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Il libro Insight - Avanzato - Approfondimento del Vocabolario 10

Qui troverai le parole del Vocabulary Insight 10 nel libro di corso Insight Advanced, come "poliglotta", "extraterrestre", "cronologico", ecc.

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poly-
[Prefisso]

used to refer to multiple or various aspects or instances of a particular thing

poli, multi

poli, multi

Ex: "Polygraph" is a device used to measure several physiological responses.Il **poligrafo** è un dispositivo utilizzato per misurare diverse risposte fisiologiche.
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polyclinic
[sostantivo]

a clinic or medical center that is not part of a hospital, where a wide variety of diseases and injuries are treated

Policlinico

Policlinico

Ex: Polyclinics offer comprehensive medical services without the need for a hospital visit .Le **policliniche** offrono servizi medici completi senza la necessità di una visita ospedaliera.
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polygon
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three or more straight sides

poligono

poligono

Ex: Polygons can be classified based on the number of their sides , such as pentagons and hexagons .I **poligoni** possono essere classificati in base al numero dei loro lati, come i pentagoni e gli esagoni.
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polysyllabic
[aggettivo]

(of a word) having multiple syllables, or specifically, having more than two syllables

polisillabico, a più sillabe

polisillabico, a più sillabe

Ex: Some people find polysyllabic words challenging to pronounce.Alcune persone trovano difficili da pronunciare le parole **polisillabiche**.
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polytheism
[sostantivo]

the belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities

politeismo

politeismo

Ex: Polytheism often involves rituals and ceremonies dedicated to honoring different deities .Il **politeismo** spesso comporta rituali e cerimonie dedicate a onorare diverse divinità.
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polyglot
[sostantivo]

a person who can speak or understand multiple languages

poliglotta, multilingue

poliglotta, multilingue

Ex: Being a polyglot, he easily communicated with people from different countries .Essendo un **poliglotta**, comunicava facilmente con persone di diversi paesi.
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extra-
[Prefisso]

used to indicate something additional or beyond the usual

extra-

extra-

Ex: In the term "extra-large," -extra is used to denote a size that is larger than just "large."Nel termine "extra-large", **extra** viene utilizzato per denotare una dimensione più grande del semplice "large".
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extraterrestrial
[sostantivo]

an entity or being originating from or existing outside Earth

extraterrestre, essere extraterrestre

extraterrestre, essere extraterrestre

Ex: Some believe that extraterrestrials are responsible for the mysterious lights seen in the sky .Alcuni credono che gli **extraterrestri** siano responsabili delle luci misteriose viste nel cielo.
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inter-
[Prefisso]

used to indicate the relationship or interaction between two or more things or people

inter-, tra

inter-, tra

Ex: Intercontinental flights often have long durations.I voli **inter**continentali spesso hanno lunghe durate.
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micro-
[Prefisso]

used to indicate something on a very small scale or at a microscopic level

micro-, mini-

micro-, mini-

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micro-organism
[sostantivo]

a tiny living thing, like bacteria or fungi, that can only be seen using a microscope

microrganismo, microbo

microrganismo, microbo

Ex: Scientists are studying the micro-organisms found in the soil to understand their role in the ecosystem .Gli scienziati stanno studiando i **microrganismi** presenti nel suolo per comprenderne il ruolo nell'ecosistema.
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macro-
[Prefisso]

used to refer to something that is large-scale

macro-, grande scala

macro-, grande scala

Ex: Effective macromarketing strategies look at the broad impacts on global or regional markets rather than focusing solely on individual consumer behavior.Le strategie efficaci di **macromarketing** esaminano gli ampi impatti sui mercati globali o regionali piuttosto che concentrarsi esclusivamente sul comportamento del singolo consumatore.
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macroeconomic
[aggettivo]

relating to the study or analysis of the overall economy, including aspects such as national income, inflation, employment, and economic growth

macroeconomico

macroeconomico

Ex: Inflation and unemployment are key macroeconomic indicators .L'inflazione e la disoccupazione sono indicatori **macroeconomici** chiave.
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chrono-
[Prefisso]

used to indicate a relation to time or its order

crono

crono

Ex: Chronotherapy aims to optimize the timing of medication to match the body's biological rhythms.La **crono**terapia mira a ottimizzare il tempismo dei farmaci per corrispondere ai ritmi biologici del corpo.
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chronological
[aggettivo]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

cronologico

cronologico

Ex: The museum exhibit showcased artifacts in chronological order , illustrating the development of civilization .La mostra del museo esponeva manufatti in ordine **cronologico**, illustrando lo sviluppo della civiltà.
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neo-
[Prefisso]

used to indicate something new, revived, or modern

neo, nuovo

neo, nuovo

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nanotechnology
[sostantivo]

the study of working with incredibly tiny materials and devices to create new technologies and applications

nanotecnologie

nanotecnologie

Ex: Nanotechnology plays a key role in modern cancer treatments.La **nanotecnologia** svolge un ruolo chiave nei moderni trattamenti contro il cancro.
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pan-
[Prefisso]

used to convey the idea of encompassing or involving a wide range of things or areas

pan-, omni-

pan-, omni-

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pandemic
[sostantivo]

a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world

pandemia

pandemia

Ex: Pandemics can spread illness globally due to increased international travel and trade networks.Le **pandemie** possono diffondere malattie a livello globale a causa dell'aumento dei viaggi internazionali e delle reti commerciali.
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bi-
[Prefisso]

used to indicate the presence of two of something, or that something has two parts or aspects

bi-

bi-

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bilateral
[aggettivo]

involving or relating to two sides or parties

bilaterale, bilaterale

bilaterale, bilaterale

Ex: Bilateral cooperation between the organizations led to significant advancements .La cooperazione **bilaterale** tra le organizzazioni ha portato a progressi significativi.
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retro-
[Prefisso]

used to describe styles, trends, or designs that are inspired by earlier decades or cultural periods

retro, vintage

retro, vintage

Ex: The movie soundtrack features retro-funk hits, bringing back the groove of the 70s.La colonna sonora del film presenta successi **retro**-funk, riportando indietro il groove degli anni '70.
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retroactive
[aggettivo]

applied or taken effect from a past date or event

retroattivo, con effetto retroattivo

retroattivo, con effetto retroattivo

Ex: His promotion came with a retroactive pay adjustment .La sua promozione è arrivata con un aggiustamento retributivo **retroattivo**.
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psycholinguistic
[aggettivo]

relating to the study of how the mind processes language, combining psychology and linguistics

psicolinguistico, relativo alla psicolinguistica

psicolinguistico, relativo alla psicolinguistica

Ex: Computational models of language processing draw on psycholinguistic principles to simulate human-like language comprehension .I modelli computazionali dell'elaborazione del linguaggio si basano su principi **psicolinguistici** per simulare una comprensione del linguaggio simile a quella umana.
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biochemical
[aggettivo]

referring to processes or substances related to the chemical reactions that occur within living organisms

biochimico, relativo ai processi biochimici

biochimico, relativo ai processi biochimici

Ex: Hormones are biochemical messengers that regulate various physiological processes in the body .Gli ormoni sono messaggeri **biochimici** che regolano vari processi fisiologici nel corpo.
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sociocultural
[aggettivo]

related to the social and cultural aspects of a society, emphasizing the influence of social factors, norms, and cultural practices on individuals and communities

socioculturale, relativo agli aspetti sociali e culturali

socioculturale, relativo agli aspetti sociali e culturali

Ex: The sociocultural changes over time are often reflected in art and literature .I cambiamenti **socioculturali** nel tempo sono spesso riflessi nell'arte e nella letteratura.
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geopolitical
[aggettivo]

related to the influence and interactions of geographical factors on political decisions, relationships, and strategies among nations

geopolitico, relativo alla geopolitica

geopolitico, relativo alla geopolitica

Ex: The geopolitical importance of maritime trade routes has sparked competition among naval powers .L'importanza **geopolitica** delle rotte commerciali marittime ha scatenato la competizione tra le potenze navali.
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microelectronic
[aggettivo]

pertaining to the design of small electronic components, circuits, and systems that enable the creation of compact and high-performing electronic devices

microelettronico, relativo alla microelettronica

microelettronico, relativo alla microelettronica

Ex: Microelectronic components can be found in nearly all consumer electronics .I componenti **microelettronici** possono essere trovati in quasi tutti i dispositivi elettronici di consumo.
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ray
[sostantivo]

a straight line with one endpoint that extends infinitely in the other direction

raggio, semiretta

raggio, semiretta

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sphere
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a round object that every point on its surface has the same distance from its center

sfera

sfera

Ex: Spheres are often used in design for their smooth and harmonious appearance .Le **sfere** sono spesso utilizzate nel design per il loro aspetto liscio e armonioso.
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spiral
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a curved shape or design that gradually winds around a center or axis

spirale

spirale

Ex: The gymnast executed a flawless series of spins and jumps , creating an impressive aerial spiral.Il ginnasta ha eseguito una serie impeccabile di piroette e salti, creando un'impressionante spirale aerea.
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lozenge
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a figure with four sides and two opposite angles more than 90° and two of less than 90°

losanga

losanga

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cone
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a three dimensional shape with a circular base that rises to a single point

cono

cono

Ex: The chef stacked three ice cream scoops in a waffle cone for the perfect summer treat .Lo chef ha disposto tre palline di gelato in un **cono** waffle per il perfetto dessert estivo.
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cube
[sostantivo]

a figure, either hollow or solid, with six equal square sides

cubo

cubo

Ex: The ice in the cooler was formed into perfect cubes.Il ghiaccio nel refrigeratore è stato formato in **cubi** perfetti.
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crescent
[sostantivo]

a curved shape with narrow points at the ends that appears wider in the middle, like the shape of the moon in its first and last quarters

mezzaluna

mezzaluna

Ex: The crescent of the new moon was barely visible against the twilight sky .La **falce** della luna nuova era appena visibile contro il cielo del crepuscolo.
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radius
[sostantivo]

the length of a straight line drawn from the center of a circle to any point on its outer boundary

raggio

raggio

Ex: The radius of a planet determines its gravitational influence and orbital characteristics within a solar system .Il **raggio** di un pianeta determina la sua influenza gravitazionale e le caratteristiche orbitali all'interno di un sistema solare.
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arc
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a part of a circle, which is curved

arco

arco

Ex: When measuring an arc, it is important to identify the center of the circle .Quando si misura un **arco**, è importante identificare il centro del cerchio.
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ellipse
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a closed plane curve that has two focal points

ellisse

ellisse

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tangent
[sostantivo]

(mathematics) the ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a triangle that has one angle of 90°

tangente

tangente

Ex: When the sun is setting , you can use the tangent to figure out the angle the sun makes with the horizon .Quando il sole tramonta, puoi usare la **tangente** per calcolare l'angolo che il sole forma con l'orizzonte.
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cylinder
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a solid or hollow shape with two circular bases at each end and straight parallel sides

cilindro

cilindro

Ex: The ancient columns were made in the shape of massive stone cylinders, supporting the grand structure .Le antiche colonne erano fatte a forma di massicci **cilindri** di pietra, sostenendo la grande struttura.
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green light
[sostantivo]

approval to begin a project

luce verde

luce verde

Ex: If the budget is approved , we can expect the green light for hiring new employees .Se il budget viene approvato, possiamo aspettarci il **via libera** per l'assunzione di nuovi dipendenti.
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blue-collar
[aggettivo]

relating to jobs or workers who engage in manual labor or skilled trades

operaio, manuale

operaio, manuale

Ex: Blue-collar workers are known for their hands-on approach to problem-solving and their ability to work effectively with tools and machinery.I lavoratori **colletti blu** sono noti per il loro approccio pratico alla risoluzione dei problemi e la loro capacità di lavorare efficacemente con strumenti e macchinari.
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white-collar
[aggettivo]

relating to jobs or workers who perform professional, managerial, or administrative tasks, typically in office settings

colletto bianco, d'ufficio

colletto bianco, d'ufficio

Ex: White-collar workers often work in corporate settings, government offices, or professional services firms.I lavoratori **colletti bianchi** spesso lavorano in ambienti aziendali, uffici governativi o studi di servizi professionali.
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in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

in negativo

in negativo

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers, leading to significant losses, and they were operating in the red.
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golden years
[sostantivo]

a period of time in which someone no longer works due to old age

anni della pensione, anni d'oro

anni della pensione, anni d'oro

Ex: He moved to a quiet countryside house to enjoy his golden years.Si è trasferito in una tranquilla casa di campagna per godersi i suoi **anni d'oro**.
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gray area
[sostantivo]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

zona grigia

zona grigia

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .I confini della privacy nell'era digitale spesso esistono in una **zona grigia**, sollevando importanti domande sui dati personali e la sorveglianza.
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occurring without prior warning

di punto in bianco

di punto in bianco

Ex: The sudden storm out of the blue, catching many people unprepared .
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red tape
[sostantivo]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

burocrazia

burocrazia

Ex: They had to navigate through a lot of red tape to get their visa approved .Hanno dovuto navigare attraverso molta **burocrazia** per ottenere l'approvazione del loro visto.
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white flag
[sostantivo]

a universal symbol of surrender or truce, used to indicate the intention to cease fighting or negotiate peace

bandiera bianca, pavese bianco

bandiera bianca, pavese bianco

Ex: The villagers put up a white flag to indicate their desire for peace .I villici hanno issato una **bandiera bianca** per indicare il loro desiderio di pace.
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purple patch
[sostantivo]

a period marked by good luck or success

patch viola

patch viola

Ex: She hopes this purple patch of creativity continues for a long time .Spera che questo **periodo fortunato** di creatività continui a lungo.
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in a distinctive and very successful way

con ottimi voti

con ottimi voti

Ex: The company launched its new with flying colors, exceeding sales projections in the first month .
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