Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 15

relating to or resembling twilight

crepuscolare

pertaining to or relating to the eyes or vision

oculare

characterized by extreme opposition or contrast

polare, opposto

important or exceptional, as if it were as impressive as the stars in the sky

stellare, eccellente

consisting of a single cell, performing all necessary functions within that one cell

unicellulare

being young and behaving in a manner that displays one's inexperience or immaturity

senza barba

yellowish, sickly, or lacking in healthy color

giallastro, pallido

refraining from participating in sexual relations or marriage

celibe, casto

habitual, firmly established, and unlikely to change

incallito, inveterato

second to last in a sequence or series

penultimo, secondo ultimo

(mainly of ideas, opinions, or remarks) used so often that it no longer has the same effect, interest, or originality

banale

lacking vitality and strength or showing signs of extreme age

decrepito, senile

associated with superior status, privilege, or excellence

d'élite

having measurable limits or boundaries

finito, limitato

legally and officially authorized or approved by the law

lecito

containing an abundance of something

repleto

fixed, settled, or definite, without possibility of change or uncertainty

determinato, definito

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

ornato, decorato