Il libro Interchange - Pre-intermedio - Unità 14 - Parte 1

(of a thing) having been used or existing for a long period of time

vecchio

a larger and more populated town

città

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

spiaggia

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

deserto

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

foresta

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

colle

a piece of land surrounded by water

isola

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lago

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montagna

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

oceano

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

fiume

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

valle

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

vulcano

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

cascata

a short test given to students

quiz

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

rivista

a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos

Australia

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

facile

a type of word that describes a noun

aggettivo

(grammar) describing adverbs or adjectives that indicate a difference in degree, quality, size, etc.

comparativo

(grammar) describing adverbs or adjectives that indicate the highest level in degree, quality, size, etc.

superlativo

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

lungo

above average in amount or size

grande

lacking moisture or liquid

secco

above average in size or extent

grande

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

bellissima, bello

(of a space) filled with things or people

affollato

having a high price

caro, costoso

having a quality that is satisfying

buona

having more of a good quality

meglio

superior to everything else that is in the same category

il migliore, la migliore

having a quality that is not satisfying

male, cattivo

having a lower standard, value, or quality than another thing or person

peggio

the least desirable or most unfavorable condition, quality, or characteristic of something

peggiore, il peggiore

(of activities, games, events, etc. ) played, done, or happening outside a house, building, etc.

all'aperto, esterno

used to indicate a greater extent or degree of a particular quality

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