Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 5 - 5D

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

prefazione

characterized by peculiar or unconventional traits, often in an endearing or charming way

singolare, eccentrico

to go or be beyond the material or physical aspects of existence, indicating a superior existence or understanding

trascendere, superare

showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals

spietato, senza pietà

requiring significant effort, skill, or determination to overcome or accomplish successfully

impegnativo

fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment

soddisfare

the act of seeking punishment against someone who has wronged or hurt one in some way

vendetta, ritorsione

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

cima

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

struttura

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

copertina, copertura

a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work

bibliografia

all the things that are held, included, or contained in something else

contento

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

pagina

a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one

glossario

a removable paper or plastic cover that is wrapped around the outside of a hardcover book

sovracoperta, copertina protettiva

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

cartonato

an alphabetical list of subjects, names, etc. along with the page numbers each of them occurs, coming at the end of a book

indice

to make a lasting mark on a surface or material through pressure or contact

imprimere, marchiare

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

libro in edizione economica

the edge of a book that binds all the pages together, usually with the title and the publisher's name appearing on its cover

vertebrale

the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it

frontespizio

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

protagonista

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

agghiacciante

to cruelly or violently treat a person or an animal, especially regularly or repeatedly

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