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Il libro Interchange - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 4 - Parte 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - Part 1 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "suspicious", "triumph", "deprivation", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
several
[Determinante]

used to refer to a number of things or people, more than two but not many

alcune

alcune

Ex: She received several invitations to different events this weekend.Ha ricevuto **diverse** inviti a diversi eventi questo fine settimana.
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suspicious
[aggettivo]

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

sospetto

sospetto

Ex: I 'm suspicious of deals that seem too good to be true .Sono **sospettoso** degli affari che sembrano troppo belli per essere veri.
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news
[sostantivo]

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

notizia

notizia

Ex: Breaking news about the earthquake spread rapidly across social media.Le **notizie** dell'ultima ora sul terremoto si sono diffuse rapidamente sui social media.
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health
[sostantivo]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

salute

salute

Ex: He decided to take a break from work to focus on his health and well-being .Ha deciso di prendersi una pausa dal lavoro per concentrarsi sulla sua **salute** e benessere.
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weight
[sostantivo]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

peso

peso

Ex: He stepped on the scale to measure his weight.È salito sulla bilancia per misurare il suo **peso**.
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loss
[sostantivo]

the state or process of losing a person or thing

perdita

perdita

Ex: Loss of biodiversity in the region has had detrimental effects on the ecosystem .La **perdita** di biodiversità nella regione ha avuto effetti dannosi sull'ecosistema.
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trend
[sostantivo]

a fashion or style that is popular at a particular time

moda

moda

Ex: Trends in fashion change rapidly every year .Le **tendenze** della moda cambiano rapidamente ogni anno.
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art
[sostantivo]

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

arte

arte

Ex: I enjoy visiting museums to see the beauty of art from different cultures .Mi piace visitare i musei per vedere la bellezza dell'**arte** di diverse culture.
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science
[sostantivo]

knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, especially based on testing and proving facts

scienza

scienza

Ex: We explore the different branches of science, such as chemistry and astronomy .Esploriamo i diversi rami della **scienza**, come la chimica e l'astronomia.
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brain
[sostantivo]

the body part that is inside our head controlling how we feel, think, move, etc.

cervello

cervello

Ex: The brain weighs about three pounds .Il **cervello** pesa circa tre libbre.
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to find a number or amount using mathematics

calcolare

calcolare

Ex: We need to calculate the time it will take to complete the project based on our current progress .Dobbiamo **calcolare** il tempo necessario per completare il progetto in base ai nostri progressi attuali.
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calorie
[sostantivo]

the unit used to measure the amount of energy that a food produces

caloria

caloria

Ex: Food labels often include information about the number of calories per serving to help consumers make informed choices about their diet .Le etichette alimentari spesso includono informazioni sul numero di **calorie** per porzione per aiutare i consumatori a fare scelte informate sulla loro dieta.
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to consume energy by doing physical activity

bruciare

bruciare

Ex: After a hearty meal, he decided to burn the extra calories off at the gym.Dopo un pasto abbondante, ha deciso di **bruciare** le calorie in più in palestra.
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effect
[sostantivo]

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

effetto

effetto

Ex: The new policy had an immediate effect on employee productivity .La nuova politica ha avuto un **effetto** immediato sulla produttività dei dipendenti.
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deprivation
[sostantivo]

the state in which one cannot satisfy their basic human needs

privazione

privazione

Ex: Economic deprivation was evident in the rundown neighborhoods .La **privazione** economica era evidente nei quartieri degradati.
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to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

scoprire, esplorare

scoprire, esplorare

Ex: The archaeologists discovered an ancient city buried beneath the sand .Gli archeologi hanno **scoperto** un'antica città sepolta sotto la sabbia.
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to cancel
[Verbo]

to decide or tell that something arranged before will now not happen

cancellare

cancellare

Ex: The flight was canceled due to mechanical issues with the aircraft .Il volo è stato **cancellato** a causa di problemi meccanici con l'aereo.
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to lock up
[Verbo]

to close or secure something in a place where it cannot be removed or accessed without the appropriate authorization, key, or combination

chiudere a chiave, rinchiudere

chiudere a chiave, rinchiudere

Ex: The librarian locked the rare books up in a special archive.Il bibliotecario ha **rinchiuso** i libri rari in un archivio speciale.
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coincidence
[sostantivo]

a situation in which two things happen simultaneously by chance that is considered unusual

coincidenza

coincidenza

Ex: The similarity between their stories seemed more than just coincidence.La somiglianza tra le loro storie sembrava più di una semplice **coincidenza**.
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dilemma
[sostantivo]

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

dilemma

dilemma

Ex: The environmentalists faced a dilemma: support clean energy projects that displaced local communities or oppose them for social justice reasons .Gli ambientalisti hanno affrontato un **dilemma**: sostenere progetti di energia pulita che hanno spostato le comunità locali o opporsi a loro per ragioni di giustizia sociale.
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disaster
[sostantivo]

a sudden and unfortunate event that causes a great amount of death and destruction

disastro

disastro

Ex: The outbreak of the disease was a public health disaster.Lo scoppio della malattia è stato un **disastro** per la salute pubblica.
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emergency
[sostantivo]

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

emergenza

emergenza

Ex: The sudden power outage was treated as an emergency by the utility company .L'improvviso blackout è stato trattato come un'**emergenza** dalla società di servizi pubblici.
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lucky
[aggettivo]

having or bringing good luck

fortunato

fortunato

Ex: You 're lucky to have such a caring family .Sei **fortunato** ad avere una famiglia così premurosa.
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mishap
[sostantivo]

a minor accident that has no serious consequences

disavventura

disavventura

Ex: The only mishap during the road trip was a flat tire , which we quickly fixed and continued on our way .L'unico **imprevisto** durante il viaggio è stato una gomma a terra, che abbiamo rapidamente riparato per poi continuare il nostro cammino.
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mystery
[sostantivo]

something that is hard to explain or understand, often involving a puzzling event or situation with an unknown explanation

mistero

mistero

Ex: The scientist is trying to solve the mystery of how the disease spreads .Lo scienziato sta cercando di risolvere il **mistero** di come si diffonde la malattia.
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triumph
[sostantivo]

a great victory, success, or achievement gained through struggle

trionfo

trionfo

Ex: The peaceful resolution of the conflict was seen as a triumph of diplomacy and negotiation .La risoluzione pacifica del conflitto è stata vista come un **trionfo** della diplomazia e della negoziazione.
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unexpected
[aggettivo]

happening or appearing without warning, causing surprise

inaspettato

inaspettato

Ex: The team 's unexpected victory shocked the fans .La vittoria **inaspettata** della squadra ha scioccato i fan.
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event
[sostantivo]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

avvenimento

avvenimento

Ex: Graduation day is a significant event in the lives of students and their families .Il giorno della laurea è un **evento** significativo nella vita degli studenti e delle loro famiglie.
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fortune
[sostantivo]

a good thing that happens by chance and is not expected

fortuna, fortuna

fortuna, fortuna

Ex: Winning the prize in the raffle was a stroke of fortune that made his day .Vincere il premio alla lotteria è stato un colpo di **fortuna** che gli ha fatto la giornata.
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situation
[sostantivo]

the way things are or have been at a certain time or place

situazione

situazione

Ex: It 's important to adapt quickly to changing situations in order to thrive in today 's fast-paced world .
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to involve
[Verbo]

to contain or include something as a necessary part

implicare, comportare

implicare, comportare

Ex: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph .Il test **comporterà** rispondere a domande su una fotografia.
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choice
[sostantivo]

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

scelta

scelta

Ex: Parents always want the best choices for their children .I genitori vogliono sempre le migliori **scelte** per i loro figli.
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puzzling
[aggettivo]

hard to understand or explain

sconcertante

sconcertante

Ex: Her puzzling look made me wonder what she was thinking.Il suo sguardo **sconcertante** mi ha fatto chiedere cosa stesse pensando.
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to suffer
[Verbo]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

soffrire

soffrire

Ex: He suffered a lot of pain after the accident .Ha **sofferto** molto dolore dopo l'incidente.
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destruction
[sostantivo]

the action or process of causing significant damage to something, rendering it unable to exist or continue in its normal state

distruzione

distruzione

Ex: The chemical spill led to the destruction of the local ecosystem , affecting wildlife and plant life .La fuora chimica ha portato alla **distruzione** dell'ecosistema locale, colpendo la fauna e la flora.
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success
[sostantivo]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

successo

successo

Ex: Success comes with patience and effort .Il **successo** arriva con pazienza e sforzo.
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achievement
[sostantivo]

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

successo

successo

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement together .La squadra ha celebrato il loro **successo** insieme.
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accident
[sostantivo]

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

incidente

incidente

Ex: Despite taking precautions , accidents can still happen in the workplace .Nonostante le precauzioni prese, gli **incidenti** possono ancora verificarsi sul posto di lavoro.
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mistake
[sostantivo]

an act or opinion that is wrong

errore

errore

Ex: A culture that encourages risk-taking and learning from mistakes fosters innovation and creativity .Una cultura che incoraggia l'assunzione di rischi e l'apprendimento dagli **errori** favorisce l'innovazione e la creatività.
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sudden
[aggettivo]

taking place unexpectedly or done quickly

improvviso

improvviso

Ex: The car came to a sudden stop to avoid hitting the deer on the road .L'auto si è fermata **improvvisamente** per evitare di colpire il cervo sulla strada.
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dangerous
[aggettivo]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

pericoloso

pericoloso

Ex: The mountain path is slippery and considered dangerous.Il sentiero di montagna è scivoloso e considerato **pericoloso**.
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to require
[Verbo]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

richiedere

richiedere

Ex: To bake the cake , the recipe will require eggs , flour , sugar , and butter .Per preparare la torta, la ricetta **richiederà** uova, farina, zucchero e burro.
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similar
[aggettivo]

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

simile

simile

Ex: The two sisters had similar hairstyles , both wearing their hair in braids .Le due sorelle avevano acconciature **simili**, entrambe portavano i capelli in trecce.
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graduation
[sostantivo]

the action of successfully finishing studies at a high school or a university degree

graduazione

graduazione

Ex: She felt proud to walk across the stage at her graduation.Si è sentita orgogliosa di camminare sul palco alla sua **laurea**.
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