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Il libro Interchange - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "appreciate", "egotistical", "stingy", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
kind
[sostantivo]

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

tipo

tipo

Ex: The store sells products of various kinds, from electronics to clothing .Il negozio vende prodotti di **varie tipologie**, dall'elettronica all'abbigliamento.
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romance
[sostantivo]

the affectionate relationship between two partners

avventura romantica

avventura romantica

Ex: She wrote a novel about a forbidden romance that crossed cultural and social boundaries .Ha scritto un romanzo su un **romance** proibito che attraversava confini culturali e sociali.
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marriage
[sostantivo]

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

matrimonio

matrimonio

Ex: They exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony to signify their marriage.Hanno scambiato i voti in una bellissima cerimonia per significare il loro **matrimonio**.
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spouse
[sostantivo]

a male or female partner in a marriage

sposa

sposa

Ex: Despite their differences , they support each other as devoted spouses.Nonostante le loro differenze, si sostengono a vicenda come **coniugi** devoti.
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partner
[sostantivo]

the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

compagno, coppia

compagno, coppia

Ex: Susan and Tom are partners, and they have been married for five years .Susan e Tom sono **partner**, e sono sposati da cinque anni.
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steady
[aggettivo]

regular and constant for a long period of time

costante

costante

Ex: He maintained a steady pace throughout the marathon , ensuring he did n’t tire too quickly .Ha mantenuto un ritmo **costante** durante tutta la maratona, assicurandosi di non stancarsi troppo velocemente.
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belief
[sostantivo]

a strong feeling of certainty that something or someone exists or is true; a strong feeling that something or someone is right or good

convinzione

convinzione

Ex: The team 's success was fueled by their collective belief in their ability to overcome challenges .Il successo della squadra è stato alimentato dalla loro **credenza** collettiva nella loro capacità di superare le sfide.
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education
[sostantivo]

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

educazione

educazione

Ex: She dedicated her career to advocating for inclusive education for students with disabilities .Ha dedicato la sua carriera a sostenere un'**istruzione** inclusiva per gli studenti con disabilità.
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background
[sostantivo]

the details about someone’s family, experience, education, etc.

sfondo

sfondo

Ex: Understanding your students ' backgrounds can help you teach them better .Comprendere i **retroterra** dei tuoi studenti può aiutarti a insegnare loro meglio.
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opinion
[sostantivo]

your feelings or thoughts about a particular subject, rather than a fact

opinione

opinione

Ex: They asked for her opinion on the new company policy .Hanno chiesto la sua **opinione** sulla nuova politica aziendale.
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quality
[sostantivo]

the grade, level, or standard of something's excellence measured against other things

qualità

qualità

Ex: We need to improve the quality of our communication to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts .Dobbiamo migliorare la **qualità** della nostra comunicazione per evitare incomprensioni e conflitti.
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date
[sostantivo]

a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future

appuntamento

appuntamento

Ex: She spent hours getting ready for her date, hoping to make a good impression .Ha passato ore a prepararsi per il suo **appuntamento**, sperando di fare una buona impressione.
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one's ability to say funny things or be amused by jokes and other things meant to make one laugh

umorismo

umorismo

Ex: He uses sense of humor to connect with people and make them feel comfortable .
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personality
[sostantivo]

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

personaggio

personaggio

Ex: People have different personalities, yet we all share the same basic needs and desires .Le persone hanno diverse **personalità**, eppure condividiamo tutti gli stessi bisogni e desideri di base.
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trait
[sostantivo]

a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that forms part of someone's personality or identity

tratto

tratto

Ex: His sense of humor was a trait that made him beloved by his friends .Il suo senso dell'umorismo era un **tratto** che lo rendeva amato dai suoi amici.
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easygoing
[aggettivo]

calm and not easily worried or upset

accomodante

accomodante

Ex: Their easygoing approach to life helped them navigate through difficulties without much stress .Il loro approccio **rilassato** alla vita li ha aiutati a superare le difficoltà senza troppo stress.
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egotistical
[aggettivo]

having an excessive focus on oneself and one's own interests, often at the expense of others

egoista

egoista

Ex: His egotistical nature made it difficult for him to accept criticism .La sua natura **egocentrica** gli rendeva difficile accettare le critiche.
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inflexible
[aggettivo]

reluctant to compromise or change one's attitude, belief, plan, etc.

inflessibile, rigido

inflessibile, rigido

Ex: Despite the new evidence presented , he remained inflexible in his opinion .Nonostante le nuove prove presentate, è rimasto **inflessibile** nella sua opinione.
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modest
[aggettivo]

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

modesto

modesto

Ex: He gave a modest reply when asked about his success .Ha dato una risposta **modesta** quando gli è stato chiesto del suo successo.
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outgoing
[aggettivo]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

estroverso

estroverso

Ex: Her outgoing nature made her the life of the party , always bringing energy and laughter to social events .La sua natura **estroversa** la rendeva l'anima della festa, portando sempre energia e risate agli eventi sociali.
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stingy
[aggettivo]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

avaro

avaro

Ex: The stingy donor gave only a minimal amount , even though they could afford much more .Il donatore **tirchio** ha dato solo una somma minima, anche se poteva permettersi molto di più.
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supportive
[aggettivo]

giving encouragement or providing help

supportive

supportive

Ex: The therapy dog provided supportive companionship to patients in the hospital , offering comfort and emotional support .Il cane da terapia ha fornito una compagnia **di supporto** ai pazienti in ospedale, offrendo conforto e sostegno emotivo.
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temperamental
[aggettivo]

experiencing frequent changes in mood or behavior, often in an unpredictable or inconsistent manner

temperamentali

temperamentali

Ex: The temperamental child threw tantrums when things did n't go their way .Il bambino **capriccioso** faceva i capricci quando le cose non andavano come voleva.
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unreliable
[aggettivo]

not able to be depended on or trusted to perform consistently or fulfill obligations

inattendibile

inattendibile

Ex: He 's an unreliable friend ; you ca n't count on him to keep his promises or be there when you need him .È un amico **inaffidabile**; non puoi contare su di lui per mantenere le promesse o essere presente quando ne hai bisogno.
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stubborn
[aggettivo]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

testardo

testardo

Ex: Despite multiple attempts to convince him otherwise , he remained stubborn in his decision to quit his job .Nonostante numerosi tentativi per convincerlo del contrario, è rimasto **testardo** nella sua decisione di lasciare il lavoro.
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helpful
[aggettivo]

(of a person) having a willingness or readiness to help someone

utile

utile

Ex: The shop assistant was very helpful; she found the perfect gift for my mom .La commessa è stata molto **disponibile**; ha trovato il regalo perfetto per mia madre.
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encouraging
[aggettivo]

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

incoraggiante

incoraggiante

Ex: An encouraging letter from her mentor gave her the strength to keep going .Una lettera **incoraggiante** del suo mentore le ha dato la forza di andare avanti.
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to promise
[Verbo]

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

promettere

promettere

Ex: He promised his best friend that he would be his best man at the wedding .Ha **promesso** al suo migliore amico che sarebbe stato il suo testimone di nozze.
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unpredictable
[aggettivo]

unable to be predicted because of changing many times

imprevedibile

imprevedibile

Ex: The stock market is unpredictable, with prices fluctuating rapidly throughout the day .Il mercato azionario è **imprevedibile**, con prezzi che fluttuano rapidamente durante il giorno.
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irregular
[aggettivo]

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

disordinato, irregolare

disordinato, irregolare

Ex: Her irregular speech pattern puzzled her colleagues , who found it difficult to understand her .Il suo modello di discorso **irregolare** ha sconcertato i suoi colleghi, che hanno trovato difficile capirla.
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mood
[sostantivo]

the emotional state that a person experiences

umore, stato d'animo

umore, stato d'animo

Ex: The sunny weather put everyone in a cheerful mood.Il tempo soleggiato ha messo tutti di buon **umore**.
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to brag
[Verbo]

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, possessions, etc. often in exaggerated manner

vantarsi

vantarsi

Ex: Despite their modesty , the team captain could n't help but brag a bit about the team 's recent winning streak .Nonostante la loro modestia, il capitano della squadra non poteva fare a meno di **vantarsi** un po' della recente serie di vittorie della squadra.
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accomplishment
[sostantivo]

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

realizzazione

realizzazione

Ex: The completion of the project ahead of schedule was a great accomplishment for the entire team .Il completamento del progetto in anticipo rispetto al programma è stato un grande **successo** per l'intero team.
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annoyed
[aggettivo]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

seccato

seccato

Ex: She looked annoyed when her meeting was interrupted again .
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to scream
[Verbo]

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

gridare

gridare

Ex: Excited fans would scream with joy when their favorite band took the stage at the concert .I fan entusiasti **urlavano** di gioia quando la loro band preferita saliva sul palco al concerto.
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appointment
[sostantivo]

a planned meeting with someone, typically at a particular time and place, for a particular purpose

appuntamento

appuntamento

Ex: They set an appointment to finalize the contract on Friday .Hanno fissato un **appuntamento** per finalizzare il contratto venerdì.
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to appear
[Verbo]

to become visible and noticeable

apparire, sembrare

apparire, sembrare

Ex: Suddenly , a figure appeared in the doorway , silhouetted against the bright light behind them .Improvvisamente, una figura **apparve** sulla porta, in controluce rispetto alla luce brillante dietro di loro.
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purpose
[sostantivo]

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

scopo

scopo

Ex: Finding one 's purpose in life often involves introspection and understanding one 's passions and values .Trovare il proprio **scopo** nella vita spesso implica introspezione e comprensione delle proprie passioni e valori.
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in addition to
[Preposizione]

used to add extra or supplementary information

per di più

per di più

Ex: In addition to their regular duties , the team was asked to prepare a presentation for the board meeting .**Oltre alle** loro mansioni regolari, al team è stato chiesto di preparare una presentazione per la riunione del consiglio.
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to pursue
[Verbo]

to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

inseguire

inseguire

Ex: The dog enthusiastically pursued the bouncing tennis ball .Il cane ha inseguito con entusiasmo la palla da tennis rimbalzante.
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specific
[aggettivo]

related to or involving only one certain thing

specifico

specifico

Ex: The teacher asked the students to provide specific examples of historical events for their assignment .L'insegnante ha chiesto agli studenti di fornire esempi **specifici** di eventi storici per il loro compito.
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generic
[aggettivo]

relating to or suitable for a whole group or class of things rather than a specific one

generico

generico

Ex: He prefers using generic templates for presentations to maintain a consistent style .Preferisce utilizzare modelli **generici** per le presentazioni per mantenere uno stile coerente.
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sufficient
[aggettivo]

having enough of something to meet a particular need or requirement

sufficiente, adeguato

sufficiente, adeguato

Ex: The evidence presented in court was deemed sufficient to convict the defendant .Le prove presentate in tribunale sono state ritenute **sufficienti** per condannare l'imputato.
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particular
[aggettivo]

distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

particolare

particolare

Ex: This study examines the impact on a particular community affected by the policy changes .Questo studio esamina l'impatto su una comunità **particolare** colpita dai cambiamenti politici.
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passion
[sostantivo]

a powerful and intense emotion or feeling toward something or someone, often driving one's actions or beliefs

passione

passione

Ex: The artist 's passion for painting was evident in the vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes of her work .La **passione** dell'artista per la pittura era evidente nei colori vibranti e nelle pennellate espressive della sua opera.
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to admire
[Verbo]

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

ammirare

ammirare

Ex: The community admires the local philanthropist for their generosity and commitment to charitable causes .La comunità **ammira** il filantropo locale per la sua generosità e impegno verso le cause benefiche.
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to feature
[Verbo]

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

presentare, includere

presentare, includere

Ex: The car featured advanced safety options such as automatic emergency braking .L'auto **presentava** opzioni di sicurezza avanzate come la frenata automatica d'emergenza.
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complaint
[sostantivo]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

reclamo

reclamo

Ex: She wrote a letter of complaint to the airline after her flight was delayed for several hours without any explanation .Ha scritto una lettera di **reclamo** alla compagnia aerea dopo che il suo volo è stato ritardato per diverse ore senza alcuna spiegazione.
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forum
[sostantivo]

a public meeting place where people can discuss and exchange views on various topics or issues

foro

foro

Ex: The educational forum provided a platform for teachers to share ideas .
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to be thankful for something

apprezzare, essere grato per

apprezzare, essere grato per

Ex: Thank you , I appreciate your kind words of encouragement .Grazie, **apprezzo** le tue gentili parole di incoraggiamento.
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activist
[sostantivo]

a person who tries to bring about political or social change, especially someone who supports strong actions such as protests, etc.

attivista

attivista

Ex: He became an animal rights activist after witnessing the poor treatment of animals in factory farms .È diventato un **attivista** per i diritti degli animali dopo aver assistito al maltrattamento degli animali negli allevamenti intensivi.
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entrepreneur
[sostantivo]

a person who starts a business, especially one who takes financial risks

imprenditore

imprenditore

Ex: Many entrepreneurs face significant risks but also have the potential for substantial rewards .Molti **imprenditori** affrontano rischi significativi ma hanno anche il potenziale per ricompense sostanziali.
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strategy
[sostantivo]

an organized plan made to achieve a goal

strategia

strategia

Ex: The government introduced a strategy to reduce pollution .Il governo ha introdotto una **strategia** per ridurre l'inquinamento.
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mustache
[sostantivo]

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

baffi

baffi

Ex: The painter 's curly mustache added to his eccentric personality .I baffi ricci del pittore aggiungevano alla sua personalità eccentrica.
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