Abilità verbali SAT 4 - Lezione 36

supporting total and extreme social or political changes

radicale

(numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place

radice

deceive by a mock action

simulare

to pretend, often with the intent to deceive or mislead others

fingere

disturbing and fear inducing due to its connection with death, murder, violence, etc.

macabro

surface with macadam

macadamizzare

(of an idea, method, etc.) unique, creative, and appealing due to its originality and novelty

inventivo

the usage of abusive, insulting, and rude language when one is extremely angry

invettiva

a state of deep-seated ill-will

ostilità

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

ospitale

innocent or sweet in appearance or nature

cherubico

to hold dear and deeply appreciate something or someone

apprezzare

existing despite being extremely old

esistente

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

attenuare

the act of breaking or not obeying a law, agreement, etc.

infrazione

the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

infrastruttura

characterized by a deep sense of sadness or sorrow

melanconico

a motley assortment of things

melange

(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality

sottinteso

a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

overture