Competenze Lessicali SAT 5 - lezione 37

to encroach or infringe upon something, often suggesting a negative impact or interference

impatire, infrangere

to lift or move something using a rigid bar or tool as a pivot point

sollevare, comprimere

to abruptly turn to a different direction

deviare, svoltare

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

impastare

to associate or spend time with someone, typically implying companionship or partnership

associarsi, frequentare

to walk in a proud or self-assured manner, with the body held upright and the chest puffed out

sventolare, camminare con arroganza

to act in an improper or unacceptable way

comportarsi male

(of a boat or ship) to tilt or lean to one side,

inclinare, pendere

to cite as evidence or proof in support of an argument or claim

adduzione, presentare come prova

(of time) to pass by

passare

to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural

deformare

to return to a previously experienced undesirable behavior after a period of improvement

ricadere, riabboccare

to playfully skip, leap, or frolic in a lively and energetic manner

saltellare, giocare

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

condannare

to treat someone with an excessive amount of care and indulgence

rovinare

to better or increase someone or something's quality, strength, value, etc.

aumentare

to be reluctant to do something or allow it to happen, particularly because it is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant

negare

to prance or frolic around in a lively and playful manner

saltare, ballare

(of a body part) to become sore or irritated due to being rubbed against something

sfregare, irritare