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Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 4

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SAT Word Skills 6
forum
[sostantivo]

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

foro

foro

Ex: The forum provided a platform for teachers to share ideas .
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mausoleum
[sostantivo]

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

mausoleo, sepulcro

mausoleo, sepulcro

Ex: mausoleum was designed with intricate carvings to honor the memory of the famous historical figure .
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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: It 's important to achieve quorum during meetings to ensure that decisions are made with the input of a representative group of stakeholders .
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ado
[sostantivo]

unnecessary fuss or trouble

battage, fuss

battage, fuss

Ex: After all ado of planning the wedding , the couple was relieved when the day finally arrived and everything went smoothly .
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aficionado
[sostantivo]

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

appassionato, cultore

appassionato, cultore

Ex: He is a aficionado who knows every player 's statistics .
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bravado
[sostantivo]

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

bravata, spavalderia

bravata, spavalderia

Ex: The gang leaderbravado was shattered when faced with the consequences of his reckless actions .
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solidago
[sostantivo]

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

solidago, genere di solidago

solidago, genere di solidago

Ex: Despite its beauty and ecological importance, some people consider solidago a weed due to its prolific growth and tendency to spread.
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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, anno

almanacco, anno

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kleptomaniac
[sostantivo]

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

kleptomane, ladro patologico

kleptomane, ladro patologico

Ex: Despite facing legal consequences for her actions , kleptomaniac found it difficult to resist the urge to steal , even at the risk of getting caught .
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knick-knack
[sostantivo]

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

cianfrusaglia, decorazione

cianfrusaglia, decorazione

Ex: Her office is filled with knick-knacks, each with its own story .
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anemia
[sostantivo]

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

anemia

anemia

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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
[sostantivo]

an abundance or an overflowing supply of something

cornucopia, abbondanza

cornucopia, abbondanza

Ex: Walking through the bustling city streets , one encounters cornucopia of sights , sounds , and experiences , reflecting the vibrant energy of urban life .
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malaria
[sostantivo]

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

malaria

malaria

Ex: The outbreak malaria in the village prompted a swift response from medical teams .
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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
[sostantivo]

a mental condition in which a person believes themselves to be more powerful and important than they actually are

megalomania

megalomania

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miasma
[sostantivo]

a noxious or unpleasant atmosphere

miasma, atmosfera nociva

miasma, atmosfera nociva

Ex: The toxic fumes from the industrial plant created miasma of pollution , leading to health problems for residents in the surrounding area .
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nostalgia
[sostantivo]

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

nostalgia

nostalgia

Ex: Nostalgia swept over her as she returned to her hometown after many years away .
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onomatopoeia
[sostantivo]

a word that mimics the sound it represents

onatopea

onatopea

Ex: The use onomatopoeia adds vividness and immediacy to descriptive writing .
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pariah
[sostantivo]

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

Paria

Paria

Ex: The company ’s unethical practices made it pariah in the industry , leading to widespread boycotts .
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