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Competenze Lessicali SAT 3 - lezione 5

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to censor
to censor
[Verbo]

to remove parts of something such as a book, movie, etc. and prevent the public from accessing them for political, moral, or religious purposes

censurare

censurare

Ex: The government decided to censor the film due to its sensitive content. 
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censorious
censorious
[aggettivo]

(of one's behavior) severely criticizing and disapproving

censore, critico severo

censore, critico severo

Ex: The teacher's censorious remarks discouraged students from sharing their ideas in class. 
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censurable
censurable
[aggettivo]

deserving blame or criticism for being wrong, harmful, or immoral

censurabile, biasimevole

censurabile, biasimevole

Ex: The company faced censurable accusations of environmental negligence. 
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to censure
to censure
[Verbo]

to strongly criticize in an official manner

censurare

censurare

Ex: The teacher had to censure a student who consistently disrupted the class. 
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barcarole
barcarole
[sostantivo]

a song traditionally sung by boat rowers in Venice

barcarola, canzone da gondoliere

barcarola, canzone da gondoliere

Ex: Visitors to Venice often enjoy the soothing sounds of a barcarole as they glide along the water in a gondola. 
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bard
bard
[sostantivo]

a person who writes pieces of poetry and stories

bardo

bardo

Ex: In medieval times, the bard entertained the court with tales of heroism and love. 
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virtu
virtu
[sostantivo]

a great appreciation and interest in beautiful and artistic items

virtuosismo, amore per l'arte

virtuosismo, amore per l'arte

Ex: The art collector's virtu became evident as the gallery showcased a diverse array of exquisite pieces. 
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virtual
virtual
[aggettivo]

very similar to the actual thing in almost every way

virtuale, quasi reale

virtuale, quasi reale

Ex: The virtual silence in the library made it a perfect place for focused studying. 
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virtuoso
virtuoso
[sostantivo]

a person who is exceptionally skilled and talented in a field such as sports

virtuoso

virtuoso

Ex: In the world of sports, he was recognized as a virtuoso, displaying unmatched skill on the field. 
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to propel
to propel
[Verbo]

to drive, push, or cause to move forward or onward

propellere, spingere

propellere, spingere

Ex: The boat's engine propels it swiftly across the water. 
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propellant
propellant
[sostantivo]

a substance that helps something move forward

propellente, ergol

propellente, ergol

Ex: The rocket was loaded with a powerful propellant to achieve maximum thrust during liftoff. 
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propeller
propeller
[sostantivo]

a rotating mechanical device that moves through air or water, creating forward motion for vehicles like aircraft or boats

elica, propulsore

elica, propulsore

Ex: The airplane's powerful propeller sliced through the air, propelling it swiftly across the sky. 
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to debunk
to debunk
[Verbo]

to reveal the exaggeration or falseness of a belief, claim, idea, etc.

sfatare

sfatare

Ex: The scientist worked to debunk the myth that eating chocolate causes acne, conducting rigorous studies to disprove the claim. 
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debunking
debunking
[sostantivo]

the act of revealing and disproving false beliefs, ideas, etc.

smascheramento,  confutazione

smascheramento, confutazione

Ex: The scientist engaged in the debunking of outdated theories, presenting new evidence to the scientific community. 
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imitation
imitation
[sostantivo]

the act of replicating or trying to replicate the actions of another person

imitazione

imitazione

Ex: The comedian's success lay in his skillful imitation of famous personalities, bringing laughter to the audience. 
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imitator
imitator
[sostantivo]

an individual who replicates the actions, expressions, or speech of someone else

imitatore, copione

imitatore, copione

Ex: The talented imitator captivated the audience with spot-on impressions of famous actors during the comedy show. 
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mercantile
mercantile
[aggettivo]

related to the old-fashioned way of doing business including its ideas and practices

mercantile,  commerciale

mercantile, commerciale

Ex: The mercantile system emphasized countries accumulating wealth by exporting more goods than they imported. 
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mercenary
mercenary
[aggettivo]

motivated by financial gain or material rewards

mercenario, interessato

mercenario, interessato

Ex: The company's decision to cut corners and compromise on quality revealed its mercenary approach to business. 
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perfidy
perfidy
[sostantivo]

the act of intentionally betraying someone or something's trust in one

perfidia, tradimento

perfidia, tradimento

Ex: The generals considered the unauthorized negotiations with the enemy a clear act of perfidy. 
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perfidious
perfidious
[aggettivo]

relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal

perfido

perfido

Ex: The perfidious diplomat pretended friendship while secretly plotting against the alliance. 
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