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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 48

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quay
quay
[Sustantivo]

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

muelle

muelle

Ex: Fishermen returned to the quay with their day's catch, ready to sell their fresh seafood to eager buyers. 

Los pescadores regresaron al muelle con la captura del día, listos para vender sus mariscos frescos a compradores ansiosos.

curio
curio
[Sustantivo]

an unusual or interesting object, often small and decorative

curiosidad

curiosidad

Ex: She had a fascination for curios and enjoyed scouring flea markets and thrift stores in search of hidden treasures. 

Ella tenía una fascinación por las curiosidades y disfrutaba buscando en mercadillos y tiendas de segunda mano en busca de tesoros escondidos.

caste
caste
[Sustantivo]

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

casta

casta

Ex: The abolition of the caste system has been a long-standing goal of social reform movements in countries where it is prevalent. 

La abolición del sistema de castas ha sido un objetivo de larga data de los movimientos de reforma social en los países donde prevalece.

diva
diva
[Sustantivo]

a renowned female opera singer

diva

diva

Ex: The opera house celebrated its anniversary with a special concert featuring a world-famous diva. 

La ópera celebró su aniversario con un concierto especial que presentó a una diva mundialmente famosa.

spendthrift
spendthrift
[Sustantivo]

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

despilfarrador

despilfarrador

Ex: Despite earning a high salary, his spendthrift ways left him in financial trouble. 

A pesar de ganar un salario alto, sus formas de derrochador lo dejaron en problemas financieros.

aegis
aegis
[Sustantivo]

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

protección

protección

Ex: The organization operates under the aegis of a well-known philanthropist, who generously funds its activities and initiatives. 

La organización opera bajo el amparo de un filántropo bien conocido, quien financia generosamente sus actividades e iniciativas.

dross
dross
[Sustantivo]

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

escoria

escoria

Ex: His writing was filled with dross, lacking substance and originality, and failed to capture the attention of readers. 

Su escritura estaba llena de desecho, carente de sustancia y originalidad, y no logró captar la atención de los lectores.

laundress
laundress
[Sustantivo]

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

lavandera

lavandera

Ex: The laundress spent hours each day scrubbing, washing, and ironing clothes to ensure they were fresh and presentable. 

La lavandera pasaba horas cada día fregando, lavando y planchando la ropa para asegurarse de que estuviera fresca y presentable.

chassis
chassis
[Sustantivo]

the body or physique of a person

cuerpo

cuerpo

Ex: She's been hitting the gym hard, and it really shows in her chassis. 

Ella ha estado entrenando duro en el gimnasio, y realmente se nota en su chasis.

trough
trough
[Sustantivo]

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

depresión

depresión

Ex: Ocean trenches are examples of deep underwater troughs formed by the movement of tectonic plates. 

Las fosas oceánicas son ejemplos de depresiones profundas submarinas formadas por el movimiento de las placas tectónicas.

boon
boon
[Sustantivo]

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

bendición

bendición

Ex: The invention of the internet has been a boon to communication, making it easier for people to connect and share information across the globe. 

La invención de Internet ha sido una bendición para la comunicación, facilitando que las personas se conecten y compartan información en todo el mundo.

mead
mead
[Sustantivo]

an alcoholic beverage made from fermented honey and water

hidromiel

hidromiel

Ex: After the harvest, the villagers gathered to celebrate with music, dancing, and plenty of mead. 

Después de la cosecha, los aldeanos se reunieron para celebrar con música, baile y mucho hidromiel.

piccolo
piccolo
[Sustantivo]

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

flautín, pícolo

flautín, pícolo

Ex: Although small in size, the piccolo made a significant impact in the symphony's high-energy sections. 

Aunque pequeño en tamaño, el piccolo tuvo un impacto significativo en las secciones de alta energía de la sinfonía.

preamble
preamble
[Sustantivo]

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

prólogo

prólogo

Ex: In the preamble, the committee explained the reasons behind the new policy changes. 

En el preámbulo, el comité explicó las razones detrás de los nuevos cambios de política.

axiom
axiom
[Sustantivo]

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

axioma

axioma

Ex: In mathematical logic, the law of identity is an axiom stating that every object is identical to itself. 

En lógica matemática, la ley de identidad es un axioma que establece que todo objeto es idéntico a sí mismo.

tarantula
tarantula
[Sustantivo]

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

tarántula

tarántula

Ex: The tarantula's venomous fangs can deliver a painful bite, but it rarely poses a serious threat. 

Los colmillos venenosos de la tarántula pueden infligir una mordedura dolorosa, pero rara vez representa una amenaza grave.

grouse
grouse
[Sustantivo]

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

urogallo

urogallo

Ex: Although the grouse cannot fly, its swift movements on the ground help it evade predators. 

Aunque el urogallo no puede volar, sus rápidos movimientos en el suelo lo ayudan a evadir a los depredadores.

principle
principle
[Sustantivo]

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

principio

principio

Ex: The principle of cause and effect was central to understanding how changes in one area can impact another. 

El principio de causa y efecto era central para entender cómo los cambios en un área pueden afectar a otra.

nadir
nadir
[Sustantivo]

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

nadir

nadir

Ex: She realized she was at her emotional nadir after the breakup. 

Se dio cuenta de que estaba en su nadir emocional después de la ruptura.

ruth
ruth
[Sustantivo]

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

compasión

compasión

Ex: The organization's mission is to provide support and assistance to communities in need, demonstrating true acts of ruth. 

La misión de la organización es brindar apoyo y asistencia a las comunidades necesitadas, demostrando verdaderos actos de compasión.

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