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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 18

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globose
globose
[Adjectif]

having a round or spherical shape

globulaire

globulaire

Ex: The cactus had globose green stems that stored water to survive in arid environments. 
jocose
jocose
[Adjectif]

characterized by a playful, humorous, or jesting manner

jovial, enjoué, gai

jovial, enjoué, gai

Ex: His jocose nature always lightened the mood during staff meetings, making them more enjoyable. 
lachrymose
lachrymose
[Adjectif]

tearful or prone to crying

larmoyant

larmoyant

Ex: The lachrymose scene in the movie brought tears to the eyes of many viewers. 
morose
morose
[Adjectif]

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

morose, sombre

morose, sombre

Ex: After receiving disappointing news, he became morose and withdrew from social interactions. 
ramose
ramose
[Adjectif]

branched or having many branches

ramifié

ramifié

Ex: The ramose oak tree spread its branches wide, providing ample shade on sunny days. 
canny
canny
[Adjectif]

shrewd, astute, and clever in their dealings or decision-making

astucieux, malin, rusé, futé

astucieux, malin, rusé, futé

Ex: His canny investment decisions allowed him to amass wealth steadily over the years. 
natty
natty
[Adjectif]

neat, attractive and fashionable

classe, chic

classe, chic

paltry
paltry
[Adjectif]

having little value or importance

négligeable

négligeable

Ex: The paltry excuse he provided for his absence was not convincing. 
pudgy
pudgy
[Adjectif]

slightly fat or chubby, especially in a cute or endearing way

potelé

potelé

Ex: The toddler had pudgy cheeks that everyone loved to pinch. 
wiry
wiry
[Adjectif]

having a lean and strong body

maigre et nerveux

maigre et nerveux

Ex: The wiry gymnast executed intricate routines with grace and precision, showcasing his strength and flexibility. 
coy
coy
[Adjectif]

shy, modest, or reluctant to reveal one's true feelings or intentions

évasif

évasif

Ex: She gave him a coy smile, not wanting to reveal her excitement too easily. 
brittle
brittle
[Adjectif]

lacking warmth or emotional flexibility, often indicating a cold or rigid demeanor

fragile, précaire

fragile, précaire

Ex: Her brittle tone indicated that she was still upset about the argument from earlier. 
fickle
fickle
[Adjectif]

unpredictable or likely to change

volage, changeant, inconstant

volage, changeant, inconstant

Ex: The desert winds were fickle, changing direction unpredictably and confounding travelers. 
hale
hale
[Adjectif]

enjoying good health and strength

en pleine forme, en pleine santé, bien portant

en pleine forme, en pleine santé, bien portant

Ex: The hale elder participated in outdoor activities, showcasing his robust health. 
supple
supple
[Adjectif]

slender and flexible, able to bend or move smoothly and with elegance

souple

souple

Ex: The dancer's supple movements held the audience spellbound. 
telltale
telltale
[Adjectif]

suggesting or indicating something, particularly something unnoticeable or secret

révélateur

révélateur

Ex: The telltale odor of smoke suggested that a fire had occurred in the building. 
cliched
cliched
[Adjectif]

lacking originality or freshness

stéréotypé, banal

stéréotypé, banal

Ex: The film was criticized for its clichéd plot twists that viewers had seen many times before. 
headstrong
headstrong
[Adjectif]

determined to do things in one's own way and often resistant to the opinions or suggestions of others

entêté, obstiné

entêté, obstiné

Ex: She was too headstrong to follow anyone’s advice. 
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