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Competenze Lessicali SAT 4 - lezione 8

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to probe
[Verbo]

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

esplorare, sondare

esplorare, sondare

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probate
[sostantivo]

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

successione, protocollo testamentario

successione, protocollo testamentario

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probity
[sostantivo]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

probità

probità

Ex: probity in handling the company ’s finances earned him widespread respect .
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to augment
[Verbo]

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

aumentare

aumentare

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august
[aggettivo]

impressive and worthy of respect

augusto, imponente

augusto, imponente

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similitude
[sostantivo]

resemblance between people or things

somiglianza, assonanza

somiglianza, assonanza

Ex: similitude between the ancient artifact and modern designs amazed the archaeologists .
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to match the same qualities as someone or something

simulare

simulare

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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 's use of simile comparing the stars to diamonds in the sky adds a touch of beauty and sparkle to the nighttime landscape .
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simultaneous
[aggettivo]

taking place at precisely the same time

simultaneo

simultaneo

Ex: The conference simultaneous translation into multiple languages to accommodate international attendees .
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to confuse someone, causing them to feel disoriented or unable to think clearly

disorientare, confondere

disorientare, confondere

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

sconcertare

sconcertare

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disconsolate
[aggettivo]

so sad that makes comforting very difficult

sconsolato

sconsolato

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discontinuance
[sostantivo]

the act of stopping something

interruzione, cessazione

interruzione, cessazione

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discreet
[aggettivo]

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

discreto, riservato

discreto, riservato

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discrepant
[aggettivo]

having no agreement with something

discrepante, incongruente

discrepante, incongruente

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asunder
[avverbio]

into separate pieces

in pezzi, a pezzi

in pezzi, a pezzi

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astute
[aggettivo]

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

astuto, acuto

astuto, acuto

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to assuage
[Verbo]

to satisfy the feeling of thirst or hunger

soddisfare, placare

soddisfare, placare

Ex: The fruit juice assuaged her thirst , making her feel refreshed .
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