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to commence
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principle
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principal
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antisocial
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immigrant
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to endeavor
to commence
to commence
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cominciare

cominciare

to start happening or being

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The ceremony will commence at 10 AM sharp.
The construction work commenced early in the morning.

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to inflict
to inflict
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infliggere

infliggere

to cause or impose something unpleasant, harmful, or unwelcome upon someone or something

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to yield
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causare

causare

to give or provide a result, often as a reaction to something that happened

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to seize
to seize
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afferrare

afferrare

to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something

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to desist
to desist
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(smettere)

(smettere)

desistere

to stop doing something, particularly in response to a request, command, or understanding that it should be discontinued

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to fasten
to fasten
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(abbottonare)

(abbottonare)

allacciare

to bring two parts of something together

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to assert
to assert
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affermare

affermare

to clearly and confidently say that something is the case

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principle
sostantivo
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principio

principio

a fundamental rule that is considered to be true and can serve as a basis for further reasoning or behavior

principal
sostantivo
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(direttore)

(direttore)

principale

the person in charge of running a school

Who is a "principal"?

A principal is the head of a school, responsible for managing the overall operation of the institution. They oversee the daily activities, ensure that educational standards are met, and work to create a safe and productive learning environment. Principals are involved in making decisions about curriculum, school policies, and student discipline. They also manage staff, including teachers and administrative personnel, and act as a link between the school, parents, and the local community. The principal plays a key role in shaping the school's culture and academic success.

antisocial
antisocial
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antisociale

antisociale

lacking interest or concern for others and avoiding social interactions or activities

unsociable
unsociable
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(incontrollato)

(incontrollato)

asociale

not enjoying or seeking the company of others, preferring to be alone instead

immigrant
immigrant
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immigrato

immigrato

someone who comes to live in a foreign country

emigrant
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emigrante

emigrante

someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently

illicit
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(illiceo)

(illiceo)

illegittimo

not morally or socially acceptable

to elicit
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(ottenere)

(ottenere)

estrarre

to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

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human
human
sostantivo
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ju:
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umano

umano

a person

humane
humane
aggettivo
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(compassionevole)

(compassionevole)

umano

showing compassion, kindness, and consideration towards others

to endeavor
to endeavor
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sforzo

sforzo

to make an effort to achieve a goal or complete a task

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