Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 36

resembling or characteristic of a tree or its branching structure

dendroide, arboricolo

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

arido

accompanied by or involving something undesirable or troublesome

carico di, pieno di

being an artificial, fake, or inferior substitute for something genuine or authentic

sostituto, finto

(of a person) tending to do things without carefully thinking about the possible outcomes

avventato

having similar characteristics or qualities

simile, analogo

in a mistaken or incorrect way

in modo errato, sbagliatamente

believing firmly in a particular religion

devoto, fervente

dark and gloomy in color, especially gray or black

cupo, triste

neat, tidy, or immaculate in appearance or dress, often with an emphasis on modesty or conservatism

curato, modesto

holding strong beliefs or opinions sincerely and seriously

sincero, serio

(of a person) excessively thin as a result of a disease, worry or hunger

scarno

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

blando

existing in great quantities

in abbondanza, abbondante

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

avanguardia

(of angle) greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees

ottuso, angolo ottuso

extremely complex or intricate, often implying a situation that is difficult to resolve or untangle

gordiano, estremamente complesso

having a pleasant taste or flavor

saporito, gustoso

lacking liveliness, interest, or spirit

insipido, vuoto

feeling terrified or shocked about something terrible or unexpected

inorridito