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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 24

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leeward
leeward
[Adverbio]

in a direction or position away from the wind

de sotavento

de sotavento

Ex: The sailboat is currently drifting leeward due to the calm winds. 
quaint
quaint
[Adjetivo]

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

curioso

curioso

Ex: She has a quaint way of speaking that’s both charming and eccentric. 
forlorn
forlorn
[Adjetivo]

not likely to happen or succeed

desesperado

desesperado

Ex: His forlorn attempt to fix the old car ended in failure. 
hirsute
hirsute
[Adjetivo]

having noticeable or excessive hair

hirsuto

hirsuto

Ex: The hirsute man had a beard that reached his chest. 
gauche
gauche
[Adjetivo]

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

torpe

torpe

Ex: His gauche comments at the dinner party made everyone uncomfortable. 
dulcet
dulcet
[Adjetivo]

sweet, soothing, or appealing to the senses

dulce

dulce

Ex: The gentle, dulcet hues of the sunset painted the sky with soft pastel colors. 
ribald
ribald
[Adjetivo]

vulgar, indecent, or coarse, often with sexual connotations

procaz

procaz

Ex: The ribald banter between the characters in the play shocked some of the more conservative audience members. 
lucid
lucid
[Adjetivo]

(of language) very clear and easy to understand

lúcido

lúcido

Ex: The author's writing style is known for its lucid descriptions and straightforward explanations. 
overt
overt
[Adjetivo]

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

abierto

abierto

Ex: His overt gestures of affection, such as holding her hand and kissing her forehead in public, demonstrated his love for her. 
covert
covert
[Adjetivo]

not displayed or acknowledged openly

encubierto

encubierto

Ex: During the meeting, she made a covert gesture to signal her colleague. 
steadfast
steadfast
[Adjetivo]

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

firme

firme

Ex: Despite facing challenges, she remained steadfast in her commitment to her goals. 
bizarre
bizarre
[Adjetivo]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

extraño

extraño

Ex: The bizarre sculpture in the park, with its surreal combination of animal and human features, intrigued passersby. 
bogus
bogus
[Adjetivo]

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

falso

falso

Ex: The website advertised bogus products that never arrived after purchase. 
liege
liege
[Adjetivo]

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

feudal

feudal

Ex: The knight pledged his liege allegiance to the king, promising to serve him faithfully in all matters. 
reliant
reliant
[Adjetivo]

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

dependiente de

dependiente de

Ex: She is reliant on her parents for financial support while studying. 
slipshod
slipshod
[Adjetivo]

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

descuidado

descuidado

Ex: The contractor's slipshod construction work led to numerous safety hazards in the building. 
rancid
rancid
[Adjetivo]

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

rancio

rancio

Ex: The rancid smell of the leftover bacon made it clear that it had gone bad. 
prolix
prolix
[Adjetivo]

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

prolijo, largo

prolijo, largo

Ex: The professor's prolix lecture left the students struggling to stay focused. 
snide
snide
[Adjetivo]

being indirectly offensive; typically through sarcastic or mocking remarks

malicioso

malicioso

Ex: His snide comment about her outfit was hurtful. 
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