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Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 21

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flaccid
flaccid
[aggettivo]

lacking strength, often referring to muscles or tissues

flaccido, molle

flaccido, molle

Ex: The patient's arm remained flaccid after the injury, unable to lift even the lightest of objects. 
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convex
convex
[aggettivo]

having a surface that is curved outward

convesso

convesso

Ex: The convex mirror in the hallway made the space appear larger than it actually was. 
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pliant
pliant
[aggettivo]

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

malleabile, docile

malleabile, docile

Ex: She was a pliant student, always eager to accommodate her teacher's instructions and feedback. 
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derelict
derelict
[aggettivo]

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

abbandonato, diroccato

abbandonato, diroccato

Ex: The derelict house had broken windows and a collapsing roof. 
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stark
stark
[aggettivo]

completely bare or extreme, without any embellishment or disguise

desolato

desolato

Ex: The stark contrast between the lush forest and the barren desert was striking. 
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obese
obese
[aggettivo]

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

obeso

obeso

Ex: Due to his sedentary lifestyle and poor diet, Tom has become obese. 
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auburn
auburn
[aggettivo]

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

fulvo

fulvo

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warlike
warlike
[aggettivo]

relating to military operations or tactics

bellicoso, guerresco

bellicoso, guerresco

Ex: The military strategist devised a warlike plan to counter the enemy's advances. 
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devoid
devoid
[aggettivo]

entirely lacking or empty of a particular quality or element

privo, vuoto

privo, vuoto

Ex: His speech was devoid of emotion, leaving the audience unmoved. 
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avid
avid
[aggettivo]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

avido

avido

Ex: He's an avid reader, spending hours immersed in books every day. 
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adept
adept
[aggettivo]

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

abile

abile

Ex: She is an adept pianist, captivating audiences with her virtuoso performances. 
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nude
nude
[aggettivo]

not having any clothing

nudo, denudato

nudo, denudato

Ex: The art class drew a nude model to practice figure drawing. 
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droll
droll
[aggettivo]

amusing in an unconventional, whimsical, or quirky manner

buffo, divertente in modo stravagante

buffo, divertente in modo stravagante

Ex: The comedian delivered a droll performance, blending clever wordplay with unexpected punchlines. 
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azure
azure
[aggettivo]

having a bright blue color resembling the clear sky

azzurro

azzurro

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gallant
gallant
[aggettivo]

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

sfarzoso

sfarzoso

Ex: He held the door open for her with a gallant gesture, showing respect for her. 
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meek
meek
[aggettivo]

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

mite, sottomesso

mite, sottomesso

Ex: The meek student quietly followed the instructions given by the teacher. 
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lurid
lurid
[aggettivo]

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

lurido, macabro

lurido, macabro

Ex: The documentary presented lurid images of animal cruelty in slaughterhouses, shocking viewers with the brutality of the meat industry. 
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debonair
debonair
[aggettivo]

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

disinvolto

disinvolto

Ex: He looked debonair in his tailored suit and polished shoes. 
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inland
inland
[avverbio]

into or toward the interior of a country or region

nell'entroterra, verso l'interno

nell'entroterra, verso l'interno

Ex: The city's population density decreases as you travel further inland. 
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