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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Capacidades y fracasos mentales

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las capacidades y fallas mentales, como "astute", "psyche", "whim", etc., que necesitará para aprobar sus exámenes SAT.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
ambition
[Sustantivo]

the will to obtain wealth, power, success, etc.

ambición

ambición

Ex: The scientistambition to make groundbreaking discoveries fueled his research .
whim
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and impulsive decision or desire that someone has without much thought or reason behind it

capricho

capricho

Ex: When her plans for the evening fell through , she acted on whim and went out to see a movie by herself instead .
competence
[Sustantivo]

the ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently, demonstrating both physical and intellectual readiness

competencia

competencia

Ex: competence as a manager led to increased productivity and employee satisfaction in her department .
acuteness
[Sustantivo]

a sharp intelligence, able to understand things deeply and quickly

agudeza, perspicacia

agudeza, perspicacia

Ex: The authoracuteness in depicting human emotions made the novel resonate deeply with readers .
initiative
[Sustantivo]

the willingness to take action and start new things without being prompted or directed

iniciativa, proactividad

iniciativa, proactividad

Ex: It ’s important to initiative when tackling challenges at work .
precaution
[Sustantivo]

the habit or action of being cautious and taking steps in advance to prevent harm or trouble

precaución, cautela

precaución, cautela

Ex: Following recent security breaches , the government has precautions at airports .
psyche
[Sustantivo]

the entirety of the human mind, including conscious and unconscious elements, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

psique, psicé

psique, psicé

Ex: Therapists work with individuals to explore and navigate the depths of psyche during counseling sessions .
to recall
[Verbo]

to bring back something from the memory

recordar

recordar

Ex: A scent can often trigger the ability recall past experiences .

to bring to mind past memories or experiences

recordar

recordar

Ex: Upon hearing the familiar tune , they recollected the song that played at their wedding .

to create and perform words of a play, music, etc. on impulse and without preparation, particularly because one is forced to do so

improvisar

improvisar

Ex: Unable to find his notes , the improvised a captivating speech on the spot .
to beware
[Verbo]

to warn someone to be cautious of a dangerous person or thing

tener cuidado

tener cuidado

Ex: Residents are advised beware of wild animals when hiking in the national park .

to cause someone to lose their focus or attention from something they were doing or thinking about

distraer, despistar

distraer, despistar

Ex: I distracted by the constant chatter in the room and could n't concentrate on my reading .

to make someone acquainted with something

familiarizar, acompañar

familiarizar, acompañar

Ex: The software tutorial aims familiarize users with the key features of the application .

to predict or say in advance what will happen in the future

predecir

predecir

Ex: He had a knack foretelling market trends and making successful investments .
to foresee
[Verbo]

to know or predict something before it happens

prever

prever

Ex: foresaw a rise in demand for the product and stocked up .
to heed
[Verbo]

to be attentive to advice or a warning

prestar atención, hacer caso

prestar atención, hacer caso

Ex: Despite her friends ' warnings , she chose not heed them and continued with her risky behavior .
impressionable
[Adjetivo]

easily influenced or affected by others or external factors, especially due to a lack of experience or critical judgment

susceptible, influenciable

susceptible, influenciable

Ex: impressionable nature made him vulnerable to persuasive advertising and marketing tactics .
impervious
[Adjetivo]

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

impermeable

impermeable

Ex: The high-quality paint impervious to fading and wear .
cognizant
[Adjetivo]

having knowledge or awareness about something

consciente

consciente

Ex: He cognizant of his limitations and knew when to ask for help .
astute
[Adjetivo]

having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

astuto

astuto

Ex: The managerastute leadership skills guided the team through challenging projects .
savvy
[Adjetivo]

possessing practical knowledge, expertise, or understanding in a particular domain

astuto, sabio

astuto, sabio

Ex: savvy traveler knows how to find the best deals on flights and accommodations .
sagacious
[Adjetivo]

having wisdom and good judgment

sagaz

sagaz

Ex: sagacious mentor can provide invaluable guidance during challenging times .
shrewd
[Adjetivo]

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

astuto

astuto

Ex: shrewd analysis of the situation enabled her to make strategic moves that outmaneuvered her competitors .
sentient
[Adjetivo]

possessing the ability to experience, feel, or perceive things through the senses

sensitivo

sensitivo

Ex: The ethical treatment of sentient creatures is a significant concern in animal welfare.
conscious
[Adjetivo]

having awareness of one's surroundings

consciente

consciente

Ex: She conscious of the people around her as she walked through the busy city streets .
perceptive
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) able to quickly and accurately understand or notice things due to keen awareness and insight

perceptivo

perceptivo

Ex: perceptive helped her identify opportunities others missed .
imaginative
[Adjetivo]

displaying or having creativity or originality

imaginativo, creativo

imaginativo, creativo

Ex: He has imaginative mind , constantly coming up with innovative solutions to challenges .
acumen
[Sustantivo]

the quality of having a sharp sense of judgment and decision-making

perspicacia

perspicacia

attentiveness
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being alert and paying close attention to things

atención, vigilancia

atención, vigilancia

Ex: The teacherattentiveness to students ' needs fostered a positive learning environment .
vigilance
[Sustantivo]

the state or quality of being watchful and attentive, especially to detect potential danger or problems

vigilancia, alerta

vigilancia, alerta

Ex: vigilance is crucial in ensuring child safety in public places .
inference
[Sustantivo]

a conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts

inferencia, deducción, conclusión

inferencia, deducción, conclusión

Ex: The teacher encouraged students to practice inferences while reading to enhance their comprehension skills .
cognition
[Sustantivo]

the result of a mental processing or understanding

conocimiento

conocimiento

deduction
[Sustantivo]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

deducción, inferencia

deducción, inferencia

Ex: From the general rule , she made a deduction about what to do next .
facility
[Sustantivo]

the quality of performing tasks or activities with ease and without difficulty

facilidad, destreza

facilidad, destreza

Ex: The engineer facility in solving complex problems with innovative solutions .
instinct
[Sustantivo]

a natural reaction or behavior that occurs automatically, without conscious thought or reasoning

instinto, intuición

instinto, intuición

Ex: The swimmerinstinct to hold her breath underwater helped her win the race .
intuition
[Sustantivo]

the ability to understand or perceive something immediately, without conscious reasoning or the need for evidence or justification

intuición

intuición

Ex: The detective 's intuition helped solve the case quickly .
genius
[Sustantivo]

an exceptional mental ability or talent that is unique and outstanding

genio, genialidad

genio, genialidad

Ex: The artistgenius for painting moved people deeply .
subconscious
[Sustantivo]

the part of the mind that is not currently in focused awareness, but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior, often through automatic or involuntary processes

subconsciente

subconsciente

Ex: The therapist helped him explore the hidden layers of subconscious.
aspiration
[Sustantivo]

a strong will to achieve something

aspiración

aspiración

imprudence
[Sustantivo]

the quality of making decisions or taking actions without considering potential risks or consequences

imprudencia, insensatez

imprudencia, insensatez

Ex: imprudence in trusting strangers led to a series of unfortunate events .
folly
[Sustantivo]

the quality of behaving in a foolish or reckless manner, often without considering the consequences

necedad, insensatez

necedad, insensatez

Ex: The politician 's public remarks caused widespread controversy and were regarded as folly.
trance
[Sustantivo]

a mental state characterized by a fragile consciousness and reduced ability for voluntary action, often resembling a deep sleep

trance, estado de trance

trance, estado de trance

Ex: The hypnotist induced trance to help the patient explore their subconscious thoughts .
ignorance
[Sustantivo]

the fact or state of not having the necessary information, knowledge, or understanding of something

ignorancia, desconocimiento

ignorancia, desconocimiento

Ex: ignorance of some people about climate change highlights the need for more widespread awareness and education on environmental issues .
delusion
[Sustantivo]

(psychology) a mental condition in which a person has a false belief system that is contradicted by evidence

delirio

delirio

delirium
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme mental confusion, often accompanied by confused or unclear thoughts or speech

delirio

delirio

insanity
[Sustantivo]

a state of severe mental disorder affecting a person's ability to understand reality, think rationally, or behave in a socially acceptable manner

locura, demencia

locura, demencia

Ex: Legal standards often require a significant cognitive impairment insanity.
incapacity
[Sustantivo]

the lack of intellectual or mental power to do something

incapacidad

incapacidad

Ex: The patient 's cognitive decline resulted in incapacity to manage their financial affairs and make sound financial decisions .
hallucination
[Sustantivo]

a perceptual experience in which an individual perceives something that is not present in the external environment

alucinación, ilusión

alucinación, ilusión

Ex: Hallucinations can be a symptom of certain medical conditions , including neurological disorders or brain injuries .
fallacy
[Sustantivo]

a false idea or belief based on invalid arguments, often one that many people think is true

falacia

falacia

Ex: The belief that all members of a particular ethnic group are universally untrustworthy is fallacy built on stereotypes and can lead to discrimination and prejudice .
misconception
[Sustantivo]

a mistaken or inaccurate belief or understanding about something

concepto erróneo, idea equivocada

concepto erróneo, idea equivocada

Ex: There 's misconception that all artists are starving or struggling financially .
to neglect
[Verbo]

to pay little or no attention to something or someone, often leading to issues or problems

negar, desatender

negar, desatender

Ex: Neglecting cybersecurity measures in today 's digital age can expose your personal information to potential threats .

to intentionally ignore or act without concern for something or someone that deserves consideration

ignorar

ignorar

Ex: The manager is disregarding critical feedback , hindering team improvement .

to understand or explain something incorrectly

malinterpretar

malinterpretar

Ex: The misinterpreted the artist 's message , creating controversy over the artwork .

to not notice or see something

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

Ex: Be cautious not overlook the signs of wear and tear in equipment maintenance .
oblivious
[Adjetivo]

lacking conscious awareness of something

inconsciente

inconsciente

Ex: The children oblivious to the time , playing happily in the park long after sunset .
deranged
[Adjetivo]

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

trastornado, desquiciado

trastornado, desquiciado

Ex: After the accident , her mind was deranged that she could n't recognize her own family .
insensible
[Adjetivo]

not noticing or caring about something

insensible, indiferente

insensible, indiferente

Ex: The politician insensible to public opinion , pursuing unpopular policies .
naive
[Adjetivo]

lacking experience, wisdom, or understanding about the world, often resulting in being overly trusting or easily deceived

ingenuo, naïve

ingenuo, naïve

Ex: naive interpretation of the contract terms caused misunderstandings between the parties involved .
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