Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 6

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anxious

[Adjetivo]

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

ansioso

Ex: He was anxious about traveling alone for the first time , worrying about navigating unfamiliar places .

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bilious

[Adjetivo]

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

bilioso

Ex: The strong smell of the seafood market made her feel bilious, causing her to quickly leave the area to get some fresh air .El fuerte olor del mercado de mariscos la hizo sentir **nauseabunda**, lo que la llevó a abandonar rápidamente el área para tomar aire fresco.

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devious

[Adjetivo]

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

taimado, artero

Ex: She employed devious tactics to manipulate the outcome of the vote .Ella empleó tácticas **astutas** para manipular el resultado de la votación.

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pious

[Adjetivo]

having strong faith in a religion and living according to it

piadoso

Ex: She was known for her pious devotion , attending church services every week without fail .Era conocida por su **devoción piadosa**, asistiendo a los servicios religiosos cada semana sin falta.

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brusque

[Adjetivo]

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

brusco

Ex: She found it challenging to communicate with him due to his brusque and dismissive attitude.Ella encontró difícil comunicarse con él debido a su actitud **brusca** y desdeñosa.

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grotesque

[Adjetivo]

very ugly in a strange or funny way

grotesco

Ex: The grotesque painting depicted a nightmarish scene with distorted faces and contorted bodies .La pintura **grotesca** representaba una escena de pesadilla con rostros distorsionados y cuerpos contorsionados.

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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

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chauvinistic

[Adjetivo]

displaying excessive patriotism or bias towards one's own country

chovinista

Ex: Despite growing up in a chauvinistic society , she actively challenged nationalistic biases and advocated for global cooperation and understanding .A pesar de crecer en una sociedad **chovinista**, desafió activamente los prejuicios nacionalistas y abogó por la cooperación y el entendimiento global.

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deist

[Adjetivo]

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

deísta

Ex: Despite its minority status , deist thought has had a significant influence on Western intellectual history .A pesar de su estatus minoritario, el pensamiento **deísta** ha tenido una influencia significativa en la historia intelectual occidental.

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futurist

[Adjetivo]

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

futurista

Ex: The futurist approach of the city planners aimed to create a dynamic urban environment capable of adapting to future needs and challenges .El enfoque **futurista** de los planificadores de la ciudad tenía como objetivo crear un entorno urbano dinámico capaz de adaptarse a las necesidades y desafíos futuros.

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brackish

[Adjetivo]

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

desagradable

Ex: The brackish aftertaste of the seafood dish lingered unpleasantly in his mouth long after the meal was finished .El regusto **salobre** del plato de mariscos persistió desagradablemente en su boca mucho después de terminar la comida.

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separatist

[Adjetivo]

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

separatista

Ex: The government cracked down on separatist activities , fearing the destabilization of the country 's unity .El gobierno reprimió las actividades **separatistas**, temiendo la desestabilización de la unidad del país.

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churlish

[Adjetivo]

rude, ill-mannered, or surly in behavior

grosero

Ex: The churlish attitude of the teenager towards his parents often caused tension in the household .La actitud **grosera** del adolescente hacia sus padres a menudo causaba tensión en el hogar.

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garish

[Adjetivo]

too bright and colorful in a way that is tasteless

chillón, llamativo, estridente

Ex: The artist 's use of garish colors in the painting was intended to provoke a strong reaction .El uso de colores **chillones** por parte del artista en la pintura tenía la intención de provocar una fuerte reacción.

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heathenish

[Adjetivo]

characteristic of non-Christians or those adhering to pagan religions

pagano

Ex: The historian studied the heathenish rituals of the ancient Celts , seeking to understand their religious practices and cultural significance .El historiador estudió los rituales **paganos** de los antiguos celtas, buscando comprender sus prácticas religiosas y su significado cultural.

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mawkish

[Adjetivo]

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

empalagoso

Ex: She found the sentimental music in the restaurant to be mawkish, preferring a more understated ambiance .Ella encontró la música sentimental en el restaurante **empalagosa**, prefiriendo un ambiente más discreto.

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peevish

[Adjetivo]

easily irritated, especially over trivial matters

malhumorado

Ex: Despite his peevish demeanor , she remained patient and tried to address his concerns calmly .A pesar de su actitud **irritable**, ella permaneció paciente e intentó abordar sus preocupaciones con calma.

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raffish

[Adjetivo]

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

desaliñado, extravagante

Ex: His raffish attire , complete with mismatched socks and a jaunty hat , set him apart from the more conservative crowd .Su atuendo **desaliñado**, completo con calcetines desparejados y un sombrero alegre, lo distinguía de la multitud más conservadora.

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waggish

[Adjetivo]

playful or mischievous in a humorous or teasing manner

gracioso

Ex: Despite his serious demeanor at work , he had a waggish side that emerged during social gatherings .A pesar de su semblante serio en el trabajo, tenía un lado **juguetón** que surgía durante las reuniones sociales.

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