Vocabulario Esencial para el Examen SAT - Palabras literarias

an ability or skill that has been developed through training or practice

adquisición, habilidad

knowledgeable or skilled in a particular field or activity, typically as a result of experience or study

versado, experimentado

very courageous and not afraid of situations that are dangerous

intrépido

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

temeridad

fair in judgment or treatment

equitativo, imparcial

condemned to suffer or face misfortune as a result of supernatural punishment

maldito, desgraciado

difficult to deal with

difícil

demanding or requiring a considerable amount of effort and energy to deal with

difícil, arduo

the clothes or attire that someone wears, often chosen for a specific occasion or purpose

atuendo, ropa

a group of people organized together because they share similar interests or goals

orden, colectivo

yarn or fabric with mixed colors that create muted greyish shades, often with flecks of other colors

moteado, vintage

a tightly packed or clustered group or mass

un grupo, un racimo

a meal with fine food or a large meal for many people celebrating a special event

banquete, festín

a short and thick hair

pelo

a collection of different kinds of items gathered together without any particular order

diverso, variado

a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing

un mínimo de

to manage or take care of a situation, task, or responsibility successfully

gestionar, atender

to be pulled along by a leading force

arrastrar

a person who regularly enjoys drinking alcohol, often seen indulging in social settings

tragón, bebedor

a feeling of long-lasting sadness that often cannot be explained

melancolía

unusual or deviating from what is considered conventional or expected

raro, extraño

lacking freshness or excitement due to overuse, age, or repetition

rancio, amotinado

showing a formal stiffness, often without a natural flow

forzado, artificial

a person's chest

pecho

the forward part of a ship or boat, typically pointed and leading ahead through the water

proa

to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed

avergonzar

to secretly cooperate or conspire with others, typically to commit wrongdoing or deceit

conspirar, colludirse

a person who signs a bond to guarantee another's fulfillment of obligations

fiador, garante

to move clumsily or struggle while walking

zancudear, tambalearse

a large number of people assembled together in a place

multitud

to search a place thoroughly, often in a rough or disorderly manner, especially with the intention of stealing or causing damage

saquear, registrado de manera violenta

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

exceptuar

to approach or address someone aggressively or boldly, often with an intent to engage in conversation

abordar

the state of being unhappy and despairing

desánimo

characterized by remarks or actions that diminish or belittle something's value or significance

despectivo, depreciativo

to treat someone disrespectfully by showing a lack of attention or consideration

desatender, menospreciar

having a rich color between dark blue and purple

índigo, añil

a large stack of wood used for burning the body of a dead person at a funeral

pira

a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

alegría

to sing in a soft, gentle, and melodious manner, often with a sentimental or romantic tone

cantar en suavidad, entonar suavemente

to wait for something or someone

esperar

in a manner lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

de manera desganada, sin entusiasmo

impressive and great in size

majestuoso, imponente

to travel or proceed on a course, especially slowly or indirectly

dirigirse, avanzar

to fail to be successful or make any progress

languidecer

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

estremecerse

a strong and violent storm characterized by high winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning

tempestad, tormenta

an indication or evidence of the former presence or existence of something

rastro, indicio

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

malcriado, consentido

related to a state of intense or suppressed anger that is simmering beneath the surface, often not openly expressed

ira latente, rencor reprimido

reckless and willing to do dangerous things

temerario

a pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood

pergola, arboleda

to isolate or separate something or someone from outside influence or contact

aislar

in a manner that is dishonorable, mean, or morally low

bajamente, con bajeza

to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

absolver

a formal permission to do something

permiso

to directly address someone or something in a passionate or emotional manner

apóstrofar, direccionar apasionadamente

to faint or lose consciousness temporarily, often due to strong emotion, heat, or exhaustion

desmayarse, síncope

a circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used as a decoration or tribute

guirnalda, corona

to spoil, harm, or destroy something, such as a plant, crop, or place, typically due to disease, pests, or unfavorable conditions

arruinar

(of a law, regulation, rule, etc.) extremely limiting and strict

riguroso, estricto

the leftover plant material, like seed coverings and bits of stem or leaves, remaining after crops are harvested

rastrojo, paja

a quality that evokes deep emotions, particularly feelings of pity, sorrow, or empathy

patetismo

describing someone or something having qualities associated with prophecy or foresight

vático, profético

used to indicate that something will happen or be done soon, without delay

pronto, en un momento

a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance

edificio

to clearly show that one has a quality or a feeling about someone or something

demostrar

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

apariencia

in a manner that lacks good judgment or discretion

de manera imprudente, sin juicio

wearing clothes, especially in a particular manner or material

vestido, ataviado

a place where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served, often for socializing

taberna, taverna

to disagree or deny that something is true

negar