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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Visión y Precisión

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
conspicuous
[Adjetivo]

standing out and easy to see or notice

visible

visible

Ex: The graffiti on the building was conspicuous due to its vibrant colors and large size .
detectable
[Adjetivo]

able to be easily noticed or perceived, often through observation or measurement

detectable

detectable

Ex: The slight variations in color detectable to the trained eye of the artist .
indistinct
[Adjetivo]

not easily defined or understood due to a lack of clarity or precision

indistinto

indistinto

Ex: The lines between right and wrong often indistinct in complex moral dilemmas .
opaque
[Adjetivo]

(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

opaco

opaco

Ex: opaque glass in the bathroom ensured privacy while blocking outside light .
vibrant
[Adjetivo]

(of colors) bright and strong

vibrante

vibrante

Ex: The artist 's abstract paintings were known for vibrant compositions and bold use of color .
transparent
[Adjetivo]

able to be seen through

transparente

transparente

Ex: The cleartransparent water of the aquarium allowed us to observe the intricate movements of the tropical fish .
translucent
[Adjetivo]

permitting light to pass through but making objects on the other side appear blurred

translúcido

translúcido

Ex: The packaging was made of translucent material , giving a glimpse of the product inside .
obtrusive
[Adjetivo]

noticeable in a way that is unpleasant, unwanted, or disruptive

invasivo, introvertido

invasivo, introvertido

Ex: obtrusive noise from the construction site disrupted the peaceful neighborhood .
dazzling
[Adjetivo]

shining brightly with intense light

deslumbrante, brillante

deslumbrante, brillante

Ex: The stage lights were dazzling, highlighting the performers on stage.
lurid
[Adjetivo]

too bright in color, in a way that is not pleasant

chillón, estridente

chillón, estridente

gaudy
[Adjetivo]

excessively colorful, flashy, or showy in a way that lacks taste or elegance

llamativo, estridente

llamativo, estridente

Ex: The party featured gaudy costumes and extravagant decorations.
shimmering
[Adjetivo]

emitting a flickering or wavering light

brillante, destellante

brillante, destellante

Ex: The shimmering lights from the carnival rides caught the eye of passersby.
panoramic
[Adjetivo]

providing or capturing an extensive view of a scene or area

panorámico, panorámica

panorámico, panorámica

Ex: panoramic camera feature on her phone allowed her to capture wide-angle shots .
inky
[Adjetivo]

dark or deep in color, like ink

tintado, oscuro

tintado, oscuro

Ex: His writing was neat inky, filling the page with words .
lusterless
[Adjetivo]

appearing dull without any reflective quality

sin brillo, mate

sin brillo, mate

Ex: lusterless gemstone lacked the sparkle and shine of a high-quality jewel .
murky
[Adjetivo]

(of sky) cloudy or dark, often resulting in a gloomy atmosphere

oscuro

oscuro

Ex: murky sky loomed overhead , suggesting that rain was imminent .
vivid
[Adjetivo]

(of colors or light) very intense or bright

vivo

vivo

Ex: vivid green leaves on the trees signaled the arrival of spring .
radiant
[Adjetivo]

emitting or reflecting light in a bright, glowing manner

radiante, resplandeciente

radiante, resplandeciente

Ex: radiant glow of the candles created a cozy atmosphere for the dinner party .
overt
[Adjetivo]

open, obvious, and easily observable, without concealment or secrecy

abierto

abierto

Ex: The teacherovert praise for her students ' hard work encouraged them to continue striving for excellence .
starkly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is easily noticeable, highlighting a clear and obvious contrast

notoriamente, de manera clara

notoriamente, de manera clara

Ex: The movie 's ending starkly different from what the audience expected .
outline
[Sustantivo]

the outer shape or edge that defines an object's form

contorno, silhouette

contorno, silhouette

Ex: outline of the continent was marked on the world map .
illusion
[Sustantivo]

a misleading or incorrect mental representation of reality

ilusión

ilusión

Ex: The mirror created illusion that the room was larger than it actually was .
vista
[Sustantivo]

a captivating scenery viewed from a distance

vista

vista

spectacle
[Sustantivo]

a thing or person that is striking or impressive to see, often because it is unusual or remarkable

espectáculo, vista impresionante

espectáculo, vista impresionante

Ex: The magician 's disappearing act was a spectacle for the audience .
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 hue of red and gold .
sight
[Sustantivo]

an instance or act of seeing something through visual perception

la vista, la visión

la vista, la visión

Ex: sight of the bustling city from the skyscraper 's top floor was breathtaking .
glimpse
[Sustantivo]

a quick or partial view of something, often fleeting or incomplete

vistazo, destello

vistazo, destello

Ex: I caught glimpse of her face in the crowd before she disappeared into the crowd .
luminosity
[Sustantivo]

the quality or state of emitting light

luminosidad, brillo

luminosidad, brillo

Ex: The campfireluminosity illuminated the faces around it , creating a cozy atmosphere .
sighting
[Sustantivo]

the act of seeing or observing something, especially something notable or unusual

observación, avistamiento

observación, avistamiento

Ex: sighting of a double rainbow after the storm amazed everyone .
silhouette
[Sustantivo]

the dark shape and outline of an object, visible against a lighter background, often seen as a shadow

silueta, silueta oscura

silueta, silueta oscura

Ex: As the sun set , silhouette of the city skyline created a beautiful contrast against the colorful sky .
glare
[Sustantivo]

a harsh, bright light that is more intense than what the eyes are used to, often causing discomfort

reflejo, destello

reflejo, destello

Ex: The photographer adjusted the angle to reduce glare in the picture .
visual
[Sustantivo]

something that is perceived by sight, such as an image, graphic, or representation that can be seen or observed

visuales, elementos visuales

visuales, elementos visuales

Ex: The textbook includes visuals to aid in understanding complex concepts .

to make or become undetectable by resembling the color or shape of a surrounding

camuflar

camuflar

Ex: The stick insect resembles a twig , allowing it camouflage among branches and foliage to avoid detection by predators .
to obscure
[Verbo]

to conceal or hide something

ocultar

ocultar

Ex: The artist intentionally used brushstrokes obscure certain details in the painting .
to peer
[Verbo]

to look closely or attentively at something, often in an effort to see or understand it better

observar de cerca, mirar atentamente

observar de cerca, mirar atentamente

Ex: While I was in the observatory , peered at distant galaxies through the telescope .
to behold
[Verbo]

to see something, often with a feeling of amazement or admiration

contemplar, observar

contemplar, observar

Ex: beholds the majesty of the mountains whenever she visits .
to ogle
[Verbo]

to stare at someone or something with strong and often inappropriate interest or desire

comerse con los ojos

comerse con los ojos

Ex: The group of teenagers giggled as ogled the latest fashion trends in the magazine .
to squint
[Verbo]

to look with eyes half-opened when hit by light, or as a sign of suspicion, etc.

mirar de reojo

mirar de reojo

Ex: squinted at the menu in the dimly lit restaurant , struggling to read the options .

to provide light to something, making it brighter

iluminar

iluminar

Ex: As the sun set , the candles were lit illuminate the room with a warm glow .
to twinkle
[Verbo]

to shine with a flickering or sparkling light

destellar, brillar

destellar, brillar

Ex: His eyes seemed twinkle with excitement as he told the story .
to emerge
[Verbo]

to become visible after coming out of somewhere

surgir

surgir

Ex: With the changing seasons , the first signs of emerged, bringing life back to the dormant landscape .
to reveal
[Verbo]

to make something visible

revelar, desvelar

revelar, desvelar

Ex: Peeling away the layers , the revealed ancient artifacts buried for centuries .
to unearth
[Verbo]

to dig the ground and discover something

descubrir

descubrir

Ex: Metal detector enthusiasts unearth buried treasures in fields .
to unveil
[Verbo]

to remove a cover from a statue, painting, etc. for the people to see, particularly as part of a public ceremony

desvelar, descubrir

desvelar, descubrir

Ex: The architect was thrilled unveil the innovative design of the new skyscraper .
to uncover
[Verbo]

to reveal something by removing a cover or obstacle

destapar, revelar

destapar, revelar

Ex: The homeowner peeled away the wallpaper uncover a beautiful , vintage mural underneath .

to reveal something by uncovering it

revelar, descubrir

revelar, descubrir

Ex: The artist slowly peeled away the layers of paint disclose the original masterpiece beneath .
to expose
[Verbo]

to reveal, uncover, or make visible something that was hidden or covered

exponer, revelar

exponer, revelar

Ex: The detective dusted for fingerprints expose any evidence left behind at the crime scene .
to reflect
[Verbo]

(of a surface) to redirect or bounce back heat, light, or sound without absorbing it

reflejar

reflejar

Ex: The acoustic panels in the concert hall were strategically placed reflect sound waves towards the audience , enhancing the listening experience .
to gleam
[Verbo]

to shine brightly, typically with reflected light

brillar, destellar

brillar, destellar

to vanish
[Verbo]

to suddenly and mysteriously disappear without explanation

desaparecer

desaparecer

Ex: The detective was puzzled when the key witness suddenly seemed vanish from the case .
to shroud
[Verbo]

to cover something in a protective or concealing manner

cubrir, envuelta

cubrir, envuelta

Ex: The funeral director shroud the casket with a ceremonial cloth during the service .
to conceal
[Verbo]

to carefully cover or hide something or someone

ocultar

ocultar

Ex: The hidden door was designed conceal the entrance to the secret passage .
scrutiny
[Sustantivo]

the careful and detailed examination to find mistakes or discover important information

examen, escrutinio

examen, escrutinio

Ex: The teacherscrutiny of the students ' work helped improve their understanding .
minutiae
[Sustantivo]

small details that are easily overlooked

minucias

minucias

Ex: While proofreading , it 's crucial to pay attention to minutiae of grammar and punctuation to ensure a polished and error-free document .
to inspect
[Verbo]

to carefully examine something to check its condition or make sure it meets standards

inspeccionar

inspeccionar

Ex: The inspects the machinery to detect any signs of wear or malfunction .
to monitor
[Verbo]

to carefully check the quality, activity, or changes of something or someone for a period of time

controlar

controlar

Ex: Journalists monitor international news channels to stay updated on global events .

to examine something closely and carefully in order to find errors

escudriñar

escudriñar

Ex: The customs scrutinized the passenger 's suitcase to ensure they were n't carrying any contraband .
punctilious
[Adjetivo]

paying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail

detallista

detallista

Ex: Despite the casual setting , punctilious behavior remained consistent and formal .
painstaking
[Adjetivo]

requiring a lot of effort and time

meticuloso

meticuloso

Ex: Writing the report was painstaking process , involving thorough research and careful editing .
thoroughly
[Adverbio]

in a comprehensive manner

minuciosamente

minuciosamente

Ex: He read the thoroughly before signing it , making sure he understood all the terms and conditions .
accurately
[Adverbio]

in a way that has no errors or mistakes

exactamente

exactamente

Ex: The weather forecast predicted the accurately for the week .
meticulously
[Adverbio]

in a manner that is marked by careful attention to details

meticulosamente

meticulosamente

Ex: meticulously organized her workspace , arranging every item with precision and order .
superficially
[Adverbio]

with a focus only on the surface or outer appearance

superficialmente, de manera superficial

superficialmente, de manera superficial

Ex: The initial investigation only scratched the surface , dealing with the superficially.
muted
[Adjetivo]

(of colors) having a subdued tone, lacking brightness or vibrancy

destonificado, atenuado

destonificado, atenuado

Ex: muted color palette of the landscape photograph made it look timeless and classic .
cosmetically
[Adverbio]

in a manner that superficially focuses on the appearance of something

cosméticamente, de forma superficial

cosméticamente, de forma superficial

Ex: The dentist cosmetically enhancing her smile with porcelain veneers .
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