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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 6

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anxious
anxious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

ansioso

ansioso

Ex: She felt anxious before her job interview, worrying about whether she would perform well. 
bilious
bilious
[Adjetivo]

relating to or affected by nausea or vomiting, often associated with indigestion or gastrointestinal discomfort

bilioso

bilioso

Ex: The bilious feeling in her stomach after eating the rich, greasy meal made her regret indulging in such heavy food. 
devious
devious
[Adjetivo]

using crafty and clever methods to achieve goals or avoid negative consequences

taimado, artero

taimado, artero

Ex: His devious plan to avoid taxes was eventually discovered. 
pious
pious
[Adjetivo]

having strong faith in a religion and living according to it

piadoso

piadoso

Ex: The pious man donated a significant portion of his income to support religious causes. 
brusque
brusque
[Adjetivo]

abrupt or curt in manner or speech, often coming across as rude or impatient

brusco

brusco

Ex: The receptionist gave a brusque response to the visitor's question, leaving them feeling unwelcome. 
grotesque
grotesque
[Adjetivo]

very ugly in a strange or funny way

grotesco

grotesco

Ex: She recoiled in horror at the sight of the grotesque creature lurking in the shadows. 
picaresque
picaresque
[Adjetivo]

connected with a literary work or motion picture that deals with the adventures of a protagonist who is likable but has low morals

picaresco

picaresco

chauvinistic
chauvinistic
[Adjetivo]

displaying excessive patriotism or bias towards one's own country

chovinista

chovinista

Ex: His chauvinistic attitude towards his country led him to dismiss any criticism of its policies or actions. 
deist
deist
[Adjetivo]

pertaining to the belief in a supreme being who created the universe but does not intervene in human affairs

deísta

deísta

Ex: The deist philosophy emphasizes the existence of a creator deity who established natural laws governing the universe. 
futurist
futurist
[Adjetivo]

characterized by a forward-thinking or innovative approach towards the future

futurista

futurista

Ex: The company's futurist vision led them to invest heavily in cutting-edge technology. 
brackish
brackish
[Adjetivo]

having a distasteful or unpleasant taste, often due to a combination of saltiness and other impurities

desagradable

desagradable

Ex: The water from the old well had a brackish flavor, making it unappealing to drink. 
separatist
separatist
[Adjetivo]

advocating for or supporting the separation or independence of a particular group or region from a larger entity

separatista

separatista

Ex: The separatist movement in the region aimed to establish an independent state free from government control. 
churlish
churlish
[Adjetivo]

rude, ill-mannered, or surly in behavior

grosero

grosero

Ex: His churlish response to the waiter's polite inquiry startled those at the table. 
garish
garish
[Adjetivo]

too bright and colorful in a way that is tasteless

chillón, llamativo, estridente

chillón, llamativo, estridente

Ex: The garish decorations at the party clashed with the elegant atmosphere of the venue. 
heathenish
heathenish
[Adjetivo]

characteristic of non-Christians or those adhering to pagan religions

pagano

pagano

Ex: The ancient ruins bore traces of heathenish rituals performed by the indigenous tribes centuries ago. 
mawkish
mawkish
[Adjetivo]

excessively sentimental or emotional to the point of being insincere or nauseating

empalagoso

empalagoso

Ex: The mawkish love story in the movie left many viewers rolling their eyes at its unrealistic portrayal of romance. 
peevish
peevish
[Adjetivo]

easily irritated, especially over trivial matters

malhumorado

malhumorado

Ex: His peevish attitude made it challenging to have a pleasant conversation with him. 
raffish
raffish
[Adjetivo]

characterized by a carefree and slightly disreputable or unconventional style or appearance

desaliñado, extravagante

desaliñado, extravagante

Ex: She admired the raffish elegance of the vintage car, with its faded paint and slightly worn upholstery. 
waggish
waggish
[Adjetivo]

playful or mischievous in a humorous or teasing manner

gracioso

gracioso

Ex: His waggish sense of humor often lightened the mood during tense meetings. 
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