Il libro Headway - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 9

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

omonimo

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

omofono

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

destro

not ill, injured, or in a bad state

bene

to have a particular meaning or represent something

significare

an electric device with blades that rotate quickly and keep an area cool

ventilatore

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

occhiali

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

parco

a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

banca

to put hope and trust in a person or thing

fiduciare

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

completo da uomo

to not hit or touch what was aimed at

mancare, sbagliare

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

tipo

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

tipo

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

punto

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

treno

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

fresco

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

strada

to move a boat or other watercraft through water using oars or paddles

remare

including every part, member, etc.

tutto

an empty space in the body or surface of something solid

buco

a part of an object, broken or cut from a larger one

pezzo

a period or state where there is no war or violence

pace

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

fiore

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

farina

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

navigare

the total amount of income a company, store, etc. makes from the sales of goods or services over a specific period of time

vendita

to give something to someone in exchange for money

vendere

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

cellula

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

annoiato

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air by hands

prendere

to pay someone to do a job

assumere, ingaggiare

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

coppia

a female servant

domestica

simple in design, without a specific pattern

ordinario

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

vita

in a voice that can be heard clearly

ad alta voce

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

scrivere

a specific day in a month or sometimes a year, shown using a number and sometimes a name

data

more than what is needed and not currently in use

ricambio

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

in forma, adatto

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

mare

a type of dress with no sleeves, often worn over a blouse or shirt

abito senza spalline indossato sopra una camicetta

a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income

capofamiglia

free from any stain or dirt

immacolato

extremely busy and chaotic

agitato

sharing similar opinions, beliefs, interests, or attitudes on a particular subject or issue

che la pensano

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

tranquilla

the period of time when two people are getting to know each other romantically with the intention of getting married

corteggiamento

with no one or nothing else involved

unicamente

an item of clothing for the top half of one's body, traditionally worn by men, that is tight fitting, sleeveless, collarless, with buttons in the front, and worn usually under a jacket and over a shirt

gilet

a cupboard or small room, often next to kitchen, used for keeping food in

dispensa

a collection of things, particularly electronic machines or devices, such as washing machines, microwaves, etc. in a home that can make ordinary jobs be done with ease

Moderna modern amenities

a toilet or bathroom

bagno

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

caratteristico

excessively delicate or affected

Strano

(of a place) relaxing and comfortable, particularly because of the warmth or small size of the place

accogliente