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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 36

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dendroid
[Adjectif]

resembling or characteristic of a tree or its branching structure

arboricole

arboricole

Ex: dendroid frost patterns on the windowpane resembled delicate tree branches , formed by the frost 's crystalline growth .
arid
[Adjectif]

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

aride

aride

Ex: Arid regions are susceptible to desertification , a process where fertile land becomes increasingly dry and unable to support vegetation due to human activities or climate change .
fraught
[Adjectif]

accompanied by or involving something undesirable or troublesome

plein de, rempli de

plein de, rempli de

Ex: The negotiations between the two countries fraught with difficulty , with both sides unwilling to compromise on key issues .
ersatz
[Adjectif]

being an artificial, fake, or inferior substitute for something genuine or authentic

ersatz de

ersatz de

Ex: The painting was revealed to be ersatz masterpiece , created by a forger in an attempt to deceive art collectors .
rash
[Adjectif]

(of a person) tending to do things without carefully thinking about the possible outcomes

imprudent, irréfléchi

imprudent, irréfléchi

Ex: rash in relationships can strain friendships and create misunderstandings .
akin
[Adjectif]

having similar characteristics or qualities

semblable à, analogue à

semblable à, analogue à

Ex: The political ideologies of the two parties akin, both advocating for greater government intervention in the economy .
amiss
[Adverbe]

in a mistaken or incorrect way

mal, de travers

mal, de travers

Ex: Despite checking thoroughly, she couldn't identify what went amiss in the experiment.
devout
[Adjectif]

believing firmly in a particular religion

pieux, dévot

pieux, dévot

Ex: Despite facing challenges, he remains devout in his commitment to Islam, praying faithfully five times a day.
somber
[Adjectif]

dark and gloomy in color, especially gray or black

sombre

sombre

Ex: somber color scheme of the room created a solemn ambiance .
prim
[Adjectif]

neat, tidy, or immaculate in appearance or dress, often with an emphasis on modesty or conservatism

guindé, collet monté

guindé, collet monté

Ex: prim attire and impeccable grooming suggested a preference for tradition and refinement .
earnest
[Adjectif]

holding strong beliefs or opinions sincerely and seriously

sérieux

sérieux

Ex: earnest dedication to his work earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues .
gaunt
[Adjectif]

(of a person) excessively thin as a result of a disease, worry or hunger

décharné

décharné

Ex: The famine-stricken village was filled with gaunt faces and empty stomachs.
bland
[Adjectif]

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

ennuyeux

ennuyeux

Ex: bland wallpaper in the hotel room did nothing to make the space feel inviting or cozy .
galore
[Adjectif]

existing in great quantities

abondant

abondant

Ex: The market displayed galore fruits and vegetables, with vendors showcasing fresh produce from local farms.
avant-garde
[Adjectif]

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

avant-gardiste, d'avant-garde

avant-gardiste, d'avant-garde

Ex: In the realm of visual artavant-garde painters explore new forms of expression , pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques to create groundbreaking works that defy categorization .
obtuse
[Adjectif]

(of angle) greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees

obtus

obtus

Ex: The sailboat changed course, steering away from the rocks to avoid sailing into the obtuse angle formed by the cliffs.
Gordian
[Adjectif]

extremely complex or intricate, often implying a situation that is difficult to resolve or untangle

gordian

gordian

Ex: Even the most experienced gamers found themselves scratching their heads in frustration at gordian complexity of the puzzle .
sapid
[Adjectif]

having a pleasant taste or flavor

sapide

sapide

Ex: The artisanal chocolates offered sapid experience , with each bite revealing new and indulgent flavors .
vapid
[Adjectif]

lacking liveliness, interest, or spirit

fade, insipide

fade, insipide

Ex: The party atmosphere felt vapid and uninspiring, with guests struggling to find common ground.
aghast
[Adjectif]

feeling terrified or shocked about something terrible or unexpected

horrifié, atterré, accablé

horrifié, atterré, accablé

Ex: He was aghast when he learned about the sudden and unexplained disappearance of his colleague .
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