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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: The cargo ship pulled up to the quay, where workers swiftly began unloading crates of goods onto the dock. 
curio
curio
[Sustantivo]

an unusual or interesting object, often small and decorative

curiosidad

curiosidad

Ex: The antique shop was filled with various curios, including old pocket watches, vintage cameras, and quirky trinkets. 
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 caste system in India historically divided society into hierarchical groups based on birth, occupation, and social status. 
diva
diva
[Sustantivo]

a renowned female opera singer

diva

diva

Ex: The diva's powerful voice captivated the audience during the performance. 
spendthrift
spendthrift
[Sustantivo]

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

despilfarrador

despilfarrador

Ex: The spendthrift lifestyle was unsustainable and eventually caught up with him. 
aegis
aegis
[Sustantivo]

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

protección

protección

Ex: The new initiative was launched under the aegis of the United Nations, signaling its endorsement and support. 
dross
dross
[Sustantivo]

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

escoria

escoria

Ex: The company's latest product was filled with dross, offering little innovation or usefulness to consumers. 
laundress
laundress
[Sustantivo]

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

lavandera

lavandera

Ex: Mrs. Smith hired a laundress to help with the laundry and keep the household linens clean and tidy. 
chassis
chassis
[Sustantivo]

the body or physique of a person

cuerpo

cuerpo

Ex: Check out the new workout routine, it's supposed to help you tone up your chassis. 
trough
trough
[Sustantivo]

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

depresión

depresión

Ex: The river carved a deep trough through the canyon over millions of years, creating stunning natural landscapes. 
boon
boon
[Sustantivo]

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

bendición

bendición

Ex: Winning the lottery was a great boon for the struggling family, allowing them to pay off their debts and live comfortably. 
mead
mead
[Sustantivo]

an alcoholic beverage made from fermented honey and water

hidromiel

hidromiel

Ex: The medieval banquet featured a large jug of mead, which was enjoyed by all the guests. 
piccolo
piccolo
[Sustantivo]

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

flautín, pícolo

flautín, pícolo

Ex: The orchestra's performance was enhanced by the bright and piercing sound of the piccolo. 
preamble
preamble
[Sustantivo]

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

prólogo

prólogo

Ex: She read the preamble to understand the context of the legal document. 
axiom
axiom
[Sustantivo]

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

axioma

axioma

Ex: In Euclidean geometry, the parallel postulate serves as one of the fundamental axioms. 
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 slowly crawled across the forest floor, its hairy legs moving with a mesmerizing rhythm. 
grouse
grouse
[Sustantivo]

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

urogallo

urogallo

Ex: The hunters trekked through the dense forest, hoping to spot a grouse among the underbrush. 
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 scientific method is based on the principle of empirical evidence, requiring observations and experiments to support hypotheses. 
nadir
nadir
[Sustantivo]

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

nadir

nadir

Ex: After losing his job and his home, he felt he had reached the nadir of his life. 
ruth
ruth
[Sustantivo]

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

compasión

compasión

Ex: Showing ruth to the homeless man, she offered him a warm meal and a listening ear. 
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