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Comprensión del Examen ACT - Utilidad y Creación

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la utilidad y la creación, como "idear", "impracticable", "copia de seguridad", etc. que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACTs.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
accessory
accessory
[Sustantivo]

something extra that adds to the usefulness or effectiveness of another item

accesorio, complemento

accesorio, complemento

Ex: The car charger is a handy accessory for keeping devices powered during road trips. 
merit
merit
[Sustantivo]

the quality or worth of something, typically based on its excellence, value, or achievements

mérito, valor

mérito, valor

Ex: She received a scholarship based on her academic merit and extracurricular achievements. 
application
application
[Sustantivo]

the act of utilizing something effectively for a specific purpose or task

uso

uso

Ex: The application of fertilizer improved the crop yield. 
backup
backup
[Sustantivo]

(computing) a copy of computer data that can be used to restore lost or damaged data

copia de seguridad

copia de seguridad

Ex: It's important to create regular backups of your files to prevent data loss in case of a computer crash. 
makeshift
makeshift
[Sustantivo]

a thing that is used as an inferior and temporary substitute for something that is not available

arreglo provisional

arreglo provisional

Ex: They used a makeshift as a table during the camping trip, improvising with available materials. 
stopgap
stopgap
[Sustantivo]

a temporary solution or measure used to address an immediate problem or issue

parche, solución temporal

parche, solución temporal

Ex: The makeshift tent served as a stopgap until permanent shelters could be built. 
efficiency
efficiency
[Sustantivo]

the ability to act or function with minimum effort, time, and resources

eficiencia

eficiencia

Ex: Home renovations took less time with the contractor's efficiency in planning and order of tasks. 
uptake
uptake
[Sustantivo]

the process of absorbing, using, or taking in something, such as nutrients, information, or resources

absorción, asimilación

absorción, asimilación

Ex: The plant's efficient uptake of water and nutrients helped it thrive in the dry soil. 
remainder
remainder
[Sustantivo]

the part of something that remains after the main part has been used or taken away

resto

resto

Ex: After the meeting, only a small remainder of sandwiches was left on the platter. 
contribution
contribution
[Sustantivo]

someone or something's role in achieving a specific result, particularly a positive one

contribución, aporte

contribución, aporte

Ex: Employees are rewarded based on their individual contributions to the company's success. 
complementary
complementary
[Adjetivo]

useful to each other or enhancing each other's qualities when brought together

complementario

complementario

Ex: The two colors are complementary and create a harmonious contrast in the painting. 
to [be] instrumental in  {sth}

to be an important factor or contributor to a specific result

Ex: Her guidance was instrumental in the project's success. 
versatile
versatile
[Adjetivo]

(of things) able to be used or applied in multiple ways or for various purposes

versátil

versátil

Ex: A versatile wardrobe is essential for traveling, as it allows you to mix and match different outfits. 
interchangeable
interchangeable
[Adjetivo]

capable of being used or exchanged in place of one another

intercambiable, permutable

intercambiable, permutable

Ex: These two words are not completely interchangeable in formal writing. 
alternative
alternative
[Adjetivo]

available as an option for something else

alternativa

alternativa

Ex: They provided an alternative plan in case the weather turned bad. 
applicable
applicable
[Adjetivo]

relevant to someone or something in a particular context or situation

aplicable, pertinente

aplicable, pertinente

Ex: Please read the instructions carefully and fill out only the sections applicable to your situation. 
substitute
substitute
[Adjetivo]

acting as an alternative or replacement for something or somone else

sustituto, reemplazante

sustituto, reemplazante

Ex: The substitute teacher filled in admirably while the regular teacher was on leave. 
leftover
leftover
[Sustantivo]

a remaining portion of something, often used to describe food that has not been eaten or a material that has not been used up

sobras, restos

sobras, restos

Ex: We had leftovers from dinner, so I didn't need to cook today. 
appropriate
appropriate
[Adjetivo]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

adecuado, apropiado

adecuado, apropiado

Ex: Wearing casual attire is appropriate for a picnic. 
impractical
impractical
[Adjetivo]

not practical or feasible

impráctico, poco práctico

impráctico, poco práctico

Ex: Building a house on that cliff is an impractical idea. 
serviceable
serviceable
[Adjetivo]

able to be used effectively or put to practical use

utilizable, funcional

utilizable, funcional

Ex: Despite its age, the car remained serviceable for daily commuting. 
informative
informative
[Adjetivo]

providing useful or valuable information

informativo, instructivo

informativo, instructivo

Ex: The informative article offered insights into the latest scientific discoveries. 
to utilize
to utilize
[Verbo]

to put to effective use

utilizar, usar

utilizar, usar

Ex: The chef demonstrated how to utilize leftover ingredients to create a delicious meal. 
to implement

to apply or utilize a device, tool, or method for a specific purpose

implementar

implementar

Ex: The chef implements a new cooking technique to enhance the flavor of the dish. 
to deploy
to deploy
[Verbo]

to put into use or action

desplegar, implementar

desplegar, implementar

Ex: The company decided to deploy its new marketing strategy to increase brand awareness. 
to adopt
to adopt
[Verbo]

to accept, embrace, or incorporate a particular idea, practice, or belief into one's own behavior or lifestyle

adoptar, abrazar

adoptar, abrazar

Ex: The organization currently adopts eco-friendly policies to reduce its carbon footprint. 
to derive
to derive
[Verbo]

to get something from a specific source

derivar

derivar

Ex: She was able to derive valuable insights from her research on sustainable energy. 
to repurpose

to adapt or modify something for a different use or purpose than its original one

reutilizar, reciclar

reutilizar, reciclar

Ex: She repurposed old mason jars into stylish candle holders for the party decorations. 
to harness
to harness
[Verbo]

to use the power or potential of something effectively for a specific purpose

aprovechar, utilizar

aprovechar, utilizar

Ex: The team harnessed solar energy to power their remote research station in the desert. 
to manipulate

to skillfully control or work with information, a system, tool, etc.

usar hábilmente

usar hábilmente

Ex: She's able to manipulate complex data sets to extract meaningful insights for her research. 
to retrieve

to go and get back something that was lost or left behind

recuperar, recobrar

recuperar, recobrar

Ex: She had to retrieve her keys from the office after accidentally leaving them on her desk. 
to reclaim
to reclaim
[Verbo]

to get back something that has been lost, taken away, etc.

reclamar

reclamar

Ex: After years of legal battles, she finally reclaimed her family's ancestral land. 
to supersede

to take something or someone's position or place, particularly due to being more effective or up-to-date

sustituir

sustituir

Ex: The new company guidelines will supersede the outdated policies from last year. 
to overtax
to overtax
[Verbo]

to impose a heavy tax on something or someone

gravar excesivamente, imponer un impuesto pesado

gravar excesivamente, imponer un impuesto pesado

Ex: The new policy threatens to overtax middle-income families, who are already struggling with rising costs. 
to double
to double
[Verbo]

to serve two purposes or functions simultaneously

servir también

servir también

Ex: The new smartphone case doubles as a wallet, allowing for convenient storage of cards and cash. 
to exploit
to exploit
[Verbo]

to utilize or take full advantage of something, often resources, opportunities, or skills

explotar, aprovechar

explotar, aprovechar

Ex: The innovative chef knew how to exploit the diverse flavors of exotic spices to create unique and delightful dishes. 
to assemble

to make something by putting separate parts of something together

ensamblar

ensamblar

Ex: The team of workers assembled the furniture according to the provided instructions. 
to forge
to forge
[Verbo]

to make something from a piece of metal object by heating it until it becomes soft and then beating it with a hammer

forjar

forjar

Ex: Ancient warriors relied on skilled artisans to forge their weapons. 
to fashion
to fashion
[Verbo]

to create or make something by putting different parts or materials together

fabricar, elaborar

fabricar, elaborar

Ex: Artisans fashion intricate jewelry by combining various metals and gemstones. 
to construct

to create something by organizing and combining ideas or components in a logical and coherent way

construir, elaborar

construir, elaborar

Ex: The author constructed a compelling narrative by carefully weaving together multiple plotlines and character arcs. 
to found
to found
[Verbo]

to establish or set up the initial structure of something

fundar, establecer

fundar, establecer

Ex: The pioneers found a settlement on the frontier to cultivate new farmland. 
to generate

to cause or give rise to something

generar

generar

Ex: The artist's provocative work generated controversy and debate, challenging societal norms and perceptions. 
to spawn
to spawn
[Verbo]

to cause something to be created, particularly in large numbers

engendrar

engendrar

Ex: The new policy is expected to spawn numerous job opportunities in the tech sector. 
to contrive

to cleverly come up with an idea, theory, or plan using creative thinking

idear

idear

Ex: The detective contrived a clever plan to solve the mysterious case. 
to devise
to devise
[Verbo]

to design or invent a new thing or method after much thinking

inventar

inventar

Ex: The engineer devised a groundbreaking solution to the complex engineering problem. 
to trigger
to trigger
[Verbo]

to cause something to happen

provocar

provocar

Ex: The economic downturn triggered a series of layoffs within the company. 
to craft
to craft
[Verbo]

to skillfully make something, particularly with the hands

confeccionar

confeccionar

Ex: She crafts handmade jewelry, carefully assembling each piece with precision. 
to establish

to create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term

establecer

establecer

Ex: After years of planning, they finally established their own tech startup in Silicon Valley. 
to fabricate

to create or make up something, especially with the intent to deceive

inventar

inventar

Ex: The journalist lost her credibility when it was discovered she'd fabricate stories. 
to originate

to come up with or develop something new

crear, concebir

crear, concebir

Ex: She originated the concept for the new marketing campaign. 
to cradle
to cradle
[Verbo]

to be the birthplace or starting point of something significant

mecer, ser la cuna de

mecer, ser la cuna de

Ex: Ancient Greece is often said to cradle the foundations of Western philosophy and democracy. 
to launch
to launch
[Verbo]

to make a new product or provide a new service and introduce it to the public

lanzar

lanzar

Ex: The company will launch its new smartphone next week. 
to institute

to establish or introduce something, such as a policy or program

instituir

instituir

Ex: They instituted new safety protocols to prevent accidents. 
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