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Competenze Lessicali SAT 3 - lezione 4

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to postdate

to assign a later date or time to something in relation to a specific point of reference

postdatare, datare successivamente

postdatare, datare successivamente

Ex: The historian decided to postdate the discovery of the ancient artifact, realizing it belonged to a later time period. 
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postgraduate
postgraduate
[aggettivo]

related to studies after finishing a bachelor's degree

postlaurea, di specializzazione

postlaurea, di specializzazione

Ex: After earning her bachelor's degree, Sarah decided to pursue postgraduate studies in psychology. 
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posthumous
posthumous
[aggettivo]

referring to something that happens, is published, or is awarded after the death of the person to whom it relates

postumo

postumo

Ex: The author's posthumous novel was published a year after her death, becoming a bestseller. 
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postscript
postscript
[sostantivo]

brief additional note added to the end of a letter or document, usually after the signature, often containing information that the writer forgot to include

post scriptum, P.S.

post scriptum, P.S.

Ex: After signing the letter, she added a postscript to remind her friend about the upcoming meeting. 
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posterity
posterity
[sostantivo]

all the people who will come after the current generation

posterità, generazioni future

posterità, generazioni future

Ex: Scientists are researching renewable energy sources with an eye toward securing a cleaner future for posterity. 
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posterior
posterior
[aggettivo]

positioned at or close to the back, behind, or the end of a structure

posteriore, dietro

posteriore, dietro

Ex: In the room layout, the desk was situated in the posterior section, facing the window. 
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to braze
to braze
[Verbo]

to join metals by melting a strong material between them

brasare, saldare con ottone

brasare, saldare con ottone

Ex: The blacksmith decided to braze the pieces of metal together for a more secure connection. 
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brazen
brazen
[aggettivo]

behaving without shame or fear and refusing to follow traditional rules or manners

sfacciato, impudente

sfacciato, impudente

Ex: The employee's brazen attitude during the meeting surprised everyone as she openly challenged the boss's decisions. 
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brazier
brazier
[sostantivo]

a big metal container for burning coal or charcoal to keep people warm outdoors

braciere, fornello a carbone

braciere, fornello a carbone

Ex: During the winter festival, the city set up braziers along the streets to keep attendees warm. 
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ichthyology
ichthyology
[sostantivo]

the scientific study of fish including their biology, behavior, classification etc.

ittiologia

ittiologia

Ex: The researcher's expertise in ichthyology contributed to a comprehensive understanding of the local fish species. 
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to variegate

to add different elements, making something more diverse in how it looks or what it includes

variegare, diversificare

variegare, diversificare

Ex: The artist decided to variegate the painting by incorporating a range of colors and textures. 
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variegated
variegated
[aggettivo]

having many different colors

variegato, multicolore

variegato, multicolore

Ex: The quilt featured a variegated pattern, incorporating a range of colors for a striking visual effect. 
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to ramify
to ramify
[Verbo]

to split into two or more branches, creating a fork-like appearance

ramificarsi, dividersi

ramificarsi, dividersi

Ex: As the river flowed downstream, it began to ramify, creating a network of smaller streams and tributaries. 
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ramification
ramification
[sostantivo]

an unexpected event that makes a situation more complex

ramificazione, conseguenza imprevista

ramificazione, conseguenza imprevista

Ex: Changing the schedule had unforeseen ramifications, causing confusion among team members. 
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crustacean
crustacean
[sostantivo]

a sea creature with a hard shell and jointed legs such as crabs and lobsters

crostaceo

crostaceo

Ex: At the beach, children love searching for colorful crustaceans like crabs and tiny shrimp in tide pools. 
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crustaceous
crustaceous
[aggettivo]

having a tough shell or outer layer, or seem like something with a hard outer covering

crustaceo, con guscio

crustaceo, con guscio

Ex: The scientist discovered a tiny, crustaceous creature with a hard exoskeleton in the tide pools. 
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to hallow
to hallow
[Verbo]

to make something sacred through religious ceremonies

santificare, consacrare

santificare, consacrare

Ex: During the annual festival, the community gathered to hollow the ceremonial objects used in their religious rituals. 
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hallowed
hallowed
[aggettivo]

considered holy or very important in a religious way

sacro, venerabile

sacro, venerabile

Ex: The ancient shrine hidden in the mountains was considered hollowed by the local community. 
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