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Competenze Lessicali SAT 5 - lezione 27

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priory
priory
[sostantivo]

a place of residence for a community of nuns or monks that is smaller or less important compared to an abbey

priorato, convento

priorato, convento

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dichotomy
dichotomy
[sostantivo]

a division between two things that are represented as being entirely different

dicotomia, divisione

dicotomia, divisione

Ex: He struggled with the dichotomy of logic versus emotion .Ha lottato con la **dicotomia** della logica contro l'emozione.
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estuary
estuary
[sostantivo]

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

estuario

estuario

Ex: Environmentalists work to protect estuaries from pollution and habitat destruction .Gli ambientalisti lavorano per proteggere gli **estuari** dall'inquinamento e dalla distruzione dell'habitat.
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frailty
frailty
[sostantivo]

the state of being morally weak and susceptible to temptation

fragilità, debolezza

fragilità, debolezza

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prudery
prudery
[sostantivo]

the sate of propriety or modesty to the extreme that it becomes pretentious

pudicizia

pudicizia

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corollary
corollary
[sostantivo]

a thing that is the direct or natural result of another

corollario

corollario

Ex: The high demand for the product had a corollary of rising prices .L'alta domanda del prodotto ha avuto un **corollario** di aumento dei prezzi.
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amenity
amenity
[sostantivo]

a feature or service that adds comfort or value to a place

servizio, comodità

servizio, comodità

Ex: Access to public transportation is a key amenity for city dwellers .L'accesso ai trasporti pubblici è un **servizio** chiave per gli abitanti della città.
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drudgery
drudgery
[sostantivo]

dull, repetitious, and blue-collar work

fatica, lavoro monotono

fatica, lavoro monotono

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continuity
continuity
[sostantivo]

consistent and steady agreement, unity, or connection

continuità,  coerenza

continuità, coerenza

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avidity
avidity
[sostantivo]

the property of being enthusiastic and eager to a great extent

avidità,  bramosia

avidità, bramosia

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trickery
trickery
[sostantivo]

the use of deceit or scheme to cheat or take advantage of someone

inganno, truffa

inganno, truffa

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confederacy
confederacy
[sostantivo]

a group of people or political organization united by a common cause

confederazione, alleanza

confederazione, alleanza

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affinity
affinity
[sostantivo]

an inherent resemblance or similarity between persons, things, or ideas

Ex: Cultural affinity often fosters mutual understanding .
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effrontery
effrontery
[sostantivo]

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

sfrontatezza

sfrontatezza

Ex: She was embarrassed by the effrontery of her friend ’s behavior at the dinner party .Era imbarazzata dall'**sfacciataggine** del comportamento del suo amico alla cena.
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scarcity
scarcity
[sostantivo]

the state of not having enough or being in demand of something

scarsità, carenza

scarsità, carenza

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tapestry
tapestry
[sostantivo]

a piece of heavy cloth that is adorned by weaving complicated pictorial designs into it and is mostly used for wall hangings, curtains, etc.

arazzo, tappezzeria

arazzo, tappezzeria

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chivalry
chivalry
[sostantivo]

the act of being kind, polite, and courteous to women

cavalleria, galanteria

cavalleria, galanteria

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casuistry
casuistry
[sostantivo]

the way of resolving ethical problems by relying on abstract principles extracted from particular cases

casistica, metodo casistico

casistica, metodo casistico

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purgatory
purgatory
[sostantivo]

in certain Christian beliefs, a temporary state of purification for souls after death, preparing them for entry into heaven

purgatorio, stato di purificazione

purgatorio, stato di purificazione

Ex: Purgatory is often associated with the idea of God 's mercy and the opportunity for spiritual refinement beyond earthly life .Il **purgatorio** è spesso associato all'idea della misericordia di Dio e all'opportunità di un perfezionamento spirituale oltre la vita terrena.
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longevity
longevity
[sostantivo]

the long lifespan of an individual

longevità, vita lunga

longevità, vita lunga

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