Vocabulario Esencial para el Examen SAT - Significados figurativos

to take away someone's possessions or assets

despojar, desposeer

to end a connection or relationship completely

romper, cortar

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

programar, condicionar

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

aislar, proteger

to show a particular trait or behavior prominently

demonstrate

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

desatar, liberar

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

seguir, espiar

to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed

devorar, zambullirse

to put or position something securely

plantar , colocar

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

saltar, pasar

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

simmer, mantener en calma

to become more luminous and cheerful

iluminar, aclarar

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

costar

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

provocar, inspirar

to give away or yield something, usually under pressure or voluntarily

rendirse, entregar

to refer to a source of knowledge in order to ascertain something

consultar

to create a representation of something, usually in the form of a drawing, painting, or other visual medium

representar, renderizar

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

ser testigo de, presenciar

to be predominant or prevalent

reinar, dominar

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

estructuró, formuló

to describe something or someone through words

describir, retratar

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

impulsar, motivar

to incorporate or infuse something with a particular quality, element, or characteristic

entretejer, salpicar

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

apreciar, valorar

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

sostener, mantener

to possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride

poseer, presumir de

to recognize and honor members of armed forces for their service, bravery, or achievements

decorar, reconocer

to consider something and possibly make adjustments based on it

adaptar

to take something away through stealing or cunning actions

despojar, robar

to be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection

descender, provenir de

to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively

revelar, divulgar

to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state

despertar, mover

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

captar

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

dirigir

an unexpected turn in the course of events

giro inesperado

an undesirable condition or difficulty that requires attention or resolution

maleza, problema

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

motor, factor

a change or deviation from the usual or expected standard

desviación, apartamiento

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

el giro, la transición

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

municiones, artillería pesada

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

salto

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

destilación, extracción

a task or activity that is easy and straightforward to complete

un paseo, una tontería

the information or events that stimulate action or response

entrada, insumo

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

recepción, acogida

a thoughtful and deliberate consideration, often calm and extended

reflexión, meditación

the influence or control over someone or something

influencia, control

the collapse or failure of a plan or intended outcome

fracaso, aborto

a quiet and private place where one can be alone

retiro, refugio

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

ensamblaje, conjunto

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

disco

effectively concise in expression

conciso, claro

easily understood or readable with comprehension

accesible, comprensible

developing or reaching success in a quick way

meteórico

having the vast extent or degree characteristic of the ocean

oceánico, marino

(of qualities or behaviors) likely to influence others rapidly

contagioso, infeccioso

offering no protection or refuge

desnudo, vacío

able to understand and notice things quickly

vigilante

describing conditions or actions that are unpleasantly rough or severe

áspero, severo

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

sagrado, sagrada

relating to classified details or topics critical to national safety

sensible, delicado