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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 27

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picayune
[Adjetivo]

considered to be of small importance or value

insignificante

insignificante

Ex: The politician's opponents tried to discredit him with picayune accusations that had no basis in reality.
sacrosanct
[Adjetivo]

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

sacrosanto

sacrosanto

Ex: The principle of freedom of speech was seen as sacrosanct in the democratic society.
limpid
[Adjetivo]

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

transparente

transparente

Ex: limpid harmony of the choir provided a beautiful and straightforward listening experience for the audience .
sinister
[Adjetivo]

suggesting or indicating evil, harm, or danger

siniestro

siniestro

Ex: sinister plot to defraud investors was eventually exposed by whistleblowers .
hidebound
[Adjetivo]

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

emperrado

emperrado

Ex: In the face of societal evolutionhidebound attitudes often prove resistant to change .
jejune
[Adjetivo]

displaying simplicity, immaturity, or inexperience

inmaduro

inmaduro

Ex: The novel was criticized for its jejune plot and characters, lacking the depth expected from a mature author.
laggard
[Adjetivo]

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

dilatorio

dilatorio

Ex: The laggard response from the government hindered effective disaster relief efforts.
staccato
[Adjetivo]

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

staccato

staccato

Ex: The conductor emphasized the staccato passages, creating a sense of urgency in the music.
defunct
[Adjetivo]

passed away or deceased

difunto

difunto

Ex: Despite his advanced age , he continued to live independently until he defunct last year .
placid
[Adjetivo]

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

plácido

plácido

Ex: placid nature allowed him to handle the unexpected challenges with ease .
tranquil
[Adjetivo]

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

calmo

calmo

Ex: His tranquil demeanor helped calm those around him during the stressful situation.
dastard
[Adjetivo]

lacking courage or integrity in one's actions

collón

collón

Ex: He recoiled from the dastard attack, his trust shattered by the betrayal.
bleak
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

desolado

desolado

Ex: bleak sky signaled an incoming storm .
berserk
[Adjetivo]

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

loco

loco

Ex: After losing the game , berserk player smashed his racket on the ground .
blase
[Adjetivo]

bored or indifferent due to overexposure to worldly pleasures or experiences

blasé, desinteresado

blasé, desinteresado

Ex: Even the most thrilling roller coasters failed to excite him; he was utterly blasé about amusement park rides after years of frequent visits.
meager
[Adjetivo]

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

exiguo

exiguo

Ex: The job offer came with meager salary that did not align with the candidate 's expectations .
opportune
[Adjetivo]

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

oportuno

oportuno

Ex: opportune weather conditions made it perfect for the outdoor wedding .
impromptu
[Adjetivo]

done spontaneously or without prior preparation

improvisado

improvisado

Ex: impromptu visit from her old friend brought a smile to her face , reminding her of cherished memories from their youth .
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