Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 48

a structure built along the edge of a body of water, such as a river or an ocean

muelle

an unusual or interesting object, often small and decorative

curiosidad

a system that divides the people of a society into different social classes based on their wealth, privilage, or profession

casta

a renowned female opera singer

diva

an individual who is in the habit of spending money in a careless and wasteful way

despilfarrador

the protection, support, or sponsorship provided by a particular person, organization, or group

protección

something of low quality or little value, often considered rubbish or worthless material

escoria

a woman whose job is to wash and iron clothes and household linens

lavandera

the body or physique of a person

cuerpo

(geology) a long, narrow depression or hollow, often occurring naturally, such as in the landscape or ocean floor

depresión

something that is beneficial or advantageous, like a blessing or favor that is granted

bendición

an alcoholic beverage made from fermented honey and water

hidromiel

the smallest member of the flute family that plays higher notes than the ordinary flute

flautín, pícolo

an introductory or preliminary section of a book, statute, document, etc. giving information about its purpose

prólogo

(logic) a statement or proposition that is accepted as true without requiring proof

axioma

a large hairy spider originated in warm regions with venomous fangs that does not spin any webs or threads

tarántula

a game bird with a fat body and feathered legs that cannot fly and has brownish red plumage

urogallo

a fundamental rule that is considered to be true and can serve as a basis for further reasoning or behavior

principio

the moment in which a situation or life is at its lowest or worst

nadir

compassion, kindness, or sympathy shown towards others, especially during times of suffering or distress

compasión