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Competenze Lessicali SAT 3 - lezione 46

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valiant
valiant
[aggettivo]

showing courage or determination in the face of danger or adversity

valoroso

valoroso

Ex: The firefighter made a valiant effort to save the family trapped in the burning house. 
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valorous
valorous
[aggettivo]

displaying bravery and boldness, especially in the face of danger or challenging situations

valoroso, coraggioso

valoroso, coraggioso

Ex: The knight was celebrated for his valorous deeds on the battlefield. 
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usage
usage
[sostantivo]

the accepted way to do something

uso, utilizzo

uso, utilizzo

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utilitarian
utilitarian
[aggettivo]

having a design that prioritizes practicality and usefulness over aesthetics

utilitario,  funzionale

utilitario, funzionale

Ex: The building had a utilitarian design, focused on efficiency. 
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utility
utility
[sostantivo]

the quality of being useful when applied

utilità

utilità

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typography
typography
[sostantivo]

the process or craft of designing and producing printed material, such as books, posters, or advertisements, with a focus on the visual aspects of textual presentation

tipografia, arte tipografica

tipografia, arte tipografica

Ex: The annual design conference featured a keynote speaker renowned for pushing the boundaries of typography in contemporary print and digital media. 
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typographical
typographical
[aggettivo]

related to the art of making the written language attractive and easy to read

tipografico, relativo alla tipografia

tipografico, relativo alla tipografia

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sylph
sylph
[sostantivo]

a spirit that is imagined to live in the air

silfo, spirito dell'aria

silfo, spirito dell'aria

Ex: The poet wrote of a sylph guiding the winds. 
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sylvan
sylvan
[aggettivo]

relating to or characteristic of wooded areas

silvestre, boschivo

silvestre, boschivo

Ex: The cabin was nestled in a sylvan valley surrounded by pines. 
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rife
rife
[aggettivo]

containing a large amount of something that is usually unpleasant

abbondante

abbondante

Ex: The report indicated that the town was rife with corruption and unethical practices. 
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rift
rift
[sostantivo]

a visible separation or gap between masses of clouds

una fessura, una spaccatura

una fessura, una spaccatura

Ex: A rift opened in the clouds, letting sunlight stream through. 
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quiescence
quiescence
[sostantivo]

the state of resting quietly without doing any activity

quiete, riposo

quiete, riposo

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quiescent
quiescent
[aggettivo]

not currently in motion, operation, or expression

inattivo, a riposo

inattivo, a riposo

Ex: The volcano remained quiescent, showing no signs of eruption. 
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pyre
pyre
[sostantivo]

a large stack of wood used for burning the body of a dead person at a funeral

pira, catasta di legna funeraria

pira, catasta di legna funeraria

Ex: The family prepared a pyre for the cremation. 
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pyrotechnic
pyrotechnic
[aggettivo]

related to the skill of making fireworks

pirotecnico

pirotecnico

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pyromania
pyromania
[sostantivo]

a mental condition in which one is obsessed with setting things on fire

piromania

piromania

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to opt
to opt
[Verbo]

to choose something over something else

optare per

optare per

Ex: Given the tight schedule, she decided to opt for the quicker route to the airport. 
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option
option
[sostantivo]

something that can or may be chosen from a number of alternatives

opzione

opzione

Ex: You have the option to choose between different colors for your new car. 
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optometry
optometry
[sostantivo]

the health-care profession particularly concerned with the eye and its diseases

optometria

optometria

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optimism
optimism
[sostantivo]

a temporary or situation-based sense of confidence that a specific outcome will be positive

ottimismo

ottimismo

Ex: She faced the final exam with optimism, confident that she had studied enough. 
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