Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 2

to cause something to be created, particularly in large numbers

generare

to cause someone to become extremely angry

infuriare, irritare

to win decisively and thoroughly against opponents in a competition or fight

sconfiggere, battere

(of an animal, child, or plant) to grow with strength, health, or energy

prosperare

to boil or churn vigorously

bollire, gorgogliare

to spread or circulate news, rumors, or information widely

diffondere, spargere

to dispose of or rid oneself of something, such as assets, possessions, or responsibilities

disfarsi di, liberarsi di

to give something to someone to take care of or keep safe

affidare, deporre

to abandon or desert someone, typically in a time of need or difficulty

abbandonare, desertare

to sharpen or stimulate, typically referring to one's appetite, curiosity, or interest

affilare, stimolare

to reply quickly and sharply, often in a clever or aggressive manner

risposta

to obtain legal ownership and protection for an invention or innovation

brevettare, registrare un brevetto

to engage in lively, noisy, and often excessive drinking and celebration, especially in a social gathering or festive setting

festeggiare, brindare

to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

rapire

to put an idea, proposition, theory, etc. forward for further consideration

proporre

to grant freedom or release from slavery or servitude

manumitire, liberare