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rocambolesco(
rroh
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kahm
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boh
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lehs
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koh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (odd)
a. bizarre
La autora creó un mundo rocambolesco donde los seres sobrenaturales gobiernan la Tierra.The author created a bizarre world where supernatural beings rule the Earth.
b. far-fetched
Antonio nos contó una historia rocambolesca para explicar por qué había llegado tarde.Antonio told us a far-fetched story to explain why he had been late.
2. (ornate)
a. overelaborate
Ana Julia se apareció en la cena con un vestido rocambolesco y demasiados accesorios.Ana Julia showed up at the dinner party wearing an overelaborate dress and too many accessories.
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