Il libro Solutions - Avanzato - Unità 9 - 9C

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

(of a system, organization, etc.) a sudden and abrupt failure

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

relating to the production, distribution, and management of wealth and resources within a society or country

related or belonging to a country or region other than your own

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

referring to activities or matters within a country's borders

a hostile encounter between armed forces during a war

a situation where the number of people living in a particular area is more than the capacity of the environment to support them

to cause something to happen

the end or failure of something, such as an organization, system, or life

to guess how long something will last

something that serves to show, suggest, or point to a fact, condition, or situation

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

a set of ideas intended to explain the reason behind the existence or occurrence of something

to lose a position of power, authority, or influence, often as a result of a negative event or circumstance

a change toward a smaller, lower, or reduced state

to invest a specific amount of time or effort into an activity or task with dedication

a specific manner of considering something

to indicate or signify something, often in a clear or explicit way

the last part or final stage of an occurrence or event

to take part in a game or activity for fun

a set of actions and responsibilities that are assigned to a person or group within a specific context

to fight or contend against someone or something, often in a physical or armed conflict

to address, discuss, or focus on a particular topic or issue

to remove someone from a position of power or authority, often through force or legal action

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

to oppress or weaken someone or something, often through harsh or repetitive action

to dismiss someone from their job

to increase in size, volume, or intensity, often in a gradual or steady manner