Vocabulario Esencial para el Examen SAT - Significados Figurativos

to take away someone's possessions or assets

to end a connection or relationship completely

to set up or program someone or something in a way that naturally inclines them toward a particular behavior, response, or way of thinking

to shield someone or something from external factors, pressures, or influences

to show or display a quality, characteristic, behavior, sign, or condition

to let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement

to follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques

to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed

to put or position something securely

to deliberately and quickly move past or jump over certain sections or portions of media, such as audio tracks, video segments, or chapters

(of emotions, tensions, or conflicts) to be present but not openly expressed

(of weather) to become sunnier or less cloudy

to cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision

to cause a reaction, activity, or event to begin

to give up possession or control of something, especially because of force, pressure, or an official demand

to look at a source of information in order to find or verify something

to represent or depict someone or something in a drawing, painting, or other visual form

to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience

to be dominant, widespread, or generally present in a place or situation

to structure or organize ideas, plans, or systems within a framework

to describe someone or something in words in a particular way

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

to include or mix a particular quality, element, or characteristic throughout something

to fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

to have or possess an impressive or desirable feature, quality, or achievement

to officially honor someone by awarding them a medal or similar distinction

to adjust something so that a particular need, situation, or circumstance can be taken into account

to take something from someone, especially by stealing it

to have a particular person, family, or group among one's ancestors

to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively

to cause someone to feel a strong emotion

to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

an unexpected change or development in a situation or story

an undesirable condition or difficulty that requires attention or resolution

a factor, force, or influence that initiates or causes a particular action, process, or change

a change from what is usual, traditional, expected, or previously done

a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another

a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them

a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.

the process of refining and extracting the essential elements from a complex body of information or ideas

something that is very easy to do

the information or events that stimulate action or response

the way in which someone or something is received or reacted to

a thoughtful and deliberate consideration, often calm and extended

the influence or control over someone or something

the collapse or failure of a plan or intended outcome

a quiet, private, or secluded place where someone can rest or escape from ordinary life

a group of parts that have been put together to form a unit

a round, thin piece of plastic with a hole in the middle, on which music, etc. is recorded

effectively concise in expression

easily understood or readable with comprehension

developing or reaching success in a quick way

having the vast extent or degree characteristic of the ocean

(of qualities or behaviors) likely to influence others rapidly

offering no protection or refuge

able to understand and notice things quickly

severe, difficult, or unpleasant to experience or endure

deserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance

relating to classified details or topics critical to national safety