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Il libro Interchange - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 8

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "perseverance", "oppose", "competitiveness", etc.

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anywhere
[avverbio]

to, in, or at any place

dovunque

dovunque

Ex: She could live anywhere and still feel at home .Lei potrebbe vivere **ovunque** e sentirsi ancora a casa.
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anytime
[avverbio]

without restriction to a specific time

in qualsiasi momento

in qualsiasi momento

Ex: My flight got delayed , so I might arrive anytime this evening .Il mio volo è stato ritardato, quindi potrei arrivare **in qualsiasi momento** stasera.
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college
[sostantivo]

an institution that offers higher education or specialized trainings for different professions

collegio, Università

collegio, Università

Ex: We have to write a research paper for our college class .Dobbiamo scrivere un documento di ricerca per il nostro corso al **college**.
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course
[sostantivo]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

corso

corso

Ex: The university offers a course in computer programming for beginners .L'università offre un **corso** di programmazione informatica per principianti.
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traditional
[aggettivo]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

tradizionale

tradizionale

Ex: The company ’s traditional dress code requires formal attire , while other workplaces are adopting casual policies .Il codice di abbigliamento **tradizionale** dell'azienda richiede un abbigliamento formale, mentre altri luoghi di lavoro stanno adottando politiche casual.
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to attend
[Verbo]

to be present at a meeting, event, conference, etc.

assistere

assistere

Ex: As a professional , it is essential to attend industry conferences for networking opportunities .
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conference
[sostantivo]

an official meeting where a group of people discuss a certain matter, which often continues for days

conferenza

conferenza

Ex: Many universities organize conferences to promote academic collaboration .Molte università organizzano **conferenze** per promuovere la collaborazione accademica.
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lecture
[sostantivo]

a talk given to an audience about a particular subject to educate them, particularly at a university or college

lezione

lezione

Ex: The series includes weekly lectures on art and culture .La serie include **conferenze** settimanali su arte e cultura.
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degree
[sostantivo]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

grado

grado

Ex: To enter the medical field , you must first obtain a medical degree.Per entrare nel campo medico, devi prima ottenere una **laurea** in medicina.
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to expand
[Verbo]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

espandere

espandere

Ex: Over time , his interests expanded beyond literature to include philosophy , art , and music .Nel tempo, i suoi interessi si **espansero** oltre la letteratura per includere filosofia, arte e musica.
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career
[sostantivo]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

carriera

carriera

Ex: He 's had a diverse career, including stints as a musician and a graphic designer .Ha avuto una **carriera** diversificata, che include periodi come musicista e graphic designer.
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path
[sostantivo]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

vialetto, passaggio

vialetto, passaggio

Ex: The path was lined with blooming flowers .Il **sentiero** era fiancheggiato da fiori in fiore.
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promotion
[sostantivo]

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

promozione

promozione

Ex: The team celebrated her promotion with a surprise party .La squadra ha celebrato la sua **promozione** con una festa a sorpresa.
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professional
[aggettivo]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

professionale

professionale

Ex: The conference featured presentations by professional speakers on various topics in the industry .La conferenza ha presentato interventi di **professionisti** su vari argomenti del settore.
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license
[sostantivo]

a legal document that gives someone permission to do something, such as drive a car or practice a profession

licenza, permesso

licenza, permesso

Ex: The restaurant lost its liquor license for serving alcohol to minors.Il ristorante ha perso la sua **licenza** per gli alcolici per aver servito alcolici ai minori.
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certification
[sostantivo]

a document or official statement attesting to the fact that someone has met certain standards or requirements

certificazione

certificazione

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reason
[sostantivo]

something that explains an action or event

motivo

motivo

Ex: Understanding the reason for his behavior helped to resolve the conflict .Capire il **motivo** del suo comportamento ha aiutato a risolvere il conflitto.
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center
[sostantivo]

the middle part or point of an area or object

centro

centro

Ex: The wheel of the bicycle had a hub at its center.La ruota della bicicletta aveva un mozzo al suo **centro**.
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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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to prefer
[Verbo]

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

preferire

preferire

Ex: They prefer to walk to work instead of taking public transportation because they enjoy the exercise .Loro **preferiscono** camminare fino al lavoro invece di prendere i mezzi pubblici perché apprezzano l'esercizio.
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tutor
[sostantivo]

a teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group

tutore

tutore

Ex: The tutor tailored the lessons to the student 's learning style and pace .Il **tutor** ha adattato le lezioni allo stile di apprendimento e al ritmo dello studente.
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to expect
[Verbo]

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

aspettare

aspettare

Ex: He expects a promotion after all his hard work this year .Si **aspetta** una promozione dopo tutto il suo duro lavoro quest'anno.
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actually
[avverbio]

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

effettivamente

effettivamente

Ex: The old building , believed to be abandoned , is actually a thriving art studio .Il vecchio edificio, ritenuto abbandonato, è **in realtà** uno studio d'arte fiorente.
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to review
[Verbo]

to reconsider something, especially in order to make a decision about it or make modifications to it

rivedere, riesaminare

rivedere, riesaminare

Ex: Before releasing the software update , the developers will review the code to identify and fix any bugs or vulnerabilities .Prima di rilasciare l'aggiornamento del software, gli sviluppatori **rivedranno** il codice per identificare e correggere eventuali bug o vulnerabilità.
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competitiveness
[sostantivo]

the desire to win or succeed in a contest or rivalry with others

competitività

competitività

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concern
[sostantivo]

a subject of significance or interest to someone or something

preoccupazione

preoccupazione

Ex: Financial stability is often a concern for young professionals .La stabilità finanziaria è spesso una **preoccupazione** per i giovani professionisti.
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cooperation
[sostantivo]

the act of working together toward a common goal

cooperazione

cooperazione

Ex: Without the team 's cooperation, the event would not have run smoothly .
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creativity
[sostantivo]

the ability to use imagination in order to bring something new into existence

creativita

creativita

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perseverance
[sostantivo]

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

perseveranza

perseveranza

Ex: Building a successful business requires not only vision but also perseverance through tough times .Costruire un'azienda di successo richiede non solo visione, ma anche **perseveranza** nei momenti difficili.
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self-confidence
[sostantivo]

the belief and trust in oneself and one's abilities

fiducia in se stessi

fiducia in se stessi

Ex: She struggled with self-confidence, especially in social settings .Ha lottato con l'**autostima**, soprattutto in contesti sociali.
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self-discipline
[sostantivo]

the ability to control one's behavior and actions in order to achieve a goal or complete a task

autodisciplina, autocontrollo

autodisciplina, autocontrollo

Ex: Athletes rely on self-discipline to maintain strict diets and training routines .Gli atleti si affidano all'**autodisciplina** per mantenere diete rigorose e routine di allenamento.
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tolerance
[sostantivo]

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

tolleranza

tolleranza

Ex: The festival celebrated cultural tolerance, showcasing traditions from various ethnic groups .Il festival ha celebrato la **tolleranza** culturale, mostrando tradizioni di vari gruppi etnici.
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martial arts
[sostantivo]

any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

marziale

marziale

Ex: Martial arts tournaments attract competitors from around the world to showcase their skills and techniques .I tornei di **arti marziali** attirano concorrenti da tutto il mondo per mostrare le loro abilità e tecniche.
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budget
[sostantivo]

the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

budget

budget

Ex: The project ran over budget, leading to cuts in other areas .Il progetto ha superato il **budget**, portando a tagli in altre aree.
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expense
[sostantivo]

the amount of money spent to do or have something

costo

costo

Ex: Many people use budgeting apps to categorize their expenses and identify areas where they can cut back to save money .Molte persone utilizzano app di budgeting per categorizzare le proprie **spese** e identificare le aree in cui possono tagliare per risparmiare denaro.
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penny
[sostantivo]

a unit of currency or coin used in several countries, equal to one hundredth of a dollar or pound

penny

penny

Ex: The loaf of bread cost eighty pennies.La pagnotta è costata ottanta **penny**.
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habit
[sostantivo]

something that you regularly do almost without thinking about it, particularly one that is hard to give up or stop doing

abito

abito

Ex: She is in the habit of writing in her journal before going to bed .Lei ha l'**abitudine** di scrivere nel suo diario prima di andare a letto.
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to be around something on all sides

circondare

circondare

Ex: Trees surrounded the campsite , offering shade and privacy .Gli alberi **circondavano** il campeggio, offrendo ombra e privacy.
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clutter
[sostantivo]

a number of objects scattered around in a messy and untidy way

disordine, caos

disordine, caos

Ex: Too much clutter in a workspace can be distracting .Troppo **disordine** in un'area di lavoro può essere distraente.
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silent
[aggettivo]

having or making little or no sound

silenzioso

silenzioso

Ex: The silent library provided a peaceful environment for studying .La biblioteca **silenziosa** offriva un ambiente tranquillo per studiare.
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constantly
[avverbio]

in a way that continues without any pause

costantemente

costantemente

Ex: The street was constantly busy with pedestrians and traffic .La strada era **costantemente** affollata di pedoni e traffico.
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to claim
[Verbo]

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

sostenere

sostenere

Ex: Right now , the marketing campaign is actively claiming the product to be the best in the market .In questo momento, la campagna di marketing **afferma** attivamente che il prodotto è il migliore sul mercato.
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to assume
[Verbo]

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

assumere

assumere

Ex: Right now , some team members are assuming that the project deadline will be extended .In questo momento, alcuni membri del team **presumono** che la scadenza del progetto sarà prorogata.
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uncluttered
[aggettivo]

free from mess or untidiness

sgombro, ordinato

sgombro, ordinato

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necessarily
[avverbio]

in a way that cannot be avoided

necessariamente

necessariamente

Ex: Learning a new skill necessarily takes time .Imparare una nuova abilità richiede **necessariamente** tempo.
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to judge
[Verbo]

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

giudicare, ritenere

giudicare, ritenere

Ex: The chef judges the taste of the dish by sampling it before serving .Lo chef **giudica** il gusto del piatto assaggiandolo prima di servirlo.
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to go close or closer to something or someone

avvicinarsi

avvicinarsi

Ex: Last night , the police approached the suspect 's house with caution .Ieri sera, la polizia si è **avvicinata** alla casa del sospettato con cautela.
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curious
[aggettivo]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

curioso

curioso

Ex: She was always curious about different cultures and loved traveling to new places .Lei era sempre **curiosa** delle diverse culture e amava viaggiare in nuovi posti.
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despite
[Preposizione]

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

nonostante

nonostante

Ex: She smiled despite the bad news.
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to oppose
[Verbo]

to strongly disagree with a policy, plan, idea, etc. and try to prevent or change it

opporsi a

opporsi a

Ex: He strongly opposed her idea , believing it would not solve the underlying problem .Si è **opposto** fermamente alla sua idea, credendo che non avrebbe risolto il problema sottostante.
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identical
[aggettivo]

similar in every detail and totally alike

identico

identico

Ex: The two paintings are so identical that even art experts struggle to differentiate them .I due dipinti sono così **identici** che persino gli esperti d'arte faticano a distinguerli.
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busy
[aggettivo]

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

occupato

occupato

Ex: The event planner became exceptionally busy with coordinating logistics and ensuring everything ran smoothly .Il pianificatore di eventi è diventato eccezionalmente **occupato** nel coordinare la logistica e assicurarsi che tutto funzionasse senza intoppi.
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ambition
[sostantivo]

something that is greatly desired

ambizione

ambizione

Ex: My ambition is to one day climb Mount Everest .La mia **ambizione** è un giorno scalare il Monte Everest.
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attorney
[sostantivo]

a lawyer who represents someone in a court of law

avvocato

avvocato

Ex: The attorney advised her on the best course of action for the lawsuit .L'**avvocato** le ha consigliato il miglior corso di azione per la causa.
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defender
[sostantivo]

a player who is primarily responsible for defending their team's goal or territory, and preventing the opposing team from scoring

difensore, terzino

difensore, terzino

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buddy
[sostantivo]

a close friend

amico

amico

Ex: At the company picnic , employees brought their families along , creating a relaxed atmosphere where coworkers could mingle and get to know each other as buddies outside of work .Al picnic aziendale, i dipendenti hanno portato le loro famiglie, creando un'atmosfera rilassata in cui i colleghi potevano socializzare e conoscersi come **amici** fuori dal lavoro.
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chance
[sostantivo]

a possibility that something will happen

probabilità

probabilità

Ex: There 's a good chance we 'll finish the project ahead of schedule if we stay focused .C'è una buona **possibilità** che finiremo il progetto in anticipo se restiamo concentrati.
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