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Competenze Lessicali SAT 2 - lezione 16

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recluse
[sostantivo]

an individual who lives by themselves and avoids all sorts of contact with other people

recluso

recluso

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reclusive
[aggettivo]

(of a place) very isolated and remote, situated far from populated areas or access to the outside world

solitario

solitario

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animadversion
[sostantivo]

a severe critical comment or formal disapproval, often in an official or public manner

animadversione, critica severa

animadversione, critica severa

Ex: His harsh condemnation drew animadversion from loyal supporters who felt he was being too critical .
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animalcule
[sostantivo]

a tiny animal, typically visible only under a microscope

animale microscopico, animacolo

animale microscopico, animacolo

Ex: In his pioneering studies animalcules, Leeuwenhoek documented countless varieties of protozoa , bacteria and other microscopic creatures .
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to animate
[Verbo]

to invoke emotions, enthusiasm, or energy in people

animare, vivacizzare

animare, vivacizzare

Ex: The little gestures of animated the meeting , making it feel warm and welcoming .
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animosity
[sostantivo]

strong hostility, opposition, or anger

animosità

animosità

Ex: She could n't hide animosity when they were forced to collaborate .
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animus
[sostantivo]

a deep-seated feeling of hostility and ill will directed at someone or something

animus, ostilità

animus, ostilità

Ex: Some groups animus against certain scientific theories that conflict with their core doctrines .
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presentiment
[sostantivo]

a feeling or suspicion that something, particularly something unpleasant, is about to take place

presentimento

presentimento

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presentment
[sostantivo]

a statement about an offense made by a jury based on their own knowledge

presentazione, riscontro

presentazione, riscontro

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vehemence
[sostantivo]

a loud, forceful, and emphatic speech, often in an angry or aggressive tone

veemenza, ardore

veemenza, ardore

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vehement
[aggettivo]

expressing strong emotions, typically anger

veemente, impetuoso

veemente, impetuoso

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to tremor
[Verbo]

to make a slight shaking movement, often as a result of external factors such as wind, movement, or vibrations

tremare, vibrare

tremare, vibrare

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tremulous
[aggettivo]

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

tremante

tremante

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to extort
[Verbo]

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

estorcere

estorcere

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extortion
[sostantivo]

a crime where someone forces another person to give them money or valuable things by threatening or intimidating them

estorsione, ricatto

estorsione, ricatto

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misadventure
[sostantivo]

an event or experience that is unfortunate, unsuccessful, or troublesome, often due to poor planning, bad judgment, or unforeseen circumstances

disavventura, incidente

disavventura, incidente

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misanthrope
[sostantivo]

someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

misantropo

misantropo

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to fail to understand the full or true meaning, intention, or scope of a situation, idea, or statement

malintendere, interpretare erroneamente

malintendere, interpretare erroneamente

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