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Il libro Insight - Avanzato - Approfondimento del vocabolario 7

Qui troverai le parole del Vocabulary Insight 7 nel libro di testo Insight Advanced, come "perish", "forefront", "evocative", ecc.

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Insight - Advanced
highbrow
[aggettivo]

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

intellettuale

intellettuale

Ex: She prefers highbrow discussions on philosophy over popular media.
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pretentious
[aggettivo]

attempting to appear intelligent, important, or something that one is not, so as to impress others

pretenzioso

pretenzioso

Ex: pretentious attitude made her seem insincere to her colleagues .
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intimidating
[aggettivo]

causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others

Ex: The towering officer had intimidating presence .
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dingy
[aggettivo]

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

squallido

squallido

Ex: Despite dingy appearance , the old house had a certain charm .
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dim
[aggettivo]

lacking brightness or sufficient light

debole

debole

Ex: The hallway was dim, with only a faint light filtering in from the window.
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forefront
[sostantivo]

the leading or most prominent position or place in a particular field, activity, or situation

avanguardia, primato

avanguardia, primato

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to perish
[Verbo]

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

perire, morire

perire, morire

Ex: Efforts to prevent accidents and disasters aim to reduce the likelihood of perishing.
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soppy
[aggettivo]

emotional in a way that might be considered overly romantic or sentimental

melodrammatico, sentimentale

melodrammatico, sentimentale

Ex: They shared soppy moment , looking at old photographs .
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raucous
[aggettivo]

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

rumoroso, strepitoso

rumoroso, strepitoso

Ex: Despite raucous cheers from the crowd , the team lost the game .
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obnoxious
[aggettivo]

extremely unpleasant or rude

odioso

odioso

Ex: obnoxious habit of interrupting others during conversations annoyed everyone in the group .
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compelling
[aggettivo]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

convincente

convincente

Ex: compelling argument changed many opinions in the room .
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riveting
[aggettivo]

holding one's attention completely due to being exciting or interesting

affascinante, coinvolgente

affascinante, coinvolgente

Ex: The movie 's action-packed scenes riveting, keeping me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire film .
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witty
[aggettivo]

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

spiritoso

spiritoso

Ex: witty retorts often leave others speechless , admiring her sharp intellect .
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hilarious
[aggettivo]

causing great amusement and laughter

esilarante

esilarante

Ex: The way they mimicked each other was hilarious.
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repugnant
[aggettivo]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

ripugnante

ripugnante

Ex: repugnant comments made in the discussion revealed deep-seated biases that were hard to ignore .
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conventional
[aggettivo]

generally accepted and followed by many people

convenzionale, tradizionale

convenzionale, tradizionale

Ex: In some cultures , itconventional to remove shoes before entering someone 's home .
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enchanting
[aggettivo]

having a magical and charming quality that captures attention and brings joy

incantevole, magico

incantevole, magico

Ex: enchanting melody of the flute echoed through the forest , filling the air with a sense of wonder and joy .
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evocative
[aggettivo]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

evocativo

evocativo

Ex: The artist 's work was evocative, it brought forth memories of lost love .
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primitive
[aggettivo]

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

primitivo

primitivo

Ex: The island 's ecosystem still primitive species that have remained unchanged for centuries .
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intriguing
[aggettivo]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

intrigante

intrigante

Ex: His peculiar habits and eccentric personality made him intriguing character to his neighbors .
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to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

avere un brutto inizio

avere un brutto inizio

Ex: Their got off on the wrong foot due to a communication error .
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to swallow
[Verbo]

to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it

accettare, mandare giù

accettare, mandare giù

Ex: He ’s always been quick swallow anything the media tells him .
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to support someone who will later bring one profit by achieving success

Ex: By choosing the reputable contractor for the home renovation, I think we backed the right horse for a high-quality job.
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to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Ex: The movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.
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jaunty
[aggettivo]

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

gaio, vivace

gaio, vivace

Ex: She responded with a jaunty wave.
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frenetic
[aggettivo]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

frenetico

frenetico

Ex: The childrenfrenetic laughter echoed through the playground .
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brisk
[aggettivo]

quick and energetic in movement or action

vivace

vivace

Ex: She gave the horse a brisk rubdown after their ride.
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soothing
[aggettivo]

providing a calming or comforting sensation that helps to relieve or lessen pain or discomfort

calmante

calmante

Ex: Sipping on a warm cup of herbal tea had a soothing effect on her upset stomach.
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amble
[sostantivo]

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

passeggiata, mattinata

passeggiata, mattinata

Ex: The gentle amble through the botanical garden allowed them to appreciate the beauty of the blooming flowers.
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sluggish
[aggettivo]

moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace

lento

lento

Ex: sluggish stream barely moved , choked with debris after the storm .
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uphill battle
[sostantivo]

a difficult fight or challenge that requires a lot of effort and determination

battaglia in salita, sfida ardua

battaglia in salita, sfida ardua

Ex: Breaking into the entertainment industry can be uphill battle for aspiring actors .
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