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Competenze Lessicali SAT 1 - lezione 23

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prehensile
[aggettivo]

designed for gripping or holding, often by wrapping around or enclosing

preensile, abili a afferrare

preensile, abili a afferrare

Ex: Scientists were amazed at the discovery of a prehensile-tailed lizard in the dense rainforests.
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prehension
[sostantivo]

the action of grasping or seizing something tightly with the hands or tentacles

presa, afferrazione

presa, afferrazione

Ex: The childprehension skills developed rapidly during his toddler years , allowing him to grasp objects and tools with increasing precision .
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abundant
[aggettivo]

existing or available in large quantities

abbondante, generoso

abbondante, generoso

Ex: During the rainy season , the region abundant rainfall .
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superabundant
[aggettivo]

existing in an amount or quantity that is more than sufficient

superabbondante, sovrabbondante

superabbondante, sovrabbondante

Ex: Her energy and enthusiasm superabundant, infecting everyone around her with positivity .
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to retire someone because of age or physical inability, often with a pension

superannuatore, pensionare

superannuatore, pensionare

Ex: He continued working even after the age most people would superannuated, driven by his passion for the job .
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supercilious
[aggettivo]

treating others as if one is superior to them

arrogante

arrogante

Ex: She acted with supercilious air as if everyone else were beneath her .
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superficial
[aggettivo]

not done in a complete or thorough way

superficiale, banale

superficiale, banale

Ex: She gave the problem superficial glance before moving on , without fully understanding it .
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superfluity
[sostantivo]

an amount that is more than necessary

superfluità, eccesso

superfluità, eccesso

Ex: Their wealth was evident in superfluity of luxury cars in their driveway .
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superfluous
[aggettivo]

beyond what is necessary or required

superfluo, eccessivo

superfluo, eccessivo

Ex: The instructions superfluous steps , making the process seem more complicated than it was .
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afire
[aggettivo]

illuminated or glowing as if by fire or flame

in fiamme, infuocato

in fiamme, infuocato

Ex: His passion for the cause was evident, his eyes afire every time he spoke about it.
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afoot
[avverbio]

by walking or on foot

a piedi, a passo

a piedi, a passo

Ex: With the bridge out, the only way to cross was afoot.
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aforesaid
[aggettivo]

previously mentioned or spoken of

sopra citato, menzionato precedentemente

sopra citato, menzionato precedentemente

Ex: We will address aforesaid points in our next meeting .
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afresh
[avverbio]

once again, but in a new or different manner

nuovamente, da capo

nuovamente, da capo

Ex: With renewed energy, she tackled the project afresh.
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mantel
[sostantivo]

a shelf located above a fireplace, typically included in a frame that surrounds it

mensola del camino, focolare

mensola del camino, focolare

Ex: He carefully placed the trophy on mantel, proud of his recent achievement .
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mantle
[sostantivo]

a shelf above a fireplace, often used for displaying decorative items

mantello, mensola

mantello, mensola

Ex: The family 's cherished memories were evident in the photos and trinkets adorning mantle.
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querulous
[aggettivo]

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

scontroso

scontroso

Ex: The review was written in querulous manner , criticizing every detail .
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to query
[Verbo]

to ask questions in order to seek information or clarification

interrogare, chiedere

interrogare, chiedere

Ex: queried the online support team regarding an issue with his account login .
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to frizz
[Verbo]

to form or cause hair to form tight curls or waves, often as a result of humidity or specific hair treatments

arricciare

arricciare

Ex: She does n't use that brand of shampoo anymore because it makes her frizz too much .
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to frizzle
[Verbo]

to form or shape small, tight curls

ricciare, arricciare

ricciare, arricciare

Ex: He applied a gel that made his short strands frizzle, creating a textured look.
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