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Humanidades SAT - Pensamientos

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con los pensamientos, como "supposition", "ascribe", "intriguing", etc., que necesitará para aprobar sus exámenes SAT.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
expectation
[Sustantivo]

a belief about what is likely to happen in the future, often based on previous experiences or desires

expectación

expectación

Ex: Setting expectations for oneself can lead to greater satisfaction and fulfillment in life .
assumption
[Sustantivo]

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

suposición

suposición

Ex: The decision relied on the assumption that funding would be approved.
characterization
[Sustantivo]

the process or act of depicting or detailing the distinctive traits, qualities, or features of a person, object, or concept

caracterización, descripción

caracterización, descripción

Ex: The documentarycharacterization of the community highlighted its resilience and spirit in the face of adversity .
supposition
[Sustantivo]

something such as an idea, claim, belief, etc that one believes to be true even though it is yet to be proved

suposición

suposición

realization
[Sustantivo]

the action of understanding or becoming fully aware of something

realización, darse cuenta

realización, darse cuenta

Ex: Upon hearing the news , she had the realization that her life would never be the same .
revelation
[Sustantivo]

the act of making something known or revealed, particularly something surprising or previously unknown

revelación

revelación

Ex: A simple question led to revelation of the company ’s unethical practices .
epiphany
[Sustantivo]

a moment in which one comes to a sudden realization

epifanía

epifanía

Ex: During the meeting , he experienced epiphany that changed his approach to the project .
grasp
[Sustantivo]

the ability to comprehend or firmly understand a concept, idea, or piece of information

comprensión, entendimiento

comprensión, entendimiento

Ex: The child 's grasp of basic math concepts impressed his teachers and parents .
incredulity
[Sustantivo]

the condition of being unable or unwilling to believe something

incredulidad

incredulidad

interpretation
[Sustantivo]

the act of forming a personal understanding or mental image of something based on individual perception or analysis

interpretación, interpretación personal

interpretación, interpretación personal

Ex: The teacher encouraged students to share interpretations of the novel 's themes .
anticipation
[Sustantivo]

the action of predicting something to happen in the future

anticipación, prevención

anticipación, prevención

Ex: anticipation of the challenges ahead made her plan meticulously for every possible scenario .
prediction
[Sustantivo]

a statement made about the likelihood of something happening in the future

predicción

predicción

inspiration
[Sustantivo]

a mental spark that drives unusual creativity or activity

inspiración

inspiración

Ex: Music became inspiration for her most creative work .
abstraction
[Sustantivo]

a general concept or idea that is not tied to any specific instance or physical form

abstracción, concepto abstracto

abstracción, concepto abstracto

Ex: The idea of infinity is abstraction that challenges our everyday understanding of the world .
conception
[Sustantivo]

a notion or idea formed in the mind, representing a general understanding or mental image of something

concepto, concepción

concepto, concepción

Ex: The author 's novel is rooted in conception of human nature and relationships .
deliberation
[Sustantivo]

the process of carefully thinking about or discussing something in detail before making a decision

deliberación, reflexión

deliberación, reflexión

Ex: His decision to change careers came after months of deliberation.
obsession
[Sustantivo]

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

obsesión

obsesión

Ex: obsession with celebrity culture often leads people to ignore their own personal growth .
mindfulness
[Sustantivo]

a mental state achieved by maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, etc., used as a therapeutic technique

conciencia plena, atención plena

conciencia plena, atención plena

Ex: She mindfulness into her daily routine to enhance her overall quality of life .
world view
[Sustantivo]

a set of beliefs about the nature of the world and the place of humans within it

visión del mundo, cosmovisión

visión del mundo, cosmovisión

Ex: Understanding world views can foster empathy and improve cross-cultural communication .
mindset
[Sustantivo]

a set of attitudes, beliefs, or a mental disposition that influences how a person interprets and responds to situations

mentalidad, actitud

mentalidad, actitud

Ex: Changing onemindset can have a profound impact on personal and professional development .
presumption
[Sustantivo]

a belief that something is true without any proof

suposición

suposición

insight
[Sustantivo]

the intuitive understanding or perception of the inner nature or truth of something

percepción

percepción

Ex: The therapist provided her clients with insights, helping them uncover hidden motivations and patterns in their lives .
puzzling
[Adjetivo]

hard to understand or explain

confuso

confuso

Ex: Her puzzling look made me wonder what she was thinking.
intriguing
[Adjetivo]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

fascinante

fascinante

Ex: His peculiar habits and eccentric personality made him intriguing character to his neighbors .
sophisticated
[Adjetivo]

having refined taste, elegance, and knowledge of complex matters

sofisticado

sofisticado

Ex: sophisticated diplomat navigated the complex negotiations with ease .
dazed
[Adjetivo]

feeling confused and having trouble thinking or reacting correctly

desconcertado, aturdido

desconcertado, aturdido

Ex: She stumbled out of the crowded room, looking dazed and overwhelmed.
watchful
[Adjetivo]

paying close attention to one's surroundings or circumstances to stay aware of potential risks or threats

atento, vigilante

atento, vigilante

Ex: watchful parents kept track of their child 's every step .
perplexed
[Adjetivo]

confused or puzzled, often because of a complex or difficult situation or problem

perplejo, confundido

perplejo, confundido

Ex: The team felt perplexed when their strategy failed during the game.
intently
[Adverbio]

in a highly concentrated manner

intensamente, atentamente

intensamente, atentamente

Ex: The athlete watched the intently, analyzing their movements to anticipate the next play .
to ponder
[Verbo]

to give careful thought to something, its various aspects, implications, or possibilities

considerar

considerar

Ex: I sat by the lake pondered the deep questions about life , the universe , and everything .

to think about or consider something as a possibility

contemplar

contemplar

Ex: He took a long walk in the woods contemplate the decision of whether to accept the promotion or pursue a different path .

to remember past events, experiences, or memories with a sense of nostalgia

recordar los viejos tiempos

recordar los viejos tiempos

Ex: The siblings sat around the table reminisced over their shared childhood escapades .

to consider or regard someone or something in a particular way or context

imaginar

imaginar

Ex: Despite his rough exterior, many people conceive of him as a kind-hearted individual who always lends a helping hand.

to completely understand, acknowledge, or become aware of the existence, validity, or importance of something

reconocer, identificar

reconocer, identificar

Ex: Recognizing her own limitations , she sought help from a professional to improve her skills .
to discern
[Verbo]

to understand something through thought or reasoning

discernir, distinguir

discernir, distinguir

Ex: She discerned the true intent behind his actions only after speaking to him directly.

to form an idea or concept in the mind by combining existing ideas or information

conceptualizar, concebir

conceptualizar, concebir

Ex: Authors often spend conceptualizing the plot and characters before writing a novel .

to create reasonable explanations for behaviors, decisions, or actions, especially when they may not truly represent the real motives

racionalizar, justificar

racionalizar, justificar

Ex: Rather than admitting a lack of motivation , he tried rationalize his avoidance of exercise by pointing to a busy schedule .

to picture something in one's mind

imaginar, visualizar

imaginar, visualizar

Ex: The envisions the success of the innovative product , anticipating its positive impact on the market .

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

considerar

considerar

Ex: Before purchasing a new car , it 's consider factors like fuel efficiency and maintenance costs .
to esteem
[Verbo]

to view or assess something or someone in a certain way based on evaluation

estimó, valoró

estimó, valoró

Ex: esteemed the book a timeless classic and recommended it to all her friends .

to incorporate or integrate information, beliefs, or values into one's own understanding or mindset

internalizar, asumir

internalizar, asumir

Ex: Learning a new language involves not just memorizing vocabulary but internalizing the nuances of pronunciation and cultural context .
to engross
[Verbo]

to absorb all of someone's attention or time, captivating them completely

absorber

absorber

Ex: The beautiful artwork engrosses visitors, drawing them into its intricate details.

to think about something with regard to its condition and relating information so as to understand it better

contextualizar

contextualizar

Ex: The research team worked contextualize the findings within the broader scientific debate .

to relate or assign a feature or quality to something or someone

atribuir, asignar

atribuir, asignar

Ex: Kindness is a trait that many people attribute to their favorite teachers.
to fathom
[Verbo]

to understand and make sense of something after giving it a lot of thought

entender

entender

Ex: Scientists work together fathom the mysteries of the universe .
to surmise
[Verbo]

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

conjeturar, suponer

conjeturar, suponer

Ex: After receiving vague responses , surmised that there might be issues with the communication channels .
to deem
[Verbo]

to consider in a particular manner

considerar, juzgar

considerar, juzgar

Ex: The deemed environmental preservation a top priority .
to credit
[Verbo]

to acknowledge someone as the source, agent, or possessor of an action, achievement, or quality

acreditar, reconocer

acreditar, reconocer

Ex: The credited the student with the original research findings presented in the academic paper .
to imprint
[Verbo]

to establish a lasting impression or memory of something in someone's mind

dejar huella, grabar

dejar huella, grabar

Ex: The breathtaking imprinted a sense of awe and wonder in the travelers ' minds .
to ascribe
[Verbo]

to attribute a particular quality, cause, or origin to someone or something

atribuir

atribuir

Ex: ascribed the delay in her flight to adverse weather conditions .

to interpret or understand something that is difficult or unclear

decifrar, desentrañar

decifrar, desentrañar

Ex: The deciphered the text , revealing its true meaning .
to faze
[Verbo]

to unsettle someone, often leading them to lose their confidence or peace temporarily

desconcertar, perturbar

desconcertar, perturbar

Ex: The poised leader did n't allow the challenging situation faze her , maintaining confidence in her decision-making .
to mystify
[Verbo]

to puzzle someone by being mysterious or difficult to understand

misteriar, misteriosar

misteriar, misteriosar

Ex: The intricate plot of the mystified the readers , leaving them guessing until the end .

to confuse someone, leaving them uncertain

desconcertar, confundir

desconcertar, confundir

Ex: The rapid changes in the bewildered the meteorologists , making it hard to predict .
to bemuse
[Verbo]

to confuse someone, often by being difficult to understand

confundir

confundir

Ex: The contradictory statements from the bemused the reporters , making it difficult to discern the truth .
to consume
[Verbo]

to completely occupy or fill the mind, often to the point of obsession or intense focus

consumir, absorber

consumir, absorber

Ex: When faced with a challenging problem at work , the issue consume the mind of the employee .
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