Competenze Lessicali SAT 2 - lezione 18

an early string instrument similar to a violin, typically featuring six strings and played with a bow

viola

a string instrument that is slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower and producing deeper sounds

viola

to counteract or neutralize the intended or anticipated effect of something

annullare, neutralizzare

the condition or status of lacking legal validity

nullità, inefficacia

something that deviates from what is considered normal, expected, or standard

anomalia

not consistent with what is considered to be expected

anomalo

a playful or carefree attitude and a tendency to prioritize amusement or entertainment over more serious matters

frivolezza, leggerezza

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

frivolo

appearing or stated to be true or real, but potentially deceptive or misleading

ostensibile, apparente

displaying wealth, luxury, or importance to attract attention or impress others

ostentato, sfavillante

to demonstrate exceptional skill, achievement, or proficiency in a particular activity, subject, or field

eccellere, distinguersi

the quality of being extremely good in a particular field or activity

eccellenza

an imaginary state or location where everything is perfect

utopia

referring to a vision of an ideal society, where everything is flawless or nearly perfect

utopico

to give careful thought to something, its various aspects, implications, or possibilities

ponderare, riflettere

displaying a sense of slowness or lack of agility due to real or perceived weight or massiveness

pesante, lento

a slender stick used by a conductor while leading an orchestra

bastone

a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

battaglione

referring to interactions, relations, or affairs with other nations

straniero, estero

a person who lives in a country where they are not a citizen or permanent resident

straniero