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parsimony

sostantivo

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Chiudi

Accedi

(frugalità)

parsimonia

avoiding excess or waste in expenditure or consumption, and only using what is necessary

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The team operated with parsimony, requesting only essential equipment and personnel.

Out of parsimony, she bought only what was on sale and assembled meals from staples.

parsimonious

aggettivo

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parsimonioso

spending money very reluctantly

to explicate

Verbo

e

ɛ

x

ks

p

l

i

ə

c

k

a

eɪ

t

e

(spiegare)

esplicitare

to explain or interpret something in a clear and detailed manner, often uncovering deeper meanings

explicit

aggettivo

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esplicito

expressed very clearly, leaving no doubt or confusion

implicit

to carp

Verbo

c

k

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ɑ

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p

(criticare incessantemente)

lamentarsi

to complain or criticize persistently, often about trivial issues

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carping

sostantivo

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n

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(pignoleria)

critica continua

the act of consistently and overly criticizing, specifically focusing on minor or unimportant matters

ferocity

sostantivo

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ɑ

c

s

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t

y

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(fiercezza)

ferocia

a state of extreme aggression or force to the point of being nearly out of control

ferocious

aggettivo

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ɜ

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oʊ

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ʃ

iou

ə

s

(aggressivo)

feroce

extremely aggressive or intense in appearance or behavior

to parch

Verbo

p

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ɑ

r

ch

ʧ

(seccare)

disidratare

to make excessively dry by removing moisture from an object, substance, or surface

parched

aggettivo

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ʧ

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d

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(secco)

arido

extremely dry, often due to heat or lack of moisture

lithe

aggettivo

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th

ð

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agile

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

lithesome

aggettivo

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aɪ

th

ð

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s

o

ʌ

m

e

(flessibile)

agile

graceful and physically flexible that allows for ease and fluidity of movement

epitaph

sostantivo

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æ

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f

(epitaffio funebre)

epitaffio

a short verse or poem on a tombstone, serving to commemorate or convey a message to visitors of the grave

What is an "epitaph"?

An epitaph is a brief inscription or statement, typically found on a gravestone or memorial, that honors and commemorates a deceased person. It usually includes the person's name, dates of birth and death, and a short message or tribute that reflects their life, achievements, or qualities. Epitaphs are meant to serve as a lasting tribute, offering a glimpse into the individual's life and the impact they had on others.

epithet

sostantivo

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θ

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(insulto)

epiteto

an abusive word or insulting nickname that is used instead of someone's name or title

epitome

sostantivo

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m

e

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(incarnazione)

epitome

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

to epitomize

Verbo

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ɪ

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o

ə

m

i

aɪ

z

e

(rappresentare)

epitomizzare

to serve as a typical example or embodiment of a concept, idea, or category

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amateur

aggettivo

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æ

m

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eu

ɜ

r

amateur

(of objects or works) lacking the precision or quality one would expect from a paid professional

amatory

aggettivo

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o:

r

y

i

(amatory)

amoroso

relating to or involving love or romance

curt

aggettivo

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k

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ɜ

r

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(diretto)

conciso

getting straight to the core of the matter in a direct, efficient manner

to curtail

Verbo

c

k

u

ɜ

r

t

ai

eɪ

l

(accorciare)

ridurre

Formal

to end something sooner than planned

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