Competenze Lessicali SAT 1 - lezione 20

the quality of thoroughness and accuracy in approach or analysis

rigore, severità

(of a rule, process, etc.) strictly followed or applied

rigoroso

a decline in standards, especially in moral or mental qualities

decadenza

(geometry) a flat polygon with ten straight sides and ten angles

decagono

a weight that is the same as 10 grams

decagrammo

a measure that is the same as 10 liters

decalitro

the Ten Commandments given to Moses in the Bible

decalogo, i Dieci Comandamenti

a measure that is the same as 10 meters

decametro

to create or make up something, especially with the intent to deceive

fabbricare

the process of creating or assembling something from raw materials

fabbricazione, costruzione

opposite in order, direction, or effect

inverso, opposto

the act of turning something upside down or placing it in a vertical position

inversione, rovesciamento

to flip or reverse the position or arrangement of something

invertire, ribaltare

to elevate or lift strongly, especially from below

sollevare, elevare

a sudden and significant change or disruption, especially in relation to politics or social conditions

sconvolgimento, tumulto

to speak using offensive or disrespectful language

bestemmiare, insultare

a language that shows disrespect for God or other sacred entities

blasfemia

to make fun of someone

deridere, scherzare