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Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore - Approfondimento del Vocabolario 2

Qui troverai le parole del Vocabulary Insight 2 nel libro di corso Insight Upper-Intermediate, come "sacro", "predatare", "urbanizzato", ecc.

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sacred
sacred
[aggettivo]

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

sacro

sacro

Ex: The sacred symbols adorning the shrine hold spiritual significance for believers. 

I simboli sacri che adornano il santuario hanno un significato spirituale per i credenti.

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considerable
considerable
[aggettivo]

large in quantity, extent, or degree

notevole, considerevole

notevole, considerevole

Ex: She accumulated a considerable amount of vacation time over the years. 

Ha accumulato una quantità notevole di tempo di vacanza nel corso degli anni.

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attachment
attachment
[sostantivo]

a part or accessory that does a particular task when it is connected to something

allegato

allegato

Ex: The printer's attachment allows users to print directly from their smartphones and tablets. 
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Australian
Australian
[aggettivo]

belonging or relating to Australia, its people, or its culture

australiano

australiano

Ex: Several Australian companies attended the conference. 
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valuable
valuable
[aggettivo]

worth a large amount of money

di valore

di valore

Ex: The valuable manuscript contains handwritten notes by a famous author. 

Il manoscritto prezioso contiene appunti scritti a mano da un famoso autore.

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to predate
to predate
[Verbo]

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

precedere, antidatare

precedere, antidatare

Ex: Early forms of currency predate modern monetary systems. 

Le prime forme di valuta precedono i moderni sistemi monetari.

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navigable
navigable
[aggettivo]

(of a sea or other area of water) deep or wide enough for ships or boats to travel through

navigabile, percorribile in barca

navigabile, percorribile in barca

Ex: The port connects to several navigable waterways. 

Il porto si collega a diverse vie navigabili navigabili.

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reversible
reversible
[aggettivo]

having the ability to be undone or corrected

reversibile, revocabile

reversibile, revocabile

Ex: The reversible transformation of the fabric allowed for experimentation with different styles of clothing. 

La trasformazione reversibile del tessuto ha permesso di sperimentare diversi stili di abbigliamento.

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educational
educational
[aggettivo]

intended to provide knowledge or facilitate learning

educativo

educativo

Ex: Online educational platforms offer courses on a wide range of subjects, from photography to computer programming. 

Le piattaforme educative online offrono corsi su una vasta gamma di materie, dalla fotografia alla programmazione informatica.

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traditional
traditional
[aggettivo]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

tradizionale

tradizionale

Ex: The company’s traditional dress code requires formal attire, while other workplaces are adopting casual policies. 

Il codice di abbigliamento tradizionale dell'azienda richiede un abbigliamento formale, mentre altri luoghi di lavoro stanno adottando politiche casual.

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inhabited
inhabited
[aggettivo]

(of a place) having people or animals living in a place

abitato, popolato

abitato, popolato

Ex: Few inhabited areas remain untouched by modern technology. 

Poche aree abitate rimangono intatte dalla tecnologia moderna.

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to renovate

to make a building or a place look good again by repairing or painting it

rinnovare

rinnovare

Ex: The hotel management chose to renovate the lobby, giving it a modern and welcoming atmosphere. 

La direzione dell'hotel ha scelto di rinnovare la hall, donandole un'atmosfera moderna e accogliente.

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successful
successful
[aggettivo]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

successo, riuscito

successo, riuscito

Ex: She is a successful author with many best-selling books. 

Lei è un'autrice di successo con molti libri bestseller.

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wasteful
wasteful
[aggettivo]

(of a person or thing) using more resources, time, or money than is necessary or appropriate

sprecone, dissipatore

sprecone, dissipatore

Ex: Leaving the lights on all night was considered wasteful by the environmentally-conscious family. 

Lasciare le luci accese tutta la notte era considerato sprecone dalla famiglia attenta all'ambiente.

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puppyish
puppyish
[aggettivo]

showing playful or enthusiastic behavior typical of a young dog

cucciolesco, giocoso come un cucciolo

cucciolesco, giocoso come un cucciolo

Ex: The actor brought a puppyish charm to the role. 

L'attore ha portato un fascino cucciolesco al ruolo.

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English
English
[aggettivo]

belonging or relating to England, its people, or language

inglese

inglese

Ex: The English countryside is known for its rolling hills and charming villages. 
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worthless
worthless
[aggettivo]

having no meaningful value, impact, or utility

di nessun valore

di nessun valore

Ex: The old computer was outdated and worthless for modern tasks. 

Il vecchio computer era obsoleto e senza valore per i compiti moderni.

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fearless
fearless
[aggettivo]

expressing no signs of fear in face of danger or difficulty

impavido

impavido

Ex: The fearless firefighter rushed into the burning building to save lives. 

Il pompiere intrepido si è precipitato nell'edificio in fiamme per salvare delle vite.

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urban
urban
[aggettivo]

addressing the structures, functions, or issues of cities and their populations

urbano

urbano

Ex: Urban policy reforms aim to reduce traffic congestion in major cities. 

Le riforme della politica urbana mirano a ridurre la congestione del traffico nelle grandi città.

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urbanized
urbanized
[aggettivo]

developed into an urban area, with high population density and tall buildings

urbanizzato, sviluppato in area urbana

urbanizzato, sviluppato in area urbana

Ex: The country’s most urbanized city has millions of residents. 

La città più urbanizzata del paese ha milioni di residenti.

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commercial
commercial
[aggettivo]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

commerciale

commerciale

Ex: The film was a commercial success despite mixed reviews. 
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industrial
industrial
[aggettivo]

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

industriale

industriale

Ex: Industrial design focuses on creating products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. 

Il design industriale si concentra sulla creazione di prodotti sia funzionali che esteticamente piacevoli.

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priority
priority
[sostantivo]

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

priorità

priorità

Ex: He was told to focus on his studies as a priority over extracurricular activities. 
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social
social
[aggettivo]

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

sociale

sociale

Ex: Economic factors can impact social mobility and access to opportunities within society. 

I fattori economici possono influenzare la mobilità sociale e l'accesso alle opportunità all'interno della società.

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special
special
[aggettivo]

different or better than what is normal

speciale

speciale

Ex: The special occasion called for a celebration with family and friends. 
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benefit
benefit
[sostantivo]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

vantaggio

vantaggio

Ex: The study highlighted the environmental benefits of using renewable energy sources. 
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to demand
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. 
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handful
handful
[sostantivo]

the amount of something that can be held in one hand

manciata,  pugno

manciata, pugno

Ex: Laura scattered a handful of seeds across the soil. 
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relevance
relevance
[sostantivo]

the quality of being related or useful to the current situation or topic

rilevanza

rilevanza

Ex: The article's relevance made it a key source for the study. 
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to respect
to respect
[Verbo]

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

rispettare

rispettare

Ex: He respects his coach for his leadership and guidance on and off the field. 
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responsibility
responsibility
[sostantivo]

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

responsabilità

responsabilità

Ex: Parents have the responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children. 
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to collect
to collect
[Verbo]

to gather together things from different places or people

raccogliere

raccogliere

Ex: She collected the papers from each desk. 
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rest
rest
[sostantivo]

a part of something that is left

il resto, la parte rimanente

il resto, la parte rimanente

Ex: The team completed most of the project, but the rest will have to be finished tomorrow. 
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politics
politics
[sostantivo]

a set of ideas and activities involved in governing a country, state, or city

politica

politica

Ex: The professor's lecture on American politics covered the historical evolution of its political parties. 
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to worry
to worry
[Verbo]

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

preoccuparsi

preoccuparsi

Ex: The constant rain made her worry about the outdoor wedding ceremony. 
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harsh
harsh
[aggettivo]

cruel, unkind, or more severe toward someone than seems reasonable

duro

duro

Ex: Emma regretted the harsh words she had used during the argument. 
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inevitably
inevitably
[avverbio]

in a way that cannot be stopped or avoided, and certainly happens

inevitabilmente

inevitabilmente

Ex: As the population grows, urban areas inevitably expand to accommodate the increasing demand for housing. 

Con la crescita della popolazione, le aree urbane inevitabilmente si espandono per soddisfare la crescente domanda di alloggi.

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profound
profound
[aggettivo]

showing great knowledge, insight, or understanding

profondo

profondo

Ex: The book reveals a profound knowledge of medieval history. 
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remote
remote
[aggettivo]

far away in distance or position

remoto

remoto

Ex: Emma traveled to a remote part of the continent. 
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stifling
stifling
[aggettivo]

(of weather) uncomfortably hot and lacking air circulation

soffocante, asfissiante

soffocante, asfissiante

Ex: Fans could not relieve the stifling humidity. 

I ventilatori non riuscivano a mitigare l'umidità soffocante.

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subsistence
subsistence
[sostantivo]

a situation in which one has just enough money or food to survive

sussistenza

sussistenza

Ex: The family struggled to maintain subsistence on their small farm. 

La famiglia ha lottato per mantenere la sussistenza nella loro piccola fattoria.

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