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Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 27

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picayune
[aggettivo]

considered to be of small importance or value

insignificante

insignificante

Ex: The politician's opponents tried to discredit him with picayune accusations that had no basis in reality.
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sacrosanct
[aggettivo]

extremely important, to the point that it is not allowed to be condemned or changed

sacrosanto

sacrosanto

Ex: The principle of freedom of speech was seen as sacrosanct in the democratic society.
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limpid
[aggettivo]

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

limpido

limpido

Ex: limpid harmony of the choir provided a beautiful and straightforward listening experience for the audience .
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sinister
[aggettivo]

suggesting or indicating evil, harm, or danger

sinistro, minaccioso

sinistro, minaccioso

Ex: sinister plot to defraud investors was eventually exposed by whistleblowers .
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hidebound
[aggettivo]

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

rigido, conservatore

rigido, conservatore

Ex: In the face of societal evolutionhidebound attitudes often prove resistant to change .
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jejune
[aggettivo]

displaying simplicity, immaturity, or inexperience

giugno

giugno

Ex: The novel was criticized for its jejune plot and characters, lacking the depth expected from a mature author.
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laggard
[aggettivo]

sluggish or falling behind in progress, development, or pace compared to others

lento, indietro

lento, indietro

Ex: The laggard response from the government hindered effective disaster relief efforts.
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staccato
[aggettivo]

a style of playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

staccato, staccata

staccato, staccata

Ex: The conductor emphasized the staccato passages, creating a sense of urgency in the music.
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defunct
[aggettivo]

passed away or deceased

estinto, defunto

estinto, defunto

Ex: Despite his advanced age , he continued to live independently until he defunct last year .
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placid
[aggettivo]

peaceful and calm, not easily excited, irritated, angered, or upset

placido

placido

Ex: placid nature allowed him to handle the unexpected challenges with ease .
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tranquil
[aggettivo]

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

tranquillo, sereno

tranquillo, sereno

Ex: His tranquil demeanor helped calm those around him during the stressful situation.
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dastard
[aggettivo]

lacking courage or integrity in one's actions

vigliacco, codardo

vigliacco, codardo

Ex: He recoiled from the dastard attack, his trust shattered by the betrayal.
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bleak
[aggettivo]

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

freddo, gelido

freddo, gelido

Ex: bleak sky signaled an incoming storm .
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berserk
[aggettivo]

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

frenetico

frenetico

Ex: After losing the game , berserk player smashed his racket on the ground .
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blase
[aggettivo]

bored or indifferent due to overexposure to worldly pleasures or experiences

blasé, indifferente

blasé, indifferente

Ex: Even the most thrilling roller coasters failed to excite him; he was utterly blasé about amusement park rides after years of frequent visits.
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meager
[aggettivo]

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

scarsissimo, esiguo

scarsissimo, esiguo

Ex: The job offer came with meager salary that did not align with the candidate 's expectations .
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opportune
[aggettivo]

(of a time) ideal for achieving a particular purpose or reaching success

opportuno

opportuno

Ex: opportune weather conditions made it perfect for the outdoor wedding .
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impromptu
[aggettivo]

done spontaneously or without prior preparation

improvvisato, spontaneo

improvvisato, spontaneo

Ex: impromptu visit from her old friend brought a smile to her face , reminding her of cherished memories from their youth .
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