Approfondimento - Avanzato - Unità 9 - 9A

a feeling of extreme tiredness that is usually caused by physical or mental overwork or exercise

fatica

a condition that impairs a person's mental or physical functions

disabilità

a person who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or interest

aficionado

a state of calmness, serenity, and peace, free from disturbance or agitation

tranquillità

a person who is strongly committed and enthusiastic about a particular interest, cause, or activity

devoto

a feeling of extreme tiredness

esaurimento

a difficulty or problem that must be overcome in order to achieve something

ostacolo

the reduction or exhaustion of a resource, supply, or quantity, resulting in a decrease or loss

esaurimento

the state or condition of lacking or having an inadequate amount or quality of something

deficienza

mental and emotional strength and resilience in facing adversity, challenges, or difficult situations

fortezza

a strong and irresistible urge to do something

compulsione

a state of calm and peacefulness, free from stress, anxiety, or disturbance

serenità

the quality or trait of being persistent, determined, and unwilling to give up, especially in the face of challenges or obstacles

tenacia

extreme amount of pain or distress experienced either physically or mentally

tormento

a state of being excessively focused or occupied with a particular thought, idea, or concern, often to the exclusion of other things.

preoccupazione

to experience intense physical or emotional pain or distress

angosciare

a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb

un pizzico

a small piece of a baked product such as a cake, bread, etc.

briciola

a temporary failure or gap in judgment, memory, or concentration

lapse

a narrow beam of light, heat, or other form of energy

raggio

an unpleasant state experienced by drug addicts as a result of sudden withdrawal of a habit-forming substance

sindrome da astinenza

a vulnerability or limitation that makes you less strong or effective

debolezza

a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker

adrenalina

a person who is heavily dependent on illegal substances such as heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine

drogato

a person who is excessively or completely controlled by someone or something, often implying a lack of freedom or autonomy

schiavo

to focus all of one's time on a particular activity one is extremely passionate about