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Competenze Lessicali SAT 5 - lezione 37

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to impinge
[Verbo]

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

incidere, infrangere

incidere, infrangere

Ex: The new regulations have impinged on the company's ability to expand its operations.
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to lever
[Verbo]

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

leva, solleva

leva, solleva

Ex: They levered the garage door open to retrieve the tools inside .
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to veer
[Verbo]

to abruptly turn to a different direction

svoltare, deviare

svoltare, deviare

Ex: Realizing another skier was on a collision course , she veer to the side to avoid an accident on the slopes .
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to knead
[Verbo]

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

impastare

impastare

Ex: The sculptor used various hand movements knead and shape the clay into a detailed sculpture .
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to consort
[Verbo]

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

associarsi, fare compagnia

associarsi, fare compagnia

Ex: They consorted with various experts to develop a comprehensive strategy for environmental conservation .
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to strut
[Verbo]

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

esibire, vantarsi

esibire, vantarsi

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to act in an improper or unacceptable way

comportarsi male

comportarsi male

Ex: He was grounded for a week after his parents found out he misbehaved at school .
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to cant
[Verbo]

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

inclinare, piegare

inclinare, piegare

Ex: To catch the optimal wind for sailing , the canted gracefully .
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to adduce
[Verbo]

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

adurre, addurre

adurre, addurre

Ex: He adduced numerous examples from literature to illustrate his point in the essay .
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to elapse
[Verbo]

(of time) to pass by

passare

passare

Ex: The elapsed slowly during the long winter months .
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to distort
[Verbo]

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

deformare

deformare

Ex: The extreme distorted the plastic containers , causing them to warp and lose their original shape .
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to relapse
[Verbo]

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

ricadere, tornare a

ricadere, tornare a

Ex: They relapsed into procrastination after a brief period of productivity .
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to gambol
[Verbo]

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

saltellare, sgambettare

saltellare, sgambettare

Ex: They gambolled through the forest all afternoon , reveling in the freedom of the outdoors .
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to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

condannare

condannare

Ex: After the trial , the judge sentenced the convicted murderer .
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to cosset
[Verbo]

to treat someone with an excessive amount of care and indulgence

rovinare

rovinare

Ex: The cosseted the new employee with extra support and guidance .
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to enhance
[Verbo]

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

aumentare

aumentare

Ex: Educational programs aim enhance students ' knowledge and learning experiences .
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to balk
[Verbo]

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

negare

negare

Ex: Despite their enthusiasm , the balked when faced with the project 's tight deadlines .
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to cavort
[Verbo]

to prance or frolic around in a lively and playful manner

saltellare, giocare

saltellare, giocare

Ex: They cavorted through the fields all day , enjoying the freedom of the countryside .
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to chafe
[Verbo]

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

sfregare, irritare

sfregare, irritare

Ex: The tight shoes caused her heels chafe, leading to blisters after just a few hours of walking .
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