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Competenze Lessicali SAT 1 - lezione2

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to kindle
to kindle
[Verbo]

to set something on fire

accendere, infiammare

accendere, infiammare

Ex: The camper carefully arranged the dry leaves and twigs to kindle a small fire for cooking. 
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kindred
kindred
[aggettivo]

of a similar classification and quality

affine, simile

affine, simile

Ex: The two films shared a kindred cinematography, employing visually stunning shots and creative camera angles. 
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zeal
zeal
[sostantivo]

a great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something

zelo

zelo

Ex: The teacher's zeal for education inspired her students to pursue knowledge and excel in their studies. 
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zealot
zealot
[sostantivo]

a person who is fanatically committed to a cause, ideology, or belief, often with uncompromising intensity and willingness to act aggressively in its defense

fanatico, zelota

fanatico, zelota

Ex: The environmental zealot chained himself to the pipeline in protest. 
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zealous
zealous
[aggettivo]

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

zelante

zelante

Ex: Her commitment to the project was marked by a zealous attention to every detail. 
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to bungle
to bungle
[Verbo]

to handle a task or activity clumsily, often causing damage or problem

pasticciare

pasticciare

Ex: The contractor bungled the construction project, leading to numerous structural issues and delays. 
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bungalow
bungalow
[sostantivo]

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

villino, casa a un piano

villino, casa a un piano

Ex: The bungalow had a spacious backyard, perfect for hosting summer barbecues. 
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miser
miser
[sostantivo]

a person who refuses to spend any of their money, often living in poor conditions

avaro, tirchio

avaro, tirchio

Ex: The miser refused to turn on the heating in his house, even during the freezing winter months. 
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miserly
miserly
[aggettivo]

having an extreme reluctance to spend money or resources

avaro, tirchio

avaro, tirchio

Ex: The miserly customer complained about the cost of every item, even in a discount store. 
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typical
typical
[aggettivo]

having or showing the usual qualities of a particular group of people or things

tipico

tipico

Ex: It's typical for toddlers to start walking between the ages of 9 and 15 months. 
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to typify
to typify
[Verbo]

to display the specifications related to a certain group

tipificare, rappresentare

tipificare, rappresentare

Ex: The crowded streets typify the bustling energy of a vibrant city. 
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financial
financial
[aggettivo]

related to money or its management

finanziario

finanziario

Ex: The company's financial performance improved after implementing cost-saving measures. 
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financier
financier
[sostantivo]

a person whose job is handling and lending large amounts of money to other companies or the government

finanziere

finanziere

Ex: The company hired an experienced financier to oversee its financial operations and strategic planning. 
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to writhe
to writhe
[Verbo]

to twist or squirm violently, from struggle, physical pain, or emotional distress

contorcersi, torcersi

contorcersi, torcersi

Ex: The wounded soldier writhed on the ground in agony. 
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wry
wry
[aggettivo]

twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor

ironico, storto

ironico, storto

Ex: He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark. 
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existence
existence
[sostantivo]

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

esistenza

esistenza

Ex: Philosophers have long debated the nature of existence and what it means to be alive. 
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existential
existential
[aggettivo]

regarding human's existence and its concerning matters

esistenziale, esistenzialistico

esistenziale, esistenzialistico

Ex: The protagonist in the novel suffers from existential dread and a feeling of disconnection. 
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pacific
pacific
[aggettivo]

tending to keep peace and stay away from conflicts

pacifico, non violento

pacifico, non violento

Ex: The pacific protesters marched peacefully, advocating for their cause without resorting to violence. 
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pacifist
pacifist
[sostantivo]

an individual who is against war and violence as a way to settle disagreements or conflicts

pacifista

pacifista

Ex: As a pacifist, she refused to participate in any form of military action. 
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to pacify
to pacify
[Verbo]

to take action against violence in order to bring peace

pacificare, calmare

pacificare, calmare

Ex: UN negotiators tirelessly worked to pacify the border dispute and prevent another brutal war. 
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