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Humanidades SAT - Conflicto y cumplimiento

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el conflicto y el cumplimiento, como "subvertir", "coaccionar", "apaciguar", etc., que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
to contest
[Verbo]

to formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement

disputar

disputar

Ex: They filed paperwork to contest the patent granted to their competitor .Presentaron documentación para **impugnar** la patente concedida a su competidor.
to protest
[Verbo]

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

protestar

protestar

Ex: The accused protested the charges against him , maintaining his innocence .El acusado **protestó** contra los cargos en su contra, manteniendo su inocencia.

to object to the legality or acceptability of something

recusar

recusar

Ex: The defendant decided to challenge the validity of the evidence presented in court .El acusado decidió **impugnar** la validez de las pruebas presentadas en el tribunal.
to combat
[Verbo]

to fight or contend against someone or something, often in a physical or armed conflict

combatir, luchar contra

combatir, luchar contra

Ex: Governments must collaborate to combat international terrorism .Los gobiernos deben colaborar para **combatir** el terrorismo internacional.

(of two ideas, opinions, etc.) to oppose each other

estar en conflicto

estar en conflicto

Ex: His actions often conflict with his stated intentions .Sus acciones a menudo **entran en conflicto** con sus intenciones declaradas.
to feud
[Verbo]

to have a lasting and heated argument with someone

pelear

pelear

Ex: The siblings feuded over their inheritance after the parents passed away .Los hermanos **pelearon** por su herencia después de que los padres fallecieran.
to invade
[Verbo]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

invadir

invadir

Ex: Governments around the world are currently considering whether to invade or pursue diplomatic solutions .Los gobiernos de todo el mundo están considerando actualmente si **invadir** o buscar soluciones diplomáticas.
to impose
[Verbo]

to force someone to do what they do not want

imponer

imponer

Ex: Parents should guide and support rather than impose their career choices on their children .Los padres deben guiar y apoyar en lugar de **imponer** sus elecciones de carrera a sus hijos.
to inflict
[Verbo]

to cause or impose something unpleasant, harmful, or unwelcome upon someone or something

infligir, causar

infligir, causar

Ex: The war inflicted lasting trauma on the survivors .La guerra **infligió** un trauma duradero a los supervivientes.
to coerce
[Verbo]

to force someone to do something through threats or manipulation

coaccionar

coaccionar

Ex: The manager is coercing employees to work longer hours without proper compensation .El gerente está **coaccionando** a los empleados para que trabajen más horas sin una compensación adecuada.
to tussle
[Verbo]

to struggle or fight with someone, particularly to get something

pelearse

pelearse

Ex: Siblings playfully tussled for control of the TV remote , each wanting to choose the channel .Los hermanos se **enredaron** juguetonamente por el control del mando a distancia, cada uno queriendo elegir el canal.
to bar
[Verbo]

to not allow someone to do something or go somewhere

prohibir

prohibir

Ex: The school administration barred students from bringing electronic devices into the examination room to prevent cheating .La administración escolar **prohibió** a los estudiantes llevar dispositivos electrónicos al aula de exámenes para prevenir el fraude.
to abduct
[Verbo]

to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

raptar

raptar

Ex: If the security measures fail , criminals will likely abduct more victims .Si las medidas de seguridad fallan, es probable que los criminales **secuestren** a más víctimas.

to cause the downfall or removal of rulers or leaders

derrocar, derribar

derrocar, derribar

Ex: The uprising aimed to overturn the autocratic ruler and establish a more democratic system .El levantamiento tenía como objetivo **derrocar** al gobernante autocrático y establecer un sistema más democrático.
to subvert
[Verbo]

to cause the downfall of authority figures or rulers

subvertir

subvertir

Ex: The coup d'état successfully subverted the existing government .El golpe de Estado **derrocó** con éxito al gobierno existente.

to treat someone unfairly or cruelly, often because of their race, gender, religion, or beliefs

perseguir, maltratar

perseguir, maltratar

Ex: The group was persecuted for their unconventional lifestyle and beliefs .El grupo fue **perseguido** por su estilo de vida y creencias poco convencionales.

to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

conspirar

conspirar

Ex: The political scandal involved high-profile figures conspiring to manipulate public opinion .El escándalo político involucró a figuras prominentes **conspirando** para manipular la opinión pública.

to force someone to act in a certain way

obligar, forzar

obligar, forzar

Ex: Social expectations constrained them to conform to traditional gender roles .Las expectativas sociales los **obligaban** a conformarse con los roles tradicionales de género.
to assail
[Verbo]

to launch a vigorous or violent attack on someone or something, either physically or verbally

atacar

atacar

Ex: The defense attorney tried to assail the credibility of the key witness on the stand .El abogado defensor intentó **atacar** la credibilidad del testigo clave en el estrado.

to defeat someone or something using superior strength, force, or influence

avasar, dominar

avasar, dominar

Ex: The security forces worked to overpower the armed intruders and secure the area .Las fuerzas de seguridad trabajaron para **sobrepasar** a los intrusos armados y asegurar el área.
to defy
[Verbo]

to refuse to respect a person of authority or to observe a law, rule, etc.

desafiar

desafiar

Ex: The activists are defying the government 's attempt to suppress freedom of speech .Los activistas **desafían** el intento del gobierno de suprimir la libertad de expresión.
campaign
[Sustantivo]

a set of actions organized in order to serve a political purpose

campaña

campaña

adversary
[Sustantivo]

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

adversario

adversario

Ex: The general planned his tactics carefully to counter the enemy 's adversary.El general planeó cuidadosamente sus tácticas para contrarrestar al **adversario** del enemigo.
assault
[Sustantivo]

an act of crime in which someone physically attacks another person

agresión

agresión

Ex: The assault was captured on surveillance cameras , providing crucial evidence for the investigation .El **asalto** fue captado por cámaras de vigilancia, proporcionando pruebas cruciales para la investigación.
armament
[Sustantivo]

the military equipment and weaponry used by a country or military force

armamento

armamento

Ex: The arms manufacturer showcased its latest armament innovations, attracting interest from various military branches around the world.El fabricante de armas exhibió sus últimas innovaciones en **armamento**, atrayendo el interés de varias ramas militares alrededor del mundo.
onslaught
[Sustantivo]

a fierce and intense attack, often with the goal of overwhelming the opponent

embestida,  ofensiva

embestida, ofensiva

Ex: In the final stages of the war , the combined forces launched a coordinated naval and aerial onslaught, leading to the enemy 's surrender .En las etapas finales de la guerra, las fuerzas combinadas lanzaron un **asalto** naval y aéreo coordinado, lo que llevó a la rendición del enemigo.
dissension
[Sustantivo]

disagreement or conflict within a group expected to collaborate

disensión

disensión

Ex: The political party , once united , was now torn by dissension and infighting .El partido político, una vez unido, ahora estaba dividido por la **disensión** y las luchas internas.
hostility
[Sustantivo]

behavior or feelings that are aggressive or unfriendly

hostilidad

hostilidad

Ex: He could sense the hostility in her voice , even though she tried to remain calm .Podía sentir la **hostilidad** en su voz, aunque intentaba mantenerse tranquila.
nemesis
[Sustantivo]

a formidable opponent or persistent force that causes misery, defeat, or downfall

enemigo acérrimo, némesis

enemigo acérrimo, némesis

Ex: His arrogance was his ultimate nemesis, leading to his professional and personal downfall .Su arrogancia fue su **némesis** definitiva, lo que llevó a su caída profesional y personal.
contention
[Sustantivo]

a state of heated disagreement, often coming from different viewpoints or interests

disputa, discusión

disputa, discusión

Ex: The historical account was a source of contention among scholars .El relato histórico fue una fuente de **controversia** entre los eruditos.
incursion
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and brief attack to other territory, especially in large numbers and across a border

incursión

incursión

fort
[Sustantivo]

a building or group of buildings used by troops to protect an area

fortaleza, fuerte

fortaleza, fuerte

Ex: The fort's walls were reinforced with stone and earthworks to withstand sieges and assaults .Los muros del **fuerte** fueron reforzados con piedra y terraplenes para resistir asedios y asaltos.
confrontation
[Sustantivo]

a situation of hostility or strong disagreement between two opposing individuals, parties, or groups

confrontación, enfrentamiento

confrontación, enfrentamiento

Ex: The heated confrontation in the courtroom arose from conflicting testimonies of the witnesses .El **enfrentamiento** acalorado en la sala del tribunal surgió de los testimonios contradictorios de los testigos.
raid
[Sustantivo]

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

incursión, asalto

incursión, asalto

Ex: The historical reenactment included a dramatic portrayal of a Viking raid on a coastal settlement .La recreación histórica incluyó una representación dramática de un **ataque** vikingo a un asentamiento costero.
defenseless
[Adjetivo]

being without protection or means of defending oneself from harm or attack

indefenso, desprotegido

indefenso, desprotegido

Ex: The storm left many homes defenseless, exposing them to the elements .La tormenta dejó muchas casas **indefensas**, exponiéndolas a los elementos.
disobedient
[Adjetivo]

refusing or failing to follow rules, orders, or instructions, often showing resistance to authority

desobediente

desobediente

Ex: The company 's disobedient employee faced disciplinary action for not adhering to workplace policies .El empleado **desobediente** de la empresa enfrentó acciones disciplinarias por no adherirse a las políticas del lugar de trabajo.
combative
[Adjetivo]

eager or inclined to engage in fighting or arguing

combativo, belicoso

combativo, belicoso

Ex: The meeting quickly became tense due to the combative remarks made by several attendees .La reunión rápidamente se volvió tensa debido a los comentarios **combativos** de varios asistentes.
forcibly
[Adverbio]

with a significant amount of physical strength or authority

forzosamente, con fuerza

forzosamente, con fuerza

Ex: The suspect was forcibly restrained by the security guards until the authorities arrived .El sospechoso fue **forzosamente** sujetado por los guardias de seguridad hasta que llegaron las autoridades.
to appease
[Verbo]

to end or lessen a person's anger by giving in to their demands

calmar

calmar

Ex: Ongoing negotiations are currently aimed at appeasing the concerns of both parties .Las negociaciones en curso tienen como objetivo actualmente **aplacar** las preocupaciones de ambas partes.
to comply
[Verbo]

to act in accordance with rules, regulations, or requests

cumplir

cumplir

Ex: Last month , the construction team complied with the revised building codes .El mes pasado, el equipo de construcción **cumplió** con los códigos de construcción revisados.
to abide
[Verbo]

(always negative) to tolerate someone or something

soportar

soportar

Ex: She ca n't abide people who are consistently dishonest .Ella no puede **tolerar** a las personas que son constantemente deshonestas.
to adhere
[Verbo]

to devotedly follow or support something, such as a rule, belief, plan, etc.

cumplir

cumplir

Ex: He adheres to the teachings of his faith and practices them devoutly.Él **se adhiere** a las enseñanzas de su fe y las practica devotamente.
to embrace
[Verbo]

to adopt or accept a particular cause, ideology, practice, method, or lifestyle as one's own

aceptar

aceptar

Ex: In order to stay competitive , the business had to embrace digital marketing strategies and expand its online presence .Para mantenerse competitiva, la empresa tuvo que **adoptar** estrategias de marketing digital y expandir su presencia en línea.
resolution
[Sustantivo]

the act of resolving a problem or disagreement

resolución

resolución

Ex: After hours of negotiation , they finally reached a resolution to the dispute .Después de horas de negociación, finalmente llegaron a una **resolución** de la disputa.
reconciliation
[Sustantivo]

the act of becoming friendly with someone once more after ending a disagreement

reconciliación

reconciliación

compromise
[Sustantivo]

a middle state between two opposing situations that is reached by slightly changing both of them, so that they can coexist

intermedia

intermedia

Ex: The new agreement was a compromise that took both cultural and legal perspectives into account .El nuevo acuerdo fue un **compromiso** que tuvo en cuenta tanto las perspectivas culturales como legales.
submissive
[Adjetivo]

showing a tendency to be passive or compliant

sumiso

sumiso

Ex: His submissive behavior in the relationship showed his willingness to prioritize his partner ’s needs over his own .Su comportamiento **sumiso** en la relación mostró su disposición a priorizar las necesidades de su pareja sobre las suyas.
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