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Competenze Lessicali SAT 5 - lezione 36

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empathy
empathy
[sostantivo]

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

empatia

empatia

Ex: In tough situations , empathy can help resolve conflicts peacefully .Nelle situazioni difficili, **l'empatia** può aiutare a risolvere i conflitti pacificamente.
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hosiery
hosiery
[sostantivo]

a category of clothing items made from stretchy fabric, such as socks, stockings, tights, and leggings, worn on the legs and feet

calzificio

calzificio

Ex: She wore hosiery to complete her formal outfit .Indossava **calze** per completare il suo abito formale.
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veneer
veneer
[sostantivo]

a thin layer of wood that is applied to the surface of a less expensive wood to improve its appearance or durability

impiallacciatura, foglio di impiallacciatura

impiallacciatura, foglio di impiallacciatura

Ex: The craftsman carefully glued the veneer onto the tabletop .L'artigiano ha incollato con cura l'**impiallacciatura** sul piano del tavolo.
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primer
primer
[sostantivo]

an introductory book that provides basic knowledge on a subject

primer, libro introduttivo

primer, libro introduttivo

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premier
premier
[sostantivo]

the head of the government in the United Kingdom

Ex: She attended a reception hosted by the premier.
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prominence
prominence
[sostantivo]

the state or quality of being important, well-known, or noticeable

importanza, notorietà

importanza, notorietà

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flatulence
flatulence
[sostantivo]

pretentious or pompous speech or writing

verbosità, grandiloquenza

verbosità, grandiloquenza

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indigence
indigence
[sostantivo]

a state of extreme poverty in which a person lacks the basic necessities of life

indigenza

indigenza

Ex: The report highlighted rising indigence among elderly citizens .Il rapporto ha evidenziato l'aumento dell'**indigenza** tra i cittadini anziani.
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occurrence
occurrence
[sostantivo]

something that happens or exists

occorrenza

occorrenza

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continence
continence
[sostantivo]

the act of restraining yourself from sexual intercourse

continenza, astinenza sessuale

continenza, astinenza sessuale

Ex: His commitment to continence surprised his peers .Il suo impegno per la **continenza** ha sorpreso i suoi pari.
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prevalence
prevalence
[sostantivo]

the state or quality of existing or happening every commonly in a specific place or at a specific time

prevalenza, frequenza

prevalenza, frequenza

Ex: Researchers are concerned about the prevalence of plastic waste in the oceans .I ricercatori sono preoccupati per la **prevalenza** dei rifiuti di plastica negli oceani.
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indolence
indolence
[sostantivo]

a tendency to avoid work or physical activity or be idle

indolenza, pigrizia

indolenza, pigrizia

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convalescence
convalescence
[sostantivo]

a period of time spent for gradual recovery of health and strength after an illness, injury, or a medical operation

convalescenza

convalescenza

Ex: His long convalescence after the accident required patience and perseverance , but he eventually regained full function of his injured leg .La sua lunga **convalescenza** dopo l'incidente ha richiesto pazienza e perseveranza, ma alla fine ha riacquistato la piena funzionalità della gamba ferita.
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reticence
reticence
[sostantivo]

the quality of being reserved or quiet in one's communication with others

reticenza

reticenza

Ex: Overcoming her reticence, she finally opened up to her therapist about her struggles and fears .Superando la sua **ritrosia**, alla fine si è aperta con il suo terapeuta riguardo alle sue lotte e paure.
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detumescence
detumescence
[sostantivo]

the process of subsiding or diminishing in size or intensity of an abnormal swelling or erection in the body

detumescenza, riduzione del gonfiore

detumescenza, riduzione del gonfiore

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confidence
confidence
[sostantivo]

the belief that one can trust or count on someone or something

confidenza

confidenza

Ex: The confidence she had in her financial advisor ’s recommendations helped her make important investment decisions .La **fiducia** che aveva nelle raccomandazioni del suo consulente finanziario l'ha aiutata a prendere importanti decisioni di investimento.
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quintessence
quintessence
[sostantivo]

the most refined and concentrated form of a particular substance or quality

quintessenza, essenza pura

quintessenza, essenza pura

Ex: The artisan chocolate bar embodies the quintessence of cacao 's bitter‐sweet depth .
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recognizance
recognizance
[sostantivo]

(legal) a promise made by an individual to a court of law, typically in exchange for release from custody or suspension of a sentence

riconoscimento, impegno

riconoscimento, impegno

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