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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 39

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quasi
quasi
[Adjectif]

resembling or seeming to be something, but not fully or completely

quasi

quasi

Ex: The committee proposed a quasi solution, offering a temporary fix to the ongoing issue. 
austere
austere
[Adjectif]

simple in design or style and lacking embellishments

sévère

sévère

Ex: The office was decorated in an austere style, with minimal furniture and a monochromatic color scheme. 
stalwart
stalwart
[Adjectif]

loyal, reliable, and steadfast in one's support or actions

pilier, fidèle

pilier, fidèle

Ex: Despite facing numerous challenges, Sarah remained a stalwart supporter of her friend's endeavors, offering unwavering encouragement and assistance. 
buxom
buxom
[Adjectif]

(of a woman's body) full, rounded, and robust, implying physical vitality and wholesome attractiveness

bien en chair, plantureuse, gironde

bien en chair, plantureuse, gironde

Ex: The buxom farmhand carried baskets with ease and a smile. 
froward
froward
[Adjectif]

difficult to deal with, stubbornly contrary, or disobedient

obstiné, contrariant

obstiné, contrariant

Ex: Despite clear instructions, the froward child insisted on doing the opposite, causing frustration for the teacher. 
pluperfect
pluperfect
[Adjectif]

surpassing the highest level of perfection or completion

plus-que-parfait

plus-que-parfait

Ex: The pluperfect organization of the event ensured that every detail was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. 
germane
germane
[Adjectif]

having the quality of being closely connected to the subject at hand in a way that is appropriate

approprié, pertinent

approprié, pertinent

Ex: The professor’s comments were germane to the topic of the lecture. 
fecund
fecund
[Adjectif]

highly fertile or productive

fécond

fécond

Ex: The fecund soil of the river valley consistently produced bountiful harvests for the farmers. 
deft
deft
[Adjectif]

having quick and skillful movements

adroit

adroit

Ex: The chef's deft knife skills were evident in the perfectly sliced vegetables. 
robust
robust
[Adjectif]

physically strong and healthy

robuste

robuste

Ex: Despite his advanced age, his robust health allowed him to hike long distances without difficulty. 
sparse
sparse
[Adjectif]

small in amount or number while also unevenly and thinly scattered

clairsemé, épars

clairsemé, épars

Ex: The vegetation on the hillside was sparse, with only a few bushes dotting the landscape. 
prima
prima
[Adjectif]

being of the highest quality or rank, often in performance or status

éminent

éminent

Ex: She delivered a prima performance, captivating the audience with her flawless acting and emotional depth. 
insipid
insipid
[Adjectif]

lacking in interest, excitement, or vitality

insipide

insipide

Ex: The novel received poor reviews due to its insipid plot and lackluster characters. 
lewd
lewd
[Adjectif]

indecent or offensive, often related to sexual matters

obscène

obscène

Ex: The comedian's lewd jokes offended many audience members, leading to complaints and controversy. 
inimical
inimical
[Adjectif]

not useful for friendly relations or mutual cooperation

hostile, ennemi, adverse

hostile, ennemi, adverse

Ex: His inimical attitude towards his colleagues made it difficult for them to trust him or work together effectively. 
pellucid
pellucid
[Adjectif]

expressed with exceptional clarity and transparency

pellucide, transparent, translucide

pellucide, transparent, translucide

Ex: The author's pellucid prose captivated readers, making even the most intricate ideas accessible to a wide audience. 
aboveboard
aboveboard
[Adjectif]

doing something honestly and legally, without any trickery

honnête, irréprochable

honnête, irréprochable

Ex: The company’s dealings were completely aboveboard, ensuring trust with clients. 
caitiff
caitiff
[Adjectif]

cowardly, base, or despicable

scélérat

scélérat

Ex: The caitiff behavior of the traitorous knight was met with scorn and disgust. 
remiss
remiss
[Adjectif]

failing to give the needed amount of attention and care toward fulfilling one's obligations

négligent

négligent

Ex: He was remiss in completing his assigned tasks on time. 
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