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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)

(of a monarch or ruler) to step down from a position of power

abdicare

abdicare

Ex: The ruler is abdicating the throne due to health concerns .Il sovrano sta **abdicando** al trono a causa di problemi di salute.
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abeyance
[sostantivo]

a temporary suspension or cessation of activity or progress, typically with the expectation of future resumption

sospensione temporanea, stallo

sospensione temporanea, stallo

Ex: The negotiations between the two parties were placed in abeyance as both sides sought clarification on certain key issues .I negoziati tra le due parti sono stati posti in **abeyance** mentre entrambe le parti cercavano chiarimenti su alcune questioni chiave.
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to abjure
[Verbo]

to give up or reject a belief, claim, or practice through formal or public declaration

abiurare

abiurare

Ex: They had been abjuring the harmful practices before adopting a new approach .Avevano **abiurato** le pratiche dannose prima di adottare un nuovo approccio.
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abnegation
[sostantivo]

denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief

rinuncia, abnegazione

rinuncia, abnegazione

Ex: She shocked her peers with her abnegation of duty .Ha scioccato i suoi pari con la sua **abnegazione** del dovere.
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to abolish
[Verbo]

to officially put an end to a law, activity, or system

abolire

abolire

Ex: The city has abolished the use of plastic bags .La città ha **abolito** l'uso delle buste di plastica.
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abscission
[sostantivo]

the deliberate or natural removal of a part from a whole, especially through cutting, separation, or detachment

abscissione, separazione

abscissione, separazione

Ex: The abscission of a tumor was necessary to prevent its further growth and spread .L'**abscissione** politica dall'unione ha portato ad anni di disordini.
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to adjourn
[Verbo]

(of an event or meeting) to be closed or paused

aggiornare, sospendere

aggiornare, sospendere

Ex: The conference will adjourn at 5 PM , and the speakers will gather for a panel discussion .La conferenza **rinvierà** alle 17:00, e gli oratori si riuniranno per una discussione panel.
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to arrest
[Verbo]

to stop, limit, or control the growth, spread, or influence of something

arrestare, fermare

arrestare, fermare

Ex: New policies were put in place to arrest the decline of the economy during the recession .Sono state introdotte nuove politiche per **arrestare** il declino dell'economia durante la recessione.
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to divest
[Verbo]

to take away someone's possession, right, authority, etc.

deludere

deludere

Ex: Legal actions may divest a landlord of ownership rights if they fail to meet certain obligations .Azioni legali possono **spogliare** un proprietario dei diritti di proprietà se non adempie a determinati obblighi.
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to formally reject something, often a belief, behavior, or allegiance

rinunciare formalmente, abiurare

rinunciare formalmente, abiurare

Ex: The witness forswore false testimony and agreed to tell the truth.Il testimone **rinunciò** alla falsa testimonianza e accettò di dire la verità.
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to recant
[Verbo]

to take back a statement or belief, especially publicly

ritrattare, abiurare

ritrattare, abiurare

Ex: Back in history , those accused of heresy sometimes had to recant their unconventional beliefs to avoid punishment .Nella storia, coloro accusati di eresia a volte dovevano **ritrattare** le loro convinzioni non convenzionali per evitare la punizione.
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to rescind
[Verbo]

to officially cancel a law, decision, agreement, etc.

rescindere

rescindere

Ex: The company has rescinded the controversial policy after receiving significant backlash from employees .L'azienda ha **revocato** la politica controversa dopo aver ricevuto un significativo contraccolpo dai dipendenti.
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to stanch
[Verbo]

to stop the flow of something, especially blood or liquid, by applying pressure or using a barrier

fermare, stagnare

fermare, stagnare

Ex: They used sandbags to stanch the water pouring through the broken levee .Hanno usato sacchi di sabbia per **stagnare** l'acqua che scorreva attraverso l'argine rotto.
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to cap off
[Verbo]

to bring something to a successful or impressive conclusion

coronare, concludere in bellezza

coronare, concludere in bellezza

Ex: We capped off our trip with a visit to the beach .
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impasse
[sostantivo]

a difficult situation in which opposing parties cannot reach an agreement

impasse

impasse

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moratorium
[sostantivo]

an officially declared pause of a specific action or policy, often imposed by authorities to allow for review, safety, or negotiation

moratoria, sospensione

moratoria, sospensione

Ex: In response to public outcry , the utility company agreed to a moratorium on the installation of new power lines until alternative solutions could be explored .Il consiglio comunale ha votato per una **moratoria** sui permessi di costruzione nelle aree soggette a inondazioni.
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to be forced to wait for a person or anticipate something

aspettare

aspettare

Ex: By this time next week, we will still be cooling our heels in the queue for the concert tickets.
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to expunge
[Verbo]

to remove something, often by erasing or crossing it out

cancellare, eliminare

cancellare, eliminare

Ex: The editor expunged the unnecessary paragraphs from the manuscript .L'editore ha **cancellato** i paragrafi non necessari dal manoscritto.
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to remove some parts of a writing because it might offend people

espurgare, censurare

espurgare, censurare

Ex: The government required the author to expurgate sensitive political references before granting approval for publication .Il governo ha richiesto all'autore di **espurgare** i riferimenti politici sensibili prima di concedere l'approvazione per la pubblicazione.
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liquidation
[sostantivo]

the process of closing a business by selling its assets to pay off debts and distribute any remaining value to shareholders

Ex: Liquidation sales attracted buyers looking for discounted inventory .
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swan song
[sostantivo]

the last important thing that a person does before their retirement or death

canto del cigno, ultimo capolavoro

canto del cigno, ultimo capolavoro

Ex: The retiring teacher 's final lecture was a touching swan song, leaving a lasting impact on her students .L'ultima lezione dell'insegnante in pensione è stata un commovente **canto del cigno**, lasciando un impatto duraturo sui suoi studenti.
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leave a place or situation to move or start somewhere new

Ex: They pulled up stakes when better opportunities arose elsewhere.
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quiescent
[aggettivo]

not currently in motion, operation, or expression

inattivo, a riposo

inattivo, a riposo

Ex: The lake was quiescent, its surface smooth and undisturbed .Il lago era **quiescente**, la sua superficie liscia e indisturbata.
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to annul
[Verbo]

to invalidate a legal agreement

annullare, invalidare

annullare, invalidare

Ex: The parties sought to annul the contract after discovering that it had been signed under duress .Le parti hanno cercato di **annullare** il contratto dopo aver scoperto che era stato firmato sotto costrizione.
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to reject or let go of a person, idea, or possession that is considered unnecessary

scartare, abbandonare

scartare, abbandonare

Ex: If the storm worsens, the fishermen will jettison non-essential equipment to ensure the safety of their vessel.Il candidato ha **gettato** le politiche controverse per ottenere un sostegno più ampio.
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to replace something, especially by force or through competition

soppiantare, rimpiazzare

soppiantare, rimpiazzare

Ex: The younger generation 's ideas can sometimes supplant the traditional norms in societal evolution .Le idee della generazione più giovane a volte possono **soppiantare** le norme tradizionali nell'evoluzione sociale.
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immutable
[aggettivo]

unable to be changed or altered, remaining constant and unchanging over time

immutabile, inalterabile

immutabile, inalterabile

Ex: The contract 's terms were declared immutable, preventing any further negotiations .I termini del contratto sono stati dichiarati **immutabili**, impedendo ulteriori negoziati.
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ineluctable
[aggettivo]

impossible to avoid or resist

ineluttabile, inevitabile

ineluttabile, inevitabile

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insuperable
[aggettivo]

so great or unmatched that nothing else can be better or go beyond it

insuperabile, invincibile

insuperabile, invincibile

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to default
[Verbo]

to fail at accomplishing an obligation, particularly a financial one

non uccidere di pagare

non uccidere di pagare

Ex: The consequences of defaulting on a car loan include repossession of the vehicle.Le conseguenze del **mancato pagamento** di un prestito auto includono il pignoramento del veicolo.
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blind alley
[sostantivo]

a course or situation that yields no useful results

vicolo cieco

vicolo cieco

Ex: The team 's tactics were a blind alley, with no way to score or win the game .Le tattiche della squadra erano un **vicolo cieco**, senza modo di segnare o vincere la partita.
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sedentary
[aggettivo]

(of a job or lifestyle) including a lot of sitting and very little physical activity

sedentario

sedentario

Ex: The job was sedentary, with little opportunity to move around .Il lavoro era **sedentario**, con poche opportunità di muoversi.
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inexorable
[aggettivo]

refusing to be moved by argument or emotion

inflessibile, implacabile

inflessibile, implacabile

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interminable
[aggettivo]

feeling endlessly long and tedious

interminabile, infinitamente lungo e noioso

interminabile, infinitamente lungo e noioso

Ex: Stuck in an interminable traffic jam , he wondered if he would ever reach home .Bloccato in un ingorgo **interminabile**, si chiedeva se sarebbe mai arrivato a casa.
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