Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 6

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anxious

[Adjectif]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

anxieux, nerveux

Ex: He was anxious about traveling alone for the first time , worrying about navigating unfamiliar places .

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bilious

[Adjectif]

relating to or affected by nausea or vomiting, often associated with indigestion or gastrointestinal discomfort

bilieux

Ex: The strong smell of the seafood market made her feel bilious, causing her to quickly leave the area to get some fresh air .L'odeur forte du marché aux poissons l'a rendue **nauséeuse**, la poussant à quitter rapidement les lieux pour prendre l'air.

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devious

[Adjectif]

using crafty and clever methods to achieve goals or avoid negative consequences

rusé, retors

Ex: She employed devious tactics to manipulate the outcome of the vote .Elle a employé des tactiques **sournoises** pour manipuler le résultat du vote.

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pious

[Adjectif]

having strong faith in a religion and living according to it

pieux

Ex: She was known for her pious devotion , attending church services every week without fail .Elle était connue pour sa **piété**, assistant aux services religieux chaque semaine sans faute.

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brusque

[Adjectif]

abrupt or curt in manner or speech, often coming across as rude or impatient

brusque

Ex: She found it challenging to communicate with him due to his brusque and dismissive attitude.Elle a trouvé difficile de communiquer avec lui en raison de son attitude **brusque** et dédaigneuse.

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grotesque

[Adjectif]

very ugly in a strange or funny way

grotesque

Ex: The grotesque painting depicted a nightmarish scene with distorted faces and contorted bodies .Le tableau **grotesque** dépeignait une scène cauchemardesque avec des visages déformés et des corps contorsionnés.

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picaresque

[Adjectif]

connected with a literary work or motion picture that deals with the adventures of a protagonist who is likable but has low morals

picaresque

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chauvinistic

[Adjectif]

displaying excessive patriotism or bias towards one's own country

chauvin

Ex: Despite growing up in a chauvinistic society , she actively challenged nationalistic biases and advocated for global cooperation and understanding .Malgré avoir grandi dans une société **chauvine**, elle a activement contesté les préjugés nationalistes et a plaidé pour la coopération et la compréhension mondiales.

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deist

[Adjectif]

pertaining to the belief in a supreme being who created the universe but does not intervene in human affairs

déiste

Ex: Despite its minority status , deist thought has had a significant influence on Western intellectual history .Malgré son statut minoritaire, la pensée **déiste** a eu une influence significative sur l'histoire intellectuelle occidentale.

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futurist

[Adjectif]

characterized by a forward-thinking or innovative approach towards the future

futuriste

Ex: The futurist approach of the city planners aimed to create a dynamic urban environment capable of adapting to future needs and challenges .L'approche **futuriste** des urbanistes visait à créer un environnement urbain dynamique capable de s'adapter aux besoins et défis futurs.

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brackish

[Adjectif]

having a distasteful or unpleasant taste, often due to a combination of saltiness and other impurities

saumâtre

Ex: The brackish aftertaste of the seafood dish lingered unpleasantly in his mouth long after the meal was finished .L'arrière-goût **saumâtre** du plat de fruits de mer persista désagréablement dans sa bouche longtemps après le repas.

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separatist

[Adjectif]

advocating for or supporting the separation or independence of a particular group or region from a larger entity

séparatiste

Ex: The government cracked down on separatist activities , fearing the destabilization of the country 's unity .Le gouvernement a réprimé les activités **séparatistes**, craignant la déstabilisation de l'unité du pays.

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churlish

[Adjectif]

rude, ill-mannered, or surly in behavior

grossier, fruste

Ex: The churlish attitude of the teenager towards his parents often caused tension in the household .L'attitude **grossière** de l'adolescent envers ses parents a souvent provoqué des tensions dans le foyer.

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garish

[Adjectif]

too bright and colorful in a way that is tasteless

criard, voyant

Ex: The artist 's use of garish colors in the painting was intended to provoke a strong reaction .L'utilisation de couleurs **criardes** par l'artiste dans le tableau était destinée à provoquer une forte réaction.

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heathenish

[Adjectif]

characteristic of non-Christians or those adhering to pagan religions

païen

Ex: The historian studied the heathenish rituals of the ancient Celts , seeking to understand their religious practices and cultural significance .L'historien a étudié les rituels **païens** des anciens Celtes, cherchant à comprendre leurs pratiques religieuses et leur signification culturelle.

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mawkish

[Adjectif]

excessively sentimental or emotional to the point of being insincere or nauseating

mièvre

Ex: She found the sentimental music in the restaurant to be mawkish, preferring a more understated ambiance .Elle a trouvé la musique sentimentale dans le restaurant **mièvre**, préférant une ambiance plus sobre.

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peevish

[Adjectif]

easily irritated, especially over trivial matters

irritable

Ex: Despite his peevish demeanor , she remained patient and tried to address his concerns calmly .Malgré son comportement **irritable**, elle est restée patiente et a essayé de répondre à ses préoccupations calmement.

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raffish

[Adjectif]

characterized by a carefree and slightly disreputable or unconventional style or appearance

débraillé, fantaisiste

Ex: His raffish attire , complete with mismatched socks and a jaunty hat , set him apart from the more conservative crowd .Son accoutrement **débraillé**, avec des chaussettes dépareillées et un chapeau espiègle, le distinguait de la foule plus conservatrice.

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waggish

[Adjectif]

playful or mischievous in a humorous or teasing manner

facétieux

Ex: Despite his serious demeanor at work , he had a waggish side that emerged during social gatherings .Malgré son air sérieux au travail, il avait un côté **espiègle** qui apparaissait lors des rassemblements sociaux.

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