Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 10 - 10D

to state that what one is saying is true

giurare

to officially put an end to a law, activity, or system

abolire

an opponent or enemy

nemico

a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and are ruled by the same government

nazione

the state of being free to think, act, and make choices without unnecessary restrictions or limitations imposed by others

libertà

to formally promise to do something

impegnare

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

avversario

the quality of being kind, empathetic, and understanding towards others, and treating them with respect and dignity

umanità, compassione

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

armi

the collective human population, including both men and women

umanita

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

sradicare

telling only part of the truth or being vague in speech

(of people, their words, or behavior) not offensive to people of different races, ethnicities, genders, etc.

(of situations, problems, etc.) to have a particular factor or reason as the primary cause

ridursi a, essere ridotto a

to use a particular situation, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit

sfruttare, capitalizzare

used of a person or an organization that is facing strong and negative feedback

to quickly say something without thinking about it first, usually as a reply to something

to clear something of any misunderstanding or misinterpretation

to unwillingly obey the rules and accept the ideas or principles of a specific group or person

attenersi alle regole di qualcosa

to speak positively or enthusiastically about something or someone to promote or increase its value, importance, or popularity

promuovere, esaltare

reacting quickly or immediately to an opportunity or situation