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Inglés y Conocimientos del Mundo para ACT - Significados Infrecuentes

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
signature
signature
[Sustantivo]

a distinctive feature or quality by which someone or something can be recognized

sello

sello

Ex: Long guitar solos are one of the band's signatures. 
wake
wake
[Sustantivo]

the aftermath or consequences following a significant event, especially a disaster

estela, consecuencia

estela, consecuencia

Ex: The wake of the pandemic led to economic uncertainty. 
benefit
benefit
[Sustantivo]

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

prestación, subsidio

prestación, subsidio

Ex: The government has increased the benefits for families with children who are in need. 
projection
projection
[Sustantivo]

an estimate or prediction based on past observations or data

proyección

proyección

Ex: Demographic projections anticipate a rise in the population. 
constitution
constitution
[Sustantivo]

the composition or makeup of someone or something, especially in terms of its physical or structural arrangement

constitución, composición

constitución, composición

Ex: His resilient constitution enabled him to withstand the rigorous training. 
impression
impression
[Sustantivo]

a symbol or mark made by pressing or stamping onto a surface

huella, marca

huella, marca

Ex: The artist's signature left a unique impression on the canvas, distinguishing it from others. 
game
game
[Sustantivo]

wild animals or birds that are hunted for food or sport

caza

caza

Ex: Hunting game requires patience and skill. 
drag
drag
[Sustantivo]

the force exerted on an object moving through a fluid that opposes its motion

arrastre, resistencia aerodinámica

arrastre, resistencia aerodinámica

Ex: Aircraft are designed with smooth surfaces to reduce air drag. 
draft
draft
[Sustantivo]

a flow of air, often caused by temperature differences or ventilation

corriente de aire, flujo de aire

corriente de aire, flujo de aire

Ex: Sitting near the air vent, he felt a draft of cold air every time the air conditioner turned on. 
draw
draw
[Sustantivo]

a performer or attraction that greatly appeals to audiences, resulting in the attraction of large crowds to an event or venue

atracción, reclamo

atracción, reclamo

Ex: The comedian's humor made him a major draw at the comedy club, with audiences eagerly anticipating his performances. 
cause
cause
[Sustantivo]

a sequence of actions or efforts directed towards advancing a principle or achieving a specific objective

causa, motivo

causa, motivo

Ex: She dedicated her life to the cause of promoting education for girls in developing countries. 
gulf
gulf
[Sustantivo]

a big difference that is hard to overcome, especially because of a lack of understanding

abismo, brecha

abismo, brecha

Ex: The misunderstanding created a gulf between the teacher and the students. 
bill
bill
[Sustantivo]

the projecting mouthpart of a bird used for feeding or preening

pico

pico

Ex: The pelican's long bill can hold a large catch of fish. 
plot
plot
[Sustantivo]

a small area of land intended or marked for a particular use such as gardening

parcela

parcela

Ex: Each community member was given a plot to grow their own flowers. 
propagation
propagation
[Sustantivo]

the way a wave travels through a medium

propagación, transmisión

propagación, transmisión

Ex: Understanding the propagation of light is crucial for designing better optical lenses. 

Entender la propagación de la luz es crucial para diseñar mejores lentes ópticos.

carousel
carousel
[Sustantivo]

a moving belt at airports where passengers pick up their luggage

cinta transportadora, carrusel de equipaje

cinta transportadora, carrusel de equipaje

Ex: His suitcase came out on the carousel last. 

Su maleta salió última en el carrusel.

condition
condition
[Sustantivo]

a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.

afección, enfermedad

afección, enfermedad

Ex: Living with a mental health condition can be challenging, but many find support through therapy and community resources. 
vehicle
vehicle
[Sustantivo]

an object capable of carrying infectious agents and transmitting them between individuals

vehículo, vector

vehículo, vector

Ex: Coins exchanged during transactions can serve as vehicles for bacterial transmission. 
means
means
[Sustantivo]

an instrument or method used to achieve a specific end or goal

medio, método

medio, método

Ex: Diplomacy is a means to resolve international conflicts peacefully. 
discipline
discipline
[Sustantivo]

a field of study that is typically taught in a university

disciplina

disciplina

Ex: She pursued a career in physics, a discipline that explores the fundamental laws of nature and the universe. 
impact
impact
[Sustantivo]

the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another

impacto, choque

impacto, choque

Ex: The boxer's punch made a strong impact against his opponent's defense. 
response
response
[Sustantivo]

a physical or emotional reaction that happens as a result of a specific situation or event

respuesta, reacción

respuesta, reacción

Ex: Fear is a natural response to danger. 
province
province
[Sustantivo]

the specific area or domain where one's actions, authority, or expertise are appropriate or effective

dominio, ámbito de competencia

dominio, ámbito de competencia

Ex: The artist's province extends to painting and sculpture. 
expression
expression
[Sustantivo]

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

expresión

expresión

Ex: The teacher's stern expression quickly silenced the noisy classroom. 
adoption
adoption
[Sustantivo]

the legal process of taking another person's child into one's family and raising them as one's own

adopción

adopción

Ex: Sarah was placed for adoption shortly after birth. 
tenor
tenor
[Sustantivo]

the consistent course or pattern of a person's life and activities

el tenor, el curso

el tenor, el curso

Ex: The tenor of his existence was marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and innovation. 

El tenor de su existencia estuvo marcado por una búsqueda implacable de conocimiento e innovación.

crest
crest
[Sustantivo]

a symbol or design used in medieval times to decorate a helmet, often representing a family or knightly order

cresta, emblema

cresta, emblema

Ex: The crest of the noble house featured a soaring eagle, symbolizing power and freedom. 

El blasón de la casa noble presentaba un águila en vuelo, simbolizando poder y libertad.

to celebrate

to elevate or accord significant social importance to someone or something through public recognition or acknowledgment

celebrar, honrar

celebrar, honrar

Ex: Scholars celebrate groundbreaking research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge. 
to maintain

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid

mantener

mantener

Ex: The scientist maintains that climate change is a significant threat that needs immediate attention. 

El científico mantiene que el cambio climático es una amenaza significativa que necesita atención inmediata.

to subject
to subject
[Verbo]

to make someone experience something unpleasant

someter

someter

Ex: The economic downturn subjected many small businesses to financial challenges and closures. 
to promote
to promote
[Verbo]

to help or support the progress or development of something

apoyer

apoyer

Ex: The government launched a campaign to promote environmental conservation and sustainability. 
to convert
to convert
[Verbo]

to change into a different form or to change into something with a different use

transformarse

transformarse

Ex: The ottoman in the study converts into a twin-size sleeper, offering a convenient sleeping option for guests. 
to portray
to portray
[Verbo]

to perform the role of a particular character in a play, movie, or television production

interpretar

interpretar

Ex: He was chosen to portray the famous scientist in the film. 
to convey
to convey
[Verbo]

to serve as a means of expressing or communicating a feeling, idea, quality, or impression

expresar

expresar

Ex: His tone conveyed disappointment even though his words were polite. 
to deliver
to deliver
[Verbo]

to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner

pronunciar, entregar

pronunciar, entregar

Ex: She delivered a powerful presentation on climate change, urging the audience to take action. 
to contract

to get infected by a disease or virus

contraer

contraer

Ex: Many individuals unknowingly contract Lyme disease from tick bites while spending time outdoors. 
to occur
to occur
[Verbo]

to be present or found in a particular place

encontrarse, estar presente

encontrarse, estar presente

Ex: The disease tends to occur more frequently in older adults. 
to determine

to settle or establish something with finality and authority

determinar, establecer

determinar, establecer

Ex: The government determined the new tax rates for the coming year. 
to display
to display
[Verbo]

to demonstrate a particular quality, feeling, skill, etc.

demostrar

demostrar

Ex: The athlete's skillful display on the field earned admiration from fans and teammates alike. 
to people
to people
[Verbo]

to gather individuals closely together in large numbers

aglomerar, poblar

aglomerar, poblar

Ex: The company's expansion strategy aimed to people the office with skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds. 
to level
to level
[Verbo]

to aim or direct a weapon at a target

apuntar, dirigir

apuntar, dirigir

Ex: The hunter leveled his shotgun at the flying duck, tracking its movement with practiced precision. 
to inspire
to inspire
[Verbo]

to cause someone to feel a particular emotion or reaction

evocar

evocar

Ex: His courage inspired admiration among his colleagues. 
to discount

to ignore or dismiss something, refusing to consider or give attention to it

ignorar, descartar

ignorar, descartar

Ex: She regularly discounts alternative viewpoints, limiting diverse perspectives. 
to relate
to relate
[Verbo]

to narrate or recount a story, event, or series of events

contar, relatar

contar, relatar

Ex: During the interview, the witness related the sequence of events with clarity. 
to treat
to treat
[Verbo]

to pay for or offer food, drink, or entertainment to someone as a gift or favor

invitar, agasajar

invitar, agasajar

Ex: After the long hike, they treated the group to cold drinks. 
to address
to address
[Verbo]

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

abordar

abordar

Ex: The government must address the rising unemployment rate. 
to wind
to wind
[Verbo]

to maneuver or direct something along a twisting or curving path

enrollar, serpentear

enrollar, serpentear

Ex: She carefully wound the hose around the garden reel after watering the plants. 
to afford
to afford
[Verbo]

to provide access to or give someone the opportunity to do something

permitir, brindar

permitir, brindar

Ex: His wealth afforded him the luxury of traveling around the world. 
to chart
to chart
[Verbo]

to organize and outline the components, steps, or details of a plan

trazar, planificar

trazar, planificar

Ex: The educational planner charted the curriculum for the academic year. 
to realize
to realize
[Verbo]

to make something tangible or actual from an idea or concept

realizar, materializar

realizar, materializar

Ex: They worked hard to realize the plans for the community park. 
to advance
to advance
[Verbo]

to propose an idea or theory for discussion

presentar

presentar

Ex: In the academic conference, the researcher advanced a groundbreaking theory that challenged existing notions in the field. 
to float
to float
[Verbo]

to suggest an idea, plan, or proposal so that others can consider it

presentar, sugerir

presentar, sugerir

Ex: Daniel floated several possible solutions during the meeting. 
to arrest
to arrest
[Verbo]

to bring to a sudden halt

detener, parar

detener, parar

Ex: The new policy aims to arrest the decline in biodiversity. 
to regard
to regard
[Verbo]

to pay close attention to something by looking at it carefully

considerar, observar

considerar, observar

Ex: The artist regarded the sculpture from all angles to ensure its balance. 
to charter
to charter
[Verbo]

to hire or lease a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle for private or special use

fletar, alquilar

fletar, alquilar

Ex: The organizers plan to charter several buses for the event. 
to hail
to hail
[Verbo]

to originate or come from a specific place or region

proceder, ser originario

proceder, ser originario

Ex: The acclaimed chef hails from Italy, known for its culinary traditions. 

El aclamado chef procede de Italia, conocida por sus tradiciones culinarias.

to resonate

to be understood and have a strong impact or relevance

resonar, tener eco

resonar, tener eco

Ex: The artist’s work resonates with people who have experienced loss and longing. 

El trabajo del artista resuena con las personas que han experimentado pérdida y anhelo.

pastoral
pastoral
[Adjetivo]

related to the lifestyle, traditions, or environment of herdsmen, typically associated with raising sheep or cattle

pastoral, relacionado con los pastores

pastoral, relacionado con los pastores

Ex: The pastoral scenes in the painting captured the tranquility of countryside living. 

Las escenas pastorales en la pintura capturaron la tranquilidad de la vida en el campo.

acute
acute
[Adjetivo]

(of a sense or perception) extremely sensitive or highly developed

agudo

agudo

Ex: Owls rely on acute vision and hearing when hunting at night. 
fine
fine
[Adjetivo]

(of a texture) having substances made of tiny particles

fino, delicado

fino, delicado

Ex: The sand on the beach was fine and soft, perfect for building sandcastles. 
intimate
intimate
[Adjetivo]

based on detailed and thorough knowledge gained through close study or experience

profundo, íntimo

profundo, íntimo

Ex: Years of research gave Daniel an intimate knowledge of the subject. 
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