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Inglés y Conocimientos del Mundo para ACT - Mundo Natural

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el mundo natural, como "sequía", "canopia", "acicalarse", etc. que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACT.

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

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

presa

presa

Ex: The lion silently stalked its prey through the tall grass. 
rind
rind
[Sustantivo]

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

cáscara, piel

cáscara, piel

Ex: As the sun beat down, they relaxed on the beach, sipping on cold beverages with slices of lime rind floating on top. 
drought
drought
[Sustantivo]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sequía

sequía

Ex: The city imposed water restrictions because of the drought. 
gust
gust
[Sustantivo]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

ráfaga

ráfaga

Ex: A sudden gust of wind rattled the windows, causing the curtains to billow into the room. 
snowpack
snowpack
[Sustantivo]

the accumulation of compressed layers of snow on the ground in regions where snowfall is common

manto de nieve, capa de nieve

manto de nieve, capa de nieve

shrub
shrub
[Sustantivo]

a large woody plant with several main stems emerging from the ground

arbusto

arbusto

Ex: The garden was filled with colorful shrubs that bloomed in the spring. 
twig
twig
[Sustantivo]

a small and thin branch of a tree stemmed from another branch

ramita

ramita

Ex: The bird built its nest using twigs and leaves from the nearby trees. 
gravity hill
gravity hill
[Sustantivo]

a location where the surrounding landscape creates an optical illusion, making a gentle downhill slope appear as if it is an uphill slope

colina de la gravedad, colina gravitatoria

colina de la gravedad, colina gravitatoria

canopy
canopy
[Sustantivo]

the upper layer of trees in a forest that creates a dense cover with interlocking leaves; offering shade and shelter in the ecosystem

fronda

fronda

Ex: The canopy provided cool shade during our hike through the forest. 
avalanche
avalanche
[Sustantivo]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalancha

avalancha

Ex: Rescue teams were dispatched to the area after the avalanche. 
plume
plume
[Sustantivo]

a large, feathery structure or arrangement, typically found on birds, often used for display or flight

pluma, penacho

pluma, penacho

Ex: The peacock displayed its vibrant plume to attract a mate. 
wildlife refuge
wildlife refuge
[Sustantivo]

a protected area designated for the conservation of wild animals and their natural habitats

reserva natural, refugio de vida silvestre

reserva natural, refugio de vida silvestre

offspring
offspring
[Sustantivo]

the child or children of a particular person or animal

descendencia, cría

descendencia, cría

Ex: The lioness proudly watched over her offspring as they played in the sun. 
underbrush
underbrush
[Sustantivo]

the dense, low-growing vegetation beneath the canopy of trees in a forest, consisting of shrubs, bushes, and small plants

maleza, matorral

maleza, matorral

Ex: The hikers had to clear a path through the thick underbrush. 
burrow
burrow
[Sustantivo]

a hole that an animal digs in the ground to use as a shelter

madriguera, conejera

madriguera, conejera

Ex: The rabbit disappeared into its burrow, seeking refuge from the approaching storm. 
aquamarine
aquamarine
[Sustantivo]

a clear semi-precious gemstone consisting beryllium, with a light blue to green range of color

aguamarina

aguamarina

pelt
pelt
[Sustantivo]

the skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still covering it

piel

piel

Ex: The hunter proudly displayed the pelt of the wolf he had captured, its thick fur a testament to its strength and resilience. 
moisture
moisture
[Sustantivo]

the presence of liquid, typically water, in a state of wetness or dampness

humedad, mojadura

humedad, mojadura

Ex: After the rain, there was noticeable moisture on the leaves of the plants. 
blizzard
blizzard
[Sustantivo]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tormenta de nieve

tormenta de nieve

Ex: The blizzard made driving conditions hazardous. 
resin
resin
[Sustantivo]

a sticky, organic substance exuded by certain plants and trees, often used in varnishes, adhesives, and incense

resina, goma

resina, goma

Ex: The pine tree's resin was collected to make natural varnish. 
maw
maw
[Sustantivo]

the mouth, throat, or gullet, particularly of a carnivorous animal

fauces, garganta

fauces, garganta

poultry
poultry
[Sustantivo]

turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, etc. that are kept for their eggs and meat

aves de corral

aves de corral

Ex: The farm specializes in raising poultry for both meat and egg production. 
sapling
sapling
[Sustantivo]

a small and young tree

árbol joven

árbol joven

Ex: The forest was filled with many new saplings. 
progeny
progeny
[Sustantivo]

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

progenie

progenie

Ex: The scientist was excited to study the progeny of the genetically modified plants to see if the desired traits were passed on. 
vitality
vitality
[Sustantivo]

the capacity of living things for survival, growth, and sustained health

vitalidad, energía vital

vitalidad, energía vital

slumber
slumber
[Sustantivo]

a state of deep, restful sleep, often associated with peace and rejuvenation

sueño, reposo

sueño, reposo

Ex: The forest animals were in a state of slumber during the chilly winter months. 
luxuriant
luxuriant
[Adjetivo]

characterized by abundant and rich growth

lujuriante, exuberante

lujuriante, exuberante

Ex: The garden displayed luxuriant blooms in a riot of colors, attracting butterflies and bees. 
edible
edible
[Adjetivo]

safe or suitable for consumption as food

comestible

comestible

Ex: Make sure the meat is cooked enough to be edible. 
balmy
balmy
[Adjetivo]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

templado, cálido y agradable

templado, cálido y agradable

Ex: The balmy breeze rustled the leaves, bringing a sense of tranquility to the garden. 
hybrid
hybrid
[Adjetivo]

created through the breeding of two different species, varieties, or breeds

híbrido, cruzado

híbrido, cruzado

Ex: The hybrid rose combined the colors and fragrance of two distinct varieties. 
premature
premature
[Adjetivo]

(of a baby) born before completing the normal full-term pregnancy length

prematuro

prematuro

Ex: The twins were delivered at 30 weeks, making them moderately premature. 
to germinate

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

germinar

germinar

Ex: After a few days in the moist soil, the seeds began to germinate. 
to howl
to howl
[Verbo]

(of an animal such as a dog or wolf) to make a loud and prolonged sound or cry

aullar

aullar

Ex: The wolf howled at the moon, creating an eerie and haunting sound. 
to perch
to perch
[Verbo]

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

posarse

posarse

Ex: The robin perched on the windowsill, singing softly. 
to leach
to leach
[Verbo]

to extract or wash out soluble substances from a material by passing a liquid through it

lixiviar, lixiviar

lixiviar, lixiviar

Ex: Acid rain can leach calcium from concrete structures over time. 
to roost
to roost
[Verbo]

(birds or bats) to settle or rest on a perch or in a shelter for sleep or rest

posarse, descansar

posarse, descansar

Ex: The birds roost in the large oak tree every evening. 
to graze
to graze
[Verbo]

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

pastar

pastar

Ex: The sheep were allowed to graze freely in the meadow. 
to peck
to peck
[Verbo]

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

picotear

picotear

Ex: The chickens pecked at the scattered grains in the yard. 
to fell
to fell
[Verbo]

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

derribar, talar

derribar, talar

Ex: The lumberjack used an axe to fell the towering pine. 
to preen
to preen
[Verbo]

to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

acicalarse, arreglarse las plumas

acicalarse, arreglarse las plumas

to flutter
to flutter
[Verbo]

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

aletear, revolotear

aletear, revolotear

Ex: The butterfly's wings fluttered gracefully as it danced from flower to flower. 
to rear
to rear
[Verbo]

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

criar

criar

Ex: She dedicated her life to rearing her three children. 
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