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picayune
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insignificante

insignificante

Disapproving
Informal

considered to be of small importance or value

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He wasted time arguing over picayune details instead of focusing on the main issue.
She dismissed the criticism as picayune complaints that didn't affect the overall success of the project.
sacrosanct
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sacrosanto

sacrosanto

extremely important, to the point that it is not allowed to be condemned or changed

limpid
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transparente

transparente

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

sinister
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siniestro

siniestro

suggesting or indicating evil, harm, or danger

hidebound
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emperrado

emperrado

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

jejune
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inmaduro

inmaduro

displaying simplicity, immaturity, or inexperience

laggard
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dilatorio

dilatorio

sluggish or falling behind in progress, development, or pace compared to others

staccato
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staccato

staccato

a style of playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

defunct
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difunto

difunto

passed away or deceased

placid
placid
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plácido

plácido

peaceful and calm, not easily excited, irritated, angered, or upset

tranquil
tranquil
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calmo

calmo

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

dastard
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collón

collón

lacking courage or integrity in one's actions

bleak
bleak
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desolado

desolado

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

berserk
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loco

loco

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

blase
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(desinteresado)

(desinteresado)

blasé

bored or indifferent due to overexposure to worldly pleasures or experiences

meager
meager
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exiguo

exiguo

Disapproving

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

opportune
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oportuno

oportuno

(of a time) ideal for achieving a particular purpose or reaching success

impromptu
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improvisado

improvisado

done spontaneously or without prior preparation

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Aprendiste 18 palabras de Lesson 27. Para mejorar el aprendizaje y revisar el vocabulario, ¡comienza a practicar!

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