Competenze Lessicali SAT 4 - lezione 44

slightly sour or acidic, not strongly so, often describing a mild tanginess

too confident or proud in expressing oneself, in a way that is annoying to others

difficult to get along with and easily angered

having a rich and luxurious quality

eager to drink too much liquor

(of some plants or animals) having sharp, needle-like things on the surface of their body

sharing a common border or touching at some point

hard-working and productive

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

(of rocks) holding gold within

extremely evil or wicked, typically involving illegal or immoral actions

keeping the title of their former position after retirement as an honor, especially of a university professor

(of animals and plants) found and developed only in a particular place and not been brought from elsewhere

characterized by excessive ingratiation or flattery, often in a way that seems insincere or manipulative

sharing the same ancestor

done or happening naturally, without any prior thought or planning

noisy and full of energy

inclined to argue or provoke disagreement