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Il libro Headway - Avanzato - Unità 9

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 9 del libro di corso Headway Advanced, come "apprendista", "scarabocchiare", "amok", ecc.

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Headway - Advanced
song
[sostantivo]

a piece of music that has words

canzone

canzone

Ex: The song's melody is simple yet captivating .La melodia della **canzone** è semplice ma avvincente.
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rhyme
[sostantivo]

agreement between the sound or the ending of a word and another word

rima

rima

Ex: The poet carefully chose words with rhymes that enhanced the meaning .Il poeta ha scelto con cura parole con **rime** che esaltavano il significato.
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rhythm
[sostantivo]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

ritmo

ritmo

Ex: The marching band followed a precise rhythm.La banda musicale seguiva un **ritmo** preciso.
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lead
[sostantivo]

a role or position of guiding or influencing others by setting an example or taking the initiative

guida, ruolo principale

guida, ruolo principale

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singer
[sostantivo]

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

cantante

cantante

Ex: The singer performed her popular songs at the music festival .La **cantante** ha eseguito le sue canzoni popolari al festival musicale.
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guitar
[sostantivo]

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

chitarra

chitarra

Ex: We gathered around the campfire , singing songs accompanied by the guitar.Ci siamo riuniti intorno al falò, cantando canzoni accompagnate dalla **chitarra**.
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keyboard
[sostantivo]

a type of electronic musical instrument with keys like those of a piano, which is able to make many different sounds

testiera

testiera

Ex: They used a keyboard to compose the song .Hanno usato una **tastiera** per comporre la canzone.
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street singer
[sostantivo]

a musician or performer who sings or plays music in public places, such as streets, parks, and squares, often to earn money

cantante di strada

cantante di strada

Ex: Every afternoon , the street singer would set up near the park entrance .Ogni pomeriggio, il **cantante di strada** si sistemava vicino all'ingresso del parco.
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apprentice
[sostantivo]

someone who works for a skilled person for a specific period of time to learn their skills, usually earning a low income

apprendista

apprendista

Ex: The bakery hired an apprentice to learn bread-making techniques .Il panificio ha assunto un **apprendista** per imparare le tecniche di panificazione.
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mechanic
[sostantivo]

a person whose job is repairing and maintaining motor vehicles and machinery

meccanico

meccanico

Ex: The local mechanic shop offers affordable and reliable services .L'officina **meccanica** locale offre servizi convenienti e affidabili.
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hill
[sostantivo]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

colle

colle

Ex: The hill provided a natural boundary between the two towns .La **collina** forniva un confine naturale tra i due paesi.
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valley
[sostantivo]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

valle

valle

Ex: They hiked through the valley to reach the lake .Hanno camminato attraverso la **valle** per raggiungere il lago.
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mountain
[sostantivo]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montagna

montagna

Ex: We hiked up the mountain and enjoyed the breathtaking view from the top .Abbiamo scalato la **montagna** e goduto della vista mozzafiato dalla cima.
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idea
[sostantivo]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

idea

idea

Ex: The manager welcomed any ideas from the employees to enhance workplace morale .Il manager ha accolto qualsiasi **idea** dei dipendenti per migliorare il morale sul posto di lavoro.
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mind
[sostantivo]

the ability in a person that makes them think, feel, or imagine

mente

mente

Ex: Reading stimulates the mind and broadens one 's perspective .Leggere stimola **la mente** e allarga la prospettiva.
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view
[sostantivo]

a particular way of seeing or understanding something

parere

parere

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wheat
[sostantivo]

the common grain that is used in making flour, taken from a cereal grass which is green and tall

grano

grano

Ex: He avoided products containing wheat due to his gluten sensitivity .Evitava i prodotti contenenti **grano** a causa della sua sensibilità al glutine.
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barley
[sostantivo]

a cereal grain used as food for humans and animals and for making alcoholic beverages

orzo

orzo

Ex: The brewery sourced its barley from local farms to ensure freshness .La birreria si approvvigionava di **orzo** da fattorie locali per garantirne la freschezza.
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corn
[sostantivo]

a tall plant with large yellow seeds that grow together on a cob, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable or animal food

mais

mais

Ex: Corn syrup is commonly used as a sweetener in processed foods.Lo sciroppo di **mais** è comunemente usato come dolcificante negli alimenti trasformati.
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thing
[sostantivo]

an object that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about it

cosa

cosa

Ex: We need to figure out a way to fix this broken thing.Dobbiamo trovare un modo per riparare questa **cosa** rotta.
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deed
[sostantivo]

an action or behavior that someone does

atto

atto

Ex: He reflected on his past deeds and their consequences.Rifletté sulle sue **azioni** passate e sulle loro conseguenze.
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riot
[sostantivo]

a situation when a group of people behave violently, particularly as a protest

rivolta

rivolta

Ex: Several arrests were made during the riot as protesters clashed with law enforcement .Diversi arresti sono stati effettuati durante la **rivolta** quando i manifestanti si sono scontrati con le forze dell'ordine.
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submarine
[sostantivo]

a warship that can operate both on and under water

sommergibile

sommergibile

Ex: The submarine surfaced near the coast to deploy special forces for a covert operation .Il **sottomarino** è emerso vicino alla costa per dispiegare forze speciali in un'operazione clandestina.
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train
[sostantivo]

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

treno

treno

Ex: The train traveled through beautiful countryside .Il **treno** ha viaggiato attraverso una bellissima campagna.
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plane
[sostantivo]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

aereo

aereo

Ex: The plane landed smoothly at the airport after a long flight .L'**aereo** è atterrato senza problemi all'aeroporto dopo un lungo volo.
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to scrawl
[Verbo]

to write something hastily or carelessly in a messy and illegible manner

scrivi con noncuranza

scrivi con noncuranza

Ex: He scrawled his name on the paper before rushing out the door .**Scarabocchiò** il suo nome sul foglio prima di correre fuori dalla porta.
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to smash
[Verbo]

to hit or collide something with great force and intensity

fracassare

fracassare

Ex: The cyclist smashed his bike into the parked car , causing significant damage to both vehicles .Il ciclista ha **sfracassato** la sua bici contro l'auto parcheggiata, causando danni significativi a entrambi i veicoli.
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to act
[Verbo]

to do something for a special reason

agire, recitare

agire, recitare

Ex: Individuals can act responsibly by reducing their carbon footprint to help combat climate change .Gli individui possono **agire** responsabilmente riducendo la propria impronta di carbonio per aiutare a combattere il cambiamento climatico.
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to debut
[Verbo]

to introduce something or someone to the public for the first time

debuttare

debuttare

Ex: The band debuted their new album on social media last night .La band ha **debutato** il loro nuovo album sui social media la scorsa notte.
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amok
[avverbio]

in a wild, uncontrolled, and often violent or frenzied manner

matto

matto

Ex: The protesters ran amok, causing chaos throughout the city .I manifestanti hanno corso **amok**, causando il caos in tutta la città.
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wild
[aggettivo]

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

selvaggio

selvaggio

Ex: We went on a hike through the wild forest , observing various animals and plants .Siamo andati a fare un'escursione attraverso la **foresta selvaggia**, osservando vari animali e piante.
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tactile
[aggettivo]

relating to the sense of touch or the ability to perceive objects by touch

tattile

tattile

Ex: The tactile experience of holding a warm cup of tea on a cold winter's day brought a sense of coziness and comfort.L'esperienza **tattile** di tenere una tazza di tè caldo in una fredda giornata invernale ha portato un senso di comodità e conforto.
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compulsive
[aggettivo]

(of a behavior or action) driven by an irresistible urge, often repetitive or excessive

compulsivo

compulsivo

Ex: Her compulsive eating habits were a result of stress .Le sue abitudini alimentari **compulsive** erano il risultato dello stress.
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stunned
[aggettivo]

feeling so shocked or surprised that one is incapable of acting in a normal way

stordire

stordire

Ex: She was stunned by the beauty of the sunset over the ocean.Era **sbalordita** dalla bellezza del tramonto sull'oceano.
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primeval
[aggettivo]

related to a distant past

primordiale

primordiale

Ex: Standing among the towering trees , she felt a connection to the primeval wilderness .In piedi tra gli alberi maestosi, sentì una connessione con la natura **primordiale**.
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self-conscious
[aggettivo]

embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions

imbarazzato, timido

imbarazzato, timido

Ex: The actress was surprisingly self-conscious about her performance , despite receiving rave reviews from critics .L'attrice era sorprendentemente **autocosciente** riguardo alla sua performance, nonostante ricevesse recensioni entusiastiche dalla critica.
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haywire
[aggettivo]

being in a chaotic or disorganized state

pazzo

pazzo

Ex: Their plan turned haywire, leading to confusion at every step.Il loro piano è andato **in tilt**, causando confusione ad ogni passo.
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prescription
[sostantivo]

the establishment of a legal right or claim to something through long-term use or enjoyment, as defined by law

prescrizione

prescrizione

Ex: The right to use the waterway was granted through prescription.Il diritto di utilizzare la via navigabile è stato concesso per **prescrizione**.
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impetuosity
[sostantivo]

the quality of acting quickly and without thinking carefully

irruenza

irruenza

Ex: The project failed because impetuosity replaced careful planning .Il progetto è fallito perché **l'impetuosità** ha sostituito una pianificazione attenta.
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to retreat
[Verbo]

to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant

ritiro

ritiro

Ex: He saw the waves rising and retreated farther up the shore .Vide le onde alzarsi e **si ritirò** più in là sulla riva.
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submission
[sostantivo]

the state or act of accepting defeat and not having a choice but to obey the person in the position of power

remissività

remissività

Ex: Her submission to the authority of the ruling party was evident in her compliance with their policies .La sua **sottomissione** all'autorità del partito al potere era evidente nella sua conformità alle loro politiche.
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kinship
[sostantivo]

a feeling of connection or similarity between people, groups, or things, based on shared qualities or experiences

parentela

parentela

Ex: He felt a deep kinship with people who understood his struggles .Provava un profondo **legame** con le persone che comprendevano le sue lotte.
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howling
[sostantivo]

the loud, prolonged cry of an animal, person, or the wind

ululato

ululato

Ex: We mistook the howling for a warning of an approaching storm .Abbiamo scambiato gli **ululati** per un avvertimento di una tempesta in arrivo.
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to stir
[Verbo]

to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state

mescolare

mescolare

Ex: The tragic event had the ability to stir profound sorrow and empathy among the community .L'evento tragico aveva la capacità di **suscitare** un profondo dolore ed empatia tra la comunità.
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to belly
[Verbo]

to move or push something in a way that causes it to swell, bulge, or curve outward, often like a belly

gonfiare

gonfiare

Ex: The river belied over its banks after the heavy rain.Il fiume **si gonfiò** oltre le sue sponde dopo il forte temporale.
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to remind someone of the the past

riprenditi

riprenditi

Ex: The familiar street took him back to his old neighborhood.La strada familiare lo **riportò** al suo vecchio quartiere.
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to play
[Verbo]

to assign someone to assume a particular role and position and take part in a match

far giocare, posizionare

far giocare, posizionare

Ex: The manager played their top scorer in the forward position for the crucial game .Il manager ha **fatto giocare** il loro miglior marcatore in posizione di attacco per la partita cruciale.
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attitude
[sostantivo]

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

atteggiamento

atteggiamento

Ex: A good attitude can make a big difference in team dynamics .Un buon **atteggiamento** può fare una grande differenza nella dinamica di squadra.
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underground
[sostantivo]

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

metropolitana

metropolitana

Ex: The city has made significant investments in upgrading the underground infrastructure to improve safety and service.La città ha effettuato investimenti significativi per ammodernare le infrastrutture **sotterranee** al fine di migliorare la sicurezza e il servizio.
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station
[sostantivo]

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

stazione

stazione

Ex: The train station is busy during rush hour.La **stazione** ferroviaria è affollata durante l'ora di punta.
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dementia
[sostantivo]

a mental condition that happens when the brain is damaged by disease or injury, causing memory loss and impairing the ability to think or make decisions

demenza

demenza

Ex: Alzheimer 's disease is a common form of dementia.La malattia di Alzheimer è una forma comune di **demenza**.
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to spend time in a place, often without a specific purpose or activity

restare in giro

restare in giro

Ex: The dog loves to hang around the kitchen while his owner cooks .Il cane ama **girare** per la cucina mentre il suo padrone cucina.
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to suffer
[Verbo]

to have an illness or disease

soffrire

soffrire

Ex: The elderly man suffered from arthritis , finding it increasingly challenging to perform simple tasks like tying his shoes .L'anziano **soffriva** di artrite, trovando sempre più difficile eseguire compiti semplici come allacciarsi le scarpe.
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to encounter someone or something unexpectedly

incontrare

incontrare

Ex: As they strolled through the bustling market , they came upon a street musician playing a beautiful melody .Mentre passeggiavano per il mercato affollato, **si imbatterono in** un musicista di strada che suonava una bella melodia.
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to provide or fulfill what someone hopes or prays for

la ricompensa delle loro preghiere

la ricompensa delle loro preghiere

Ex: The new job answered his prayers after months of searching .
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