Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore - Approfondimento del vocabolario 10

to enlarge or lengthen something

estendere

to customize something to suit an individual's needs, preferences, or characteristics

personalizzare

a country controlled by elected representatives chosen by the people, following principles of political equality and protection of individual rights

democrazia

a person who believes in or advocates for the principle of equality, especially in regards to social, political, and economic affairs

egualitario

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popolare

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

votare

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

campagna

to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting

eleggere

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

minoranza

a ruler or leader who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel and oppressive way, without any regard for the rights or well-being of others

tiranno

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

responsabilità

the larger part or number of a given set or group

maggioranza

to control and be in charge of a country

governare

to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

limitare

to follow commands, rules, or orders

ubbidire

(of a person or system) enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of individual freedom

autoritario

possessing great strength or force

potente

a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or a small group, often with absolute authority, without the consent of the people

dittatura

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

libertà

the state in which a person is owned by someone and used for forced labor

schiavitù

a vulnerability or limitation that makes you less strong or effective

debolezza

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

povertà

a period or state where there is no war or violence

pace

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

guerra

a loan guarantee that may be taken away if the loan is not repaid

collaterale

belonging to or shared by a group of people and not only individuals

comunale

the presence of a wide range of different elements or qualities within a group or system

diversità

the act of guiding or directing a group of people towards a shared goal or objective

direzione

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

persona che abusa della generosità degli altri

the force or energy that propels a process, idea, or endeavor, enabling it to continue moving, progressing, or gaining strength

momento

the state of having the same opportunities, rights, status, etc. as others

uguaglianza

to be the one who makes important decisions and fully controls a relationship or family

indossare i pantaloni

regular and without any exceptional features

comune

the act of giving a share of something to a group of people in an organized way

distribuzione

the action of making people obey a law or regulation

applicazione

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

opportunità

a piece of paper on which a vote is written

voto

someone who is competing in an election or for a job position

candidato

a group of people in a specific area who elect a representative to a legislative position

circoscrizione

the group of people who are eligible to vote in an election

elettorato

a written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose

manifesto

a specific place where voters go to cast their vote in an election

seggio elettorale

the percentage or number of eligible voters who actually cast their vote

presenza

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

abolire

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

sradicare

a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.

politica

to formally promise to do something

impegnare

to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions

giurare

a type of government where a ruler or a small group of people have complete power and control over the citizens, often making decisions without considering their rights or welfare

tirannia

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

armi