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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 31

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SAT Word Skills 6
brunt
[nom]

main force of a blow

le plus fort de

le plus fort de

diorama
[nom]

a small-scale three-dimensional model or display depicting a scene, often enclosed within a glass case for viewing

diorama

diorama

Ex: The school 's history project required students to create diorama depicting a significant moment from World War II , encouraging them to research and recreate historical scenes with accuracy .

the probability or chance of something occurring

probabilité

probabilité

Ex: Despite likelihood of encountering challenges along the way , they remained optimistic about reaching their goal .
ruffian
[nom]

a violent or lawless person

voyou

voyou

Ex: The police apprehended ruffian after a high-speed chase through the city streets .
twinge
[nom]

an unexpected and quick feeling of a particular emotion, often a negative one

élancement, douleur

élancement, douleur

Ex: Seeing the happy couple gave her twinge of sadness as she remembered her past relationship .

the universe or the entirety of a complex system, seen as a larger entity encompassing all its parts

macrocosme

macrocosme

Ex: Contemplating macrocosm often inspires feelings of humility and wonder at the vastness of existence .
hydra
[nom]

a freshwater polyp with a cylindrical body and tentacles

hydre

hydre

Ex: In the ecosystem , hydra plays a role as a primary consumer , feeding on small organisms and contributing to nutrient cycling .
esprit
[nom]

a lively, quick-witted, or vivacious quality, often characterized by intelligence, wit, or charm

esprit

esprit

Ex: With his sharp mind and quick wit , he brought esprit to the team meetings that energized everyone present .
prefix
[nom]

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

préfixe

préfixe

Ex: The dictionary provided a list prefixes and their meanings to help with word formation and understanding .
retinue
[nom]

a group of attendants or followers, typically accompanying an important person

suite, cortège

suite, cortège

Ex: The presidential candidate traveled with a retinue of campaign staff and security personnel , reflecting the importance of the upcoming election .

a collection of live animals kept for exhibition, usually in a zoo or as part of a traveling circus

ménagerie

ménagerie

skillful tricks or sleight of hand performed as part of a magic or illusionist's performance

prestidigitation

prestidigitation

Ex: The magicianlegerdemain left the audience in awe as he seamlessly transformed a deck of cards into a cascade of colorful ribbons .
rondo
[nom]

instrumental music with a recurring theme often found in the final movement of a sonata or concerto

rondo

rondo

loam
[nom]

a fertile soil composed of a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay, ideal for plant growth

terreau

terreau

Ex: The florist filled the vase with loam soil before arranging the flowers, ensuring they would remain fresh and vibrant for as long as possible.

the relationship between two or more brothers

fraternité

fraternité

gambit
[nom]

a strategic action or remark that is used to gain an advantage, particularly in the early stages of a situation, game, conversation, etc.

gambit

gambit

Ex: The detectivegambit to mislead the suspect paid off during the investigation .
ballast
[nom]

anything that provides stability or balance, either literally or metaphorically, ensuring equilibrium or support

ballast

ballast

Ex: The principles of integrity and honesty served as ballast, guiding his decisions and actions with steadfastness .
mettle
[nom]

the spirit and resilience that allows one to carry on

courage

courage

vermin
[nom]

small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number

animal nuisible, vermine

animal nuisible, vermine

Ex: During the medieval timesvermin like fleas and lice were rampant and often spread diseases .
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