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Competenze Lessicali SAT 1 - lezione 39

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regime
[sostantivo]

a system of governing that is authoritarian and usually not selected in a fair election

regime

regime

Ex: The authoritarian regime imposed strict censorship on the media.
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regimen
[sostantivo]

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

regime

regime

Ex: The athlete adhered to a disciplined regimen, carefully monitoring his caloric intake and nutrient balance to optimize performance .
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collegian
[sostantivo]

an individual attending or having attended a college or university

studente universitario, collegiano

studente universitario, collegiano

Ex: collegians participate in internships during summer breaks to gain practical experience .
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colleague
[sostantivo]

someone with whom one works

collega

collega

Ex: I often seek advice from colleague, who has years of experience in the industry and is always willing to help .
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ambiguity
[sostantivo]

the quality of a phrase or statement having multiple interpretations due to its wording or context

ambiguità, duplicità

ambiguità, duplicità

Ex: Her statement was filled ambiguity, leaving everyone unsure of her true intentions .
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ambiguous
[aggettivo]

having more than one possible meaning or interpretation

ambiguo

ambiguo

Ex: The lawyer pointed out ambiguous clause in the contract , suggesting it could be interpreted in more than one way .
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lumen
[sostantivo]

a unit measuring the brightness of light

lumen, unità di misura della luminosità

lumen, unità di misura della luminosità

Ex: When choosing a flashlight , consider lumen rating to determine its brightness .
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luminary
[sostantivo]

an influential individual who inspires or enlightens others

luminoso, illuminato

luminoso, illuminato

Ex: She was considered a luminary in the world of classical music.
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luminous
[aggettivo]

emitting or reflecting light

luminoso

luminoso

Ex: The clock face luminous, making it easy to read the time in the dark .
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lummox
[sostantivo]

a clumsy and unintelligent individual

stupido, stordito

stupido, stordito

Ex: Despite his best efforts , he could n't fix the computer , making him look like a lummox.
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sympathetic
[aggettivo]

of or relating to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions

simpatico, simpaticomimetico

simpatico, simpaticomimetico

Ex: When startled , sympathetic system prepares our body for a quick reaction .
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symphonic
[aggettivo]

connected with or in form of a symphony

sinfonico

sinfonico

Ex: She has a deep appreciation for symphonic music, frequently attending live concerts.
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symphony
[sostantivo]

a long and sophisticated musical composition written for a large orchestra, in three or four movements

sinfonia

sinfonia

Ex: The composer 's latest work was symphony that blended traditional melodies with modern harmonies .
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symptomatic
[aggettivo]

showing signs typical of a specific illness

sintomatico

sintomatico

Ex: Her consistent fatigue symptomatic of iron deficiency .
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to talk to someone and convince them to help settle an argument or spare someone from punishment

intercedere

intercedere

Ex: He interceded to stop the fight and prevent further escalation of violence .
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to stop or catch before reaching intended destination

intercettare, fermare

intercettare, fermare

Ex: The intercepted the pass and ran for a touchdown .
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intercession
[sostantivo]

the action of talking to someone so that they help settle an argument or show kindness to someone else

intercessione

intercessione

Ex: The diplomatintercession prevented the escalation of the international conflict .
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intercessor
[sostantivo]

a person who intervenes on behalf of someone else, especially to mediate or plead for them

intercessore, mediator

intercessore, mediator

Ex: intercessor's efforts led to a peaceful resolution of the dispute .
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nihilist
[sostantivo]

a person who supports the absence of organized government or authority

nihilista, niilista

nihilista, niilista

Ex: Some viewed him as a nihilist due to his disdain for established systems .
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nil
[numerale]

the number zero, often used in sports or to indicate nothing

zero, niente

zero, niente

Ex: His contribution to the project was nil.
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