Competenze Lessicali SAT 1 - lezione 37

a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite

eufemismo

pleasing to the ear

eufonico, melodioso

a harmonious combination of sounds that is pleasing to the ear

eufonia

a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or pleasure

euforia, estasi

feeling intense excitement and happiness

euforico, estatico

a situation in which all those involved are in complete agreement on something

unanimità

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

unanime

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

arrogante

to claim a right, title, or authority to something, often without proper justification

appropriarsi, usurpare

speaking easily, fluently, and at length

volubile, eloquente

having great volume or bulk

voluminoso, amplio

(of a woman's body) curvy and attractive with full breasts and wide hips

voluttuoso

the act or practice of misleading or lying to others

inganno, frode

displaying behavior that hides true intentions or feelings to mislead or trick

ingannevole, disonesto

to make a person believe something untrue

ingannare

to clearly dispaly something

manifestare

to produce several copies or duplicates of something

duplicare, replicare

a race in which two or more competitors finish at the exact same time

parità, finale alla pari

a situation in which the parties involved do not compromise and therefore are unable to reach an agreement

stallo