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Competenze Lessicali SAT 5 - lezione 18

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to attempt to persuade a person into accepting one's beliefs, particularly political or religious ones

convertir

convertir

Ex: By the time the campaign ended , he proselytized extensively and garnered significant support .
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to exclude someone from a community or group as a form of punishment or social rejection

ostracizzare, escludere

ostracizzare, escludere

Ex: The strict religious community ostracize members who disobeyed their rules .
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to capture someone's attention and interest completely, in a way that they forget about everything else

ipnotizzare

ipnotizzare

Ex: The intricate details of the intricate mesmerized her , making her lose track of time .
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to lionize
[Verbo]

to treat something or someone as if they were important or famous

lionizzare, celebrare

lionizzare, celebrare

Ex: Despite his controversial opinions , the author lionized by a dedicated group of admirers who appreciated his unique perspective .
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to grant the right of voting to a person or group

concedere il diritto di voto a

concedere il diritto di voto a

Ex: The reform was designed enfranchise minority groups who had been historically excluded .
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to use less money, time, or other resources

risparmiare, economizzare

risparmiare, economizzare

Ex: The startup aimed economize on office supplies by switching to a paperless system .
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to take strength, energy, or life out of something

disvitale, spossare

disvitale, spossare

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to cause something to lose all magnetic properties

demagnetizzare, degaussare

demagnetizzare, degaussare

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to become clear, definite, or understandable, often after a period of confusion or ambiguity

cristallizzare, chiarire

cristallizzare, chiarire

Ex: As he reflected on his past experiences , his priorities started crystallize, and he realized what truly mattered to him .
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to delete the sections or words that are believed to be offensive or inappropriate from a play, movie, book, etc.

censurare

censurare

Ex: When adapting the book for children , they bowdlerize many of the mature themes and language .
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to render
[Verbo]

to express written or spoken words of a language into another language

tradurre, reinterpretare

tradurre, reinterpretare

Ex: The United Nations employs skilled linguists render official documents into multiple languages for dissemination to member states .
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to proffer
[Verbo]

to offer something and let the other person decide whether to accept or reject it

offrire, presentare

offrire, presentare

Ex: In a gesture of goodwill , proffered a plate of freshly baked cookies to her new neighbors .
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to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

perseverare

perseverare

Ex: The athletes were inspired persevere in their training , aiming for the upcoming competition .
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to limber
[Verbo]

to make something flexible, nimble, or pliable

rassodare, flettere

rassodare, flettere

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to sell goods in an annoying, flashy, and questionable manner from one place to another

vendere in modo fastidioso, svendere

vendere in modo fastidioso, svendere

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to fetter
[Verbo]

to tie up a person with chains or manacle, especially around the ankles

incatenare, mettere in catene

incatenare, mettere in catene

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to fodder
[Verbo]

to feed farm animals with any agricultural foodstuff that is specifically for domesticated livestock

dare foraggio

dare foraggio

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to foster
[Verbo]

to encourage the growth or development of something

favorire, incoraggiare

favorire, incoraggiare

Ex: The government launched initiatives foster economic development in rural communities .
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to hamper
[Verbo]

to prevent something from moving or progressing

ostacolare

ostacolare

Ex: A sprained ankle hamper your movement during physical activities .
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