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Competenze Lessicali SAT 1 - lezione 33

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to suspect
to suspect
[Verbo]

to think that someone may have committed a crime, without having proof

sospettare

sospettare

Ex: The police began to suspect him after they found his fingerprints at the crime scene. 
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suspense
suspense
[sostantivo]

a state of uncertainty or indecision

suspense, tensione

suspense, tensione

Ex: Everyone held their breath in suspense as the magician prepared his most dangerous trick. 
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suspicious
suspicious
[aggettivo]

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

sospetto

sospetto

Ex: The manager became suspicious when he noticed discrepancies in the financial reports. 
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collective
collective
[aggettivo]

involving, done, or shared by all members of a group

collettivo

collettivo

Ex: The collective efforts of the volunteers resulted in a successful charity event. 
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collector
collector
[sostantivo]

someone who gathers things, as a job or hobby

collezionista

collezionista

Ex: The art collector spent millions on a rare painting at the auction. 
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visceral
visceral
[aggettivo]

regarding or involving the internal organs

viscerale, relativo agli organi interni

viscerale, relativo agli organi interni

Ex: The surgeon specialized in visceral injuries, often treating gunshot and stab wounds. 
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viscid
viscid
[aggettivo]

having a thick and sticky texture, similar to glue

viscoso, appiccicoso

viscoso, appiccicoso

Ex: The viscid substance adhered to his fingers as he tried to scoop it up. 
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viscosity
viscosity
[sostantivo]

the measure of a fluid's resistance to flow, indicating its thickness or stickiness

viscosità, spessore

viscosità, spessore

Ex: Motor oil is specifically designed with a certain viscosity to function optimally in engines. 
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viscount
viscount
[sostantivo]

a noble title below an earl but above a baron, used mainly in the UK

visconte, titolo nobiliare

visconte, titolo nobiliare

Ex: The town's annual festival always began with a speech from the reigning viscount, a tradition going back centuries. 
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viscous
viscous
[aggettivo]

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

viscoso, appiccicoso

viscoso, appiccicoso

Ex: After cooling, the melted sugar became viscous, perfect for crafting candy. 
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anthropocentric
anthropocentric
[aggettivo]

centered on or viewing things in terms of human values and experiences

antropocentrico

antropocentrico

Ex: The philosopher argued against an overly anthropocentric worldview, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all life. 
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anthropocentrism
anthropocentrism
[sostantivo]

the belief that human perspectives and values are the most important in understanding the world

antropocentrismo, centrismo umano

antropocentrismo, centrismo umano

Ex: The debate about deforestation often centers around the conflict between economic growth and challenging anthropocentrism. 
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anthropoid
anthropoid
[aggettivo]

having characteristics similar to those of humans

antropoide, simile all'umano

antropoide, simile all'umano

Ex: The robot had an anthropoid design with limbs and a face. 
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anthropology
anthropology
[sostantivo]

the study of the origins and developments of the human race and its societies and cultures

Antropologia

Antropologia

Ex: Sarah decided to major in anthropology to study the diverse cultures and societies around the world. 
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anthropomorphous
anthropomorphous
[aggettivo]

looking or shaped similar to a human

antropomorfo, dall'aspetto umano

antropomorfo, dall'aspetto umano

Ex: The shadow on the cave wall had an anthropomorphous outline, looking eerily like a standing person. 
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oblivion
oblivion
[sostantivo]

the state of being completely forgotten or overlooked

oblio, dimenticanza

oblio, dimenticanza

Ex: Without preservation efforts, historic landmarks risk falling into oblivion and losing their cultural significance. 
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oblivious
oblivious
[aggettivo]

lacking conscious awareness of something

inconsapevole, ignaro

inconsapevole, ignaro

Ex: Despite the loud noise, the baby remained oblivious, peacefully sleeping in her crib. 
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fortitude
fortitude
[sostantivo]

mental and emotional strength and resilience in facing adversity, challenges, or difficult situations

coraggio

coraggio

Ex: Her fortitude during the long illness was truly inspiring. 
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to fortify
to fortify
[Verbo]

to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it

rafforzare, fortificare

rafforzare, fortificare

Ex: The city decided to fortify its borders with a tall, robust wall to deter potential invaders. 
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fortuitous
fortuitous
[aggettivo]

happening unexpectedly in a way that brings good fortune or benefit

fortuito

fortuito

Ex: Their meeting at the café was entirely fortuitous—and led to a lifelong friendship. 
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