Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 45

a casual and affectionate term for a girl or young woman

chiquita

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

muchachito

a female mammal such as a deer or rabbit

cierva, coneja

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

a closely connected group of people, things, or ideas

nexo

a clever or cunning maneuver designed to achieve a particular end

estratagema

family or relatives collectively

parentela

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

burgués

a person who brings widespread suffering or devastation

peligro

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

pulla

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

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

zapato de trabajo

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

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

declaración

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

balancín

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

sigilo

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

avatar

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

oda

public or formal expressions of praise or approval

aplauso

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

amenaza