Competenze Lessicali SAT 5 - lezione 2

the branch of science that studies fossils

paleontologia

the scientific study of all woody plants including trees, shrubs, lianas, etc.

dendrologia

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of birds

ornitologia

a branch of biology concerning the scientific study of the form and structure of an organism including plants and animals

morfologia

a field of science that studies the structure of the earth and its history

geologia

the scientific study of the skin, its structure, diseases, and functions

dermatologia

the study of the origins and historical developments of words and their meanings

etimologia

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of insects

entomologia

the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, including elevation, slope, landforms, and bodies of water

topografia

the story of someone's life that is written by another person

biografia

the state of economical growth and wealth

prosperità, benessere

the state of being keen and sharp on thinking

acutezza, perspicacia

readiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic

alacrità

the strong desire for attaining a lot of money or material goods

cupidità

the feeling of hate and hostility toward someone

inimicizia, ostilità

the fact of accidentally experiencing or discovering something that is pleasant or valuable

serendipità

the ability to go back to the original form after being stretched

elasticità

the capability of being easily changed or molded into many different things

plasticità, malleabilità

a lacking amount or number of something

scarsità

the quality of having a keen perception and making good judgments

sagacia, perspicacia