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Humanidades ACT - Conflicto y cumplimiento

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el conflicto y el cumplimiento, como "mediate", "abide", "raid", etc., que le ayudarán a dominar sus ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities

(of two ideas, opinions, etc.) to oppose each other

estar en conflicto

estar en conflicto

Ex: His actions conflict with his stated intentions .
to combat
[Verbo]

to fight or contend against someone or something, often in a physical or armed conflict

combatir, luchar contra

combatir, luchar contra

Ex: Governments must collaborate combat international terrorism .
to impose
[Verbo]

to force someone to do what they do not want

imponer

imponer

Ex: Parents should guide and support impose their career choices on their children .
to inflict
[Verbo]

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

infligir, imponer

infligir, imponer

Ex: The inflicted lasting trauma on the survivors .

to object to the legality or acceptability of something

recusar

recusar

Ex: The defendant decided challenge the validity of the evidence presented in court .

to treat someone unfairly or cruelly, often because of their race, gender, religion, or beliefs

perseguir, persecuir

perseguir, persecuir

Ex: The group persecuted for their unconventional lifestyle and beliefs .
to feud
[Verbo]

to have a lasting and heated argument with someone

pelear

pelear

Ex: The feuded over their inheritance after the parents passed away .
to contest
[Verbo]

to formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement

disputar

disputar

Ex: They filed paperwork contest the patent granted to their competitor .
to abduct
[Verbo]

to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

raptar

raptar

Ex: If the security measures fail , criminals will abduct more victims .
to protest
[Verbo]

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

protestar

protestar

Ex: The protested the charges against him , maintaining his innocence .

to cause the downfall or removal of rulers or leaders

derrocar, destituir

derrocar, destituir

Ex: The uprising aimed overturn the autocratic ruler and establish a more democratic system .
to subvert
[Verbo]

to cause the downfall of authority figures or rulers

subvertir

subvertir

Ex: The coup d'état subverted the existing government .
to invade
[Verbo]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

invadir

invadir

Ex: Governments around the world are currently considering whether invade or pursue diplomatic solutions .
to tussle
[Verbo]

to struggle or fight with someone, particularly to get something

pelearse

pelearse

Ex: Siblings tussled for control of the TV remote , each wanting to choose the channel .

to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

conspirar

conspirar

Ex: The political scandal involved high-profile conspiring to manipulate public opinion .
to coerce
[Verbo]

to force someone to do something through threats or manipulation

coaccionar

coaccionar

Ex: The manager coercing employees to work longer hours without proper compensation .

to force someone to act in a certain way

forzar, obligar

forzar, obligar

Ex: Social constrained them to conform to traditional gender roles .
to assail
[Verbo]

to launch a vigorous or violent attack on someone or something, either physically or verbally

atacar

atacar

Ex: The defense attorney tried assail the credibility of the key witness on the stand .
to bar
[Verbo]

to not allow someone to do something or go somewhere

prohibir

prohibir

Ex: The school barred students from bringing electronic devices into the examination room to prevent cheating .
to mediate
[Verbo]

to help end a dispute between people by trying to find something on which everyone agrees

mediar

mediar

Ex: The couple decided to enlist the services of a marriage counselor mediate their disagreements .
to appease
[Verbo]

to end or lessen a person's anger by giving in to their demands

calmar

calmar

Ex: Ongoing negotiations are currently aimed appeasing the concerns of both parties .

to defeat someone or something using superior strength, force, or influence

dominar, vencer

dominar, vencer

Ex: The security forces worked overpower the armed intruders and secure the area .
to defy
[Verbo]

to refuse to respect a person of authority or to observe a law, rule, etc.

desafiar

desafiar

Ex: The activists defying the government 's attempt to suppress freedom of speech .
campaign
[Sustantivo]

a set of actions organized in order to serve a political purpose

campaña

campaña

adversary
[Sustantivo]

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

adversario

adversario

Ex: The general planned his tactics carefully to counter the enemyadversary.
assault
[Sustantivo]

an act of crime in which someone physically attacks another person

agresión

agresión

Ex: assault was captured on surveillance cameras , providing crucial evidence for the investigation .
armament
[Sustantivo]

the military equipment and weaponry used by a country or military force

armamento

armamento

Ex: The arms manufacturer showcased its latest armament innovations, attracting interest from various military branches around the world.
onslaught
[Sustantivo]

a fierce and intense attack, often with the goal of overwhelming the opponent

ataque feroz, embestida intensa

ataque feroz, embestida intensa

Ex: In the final stages of the war , the combined forces launched a coordinated naval and onslaught, leading to the enemy 's surrender .
dissension
[Sustantivo]

disagreement or conflict within a group expected to collaborate

disensión

disensión

Ex: The political party , once united , was now torn dissension and infighting .
hostility
[Sustantivo]

behavior or feelings that are aggressive or unfriendly

hostilidad

hostilidad

Ex: He could sense hostility in her voice , even though she tried to remain calm .
nemesis
[Sustantivo]

a formidable opponent or persistent force that causes misery, defeat, or downfall

némesis, rival formidable

némesis, rival formidable

Ex: His arrogance was his nemesis, leading to his professional and personal downfall .
contention
[Sustantivo]

a state of heated disagreement, often coming from different viewpoints or interests

disputa, discusión

disputa, discusión

Ex: The historical account was a source contention among scholars .
incursion
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and brief attack to other territory, especially in large numbers and across a border

incursión

incursión

fort
[Sustantivo]

a strong building or area where soldiers stay to defend against enemies

fuerte, fortaleza

fuerte, fortaleza

Ex: fort was strategically positioned to guard the coastline .
confrontation
[Sustantivo]

a situation of hostility or strong disagreement between two opposing individuals, parties, or groups

confrontación, enfrentamiento

confrontación, enfrentamiento

Ex: The confrontation in the courtroom arose from conflicting testimonies of the witnesses .
raid
[Sustantivo]

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

incursión, asalto

incursión, asalto

Ex: The historical reenactment included a dramatic portrayal of a raid on a coastal settlement .
defenseless
[Adjetivo]

being without protection or means of defending oneself from harm or attack

indefenso, desprotegido

indefenso, desprotegido

Ex: The storm left many defenseless, exposing them to the elements .
disobedient
[Adjetivo]

refusing or failing to follow rules, orders, or instructions, often showing resistance to authority

desobediente

desobediente

Ex: The companydisobedient employee faced disciplinary action for not adhering to workplace policies .
combative
[Adjetivo]

eager or inclined to engage in fighting or arguing

combativo, belicoso

combativo, belicoso

Ex: The meeting quickly became tense due to combative remarks made by several attendees .
forcibly
[Adverbio]

with a significant amount of physical strength or authority

por la fuerza, forzosamente

por la fuerza, forzosamente

Ex: The suspect forcibly restrained by the security guards until the authorities arrived .
to abide
[Verbo]

(always negative) to tolerate someone or something

soportar

soportar

Ex: She caabide people who are consistently dishonest .
to comply
[Verbo]

to act in accordance with rules, regulations, or requests

cumplir

cumplir

Ex: Last month , the construction complied with the revised building codes .
to adhere
[Verbo]

to devotedly follow or support something, such as a rule, belief, plan, etc.

cumplir

cumplir

Ex: He adheres to the teachings of his faith and practices them devoutly.
to embrace
[Verbo]

to adopt or accept a particular cause, ideology, practice, method, or lifestyle as one's own

aceptar

aceptar

Ex: In order to stay competitive , the business embrace digital marketing strategies and expand its online presence .
compromise
[Sustantivo]

a middle state between two opposing situations that is reached by slightly changing both of them, so that they can coexist

intermedia

intermedia

Ex: The new agreement was compromise that took both cultural and legal perspectives into account .
resolution
[Sustantivo]

the act of resolving a problem or disagreement

resolución

resolución

Ex: After hours of negotiation , they finally reached resolution to the dispute .
reconciliation
[Sustantivo]

the act of becoming friendly with someone once more after ending a disagreement

reconciliación

reconciliación

submissive
[Adjetivo]

showing a tendency to be passive or compliant

sumiso

sumiso

Ex: submissive behavior in the relationship showed his willingness to prioritize his partner ’s needs over his own .
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