos, cada uno desempeñando un papel crucial en el mantenimiento de su equilibrio.

stratagem
stratagem
[Sustantivo]

a clever or cunning maneuver designed to achieve a particular end

estratagema

estratagema

Ex: The team captain orchestrated a stratagem to outplay their opponents in the championship game. 

El capitán del equipo orquestó un estratagema para superar a sus oponentes en el juego del campeonato.

kinfolk
kinfolk
[Sustantivo]

family or relatives collectively

parentela

parentela

Ex: It's important to stay connected with your kinfolk, even if they live far away. 

Es importante mantenerse conectado con tus familiares, incluso si viven lejos.

bourgeois
bourgeois
[Sustantivo]

someone who belongs to the middle class and is often seen as having conventional or materialistic attitudes

burgués

burgués

Ex: The bourgeois tend to conform to societal norms and expectations, striving for success within established structures. 

Los burgueses tienden a conformarse con las normas y expectativas sociales, esforzándose por el éxito dentro de las estructuras establecidas.

scourge
scourge
[Sustantivo]

a person who brings widespread suffering or devastation

peligro

peligro

Ex: The serial killer was described as a scourge by the community, instilling fear and claiming innocent lives. 

El asesino en serie fue descrito como un azote por la comunidad, instigando el miedo y cobrando vidas inocentes.

barb
barb
[Sustantivo]

a sharp or pointed remark that is intended to criticize or upset someone

pulla

pulla

Ex: Despite her attempts to maintain composure, Susan was stung by her coworker's barb about her recent promotion. 

A pesar de sus intentos por mantener la compostura, Susan fue herida por la punzada de su compañero de trabajo sobre su reciente ascenso.

flotsam
flotsam
[Sustantivo]

the wreckage from a ship or its cargo that floats on the surface of the water or is washed ashore by the sea

restos flotantes

restos flotantes

Ex: Beachcombers often search for treasures among the flotsam washed up on the shore. 

Los buscadores de playas a menudo buscan tesoros entre los restos flotantes arrastrados a la orilla.

brogan
brogan
[Sustantivo]

a sturdy type of work shoe that covers the ankle and is often made of leather

zapato de trabajo

zapato de trabajo

Ex: The blacksmith donned his brogans before starting his day's work at the forge. 

El herrero se puso sus brogans antes de comenzar su día de trabajo en la fragua.

earthenware
earthenware
[Sustantivo]

a type of pottery that is made from clay that is fired at relatively low temperatures, resulting in a porous, rustic, and often glazed ceramic material

loza

loza

Ex: The museum's exhibit featured ancient earthenware vessels used by early civilizations for storage and cooking. 

La exhibición del museo presentaba vasijas de loza utilizadas por las primeras civilizaciones para almacenamiento y cocina.

plea
plea
[Sustantivo]

(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation

declaración

declaración

Ex: She entered a plea of guilty to avoid a lengthy court proceeding. 

Ella presentó una declaración de culpabilidad para evitar un largo proceso judicial.

yoke
yoke
[Sustantivo]

a wooden frame or piece of equipment worn over the shoulders and neck to carry or support heavy loads

balancín

balancín

Ex: The hikers strapped on their backpacks, each equipped with a sturdy yoke to evenly distribute the weight. 

Los excursionistas se colocaron sus mochilas, cada una equipada con un yugo resistente para distribuir el peso de manera uniforme.

stealth
stealth
[Sustantivo]

the ability to move or act in a secretive or inconspicuous manner, often to avoid being noticed or detected by others

sigilo

sigilo

Ex: The cat approached its prey with remarkable stealth, its movements silent and swift. 

El gato se acercó a su presa con una sigilo notable, sus movimientos silenciosos y rápidos.

avatar
avatar
[Sustantivo]

(Hindu mythology) a deity's manifestation or incarnation in earthly form, often to fulfill a particular purpose or mission

avatar

avatar

Ex: The avatar of Lord Shiva as Hanuman is celebrated for his devotion and strength in the Ramayana epic. 

El avatar del Señor Shiva como Hanuman es celebrado por su devoción y fuerza en la epopeya del Ramayana.

ode
ode
[Sustantivo]

a lyric poem, written in varied or irregular metrical form, for a particular object, person, or concept

oda

oda

Ex: The classical musician performed a musical rendition of the famous ode. 

El músico clásico interpretó una versión musical de la famosa oda.

plaudit
plaudit
[Sustantivo]

public or formal expressions of praise or approval

aplauso

aplauso

Ex: The company's innovative product design earned plaudits at the industry conference. 

El diseño innovador del producto de la empresa obtuvo elogios en la conferencia de la industria.

menace
menace
[Sustantivo]

something that feels like it could cause harm or trouble, making people worried or uneasy

amenaza

amenaza

Ex: The presence of armed guards created a palpable sense of menace at the border checkpoint. 

La presencia de guardias armados creó un sentido palpable de amenaza en el puesto de control fronterizo.

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