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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 27

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[Adjectif]

considered to be of small importance or value

insignifiant, sans valeur

insignifiant, sans valeur

Ex: The politician's opponents tried to discredit him with picayune accusations that had no basis in reality.Les adversaires du politicien ont tenté de le discréditer avec des accusations **mesquines** qui n'avaient aucun fondement dans la réalité.

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extremely important, to the point that it is not allowed to be condemned or changed

sacro-saint

sacro-saint

Ex: The principle of freedom of speech was seen as sacrosanct in the democratic society.Le principe de la liberté d'expression était considéré comme **sacrosaint** dans la société démocratique.

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[Adjectif]

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

clair, limpide

clair, limpide

Ex: The limpid harmony of the choir provided a beautiful and straightforward listening experience for the audience .L'harmonie **limpide** du chœur a offert une expérience d'écoute belle et simple au public.

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[Adjectif]

suggesting or indicating evil, harm, or danger

malveillant, malfaisant

malveillant, malfaisant

Ex: The sinister plot to defraud investors was eventually exposed by whistleblowers .Le complot **sinistre** pour escroquer les investisseurs a finalement été révélé par des lanceurs d'alerte.

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[Adjectif]

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

borné, obtus

borné, obtus

Ex: In the face of societal evolution , hidebound attitudes often prove resistant to change .Face à l'évolution de la société, les attitudes **étroites d'esprit** se révèlent souvent résistantes au changement.

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[Adjectif]

displaying simplicity, immaturity, or inexperience

immature, puéril, naïf, simpliste

immature, puéril, naïf, simpliste

Ex: The novel was criticized for its jejune plot and characters, lacking the depth expected from a mature author.Le roman a été critiqué pour son intrigue et ses personnages **simplistes**, manquant de la profondeur attendue d'un auteur mature.

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[Adjectif]

sluggish or falling behind in progress, development, or pace compared to others

traînard

traînard

Ex: The laggard response from the government hindered effective disaster relief efforts.La réponse **lente** du gouvernement a entravé les efforts efficaces de secours en cas de catastrophe.

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playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

saccadé, haché

saccadé, haché

Ex: The conductor emphasized the staccato passages, creating a sense of urgency in the music.

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[Adjectif]

passed away or deceased

défunt, disparu

défunt, disparu

Ex: Despite his advanced age , he continued to live independently until he became defunct last year .Malgré son âge avancé, il a continué à vivre de manière indépendante jusqu'à ce qu'il soit **décédé** l'année dernière.

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[Adjectif]

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

placide, calme, serein

placide, calme, serein

Ex: His placid nature allowed him to handle the unexpected challenges with ease .Sa nature **placide** lui a permis de faire face aux défis inattendus avec facilité.

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feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

calme

calme

Ex: His tranquil demeanor helped calm those around him during the stressful situation.Son comportement **tranquille** a aidé à calmer ceux qui l'entouraient pendant la situation stressante.

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[Adjectif]

lacking courage or integrity in one's actions

lâche

lâche

Ex: He recoiled from the dastard attack, his trust shattered by the betrayal.Il a reculé devant l'attaque **lâche**, sa confiance brisée par la trahison.

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[Adjectif]

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

morne, maussade, sombre

morne, maussade, sombre

Ex: The bleak sky signaled an incoming storm .Le ciel **morne** signalait une tempête imminente.

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[Adjectif]

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

fou furieux, folle furieuse

fou furieux, folle furieuse

Ex: After losing the game , the berserk player smashed his racket on the ground .Après avoir perdu le match, le joueur **fou furieux** a fracassé sa raquette sur le sol.

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[Adjectif]

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.

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[Adjectif]

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

maigre

maigre

Ex: The job offer came with a meager salary that did not align with the candidate 's expectations .L'offre d'emploi était accompagnée d'un salaire **maigre** qui ne correspondait pas aux attentes du candidat.

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

opportun, propice

opportun, propice

Ex: The opportune weather conditions made it perfect for the outdoor wedding .Les conditions météorologiques **opportunes** ont rendu le mariage en plein air parfait.

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[Adjectif]

done spontaneously or without prior preparation

impromptu, improvisé

impromptu, improvisé

Ex: The impromptu visit from her old friend brought a smile to her face , reminding her of cherished memories from their youth .La visite **impromptue** de son vieil ami a fait apparaître un sourire sur son visage, lui rappelant des souvenirs précieux de leur jeunesse.

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