Competenze Lessicali SAT 4 - lezione 37

the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant

polline

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

inquinare

extremely large in size or extent

gigantesco, enorme

suggesting the horror of death and decay

ghoulish, macabro

displaying courage and determination in challenging situations

tenace, risoluto

tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults

cartilagine, tessuto connettivo

to secretly enter an organization or group with the aim of spying on its members or gathering information

infiltrarsi

the ability to affect people or events, particularly through prestige, status, or authority

influenza, impatto

a collection or assortment of different items or pieces of writing, often gathered together in a single volume or publication

miscellanea, varietà

displaying a passion for causing trouble in an amusing manner

birichino

express strong disapproval of

rimproverare, disapprovare

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

riprovevole, deplorevole

to produce a loud, high-pitched sound, often due to fear, surprise, or excitement

strillare, urlare

occurring from time to time, in an irregular manner

sporadico

a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die

testamento, ultima volontà

a person who makes a will

testatore, testatrice

something that serves as evidence

testimonianza, attestazione

any experience that causes intense suffering

calvario, sopportazione