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Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 6

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anxious
[aggettivo]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

ansioso

ansioso

Ex: He was anxious about traveling alone for the first time , worrying about navigating unfamiliar places .
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bilious
[aggettivo]

relating to or affected by nausea or vomiting, often associated with indigestion or gastrointestinal discomfort

bilioso, nauseato

bilioso, nauseato

Ex: The strong smell of the seafood market made her feel bilious, causing her to quickly leave the area to get some fresh air .Il forte odore del mercato del pesce la fece sentire **nauseata**, costringendola a lasciare rapidamente la zona per prendere una boccata d'aria fresca.
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devious
[aggettivo]

using crafty and clever methods to achieve goals or avoid negative consequences

subdolo

subdolo

Ex: She employed devious tactics to manipulate the outcome of the vote .Ha impiegato tattiche **subdole** per manipolare l'esito del voto.
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pious
[aggettivo]

having strong faith in a religion and living according to it

Pio

Pio

Ex: She was known for her pious devotion , attending church services every week without fail .Era conosciuta per la sua **devozione pia**, partecipando ai servizi religiosi ogni settimana senza mai mancare.
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brusque
[aggettivo]

abrupt or curt in manner or speech, often coming across as rude or impatient

brusco, sgarbato

brusco, sgarbato

Ex: She found it challenging to communicate with him due to his brusque and dismissive attitude.Ha trovato difficile comunicare con lui a causa del suo atteggiamento **brusco** e sprezzante.
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grotesque
[aggettivo]

very ugly in a strange or funny way

grottesco

grottesco

Ex: The grotesque painting depicted a nightmarish scene with distorted faces and contorted bodies .Il dipinto **grottesco** raffigurava una scena da incubo con volti distorti e corpi contorti.
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picaresque
[aggettivo]

connected with a literary work or motion picture that deals with the adventures of a protagonist who is likable but has low morals

picaresco

picaresco

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chauvinistic
[aggettivo]

displaying excessive patriotism or bias towards one's own country

sciovinista, chauvinista

sciovinista, chauvinista

Ex: Despite growing up in a chauvinistic society , she actively challenged nationalistic biases and advocated for global cooperation and understanding .Nonostante sia cresciuta in una società **sciovinista**, ha sfidato attivamente i pregiudizi nazionalisti e ha sostenuto la cooperazione e la comprensione globale.
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deist
[aggettivo]

pertaining to the belief in a supreme being who created the universe but does not intervene in human affairs

deista, relativo al deismo

deista, relativo al deismo

Ex: Despite its minority status , deist thought has had a significant influence on Western intellectual history .Nonostante il suo status minoritario, il pensiero **deista** ha avuto un'influenza significativa sulla storia intellettuale occidentale.
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futurist
[aggettivo]

characterized by a forward-thinking or innovative approach towards the future

futurista, visionario

futurista, visionario

Ex: The futurist approach of the city planners aimed to create a dynamic urban environment capable of adapting to future needs and challenges .L'approccio **futurista** degli urbanisti mirava a creare un ambiente urbano dinamico in grado di adattarsi alle esigenze e alle sfide future.
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brackish
[aggettivo]

having a distasteful or unpleasant taste, often due to a combination of saltiness and other impurities

salastro, di sapore sgradevole

salastro, di sapore sgradevole

Ex: The brackish aftertaste of the seafood dish lingered unpleasantly in his mouth long after the meal was finished .Il retrogusto **salato e sgradevole** del piatto di frutti di mare rimase sgradevolmente in bocca molto tempo dopo che il pasto era finito.
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separatist
[aggettivo]

advocating for or supporting the separation or independence of a particular group or region from a larger entity

separatista, indipendentista

separatista, indipendentista

Ex: The government cracked down on separatist activities , fearing the destabilization of the country 's unity .Il governo ha represso le attività **separatiste**, temendo la destabilizzazione dell'unità del paese.
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churlish
[aggettivo]

rude, ill-mannered, or surly in behavior

maleducato, rozzo

maleducato, rozzo

Ex: The churlish attitude of the teenager towards his parents often caused tension in the household .L'atteggiamento **maleducato** del teenager verso i suoi genitori spesso causava tensione in casa.
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garish
[aggettivo]

too bright and colorful in a way that is tasteless

pacchiano

pacchiano

Ex: The artist 's use of garish colors in the painting was intended to provoke a strong reaction .L'uso di colori **sgargianti** da parte dell'artista nel dipinto era inteso a provocare una forte reazione.
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heathenish
[aggettivo]

characteristic of non-Christians or those adhering to pagan religions

pagano, empio

pagano, empio

Ex: The historian studied the heathenish rituals of the ancient Celts , seeking to understand their religious practices and cultural significance .Lo storico ha studiato i rituali **pagani** degli antichi Celti, cercando di comprenderne le pratiche religiose e il significato culturale.
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mawkish
[aggettivo]

excessively sentimental or emotional to the point of being insincere or nauseating

sdolcinato, melenso

sdolcinato, melenso

Ex: She found the sentimental music in the restaurant to be mawkish, preferring a more understated ambiance .Ha trovato la musica sentimentale nel ristorante **sdolcinata**, preferendo un'atmosfera più sobria.
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peevish
[aggettivo]

easily irritated, especially over trivial matters

irritabile, scontroso

irritabile, scontroso

Ex: Despite his peevish demeanor , she remained patient and tried to address his concerns calmly .Nonostante il suo comportamento **irritabile**, lei rimase paziente e cercò di affrontare le sue preoccupazioni con calma.
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raffish
[aggettivo]

characterized by a carefree and slightly disreputable or unconventional style or appearance

trasandato, eccentrico

trasandato, eccentrico

Ex: His raffish attire , complete with mismatched socks and a jaunty hat , set him apart from the more conservative crowd .Il suo abbigliamento **trasandato**, completo di calzini spaiati e un cappello vivace, lo distingueva dalla folla più conservatrice.
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waggish
[aggettivo]

playful or mischievous in a humorous or teasing manner

scherzoso, birichino

scherzoso, birichino

Ex: Despite his serious demeanor at work , he had a waggish side that emerged during social gatherings .Nonostante il suo atteggiamento serio al lavoro, aveva un lato **scherzoso** che emergeva durante gli incontri sociali.
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