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Competenze Lessicali SAT 1 - lezione 26

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non sequitur
non sequitur
[sostantivo]

a conclusion that does not logically follow from the stated premises

non sequitur, conclusione illogica

non sequitur, conclusione illogica

Ex: The argument contained a clear non sequitur between the premise and the conclusion. 
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nonchalance
nonchalance
[sostantivo]

a state of being indifferent or unconcerned, often in a calm and casual manner

nonchalance,  indifferenza

nonchalance, indifferenza

Ex: Despite the rising tension in the room, Jake displayed remarkable nonchalance, continuing to sip his coffee as if nothing was amiss. 
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nonchalant
nonchalant
[aggettivo]

behaving in an unconcerned and calm manner

disinvolto

disinvolto

Ex: Despite the chaos around him, he maintained a nonchalant demeanor, calmly sipping his tea. 
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noncombatant
noncombatant
[sostantivo]

someone in the military who serves in a role without directly engaging in warfare (e.g. a medic or chaplain)

non combattente, personale non combattente

non combattente, personale non combattente

Ex: Noncombatants play a crucial role, providing emotional and physical support away from the frontlines. 
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noncommittal
noncommittal
[aggettivo]

unwilling to make a clear decision, express a definite opinion, or commit to any particular course of action

non impegnato, evasivo

non impegnato, evasivo

Ex: Even after the long discussion, he remained noncommittal, not letting on what he truly thought. 
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nondescript
nondescript
[aggettivo]

lacking in the qualities that make something or someone stand out or appear special, often appearing plain or ordinary

banale, insignificante

banale, insignificante

Ex: Her handwriting was nondescript, neither elegant nor messy, just plain and straightforward. 
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nonentity
nonentity
[sostantivo]

a person who lacks influence or importance in a particular setting or community

nullità

nullità

Ex: The critic dismissed the artist as a nonentity in the art community. 
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nonpareil
nonpareil
[sostantivo]

someone or something regarded as having no equal

incomparabile, senza pari

incomparabile, senza pari

Ex: He was considered the nonpareil of violinists in his generation. 
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to nonplus
to nonplus
[Verbo]

to confuse someone to the point of being unable to proceed or respond

sconcertare, disorientare

sconcertare, disorientare

Ex: The twist at the end of the novel will nonplus most readers, leaving them eager for the next installment. 
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nonplussed
nonplussed
[aggettivo]

completely confused or unsure about what to think or say

sconcertato, perplesso

sconcertato, perplesso

Ex: When the magician performed the disappearing act, the children were absolutely nonplussed. 
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nonresident
nonresident
[sostantivo]

an individual not living or settled in a particular area

non residente, persona non residente

non residente, persona non residente

Ex: The town hall meeting was surprisingly attended by several nonresidents interested in the topic. 
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to undulate

to cause a surface to form small waves or ripples

ondulare, far ondulare

ondulare, far ondulare

Ex: The boat's movement undulated the canal's serene waters, disturbing the reflections. 
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undulation
undulation
[sostantivo]

(physics) a repeated movement or fluctuation, likened to the rise and fall of waves

ondulazione, fluttuazione

ondulazione, fluttuazione

Ex: To understand the properties of light, it's crucial to study its undulation, especially when it encounters different surfaces. 
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unduly
unduly
[avverbio]

to a greater extent than is reasonable or acceptable

eccessivamente, smisuratamente

eccessivamente, smisuratamente

Ex: She was unduly concerned about a minor issue. 
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homogeneity
homogeneity
[sostantivo]

things that are alike or have the same qualities

omogeneità, uniformità

omogeneità, uniformità

Ex: The cultural homogeneity of the small town made it difficult for outsiders to integrate. 
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homologous
homologous
[aggettivo]

reflecting a similarity in arrangement, type, or origin, particularly within the same species

omologo, simile in struttura o origine

omologo, simile in struttura o origine

Ex: Within the animal kingdom, one can find homologous bone structures that suggest a shared lineage. 
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homonym
homonym
[sostantivo]

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

omonimo

omonimo

Ex: It's essential to consider context when deciphering the meaning of a homonym in a sentence. 
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homophone
homophone
[sostantivo]

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

omofono

omofono

Ex: The homophones "piece" and "peace" are frequently confused by new English learners. 
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