Il libro Insight - Intermedio - Approfondimento del Vocabolario 10

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 10 in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "pros and cons", "flowing", "sick and tired", etc.

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sick and tired

[Frase]

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

stanco

Ex: We 're sick and tired of the never-ending construction noise outside our apartment ; it 's impossible to find a moment of peace .

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trial and error

[Frase]

the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome

processo ed errore

Ex: The team improved the design by trial and error.

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fish and chips

[Frase]

a dish of fried fish served with chips

pesce e patatine

Ex: He could n't resist the smell of freshly fish and chips from the food truck .

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bright and early

[Frase]

at an hour of the morning that is really early

molto presto al mattino

Ex: By next month , I aim to establish a habit of starting my bright and early every morning .

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peace and quiet

[Frase]

a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

pace e tranquillità

Ex: I love having peace and quiet in the mornings before the world wakes up.

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pros and cons

[Frase]

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

vantaggio e svantaggio

Ex: As part of the research process , the student outlined pros and cons of various methodologies , helping to determine the most suitable approach for the study .

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safe and sound

[Frase]

not damaged or injured in any way

sano e salvo

Ex: After a long journey , the children arrived at their grandparents ' safe and sound.

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word for word

[Frase]

as it was originally spoken or written, without any changes or omissions

letteralmente

Ex: The teacher asked us to write the word for word in our notebooks .

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sooner or later

[Frase]

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

prima o poi

Ex: When it comes to achieving your dreams, sooner or later, hard work and determination pay off.

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more or less

[Frase]

used to indicate a rough estimate without precise measurements or exact figures

più o meno

Ex: The event will more or less $ 500 , depending on the final guest count .

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step by step

[avverbio]

(of a task or process) in a way that moves on to the next task or process after completing the previous one

passo dopo passo, poco a poco

Ex: The road to recovery happens step by step, not all at once .La strada verso la guarigione avviene **passo dopo passo**, non tutto in una volta.

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beauty

[sostantivo]

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

bellezza

Ex: The beauty of the historic architecture drew tourists from around the world .La **bellezza** dell'architettura storica attirò turisti da tutto il mondo.

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dedication

[sostantivo]

time and effort that a person persistently puts into something that they value, such as a job or goal

dedizione, impegno

Ex: The success of the event was a result of the organizers ’ dedication.Il successo dell'evento è stato il risultato della **dedizione** degli organizzatori.

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maturity

[sostantivo]

the state and quality of being mentally and behaviorally rational and sensible

maturità

Ex: Mary 's artwork displayed a level of maturity beyond her years , drawing praise from critics and art enthusiasts alike .L'opera d'arte di Mary ha mostrato un livello di **maturità** oltre i suoi anni, attirando elogi da critici e appassionati d'arte allo stesso modo.

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style

[sostantivo]

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

stile

Ex: They debated which style of leadership would be most effective .Hanno discusso su quale **stile** di leadership sarebbe stato più efficace.

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success

[sostantivo]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

successo

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

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vision

[sostantivo]

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

visione

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comical

[aggettivo]

causing laughter or amusement because of being funny or ridiculous

comico, divertente

Ex: The comical dance routine performed by the children was the highlight of the talent show .La routine di danza **comica** eseguita dai bambini è stata il momento clou del talent show.

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dramatic

[aggettivo]

related to acting, plays, or the theater

drammatico

Ex: Her interest in dramatic literature led her to study theater .Il suo interesse per la letteratura **drammatica** la portò a studiare teatro.

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flowing

[aggettivo]

smooth and continuous without interruption

fluido, scorrevole

Ex: The essay maintained a flowing structure from start to finish.Il saggio ha mantenuto una struttura **scorrevole** dall'inizio alla fine.

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lifelike

[aggettivo]

having the appearance or qualities that closely resemble or imitate real life

realistico

Ex: Her performance in the play was so lifelike that it left the audience deeply moved and fully immersed in the story .La sua performance nella commedia era così **realistica** che ha lasciato il pubblico profondamente commosso e completamente immerso nella storia.

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moving

[aggettivo]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

commovente

Ex: The moving performance by the orchestra captured the essence of the composer's emotions perfectly.La performance **commovente** dell'orchestra ha catturato perfettamente l'essenza delle emozioni del compositore.

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original

[aggettivo]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

originale, iniziale

Ex: They restored the house to its original state .Hanno ripristinato la casa al suo stato **originale**.

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romantic

[aggettivo]

related to a cultural and artistic movement characterized by an emphasis on emotion, individualism, and appreciation of nature

romantico

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cutting-edge

[aggettivo]

having the latest and most advanced features or design

avanguardia

Ex: The cutting-edge laboratory equipment enables scientists to conduct groundbreaking experiments and analyze data with unparalleled accuracy .L'attrezzatura di laboratorio **all'avanguardia** consente agli scienziati di condurre esperimenti innovativi e analizzare i dati con una precisione senza pari.

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family-oriented

[aggettivo]

focused on family values, activities, or relationships

orientato alla famiglia, focalizzato sulla famiglia

Ex: The festival is known for its family-oriented atmosphere .Il festival è noto per la sua atmosfera **orientata alla famiglia**.

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little-known

[aggettivo]

not widely or generally recognized

poco conosciuto, sconosciuto

Ex: The movie was based on a little-known true story .Il film era basato su una storia vera **poco conosciuta**.

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open-air

[aggettivo]

(of an area or space) situated outside and is not covered or enclosed in any way

all'aperto

Ex: The open-air theater allowed the audience to enjoy the performance under the stars .Il teatro **all'aperto** ha permesso al pubblico di godersi lo spettacolo sotto le stelle.

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world-famous

[aggettivo]

widely known and recognized around the world

di fama mondiale

Ex: The world-famous scientist 's discoveries revolutionized the field of medicine .Le scoperte dello scienziato **di fama mondiale** hanno rivoluzionato il campo della medicina.

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black-and-white

[aggettivo]

(of a motion picture, photograph, etc.) showing only black, white, and gray colors

bianco e nero

Ex: The artist 's black-and-white sketches conveyed a sense of drama and simplicity .

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