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Competenze Lessicali SAT 2 - lezione 13

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restitution
restitution
[sostantivo]

the action of restoring something to its original state or condition

restituzione, ripristino

restituzione, ripristino

Ex: Restitution of the historic building took several years of renovation. 
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restive
restive
[aggettivo]

feeling a sense of unease or agitation that prevents one from finding peace or relaxation

irrequieto, agitato

irrequieto, agitato

Ex: Workers left the meeting in a restive mood, unsettled by uncertainty around pending layoffs. 
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restorative
restorative
[aggettivo]

making one feel more energetic or refreshed

riparatore, rivitalizzante

riparatore, rivitalizzante

Ex: The celebration was particularly restorative for team morale after a difficult period of setbacks. 
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restrained
restrained
[aggettivo]

showing limited emotion and maintaining formality

controllato, riservato

controllato, riservato

Ex: Despite receiving criticism, she remained restrained and composed throughout the meeting. 
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to transfuse

the medical procedure of transferring blood, blood components, or other fluids into a patient's bloodstream

trasfondere

trasfondere

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to fluctuate

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

fluttuare

fluttuare

Ex: The economy fluctuates, affecting businesses and individuals alike. 
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fluctuation
fluctuation
[sostantivo]

the irregular or unpredictable variation in something over time, characterized by alternating changes

fluttuazione

fluttuazione

Ex: The stock market experienced significant fluctuations last week. 
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banal
banal
[aggettivo]

lacking creativity or novelty, making it uninteresting due to its overuse or predictability

banale,  triviale

banale, triviale

Ex: Despite the extravagant decorations, the party turned out to be banal and uneventful, with the same mundane conversations and activities. 
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banality
banality
[sostantivo]

a remark used so often that its not interesting or effective

banalità

banalità

Ex: His speech was filled with banalities, relying on clichés and tired phrases that failed to engage the audience. 
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to disavow
to disavow
[Verbo]

to deny any knowledge, support, or responsibility for something that is associated with oneself

disconoscere, rinnegare

disconoscere, rinnegare

Ex: Rather than taking responsibility for the project's failure, the manager disavowed any involvement, placing the blame solely on their team members. 
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disavowal
disavowal
[sostantivo]

the act of denying any connection, association, or knowledge about something

rinnegamento, smentita

rinnegamento, smentita

Ex: Her disavowal of the controversial project was met with skepticism, as evidence suggested her active participation in its planning. 
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genealogist
genealogist
[sostantivo]

an expert who studies and researches a person's ancestors and the history of their family

genealogista, esperto di genealogia

genealogista, esperto di genealogia

Ex: A genealogist helped me trace my family tree back several generations, uncovering fascinating stories about my ancestors. 
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genealogy
genealogy
[sostantivo]

the study of family lineages and the history of descent

genealogia

genealogia

Ex: Thanks to advancements in technology and online databases, conducting genealogy research has become more accessible to individuals interested in their family history. 
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to overreach

to go beyond limits of one's power or authority, often resulting in negative consequences or failure

esagerare

esagerare

Ex: He overreached himself by taking on too many responsibilities, leading to burnout and decreased performance. 
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overpass
overpass
[sostantivo]

a type of bridge that is built over a road to provide a different passage

cavalcavia

cavalcavia

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to overhang

to extend outwards beyond the edge or surface of an object or structure

sporgere, penzolare

sporgere, penzolare

Ex: The cliff overhangs the river, casting a shadow on the water below. 
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to felicitate

to express joy and good wishes to someone for their achievements or on special occasions

felicitare, congratularsi

felicitare, congratularsi

Ex: The team gathered to felicitate their captain on winning the championship, applauding her outstanding leadership. 
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felicitous
felicitous
[aggettivo]

fitting for the occasion, accurately expressing what is intended

opportuno, azzeccato

opportuno, azzeccato

Ex: The wedding toast delivered by the father of the bride was full of witty and felicitous observations. 
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felicity
felicity
[sostantivo]

well-crafted manner, expression or style in communication, design or artistic endeavors

felicità, eleganza

felicità, eleganza

Ex: Her poems have a felicity of expression, capturing complex emotions in a simple yet moving style. 
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blood transfusion
blood transfusion
[sostantivo]

the transfer of blood from a donor to a recipient to address medical needs

trasfusione di sangue, trasfusione sanguigna

trasfusione di sangue, trasfusione sanguigna

Ex: In emergencies, hospitals may request immediate blood transfusions to save lives. 
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