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Competenze Lessicali SAT 5 - lezione 39

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countenance
[sostantivo]

someone's face or facial expression

espressione

espressione

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resemblance
[sostantivo]

the state of similarity between two or more things

somiglianza

somiglianza

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deviance
[sostantivo]

actions or conduct that departs from societal norms, expectations, or standards, often perceived as unconventional, abnormal, or unacceptable by the larger community

devianza, anormalità

devianza, anormalità

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semblance
[sostantivo]

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

parvenza

parvenza

Ex: Her calm demeanor gave semblance of control , even though she was feeling anxious inside .
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seance
[sostantivo]

a gathering where individuals attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead, typically led by a medium

seduta spiritica, séance

seduta spiritica, séance

Ex: Despite skepticism from some attendees , seance yielded what appeared to be messages from beyond the grave , providing comfort and closure to those present .
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continuance
[sostantivo]

the act of prolonging or extending the duration of something

prolungamento, estensione

prolungamento, estensione

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obeisance
[sostantivo]

the act of deference or respect, typically expressed through a gesture such as a bow or curtsy

ossequio, riverenza

ossequio, riverenza

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pittance
[sostantivo]

a sum of money that is very insufficient

miseria

miseria

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hindrance
[sostantivo]

a person or thing that gets in the way or obstructs movement

ostacolo, impedimento

ostacolo, impedimento

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predominance
[sostantivo]

the quality of being the most significant or influential element in a particular situation or context

predominanza, prevalenza

predominanza, prevalenza

Ex: Within the ecosystem , predominance of a single species can have far-reaching effects on the entire food chain and ecosystem dynamics .
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vengeance
[sostantivo]

the act of inflicting harm or punishment on someone as retribution for a perceived wrongdoing or injury

vendetta, vengenda

vendetta, vengenda

Ex: Despite the temptation vengeance, the protagonist chose to forgive his enemies and pursue reconciliation instead .
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redundance
[sostantivo]

the unnecessary repetition or inclusion of something, often resulting in excess or waste

ridondanza, superfluità

ridondanza, superfluità

Ex: redundance of safety features in the design ensured that even if one failed , there would be backup measures in place to prevent accidents .
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nuance
[sostantivo]

a very small and barely noticeable difference in tone, appearance, manner, meaning, etc.

sfumatura

sfumatura

Ex: His argument lacked nuance needed to address the complexities of the issue .
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parlance
[sostantivo]

the particular style or manner of speaking or writing used in a specific group, profession, or context

linguaggio, gergo

linguaggio, gergo

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ambiance
[sostantivo]

the overall atmosphere or mood of a place, typically created by a combination of factors such as lighting, decor, music, and scent

atmosfera, ambiente

atmosfera, ambiente

Ex: ambiance of the beach at sunset was magical , with the sky painted in shades of orange and pink , and the sound of waves crashing on the shore .
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abeyance
[sostantivo]

a temporary suspension or cessation of activity or progress, typically with the expectation of future resumption

sospensione, interruzione

sospensione, interruzione

Ex: The negotiations between the two parties were placed abeyance as both sides sought clarification on certain key issues .
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