Competenze Lessicali SAT 4 - lezione 26

intended for wide distribution

enciclica, destinato a una larga diffusione

a comprehensive reference work that contains information on all branches of knowledge, or a particular branch of knowledge, typically arranged alphabetically by article title

enciclopedia

a bright, intense flame or fire that burns strongly and produces a lot of light and heat

fiamma, brillante fiamma

decorate with heraldic arms

blasonare, ornare con stemmi

a small natural hill

dune, retto

partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil

humus

accepting what happens or not opposing what other people do or say

passivo

capable of being remedied or redressed

remediabile, correttibile

related to treatments or actions that aim to fix or improve health issues

rimediale, correttivo

withdraw from an organization or communion

secedere, ritirarsi

a line that intersects a circle at two distinct points

secante

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

malleabile

a hammer-like tool with a large wooden or rubber head used for striking or directing objects

mazza, mazzuolo

paint with distemper

dipingere a tempera, verniciare con tempera

having elements or ideas that strongly disagree or clash

dissonante

disagreeable sounds

dissonanza, discordanza

remaining calm and in control of one's emotions and actions, especially in challenging situations

composto, sereno

a state of calmness and self-control, especially in difficult or challenging situations

composta, serenità

to combine different things together

comporre, mescolare