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Vocabulario Esencial para el Examen SAT - Daño y Peligro

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el daño y el peligro, como "poner en peligro", "toxicidad", "corrosivo", etc., que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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to jeopardize

to put something or someone in danger

poner en peligro

poner en peligro

Ex: Releasing that confidential document might jeopardize our negotiations with the other firm. 
to imperil
to imperil
[Verbo]

to endanger a person or thing

poner en peligro

poner en peligro

Ex: Driving under the influence not only imperils the driver but also other innocent road users. 
to threaten

to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something

amenazar

amenazar

Ex: His aggressive behavior began to threaten the safety of those around him. 
to compromise

to put someone or something in danger, particularly by being careless

comprometer, poner en peligro

comprometer, poner en peligro

Ex: His habit of sharing sensitive information online could compromise the security of the entire system. 
to inflict
to inflict
[Verbo]

to cause or impose something unpleasant, harmful, or unwelcome upon someone or something

infligir, causar

infligir, causar

Ex: The hurricane inflicted significant damage on the coastal town. 
to afflict
to afflict
[Verbo]

to cause pain, suffering, or distress, often as a result of illness, injury, or hardship

afligir

afligir

Ex: Poverty afflicts many families in this neighborhood. 
to contaminate

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

contaminar

contaminar

Ex: The factory's discharge pipes contaminated the river with toxic chemicals. 
to trouble
to trouble
[Verbo]

to create problems for someone, resulting in hardship

molestar

molestar

Ex: The financial crisis troubled many families, causing stress and uncertainty. 
to mar
to mar
[Verbo]

to cause severe damage or destruction

dañar gravemente, destruir

dañar gravemente, destruir

Ex: The tornado marred the town, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. 
to debilitate

to make someone or something weaker or less effective

debilitar

debilitar

Ex: The ongoing stress is debilitating his mental health. 
to decimate

to kill large groups of people

diezmar

diezmar

Ex: The deadly virus threatened to decimate the population if not controlled. 
to ambush
to ambush
[Verbo]

to wait in a concealed location and launch a surprise attack on a target

tender una emboscada

tender una emboscada

Ex: The guerrilla fighters planned to ambush the enemy convoy on the narrow mountain pass. 
to ravage
to ravage
[Verbo]

to cause severe destruction or damage

arrasar

arrasar

Ex: The hurricane ravaged the coastal town, leaving behind a trail of destruction. 
to sully
to sully
[Verbo]

to degrade or tarnish something pure and perfect, especially the reputation of someone

mancillar

mancillar

to discredit

to make people believe someone or something is not trustworthy or reliable

desacreditar, desprestigiar

desacreditar, desprestigiar

Ex: His mistakes at work were used to discredit his ability to lead the project. 
to debunk
to debunk
[Verbo]

to reveal the exaggeration or falseness of a belief, claim, idea, etc.

ridiculizar

ridiculizar

Ex: The scientist worked to debunk the myth that eating chocolate causes acne, conducting rigorous studies to disprove the claim. 
toxicity
toxicity
[Sustantivo]

the harmful effects or potential for harm caused by a substance to living organisms or the environment

toxicidad

toxicidad

Ex: The toxicity of the chemical spill contaminated the nearby water supply, posing a threat to aquatic life. 
plight
plight
[Sustantivo]

an unpleasant, sad, or difficult situation

crisis

crisis

inoffensive
inoffensive
[Adjetivo]

unable to cause harm

inofensivo

inofensivo

menacing
menacing
[Adjetivo]

appearing threatening or dangerous

amenazante, peligroso

amenazante, peligroso

Ex: The menacing growl of the dog made the mailman hesitate before approaching the gate. 
hazardous
hazardous
[Adjetivo]

presenting danger or threat, particularly to people's health or safety

peligroso

peligroso

Ex: The hazardous chemicals should be handled with care to avoid accidents. 
inimical
inimical
[Adjetivo]

not useful for friendly relations or mutual cooperation

adverso

adverso

Ex: His inimical attitude towards his colleagues made it difficult for them to trust him or work together effectively. 
poisonous
poisonous
[Adjetivo]

characterized by a strong intent to harm or cause trouble

venenoso, malicioso

venenoso, malicioso

Ex: The gossip spread about her was poisonous and intended to ruin her reputation. 
corrosive
corrosive
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to cause damage or destruction, especially through chemical reactions

corrosivo

corrosivo

Ex: The corrosive nature of the cleaning solution caused discoloration on the countertop. 
noxious
noxious
[Adjetivo]

causing harm

nocivo

nocivo

Ex: The factory released noxious fumes into the air. 
inhospitable
inhospitable
[Adjetivo]

providing an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible

inhospitalario

inhospitalario

Ex: The planet's inhospitable atmosphere rendered it unfit for human habitation. 
susceptible
susceptible
[Adjetivo]

easily affected by external factors

susceptible

susceptible

Ex: Delicate plants are susceptible to frost. 
inviolate
inviolate
[Adjetivo]

not affected, and immune to harm, change, disrespect, or destruction

inmaculado

inmaculado

Ex: The agreement was considered inviolate, with all parties respecting its terms. 
innocuous
innocuous
[Adjetivo]

not likely to cause injury, offense, or strong reaction

inocuo

inocuo

Ex: His comment seemed innocuous but sparked controversy. 
ominous
ominous
[Adjetivo]

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

ominoso

ominoso

Ex: The dark clouds gathering on the horizon cast an ominous shadow over the town. 
devastating
devastating
[Adjetivo]

causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress

devastador, arrasador

devastador, arrasador

Ex: The devastating earthquake left the city in ruins, with many lives lost and homes destroyed. 
lethal
lethal
[Adjetivo]

capable of causing death

mortal, letal

mortal, letal

Ex: The chemical spill released a lethal gas into the atmosphere, posing a serious risk to nearby residents. 
treacherous
treacherous
[Adjetivo]

posing a hidden or sudden threat

peligroso

peligroso

Ex: The hikers navigated the treacherous mountain path with caution. 
irreparable
irreparable
[Adjetivo]

impossible to become fixed or right again

irreparable

irreparable

catastrophic
catastrophic
[Adjetivo]

causing a great deal of harm, suffering, or damage

catastrófico, desastroso

catastrófico, desastroso

Ex: The catastrophic earthquake left entire cities in ruins. 
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