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Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 39

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quasi
quasi
[aggettivo]

resembling or seeming to be something, but not fully or completely

quasi, semi

quasi, semi

Ex: The committee proposed a quasi solution, offering a temporary fix to the ongoing issue. 
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austere
austere
[aggettivo]

simple in design or style and lacking embellishments

austero

austero

Ex: The office was decorated in an austere style, with minimal furniture and a monochromatic color scheme. 
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stalwart
stalwart
[aggettivo]

loyal, reliable, and steadfast in one's support or actions

fedele, incrollabile

fedele, incrollabile

Ex: Despite facing numerous challenges, Sarah remained a stalwart supporter of her friend's endeavors, offering unwavering encouragement and assistance. 
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buxom
buxom
[aggettivo]

(of a woman's body) full, rounded, and robust, implying physical vitality and wholesome attractiveness

formosa, florida

formosa, florida

Ex: The buxom farmhand carried baskets with ease and a smile. 
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froward
froward
[aggettivo]

difficult to deal with, stubbornly contrary, or disobedient

ostinato, ribelle

ostinato, ribelle

Ex: Despite clear instructions, the froward child insisted on doing the opposite, causing frustration for the teacher. 
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pluperfect
pluperfect
[aggettivo]

surpassing the highest level of perfection or completion

superando il più alto livello di perfezione o completamento, oltre la perfezione suprema

superando il più alto livello di perfezione o completamento, oltre la perfezione suprema

Ex: The pluperfect organization of the event ensured that every detail was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. 
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germane
germane
[aggettivo]

having the quality of being closely connected to the subject at hand in a way that is appropriate

pertinente

pertinente

Ex: The professor’s comments were germane to the topic of the lecture. 
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fecund
fecund
[aggettivo]

highly fertile or productive

fecondo, produttivo

fecondo, produttivo

Ex: The fecund soil of the river valley consistently produced bountiful harvests for the farmers. 
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deft
deft
[aggettivo]

having quick and skillful movements

abile

abile

Ex: The chef's deft knife skills were evident in the perfectly sliced vegetables. 
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robust
robust
[aggettivo]

physically strong and healthy

robusto

robusto

Ex: Despite his advanced age, his robust health allowed him to hike long distances without difficulty. 
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sparse
sparse
[aggettivo]

small in amount or number while also unevenly and thinly scattered

rado, sparso

rado, sparso

Ex: The vegetation on the hillside was sparse, with only a few bushes dotting the landscape. 
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prima
prima
[aggettivo]

being of the highest quality or rank, often in performance or status

eccellente, primo

eccellente, primo

Ex: She delivered a prima performance, captivating the audience with her flawless acting and emotional depth. 
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insipid
insipid
[aggettivo]

lacking in interest, excitement, or vitality

insipido, scialbo

insipido, scialbo

Ex: The novel received poor reviews due to its insipid plot and lackluster characters. 
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lewd
lewd
[aggettivo]

indecent or offensive, often related to sexual matters

osceno, indecente

osceno, indecente

Ex: The comedian's lewd jokes offended many audience members, leading to complaints and controversy. 
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inimical
inimical
[aggettivo]

not useful for friendly relations or mutual cooperation

ostile, antagonistico

ostile, antagonistico

Ex: His inimical attitude towards his colleagues made it difficult for them to trust him or work together effectively. 
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pellucid
pellucid
[aggettivo]

expressed with exceptional clarity and transparency

limpido, chiaro

limpido, chiaro

Ex: The author's pellucid prose captivated readers, making even the most intricate ideas accessible to a wide audience. 
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aboveboard
aboveboard
[aggettivo]

doing something honestly and legally, without any trickery

sincero

sincero

Ex: The company’s dealings were completely aboveboard, ensuring trust with clients. 
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caitiff
caitiff
[aggettivo]

cowardly, base, or despicable

vigliacco, spregevole

vigliacco, spregevole

Ex: The caitiff behavior of the traitorous knight was met with scorn and disgust. 
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remiss
remiss
[aggettivo]

failing to give the needed amount of attention and care toward fulfilling one's obligations

negligente

negligente

Ex: He was remiss in completing his assigned tasks on time. 
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