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SAT Word Skills 6
picayune
[Přídavné jméno]

considered to be of small importance or value

malomyslný, drobnohledný

malomyslný, drobnohledný

Ex: The politician's opponents tried to discredit him with picayune accusations that had no basis in reality.
sacrosanct
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely important, to the point that it is not allowed to be condemned or changed

sacrosanktní, posvátný

sacrosanktní, posvátný

Ex: The principle of freedom of speech was seen as sacrosanct in the democratic society.
limpid
[Přídavné jméno]

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

průzračný, jasný

průzračný, jasný

Ex: limpid harmony of the choir provided a beautiful and straightforward listening experience for the audience .
sinister
[Přídavné jméno]

suggesting or indicating evil, harm, or danger

zlověstný, nepříznivý

zlověstný, nepříznivý

Ex: sinister plot to defraud investors was eventually exposed by whistleblowers .
hidebound
[Přídavné jméno]

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

strnule tradiční, konzervativní

strnule tradiční, konzervativní

Ex: In the face of societal evolutionhidebound attitudes often prove resistant to change .
jejune
[Přídavné jméno]

displaying simplicity, immaturity, or inexperience

naivní, dětinský

naivní, dětinský

Ex: The novel was criticized for its jejune plot and characters, lacking the depth expected from a mature author.
laggard
[Přídavné jméno]

sluggish or falling behind in progress, development, or pace compared to others

pomalý, zaostávající

pomalý, zaostávající

Ex: The laggard response from the government hindered effective disaster relief efforts.
staccato
[Přídavné jméno]

a style of playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

staccatový, staccato

staccatový, staccato

Ex: The conductor emphasized the staccato passages, creating a sense of urgency in the music.
defunct
[Přídavné jméno]

passed away or deceased

mrtvý, neexistující

mrtvý, neexistující

Ex: Despite his advanced age , he continued to live independently until he defunct last year .
placid
[Přídavné jméno]

peaceful and calm, not easily excited, irritated, angered, or upset

poklidný, klidný

poklidný, klidný

Ex: placid nature allowed him to handle the unexpected challenges with ease .
tranquil
[Přídavné jméno]

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

pokojný, klidný

pokojný, klidný

Ex: His tranquil demeanor helped calm those around him during the stressful situation.
dastard
[Přídavné jméno]

lacking courage or integrity in one's actions

zbabělý, podlý

zbabělý, podlý

Ex: He recoiled from the dastard attack, his trust shattered by the betrayal.
bleak
[Přídavné jméno]

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

nepříjemný, chladný

nepříjemný, chladný

Ex: bleak sky signaled an incoming storm .
berserk
[Přídavné jméno]

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

běsnící, divoký

běsnící, divoký

Ex: After losing the game , berserk player smashed his racket on the ground .
blase
[Přídavné jméno]

bored or indifferent due to overexposure to worldly pleasures or experiences

otupělý, lhostejný

otupělý, lhostejný

Ex: Even the most thrilling roller coasters failed to excite him; he was utterly blasé about amusement park rides after years of frequent visits.
meager
[Přídavné jméno]

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

chudý, skromný

chudý, skromný

Ex: The job offer came with meager salary that did not align with the candidate 's expectations .
opportune
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a time) ideal for achieving a particular purpose or reaching success

opportunní, příhodný

opportunní, příhodný

Ex: opportune weather conditions made it perfect for the outdoor wedding .
impromptu
[Přídavné jméno]

done spontaneously or without prior preparation

improvizovaný, nepřipravený

improvizovaný, nepřipravený

Ex: impromptu visit from her old friend brought a smile to her face , reminding her of cherished memories from their youth .
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