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Competenze Lessicali SAT 2 - lezione 8

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to expostulate

to strongly argue, disapprove, or disagree with someone or something

protestare

protestare

Ex: Yesterday, I expostulated with my colleague about their unprofessional behavior. 
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exposure
exposure
[sostantivo]

the condition of being unprotected from harm, danger, or adverse conditions

esposizione, vulnerabilità

esposizione, vulnerabilità

Ex: Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause burns. 
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to expound
to expound
[Verbo]

to give an explanation of something by talking about it in great detail

esporre, spiegare dettagliatamente

esporre, spiegare dettagliatamente

Ex: The speaker will expound on the benefits of renewable energy in his presentation. 
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precipice
precipice
[sostantivo]

a steep cliff or edge of a rock face, often with a significant drop

precipizio

precipizio

Ex: They stood on the edge of the precipice, looking down at the valley below. 
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precipitant
precipitant
[aggettivo]

happening more quickly than normal circumstances, especially without required preparation

precipitoso

precipitoso

Ex: His precipitant decision to resign without consulting others backfired. 
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precipitous
precipitous
[aggettivo]

being made or carried out in a hurrying way that lacked thoughtful consideration

precipitoso, affrettato

precipitoso, affrettato

Ex: Critics argued the policy overhaul was too precipitous and did not allow for public comment. 
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theoretical
theoretical
[aggettivo]

relating to or based on theory or logical reasoning rather than practical experience or application

teorico

teorico

Ex: Urban planners relied heavily on theoretical models of traffic flow without real-world validation. 
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theorist
theorist
[sostantivo]

someone who formulates general principles to explain specific events or phenomena

teorico,  teorica

teorico, teorica

Ex: Albert Einstein is renowned as a theoretical physicist and a seminal theorist in the field of relativity. 
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to theorize

to express various scenarios about something without necessarily basing it on evidence or facts

teorizzare, speculare

teorizzare, speculare

Ex: We spent the afternoon theorizing about what aliens might look like and how they would communicate. 
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thesis
thesis
[sostantivo]

a statement that someone presents as a topic to be argued or examined

tesi

tesi

Ex: In the debate, Sarah presented the thesis that stricter gun control laws would lead to a decrease in gun-related violence. 
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ironic
ironic
[aggettivo]

using statements that mean the opposite of what is stated, often to convey criticism or humor through an implied second meaning

ironico

ironico

Ex: Fans enjoyed the podcast for its ironic, irreverent satire of current events. 
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irony
irony
[sostantivo]

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

ironia

ironia

Ex: His irony was so sharp that some people didn’t realize he was mocking them. 
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to botanize

to study or collect plants in a scientific or systematic manner, often in their natural environments

botanizzare, studiare le piante

botanizzare, studiare le piante

Ex: She regularly botanizes in the local park, studying the plant species and their interactions. 
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botany
botany
[sostantivo]

the scientific study of plants, their structure, genetics, classification, etc.

botanica

botanica

Ex: She majored in botany to learn about plant genetics and classification. 
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to entreat
to entreat
[Verbo]

to ask someone in an emotional or urgent way to do something

supplicare

supplicare

Ex: In a desperate voice, he entreated the crowd to help him find his lost child. 
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entreaty
entreaty
[sostantivo]

a request made with sincerity or desperation

supplica, preghiera accorata

supplica, preghiera accorata

Ex: Her entreaty for help moved the crowd to action. 
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inborn
inborn
[aggettivo]

referring to traits that are present from birth and are influenced by genetic inheritance, such as medical conditions or physical features

innato, congenito

innato, congenito

Ex: The child was diagnosed with an inborn metabolic disorder. 
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inbred
inbred
[aggettivo]

born or developed as a result of reproduction between closely related members within a group of animals, plants, or people

consanguineo, derivante da incroci tra consanguinei

consanguineo, derivante da incroci tra consanguinei

Ex: In agriculture, inbred crop varieties are often developed to ensure consistent traits and uniformity in the harvest. 
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nebula
nebula
[sostantivo]

a faint, cloudy spot on the cornea of the eye

nebula, opacità corneale

nebula, opacità corneale

Ex: The doctor noticed a small nebula on the patient's cornea. 
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nebulous
nebulous
[aggettivo]

relating to or resembling a vast cloud of dust and gas in space

nebuloso, nuvoloso

nebuloso, nuvoloso

Ex: As the fog cleared, a nebulous mist hung in the air, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. 
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