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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 49

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onslaught
onslaught
[Sustantivo]

a relentless and persistent series of challenges, difficulties, or obstacles, typically experienced over a prolonged period of time

arremetida

arremetida

Ex: The city's infrastructure was ill-prepared for the onslaught of heavy rainfall, leading to widespread flooding and chaos. 

La infraestructura de la ciudad estaba mal preparada para el embate de las fuertes lluvias, lo que provocó inundaciones generalizadas y caos.

prickle
prickle
[Sustantivo]

a small, sharp-pointed structure that grows on the surface of a plant

espina

espina

Ex: The stem of a blackberry bush is covered in prickles, making it difficult for animals to reach the fruit without getting scratched. 

El tallo de un arbusto de mora está cubierto de espinas, lo que dificulta que los animales alcancen la fruta sin arañarse.

mongrel
mongrel
[Sustantivo]

a dog that is not from a single breed

perro mestizo

perro mestizo

Ex: The veterinarian examined the mongrel and gave it a clean bill of health. 

El veterinario examinó al mestizo y le dio un certificado de buena salud.

cudgel
cudgel
[Sustantivo]

a short and thick stick that is used as a weapon for hitting or striking

porra

porra

Ex: During the riot, the protestors armed themselves with cudgels fashioned from broken branches. 

Durante el motín, los manifestantes se armaron con garrotes hechos de ramas rotas.

stipend
stipend
[Sustantivo]

a fixed amount of money given to a person regularly as an allowance or salary

asignación

asignación

Ex: The scholarship included a stipend to help with books and supplies. 

La beca incluía un estipendio para ayudar con los libros y los suministros.

gendarme
gendarme
[Sustantivo]

a police officer, especially in France or other French-speaking countries

gendarme

gendarme

Ex: During the festival, gendarmes were stationed at various checkpoints to ensure public safety and prevent disturbances. 

Durante el festival, los gendarmes estaban estacionados en varios puntos de control para garantizar la seguridad pública y prevenir disturbios.

hue
hue
[Sustantivo]

the attribute of color that distinguishes one color from another based on its position in the color spectrum or wheel

tono

tono

Ex: She admired the deep blue hue of the sapphire in her ring. 

Ella admiraba el tono azul profundo del zafiro de su anillo.

mulatto
mulatto
[Sustantivo]

a person of mixed white and black ancestry

mulato

mulato

Ex: In some societies, mulattos occupied a middle ground between whites and blacks, facing unique challenges related to their mixed heritage. 

En algunas sociedades, los mulatos ocupaban un terreno intermedio entre blancos y negros, enfrentando desafíos únicos relacionados con su herencia mixta.

dyne
dyne
[Sustantivo]

(physics) a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second system of units, equal to the force that would give a mass of one gram an acceleration of one centimeter per second squared

dina

dina

Ex: When measuring the force required to stretch a spring, one might use dynes as the unit of force. 

Al medir la fuerza necesaria para estirar un resorte, se pueden usar dinas como unidad de fuerza.

coronet
coronet
[Sustantivo]

a small crown, typically worn by nobility or used as a symbol of rank and honor

corona pequeña

corona pequeña

Ex: In heraldry, a coronet with a specific number of points or embellishments represents different ranks within the peerage. 

En heráldica, una corona con un número específico de puntas o adornos representa diferentes rangos dentro de la nobleza.

jargon
jargon
[Sustantivo]

words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others

jerga

jerga

Ex: In the tech industry, jargon like 'API,' 'frontend,' and 'backend' is commonly used among developers but may be unclear to those without technical knowledge. 

En la industria tecnológica, el jerga como 'API', 'frontend' y 'backend' se usa comúnmente entre los desarrolladores pero puede ser poco claro para aquellos sin conocimientos técnicos.

doctrine
doctrine
[Sustantivo]

a system of beliefs, principles, or teachings that are formally taught, advocated, or followed

doctrina

doctrina

Ex: The doctrine of karma in Hinduism and Buddhism teaches that actions have consequences, and individuals are responsible for the effects of their actions in this life and beyond. 

La doctrina del karma en el hinduismo y el budismo enseña que las acciones tienen consecuencias, y que los individuos son responsables de los efectos de sus acciones en esta vida y más allá.

moonbeam
moonbeam
[Sustantivo]

a shaft or ray of light that originates from the moon

rayo de luna

rayo de luna

Ex: The poet likened the lover's gaze to a moonbeam, describing it as soft, luminous, and filled with tenderness. 

El poeta comparó la mirada del amante con un rayo de luna, describiéndola como suave, luminosa y llena de ternura.

charlatan
charlatan
[Sustantivo]

an individual who acts as if they possess special qualities, knowledge, or skills

charlatán

charlatán

Ex: She felt duped by the charlatan who pretended to be an expert in personal development. 

Se sintió engañada por el charlatán que fingía ser un experto en desarrollo personal.

palette
palette
[Sustantivo]

a thin oval board that a painter uses to mix colors and hold pigments on, with a hole for the thumb to go through

paleta

paleta

Ex: The painter's palette featured compartments for different colors of acrylic paint, ensuring easy access and organization during the artwork. 

La paleta del pintor contaba con compartimentos para diferentes colores de pintura acrílica, asegurando fácil acceso y organización durante la obra.

fetish
fetish
[Sustantivo]

a strong and unusual attachment or obsession with a particular object, idea, or activity

manía

manía

Ex: The artist's fetish for symmetry was evident in all her paintings, each meticulously balanced and harmonious. 

El fetichismo del artista por la simetría era evidente en todas sus pinturas, cada una meticulosamente equilibrada y armoniosa.

rivulet
rivulet
[Sustantivo]

a small and narrow stream of water that flows naturally

riachuelo

riachuelo

Ex: We followed the rivulet upstream, marveling at the lush vegetation and rocky outcrops along its banks. 

Seguimos el riachuelo río arriba, maravillados por la exuberante vegetación y los afloramientos rocosos a lo largo de sus orillas.

statecraft
statecraft
[Sustantivo]

the art or skill of managing and conducting the affairs of a state or government

arte de gobernar

arte de gobernar

Ex: Effective statecraft requires not only intelligence and insight but also the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and anticipate future challenges. 

Un arte de gobernar efectivo requiere no solo inteligencia y perspicacia, sino también la capacidad de adaptarse a circunstancias cambiantes y anticipar desafíos futuros.

envoy
envoy
[Sustantivo]

a diplomatic agent or official accredited to a foreign government or international organization, usually of lower rank than an ambassador

enviado

enviado

Ex: As an envoy of goodwill, the diplomat worked tirelessly to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two countries. 

Como enviado de buena voluntad, el diplomático trabajó incansablemente para fortalecer los lazos diplomáticos entre los dos países.

lough
lough
[Sustantivo]

a body of water, typically a lake or inlet, commonly found in Ireland

lago

lago

Ex: Many myths and legends are associated with the loughs of Ireland, with tales of ancient creatures and hidden treasures lying beneath their waters. 

Muchos mitos y leyendas están asociados con los loughs de Irlanda, con cuentos de criaturas antiguas y tesoros escondidos bajo sus aguas.

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