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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 potpourri of ideas gathered from brainstorming sessions , each contributing to the overall vision .
pact
[Sustantivo]

a formal agreement between parties, particularly to help one another

pacto, convenio

pacto, convenio

Ex: The treaty served as a pact, fostering peace and cooperation between the formerly rival nations .
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 clan from all over the country .
tryst
[Sustantivo]

a secret meeting or rendezvous, especially between romantic partners

encuentro amoroso

encuentro amoroso

Ex: He penned love letters to his paramour , trysts in the garden where they first met .
lagniappe
[Sustantivo]

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

atención

atención

Ex: Customers were thrilled to receive lagniappe— a free bookmark with every book .
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 maul for the village militia , knowing it would be essential for their defense against marauders .
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.
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 waifs find safety and security in a world that had forgotten them .
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 , kerchief fluttering in the wind like a playful flag .
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 motes of pollen floating through the air , carried by the gentle breeze .
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.
prognosis
[Sustantivo]

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

pronóstico

pronóstico

Ex: The veterinarian discussed prognosis for the cat 's kidney disease , outlining potential treatment options and expected outcomes .
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 trestles to support the weight of the temporary bridge during the road repairs .
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 skiff drifting along the peaceful river , capturing the serenity of the moment .
magician
[Sustantivo]

someone who performs magic tricks or illusions to entertain audiences

mago

mago

Ex: As a birthday treat , the parents hired magician to entertain the kids with his mesmerizing magic tricks and illusions .
duet
[Sustantivo]

a piece of music written for two performers

dúo

dúo

Ex: The duet added a lively touch to the evening 's performance .
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 trinkets, each one telling a story of adventures and memories .
demise
[Sustantivo]

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

desaparición

desaparición

Ex: After years of financial struggle , the organizationdemise was certain .
nit
[Sustantivo]

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

liendre

liendre

Ex: nit treatment included a medicated shampoo designed to eliminate both lice and their eggs .
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