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Competenze Lessicali SAT 4 - lezione 20

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to cut off the head of someone or something

decapitare, decapitazione

decapitare, decapitazione

Ex: The legend tells of a mythical creature that decapitates its prey .
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to get lessened in speed over time

decelerare, ralentare

decelerare, ralentare

Ex: Cyclists decelerate when navigating steep downhill curves for safety.
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read with difficulty

decifrare, interpretare

decifrare, interpretare

Ex: It took her a while decipher the old handwriting on the family documents .
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perennial
[aggettivo]

lasting for a long time or continuing indefinitely

perenne, duraturo

perenne, duraturo

Ex: perennial beauty of the mountains drew hikers and nature enthusiasts from far and wide .
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peregrination
[sostantivo]

a long journey, especially on foot

peregrinazione, viaggio

peregrinazione, viaggio

Ex: A sense of accomplishment washed over her after completing the peregrination across the desert .
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shambolic
[aggettivo]

having a state of disorder and confusion

disordinato, caotico

disordinato, caotico

Ex: The event turned into shambolic disaster , with guests arriving late and no food prepared .
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instant
[aggettivo]

happening or made very quickly and easily

istantaneo

istantaneo

Ex: The new software instant results with just a few clicks .
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to explain something by giving an example

esemplificare, citare

esemplificare, citare

Ex: The instanced several case studies to explain the new procedure .
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apotheosis
[sostantivo]

the act of elevating a person's rank to that of a god

apoteosi

apoteosi

Ex: apotheosis in the epic symbolized the hero ’s ascension to a higher realm .
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apothegm
[sostantivo]

a clever and concise expression that contains a general truth or principle

apotegma

apotegma

Ex: The motivational speaker ’s speech was peppered apothegms that resonated with the audience .
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apothecary
[sostantivo]

a medical professional who prepares and dispenses medicinal drugs and offers medical advice

apotecario, farmacista

apotecario, farmacista

Ex: apothecary studied various plants and minerals to expand his knowledge of natural remedies .
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apogee
[sostantivo]

the point at which something reaches its highest level or most advanced stage of development

apogee

apogee

Ex: The achievement of the team ’s ambitious goals was apogee of their collaborative efforts .
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apocryphal
[aggettivo]

(of a statement or story) unlikely to be authentic, even though it is widely believed to be true

apocrifo

apocrifo

Ex: apocryphal nature of the urban legend became clear when researchers debunked it .
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sanguine
[aggettivo]

having a confident, hopeful, and positive outlook for the future

ottimista

ottimista

Ex: Despite the difficulties , sanguine approach to the problem led to innovative solutions .
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peremptory
[aggettivo]

not open to be debated

perentorie

perentorie

Ex: peremptory demands for an explanation left no opportunity for anyone to question his authority .
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sanguification
[sostantivo]

the development of blood cells

sanguificazione, sanguinificazione

sanguificazione, sanguinificazione

Ex: Disruptions sanguification can lead to blood disorders like anemia or leukemia .
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shambles
[sostantivo]

a place where animals are butchered to use their meat

macello, struttura per la macellazione

macello, struttura per la macellazione

Ex: In ancient times , shambles was often located near a market for easy distribution .
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sanguinary
[aggettivo]

(of a person) involved in or eager for bloodshed or violence

sanguinario, sanguinoso

sanguinario, sanguinoso

Ex: The generalsanguinary nature contributed to his ruthless tactics in battle .
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