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Competenze Lessicali SAT 5 - lezione 8

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scurvy
[sostantivo]

a disease caused by severe lack of vitamin C

scorbuto, malattia causata da una grave carenza di vitamina C

scorbuto, malattia causata da una grave carenza di vitamina C

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covey
[sostantivo]

a group of game birds such as quails, partridges or grouses, typically consisting of six to twelve birds

una covata, uno stormo

una covata, uno stormo

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nunnery
[sostantivo]

a building occupied by a group of nuns

convento, monastero di suore

convento, monastero di suore

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parody
[sostantivo]

the act of imitating for the purpose of ridiculing satirically or ironically

parodia

parodia

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hesitancy
[sostantivo]

the feeling or state of being unwilling or uncertain to do something

esitazione, riluttanza

esitazione, riluttanza

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apiary
[sostantivo]

a place where bees are kept and honey is produced

apiario, arnia

apiario, arnia

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chancery
[sostantivo]

a court based on the principle of equity which grants remedies other than monetary damages

cancelleria, tribunale di equità

cancelleria, tribunale di equità

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finery
[sostantivo]

expensive or showy clothes and accessories, especially those worn on special occasions

fronzoli

fronzoli

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consistency
[sostantivo]

the quality of always acting or being the same way, or having the same opinions or standards

costanza

costanza

Ex: Her consistency in academic performance earned her recognition as the top student in the class .La sua **costanza** nel rendimento accademico le ha valso il riconoscimento come la migliore studentessa della classe.
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curtsy
[sostantivo]

a bow perfomed by women or girls to pay respect or greet

riverenza, inchino

riverenza, inchino

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vinery
[sostantivo]

an area usually a farm or a hothouse where vines are grown

vigneto, serra di viti

vigneto, serra di viti

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cacophony
[sostantivo]

a blend of annoying and loud sounds

cacofonia, strepito

cacofonia, strepito

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hegemony
[sostantivo]

the dominance or control exercised by one group, entity, or state over others, especially in the realms of politics, culture, or ideology

egemonia, dominio

egemonia, dominio

Ex: The tech industry 's hegemony over digital platforms has led to concerns about the concentration of power and influence in a few major corporations .
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parity
[sostantivo]

(physics) the idea that the laws of physics should remain the same if to switch left and right or up and down

parità, simmetria

parità, simmetria

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refinery
[sostantivo]

a factory in which a natural substance such as oil or sugar is made pure by removing all other substances from it

raffineria

raffineria

Ex: Workers at the refinery monitor the purification process to ensure quality control .I lavoratori della **raffineria** monitorano il processo di purificazione per garantire il controllo della qualità.
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sobriety
[sostantivo]

not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs

sobrietà, astinenza

sobrietà, astinenza

Ex: The support group provided a safe space for individuals seeking sobriety.Il gruppo di supporto ha fornito uno spazio sicuro per le persone che cercano la **sobrietà**.
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casualty
[sostantivo]

someone who is killed or wounded during a war or an accident

ferito

ferito

Ex: The humanitarian organization released a statement highlighting the growing casualty numbers in the war-torn area , calling for immediate international assistance .L'organizzazione umanitaria ha rilasciato una dichiarazione che evidenzia il crescente numero di **vittime** nell'area devastata dalla guerra, chiedendo un'assistenza internazionale immediata.
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masonry
[sostantivo]

the council of Freemasons

la massoneria, il consiglio dei Massoni

la massoneria, il consiglio dei Massoni

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quandary
[sostantivo]

a state of being perplexed or uncertain about how to proceed in a situation that is difficult

dilemma

dilemma

Ex: After losing his wallet , he was in a quandary over how to get home without money or ID .Dopo aver perso il portafoglio, era in un **dilemma** su come tornare a casa senza soldi né documenti.
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