Il libro Total English - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 4 – Vocabolario

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

interessarsi di

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

modesto

getting a bad and anxious feeling from a person or thing because we think something bad or dangerous will happen

impaurito

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

preoccupato

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

acuto

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

simile

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

differente, diverso

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

fiero

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

appassionato

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

candidarsi, fare domanda

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

lasciare

to urgently demand someone to do something or something to take place

insistere

to firmly trust in the goodness or value of something

credere a/in

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

lamentarsi, protestare

to give money or something else of value in exchange for goods or services

pagare

to be determined or affected by something else

dipendere da

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

riuscire

to be formed from particular parts or things

consistere di

to get ready for an event, activity, or situation, either mentally or physically

preparare, prepararsi