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Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 21

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flaccid
[aggettivo]

lacking strength, often referring to muscles or tissues

flaccido, molle

flaccido, molle

Ex: As the illness progressed , her facial muscles grew flaccid, resulting in a noticeable loss of expression .
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convex
[aggettivo]

having a surface that is curved outward

convesso

convesso

Ex: The artist used convex mold to create the rounded sculpture .
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pliant
[aggettivo]

easily influenced or adaptable, often suggesting a willingness to comply or be molded by others

malleabile, flessibile

malleabile, flessibile

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derelict
[aggettivo]

having a poor condition, often because of being abandoned or neglected for a long time

abbandonato, degradato

abbandonato, degradato

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stark
[aggettivo]

completely bare or extreme, without any embellishment or disguise

desolato

desolato

Ex: stark simplicity of the design made it stand out among the more complex options .
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obese
[aggettivo]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

obeso

obeso

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .
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auburn
[aggettivo]

brownish-red in color, often used to refer to hair

fulvo

fulvo

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warlike
[aggettivo]

relating to military operations or tactics

bellico, militare

bellico, militare

Ex: The historian studied ancient civilizationswarlike tactics to understand their military strategies .
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devoid
[aggettivo]

entirely lacking or empty of a particular quality or element

privo, senza

privo, senza

Ex: The landscape devoid of any signs of life , with no plants or animals in sight .
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avid
[aggettivo]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

avido

avido

Ex: avid learner is constantly seeking new knowledge and skills to improve himself .
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adept
[aggettivo]

highly skilled, proficient, or talented in a particular activity or field

abile

abile

Ex: adept athlete excels in multiple sports , demonstrating agility and strength .
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nude
[aggettivo]

not having any clothing

nudo, nuda

nudo, nuda

Ex: The actor appeared in nude scene in the movie , portraying vulnerability and raw emotion .
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droll
[aggettivo]

amusing in an unconventional, whimsical, or quirky manner

bizzarro, strano

bizzarro, strano

Ex: Despite the seriousness of the meeting, he managed to inject a droll comment that eased the tension in the room.
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azure
[aggettivo]

having a bright blue color resembling the clear sky

azzurro

azzurro

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gallant
[aggettivo]

(of a man or his manners) behaving with courtesy and politeness toward women

sfarzoso

sfarzoso

Ex: gallant behavior towards women earned him the admiration of his peers .
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meek
[aggettivo]

gentle, submissive, or easily influenced, often lacking assertiveness or aggression

mansueto, umile

mansueto, umile

Ex: She appeared meek at first glance, but underneath her gentle exterior lay a steely resolve that propelled her to achieve great things.
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lurid
[aggettivo]

depicted in a violent manner, emphasizing the extreme nature of violence or brutality

sanguinoso, atroce

sanguinoso, atroce

Ex: The news report lurid footage of the riot , showing protestors and police engaged in brutal clashes on the streets .
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debonair
[aggettivo]

(particularly of a man) handsome, stylish and full of confidence

disinvolto

disinvolto

Ex: In the classic film, the debonair hero captivated audiences with his charisma.
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inland
[avverbio]

into or toward the interior of a country or region

dentro, verso l'interno

dentro, verso l'interno

Ex: The river inland, providing water for agricultural activities .
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