Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore - Approfondimento del vocabolario 1

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

rifiutare

to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

rapire

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

prigione

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

infante

a child who behaves badly and is often rude or spoiled

monello

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

enigma

the belief in a favorable outcome or positive future

ottimismo

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

compassione

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

tolleranza

the quality of being focused on one aim or purpose and being determined to achieve it

fissazione

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

perseveranza

a tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and others and not accept anything that is less than perfect

perfezionismo

the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to problems or challenges

ingegnosità

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

impegno

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

attento

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

graduale

looking extremely tired, worn, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

stanco

changing or progressing in small, steady steps rather than in sudden leaps or bounds

incrementale

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

temporaneo

very attractive in an unusual way

sensazionale

a person who prefers to do things instead of just thinking or talking about them

parola

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

guerrigliero