Vocabulario Esencial para el Examen SAT - Debilidad y deterioro

to gradually weaken or worsen in condition or performance

declinar, decaer

to decrease in degree, size, etc.

disminuir

to diminish in quantity or size over time

disminuir

to decline in intensity or strength

amainar

to gradually drain or deplete someone's power or strength

debilitar

to diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence

desvanecerse

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

socavar, debilitar

to decline, weaken, or deteriorate, often in terms of strength, vitality, or overall condition

atrofiarse

to make something unable to work properly

incapacitar

to become weak or begin to fail

derrumbarse

to reduce the quality or effectiveness of something

degradar

to make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances

debilitar

to gradually decrease in intensity, strength, importance, size, influence, etc.

disminuir, decadencer

to gradually disappear or spread out

disipar, desaparecer

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe

exacerbar, agravar

to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something

sofocar, reprimir

easily hurt, often due to weakness or lack of protection

vulnerable

easily harmed or destroyed

delicado, frágil

hard to notice or detect

suave

easily damaged or broken

frágil

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

fino

lacking strength or power, often feeling unable to act or influence a situation

indefenso

easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience

frágil, quebradizo

very delicate or thin

coherente

an existing weakness or fault in someone or something

escasez, déficit

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

discapacidad

a flaw or weakness that reduces the quality or effectiveness of something or someone

defecto, falta

a flaw or deficiency that impairs the quality or effectiveness of something

defecto, falla