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Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 6 - Lição 24

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SAT Word Skills 6
leeward
[advérbio]

in a direction or position away from the wind

a favor do vento, contra o vento

a favor do vento, contra o vento

Ex: By the time they realized, the dinghy had already drifted leeward, making it difficult to return to shore.
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quaint
[adjetivo]

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

pitoresco, exótico

pitoresco, exótico

Ex: The town was filled with quaint cottages, each with its own unique charm.
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forlorn
[adjetivo]

not likely to happen or succeed

desesperançado, improvável

desesperançado, improvável

Ex: Despite his forlorn hope of winning the lottery, he bought a ticket every week.
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hirsute
[adjetivo]

(of a man) shaggy and covered with a lot of hair

peludo, hirsuto

peludo, hirsuto

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gauche
[adjetivo]

having an awkward or impolite way of behaving due to a lack of social skills or experience

grosseiro, desajeitado

grosseiro, desajeitado

Ex: The presenter’s gauche mannerisms were distracting during the conference.
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dulcet
[adjetivo]

sweet, soothing, or appealing to the senses

doce, suave

doce, suave

Ex: The garden was a sanctuary of dulcet beauty, with delicate flowers blooming in vibrant colors.
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ribald
[adjetivo]

vulgar, indecent, or coarse, often with sexual connotations

riscado, vulgar

riscado, vulgar

Ex: Her ribald comments at the dinner table left everyone blushing and speechless.
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lucid
[adjetivo]

(of language) very clear and easy to understand

lúcido, clareza

lúcido, clareza

Ex: The contract was lucid language , leaving no room for misinterpretation .
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overt
[adjetivo]

open, obvious, and easily observable, without concealment or secrecy

aberto, óbvio

aberto, óbvio

Ex: The teacherovert praise for her students ' hard work encouraged them to continue striving for excellence .
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covert
[adjetivo]

not displayed or acknowledged openly

covertido, discreto

covertido, discreto

Ex: The agentcovert actions were hidden from public view to ensure the mission ’s success .
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steadfast
[adjetivo]

showing a consistent and unswerving commitment to a cause, person, or principle

firme, inabalável

firme, inabalável

Ex: Their steadfast love endured through trials, creating a strong and lasting bond.
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bizarre
[adjetivo]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

bizarro, estranho

bizarro, estranho

Ex: bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .
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bogus
[adjetivo]

not authentic or true, despite attempting to make it seem so

falso, fraudulento

falso, fraudulento

Ex: The website selling cheap electronics turned out to bogus, with customers receiving low-quality knockoff items .
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liege
[adjetivo]

relating to or owing allegiance or loyalty, especially in a feudal context

suserano, vassalo

suserano, vassalo

Ex: She inherited vast estates from her liege ancestors, along with the responsibility to govern them justly.
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reliant
[adjetivo]

dependent on something or someone for support, assistance, or success

dependente, confiável

dependente, confiável

Ex: She realized she had reliant on caffeine to stay awake during long shifts .
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slipshod
[adjetivo]

characterized by carelessness, lack of attention to detail, or sloppy execution

descuidado, impreciso

descuidado, impreciso

Ex: slipshod handling of the project 's budget led to overspending and financial losses for the company .
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rancid
[adjetivo]

(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils

rançoso, estragado

rançoso, estragado

Ex: The rancid butter in the pantry had a strong, sour smell that was difficult to ignore.
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prolix
[adjetivo]

overly long and wordy, often to the point of being tedious

Ex: The lawyer's prolix presentation frustrated the judge, who requested a summary instead.
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snide
[adjetivo]

being indirectly offensive; typically through sarcastic or mocking remarks

sarcastico, desdenhoso

sarcastico, desdenhoso

Ex: He made a snide observation about her choice of vacation spot.
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