Competenze Lessicali SAT 5 - lezione 29

lacking seriousness and respect on a serious matter in an attempt to appear humorous or clever

impertinente

potent and exuding power, influence, or impact

potente, forte

a large, black, and white bird belonging to the family of storks, found in Asia and Africa

adjutant, grande uccello nero e bianco

seeing things outside the reach or capability of natural senses

clairvoyant, preveggente

defiant and not willing to follow the rules or any kind of authority

recalcitrante, testardo

(of an act) clearly offensive, outrageous, or shocking

flagrante, evidente

being optimistic and behaving in a cheerful manner

galleggiante

showy and seeking attention through dramatic gestures or displays

flamboyant, stravagante

(of an animal) in a suspended or slowed mode of physical activity due to environmental conditions

dormiente, inattivo

being protected from or having a high degree of resistance to something, such as an infection or disease

resistente

reluctant to submit to an authority or follow rules

ribelle, indisciplinato

obviously and offensively loud or noisy

flagrante, ovvio

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

partinente

exerting power, influence, or dominance

regnante, dominante

surpassing what is needed or required, and so, no longer of use

ridondante

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

struggente

showing firmness in one's opinions and refusing to be swayed or influenced

inflessibile, fermo

devoid of even the smallest trace of bravery or courage

codardo, vigliacco