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Competenze Lessicali SAT 5 - lezione 24

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tincture
tincture
[sostantivo]

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

tonalità, sfumatura

tonalità, sfumatura

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hauteur
hauteur
[sostantivo]

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

altezzosità

altezzosità

Ex: His hauteur was evident when he dismissed the suggestions of his team .La sua **alterigia** era evidente quando ha respinto i suggerimenti del suo team.
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leisure
leisure
[sostantivo]

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

tempo libero

tempo libero

Ex: The museum is a great place to visit at your leisure over the weekend .Il museo è un posto fantastico da visitare nel tuo **tempo libero** durante il fine settimana.
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semaphore
semaphore
[sostantivo]

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

semaforo, sistema di segnalazione con bandiere

semaforo, sistema di segnalazione con bandiere

Ex: They taught us how to read semaphore signals at the naval museum.Ci hanno insegnato a leggere i segnali **semaphore** al museo navale.
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troubadour
troubadour
[sostantivo]

a person who wanders around and sings old and local songs

trovatore, menestrello

trovatore, menestrello

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folklore
folklore
[sostantivo]

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

folclore, tradizioni popolari

folclore, tradizioni popolari

Ex: Folklore can also evolve over time , adapting to changes in society and incorporating new influences while retaining its essential character and meaning .Il **folklore** può anche evolversi nel tempo, adattandosi ai cambiamenti nella società e incorporando nuove influenze mantenendo il suo carattere e significato essenziali.
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stupor
stupor
[sostantivo]

a numbed state caused by sudden shock, grief, or misfortune

stupore, stordimento

stupore, stordimento

Ex: She remained in a stupor after losing her job .È rimasta in uno **stupore** dopo aver perso il lavoro.
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seignior
seignior
[sostantivo]

a master or lord, especially in a feudalistic society

signore, padrone

signore, padrone

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stevedore
stevedore
[sostantivo]

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

stivatore, facchino portuale

stivatore, facchino portuale

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sinecure
sinecure
[sostantivo]

a position that is not demanding or difficult but pays well

sinecura

sinecura

Ex: She was offered a sinecure job at a prestigious law firm , where her main task was to attend social events and represent the firm in public settings , leaving her with ample free time and a handsome salary .Le fu offerto un lavoro **sinecure** in un prestigioso studio legale, dove il suo compito principale era partecipare a eventi sociali e rappresentare lo studio in contesti pubblici, lasciandole molto tempo libero e uno stipendio generoso.
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bellwether
bellwether
[sostantivo]

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

leader, guida

leader, guida

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purveyor
purveyor
[sostantivo]

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

fornitore, approvvigionatore

fornitore, approvvigionatore

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zephyr
zephyr
[sostantivo]

a gentile and light breeze coming from the west

zefiro, brezza leggera da ovest

zefiro, brezza leggera da ovest

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timbre
timbre
[sostantivo]

the unique quality of a sound that distinguishes it from others, even when pitch and loudness are the same, often described as tone color

timbre

timbre

Ex: The timbre of the bell was sharp and metallic .Il **timbro** della campana era acuto e metallico.
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flag officer
flag officer
[sostantivo]

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

ufficiale di bandiera, ammiraglio

ufficiale di bandiera, ammiraglio

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spinster
spinster
[sostantivo]

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

zitella, nubile

zitella, nubile

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tenor
tenor
[sostantivo]

the highest voice range of an average male singer

tenore

tenore

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clamor
clamor
[sostantivo]

a loud, harsh, and often unpleasant noise

clamore, fracasso

clamore, fracasso

Ex: The clamor of alarm bells echoed through the building .**Il clamore** delle campane d'allarme echeggiò nell'edificio.
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consignor
consignor
[sostantivo]

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

spedizioniere, consignatario

spedizioniere, consignatario

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bursar
bursar
[sostantivo]

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

economo

economo

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