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Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 1

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marquee
marquee
[sostantivo]

a large tent used for outdoor events or performances, typically featuring a high peaked roof and often serving as a temporary venue

tendone, padiglione

tendone, padiglione

Ex: The wedding reception was held under a beautiful marquee in the garden, adorned with fairy lights and flowers. 
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matinee
matinee
[sostantivo]

a musical or dramatic performance that takes place in daytime, especially in the afternoon

matinee

matinee

Ex: Editors use matinee to refine pacing and maintain audience engagement throughout the movie. 
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assignee
assignee
[sostantivo]

(law) a person or entity to whom property, rights, or obligations are transferred or delegated by another party through a legal assignment

cessionario, assegnatario

cessionario, assegnatario

Ex: The assignee of the copyright was responsible for managing and enforcing the rights to the author's work. 
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conferee
conferee
[sostantivo]

an individual who participates in a conference or meeting

partecipante, conferenziere

partecipante, conferenziere

Ex: The conferee raised an important question during the panel discussion, sparking a lively debate among the participants. 
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consignee
consignee
[sostantivo]

the recipient of goods or merchandise that have been shipped or transported

destinatario, consegnatario

destinatario, consegnatario

Ex: The consignee eagerly awaited the arrival of the shipment, which contained the latest inventory for their store. 
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perigee
perigee
[sostantivo]

the point in the orbit of a celestial body, such as a satellite or moon, where it is closest to the Earth

perigeo, punto più vicino alla Terra

perigeo, punto più vicino alla Terra

Ex: The satellite reached its perigee, drawing closest to Earth in its elliptical orbit around the planet. 
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negligee
negligee
[sostantivo]

a loose, flowing garment, typically made of a light, sheer fabric such as silk or chiffon, that is worn by women as a nightgown or a dressing gown

negligé, vestaglia

negligé, vestaglia

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melee
melee
[sostantivo]

a fight that is noisy, confusing, and involves many people

mischia

mischia

Ex: The concert turned chaotic when a melee broke out among the crowd. 
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levee
levee
[sostantivo]

a structure built along a riverbank to serve as a landing place for boats or ships

diga

diga

Ex: The steamboat docked at the levee just before sunset. 
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pedigree
pedigree
[sostantivo]

the recorded ancestry or lineage of individuals, typically in the context of their descendants tracing back to a common ancestor

pedigree, genealogia

pedigree, genealogia

Ex: Her family has a long and respected pedigree in the community. 
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repartee
repartee
[sostantivo]

quick, witty, and clever conversation or exchange of remarks

battuta, scambio di battute

battuta, scambio di battute

Ex: The dinner party was filled with lively repartee, as guests engaged in witty banter and playful teasing. 
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vicissitude
vicissitude
[sostantivo]

a change, often unexpected, in one's situation or fortune

vicissitudine, mutamento

vicissitudine, mutamento

Ex: He endured the vicissitudes of a career in politics. 
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aptitude
aptitude
[sostantivo]

natural talent or ability in a particular skill or area

attitudine,  talento

attitudine, talento

Ex: His aptitude in mathematics made him the top student in the class. 
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desuetude
desuetude
[sostantivo]

the state of disuse or neglect, often resulting in the abandonment or cessation of a practice, custom, or law

disuso, abbandono

disuso, abbandono

Ex: The old mansion fell into desuetude after years of neglect, its once-grand halls now empty and decrepit. 
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platitude
platitude
[sostantivo]

a statement or advice that is no longer effective or interesting because it has been repeated over and over again

luogo comune, banalità

luogo comune, banalità

Ex: They nodded at every platitude about making sacrifices today for a better tomorrow. 
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certitude
certitude
[sostantivo]

the feeling of complete certainty

certezza

certezza

Ex: She spoke with certitude about the accuracy of her research findings. 
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altitude
altitude
[sostantivo]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

altitudine

altitudine

Ex: The airplane reached a cruising altitude of 30,000 feet above sea level. 
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pulchritude
pulchritude
[sostantivo]

physical beauty or attractiveness, often characterized by aesthetically pleasing features, especially that of a woman

pulchritudine, bellezza fisica

pulchritudine, bellezza fisica

Ex: The painting captured the pulchritude of the landscape, with vibrant colors and exquisite detail bringing out its natural beauty. 
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prelude
prelude
[sostantivo]

a short section of a musical performance such as a fugue, opera, suite, etc. that introduces the main theme or subject

preludio

preludio

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lassitude
lassitude
[sostantivo]

a feeling characterized by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or energy

lassitudine, apatia

lassitudine, apatia

Ex: Despite her initial excitement about the project, she found herself succumbing to a sense of lassitude as the deadlines approached, causing her to lose interest. 
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