Competenze Lessicali SAT 4 - lezione 48

based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

meretricio, ingannevolmente attraente

without water; especially without water of crystallization

anidro, senza acqua

not selective of a single class or person

promiscuo, non selettivo

equally skillful with each hand

ambidestro, abile con entrambe le mani

able to hold a large quantity

capiente, spazioso

extraordinary and serving as a warning or sign of future events, often suggesting something bad or threatening

portentoso

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

rumoroso, stridente

(of a disease) transmittable from one person to another through close contact

contagioso

having or showing cleverness, creativity, or skill

ingegnoso

lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained

licenzioso, dissoluto

false or deceptive, often misleading in appearance or claims

falso, ingannevole

exceedingly harmful

pernicioso, dannoso

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

gravoso

foolishly fond of or submissive to your wife

uxorioso, sottomesso alla moglie

excessively flattering and obeying a person, particularly in order to gain their approval or favor

ossequioso

having wisdom and good judgment

sagace

eager to start a fight or argument

pugnace

beyond the usual or ordinary, often causing amazement or admiration due to its exceptional nature

favoloso

existing as or having characteristics of a gas

gassoso, gassosa

experiencing or displaying an intense sexual interest

lascivo