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Competenze Lessicali SAT 4 - lezione 49

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persecution
persecution
[sostantivo]

an act of cruelty and unfairness toward someone because of their race, religion, or political views

persecuzione

persecuzione

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combustion
combustion
[sostantivo]

a chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidizing agent, typically producing heat and light

combustione, la combustione

combustione, la combustione

Ex: The combustion of wood in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere in the living room. 
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rendition
rendition
[sostantivo]

a performance of a musical composition, dramatic role, or other artistic work

interpretazione

interpretazione

Ex: The pianist gave a moving rendition of Chopin's nocturne. 
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percussion
percussion
[sostantivo]

the act or technique of playing a percussion instrument

percussione, tecnica di percussione

percussione, tecnica di percussione

Ex: The drummer demonstrates advanced percussion during the solo. 
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resignation
resignation
[sostantivo]

a written document indicating an individual's intention to leave their job or position

dimissioni, lettera di dimissioni

dimissioni, lettera di dimissioni

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unction
unction
[sostantivo]

anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual

unzione, sacramento

unzione, sacramento

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provocation
provocation
[sostantivo]

unfriendly actions or remarks that deliberately cause anger or resentment

provocazione

provocazione

Ex: He shouted at her, but she ignored the provocation. 
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adulation
adulation
[sostantivo]

excessive and sometimes insincere praise for someone, often to the point of worship

adulazione,  culto della personalità

adulazione, culto della personalità

Ex: Despite the adulation from fans and critics alike, the author remained humble, always attributing her success to hard work and dedication. 
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imprecation
imprecation
[sostantivo]

the act of speaking a curse or wish for harm to come to someone, often as an insult or expression of anger

imprecazione, maledizione

imprecazione, maledizione

Ex: The witch muttered an imprecation under her breath. 
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trepidation
trepidation
[sostantivo]

a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

trepidazione

trepidazione

Ex: As the deadline approached, she felt a sense of trepidation about the upcoming exam. 
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perdition
perdition
[sostantivo]

(Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment

perdizione, abisso

perdizione, abisso

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consternation
consternation
[sostantivo]

a feeling of worry or shock after an unexpected, unpleasant event

costernazione

costernazione

Ex: The sudden cancellation of the flight caused consternation among the passengers. 
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adjuration
adjuration
[sostantivo]

a serious and heartfelt request urging someone to take action

supplica, invocazione

supplica, invocazione

Ex: The leader's adjuration for peace moved the crowd. 
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obsession
obsession
[sostantivo]

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

ossessione

ossessione

Ex: His obsession with cleanliness led him to clean his house multiple times a day. 
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recrimination
recrimination
[sostantivo]

accusations made in retaliation for being accused

recriminazione

recriminazione

Ex: The meeting quickly devolved into a series of recriminations between the two departments. 
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justification
justification
[sostantivo]

a reason, explanation, or excuse that demonstrates something to be right, reasonable, or necessary

giustificazione

giustificazione

Ex: He provided a detailed justification for the changes he proposed to the project plan. 
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collusion
collusion
[sostantivo]

secret agreement particularly made to deceive people

collusione

collusione

Ex: The investigation uncovered evidence of collusion between the companies to fix prices. 
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conjunction
conjunction
[sostantivo]

the condition of two events occurring at the same time

coincidenza, congiunzione

coincidenza, congiunzione

Ex: The conjunction of the two storms created dangerous weather. 
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supposition
supposition
[sostantivo]

an idea accepted as true without proof, often used as a basis for reasoning

supposizione

supposizione

Ex: The theory rests on the supposition that all particles behave identically. 
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liaison
liaison
[sostantivo]

a channel for communication between groups

collegamento

collegamento

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