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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.Los oponentes del político intentaron desacreditarlo con acusaciones **insignificantes** que no tenían base en la realidad.
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.El principio de la libertad de expresión era visto como **sagrado** en la sociedad democrática.
limpid
[Adjetivo]

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

transparente

transparente

Ex: The limpid harmony of the choir provided a beautiful and straightforward listening experience for the audience .La armonía **límpida** del coro proporcionó una experiencia auditiva hermosa y sencilla para el público.
sinister
[Adjetivo]

suggesting or indicating evil, harm, or danger

siniestro

siniestro

Ex: The sinister plot to defraud investors was eventually exposed by whistleblowers .La trama **siniestra** para defraudar a los inversores fue finalmente expuesta por denunciantes.
hidebound
[Adjetivo]

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

emperrado

emperrado

Ex: In the face of societal evolution , hidebound attitudes often prove resistant to change .Frente a la evolución social, las actitudes **rígidas** a menudo resultan resistentes al cambio.
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.La novela fue criticada por su trama y personajes **simplistas**, carentes de la profundidad esperada de un autor maduro.
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.La respuesta **lenta** del gobierno obstaculizó los esfuerzos efectivos de ayuda en casos de desastre.
staccato
[Adjetivo]

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 became defunct last year .A pesar de su avanzada edad, continuó viviendo de manera independiente hasta que **falleció** el año pasado.
placid
[Adjetivo]

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

plácido

plácido

Ex: His placid nature allowed him to handle the unexpected challenges with ease .Su naturaleza **plácida** le permitió manejar los desafíos inesperados con facilidad.
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.Su actitud **tranquila** ayudó a calmar a los que lo rodeaban durante la situación estresante.
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.Él retrocedió ante el ataque **cobarde**, su confianza destrozada por la traición.
bleak
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

desolado

desolado

Ex: The bleak sky signaled an incoming storm .El cielo **desolado** anunciaba una tormenta que se avecinaba.
berserk
[Adjetivo]

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

loco

loco

Ex: After losing the game , the berserk player smashed his racket on the ground .Después de perder el partido, el jugador **furioso** estrelló su raqueta en el suelo.
blase
[Adjetivo]

bored or indifferent due to overexposure to worldly pleasures or experiences

blasé

blasé

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 a meager salary that did not align with the candidate 's expectations .La oferta de trabajo venía con un salario **escaso** que no se alineaba con las expectativas del candidato.
opportune
[Adjetivo]

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

oportuno

oportuno

Ex: The opportune weather conditions made it perfect for the outdoor wedding .Las condiciones climáticas **oportunas** hicieron que fuera perfecto para la boda al aire libre.
impromptu
[Adjetivo]

done spontaneously or without prior preparation

improvisado

improvisado

Ex: The impromptu visit from her old friend brought a smile to her face , reminding her of cherished memories from their youth .La visita **improvisada** de su viejo amigo le sacó una sonrisa, recordándole los queridos recuerdos de su juventud.
Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6
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