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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 50

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stiletto
stiletto
[Sustantivo]

a type of knife or dagger characterized by its thin, sharp, and pointed blade

estilete

estilete

Ex: In medieval times, knights would often carry a stiletto as a secondary weapon for close-quarters combat. 

En la época medieval, los caballeros solían llevar un stiletto como arma secundaria para el combate cuerpo a cuerpo.

hangar
hangar
[Sustantivo]

a large building that houses aircraft

hangar

hangar

Ex: During the storm, the pilots quickly directed their aircraft into the safety of the hangar. 

Durante la tormenta, los pilotos dirigieron rápidamente sus aeronaves hacia la seguridad del hangar.

ogre
ogre
[Sustantivo]

a fictional, scary, and large creature that likes to eat humans

ogro

ogro

Ex: The children shivered at the thought of the ogre from the bedtime story, with its monstrous size and hunger. 

Los niños se estremecieron al pensar en el ogro del cuento antes de dormir, con su tamaño monstruoso y su hambre.

vortex
vortex
[Sustantivo]

a swirling mass of fluid with a rotating motion, often forming a funnel shape

vórtice

vórtice

Ex: The scientist observed the miniature vortex in the laboratory, studying its properties to better understand fluid behavior. 

El científico observó el vórtice en miniatura en el laboratorio, estudiando sus propiedades para entender mejor el comportamiento de los fluidos.

loch
loch
[Sustantivo]

a Scottish or Irish word for a lake or inlet, especially one that is narrow or elongated

lago

lago

Ex: Many lochs in Ireland are steeped in folklore and mythology, with tales of ancient legends and mystical creatures. 

Muchos lochs en Irlanda están impregnados de folclore y mitología, con cuentos de antiguas leyendas y criaturas místicas.

aplomb
aplomb
[Sustantivo]

a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation

aplomo

aplomo

Ex: Her aplomb in dealing with the crisis impressed everyone. 

Su aplomo al lidiar con la crisis impresionó a todos.

ewe
ewe
[Sustantivo]

a mature female sheep

oveja

oveja

Ex: During lambing season, the ewe gave birth to twin lambs in the early morning. 

Durante la temporada de parto, la oveja dio a luz a corderos gemelos en la madrugada.

dotard
dotard
[Sustantivo]

an elderly person, often characterized by physical or mental weakness, frailty, or senility

viejo chocho

viejo chocho

Ex: The politician's opponents mocked him as a dotard, claiming that he was unfit to lead due to his age and cognitive decline. 

Los oponentes del político se burlaron de él como un decrépito, afirmando que no era apto para liderar debido a su edad y declive cognitivo.

cornerstone
cornerstone
[Sustantivo]

the most important part of something on which its existence, success, or truth depends

piedra angular

piedra angular

Ex: The company's commitment to innovation is the cornerstone of its success. 

El compromiso de la empresa con la innovación es la piedra angular de su éxito.

largess
largess
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being generous, especially in giving gifts, money, or assistance to others

largueza

largueza

Ex: Despite his modest income, the man was known for his largess, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. 

A pesar de su modesto ingreso, el hombre era conocido por su generosidad, siempre dispuesto a tender una mano a los necesitados.

consensus
consensus
[Sustantivo]

an agreement reached by all members of a group

consenso

consenso

Ex: The political parties struggled to find consensus on the controversial immigration policy. 

Los partidos políticos lucharon por encontrar un consenso sobre la controvertida política de inmigración.

veto
veto
[Sustantivo]

a vote or formal decision that prevents a proposal or measure from being approved

veto

veto

Ex: The committee's veto halted the project. 

El veto del comité detuvo el proyecto.

crescendo
crescendo
[Sustantivo]

a slow and constant increase in the loudness of a musical piece

crescendo

crescendo

Ex: As the orchestra played, the music's crescendo created a thrilling experience. 

Mientras la orquesta tocaba, el crescendo de la música creó una experiencia emocionante.

frankincense
frankincense
[Sustantivo]

a fragrant resin obtained from trees, traditionally used in incense and perfumes for its aromatic scent

incienso

incienso

Ex: The wise men brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn baby Jesus, symbolizing his divinity and future sacrifice. 

Los sabios llevaron regalos de oro, incienso, y mirra al recién nacido Jesús, simbolizando su divinidad y futuro sacrificio.

quid pro quo
quid pro quo
[Sustantivo]

the exchange of something valuable for something else of equal value

toma y daca

toma y daca

Ex: The politician was accused of engaging in quid pro quo dealings, trading government contracts for campaign donations. 

El político fue acusado de participar en tratos quid pro quo, intercambiando contratos gubernamentales por donaciones de campaña.

vertigo
vertigo
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of spinning or dizziness, commonly triggered by heights or inner ear issues

vértigo

vértigo

Ex: His vertigo became more severe as he descended the winding staircase. 

Su vértigo se volvió más severo mientras descendía por la escalera de caracol.

onset
onset
[Sustantivo]

the beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant

comienzo

comienzo

Ex: She took medication at the onset of her migraine to alleviate the pain. 

Ella tomó medicación al inicio de su migraña para aliviar el dolor.

posse
posse
[Sustantivo]

a group of individuals assembled by law enforcement authorities to aid in law enforcement tasks

partida

partida

Ex: In the Old West, sheriffs often relied on posses to assist in rounding up cattle rustlers and other outlaws. 

En el Viejo Oeste, los sheriffs a menudo dependían de los posses para ayudar a reunir a los ladrones de ganado y otros forajidos.

maize
maize
[Sustantivo]

a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking

maíz

maíz

Ex: As the summer sun set, a family gathered in the backyard, grilling maize skewers alongside juicy grilled meats. 

Mientras el sol de verano se ponía, una familia se reunía en el patio trasero, asando brochetas de maíz junto a carnes asadas jugosas.

chutzpah
chutzpah
[Sustantivo]

a brazen or audacious attitude characterized by a lack of shame or modesty

descaro

descaro

Ex: The comedian's chutzpah was evident in his willingness to tackle taboo subjects during his stand-up routine. 

El descaro del comediante fue evidente en su disposición a abordar temas tabúes durante su rutina de stand-up.

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