Vocabulario Esencial para el Examen SAT - Verbos compuestos físicos y concretos

to formally request or direct someone to perform a duty or task

llamar

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

provocar

to completely disappear or cease to exist

desaparecer

to prevent a building or a part of it from falling, by putting large pieces of wood or metal under or against it

apuntalar algo

to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison

escaparse

to transfer something to the next generation or another person

to create or forcefully find a way through an obstacle or barrier

traspasar,romper

to prepare things in anticipation of a specific purpose or event

establecer

to begin doing something in order to reach a goal

(of a computer or electronic device) to start and load the operating system into memory for use

to become firmly attached to something or someone

to adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice

obedecer a

to expand by exploring new areas, options, or opportunities

to transfer knowledge, traditions, or skills to another person or group, often to ensure they are preserved or continued

(of an event) to completely sell all available tickets, seats, leaving none remaining for further purchase

agotarse

(of a supply) to be completely used up

quedarse sin

to remove clothing or covering quickly or completely

to produce something quickly and in large quantities, often with a focus on quantity over quality

to manage or function without someone or something that is typically needed or desired

to start something by turning a handle or lever

to appear or come into view, often unexpectedly

asomarse,aparecer

to pull or draw something in by winding it around a reel or similar device

to suddenly stop an activity or an action

to retreat or move away from something or someone, typically in response to fear or surprise

to cause the death of a significant number of individuals or organisms

to clean or remove something by flushing it with water or another liquid

to remove something completely

to make food very quickly

preparar

to dominate or push aside something or someone by taking up all the available space, time, or attention

to gradually decrease in number, amount, or intensity over time

to make something fuller or fluffier by shaking or adjusting it

to distribute or divide something into smaller parts or portions for sharing

to watch an event or incident without getting involved

mirar

to prevent or repel something

to gradually move away or become distant, often in terms of physical distance or emotional detachment

to take something away using a vehicle or transport method, often to remove or relocate it

to stop using or having something

abolir

to start a significant or challenging course of action or journey

embarcarse en

to fall into pieces or separate

desintegrarse,romperse

to keep something in position using a structure or an object

to visit a place or someone briefly, often without a prior arrangement

pasar

to distribute something to a group of people

to remove or separate unwanted items or elements from a group

to say something suddenly

to place individuals or objects in a line or row

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

andar

to stop or close off the flow or passage of something

to activate a bomb, an explosive, etc.

(of a path or road) to split into another direction, creating a separate route

to fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition

deshacerse