Competenze Lessicali SAT 4 - lezione 29

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

suscitare, provocare

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

piccante, sapido

a tart spicy quality

piccantezza, pungentezza

adroitness in using the hands

abilità, destrezza

not a lot in amount or extent

leggero

a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

pupazzo, figura di facciata

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

figurativo

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

butte, mesa

to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure

sostenere, rinforzare

have amorous affairs; of men

fare il doppio gioco, flirtare

of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy

filantropico, benefico

the collection and study of postage stamps

filatelia

composing or characteristic of an orchestral group

filarmonica

a speech of violent denunciation

filippica, denuncia violenta

not being interested, fond, or understanding of serious works of music, art, literature, etc.

filisteo

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

adornare, abbellire

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

adorazione

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

comandare

the manner in which something is expressed in words

dizione, elocuzione

an authoritative declaration

diktat, declarazione autoritaria