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Competenze Lessicali SAT 3 - lezione 47

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novel
novel
[aggettivo]

new and unlike anything else

nuovo

nuovo

Ex: Her novel approach to problem-solving impressed the entire team with its creativity and effectiveness. 
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novelette
novelette
[sostantivo]

a short novel or a long short story, typically having fewer conflicts than a novel but more complicated ones than a short story

novella, romanzo breve

novella, romanzo breve

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munificence
munificence
[sostantivo]

the quality of showing generosity in regard to what one possesses, especially money

munificenza,  generosità

munificenza, generosità

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munificent
munificent
[aggettivo]

showing generosity in respect of one's possessions, such as time, money, etc.

generoso, munifico

generoso, munifico

Ex: The billionaire's munificent donation transformed the small charity into a thriving organization. 
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to libel
to libel
[Verbo]

to publish a false statement that damages a person's reputation

diffamare, calunniare

diffamare, calunniare

Ex: The journalist was sued for libeling the celebrity in an article. 
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libation
libation
[sostantivo]

the ceremonial pouring of a liquid, usually wine, serves as an offering to a deity in rituals

libagione, offerta di liquido

libagione, offerta di liquido

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junction
junction
[sostantivo]

the place where two or more things such as roads or railways cross

raccordo

raccordo

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juncture
juncture
[sostantivo]

a certain stage or point in an activity, a process, or a series of events, particularly important

frangente

frangente

Ex: At this critical juncture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize. 
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to invoke
to invoke
[Verbo]

to call forth or summon a spirit, often through magical words, rituals, or incantations

invocare, evocare

invocare, evocare

Ex: The witch invoked the spirit of the ancient forest with a chant under the full moon. 
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invocation
invocation
[sostantivo]

a request for help from God in a religious ceremony

invocazione

invocazione

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hypochondriac
hypochondriac
[aggettivo]

suffering from a mental condition that consists of constantly being concerned, anxious, or worried about one's health and becoming ill

ipocondriaco

ipocondriaco

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hypodermic
hypodermic
[aggettivo]

related to the parts deep under the skin

ipodermico

ipodermico

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hypotenuse
hypotenuse
[sostantivo]

the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle, and defined as the side opposite the right angle in a right-angled triangle

ipotenusa, il lato più lungo di un triangolo rettangolo

ipotenusa, il lato più lungo di un triangolo rettangolo

Ex: In a right-angled triangle with legs of length 3 and 4 units, the hypotenuse can be calculated using the Pythagorean theorem as √(3² + 4²) = 5. 
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grievous
grievous
[aggettivo]

significantly threatening in way that makes one feel scared or anxious

grave, doloroso

grave, doloroso

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grievance
grievance
[sostantivo]

an official statement in which one complaints about something being unfair

lamento, reclamo

lamento, reclamo

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frigid
frigid
[aggettivo]

extremely cold in temperature, often causing discomfort or numbness

gelido, freddo

gelido, freddo

Ex: The frigid winter air made every breath feel like a frosty exhale. 
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frigidity
frigidity
[sostantivo]

the state or quality of having a very low temperature

frigidità, freddezza

frigidità, freddezza

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