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Competenze Lessicali SAT 2 - lezione 7

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extensible
extensible
[aggettivo]

having the ability to be stretched or expanded without significant damage or loss of integrity

estensibile, allungabile

estensibile, allungabile

Ex: With its extensible design, the garden hose stretches to reach the far end of the yard effortlessly. 
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extensive
extensive
[aggettivo]

covering a large area

esteso, ampio

esteso, ampio

Ex: The national park had extensive hiking trails, offering visitors the opportunity to explore diverse landscapes and ecosystems. 
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extensor
extensor
[sostantivo]

a muscle that helps a body part or limb be stretched out by contraction

estensore

estensore

Ex: A strain in the extensor tendons of his hand resulted in limited movement and discomfort. 
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external
external
[aggettivo]

located on the outer surface of something

esterno

esterno

Ex: The building’s external walls were insulated to improve energy efficiency. 
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bibliography
bibliography
[sostantivo]

a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work

bibliografia, elenco di riferimenti

bibliografia, elenco di riferimenti

Ex: The research paper included a detailed bibliography at the end. 
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bibliomania
bibliomania
[sostantivo]

a great enthusiasm for collecting books

bibliomania, passione per la collezione di libri

bibliomania, passione per la collezione di libri

Ex: John's bibliomania was evident from the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in his home, filled with rare and antique volumes. 
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bibliophile
bibliophile
[sostantivo]

a person who loves or collects books, especially for their content, rarity, or physical beauty

bibliofilo, amante dei libri

bibliofilo, amante dei libri

Ex: As a lifelong bibliophile, she spent weekends browsing antique bookshops. 
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to wane
to wane
[Verbo]

(of the moon) to gradually decrease in its visible illuminated surface as it progresses from full to new moon

crescere

crescere

Ex: The moon began to wane after the full moon. 
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to wax
to wax
[Verbo]

to grow in strength, size, intensity, etc.

crescere

crescere

Ex: Her interest in photography continued to wax over the years, leading her to pursue it as a full-time profession. 
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excitable
excitable
[aggettivo]

likely to show intense happiness and enthusiasm when experiencing something new or interesting

eccitabile

eccitabile

Ex: Children tend to be more excitable than adults, often showing great joy and excitement over simple things. 
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excitation
excitation
[sostantivo]

a source of energy or stimulation that elevates the activity or functioning of an object or process

eccitazione, stimolazione

eccitazione, stimolazione

Ex: Halloween celebrations provide safe excitation for kids through costumes, candy and imaginative play. 
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legacy
legacy
[sostantivo]

something left behind by a person after they die

eredità, lascito

eredità, lascito

Ex: She received a valuable painting as a legacy from her aunt's will. 
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to legalize

to permit something by law, granting people the right or freedom to do it

legalizzare, permettersi per legge

legalizzare, permettersi per legge

Ex: The government decided to legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes, allowing patients to access it legally. 
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to legislate

to create or bring laws into effect through a formal process

legiferare

legiferare

Ex: They are currently legislating new measures to address environmental concerns. 
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legislator
legislator
[sostantivo]

a person whose job is to make new laws, especially one who is a member of a governmental body

legislatore, parlamentare

legislatore, parlamentare

Ex: The senator is a dedicated legislator who has worked tirelessly to pass meaningful legislation for the betterment of the community. 
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to legitimate

to legally establish the parent-child relationship of a child born to unmarried parents, typically through court orders, or other formal processes

legittimare

legittimare

Ex: After years of legal battles, John successfully petitioned the court to legitimate his child and establish his parental rights. 
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electrolysis
electrolysis
[sostantivo]

(chemistry) the process of separating a liquid or solution into its parts by passing electricity through it

elettrolisi, decomposizione elettrolitica

elettrolisi, decomposizione elettrolitica

Ex: By subjecting saltwater to electrolysis, we can produce chlorine gas and sodium hydroxide, which have various industrial applications. 
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glacial
glacial
[aggettivo]

relating to a large mass of compressed ice like those near the poles or on mountains

glaciale

glaciale

Ex: They studied the glacial formations in the Arctic region. 
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glacier
glacier
[sostantivo]

a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

ghiacciaio

ghiacciaio

Ex: Scientists study glaciers to understand the effects of climate change on ice melt and sea-level rise. 
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