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Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 13

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missal
[sostantivo]

a book containing the prayers, readings, and instructions for the celebration of Mass in the Roman Catholic Church

messale, libro di messa

messale, libro di messa

Ex: After the Mass , missal was reverently returned to its rightful place in the church 's sanctuary .
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weal
[sostantivo]

a temporary, raised, reddened area on the skin, typically caused by an allergic reaction or insect bite

ponteggio, edema

ponteggio, edema

Ex: Over time , weal gradually subsided , leaving behind only a faint mark on the skin .
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cereal
[sostantivo]

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

cereale

cereale

Ex: After pouring cereal, she realized she was out of milk and had to settle for a different breakfast .
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vassal
[sostantivo]

a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord in exchange for protection and land

vassallo, vasallo

vassallo, vasallo

Ex: The feudal system relied on the reciprocal obligations between lords vassals to maintain order and stability in society .
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arsenal
[sostantivo]

a building where military equipment are stored or manufactured

arsenale, magazzino militare

arsenale, magazzino militare

Ex: Intelligence reports suggest that the enemy has been stockpiling chemical weapons in arsenal, posing a significant threat to regional stability .
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shoal
[sostantivo]

a large number of fish swimming together

branco

branco

Ex: Seabirds dove into the water , eager to feast on the shoal of anchovies migrating along the coast .
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madrigal
[sostantivo]

a song without instruments consisting of several vocals, singing about secular themes in the 16th century

madrigal

madrigal

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rationale
[sostantivo]

the justification or reasoning behind a decision or argument

giustificazione, motivo

giustificazione, motivo

Ex: Understanding rationale behind a judicial ruling is crucial for interpreting its implications and guiding future legal arguments .
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reprisal
[sostantivo]

the act of hurting or damaging one's opponent or enemy in retaliation for the hurt or damage they inflicted upon one

rappresaglia

rappresaglia

Ex: In an act reprisal, the hackers targeted the rival company ’s servers .
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morale
[sostantivo]

one's personal level of confidence, enthusiasm, and emotional well-being, especially in the context of facing challenges or adversity

morale, spirito

morale, spirito

Ex: The unexpected victory lifted Janemorale, filling her with a sense of accomplishment and renewed energy for future challenges .
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thrall
[sostantivo]

a condition of being in servitude, bondage, or subjugation, typically under the control of another person or entity

schiavitù, servitù

schiavitù, servitù

Ex: The nation 's citizens revolted against the oppressive regime , determined to break free from thrall of dictatorship and establish a democratic government .
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ordeal
[sostantivo]

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

grande tormento

grande tormento

Ex: The long wait at the hospital felt like an ordeal.
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gourmand
[sostantivo]

someone who takes great pleasure in food and dining, often with a discerning palate and a penchant for indulgence

gourmet, buongustaio

gourmet, buongustaio

Ex: Emily 's passion for cooking and exploring new flavors marked her as gourmand among her friends and family .
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henchman
[sostantivo]

someone who faithfully supports a person in power and is willing to do things for them that are illegal or violent

sottoposto, scagnozzo

sottoposto, scagnozzo

Ex: The police investigation uncovered a network henchmen involved in smuggling , extortion , and other illegal activities on behalf of a notorious gang leader .
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alderman
[sostantivo]

an elected member of a municipal council, responsible for representing and making decisions on behalf of a specific district or ward within a city

consigliere comunale, assessore

consigliere comunale, assessore

Ex: Emily 's decision to alderman stemmed from her desire to contribute positively to her community and address issues affecting her neighborhood .
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talisman
[sostantivo]

an object believed to possess magical powers or bring good luck and protect its wearer from harm

talismano, amuletto

talismano, amuletto

Ex: The wizard crafted a talisman imbued with protective enchantments to shield the kingdom from dark forces .
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alder
[sostantivo]

the wood obtained from a tree with the same name, known for its light color, fine grain, and suitability for woodworking

ontano, legno di ontano

ontano, legno di ontano

Ex: The carpenter alder for its fine texture and light color , perfect for crafting custom cabinets .
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ampere
[sostantivo]

the unit of electric current, symbolized as "A" in the International System of Units (SI)

ampere, ampere (unità di corrente)

ampere, ampere (unità di corrente)

Ex: The laboratory equipment required a precise current control, and the power supply was set to 1 ampere for accurate experimentation.
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bier
[sostantivo]

a platform or frame on which a coffin or corpse is placed during a funeral or prior to burial or cremation

barella, catafalco

barella, catafalco

Ex: After the service concluded, pallbearers carefully lifted the casket from the bier, preparing for the procession to the cemetery.
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cadaver
[sostantivo]

a dead human body, typically used for medical or scientific purposes such as dissection or research

cadavere, cadavere umano

cadavere, cadavere umano

Ex: In ancient civilizations , rituals involving the preservation and burial cadavers played significant roles in religious beliefs and cultural practices .
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