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Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 15

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crepuscular
[aggettivo]

relating to or resembling twilight

crepuscolare

crepuscolare

Ex: The forest took on crepuscular atmosphere as the sun dipped below the horizon .
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ocular
[aggettivo]

pertaining to or relating to the eyes or vision

oculare, oftalmico

oculare, oftalmico

Ex: ocular nerve transmits visual information from the retina to the brain , allowing us to perceive the world around us .
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polar
[aggettivo]

characterized by extreme opposition or contrast

polare, opposto

polare, opposto

Ex: His views on the environment polar to hers , causing frequent debates .
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stellar
[aggettivo]

outstanding or excellent in quality or performance

Ex: The teacher provided guidance and support , helping the students stellar results in their exams .
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unicellular
[aggettivo]

consisting of a single cell, performing all necessary functions within that one cell

unicellulare, monocellulare

unicellulare, monocellulare

Ex: Unicellular algae, like Chlamydomonas, perform photosynthesis to produce energy and oxygen using chloroplasts within their single cells.
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callow
[aggettivo]

(of a person) young and behaving in a manner that displays one's inexperience or immaturity

senza barba

senza barba

Ex: The teamcallow tactics were easily outmaneuvered by their opponents .
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sallow
[aggettivo]

yellowish, sickly, or lacking in healthy color

sallow, giallastro

sallow, giallastro

Ex: The character in the novel was described as having sallow face , reflecting the challenging circumstances they faced .
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celibate
[aggettivo]

refraining from participating in sexual relations or marriage

celibe, casto

celibe, casto

Ex: celibate practices vary among cultures and religions , the underlying principle is often rooted in discipline and self-control .
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inveterate
[aggettivo]

habitual, firmly established, and unlikely to change

incallito, inveterato

incallito, inveterato

Ex: Janeinveterate tendency to procrastinate often led to last-minute rushes to meet deadlines .
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penultimate
[aggettivo]

second to last in a sequence or series

penultimo, penultima

penultimo, penultima

Ex: The auditorium's penultimate row of seats offered an excellent view of the stage for the audience.
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trite
[aggettivo]

(mainly of ideas, opinions, or remarks) used so often that it no longer has the same effect or originality

banale

banale

Ex: The comedian ’s jokes were trite that they hardly elicited any laughs .
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decrepit
[aggettivo]

lacking vitality and strength or showing signs of extreme age

decrepito, fatiscente

decrepito, fatiscente

Ex: The nursing home provided specialized services decrepit residents with complex health needs .
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elite
[aggettivo]

associated with superior status, privilege, or excellence

elite, superiore

elite, superiore

Ex: The private school elite students from affluent families , offering a top-tier education with personalized attention .
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finite
[aggettivo]

having measurable limits or boundaries

finito, finito nel tempo

finito, finito nel tempo

Ex: finite lifespan of the product meant that it would eventually need to be replaced .
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licit
[aggettivo]

legally and officially authorized or approved by the law

lecito

lecito

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replete
[aggettivo]

containing an abundance of something

repleto

repleto

Ex: An array of international dishes made the replete with flavors .
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determinate
[aggettivo]

fixed, settled, or definite, without possibility of change or uncertainty

determinato, definito

determinato, definito

Ex: The terms of the contract determinate, leaving no room for negotiation or ambiguity .
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ornate
[aggettivo]

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

ornato, decorato

ornato, decorato

Ex: ornate gates led into the palace , showcasing intricate ironwork .
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