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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 6 - Lección 30

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concise
concise
[Adjetivo]

giving a lot of information briefly and clearly

conciso

conciso

Ex: The newscaster delivered the headlines in a concise manner. 

El locutor entregó los titulares de manera concisa.

fetid
fetid
[Adjetivo]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

fétido

fétido

Ex: The rotting carcass of an animal emitted a fetid odor, attracting scavengers and insects. 

El cadáver en descomposición de un animal emitía un olor fétido, atrayendo a carroñeros e insectos.

serene
serene
[Adjetivo]

characterized by calmness, tranquility, and peacefulness

sereno

sereno

Ex: After a long day of hiking, she found herself in a serene meadow, surrounded by towering mountains and chirping birds. 

Después de un largo día de senderismo, se encontró en un prado sereno, rodeado de imponentes montañas y pájaros cantando.

dour
dour
[Adjetivo]

severe or stern in manner or appearance, often suggesting a lack of humor, warmth, or friendliness

adusto

adusto

Ex: The teacher's dour tone silenced the classroom as she began the lesson. 

El tono severo del maestro silenció el aula cuando comenzó la lección.

svelte
svelte
[Adjetivo]

(of a woman) elegant and slender in built

esbelto

esbelto

Ex: The svelte dancer moved with grace and precision across the stage. 

La bailarina esbelta se movía con gracia y precisión por el escenario.

slapdash
slapdash
[Adverbio]

in a rushed and careless manner

chapucero

chapucero

Ex: The repairs were done slapdash, leading to further damage and the need for additional work. 

Las reparaciones se hicieron de cualquier manera, lo que provocó más daños y la necesidad de trabajo adicional.

rapid
rapid
[Adjetivo]

occurring or moving with great speed

rápido, veloz

rápido, veloz

Ex: The rapid heartbeat indicated excitement or anxiety. 
lukewarm
lukewarm
[Adjetivo]

having a lack of enthusiasm or interest

tibio

tibio

Ex: Her lukewarm reaction to the news suggested that she wasn't overly impressed. 

Su reacción tibia ante la noticia sugería que no estaba demasiado impresionada.

tepid
tepid
[Adjetivo]

having a mild warmth that is closer to cool than hot

tibio

tibio

Ex: The swimming pool felt tepid in the early morning, neither refreshing nor warm. 

La piscina se sentía tibia en la madrugada, ni refrescante ni caliente.

crass
crass
[Adjetivo]

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or tact, often displaying vulgarity or rudeness

burdo

burdo

Ex: She was taken aback by the crass behavior of her coworker, who showed no regard for professional etiquette. 

Ella quedó desconcertada por el comportamiento grosero de su compañero de trabajo, que no mostró respeto por la etiqueta profesional.

trenchant
trenchant
[Adjetivo]

clearly defined or sharply outlined, like the distinct boundaries between two ideas or concepts

mordaz

mordaz

Ex: The artist's use of color created a trenchant contrast between light and shadow in the painting. 

El uso del color por parte del artista creó un contraste marcado entre la luz y la sombra en la pintura.

mundane
mundane
[Adjetivo]

characterized by a focus on practical or worldly affairs, rather than abstract or theoretical considerations

mundano, terrenal

mundano, terrenal

Ex: The scientist's research focused on solving mundane problems like improving agricultural yields rather than exploring abstract theories. 

La investigación del científico se centró en resolver problemas mundanos como mejorar los rendimientos agrícolas en lugar de explorar teorías abstractas.

jubilant
jubilant
[Adjetivo]

experiencing or expressing extreme happiness

jubiloso

jubiloso

Ex: After receiving the scholarship, Maria was jubilant, expressing her joy with hugs and grateful smiles. 

Después de recibir la beca, María estaba jubilosa, expresando su alegría con abrazos y sonrisas agradecidas.

stolid
stolid
[Adjetivo]

staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions

impasible

impasible

Ex: He gave a stolid performance, displaying little emotion. 

Dio una actuación imperturbable, mostrando poca emoción.

staid
staid
[Adjetivo]

dignified, respectable, and showing little or no excitement or change

serio

serio

Ex: The neighborhood's staid atmosphere was evident in its well-maintained lawns, quiet streets, and lack of nightlife. 

La atmósfera seria del barrio era evidente en sus céspedes bien cuidados, calles tranquilas y falta de vida nocturna.

spartan
spartan
[Adjetivo]

characterized by strict self-discipline, frugality, or simplicity

espartano

espartano

Ex: The coach's spartan training regimen pushed the athletes to their limits, instilling discipline and determination in every aspect of their lives. 

El régimen de entrenamiento espartano del entrenador llevó a los atletas a sus límites, inculcando disciplina y determinación en cada aspecto de sus vidas.

shrewd
shrewd
[Adjetivo]

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

astuto

astuto

Ex: The CEO's shrewd decision-making led to the company's success, even during economic downturns. 

La toma de decisiones sagaz del CEO llevó al éxito de la empresa, incluso durante las crisis económicas.

hoarse
hoarse
[Adjetivo]

having a rough, harsh, and weak voice, usually due to a sore throat or excessive use

ronco

ronco

Ex: His hoarse voice made it difficult to understand what he was saying. 

Su voz ronca hacía difícil entender lo que decía.

observant
observant
[Adjetivo]

very good at or quick in noticing small details in someone or something

observador

observador

Ex: The observant detective spotted a clue that led to the breakthrough in the investigation. 

El detective observador detectó una pista que condujo al avance en la investigación.

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