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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 49

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onslaught
[Sustantivo]

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

arremetida

arremetida

Ex: The protagonist in the novel faced an onslaught of personal tragedies , from the loss of loved ones to betrayals and setbacks .El protagonista de la novela enfrentó un **aluvión** de tragedias personales, desde la pérdida de seres queridos hasta traiciones y reveses.
prickle
[Sustantivo]

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

espina

espina

Ex: The leaves of a holly plant have prickles along the edges , providing defense against browsing animals .Las hojas de una planta de acebo tienen **espinas** a lo largo de los bordes, proporcionando defensa contra los animales que ramonean.
mongrel
[Sustantivo]

a dog that is not from a single breed

perro mestizo

perro mestizo

Ex: Despite being a mongrel, the dog showed exceptional intelligence and loyalty .A pesar de ser un **mestizo**, el perro mostró una inteligencia y lealtad excepcionales.
cudgel
[Sustantivo]

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

porra

porra

Ex: The old man kept a cudgel by his bedside for protection against intruders .El anciano guardaba una **porra** junto a su cama para protegerse de los intrusos.
stipend
[Sustantivo]

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

asignación

asignación

Ex: The artist ’s stipend supported him while he worked on his project .El **estipendio** del artista lo apoyó mientras trabajaba en su proyecto.
gendarme
[Sustantivo]

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

gendarme

gendarme

Ex: The mayor praised the gendarmes for their swift response to the burglary , which led to the apprehension of the suspects .El alcalde elogió a los **gendarmes** por su rápida respuesta al robo, lo que llevó a la detención de los sospechosos.
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: The autumn leaves turned a brilliant hue of red and gold .
mulatto
[Sustantivo]

a person of mixed white and black ancestry

mulato

mulato

Ex: Mulattos often faced identity struggles, as they were not fully accepted by either the white or black communities.Los **mulatos** a menudo enfrentaron luchas de identidad, ya que no eran completamente aceptados por las comunidades blancas o negras.
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: Dynes are particularly useful in fields like astrophysics and molecular biology , where very small forces need to be quantified precisely .Las **dinas** son particularmente útiles en campos como la astrofísica y la biología molecular, donde se necesita cuantificar con precisión fuerzas muy pequeñas.
coronet
[Sustantivo]

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

corona pequeña

corona pequeña

Ex: The portrait of the duchess depicted her wearing a coronet, signifying her status as a member of the aristocracy .El retrato de la duquesa la representaba llevando una **corona**, lo que significaba su condición de miembro de la aristocracia.
jargon
[Sustantivo]

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

jerga

jerga

Ex: Military jargon includes phrases like 'AWOL,' 'RECON,' and 'FOB,' which are part of the everyday language for service members but might be puzzling to civilians.El **jerga** militar incluye frases como 'AWOL', 'RECON' y 'FOB', que son parte del lenguaje cotidiano para los miembros del servicio pero pueden ser desconcertantes para los civiles.
doctrine
[Sustantivo]

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

doctrina

doctrina

Ex: In business , the doctrine of shareholder primacy asserts that a company 's primary responsibility is to maximize returns for its shareholders above all other considerations .En los negocios, la **doctrina** de la primacía de los accionistas afirma que la responsabilidad principal de una empresa es maximizar los rendimientos para sus accionistas por encima de todas las demás consideraciones.
moonbeam
[Sustantivo]

a shaft or ray of light that originates from the moon

rayo de luna

rayo de luna

Ex: She sat by the window , bathed in the silvery light of the moonbeams, lost in thought and contemplation .Ella se sentó junto a la ventana, bañada por la luz plateada de los **rayos de luna**, perdida en pensamientos y contemplación.
charlatan
[Sustantivo]

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

charlatán

charlatán

Ex: The documentary aimed to reveal the charlatan behind the fake psychic readings .El documental tenía como objetivo revelar al **charlatán** detrás de las lecturas psíquicas falsas.
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 art student learned how to hold the palette comfortably while practicing color theory and painting techniques in class .El estudiante de arte aprendió cómo sostener la **paleta** cómodamente mientras practicaba la teoría del color y las técnicas de pintura en clase.
fetish
[Sustantivo]

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

manía

manía

Ex: Rebecca had a fetish for adventure , constantly seeking out new experiences and adrenaline-pumping activities like skydiving and rock climbing .Rebecca tenía un **fetiche** por la aventura, buscando constantemente nuevas experiencias y actividades llenas de adrenalina como el paracaidismo y la escalada en roca.
rivulet
[Sustantivo]

a small and narrow stream of water that flows naturally

riachuelo

riachuelo

Ex: The sound of the babbling rivulet provided a soothing soundtrack to our hike through the countryside .El sonido del **arroyo** murmurante proporcionó una banda sonora relajante a nuestra caminata por el campo.
statecraft
[Sustantivo]

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

arte de gobernar

arte de gobernar

Ex: In times of crisis , strong leadership and skilled statecraft are essential for guiding a nation through uncertainty and turmoil , restoring confidence and stability .En tiempos de crisis, un liderazgo fuerte y un **arte de gobernar** hábil son esenciales para guiar a una nación a través de la incertidumbre y la turbulencia, restaurando la confianza y la estabilidad.
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: In times of crisis , envoys play a crucial role in fostering communication and understanding between nations , working towards peaceful resolutions .En tiempos de crisis, los **emisarios** desempeñan un papel crucial al fomentar la comunicación y el entendimiento entre las naciones, trabajando hacia resoluciones pacíficas.
lough
[Sustantivo]

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

lago

lago

Ex: The rugged landscape surrounding the loughs provides a stunning backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts , who enjoy hiking , cycling , and exploring the scenic countryside .El paisaje accidentado que rodea los **loughs** proporciona un impresionante telón de fondo para los entusiastas del aire libre, que disfrutan del senderismo, el ciclismo y la exploración del campo pintoresco.
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