Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Vigore e Fortezza

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alacrity

[sostantivo]

readiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic

alacrità

Ex: He responded to the job offer with alacrity, thrilled by the opportunity .Ha risposto all'offerta di lavoro con **alacrità**, entusiasta dell'opportunità.

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assiduous

[aggettivo]

working very hard and with careful attention to detail so that everything is done as well as possible

diligente

Ex: She approached the task with an assiduous focus that impressed her supervisors .Ha affrontato il compito con un focus **assiduo** che ha impressionato i suoi supervisori.

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audacious

[aggettivo]

taking risks that are bold and shocking

audace

Ex: The audacious hacker breached the most secure networks , leaving cybersecurity experts stunned by the extent of the intrusion .L'hacker **audace** ha violato le reti più sicure, lasciando gli esperti di cybersecurity sbalorditi dall'estensione dell'intrusione.

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ebullient

[aggettivo]

having or displaying enthusiasm, happiness, and liveliness

esuberante

Ex: She gave an ebullient performance that captivated the audience .Ha dato una performance **esuberante** che ha catturato il pubblico.

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mettle

[sostantivo]

strength of character shown through courage and determination, especially in difficult situations

coraggio

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effervescence

[sostantivo]

a lively or enthusiastic personality or mood

effervescenza, vivacità

Ex: Even after a tough day, she greeted us with effervescence.Anche dopo una giornata difficile, ci ha salutato con **effervescenza**.

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mettlesome

[aggettivo]

overflowing with courage and determination

gonfiabile

Ex: The athlete’s mettlesome performance was celebrated by all.La performance **coraggiosa** dell'atleta è stata celebrata da tutti.

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sedulous

[aggettivo]

putting continuous effort, care, and attention in doing something

diligente

Ex: She maintained a sedulous routine to keep her skills sharp .Ha mantenuto una routine **scrupolosa** per mantenere le sue abilità affilate.

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forbearance

[sostantivo]

the ability to show patience toward someone that has done something wrong

pazienza, tolleranza

Ex: His forbearance toward his colleague 's mistakes made him a valued team member .La sua **tolleranza** verso gli errori del collega lo ha reso un membro prezioso della squadra.

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exuberant

[aggettivo]

filled with lively energy and excitement

esuberante

Ex: The exuberant puppy bounded around the yard , chasing after anything that moved .Il cucciolo **esuberante** saltellava intorno al cortile, inseguendo qualsiasi cosa si muovesse.

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feisty

[aggettivo]

lively and assertive in one's actions or behavior

vivace, intraprendente

Ex: The feisty journalist fearlessly pursued the truth , regardless of the risks involved .Il giornalista **vivace** ha inseguito senza paura la verità, a prescindere dai rischi coinvolti.

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indefatigable

[aggettivo]

showing so much energy and persistence and never becoming tired of trying to achieve something

instancabile, infaticabile

Ex: The leader 's indefatigable dedication inspired the entire organization to strive for excellence .La dedizione **instancabile** del leader ha ispirato l'intera organizzazione a lottare per l'eccellenza.

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gusto

[sostantivo]

a strong and enthusiastic enjoyment or excitement in doing something

entusiasmo, gusto

Ex: The actor delivered his lines with gusto, captivating the audience with his passion .L'attore ha recitato le sue battute con **entusiasmo**, catturando il pubblico con la sua passione.

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stiff upper lip

[sostantivo]

the ability to hide one's emotions and seem calm in unpleasant or difficult situations

qualcuno che riesce a mantenere la calma

Ex: He plans to maintain a stiff upper lip during the upcoming difficult period .Lui pianifica di mantenere **il sangue freddo** durante il prossimo periodo difficile.

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loaded for bear

[Frase]

fully prepared and heavily equipped to face a challenging situation

Ex: The soldiers were loaded for bear before entering the hostile territory.

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staunch

[aggettivo]

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

fermo, fedele

Ex: The company 's success can be attributed to the staunch loyalty of its customers .Il successo dell'azienda può essere attribuito alla **fedeltà incrollabile** dei suoi clienti.

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tenable

[aggettivo]

able to be defended, justified, or maintained against criticism or opposition

difendibile, giustificabile

Ex: In academic circles , only theories supported by empirical evidence and sound reasoning are considered tenable.Negli ambienti accademici, solo le teorie supportate da prove empiriche e da un ragionamento solido sono considerate **difendibili**.

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to pull one's weight

[Frase]

to complete one's responsibilities regarding a group task, project, work, etc.

tirare il peso

Ex: The project was successful because each team member pulled their weight and contributed to the effort.

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frugality

[sostantivo]

the careful and wise use of resources, avoiding waste or unnecessary spending

frugalità, parsimonia

Ex: His frugality extended to never buying what he did n't truly need .La sua **frugalità** si estendeva a non comprare mai ciò di cui non aveva veramente bisogno.

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conscientious

[aggettivo]

devoted fully to completing tasks and obligations to the highest standard

coscienzioso, diligente

Ex: She approached her volunteer work with a conscientious commitment to helping others .Si è avvicinata al suo lavoro volontario con un impegno **coscienzioso** nell'aiutare gli altri.

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indomitable

[aggettivo]

impossible to be conquered or overcome

indomabile, invincibile

Ex: Despite numerous setbacks , his indomitable courage propelled him forward .Nonostante numerosi contrattempi, il suo coraggio **indomabile** lo ha spinto avanti.

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inured

[aggettivo]

accustomed to something undesirable or unpleasant through prolonged exposure

abituato, indurito

Ex: Diehard fans of losing teams unfortunately become inured to disappointment through years of underachievement .I fan accaniti delle squadre perdenti purtroppo diventano **assuefatti** alla delusione attraverso anni di scarso rendimento.

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puissant

[aggettivo]

having great power or influence, especially in a commanding or dignified way

potente, possente

Ex: The general 's puissant leadership turned the tide of battle .La leadership **potente** del generale ha cambiato le sorti della battaglia.

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to bear up

[Verbo]

to face challenges with a positive attitude

resistere, affrontare con positività

Ex: It 's essential to bear up cheerfully when dealing with setbacks .È essenziale **reggere** allegramente quando si affrontano battute d'arresto.

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to bite the bullet

[Frase]

to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty

Ex: He had to bite the bullet and admit his mistake, even though it was embarrassing.

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to inure

[Verbo]

to become accustomed to something difficult or unpleasant, usually through repeated exposure

indurirsi, abituarsi

Ex: Living for years under tyrannical rule had inured the citizens to oppression and curtailed civil liberties that others would find intolerable .Gli abitanti del villaggio erano **assuefatti** al freddo dopo molti inverni rigidi.

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to make the best of a bad bargain

[Frase]

to try to achieve the best outcome possible when dealing with a difficult or bad situation

Ex: The restaurant served mediocre food, but they made the best of a bad bargain by enjoying each other's company.