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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 47

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potpourri
[Sustantivo]

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

popurrí

popurrí

Ex: The committee 's proposal was a potpourri of ideas gathered from brainstorming sessions , each contributing to the overall vision .La propuesta del comité fue un **popurrí** de ideas recopiladas en sesiones de lluvia de ideas, cada una contribuyendo a la visión general.
pact
[Sustantivo]

a formal agreement between parties, particularly to help one another

pacto, convenio

pacto, convenio

Ex: The treaty served as a historic pact, fostering peace and cooperation between the formerly rival nations .El tratado sirvió como un **pacto** histórico, fomentando la paz y la cooperación entre las naciones anteriormente rivales.
clan
[Sustantivo]

a large group of people who are related to each other

clan

clan

Ex: The wedding was a grand event , attended by members of the clan from all over the country .La boda fue un gran evento, al que asistieron miembros del **clan** de todo el país.
tryst
[Sustantivo]

a secret meeting or rendezvous, especially between romantic partners

encuentro amoroso

encuentro amoroso

Ex: He penned love letters to his paramour , arranging trysts in the garden where they first met .Escribió cartas de amor a su amada, organizando **encuentros** secretos en el jardín donde se conocieron por primera vez.
lagniappe
[Sustantivo]

something a merchant gives a customer as a bonus after a purchase

atención

atención

Ex: Customers were thrilled to receive a lagniappe— a free bookmark with every book .Los clientes estaban encantados de recibir un **lagniappe**—un marcapáginas gratis con cada libro.
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 blacksmith crafted a sturdy maul for the village militia , knowing it would be essential for their defense against marauders .El herrero elaboró un **mazo** resistente para la milicia del pueblo, sabiendo que sería esencial para su defensa contra los merodeadores.
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: Artists throughout history have depicted the moment Narcissus gazed into the pool, mesmerized by his own image.Los artistas a lo largo de la historia han representado el momento en que **Narciso** miró a la piscina, fascinado por su propia imagen.
waif
[Sustantivo]

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

niño abandonado

niño abandonado

Ex: Despite his own struggles , he dedicated his time to helping waifs find safety and security in a world that had forgotten them .A pesar de sus propias luchas, dedicó su tiempo a ayudar a los **desamparados** a encontrar seguridad y protección en un mundo que los había olvidado.
kerchief
[Sustantivo]

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

pañoleta

pañoleta

Ex: The little girl giggled as she twirled around , her kerchief fluttering in the wind like a playful flag .La niña se rió mientras giraba, su **pañuelo** ondeando al viento como una bandera juguetona.
mote
[Sustantivo]

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

mota

mota

Ex: As the hiker trudged through the dense forest , he noticed motes of pollen floating through the air , carried by the gentle breeze .Mientras el excursionista avanzaba con dificultad por el denso bosque, notó **motas** de polen flotando en el aire, llevadas por la suave brisa.
forthright
[Adverbio]

in a direct or straightforward manner, without hesitation or evasion

francamente

francamente

Ex: The manager dealt with the complaint forthright, resolving it swiftly and fairly.El gerente manejó la queja **directamente**, resolviéndola rápida y justamente.
prognosis
[Sustantivo]

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

pronóstico

pronóstico

Ex: The veterinarian discussed the prognosis for the cat 's kidney disease , outlining potential treatment options and expected outcomes .El veterinario discutió el **pronóstico** para la enfermedad renal del gato, esbozando las opciones de tratamiento potenciales y los resultados esperados.
trestle
[Sustantivo]

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

caballete

caballete

Ex: The construction crew assembled sturdy trestles to support the weight of the temporary bridge during the road repairs .El equipo de construcción ensambló **trestles** resistentes para soportar el peso del puente temporal durante las reparaciones de la carretera.
skiff
[Sustantivo]

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

esquife

esquife

Ex: The artist painted a picturesque scene of a lone skiff drifting along the peaceful river , capturing the serenity of the moment .El artista pintó una escena pintoresca de un **bote** solitario flotando a lo largo del río tranquilo, capturando la serenidad del momento.
magician
[Sustantivo]

someone who performs magic tricks or illusions to entertain audiences

mago

mago

Ex: As a birthday treat , the parents hired a magician to entertain the kids with his mesmerizing magic tricks and illusions .Como regalo de cumpleaños, los padres contrataron a un **mago** para entretener a los niños con sus fascinantes trucos de magia e ilusiones.
duet
[Sustantivo]

a piece of music written for two performers

dúo

dúo

Ex: The guitar duet added a lively touch to the evening 's performance .El **dúo** de guitarras añadió un toque animado a la actuación de la noche.
trinket
[Sustantivo]

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

baratija, chuchería

baratija, chuchería

Ex: The little girl admired her mother ’s collection of trinkets, each one telling a story of adventures and memories .La niña admiraba la colección de **baratijas** de su madre, cada una contando una historia de aventuras y recuerdos.
demise
[Sustantivo]

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

desaparición

desaparición

Ex: After years of financial struggle , the organization 's demise was certain .Después de años de lucha financiera, el **fin** de la organización era seguro.
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 nit treatment included a medicated shampoo designed to eliminate both lice and their eggs .El tratamiento contra las **liendres** incluía un champú medicado diseñado para eliminar tanto los piojos como sus huevos.
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