favoritism shown to relatives, especially in granting jobs, promotions, or other advantages

nepotismo
a literary or artistic style that gives a lifelike representation of people, events, and objects

realismo
a concise and memorable expression that contains a general truth or principle

aforisma
the negative quality of having doubts about the future and expect the worst possible outcomes

pessimismo
a distinctive style, behavior, or way of doing things that is characteristic of a particular individual, group, or period

manierismo, particolarità
a self-evident truth or axiomatic statement that does not worth mentioning, used as a literary device

lapalissiana
the ideology, customs, values, and cultural traits that are considered characteristic of the United States or its citizens

americanismo, l'ideologia americana
the selfless concern for the well-being of others, often demonstrated through acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity

altruismo, generosità
the act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper credit or permission

plagio, copiatura
an entertainer who can manipulate their voice in a way that makes it seem like it is coming from a puppet or dummy

ventriloquo, artista di ventriloquio
the defining spirit or mood of a particular period in history, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of the time

zeitgeist
someone who believes that all events are predetermined and inevitable, often accepting them passively without attempting to change or influence outcomes

fatalista, determinista
someone who attempts to persuade politicians to agree or disagree with a law being made or changed

lobbista
someone who derives pleasure or gratification from experiencing pain, humiliation, or suffering, either inflicted by oneself or by others

masochista, persona che trae piacere dal dolore
someone who collects, studies, or deals with coins, currency, and related items, often as a hobby or profession

numismatico, collezionista di monete
a healthcare professional specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders

oculista, oftalmologo
the intentional act of ending a person's life painlessly and without their consent, typically to relieve suffering from a terminal illness or irreversible condition

eutanasia, morte dolce
a condition in which part of an organ squeezes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place

ernia
great excitement, anger, or fear that makes someone unable to control their emotions, and as a result, they start laughing, crying, etc.

isteria
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