Vocabolario Avanzato per il GRE - State al sicuro!

afraid and cautious of the possible outcomes of an action, thus reluctant to take risks or action

inflicting damage or harm on someone or something

overflowing with bravery and determination

possessing bravery and boldness

(particularly of something unpleasant) likely to take place in the near future

utilized to set fire on a property

capable of easily catching fire

not likely to cause damage, harm, or danger

very courageous and not afraid of situations that are dangerous

overflowing with courage and determination

nearing the state of death

making a lot of noise, and hard to manage

possessing or displaying determination and bravery

full of danger or uncertainty, likely to cause harm or accidents

eager to start a fight or argument

the skill to stay calm when in a situation that is difficult or dangerous

overflowing with anxiety, unease, or concern

lacking bravery and confidence

not capable of being criticized, attacked, or doubted

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system

an individual who acts as if they possess special qualities, knowledge, or skills

an extremely intense and destructive fire

an individual who is passionate about a cause, particularly political, and urges others to take action toward said cause, normally leading to trouble

a strategic action or remark that is used to gain an advantage, particularly in the early stages of a situation, game, conversation, etc.

a place that provides safety, peace, and favorable living conditions for humans or animals

a thing that is used as an inferior and temporary substitute for something that is not available

a fight that is noisy, confusing, and involves many people

a feeling or suspicion that something, particularly something unpleasant, is about to take place

the act of hurting or damaging one's opponent or enemy in retaliation for the hurt or damage they inflicted upon one

a noisy bitter argument between countries, organizations, people, etc.

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

to send a person or thing somewhere for a specific purpose

to closely follow someone

to avoid a thing or doing something on purpose

to deceive a person, often by hiding the truth or using clever tactics to mislead them

to constantly chase, pressure, or follow someone to gain or achieve something

to burst, fall, or collapse toward the inside violently

to cover a stretch of land with a lot of water

to make someone feel uneasy or anxious, disrupting their usual calm or confidence

to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it