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Il libro Interchange - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 14

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 14 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "simultaneously", "editorial", "assurance", etc.

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milestone
[sostantivo]

an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something

pietra miliare, traguardo

pietra miliare, traguardo

Ex: The new law marks a milestone in environmental protection efforts .La nuova legge segna una **pietra miliare** negli sforzi di protezione ambientale.
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contemporary
[aggettivo]

having a modern or current style or design, often reflecting up-to-date trends

contemporaneo

contemporaneo

Ex: Contemporary ceramics showcase innovative shapes and glazes .La ceramica **contemporanea** mostra forme e smalti innovativi.
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feature
[sostantivo]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

caratteristica

caratteristica

Ex: The magazine article highlighted the chef 's innovative cooking techniques as a key feature of the restaurant 's success .L'articolo della rivista ha evidenziato le tecniche di cucina innovative dello chef come una **caratteristica** chiave del successo del ristorante.
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entirely
[avverbio]

to the fullest or complete degree

completamente

completamente

Ex: The room was entirely empty after the move .La stanza era **completamente** vuota dopo il trasloco.
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simultaneously
[avverbio]

at exactly the same time

simultaneamente

simultaneamente

Ex: They pressed the buttons simultaneously to start the synchronized performance .Hanno premuto i pulsanti **simultaneamente** per iniziare la performance sincronizzata.
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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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predictable
[aggettivo]

easily anticipated or expected to happen based on past experiences or knowledge

prevedibile

prevedibile

Ex: The outcome of the experiment was predictable, based on the known laws of physics .Il risultato dell'esperimento era **prevedibile**, basato sulle leggi conosciute della fisica.
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defeated
[aggettivo]

having been beaten in a competition, battle, or struggle

sconfitto, battuto

sconfitto, battuto

Ex: The defeated proposal failed to gain support from the board members .La proposta **sconfitta** non è riuscita a ottenere il sostegno dei membri del consiglio.
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script
[sostantivo]

a written text that a movie, show, or play is based on

copione

copione

Ex: The film 's script was adapted from a popular novel .Il **copione** del film è stato adattato da un romanzo popolare.
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to add
[Verbo]

to put things together to make them bigger in size or quantity

aggiungere

aggiungere

Ex: I added a few extra hours to my schedule to finish the work .Ho **aggiunto** qualche ora in più al mio programma per finire il lavoro.
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title
[sostantivo]

the name given to a movie, book, etc.

titolo

titolo

Ex: The artwork 's title captures the essence of the artist 's inspiration .Il **titolo** dell'opera cattura l'essenza dell'ispirazione dell'artista.
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credit
[sostantivo]

(plural) a list of names at the start or end of a TV program or movie acknowledging the people involved in its production

credito

credito

Ex: She was excited to see her name in the credits for the first time as a production assistant.
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creative
[aggettivo]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

creativo

creativo

Ex: My friend is very creative, she designed and sewed her own dress for the party .La mia amica è molto **creativa**, ha disegnato e cucito il suo vestito per la festa.
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manager
[sostantivo]

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

direttore

direttore

Ex: The soccer team 's manager led them to victory in the championship .Il **manager** della squadra di calcio li ha guidati alla vittoria nel campionato.
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club
[sostantivo]

a place where people, especially young people, go to dance, listen to music, or spend time together

club

club

Ex: We 're going to a popular club downtown tonight .Stasera andiamo in un **club** popolare in centro.
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editorial
[aggettivo]

related to an article on a newspaper or magazine that gives the opinions of the editors

editoriale

editoriale

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director
[sostantivo]

a person who manages or is in charge of an activity, department, or organization

regista, direttore

regista, direttore

Ex: He serves as the director of the museum , curating exhibits and preserving artifacts .Lui serve come **direttore** del museo, curando mostre e preservando manufatti.
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animator
[sostantivo]

a person who creates moving images, such as cartoons, using various techniques and software

animatore, disegnatore di animazione

animatore, disegnatore di animazione

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programmer
[sostantivo]

a person who writes computer programs

programmatore

programmatore

Ex: He enjoys the creativity and problem-solving involved in being a programmer.Gli piace la creatività e il problem-solving coinvolti nell'essere un **programmatore**.
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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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photographer
[sostantivo]

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

fotografo

fotografo

Ex: She hired a photographer to take family portraits for their holiday cards .Ha assunto un **fotografo** per scattare ritratti di famiglia per i loro biglietti di auguri.
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songwriter
[sostantivo]

someone who writes the words of songs and sometimes their music

cantautore

cantautore

Ex: He collaborates with other musicians , often working as a songwriter on various projects .Collabora con altri musicisti, spesso lavorando come **cantautore** su vari progetti.
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storyboard
[sostantivo]

a set of pictures or drawings depicting the outline of the plot of a movie, TV series, etc.

Disegno i bozzetti

Disegno i bozzetti

Ex: A well-designed storyboard helps visualize the flow of a movie .Uno **storyboard** ben progettato aiuta a visualizzare il flusso di un film.
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artist
[sostantivo]

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

artista

artista

Ex: The street artist was drawing portraits for passersby .L'**artista** di strada stava disegnando ritratti per i passanti.
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stunt
[sostantivo]

a difficult or strange action done to attract attention, especially in advertising or politics

acrobazia

acrobazia

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talk show
[sostantivo]

a type of TV or radio program on which famous people appear as guests to answer questions about themselves or other subjects

talk show

talk show

Ex: A live audience attended the talk show to interact with the guests .Un pubblico dal vivo ha partecipato al **talk show** per interagire con gli ospiti.
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host
[sostantivo]

the person in front of a camera who talks about different topics or invites guests to a TV or radio show

presentatore

presentatore

Ex: The host's engaging personality kept the audience tuned in for the entire hour .La personalità coinvolgente del **presentatore** ha mantenuto il pubblico sintonizzato per l'intera ora.
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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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assurance
[sostantivo]

a promise or pledge to do something

assicurazione, promessa

assicurazione, promessa

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analyst
[sostantivo]

a trained individual who evaluates information and data to provide insights and make informed decisions in various fields such as finance, economics, business, technology, etc.

analista

analista

Ex: Market analysts study consumer trends and competitor strategies to advise companies on marketing strategies .Gli **analisti** di mercato studiano le tendenze dei consumatori e le strategie dei concorrenti per consigliare le aziende sulle strategie di marketing.
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content
[sostantivo]

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

contento

contento

Ex: She poured the contents of the jar into the mixing bowl.Ha versato il **contenuto** del barattolo nella ciotola per mescolare.
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manager
[sostantivo]

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

direttore

direttore

Ex: The soccer team 's manager led them to victory in the championship .Il **manager** della squadra di calcio li ha guidati alla vittoria nel campionato.
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amateur
[sostantivo]

someone who is not skilled or experienced enough for a specific activity

amatore

amatore

Ex: As an amateur, he entered the race for the experience rather than aiming to win .Da **dilettante**, ha partecipato alla gara per l'esperienza piuttosto che per puntare a vincere.
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conflict
[sostantivo]

a serious disagreement or argument, often involving opposing interests or ideas

conflitto

conflitto

Ex: The internal conflict within the organization affected its overall efficiency and morale.Il **conflitto** interno all'interno dell'organizzazione ha influenzato la sua efficienza complessiva e il morale.
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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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major
[aggettivo]

serious and of great importance

maggiore, più importante

maggiore, più importante

Ex: The major decision to expand operations overseas was met with cautious optimism .La **grande** decisione di espandere le operazioni all'estero è stata accolta con ottimismo cauto.
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social event
[sostantivo]

a social gathering or occasion where people come together to interact and socialize with each other

evento sociale, riunione sociale

evento sociale, riunione sociale

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truth
[sostantivo]

the true principles or facts about something, in contrast to what is imagined or thought

verità

verità

Ex: Personal honesty and transparency contribute to a culture of truth.L'onestà personale e la trasparenza contribuiscono a una cultura di **verità**.
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extra
[sostantivo]

a person hired to appear in a film or television production, typically in the background of scenes to add realism

aggiuntivi

aggiuntivi

Ex: Being an extra in the film gave him a brief glimpse of the glamorous world of movie-making .Essere una **comparse** nel film gli ha dato una breve occhiata nel glamouroso mondo della produzione cinematografica.
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to enter one's name in a list of an institute, school, etc.

registrare

registrare

Ex: The students were required to registe with the school administration.Gli studenti dovevano **registrarsi** presso l'amministrazione scolastica.
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agency
[sostantivo]

a business or organization that provides services to other parties, especially by representing them in transactions

agenzia

agenzia

Ex: An insurance agency sells and services insurance policies to clients , acting as a liaison between the insurer and the insured .Un'**agenzia** assicurativa vende e gestisce polizze assicurative per i clienti, agendo come intermediario tra l'assicuratore e l'assicurato.
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exclusively
[avverbio]

in a manner that is only available to a particular person, group, or thing

esclusivamente

esclusivamente

Ex: The event is exclusively for invited guests ; no public admission is allowed .
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reasonable
[aggettivo]

(of a person) showing good judgment and acting by reason

ragionevole

ragionevole

Ex: They sought advice from a reasonable and experienced friend .Hanno chiesto consiglio a un amico **ragionevole** ed esperto.
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to explode
[Verbo]

to break apart violently and noisily in a way that causes destruction

esplodere, scoppiare

esplodere, scoppiare

Ex: The grenade exploded, creating chaos and panic among the soldiers .La granata è **esplosa**, creando caos e panico tra i soldati.
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explosion
[sostantivo]

a sudden, forceful release of energy due to a chemical or nuclear reaction, causing rapid expansion of gases, loud noise, and often destruction

esplosione

esplosione

Ex: The explosion was so powerful that it could be heard from miles away .L'**esplosione** era così potente che si poteva sentire a miglia di distanza.
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jury
[sostantivo]

a group of twelve citizens, who listen to the details of a case in the court of law in order to decide the guiltiness or innocence of a defendant

giuria

giuria

Ex: The jury was composed of individuals from various professions and backgrounds .La **giuria** era composta da individui di varie professioni e background.
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convincing
[aggettivo]

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

convincente

convincente

Ex: The convincing logic of her proposal won over the skeptical members of the committee .La logica **convincente** della sua proposta ha conquistato i membri scettici del comitato.
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challenging
[aggettivo]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

impegnativo

impegnativo

Ex: Completing the obstacle course was challenging, pushing participants to their physical limits.Completare il percorso a ostacoli è stato **impegnativo**, spingendo i partecipanti ai loro limiti fisici.
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to notice
[Verbo]

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

notare

notare

Ex: I noticed the time and realized I was late for my appointment .Ho **notato** l'ora e ho capito che ero in ritardo per il mio appuntamento.
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to compare
[Verbo]

to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

comparare

comparare

Ex: The chef likes to compare different cooking techniques to enhance flavors .Lo chef ama **confrontare** diverse tecniche di cottura per esaltare i sapori.
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tutorial
[sostantivo]

a course of instruction that is presented to an individual or a small number of students, typically focused on a specific subject or topic

tutoriale

tutoriale

Ex: The online tutorial included interactive exercises and quizzes to reinforce learning objectives .Il **tutorial** online includeva esercizi interattivi e quiz per rafforzare gli obiettivi di apprendimento.
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to practice a play, piece of music, etc. before the public performance

provare, fare prova

provare, fare prova

Ex: The choir members dedicated extra time to rehearse their harmonies for the upcoming concert .I membri del coro hanno dedicato del tempo extra per **provare** le loro armonie per il concerto imminente.
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to shoot
[Verbo]

to film or take a photograph of something

girare

girare

Ex: The director asked the crew to shoot the scene from different angles for variety .Il regista ha chiesto alla troupe di **girare** la scena da diverse angolazioni per variare.
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to find
[Verbo]

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

trovare

trovare

Ex: We found the book we were looking for on the top shelf.Abbiamo **trovato** il libro che stavamo cercando sullo scaffale più alto.
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location
[sostantivo]

the geographic position of someone or something

luogo

luogo

Ex: She found a secluded location by the lake to relax and unwind .Ha trovato un **posto** appartato vicino al lago per rilassarsi e svagarsi.
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to edit
[Verbo]

to choose and arrange the parts that are crucial to the story of a movie, show, etc. and cut out unnecessary ones

montare, editare

montare, editare

Ex: The editor used advanced editing software to edit the comedy special .L'editor ha utilizzato un software di editing avanzato per **editare** lo speciale comico.
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World Wide Web
[sostantivo]

a network of information that is accessible to people when they use the internet

Rete mondiale, Web mondiale

Rete mondiale, Web mondiale

Ex: With the World Wide Web, you can learn almost anything from the comfort of your home .Con il **World Wide Web**, puoi imparare quasi tutto dal comfort di casa tua.
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disc jockey
[sostantivo]

someone who announces or plays popular recorded music on radio or TV, or at a disco, club, etc.

disc jockey

disc jockey

Ex: He 's been a disc jockey for over twenty years , adapting to changes in technology and music trends along the way .È stato un **disc jockey** per oltre vent'anni, adattandosi ai cambiamenti nella tecnologia e nelle tendenze musicali lungo il percorso.
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