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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.
quaint
[Adjetivo]

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

curioso

curioso

Ex: The town was filled with quaint cottages, each with its own unique charm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
lucid
[Adjetivo]

(of language) very clear and easy to understand

lúcido

lúcido

Ex: The contract was lucid language , leaving no room for misinterpretation .
overt
[Adjetivo]

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

abierto

abierto

Ex: The teacherovert praise for her students ' hard work encouraged them to continue striving for excellence .
covert
[Adjetivo]

not displayed or acknowledged openly

encubierto

encubierto

Ex: The agentcovert actions were hidden from public view to ensure the mission ’s success .
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.
bizarre
[Adjetivo]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

extraño

extraño

Ex: bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .
bogus
[Adjetivo]

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

falso

falso

Ex: The website selling cheap electronics turned out to bogus, with customers receiving low-quality knockoff items .
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.
reliant
[Adjetivo]

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

dependiente de

dependiente de

Ex: She realized she had reliant on caffeine to stay awake during long shifts .
slipshod
[Adjetivo]

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

descuidado

descuidado

Ex: slipshod handling of the project 's budget led to overspending and financial losses for the company .
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.
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.
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.
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