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Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 3

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SAT Word Skills 6
zany
[aggettivo]

amusingly unconventional and eccentric in behavior or appearance

stravagante, bizzarro

stravagante, bizzarro

Ex: The zany professor was known for his unconventional teaching methods, using props and costumes to bring his lectures to life and engage his students' interest.
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misty
[aggettivo]

(of eyes) slightly blurred or hazy due to tears

sbavato, velato

sbavato, velato

Ex: As she read the heartfelt letter , tears welled up in misty eyes , touched by the sincerity of the words .
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stingy
[aggettivo]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

avaro

avaro

Ex: stingy donor gave only a minimal amount , even though they could afford much more .
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wispy
[aggettivo]

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

sottile, effimero

sottile, effimero

Ex: The cat's fur was soft and wispy, giving it a delicate and ethereal appearance as it prowled through the garden.
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bawdy
[aggettivo]

humorously indecent or risqué, often dealing with topics considered taboo in polite society

osè, scabroso

osè, scabroso

Ex: The playbawdy dialogue and suggestive scenes caused a stir among the more conservative members of the audience .
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comely
[aggettivo]

(especially of a woman) having a pleasant and attractive appearance

aggraziato

aggraziato

Ex: The garden was filled comely flowers , their colors vibrant and petals delicate .
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testy
[aggettivo]

having a tendency to become easily irritated or annoyed

Ex: testy driver honked impatiently at the slow-moving traffic , venting his frustration with a series of angry gestures .
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weighty
[aggettivo]

very heavy

pesante, ponderoso

pesante, ponderoso

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crestfallen
[aggettivo]

feeling disappointed and sad, especially due to experiencing an unexpected failure

mortificato

mortificato

Ex: She crestfallen upon discovering that her artwork had been vandalized .
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oaken
[aggettivo]

made of or resembling oak wood

di quercia, in quercia

di quercia, in quercia

Ex: The knight's shield was emblazoned with a crest depicting a majestic oak tree, symbolizing strength and fortitude.
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sodden
[aggettivo]

thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid

zuppo, intriso

zuppo, intriso

Ex: Despite sodden conditions , they pressed on with their hike , determined to reach their destination before nightfall .
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arable
[aggettivo]

having the capacity to be used to grow crops

arabile

arabile

Ex: Arable farming requires land that is suitable for growing crops .
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corrigible
[aggettivo]

capable of being corrected, reformed, or improved

correggibile, migliorabile

correggibile, migliorabile

Ex: With patience and perseverance , even the corrigible habits can be overcome , leading to personal growth and development .
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edible
[aggettivo]

safe or suitable for eating

commestibile

commestibile

Ex: She decorated her cake edible glitter for a touch of sparkle .
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nimble
[aggettivo]

quick and light in movement or action

agile

agile

Ex: nimble cat leaped gracefully over obstacles in its path .
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tenable
[aggettivo]

able to be defended, justified, or maintained against criticism or opposition

sostenibile, difendibile

sostenibile, difendibile

Ex: In academic circles , only theories supported by empirical evidence and sound reasoning are tenable.
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viable
[aggettivo]

having the ability to be executed or done successfully

vitale

vitale

Ex: We need to come up with viable strategy to improve customer satisfaction .
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feral
[aggettivo]

describing animals that have returned to a wild or untamed state

ferale, selvaggio

ferale, selvaggio

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filial
[aggettivo]

pertaining to or characteristic of a son or daughter's duties, relationship, or respect towards their parents

filiale, di figli

filiale, di figli

Ex: In many cultures , there are traditions and customs that emphasize the importance filial piety and respect towards one 's parents .
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frugal
[aggettivo]

careful to not spend money in an unnecessary or wasteful way

frugale

frugale

Ex: frugal mindset encourages her to repair items rather than replacing them .
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