Capitulo 2-3

Question 1

shrewd / clever / cunning / astute
She’s too shrewd to be deceived.

Answer 1

astuto/a
Es demasiado astuta como paraser engañada

Question 2

rear / back (indicating position)
subsequent / later (time order)
the rear exit
There was no change over the subsequent days.

Answer 2

posterior

la salida posterior
No hubo ningún cambio durante los días posteriores.

Question 3

to emphasize / stress / highlight
I’d like to emphasize a few important points (about the desk in the car)

Answer 3

destacar
Quisiera destacar algunos puntos importantes

Question 4

to stand out (emphasize oneself)
Laura stands out because of her artistic abilities.

Answer 4

destacarse
Laura se destaca por sus habilidades artísticas.

Question 4

charity
charity work
charitable projects

Answer 4

caridad
el trabajo caritativo / benéfico
las obras caritativas

Question 5

to get old
You will grow old faster if you are always stressed.

Answer 5

envejecer
Vas a envejecer más rápido si vives estresado.

Question 6

to put up with (tolerate) / to bear (withstand)
I can’t stand him; he’s really annoying.
That swing won’t bear your weight, John.

Answer 6

aguantar
No lo aguanto; es bien molesto.
Ese columpio no aguantará tu peso, John.

Question 7

treatment (medical)
treatment (behavior toward)

Answer 7

el tratamiento
el trato

Question 8

worthy / deserving (merits)

Answer 8

merecedor/a merecedores/as

Question 9

to experience
They must have experienced a sudden change of heart

Answer 9

experimentar
Deben haber experimentado un repentino cambio de corazón