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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 24

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leeward
[Adverbio]

in a direction or position away from the wind

de sotavento

de sotavento

Ex: By the time they realized, the dinghy had already drifted leeward, making it difficult to return to shore.Para cuando se dieron cuenta, el bote ya había derivado **a sotavento**, lo que hacía difícil regresar a la orilla.
quaint
[Adjetivo]

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

curioso

curioso

Ex: The town was filled with quaint cottages, each with its own unique charm.El pueblo estaba lleno de **pintorescos** cottages, cada uno con su propio encanto único.
forlorn
[Adjetivo]

not likely to happen or succeed

desesperado

desesperado

Ex: Despite his forlorn hope of winning the lottery, he bought a ticket every week.A pesar de su **esperanza vana** de ganar la lotería, compraba un boleto cada semana.
hirsute
[Adjetivo]

(of a man) shaggy and covered with a lot of hair

hirsuto

hirsuto

gauche
[Adjetivo]

having an awkward or impolite way of behaving due to a lack of social skills or experience

torpe

torpe

Ex: The presenter’s gauche mannerisms were distracting during the conference.Los manierismos **torpes** del presentador fueron distractores durante la conferencia.
dulcet
[Adjetivo]

sweet, soothing, or appealing to the senses

dulce

dulce

Ex: The garden was a sanctuary of dulcet beauty, with delicate flowers blooming in vibrant colors.El jardín era un santuario de belleza **dulce**, con flores delicadas floreciendo en colores vibrantes.
ribald
[Adjetivo]

vulgar, indecent, or coarse, often with sexual connotations

procaz

procaz

Ex: Her ribald comments at the dinner table left everyone blushing and speechless.Sus comentarios **obscenos** en la mesa dejaron a todos sonrojados y sin palabras.
lucid
[Adjetivo]

(of language) very clear and easy to understand

lúcido

lúcido

Ex: The contract was written in lucid language , leaving no room for misinterpretation .El contrato fue escrito en un lenguaje **claro**, sin dejar lugar a malinterpretaciones.
overt
[Adjetivo]

open, obvious, and easily observable, without concealment or secrecy

abierto

abierto

Ex: The teacher 's overt praise for her students ' hard work encouraged them to continue striving for excellence .El elogio **manifiesto** del profesor por el trabajo duro de sus estudiantes los animó a seguir esforzándose por la excelencia.
covert
[Adjetivo]

not displayed or acknowledged openly

encubierto

encubierto

Ex: The agent ’s covert actions were hidden from public view to ensure the mission ’s success .Las acciones **encubiertas** del agente se ocultaron de la vista pública para garantizar el éxito de la misión.
steadfast
[Adjetivo]

showing a consistent and unswerving commitment to a cause, person, or principle

firme

firme

Ex: Their steadfast love endured through trials, creating a strong and lasting bond.Su amor **firme** perduró a través de las pruebas, creando un vínculo fuerte y duradero.
bizarre
[Adjetivo]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

extraño

extraño

Ex: His bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .Su **extraña** colección de equipos médicos vintage, exhibida prominentemente en su sala de estar, ponía incómodos a los invitados.
bogus
[Adjetivo]

not authentic or true, despite attempting to make it seem so

falso

falso

Ex: The website selling cheap electronics turned out to be bogus, with customers receiving low-quality knockoff items .El sitio web que vendía electrónicos baratos resultó ser **falso**, con clientes que recibían artículos de imitación de baja calidad.
liege
[Adjetivo]

relating to or owing allegiance or loyalty, especially in a feudal context

feudal

feudal

Ex: She inherited vast estates from her liege ancestors, along with the responsibility to govern them justly.Heredó vastas propiedades de sus antepasados **señores feudales**, junto con la responsabilidad de gobernarlas con justicia.
reliant
[Adjetivo]

dependent on something or someone for support, assistance, or success

dependiente de

dependiente de

Ex: She realized she had become reliant on caffeine to stay awake during long shifts .Se dio cuenta de que se había vuelto **dependiente** de la cafeína para mantenerse despierta durante los turnos largos.
slipshod
[Adjetivo]

characterized by carelessness, lack of attention to detail, or sloppy execution

descuidado

descuidado

Ex: The slipshod handling of the project 's budget led to overspending and financial losses for the company .El manejo **descuidado** del presupuesto del proyecto llevó a un gasto excesivo y pérdidas financieras para la empresa.
rancid
[Adjetivo]

(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils

rancio

rancio

Ex: The rancid butter in the pantry had a strong, sour smell that was difficult to ignore.La mantequilla **rrancia** en la despensa tenía un olor fuerte y agrio que era difícil de ignorar.
prolix
[Adjetivo]

overly long and wordy, often to the point of being tedious

prolijo, largo

prolijo, largo

Ex: The lawyer's prolix presentation frustrated the judge, who requested a summary instead.La presentación **prolija** del abogado frustró al juez, quien solicitó un resumen en su lugar.
snide
[Adjetivo]

being indirectly offensive; typically through sarcastic or mocking remarks

malicioso

malicioso

Ex: He made a snide observation about her choice of vacation spot.Hizo un comentario **malicioso** sobre su elección de lugar de vacaciones.
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