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Competenze Lessicali SAT 4 - lezione 1

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to forebode

to predict that something bad is going to happen very soon

presagire, preannunciare

presagire, preannunciare

Ex: The dark clouds forbode a storm approaching the coast. 
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forecastle
forecastle
[sostantivo]

a part of a ship used as the crew’s quarters

cassero di prua, alloggio dell'equipaggio

cassero di prua, alloggio dell'equipaggio

Ex: The sailors spent most of their time in the forecastle when they weren't on deck, resting or playing cards. 
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to foreclose

(of a bank) to take away someone's property because they have not repaid the money they borrowed from the bank in order to buy it

pignorare, espropriare per mutuo non pagato

pignorare, espropriare per mutuo non pagato

Ex: The bank threatens to foreclose on the house if the homeowner does not make the overdue payment by next month. 
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forecourt
forecourt
[sostantivo]

a large space in front of a building

piazzale, cortile anteriore

piazzale, cortile anteriore

Ex: The hotel’s forecourt was lined with blooming flowers and elegant fountains to welcome guests. 
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to forego
to forego
[Verbo]

to go or to be before someone or something in time or place

precedere, anticipare

precedere, anticipare

Ex: The ancient civilizations forewent the current technological advancements by centuries, laying the foundations for future discoveries. 
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forehead
forehead
[sostantivo]

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hair

fronte

fronte

Ex: She wiped the sweat from her forehead after running the marathon under the hot sun. 
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foreknowledge
foreknowledge
[sostantivo]

knowledge of an occurrence before it actually happens

prescienza, conoscenza preventiva

prescienza, conoscenza preventiva

Ex: The detective seemed to have foreknowledge of the crime before it occurred. 
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foreman
foreman
[sostantivo]

a male worker who watches over other workers and is often more experienced

caposquadra, supervisore

caposquadra, supervisore

Ex: The foreman oversees the workers to ensure all safety protocols are followed. 
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panache
panache
[sostantivo]

a decorative plume or feather worn as a fashion accessory on hats or helmets

pennacchio

pennacchio

Ex: The knight adorned his helmet with a vibrant panache. 
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to pander
to pander
[Verbo]

to do what others want to please them, even when it is unnecessary or morally wrong

assecondare, compiacere

assecondare, compiacere

Ex: She often panders to her friends’ requests, even when it means compromising her own values. 
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panegyric
panegyric
[sostantivo]

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something

panegirico, elogio

panegirico, elogio

Ex: In his speech, he wrote a panegyric to his parents, thanking them for their unwavering support throughout his career. 
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panoply
panoply
[sostantivo]

an impressive collection of things

una panoplia, una gamma

una panoplia, una gamma

Ex: The museum displayed a panoply of ancient artifacts from civilizations across the world. 
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impetus
impetus
[sostantivo]

the force that causes something to move or to keep moving

slancio, impulso

slancio, impulso

Ex: The strong winds provided the impetus for the sailboat to glide across the water at high speed. 
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pantomime
pantomime
[sostantivo]

a method of performance in which the performer uses body and hand gestures in order to suggest an idea or tell something without using words

pantomime

pantomime

Ex: The street performer entertained the crowd with a pantomime of a person trapped in an invisible box. 
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impetuous
impetuous
[aggettivo]

done swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

impetuoso, avventato

impetuoso, avventato

Ex: His impetuous decision to move to a new city without a job lined up worried his friends and family. 
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impetuosity
impetuosity
[sostantivo]

the quality of acting quickly and without thinking carefully

irruenza

irruenza

Ex: His impetuosity led him to sign the contract without reading it. 
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exigent
exigent
[aggettivo]

expecting flawless and precise performance from other people

esigente, meticoloso

esigente, meticoloso

Ex: The exigent manager expected every task to be completed flawlessly and on time. 
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exigency
exigency
[sostantivo]

an urgent affair to deal with

emergenza,  necessità urgente

emergenza, necessità urgente

Ex: The company’s financial exigency requires immediate action to avoid bankruptcy. 
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