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Competenze Lessicali SAT 5 - lezione 2

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paleontology
[sostantivo]

the branch of science that studies fossils

paleontologia

paleontologia

Ex: paleontology, researchers have gained insights into the mass extinction events that have shaped the history of life on our planet .
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dendrology
[sostantivo]

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

dendrologia, studio degli alberi

dendrologia, studio degli alberi

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ornithology
[sostantivo]

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of birds

ornitologia, studio degli uccelli

ornitologia, studio degli uccelli

Ex: Ornithologists often use bird banding as a method to track migration routes and gather data on bird populations and health.
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morphology
[sostantivo]

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

morfologia, morfologia biologica

morfologia, morfologia biologica

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geology
[sostantivo]

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

geologia

geologia

Ex: geology reveals the history of our planet , from the formation of continents to the evolution of life .
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dermatology
[sostantivo]

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

dermatologia

dermatologia

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etymology
[sostantivo]

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

etimologia

etimologia

Ex: etymology of " amplify " reveals its roots in Latin " amplus , " meaning large or spacious .
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entomology
[sostantivo]

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of insects

entomologia, studio degli insetti

entomologia, studio degli insetti

Ex: Entomologists study the interactions between insects and their environments, contributing to conservation efforts and biodiversity assessments.
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topography
[sostantivo]

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

topografia, morfologia

topografia, morfologia

Ex: Satellite imagery provides a detailed view of topography of remote and inaccessible areas .
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biography
[sostantivo]

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

biografia

biografia

Ex: biography provided an in-depth look at the president 's life and legacy .
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prosperity
[sostantivo]

the state of economical growth and wealth

prosperità, benessere economico

prosperità, benessere economico

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acuity
[sostantivo]

the state of being keen and sharp on thinking

acutezza, acume

acutezza, acume

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alacrity
[sostantivo]

readiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic

alacrità

alacrità

Ex: He responded to the job offer alacrity, thrilled by the opportunity .
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cupidity
[sostantivo]

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

cupidità

cupidità

Ex: The novel depicted cupidity can corrupt even the most honorable individuals .
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enmity
[sostantivo]

the feeling of hate and hostility toward someone

animosità, ostilità

animosità, ostilità

Ex: The peace talks aimed to resolve enmity between the neighboring countries and establish a lasting friendship .
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serendipity
[sostantivo]

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

serendipità

serendipità

Ex: It serendipity that led her to the perfect solution to her problem while casually reading an article .
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elasticity
[sostantivo]

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

elasticità, resilienza

elasticità, resilienza

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plasticity
[sostantivo]

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

plasticità, malleabilità

plasticità, malleabilità

Ex: Researchers investigate plasticity of biological tissues to develop better models for understanding the biomechanics of the human body .
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paucity
[sostantivo]

a lacking amount or number of something

scarsità

scarsità

Ex: paucity of information in the report led to numerous questions from the board .
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sagacity
[sostantivo]

the quality of having a keen perception and making good judgments

saggezza, discernimento

saggezza, discernimento

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