Competenze Lessicali SAT 5 - lezione 24

any shade of a color from light to dark on a spectrum

tintura

a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others

altezzosità

a period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax

tempo libero

a system of signaling using flags or other devices to communicate messages over a long distance

semaforo

a person who wanders around and sings old and local songs

trovatore

the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth

folclore

the state of shock and suspended sensibility after something horrible happens

stupore

a master or lord, especially in a feudalistic society

feudatario

a person who works in port and is responsible for loading or unloading ships

stivatore

a position that is not demanding or difficult but pays well

sinecura

a person who is in charge and leads a group or activity

bellwether

a person or company that provides the need for goods, services, or information

fornitore

a gentile and light breeze coming from the west

zeffiro

the quality of a sound that is distinct from pitch, intensity and loudness

timbre

a naval rank belonging to someone in command and entitled to mark their position with a flag

ufficiale di bandiera

a woman who is not married and is past the age of marriage

zitella

the highest voice range of an average male singer

tenore

loud noise of constant shouting, often made by a large group of people or animals

clamore

a person or business that delivers commodities to the buyer whether by land, sea, or air

mittente

a person whose responsibility is to manage the finances of a school, college, or university

economo