Competenze Lessicali SAT 1 - lezione 46

to dismiss or reject something as false

repudiare, rigettare

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

ripugnante

to drive back or push away

respinger, scartare

a noisy fight or argument, which usually a lot of people take part in

rissa

showing resistance to authority or control

testardo, rebellious

to break a rule or trust

fratturare, violare

easily damaged or broken

fragile

a structure used in sports competitions consisting of three adjacent platforms of different levels, on which winners stand to receive their awards

podio

another word for poetry or a poetic work

poesia, opera poetica

characterized by beauty, elegance, or emotional depth similar to what is often found in poetry

poetico

the belief in the existence of one or more gods or deities

teismo

a government where religious leaders are in charge and make the rules

teocrazia

a person who studies or specializes in theology and religious beliefs

teologo, teologa

related to the study of religion and religious beliefs

teologico

the study of religions and faiths

teologia

a strong and irresistible urge to do something

compulsione, costrizione

forced to be done by law or authority

obbligatorio