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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 27

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picayune
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

El director enfatizó los pasajes staccato, creando una sensación de urgencia en la música.

defunct
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
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
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
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
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
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
blase
[Adjetivo]

bored or indifferent due to overexposure to worldly pleasures or experiences

blasé

blasé

Ex: She felt blasé about fine dining after working in upscale restaurants for years.

Se sentía blasé con respecto a la alta cocina después de trabajar en restaurantes de lujo durante años.

meager
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
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
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.

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