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Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 6 - Lição 27

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picayune
picayune
[adjetivo]

considered to be of small importance or value

insignificante, irrisório

insignificante, irrisório

Ex: He wasted time arguing over picayune details instead of focusing on the main issue. 
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sacrosanct
sacrosanct
[adjetivo]

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

sacrossanto, inviolável

sacrossanto, inviolável

Ex: The family ritual was sacrosanct to her, holding deep personal and cultural significance. 
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limpid
limpid
[adjetivo]

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

límpido, claro

límpido, claro

Ex: The speaker’s limpid prose made complex ideas accessible to everyone in the audience. 
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sinister
sinister
[adjetivo]

suggesting or indicating evil, harm, or danger

sinistro, malévolo

sinistro, malévolo

Ex: His sinister schemes aimed to undermine his rival's reputation. 
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hidebound
hidebound
[adjetivo]

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

estreito, rígido

estreito, rígido

Ex: Despite the changing landscape of technology, some industries remain hidebound in their traditional methods. 
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jejune
jejune
[adjetivo]

displaying simplicity, immaturity, or inexperience

simplista, inexperiente

simplista, inexperiente

Ex: His jejune approach to the complex issue reflected his inexperience and lack of understanding. 
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laggard
laggard
[adjetivo]

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

atrasado, lento

atrasado, lento

Ex: Concerns arose for the teacher as the student's laggard pace became evident in their progress. 
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staccato
staccato
[adjetivo]

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

staccato, picado

staccato, picado

Ex: The pianist's fingers danced across the keys, producing a staccato melody. 
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defunct
defunct
[adjetivo]

passed away or deceased

falecido, defunto

falecido, defunto

Ex: Once a renowned musician, now defunct, his melodies still resonate in the hearts of his listeners. 
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placid
placid
[adjetivo]

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

plácido, tranquilo

plácido, tranquilo

Ex: She remained placid despite the chaos around her. 
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tranquil
tranquil
[adjetivo]

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

tranquilo, pacífico

tranquilo, pacífico

Ex: The tranquil lake mirrored the clear blue sky, offering a perfect escape from the busy world. 
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dastard
dastard
[adjetivo]

lacking courage or integrity in one's actions

covarde, vil

covarde, vil

Ex: The dastard actions he took to sabotage his competitor's business revealed his lack of integrity. 
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bleak
bleak
[adjetivo]

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

sombrio, frio e ventoso

sombrio, frio e ventoso

Ex: The bleak winter day was characterized by gray skies and biting winds. 
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berserk
berserk
[adjetivo]

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

furioso, fora de si

furioso, fora de si

Ex: When he saw the damage to his car, he went berserk and started shouting. 
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blase
blase
[adjetivo]

bored or indifferent due to overexposure to worldly pleasures or experiences

blasé

blasé

Ex: After years of luxury travel, she was blasé about visiting yet another tropical island. 
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meager
meager
[adjetivo]

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

escasso, insuficiente

escasso, insuficiente

Ex: The family survived on a meager income, struggling to make ends meet. 
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opportune
opportune
[adjetivo]

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

oportuno

oportuno

Ex: Her opportune suggestion helped the project avoid a major setback. 
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impromptu
impromptu
[adjetivo]

done spontaneously or without prior preparation

improvisado, espontâneo

improvisado, espontâneo

Ex: She delivered an impromptu speech at the conference, impressing everyone with her ability to speak off the cuff. 
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