Vocabularios

to rest with the body supported by the buttocks, often in a chair or on the ground

The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.

a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents

A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

To drink something slowly, taking only small amounts at a time.

A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.

Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.

The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.

free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault

to go down below the surface of something, especially water

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.

only one; not one of several

a person who sings, especially professionally

To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.

to make musical sounds with the voice, typically in a tune

Lean and muscular; strong and tough.

A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.

a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

with genuine feelings; honestly and truly

genuine and honest; free from pretense or deceit

from a particular time in the past until now

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

occurring or done at the same time

a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority

a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler

to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed

The state or process that occurs when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added.

The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week

slow and gloomy in mood

a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man

a liquid or semi-liquid substance used to add flavor to food

Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.

to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort

pretentious show of superficial knowledge

fierce, violent, or uncontrolled; cruel or brutal

a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences

Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.

to speak words or express thoughts aloud

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation

The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.

flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap

a tool with a sharp blade used for cutting wood or other materials

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

the process of saving money or resources for future use

Money that is kept for future use or investment.