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Competenze Lessicali SAT 4 - lezione 8

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to probe
to probe
[Verbo]

to examine or look for something, particularly using a small long instrument

esplorare, sondare

esplorare, sondare

Ex: Engineers probed the structure of the bridge to identify any weaknesses or signs of deterioration. 
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probate
probate
[sostantivo]

a process in which the validity of a will is legally proved

omologazione, validazione testamentaria

omologazione, validazione testamentaria

Ex: The family hired a lawyer to guide them through the probate of their grandfather's will. 
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probity
probity
[sostantivo]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

probità

probità

Ex: The judge was known for her unwavering probity and fairness. 
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to augment
to augment
[Verbo]

to add to something's value, effect, size, or amount

aumentare

aumentare

Ex: She augments her income by taking on freelance projects. 
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august
august
[aggettivo]

impressive and worthy of respect

maestoso, imponente

maestoso, imponente

Ex: The august architecture of the ancient cathedral left visitors in awe. 
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similitude
similitude
[sostantivo]

resemblance between people or things

somiglianza, similitudine

somiglianza, similitudine

Ex: The similitude between the twins was so strong that even their close friends often confused them. 
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to simulate

to match the same qualities as someone or something

simulare

simulare

Ex: Virtual reality technology can simulate real-world environments for training purposes. 
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simile
simile
[sostantivo]

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

similitudine

similitudine

Ex: The poet used a simile to compare the clouds to cotton candy, painting a vivid picture of their fluffy, ethereal appearance. 
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simultaneous
simultaneous
[aggettivo]

taking place at precisely the same time

simultaneo

simultaneo

Ex: The two teams scored simultaneous goals, resulting in a tie game. 
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to discombobulate

to confuse someone, causing them to feel disoriented or unable to think clearly

sconcertare, disorientare

sconcertare, disorientare

Ex: The intricate maze of corridors in the old mansion discombobulated the visitors, leaving them unsure of which way to go. 
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to disconcert

to unsettle someone, causing them to become stressed or lose their confidence

sconcertare

sconcertare

Ex: The sudden change in plans disconcerted the entire team, who had prepared for the original schedule. 
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disconsolate
disconsolate
[aggettivo]

so sad that makes comforting very difficult

sconsolato

sconsolato

Ex: After hearing the news of her best friend’s departure, she felt disconsolate and unable to speak. 
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discontinuance
discontinuance
[sostantivo]

the act of stopping something

interruzione, cessazione

interruzione, cessazione

Ex: His sudden discontinuance of the project caught everyone by surprise, especially his team. 
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discreet
discreet
[aggettivo]

careful and modest in behavior, showing wise self-restraint and avoiding unnecessary attention

discreto, prudente

discreto, prudente

Ex: She handled the delicate situation with discreet diplomacy, avoiding unnecessary conflict. 
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discrepant
discrepant
[aggettivo]

having no agreement with something

discordante, incompatibile

discordante, incompatibile

Ex: The discrepant data from the two experiments led to confusion about the results. 
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asunder
asunder
[avverbio]

into separate pieces

in pezzi, a pezzi

in pezzi, a pezzi

Ex: The explosion tore the building asunder, scattering debris everywhere. 
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astute
astute
[aggettivo]

having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

astuto, perspicace

astuto, perspicace

Ex: Having an astute understanding of business, she made shrewd investment decisions. 
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to assuage
to assuage
[Verbo]

to satisfy the feeling of thirst or hunger

placare, saziare

placare, saziare

Ex: The cold water helped to assuage his thirst after the long hike. 
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