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Il libro Interchange - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 13

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 13 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "flare", "assumption", "baffle", etc.

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pet peeve
[sostantivo]

something that annoys or bothers someone on a personal levelsomething that annoys or bothers someone on a personal level

pet peeve

pet peeve

Ex: A pet peeve of mine is drivers who do n’t use turn signals .Un mio **dispetto** sono gli automobilisti che non usano le frecce.
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to do something that makes someone extremely upset, annoyed, or angry

far impazzire qualcuno

far impazzire qualcuno

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site next door is enough to drive anyone to madness.
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to push
[Verbo]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

spingere

spingere

Ex: They pushed the heavy box across the room .Hanno **spinto** la scatola pesante attraverso la stanza.
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to stop or pause a process, activity, etc. temporarily

interrompere

interrompere

Ex: They are interrupting the game to fix a technical issue .Stanno **interrompendo** il gioco per risolvere un problema tecnico.
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to argue
[Verbo]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

discutere

discutere

Ex: She argues with her classmates about the best football team.Lei **discute** con i suoi compagni di classe sulla migliore squadra di calcio.
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to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

criticare

criticare

Ex: It 's unfair to criticize someone without understanding the challenges they face .È ingiusto **criticare** qualcuno senza comprendere le sfide che affronta.
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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 cut
[Verbo]

(of lines) to cross one another

tagliare, incrociare

tagliare, incrociare

Ex: The path of the comet cuts the trajectory of the asteroid, resulting in a close encounter.La traiettoria della cometa **taglia** quella dell'asteroide, risultando in un incontro ravvicinato.
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line
[sostantivo]

a row of people or things behind each other or next to each other

fila

fila

Ex: There was a long line of customers waiting to buy tickets .C'era una lunga **fila** di clienti in attesa di acquistare i biglietti.
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certain
[aggettivo]

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

sicuro

sicuro

Ex: She was certain that she left her keys on the table .Era **certa** di aver lasciato le sue chiavi sul tavolo.
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possible
[aggettivo]

able to exist, happen, or be done

possibile

possibile

Ex: To achieve the best possible result , we need to work together .Per ottenere il miglior risultato **possibile**, dobbiamo lavorare insieme.
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cafeteria
[sostantivo]

a restaurant, typically in colleges, hospitals, etc. where you choose and pay for your meal before carrying it to a table

caffetteria

caffetteria

Ex: We usually have lunch in the school cafeteria.Di solito pranziamo nella **caffetteria** della scuola.
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groom
[sostantivo]

a man who is getting married

sposo

sposo

Ex: After the wedding ceremony , the groom thanked everyone for their love and support .Dopo la cerimonia nuziale, lo **sposo** ha ringraziato tutti per il loro amore e sostegno.
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to soak
[Verbo]

to make someone or something extremely wet

inzuppare

inzuppare

Ex: She accidentally spilled her drink , soaking the tablecloth and everything on it .Ha accidentalmente rovesciato la sua bevanda, **inzuppando** la tovaglia e tutto ciò che c'era sopra.
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nuts
[aggettivo]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

pazzo, matto

pazzo, matto

Ex: People thought he was nuts for living alone in the woods .La gente pensava che fosse **pazzo** a vivere da solo nei boschi.
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to fight
[Verbo]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

combattere, lottare

combattere, lottare

Ex: The gang members fought in the street , causing chaos .I membri della banda hanno **combattuto** in strada, causando il caos.
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permission
[sostantivo]

the action of allowing someone to do a particular thing or letting something happen, particularly in an official way

permesso

permesso

Ex: Visitors must obtain permission from the landowner before entering private property .I visitatori devono ottenere il **permesso** dal proprietario prima di entrare in una proprietà privata.
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nephew
[sostantivo]

our sister or brother's son, or the son of our husband or wife's siblings

nipote

nipote

Ex: The proud uncle held his newborn nephew in his arms .Lo zio orgoglioso teneva in braccio il suo **nipote** appena nato.
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inconsiderate
[aggettivo]

(of a person) lacking or having no respect or regard for others' feelings or rights

sconsiderato

sconsiderato

Ex: It was inconsiderate of him to forget her birthday without even sending a card .
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mad
[aggettivo]

feeling very angry or displeased

arrabbiato

arrabbiato

Ex: She was mad at the dishonesty of her colleague .Era **arrabbiata** per la disonestà del suo collega.
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mess
[sostantivo]

a state of disorder, untidiness, or confusion

pasticcio

pasticcio

Ex: He felt like his life was a mess after losing his job .Sentiva che la sua vita fosse un **caos** dopo aver perso il lavoro.
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reaction
[sostantivo]

an action, thought, or feeling in response to something that has happened

reazione

reazione

Ex: The movie 's unexpected ending provoked strong reactions from viewers .Il finale inaspettato del film ha provocato forti **reazioni** da parte degli spettatori.
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assumption
[sostantivo]

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

supposizione, ipotesi

supposizione, ipotesi

Ex: The decision relied on the assumption that funding would be approved.La decisione si basava sull'**ipotesi** che il finanziamento sarebbe stato approvato.
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criticism
[sostantivo]

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

critica

critica

Ex: The manager ’s criticism pushed the team to perform better next time .Le **critiche** del manager hanno spinto la squadra a performare meglio la prossima volta.
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to demand
[Verbo]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

richiedere

richiedere

Ex: The union members are planning to demand changes in the company 's policies during the upcoming meeting with management .I membri del sindacato stanno pianificando di chiedere cambiamenti nelle politiche dell'azienda durante il prossimo incontro con la direzione.
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excuse
[sostantivo]

a reason given to explain one's careless, offensive, or wrong behavior or action

scusa, pretesto

scusa, pretesto

Ex: His excuse for not completing the project on time was unconvincing , and he was asked to redo it .La sua **scusa** per non aver completato il progetto in tempo non era convincente, e gli è stato chiesto di rifarlo.
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prediction
[sostantivo]

the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

previsione

previsione

Ex: Her bold prediction about the stock market shocked the financial community .La sua audace **previsione** sul mercato azionario ha scioccato la comunità finanziaria.
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suggestion
[sostantivo]

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

proposta

proposta

Ex: I appreciate your suggestion to try meditation as a stress-relief technique .Apprezzo il tuo **suggerimento** di provare la meditazione come tecnica per alleviare lo stress.
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suspicion
[sostantivo]

a feeling of doubt or mistrust towards someone or something, often without concrete evidence or proof

sospetto

sospetto

Ex: The community was filled with suspicion about the new mayor ’s intentions .La comunità era piena di **sospetto** riguardo alle intenzioni del nuovo sindaco.
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warning
[sostantivo]

a message or sign given to someone to indicate that something dangerous, harmful, or undesirable may happen

avvertimento,  allarme

avvertimento, allarme

Ex: The warning lights on the dashboard indicated a potential problem with the engine.Le luci di **avvertimento** sul cruscotto indicavano un potenziale problema con il motore.
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selfish
[aggettivo]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

egoista

egoista

Ex: The selfish politician prioritized their own agenda over the needs of their constituents .Il politico **egoista** ha prioritizzato il proprio programma rispetto alle esigenze dei suoi elettori.
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to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

rompere, lasciarsi

rompere, lasciarsi

Ex: He found it hard to break up with her , but he knew it was the right decision .Ha trovato difficile **rompere** con lei, ma sapeva che era la decisione giusta.
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to bet
[Verbo]

to risk money on the result of a coming event by trying to predict it

scommettere

scommettere

Ex: Last week , the group bet on the roulette wheel at the casino .La scorsa settimana, il gruppo ha **scommesso** sulla roulette al casinò.
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to blame
[Verbo]

to say or feel that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or problem

incolpare

incolpare

Ex: Rather than taking responsibility , he tried to blame external factors for his own shortcomings .Piuttosto che assumersi la responsabilità, ha cercato di **incolpare** fattori esterni per le proprie carenze.
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to pretend
[Verbo]

to act in a specific way in order to make others believe that something is the case when actually it is not so

fingere

fingere

Ex: The spy pretended to be a tourist while gathering information in a foreign country .La spia **fingeva** di essere un turista mentre raccoglieva informazioni in un paese straniero.
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haircut
[sostantivo]

a particular style or shape in which someone's hair is cut

taglio di capelli

taglio di capelli

Ex: I ’m thinking about getting a haircut for the summer , something lighter .Sto pensando di farmi un **taglio di capelli** per l'estate, qualcosa di più leggero.
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previously
[avverbio]

before the present moment or a specific time

anteriormente

anteriormente

Ex: The project had been proposed and discussed previously by the team , but no concrete plans were made .Il progetto era stato proposto e discusso **precedentemente** dal team, ma non erano stati fatti piani concreti.
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tricky
[aggettivo]

difficult to do or handle and requiring skill or caution

difficile

difficile

Ex: Figuring out the tricky instructions for assembling furniture can be frustrating without the right tools and expertise .Capire le istruzioni **complesse** per assemblare i mobili può essere frustrante senza gli strumenti giusti e l'esperienza.
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to occur at a specific time or location

avvenire

avvenire

Ex: The historic took place centuries ago .
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mysterious
[aggettivo]

difficult or impossible to comprehend or explain

misterioso

misterioso

Ex: The old book had a mysterious aura that intrigued the reader .Il vecchio libro aveva un'aura **misteriosa** che incuriosiva il lettore.
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trumpet
[sostantivo]

a musical instrument with a curved metal tube and one wide end, which is played by blowing into it while pressing and releasing its three buttons

tromba

tromba

Ex: She took private lessons to improve her embouchure and breath control on the trumpet.Ha preso lezioni private per migliorare la sua imboccatura e il controllo del respiro sulla **tromba**.
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phenomenon
[sostantivo]

a fact, event, or situation that is observed, especially one that is unusual or not fully understood

fenomeno, manifestazione

fenomeno, manifestazione

Ex: Earthquakes are natural phenomena that scientists continuously study.I terremoti sono **fenomeni** naturali che gli scienziati studiano continuamente.
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fear
[sostantivo]

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

paura

paura

Ex: His fear of public speaking caused him to avoid presentations and speeches .La sua **paura** di parlare in pubblico lo ha portato a evitare presentazioni e discorsi.
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fascination
[sostantivo]

the state of having great interest in something or someone

fascino

fascino

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announcement
[sostantivo]

an official or public statement that contains information about something, particularly a present or future occurrence

annuncio

annuncio

Ex: The announcement of the winner was met with applause .L'**annuncio** del vincitore è stato accolto con applausi.
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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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flare
[sostantivo]

a sudden, brief burst of increased brightness observed from the sun's surface, usually accompanied by a burst of energy and radiation

brillamento, eruzione

brillamento, eruzione

Ex: Astronomers studied the flare to understand solar activity .Gli astronomi hanno studiato **il brillamento** per comprendere l'attività solare.
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to baffle
[Verbo]

to confuse someone by making something difficult to understand or explain

sconcertare, confondere

sconcertare, confondere

Ex: The cryptic message left by the suspect baffled the detectives .Il messaggio criptico lasciato dal sospettato ha **sconcertato** i detective.
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high-pitched
[aggettivo]

having a sound that is of a higher frequency or tone than usual

acuto, stridente

acuto, stridente

Ex: The alarm emitted a high-pitched sound that was impossible to ignore , ensuring everyone evacuated the building safely .L'allarme ha emesso un suono **acuto** che era impossibile ignorare, assicurando che tutti evacuassero l'edificio in sicurezza.
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flute
[sostantivo]

a tube-like musical instrument that is played by blowing over a hole while covering and uncovering its other holes

flauto

flauto

Ex: He took flute lessons to improve his breath control and technique , aiming to become a professional musician .Ha preso lezioni di **flauto** per migliorare il controllo del respiro e la tecnica, con l'obiettivo di diventare un musicista professionista.
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squealing
[aggettivo]

creating or having a high-pitched and usually loud noise that is typically caused by friction or pressure

stridente, acuto

stridente, acuto

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inspector
[sostantivo]

a police officer holding an intermediate rank

ispettore

ispettore

Ex: Inspector Johnson was commended for his diligent work in uncovering corruption within the department.L'**ispettore** Johnson è stato elogiato per il suo lavoro diligente nel scoprire la corruzione all'interno del dipartimento.
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resident
[sostantivo]

a person who lives in a particular place, usually on a long-term basis

residente

residente

Ex: The community center hosts events and activities for residents of all ages .
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