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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 47

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potpourri
potpourri
[Sustantivo]

a collection or mixture of miscellaneous items, often diverse in nature

popurrí

popurrí

Ex: The buffet table offered a potpourri of dishes from different cuisines, satisfying a variety of tastes. 

La mesa del buffet ofrecía un popurrí de platos de diferentes cocinas, satisfaciendo una variedad de gustos.

pact
pact
[Sustantivo]

a formal agreement between parties, particularly to help one another

pacto, convenio

pacto, convenio

Ex: The companies formed a strategic pact to share resources and expand their market reach. 

Las empresas formaron un pacto estratégico para compartir recursos y ampliar su alcance en el mercado.

clan
clan
[Sustantivo]

a large group of people who are related to each other

clan

clan

Ex: Each summer, the clan traveled to their ancestral homeland to reconnect with their roots and heritage. 

Cada verano, el clan viajaba a su tierra ancestral para reconectarse con sus raíces y herencia.

tryst
tryst
[Sustantivo]

a secret meeting or rendezvous, especially between romantic partners

encuentro amoroso

encuentro amoroso

Ex: Despite their families' disapproval, the young couple continued their clandestine trysts, meeting in secluded corners of the city. 

A pesar de la desaprobación de sus familias, la joven pareja continuó sus encuentros clandestinos, reuniéndose en rincones apartados de la ciudad.

lagniappe
lagniappe
[Sustantivo]

(Louisiana) a small bonus or extra gift, often given unexpectedly

atención

atención

Ex: That second scoop of ice cream was a nice lagniappe. 

Esa segunda bola de helado fue un buen lagniappe.

maul
maul
[Sustantivo]

a heavy club or hammer, often equipped with spikes, used as a weapon or tool for striking or crushing

mazo

mazo

Ex: The barbarian swung his massive maul overhead, bringing it crashing down on his enemy's shield with enough force to shatter it. 

El bárbaro balanceó su enorme maza por encima de su cabeza, haciéndola caer sobre el escudo de su enemigo con suficiente fuerza para destrozarlo.

Narcissus
Narcissus
[Sustantivo]

a figure from Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water and ultimately turned into a flower that bears his name

Narciso

Narciso

Ex: The beautiful flower that now bears his name is a reminder of Narcissus's tragic fate. 

La hermosa flor que ahora lleva su nombre es un recordatorio del trágico destino de Narciso.

waif
waif
[Sustantivo]

a person, often a child, who is homeless, neglected, or abandoned

niño abandonado

niño abandonado

Ex: She couldn't bear to see the waif standing alone on the street corner and offered to buy him a warm meal. 

No podía soportar ver al desamparado parado solo en la esquina de la calle y se ofreció a comprarle una comida caliente.

kerchief
kerchief
[Sustantivo]

a square or rectangular piece of cloth that is worn as a head covering or tied around the neck

pañoleta

pañoleta

Ex: In many cultures, women wear a kerchief as part of their traditional attire, adding a touch of elegance to their appearance. 

En muchas culturas, las mujeres usan un pañuelo como parte de su atuendo tradicional, añadiendo un toque de elegancia a su apariencia.

mote
mote
[Sustantivo]

a tiny speck or particle, especially of dust or other matter

mota

mota

Ex: Not a mote of kindness could be found in his heart, hardened by years of bitterness. 

No se podía encontrar ni una pizca de bondad en su corazón, endurecido por años de amargura.

forthright
forthright
[Adverbio]

in a direct or straightforward manner, without hesitation or evasion

francamente

francamente

Ex: The politician addressed the accusations against him forthright, addressing each point with clarity and transparency. 

El político abordó las acusaciones en su contra de manera directa, tratando cada punto con claridad y transparencia.

prognosis
prognosis
[Sustantivo]

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

pronóstico

pronóstico

Ex: The prognosis for patients with untreated tuberculosis can be poor if the infection spreads to vital organs. 

El pronóstico para los pacientes con tuberculosis no tratada puede ser pobre si la infección se extiende a órganos vitales.

trestle
trestle
[Sustantivo]

a framework of vertical posts or columns supporting a horizontal beam, often used for bridges or railway supports

caballete

caballete

Ex: Workers erected temporary trestles to support the weight of heavy machinery during the construction of the new bridge. 

Los trabajadores levantaron trestles temporales para soportar el peso de la maquinaria pesada durante la construcción del nuevo puente.

skiff
skiff
[Sustantivo]

a small, flat-bottomed boat used for fishing or transportation, typically propelled by oars, sails, or a motor

esquife

esquife

Ex: He anchored his skiff offshore and cast his line into the water, patiently waiting for the fish to bite. 

Ancló su bote en alta mar y lanzó su línea al agua, esperando pacientemente a que los peces picaran.

magician
magician
[Sustantivo]

someone who performs magic tricks or illusions to entertain audiences

mago

mago

Ex: She watched in awe as the magician pulled a rabbit out of an empty hat, wondering how it was possible. 

Ella miró con asombro mientras el mago sacaba un conejo de un sombrero vacío, preguntándose cómo era posible.

duet
duet
[Sustantivo]

a piece of music written for two performers

dúo

dúo

Ex: She looked forward to singing a duet with her favorite artist. 

Ella esperaba con ansias cantar un dúo con su artista favorito.

trinket
trinket
[Sustantivo]

a small decorative object worn as jewelry that is not much valuable

baratija, chuchería

baratija, chuchería

Ex: His grandmother gifted him a charming trinket: a miniature gold key that held sentimental value. 

Su abuela le regaló un abarrote encantador: una miniatura de llave de oro que tenía un valor sentimental.

demise
demise
[Sustantivo]

the end or failure of something, such as an organization, system, or life

desaparición

desaparición

Ex: Many argue that the demise of traditional industries is inevitable in the digital age. 

Muchos argumentan que el fin de las industrias tradicionales es inevitable en la era digital.

nit
nit
[Sustantivo]

the egg of a louse or other parasitic insect that lives on someone's hair or piece of clothing

liendre

liendre

Ex: The doctor explained that nits are difficult to see and often cling to the base of hair shafts. 

El médico explicó que las liendres son difíciles de ver y a menudo se adhieren a la base del cabello.

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