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Vocabulario Esencial para el Examen SAT - Palabras Literarias

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras literarias en inglés, como "connive", "pathos", "semblance", etc., que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary
acquirement
acquirement
[Sustantivo]

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

adquisición, habilidad

adquisición, habilidad

Ex: Through years of training, his acquirement of technical drawing became exceptional. 

A través de años de entrenamiento, su adquisición de dibujo técnico se volvió excepcional.

versed
versed
[Adjetivo]

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

versado, experimentado

versado, experimentado

Ex: The lawyer is versed in environmental law and specializes in cases involving sustainability. 

El abogado está versado en derecho ambiental y se especializa en casos que involucran sostenibilidad.

intrepid
intrepid
[Adjetivo]

very courageous and not afraid of situations that are dangerous

intrépido

intrépido

Ex: His intrepid spirit was evident as he boldly faced the challenging climb. 

Su espíritu intrépido era evidente mientras enfrentaba con valentía el difícil ascenso.

temerity
temerity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

temeridad

temeridad

Ex: Despite the risks, he acted with temerity, believing it was necessary for success. 

A pesar de los riesgos, actuó con temeridad, creyendo que era necesario para el éxito.

evenhanded
evenhanded
[Adjetivo]

fair in judgment or treatment

imparcial, equitativo

imparcial, equitativo

Ex: In negotiations, it's crucial to maintain an evenhanded stance to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome. 

En las negociaciones, es crucial mantener una postura imparcial para lograr un resultado mutuamente beneficioso.

accursed
accursed
[Adjetivo]

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

maldito, condenado

maldito, condenado

Ex: Legend has it that the accursed amulet brought tragedy to all who possessed it. 

La leyenda cuenta que el amuleto maldito trajo tragedia a todos los que lo poseían.

trying
trying
[Adjetivo]

hard to manage or endure

difícil

difícil

Ex: Caring for a sick relative can be emotionally trying. 

Cuidar a un familiar enfermo puede ser emocionalmente duro.

taxing
taxing
[Adjetivo]

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

difícil, arduo

difícil, arduo

Ex: Caring for a newborn is a taxing responsibility for new parents. 

Cuidar a un recién nacido es una responsabilidad agotadora para los nuevos padres.

garb
garb
[Sustantivo]

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

atuendo, vestimenta

atuendo, vestimenta

Ex: He donned protective garb before entering the hazardous environment. 

Se puso un atuendo protector antes de entrar en el ambiente peligroso.

order
order
[Sustantivo]

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

orden, cofradía

orden, cofradía

Ex: The international order of scientists collaborated on groundbreaking research projects. 

El orden internacional de científicos colaboró en proyectos de investigación innovadores.

heather
heather
[Sustantivo]

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

tweed, mezcla de colores

tweed, mezcla de colores

Ex: The heather carpet in the living room added texture and warmth with its varied shades of brown and beige. 

La alfombra heather en la sala agregó textura y calidez con sus variados tonos de marrón y beige.

clump
clump
[Sustantivo]

a tightly packed or clustered group or mass

un grupo apretado, una masa compacta

un grupo apretado, una masa compacta

Ex: She found a clump of wildflowers growing by the roadside. 

Ella encontró un grupo de flores silvestres creciendo junto a la carretera.

feast
feast
[Sustantivo]

a meal with fine food, typically for many people, celebrating a special event

banquete, festín

banquete, festín

Ex: They prepared a feast to mark the festival. 

Prepararon un festín para marcar el festival.

bristle
bristle
[Sustantivo]

a short, thick, coarse hair growing naturally on an animal or person

pelo

pelo

Ex: The dog's neck bristles stood up in alarm. 

Las cerdas del cuello del perro se erizaron con alarma.

sundry
sundry
[Adjetivo]

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

diverso, variado

diverso, variado

Ex: The box in the attic held sundry toys, books, and old photographs. 

La caja en el ático contenía varios juguetes, libros y fotografías antiguas.

modicum
modicum
[Sustantivo]

a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing

un mínimo de

un mínimo de

Ex: He has a modicum of talent for painting, though he mostly keeps it as a hobby. 

Tiene un poco de talento para la pintura, aunque principalmente lo mantiene como un pasatiempo.

to attend
to attend
[Verbo]

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

ocuparse de, encargarse de

ocuparse de, encargarse de

Ex: The nurse attended to the patient’s wound immediately. 

La enfermera atendió la herida del paciente inmediatamente.

to trail
to trail
[Verbo]

to be pulled along by a leading force

arrastrar

arrastrar

Ex: The long scarf trailed in the breeze as she walked along the beach. 

La bufanda larga arrastraba en la brisa mientras caminaba por la playa.

tippler
tippler
[Sustantivo]

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

bebedor, parrandero

bebedor, parrandero

Ex: As a tippler, she appreciates the nuanced flavors of various cocktails. 

Como bebedor, ella aprecia los sabores matizados de varios cócteles.

melancholy
melancholy
[Sustantivo]

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

melancolía

melancolía

Ex: The melancholy of the autumn season was reflected in the falling leaves and the gray skies. 

La melancolía de la temporada de otoño se reflejaba en las hojas que caían y los cielos grises.

queer
queer
[Adjetivo]

deviating from what is considered conventional or expected

extraño, raro

extraño, raro

Ex: She had a queer sense of humor that not everyone appreciated. 

Ella tenía un sentido del humor peculiar que no todos apreciaban.

stale
stale
[Adjetivo]

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

pasado, trillado

pasado, trillado

Ex: The once-thriving show had gone stale after several seasons without change. 

El espectáculo que una vez fue próspero se había vuelto rancio después de varias temporadas sin cambios.

stilted
stilted
[Adjetivo]

showing a formal stiffness, often without a natural flow

amancrado, forzado

amancrado, forzado

Ex: His writing style came across as stilted, lacking the lively tone readers usually enjoyed. 

Su estilo de escritura parecía rígido, carente del tono animado que los lectores usualmente disfrutan.

bosom
bosom
[Sustantivo]

a person's chest

pecho

pecho

Ex: The pirate hid his treasure map within the folds of his shirt, near his bosom. 

El pirata escondió su mapa del tesoro en los pliegues de su camisa, cerca de su pecho.

prow
prow
[Sustantivo]

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

proa, roa

proa, roa

Ex: The artist captured the ship's prow in intricate detail in their painting. 

El artista capturó la proa del barco en intrincados detalles en su pintura.

to abash
to abash
[Verbo]

to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed

avergonzar

avergonzar

Ex: It's not polite to abash someone by pointing out their flaws in public. 

No es educado avergonzar a alguien señalando sus defectos en público.

to connive
to connive
[Verbo]

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

confabular, coludir

confabular, coludir

Ex: Some members of the organization are currently conniving to undermine the authority of the leader. 

Algunos miembros de la organización están actualmente confabulando para socavar la autoridad del líder.

bondsman
bondsman
[Sustantivo]

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

fiador, garante

fiador, garante

Ex: Before signing, the bondsman reviewed the conditions of the bond. 

Ella se convirtió en una fiadora del préstamo comercial de su hermana, asegurando los reembolsos a tiempo.

to flounder

to move clumsily or struggle while walking

forcejear, chapotear

forcejear, chapotear

Ex: The elderly gentleman began to flounder on the icy sidewalk, careful not to slip and fall. 

El anciano comenzó a forcejear en la acera helada, con cuidado de no resbalar y caer.

throng
throng
[Sustantivo]

a large crowd of people gathered closely together

multitud

multitud

Ex: The marketplace was filled with a throng eager to buy fresh produce. 

El mercado estaba lleno de una multitud ansiosa por comprar productos frescos.

to ransack
to ransack
[Verbo]

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

saquear, registrar minuciosamente

saquear, registrar minuciosamente

Ex: Thieves ransacked the store, taking electronics and jewelry. 

Los ladrones saquearon la tienda, llevándose electrónicos y joyas.

to demur
to demur
[Verbo]

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

exceptuar

exceptuar

Ex: Instead of openly agreeing, John demurred and suggested exploring alternative solutions. 

En lugar de estar abiertamente de acuerdo, John objetó y sugirió explorar soluciones alternativas.

to accost
to accost
[Verbo]

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

abordar

abordar

Ex: The aggressive panhandler is currently accosting passersby for spare change. 

El mendigo agresivo está actualmente abordando a los transeúntes para pedirles cambio.

despondency
despondency
[Sustantivo]

the state of being unhappy and despairing

desánimo

desánimo

Ex: Despite his efforts to stay positive, the constant setbacks led him into a spiral of despondency. 

A pesar de sus esfuerzos por mantenerse positivo, los constantes reveses lo llevaron a una espiral de desesperación.

deprecatory
deprecatory
[Adjetivo]

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

despectivo, despreciativo

despectivo, despreciativo

Ex: She noticed his deprecatory glance at her unconventional approach to problem-solving. 

Ella notó su mirada despectiva hacia su enfoque no convencional para resolver problemas.

to slight
to slight
[Verbo]

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

desairar, ignorar deliberadamente

desairar, ignorar deliberadamente

Ex: He chose to slight his colleague by not acknowledging the hard work she had put into the project. 

Él eligió menospreciar a su colega al no reconocer el arduo trabajo que ella había puesto en el proyecto.

indigo
indigo
[Adjetivo]

having a rich color between dark blue and purple

índigo, añil

índigo, añil

pyre
pyre
[Sustantivo]

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

pira

pira

Ex: The flames of the pyre lit up the night sky. 

Las llamas de la pira iluminaban el cielo nocturno.

mirth
mirth
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

alegría

alegría

Ex: The playful banter between colleagues added an atmosphere of mirth to the workplace. 

El juego divertido entre colegas añadió una atmósfera de alegría al lugar de trabajo.

to croon
to croon
[Verbo]

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

canturrear, arrullar

canturrear, arrullar

Ex: She crooned softly as she played the piano, creating a peaceful atmosphere. 

Ella canturreaba suavemente mientras tocaba el piano, creando una atmósfera pacífica.

to await
to await
[Verbo]

to wait for something or someone

esperar

esperar

Ex: The students anxiously await the announcement of exam results. 

Los estudiantes esperan ansiosamente el anuncio de los resultados del examen.

listlessly
listlessly
[Adverbio]

in a manner lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

sin energía, con desinterés

sin energía, con desinterés

Ex: The cat lay on the couch listlessly, ignoring its favorite toy. 

El gato yacía en el sofá apáticamente, ignorando su juguete favorito.

stately
stately
[Adjetivo]

impressive and great in size

majestuoso, imponente

majestuoso, imponente

Ex: The library housed a collection of stately volumes, each bound in leather and showcasing the knowledge within. 

La biblioteca albergaba una colección de volúmenes imponentes, cada uno encuadernado en cuero y mostrando el conocimiento en su interior.

to wend
to wend
[Verbo]

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

dirigirse, avanzar lentamente

dirigirse, avanzar lentamente

Ex: After getting lost, they wended back to the main road. 

Después de perderse, volvieron lentamente a la carretera principal.

to languish

to fail to be successful or make any progress

languidecer

languidecer

Ex: The ambitious project languished for years due to a lack of interest and investment. 

El proyecto ambicioso languideció durante años debido a la falta de interés e inversión.

to wince
to wince
[Verbo]

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

estremecerse

estremecerse

Ex: He couldn't help but wince when he heard his own voice on the recording; it sounded so different. 

No pudo evitar hacer una mueca cuando escuchó su propia voz en la grabación; sonaba tan diferente.

tempest
tempest
[Sustantivo]

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

tempestad, tormenta violenta

tempestad, tormenta violenta

trace
trace
[Sustantivo]

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

huella, rastro

huella, rastro

spoiled
spoiled
[Adjetivo]

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

mimado, consentido

mimado, consentido

Ex: The spoiled teenager expected her parents to buy her the latest phone without even asking for it. 

La adolescente mimada esperaba que sus padres le compraran el último teléfono sin siquiera pedirlo.

smouldering
smouldering
[Adjetivo]

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

ardiente, latente

ardiente, latente

Ex: His smouldering rage boiled over when he heard the news. 

Su ira ardiente estalló cuando escuchó la noticia.

daredevil
daredevil
[Adjetivo]

reckless and willing to do dangerous things

temerario

temerario

Ex: Despite warnings, the daredevil motorcyclist attempted to jump over rows of cars at high speed. 

A pesar de las advertencias, el motociclista temerario intentó saltar sobre filas de coches a alta velocidad.

bower
bower
[Sustantivo]

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

emparrado, cenador

emparrado, cenador

Ex: Birds built their nests in the leafy bowers of the ancient oak trees. 

Los pájaros construyeron sus nidos en los emparrados frondosos de los antiguos robles.

to sequester

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

aislar

aislar

Ex: The scientists sequestered the lab rats in a controlled environment to observe their behavior. 

Los científicos aislaron a las ratas de laboratorio en un ambiente controlado para observar su comportamiento.

basely
basely
[Adverbio]

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

vilmente, de manera innoble

vilmente, de manera innoble

Ex: The thief basely stole money from the charity fund. 

El ladrón vilmente robó dinero del fondo de caridad.

to acquit
to acquit
[Verbo]

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

absolver

absolver

Ex: Last month, the court acquitted the accused after a thorough trial. 

El mes pasado, el tribunal absolvió al acusado después de un juicio exhaustivo.

leave
leave
[Sustantivo]

permission or authorization to do something

permiso

permiso

Ex: The manager granted leave for early departure. 

El gerente concedió permiso para salir temprano.

to apostrophize

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

apostrofar, interpelar

apostrofar, interpelar

Ex: Shakespeare's characters often apostrophize fate, questioning its role in their lives. 

Los personajes de Shakespeare a menudo apostrofan al destino, cuestionando su papel en sus vidas.

to swoon
to swoon
[Verbo]

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

desmayarse, caer en un soponcio

desmayarse, caer en un soponcio

Ex: The heat made several people swoon during the outdoor concert. 

El calor hizo que varias personas se desmayaran durante el concierto al aire libre.

wreath
wreath
[Sustantivo]

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

corona, guirnalda

corona, guirnalda

Ex: At the memorial service, mourners laid wreaths of lilies and carnations. 

En el servicio conmemorativo, los dolientes colocaron coronas de lirios y claveles.

to blight
to blight
[Verbo]

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

arruinar

arruinar

Ex: The ongoing drought is blighting the landscape, turning once lush green fields into parched wastelands. 

La sequía actual está arruinando el paisaje, convirtiendo campos que alguna vez fueron verdes y frondosos en páramos áridos.

stringent
stringent
[Adjetivo]

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

riguroso, estricto

riguroso, estricto

Ex: They had to comply with stringent safety standards on the construction site. 

Tuvieron que cumplir con estándares de seguridad estrictos en el sitio de construcción.

stubble
stubble
[Sustantivo]

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

rastrojo, paja

rastrojo, paja

Ex: Farmers use stubble to protect the soil. 

Los agricultores usan el rastrojo para proteger el suelo.

pathos
pathos
[Sustantivo]

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

patetismo

patetismo

Ex: The documentary conveyed the pathos of poverty through intimate portraits of families. 

El documental transmitió el pathos de la pobreza a través de retratos íntimos de familias.

vatic
vatic
[Adjetivo]

describing someone or something having qualities associated with prophecy or foresight

profético, visionario

profético, visionario

Ex: The vatic symbolism in the painting suggested hidden meanings about the human condition. 

El simbolismo vatic en la pintura sugería significados ocultos sobre la condición humana.

anon
anon
[Adverbio]

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

pronto, en breve

pronto, en breve

Ex: She assured her guests that dinner would be served anon. 

Ella aseguró a sus invitados que la cena se serviría pronto.

edifice
edifice
[Sustantivo]

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

edificio

edificio

Ex: The library was an impressive edifice of knowledge and learning. 

La biblioteca era un edificio impresionante de conocimiento y aprendizaje.

to evince
to evince
[Verbo]

to clearly express or show a feeling, quality, or attitude through words, actions, or appearance

demostrar

demostrar

Ex: Her calm tone evinced a quiet confidence. 

Su tono sereno evidenciaba una confianza tranquila.

semblance
semblance
[Sustantivo]

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

apariencia

apariencia

Ex: The peace treaty provided only a semblance of resolution to the ongoing conflict. 

El tratado de paz solo proporcionó una apariencia de resolución al conflicto en curso.

injudiciously
injudiciously
[Adverbio]

in a manner that lacks good judgment or discretion

imprudentemente, sin juicio

imprudentemente, sin juicio

Ex: She spoke injudiciously about her boss, unaware that he was listening. 

Habló imprudentemente de su jefe, sin saber que él estaba escuchando.

clad
clad
[Adjetivo]

wearing clothes, especially in a particular manner or material

vestido, ataviado

vestido, ataviado

Ex: The workers were clad in heavy protective gear at the industrial site. 

Los trabajadores estaban vestidos con equipo de protección pesado en el sitio industrial.

tavern
tavern
[Sustantivo]

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

taberna, cantina

taberna, cantina

Ex: In the village square, the tavern was a bustling hub. 

En la plaza del pueblo, la taberna era un centro bullicioso.

to gainsay
to gainsay
[Verbo]

to disagree or deny that something is true

negar

negar

Ex: It is difficult to gainsay the impact of climate change on our environment. 

Es difícil negar el impacto del cambio climático en nuestro medio ambiente.

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