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Il libro Interchange - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 7 - Parte 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - Part 2 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "vocational", "accountable", "estimate", etc.

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to create
[Verbo]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

creare

creare

Ex: The artist decided to create a sculpture from marble .L'artista ha deciso di **creare** una scultura in marmo.
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to reduce
[Verbo]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

ridurre

ridurre

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients to reduce the calorie content of the dish .Lo chef ha suggerito di utilizzare ingredienti alternativi per **ridurre** il contenuto calorico del piatto.
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homeless
[sostantivo]

someone who does not have a place to live in and so lives on the streets

senzatetto

senzatetto

Ex: He spoke out about the challenges faced by the homeless.Ha parlato delle sfide affrontate dai **senzatetto**.
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to improve
[Verbo]

to make a person or thing better

migliorare

migliorare

Ex: She took workshops to improve her language skills for career advancement .Ha frequentato workshop per **migliorare** le sue competenze linguistiche per l'avanzamento di carriera.
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to provide
[Verbo]

to give someone what is needed or necessary

provvedere

provvedere

Ex: The community center provides after-school programs and activities for children .Il centro comunitario **fornisce** programmi e attività dopo la scuola per i bambini.
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affordable
[aggettivo]

having a price that a person can pay without experiencing financial difficulties

economico

economico

Ex: The online retailer specializes in affordable electronic gadgets and accessories .Il rivenditore online è specializzato in gadget elettronici e accessori **accessibili**.
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politician
[sostantivo]

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

politico

politico

Ex: Voters expect honesty from their politicians.Gli elettori si aspettano onestà dai loro **politici**.
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accountable
[aggettivo]

responsible for one's actions and prepared to explain them

responsabile

responsabile

Ex: Athletes are held accountable for their actions both on and off the field .Gli atleti sono **responsabili** delle loro azioni sia dentro che fuori dal campo.
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vocational
[aggettivo]

involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation

professionale, esperto

professionale, esperto

Ex: Vocational qualifications demonstrate proficiency in specialized fields .Le qualifiche **professionali** dimostrano competenza in campi specializzati.
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to become larger in amount or size

aumentare

aumentare

Ex: During rush hour , traffic congestion tends to increase on the main roads .Durante l'ora di punta, la congestione del traffico tende ad **aumentare** sulle strade principali.
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shelter
[sostantivo]

a place or building that is meant to provide protection against danger or bad weather

rifugio

rifugio

Ex: The soldiers constructed a shelter to rest for the night .I soldati costruirono un **rifugio** per riposare durante la notte.
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deforestation
[sostantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestazione

deforestazione

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for massive deforestation.Gli attivisti stanno protestando contro le aziende responsabili della **deforestazione** massiccia.
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crime
[sostantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimine

crimine

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .L'aumento della **criminalità** violenta ha fatto sentire i residenti insicuri.
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mobility
[sostantivo]

the ability to move easily or be freely moved from one place, job, etc. to another

mobilità

mobilità

Ex: The region 's economic growth is partially due to the mobility of its labor force .La crescita economica della regione è in parte dovuta alla **mobilità** della sua forza lavoro.
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junk food
[sostantivo]

unhealthy food, containing a lot of fat, sugar, etc.

cibi spazzatura

cibi spazzatura

Ex: The party had a lot of junk food, so it was hard to stick to my diet .La festa aveva un sacco di **cibo spazzatura**, quindi è stato difficile attenermi alla mia dieta.
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invasion
[sostantivo]

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

invasione

invasione

Ex: The historical invasion of the Roman Empire reshaped the landscape of Europe .L'**invasione** storica dell'Impero Romano ha rimodellato il paesaggio dell'Europa.
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destructive
[aggettivo]

causing a lot of damage or harm

distruttivo

distruttivo

Ex: Her destructive habits of procrastination hindered her academic success .Le sue abitudini **distruttive** di procrastinazione hanno ostacolato il suo successo accademico.
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planet
[sostantivo]

a huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the sun, or any other star

pianeta

pianeta

Ex: Saturn 's rings make it one of the most visually striking planets in our solar system .Gli anelli di Saturno lo rendono uno dei **pianeti** visivamente più impressionanti del nostro sistema solare.
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particularly
[avverbio]

in a manner that emphasizes a specific aspect or detail

particolarmente

particolarmente

Ex: I appreciate all forms of art , but I am particularly drawn to abstract paintings .Apprezzo tutte le forme d'arte, ma sono **particolarmente** attratto dai dipinti astratti.
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serious
[aggettivo]

needing attention and action because of possible danger or risk

grave

grave

Ex: The storm caused serious damage to the homes in the area .La tempesta ha causato **gravi** danni alle case della zona.
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dramatically
[avverbio]

to a significantly large extent or by a considerable amount

in maniera teatrale

in maniera teatrale

Ex: Her mood shifted dramatically within minutes .Il suo umore è cambiato **drammaticamente** in pochi minuti.
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to a large extent

un grande affare

un grande affare

Ex: She a great deal about her family 's well-being .
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ecosystem
[sostantivo]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

ecosistema

ecosistema

Ex: Climate change poses a major threat to many fragile ecosystems.Il cambiamento climatico rappresenta una grave minaccia per molti **ecosistemi** fragili.
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against
[Preposizione]

in opposition to someone or something

contro

contro

Ex: We must protect the environment against pollution .Dobbiamo proteggere l'ambiente **contro** l'inquinamento.
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species
[sostantivo]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

specie

specie

Ex: The monarch butterfly is a species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year .La farfalla monarca è una **specie** di farfalla che migra per migliaia di miglia ogni anno.
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to dive
[Verbo]

to jump into water, usually hands and head first

tuffare

tuffare

Ex: The penguins dived into the icy water for food.I pinguini si sono **tuffati** nell'acqua ghiacciata per cercare cibo.
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to explore
[Verbo]

to visit places one has never seen before

esplorare

esplorare

Ex: Last summer , they explored the historic landmarks of the European cities .La scorsa estate, hanno **esplorato** i monumenti storici delle città europee.
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extensive
[aggettivo]

covering a large area

esteso, ampio

esteso, ampio

Ex: Japan 's extensive rail network allows for efficient travel across the country .La **estesa** rete ferroviaria del Giappone consente di viaggiare in modo efficiente in tutto il paese.
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coral
[sostantivo]

a hard, often pink or red substance produced by marine invertebrates, used in jewelry and ornaments

corallo

corallo

Ex: She wore a necklace made from polished Mediterranean coral.Indossava una collana fatta di **corallo** mediterraneo lucidato.
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reef
[sostantivo]

a ridge of rock or a line of sand near the surface of a body of water

scogliera

scogliera

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lionfish
[sostantivo]

a type of fish with long, colorful spines on its body, which is typically found in warm waters and can be dangerous to humans

pesce leone, scorfano volante

pesce leone, scorfano volante

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to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

stimare, valutare

stimare, valutare

Ex: We need to estimate the total expenses for the event before planning the budget .Dobbiamo **stimare** le spese totali per l'evento prima di pianificare il budget.
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(of a living being) to produce offspring or more of itself

riprodurre

riprodurre

Ex: Certain species reproduce asexually , without the need for a mate .Alcune specie si **riproducono** asessualmente, senza la necessità di un partner.
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trap
[sostantivo]

an object that can be used to catch an animal

trappola

trappola

Ex: The trap had to be carefully set to work properly .La **trappola** doveva essere posizionata con cura per funzionare correttamente.
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poison
[sostantivo]

a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body

veleno

veleno

Ex: The bottle was clearly labeled as containing a dangerous poison.La bottiglia era chiaramente etichettata come contenente un **veleno** pericoloso.
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poisonous
[aggettivo]

(of an animal or insect) producing a substance that kills or harms a prey or an enemy

velenoso

velenoso

Ex: The poisonous snake 's bite can be fatal if not treated promptly .Il morso del serpente **velenoso** può essere fatale se non trattato tempestivamente.
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population
[sostantivo]

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

popolazione

popolazione

Ex: The government implemented measures to control the population growth.Il governo ha implementato misure per controllare la crescita della **popolazione**.
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to hunt
[Verbo]

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

cacciare

cacciare

Ex: We must respect wildlife conservation laws and not hunt protected species.Dobbiamo rispettare le leggi sulla conservazione della fauna selvatica e non **cacciare** le specie protette.
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sting
[sostantivo]

a painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poison

puntura

puntura

Ex: The sting was so painful that she had to apply a cold compress immediately .La **puntura** era così dolorosa che dovette applicare immediatamente un impacco freddo.
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unwelcome
[aggettivo]

not receiving a warm or friendly reception

indesiderato, sgradito

indesiderato, sgradito

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unforgettable
[aggettivo]

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

indimenticabile

indimenticabile

Ex: The unforgettable moment when they first met remained etched in their memories forever .
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to treat
[Verbo]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

trattare, curare

trattare, curare

Ex: Dermatologists may recommend creams or ointments to treat skin conditions .I dermatologi possono raccomandare creme o unguenti per **trattare** le condizioni della pelle.
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to significantly increase in quantity

moltiplicare

moltiplicare

Ex: When conditions are favorable , crops can multiply quickly .Quando le condizioni sono favorevoli, le colture possono **moltiplicarsi** rapidamente.
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unable
[aggettivo]

being incapable of or lacking the skill, means, etc. necessary for doing something

essere incapace

essere incapace

Ex: She apologized for being unable to fulfill her promise due to unforeseen circumstances .Si è scusata per non **poter** mantenere la sua promessa a causa di circostanze impreviste.
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to protect
[Verbo]

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

proteggere

proteggere

Ex: Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack .Le truppe sono state inviate per **proteggere** gli operatori umanitari dagli attacchi.
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