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Competenze Lessicali SAT 1 - lezione 50

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temporal
temporal
[aggettivo]

not lasting forever

temporale, effimero

temporale, effimero

Ex: He realized the joys of childhood are temporal and soon fade away. 
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to temporize

to delay or avoid making a decision to gain time

temporeggiare, prendere tempo

temporeggiare, prendere tempo

Ex: She temporized her response to give herself a moment to think. 
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to foreordain

to plan something before it happens

predestinare, preordinare

predestinare, preordinare

Ex: Some believe that our paths are foreordained, meaning they're set before we even start. 
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foreordination
foreordination
[sostantivo]

(theology) divine preordaining or predetermination of events or outcomes before they occur

predestinazione, preordinazione

predestinazione, preordinazione

Ex: Some believe in foreordination, thinking that our destinies are pre-decided. 
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foresail
foresail
[sostantivo]

the first piece of fabric used on a boat or ship to catch the wind and help it move

fiocco, vela di prua

fiocco, vela di prua

Ex: They got a new foresail because the old one was torn. 
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to foresee
to foresee
[Verbo]

to know or predict something before it happens

prevedere, anticipare

prevedere, anticipare

Ex: Despite all their planning, they didn't foresee the power outage during the event. 
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foreshore
foreshore
[sostantivo]

the area of the beach that lies between the highest and lowest points reached by the tide

zona intertidale, battigia

zona intertidale, battigia

Ex: Fishermen often set up their rods along the foreshore. 
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foresight
foresight
[sostantivo]

careful planning or provision made for the future

preveggenza, lungimiranza

preveggenza, lungimiranza

Ex: Her foresight in saving money ensured she could retire comfortably. 
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to forestall

to stop something from happening by acting ahead of time

prevenire, anticipare

prevenire, anticipare

Ex: She took painkillers to forestall a migraine. 
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to foretell

to predict or say in advance what will happen in the future

predire, presagire

predire, presagire

Ex: She said her grandmother had the ability to foretell when someone was about to visit. 
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forethought
forethought
[sostantivo]

thinking ahead to avoid problems or harm

preveggenza, anticipazione

preveggenza, anticipazione

Ex: With a little forethought, she packed an umbrella and avoided getting wet. 
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to benefice

a job in the Church that comes with property and money in exchange for looking after the people

beneficiare, essere provvisto di un beneficio

beneficiare, essere provvisto di un beneficio

Ex: John received a benefice, so now he lives in the church house and gets paid for his duties. 
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beneficial
beneficial
[aggettivo]

having a positive effect or helpful result

benefico, vantaggioso

benefico, vantaggioso

Ex: Taking breaks during work is beneficial for productivity. 
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beneficiary
beneficiary
[sostantivo]

a person who receives money or benefits

beneficiario, beneficiaria

beneficiario, beneficiaria

Ex: When buying life insurance, make sure to name a beneficiary who will receive the payout. 
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to benefit
to benefit
[Verbo]

to help or be useful

beneficiare, avvantaggiare

beneficiare, avvantaggiare

Ex: Wearing sunscreen benefits your skin in sunny weather. 
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benefactor
benefactor
[sostantivo]

a person who gives money or support to help others

benefattore

benefattore

Ex: The charity thanked its generous benefactor at the annual gala. 
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benediction
benediction
[sostantivo]

a prayer asking for divine blessing, protection, or guidance

benedizione, preghiera di benedizione

benedizione, preghiera di benedizione

Ex: The priest offered a benediction at the end of the ceremony. 
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benevolent
benevolent
[aggettivo]

showing kindness and generosity

benevolo

benevolo

Ex: The benevolent old man would often buy lunch for strangers at the local cafe. 
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