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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
brazen
[adjectiv]

behaving without shame or fear and refusing to follow traditional rules or manners

obraznic, nerușinat

obraznic, nerușinat

Ex: The company's brazen advertising campaign pushed boundaries by addressing taboo subjects to attract attention.Campania publicitară **nerușinată** a companiei a depășit limitele abordând subiecte tabu pentru a atrage atenția.
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blowhard
[substantiv]

a person who talks too much, often bragging loudly about themselves or their opinions

lăudăros, fălos

lăudăros, fălos

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braggart
[substantiv]

a person who is always showing off the things they have in a way that may come across as annoying or exaggerated

fanfaron, lăudăros

fanfaron, lăudăros

Ex: She felt frustrated dealing with the braggart who kept flaunting his achievements .Ea s-a simțit frustrată să aibă de-a face cu **lăudărosul** care nu înceta să-și etaleze realizările.
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cavalier
[adjectiv]

showing an arrogant or dismissive attitude, often by treating serious matters lightly

neglijent, arogant

neglijent, arogant

Ex: Their cavalier treatment of the rules led to trouble .Tratamentul lor **neglijent** al regulilor a dus la probleme.
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effrontery
[substantiv]

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

obrăznicie, nerușinare

obrăznicie, nerușinare

Ex: She was embarrassed by the effrontery of her friend ’s behavior at the dinner party .Ea a fost jenată de **obrăznicia** comportamentului prietenului ei la petrecerea de cină.
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overweening
[adjectiv]

having too much pride or confidence in oneself

îngâmfat, arogant

îngâmfat, arogant

Ex: They resented his overweening belief that he was always right .Ei au resimțit credința lui **îngâmfată** că are întotdeauna dreptate.
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pedantic
[adjectiv]

focused too much on minor details or rules in learning, often showing off knowledge in a way that feels narrow or overly concerned with trivial points

pedant, metodicos în exces

pedant, metodicos în exces

Ex: Critics called the book pedantic, praising its accuracy but not its readability.Criticii au numit cartea **pedantă**, lăudându-i acuratețea, dar nu lizibilitatea.
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priggish
[adjectiv]

excessively concerned with following rules, morals, and social norms

pedant, moralizator

pedant, moralizator

Ex: The priggish neighbor always complained about the noise , even though the party was well within the noise ordinance .Vecinul **pedant** se plângea mereu de zgomot, chiar dacă petrecerea era în întregime conform regulamentului de zgomot.
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snooty
[adjectiv]

behaving in a snobbish, disdainful manner, often showing a sense of superiority toward others

arogant, disprețuitor

arogant, disprețuitor

Ex: Despite his snooty behavior , his lack of genuine accomplishments was evident to those around him .În ciuda comportamentului său **arogant**, lipsa realizărilor autentice era evidentă pentru cei din jurul lui.
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hubris
[substantiv]

an unreasonably excessive amount of pride or arrogance

hubris, mândrie excesivă

hubris, mândrie excesivă

Ex: The hero ’s hubris ultimately led to his tragic end .**Hubrisul** eroului a dus în cele din urmă la sfârșitul său tragic.
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imperious
[adjectiv]

having an unpleasantly proud and arrogant demeanor, displaying a demand for obedience

imperios, autoritar

imperios, autoritar

Ex: The manager ’s imperious demands created a tense atmosphere among the staff .Cererile **imperioase** ale managerului au creat o atmosferă tensionată în rândul personalului.
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sanctimonious
[adjectiv]

attempting to showcase how one believes to be morally or religiously superior

sfătos, ipocrit evlavios

sfătos, ipocrit evlavios

Ex: The sanctimonious nature of his public persona was at odds with his private actions .Natura **fățarnică** a personajei sale publice era în contradicție cu acțiunile sale private.
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temerity
[substantiv]

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

temeritate, obrăznicie

temeritate, obrăznicie

Ex: She could n’t believe the temerity required to make such bold claims in the report .Ea nu-și putea imagina **temeritatea** necesară pentru a face astfel de afirmații îndrăznețe în raport.
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bombast
[substantiv]

pretentious speech or writing that sounds impressive but lacks real substance

discurs pompos, retorică goală

discurs pompos, retorică goală

Ex: Beneath the bombast, there was little genuine emotion .**Sub bombastul**, era puțină emoție autentică.
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acerbic
[adjectiv]

bitingly sarcastic and often cruel in tone or temper

acerb, mușcător

acerb, mușcător

Ex: Her acerbic response to the suggestion was both surprising and painful for those who heard it .Răspunsul ei **acerb** la sugestie a fost atât surprinzător, cât și dureros pentru cei care l-au auzit.
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grandiloquent
[adjectiv]

expressing oneself in a lofty or overly elaborate manner to impress others

grandilocvent, pompos

grandilocvent, pompos

Ex: His grandiloquent attitude at the party made it clear he wanted everyone to know about his recent success.Ea a adoptat un ton **grandilocvent** pentru a suna mai autoritară decât era în realitate.
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pejorative
[adjectiv]

having a negative or belittling connotation

peiorativ, disprețuitor

peiorativ, disprețuitor

Ex: She rolled her eyes at the pejorative nickname they gave her .Ea a dat ochii peste cap la porecla **peiorativă** pe care i-au dat-o.
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reproachful
[adjectiv]

showing disapproval, blame, or disappointment, often as a way to correct or remind someone of their fault

mustrător, dojenitor

mustrător, dojenitor

Ex: The dog hung its head under its owner 's reproachful stare .Câinele și-a plecat capul sub privirea **mustrătoare** a stăpânului său.
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scurrilous
[adjectiv]

deliberately insulting in a way that damages someone's reputation

scurril, defăimător

scurril, defăimător

Ex: Lawyers are preparing to file a lawsuit to stop the scurrilous spread of false information about their client .Avocații se pregătesc să depună o plângere pentru a opri răspândirea **scurilă** a informațiilor false despre clientul lor.
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vitriolic
[adjectiv]

characterized by bitter, harsh, and caustic criticism or comments

vitriolic, caustic

vitriolic, caustic

Ex: His vitriolic remarks during the debate were meant to provoke and insult .Remarciile sale **vitriolice** din timpul dezbaterii aveau scopul de a provoca și a insulta.
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vituperative
[adjectiv]

criticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner

injurious, denigrator

injurious, denigrator

Ex: His vituperative criticism of the team ’s performance was both hurtful and uncalled for .Critica lui **vituperativă** la adresa performanței echipei a fost atât dureroasă, cât și nejustificată.
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officious
[adjectiv]

self-important and very eager to give orders or help when it is not wanted, or needed

oficios, intruziv

oficios, intruziv

Ex: His officious manner during the meeting irritated everyone .Modul lui **oficios** în timpul ședinței a enervat pe toată lumea.
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obtrusive
[adjectiv]

noticeable in a way that is unpleasant, unwanted, or disruptive

invaziv, deranjant

invaziv, deranjant

Ex: The obtrusive noise from the construction site disrupted the peaceful neighborhood .Zgomotul **obtrusiv** de la șantier a perturbat cartierul liniștit.
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chauvinist
[substantiv]

someone who strongly believes that their gender, race, country, or group is superior

șovin, sexist

șovin, sexist

Ex: The chauvinist refused to acknowledge the achievements of anyone outside his own country .**Șovinul** a refuzat să recunoască realizările oricui în afara propriei țări.
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egotist
[substantiv]

someone who talks or thinks about themselves constantly and believes they are superior to others

egotist, egocentric

egotist, egocentric

Ex: An egotist often struggles to understand others ' perspectives , focusing primarily on their own viewpoint .Ea a evitat să lucreze cu el—era un notoriu **egotist** care respingea ideile altora.
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megalomania
[substantiv]

a psychological condition or personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of power, importance, or self-worth

megalomanie, delir de măreție

megalomanie, delir de măreție

Ex: Critics accused the artist of megalomania after he declared his work " the future of humanity . "Criticii l-au acuzat pe artist de **megalomanie** după ce a declarat opera sa drept "viitorul umanității".
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