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Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 4

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forum
forum
[sostantivo]

a public meeting place where people can discuss and exchange views on various topics or issues

foro

foro

Ex: The community forum allowed residents to voice their concerns and suggestions. 
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mausoleum
mausoleum
[sostantivo]

a grand above-ground structure used for entombing the deceased or as a memorial

mausoleo, sepolcro monumentale

mausoleo, sepolcro monumentale

Ex: The family visited the mausoleum to pay their respects to their ancestors. 
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quorum
quorum
[sostantivo]

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

quorum

quorum

Ex: The board meeting could not proceed as scheduled because there was not enough members present to meet the quorum requirement. 
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ado
ado
[sostantivo]

unnecessary fuss or trouble

trambusto inutile, storie

trambusto inutile, storie

Ex: Without further ado, let's begin the meeting and address the important matters at hand. 
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aficionado
aficionado
[sostantivo]

a person who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or interest

appassionato,  esperto

appassionato, esperto

Ex: She is an aficionado of fine wines and can recommend the best ones. 
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bravado
bravado
[sostantivo]

a bold or swaggering display of courage or confidence, often used to mask fear, insecurity, or uncertainty

spavalderia, fanfaronata

spavalderia, fanfaronata

Ex: His bravado often preceded him, with his confident demeanor masking his inner doubts and insecurities. 
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solidago
solidago
[sostantivo]

a genus of flowering plants commonly known as goldenrods, characterized by their tall, bright yellow flower spikes

solidago, verga d'oro

solidago, verga d'oro

Ex: In the late summer, fields and meadows come alive with the vibrant hues of solidago, adding a splash of yellow to the landscape. 
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almanac
almanac
[sostantivo]

an annual publication containing a wealth of information, such as calendars, astronomical data, weather forecasts, recipes, statistics, and other useful or interesting facts

almanacco, annuario

almanacco, annuario

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kleptomaniac
kleptomaniac
[sostantivo]

someone who experiences an irresistible impulse to steal items, typically without any personal need or financial motive

cleptomane, kleptomane

cleptomane, kleptomane

Ex: The shop owner suspected that the frequent disappearance of small items from his store was the work of a kleptomaniac. 
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knick-knack
knick-knack
[sostantivo]

a small decorative item, often trivial or of little value, used to adorn shelves or display surfaces

ninnolo, gingillo

ninnolo, gingillo

Ex: The shelves in her living room were filled with knickknacks collected from her travels around the world, each one holding sentimental value. 
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anemia
anemia
[sostantivo]

a condition in which the number of healthy red blood cells in one's body is low

anemia

anemia

Ex: The patient was diagnosed with anemia after blood tests. 
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aria
aria
[sostantivo]

a long, elaborate song that is melodious and is intended for a solo voice, especially in an opera

aria

aria

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cornucopia
cornucopia
[sostantivo]

the quality or state of being extremely abundant

abbondanza, profusione

abbondanza, profusione

Ex: The library provides a cornucopia of resources for students. 
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malaria
malaria
[sostantivo]

a potentially fatal disease normally transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito

malaria

malaria

Ex: He contracted malaria during his trip to the tropical region and had to be treated immediately. 
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marsupial
marsupial
[sostantivo]

any of the order of mammals that carry their young babies in a pouch, such as kangaroos, found either in Australia or Americas

marsupiale

marsupiale

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megalomania
megalomania
[sostantivo]

a psychological condition or personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of power, importance, or self-worth

megalomania

megalomania

Ex: The dictator's megalomania led him to believe he was destined to rule the world. 
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miasma
miasma
[sostantivo]

a noxious or unpleasant atmosphere

miasma, esalazione

miasma, esalazione

Ex: The swampy marshland emitted a miasma of decay, making it difficult to breathe and causing discomfort to those nearby. 
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nostalgia
nostalgia
[sostantivo]

a warm and wistful emotion of longing or missing past experiences and cherished memories

nostalgia

nostalgia

Ex: The smell of freshly baked cookies filled her with nostalgia for her grandmother's kitchen. 
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onomatopoeia
onomatopoeia
[sostantivo]

a word that mimics the sound it represents

onatopea

onatopea

Ex: "Buzz," "hiss," and "moo" are examples of onomatopoeia used to mimic natural sounds. 
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pariah
pariah
[sostantivo]

an individual who is avoided and not liked, accepted, or respected by society or a group of people

Paria

Paria

Ex: She felt like a pariah at the party because of her controversial opinions on politics. 
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