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Il libro Insight - Intermedio - Approfondimento del Vocabolario 7

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 7 in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "glare", "differentiate", "utter", etc.

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homonym
[sostantivo]

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

omonimo

omonimo

Ex: " Match " is a homonym— it can mean a competition or a stick used to start a fire .**Omonimo** è una parola che può significare una competizione o un bastone utilizzato per accendere un fuoco.
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homophone
[sostantivo]

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

omofono

omofono

Ex: English learners often find homophones tricky because they sound the same but are spelled differently .Gli studenti di inglese spesso trovano gli **omofoni** difficili perché suonano allo stesso modo ma si scrivono in modo diverso.
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to view
[Verbo]

to carefully look at something

vedere

vedere

Ex: I will view the final draft of the report before submitting it .**Esaminerò** la bozza finale del rapporto prima di inviarlo.
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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 recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

distinguere

distinguere

Ex: She easily distinguishes between different types of flowers in the garden .Lei **distingue** facilmente tra i diversi tipi di fiori nel giardino.
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peer
[sostantivo]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

pari, uguale

pari, uguale

Ex: Despite being new to the company , she quickly established herself as a peer to her colleagues through hard work and expertise .
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to peer
[Verbo]

to look closely or attentively at something, often in an effort to see or understand it better

scrutare, osservare attentamente

scrutare, osservare attentamente

Ex: While I was in the observatory , I peered at distant galaxies through the telescope .Mentre ero nell'osservatorio, **scrutai** galassie lontane attraverso il telescopio.
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pier
[sostantivo]

a long platform built from the shore into the sea that people can go for entertainment or a walk

molo

molo

Ex: Local artists displayed their work along the pier, attracting admirers with their talent and creativity .Gli artisti locali hanno esposto le loro opere lungo il **molo**, attirando ammiratori con il loro talento e creatività.
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to realize
[Verbo]

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

realizzare

realizzare

Ex: It was n’t until the lights went out that we realized that the power had been cut .Non è stato fino a quando le luci si sono spente che abbiamo **realizzato** che la corrente era stata tagliata.
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to stare
[Verbo]

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

fissare, guardare fisso

fissare, guardare fisso

Ex: Right now , I am staring at the intricate details of the painting .In questo momento, sto **fissando** i dettagli intricati del dipinto.
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to bear
[Verbo]

to allow the presence of an unpleasant person, thing, or situation without complaining or giving up

sopportare

sopportare

Ex: He could n't bear the idea of having to endure another boring meeting .Non poteva **sopportare** l'idea di dover sopportare un'altra riunione noiosa.
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to blink
[Verbo]

to open and close the eyes quickly and for a brief moment

l'ammiccare

l'ammiccare

Ex: We blinked to adjust our eyes to the dim light .Abbiamo **sbattuto le palpebre** per abituare i nostri occhi alla luce fioca.
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glare
[sostantivo]

a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

abbagliamento

abbagliamento

Ex: His glare conveyed his disapproval of their behavior .Il suo **sguardo fulminante** ha trasmesso la sua disapprovazione del loro comportamento.
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to recognize the difference present between two people or things

differenziare

differenziare

Ex: The color scheme helped differentiate one design from another .La combinazione di colori ha aiutato a **differenziare** un design dall'altro.
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to detect
[Verbo]

to notice or discover something that is difficult to find

rilevare, individuare

rilevare, individuare

Ex: The lifeguard detected signs of distress in the swimmer and acted promptly .Il bagnino ha **rilevato** segni di difficoltà nel nuotatore e ha agito prontamente.
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to care
[Verbo]

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

preoccuparsi, tenere a

preoccuparsi, tenere a

Ex: The teacher cares about her students and their success.L'insegnante **tiene a cuore** i suoi studenti e il loro successo.
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difficulty
[sostantivo]

a challenge or circumstance, typically encountered while trying to reach a goal or finish something

difficoltà

difficoltà

Ex: She explained the difficulties she faced while moving to a new city .Ha spiegato le **difficoltà** che ha affrontato trasferendosi in una nuova città.
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entire
[aggettivo]

involving or describing the whole of something

intero

intero

Ex: She ate the entire cake by herself , savoring each delicious bite .Ha mangiato **l'intera torta** da sola, assaporando ogni delizioso morso.
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to taste
[Verbo]

to have a specific flavor

avere sapore, avere sapore

avere sapore, avere sapore

Ex: The pastry tasted of flaky butter and sweet cinnamon , melting in your mouth .Il dolce **aveva il sapore** di burro sfogliato e cannella dolce, sciogliendosi in bocca.
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to utter
[Verbo]

to express something verbally

esprimere, pronunciare

esprimere, pronunciare

Ex: She could n't believe he would utter such harsh words during their argument .Non poteva credere che **pronunciasse** parole così dure durante la loro discussione.
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wide
[aggettivo]

having a large length from side to side

vasto

vasto

Ex: The fabric was 45 inches wide, perfect for making a set of curtains .Il tessuto era largo 45 pollici, perfetto per fare un set di tende.
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snuffle
[sostantivo]

the act of breathing noisily, especially when one has a cold or respiratory illness

annusata, respirazione rumorosa

annusata, respirazione rumorosa

Ex: His snuffle annoyed the people around him .Il suo **tirare su col naso** ha infastidito le persone intorno a lui.
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to snore
[Verbo]

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

russare

russare

Ex: He could n't help but snore when he was very tired .Non poteva fare a meno di **russare** quando era molto stanco.
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to whisper
[Verbo]

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

sussurrare

sussurrare

Ex: The wind seemed to whisper through the trees on the quiet evening .Il vento sembrava **sussurrare** tra gli alberi nella quieta serata.
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to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

investigare

investigare

Ex: Authorities are working to investigate the source of the contamination .Le autorità stanno lavorando per **indagare** sulla fonte della contaminazione.
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