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Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 22

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din
[sostantivo]

an unpleasant and loud noise that could be heard for an extended amount of time

tumulto

tumulto

Ex: As the children played outside , their shouts and laughter created din that could be heard throughout the neighborhood .
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cubicle
[sostantivo]

a small, enclosed space or compartment used for work or other activities

cubicolo, stanza

cubicolo, stanza

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claque
[sostantivo]

a group of people hired to applaud or provide enthusiastic support for a performer or performance

claque, applauditori

claque, applauditori

Ex: The restaurant owner discreetly employed claque to create a lively atmosphere , attracting more customers to the establishment .
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insight
[sostantivo]

the intuitive understanding or perception of the inner nature or truth of something

intuizione, comprensione profonda

intuizione, comprensione profonda

Ex: The therapist provided her clients with insights, helping them uncover hidden motivations and patterns in their lives .
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seismograph
[sostantivo]

a scientific instrument used to detect and measure the intensity and duration of seismic waves caused by earthquakes or other seismic events

sismografo, sismografa

sismografo, sismografa

Ex: seismograph's continuous monitoring of seismic activity helped authorities issue timely warnings to residents in earthquake-prone areas .
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elixir
[sostantivo]

a magical or medicinal potion that is believed to cure all illnesses or prolong life indefinitely

elisir, filtro

elisir, filtro

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placebo
[sostantivo]

a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not

placebo

placebo

Ex: Placebo-controlled studies help researchers determine if the observed effects of a new treatment are due to the medication's pharmacological properties or psychological factors.
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reservoir
[sostantivo]

a large container or storage tank used for collecting and holding water or other fluids

serbatoio, riserva

serbatoio, riserva

Ex: reservoir's strategic location facilitated the efficient distribution of water to various neighborhoods across the region .
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tome
[sostantivo]

a large, heavy, and typically scholarly book, often containing extensive information on a particular subject

tomo, volume

tomo, volume

Ex: She inherited a collection of beautifully tomes from her grandfather , each containing tales of distant lands and adventures .
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fief
[sostantivo]

a feudal estate or land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and military service

feudo, beneficio

feudo, beneficio

Ex: In medieval Europe , the feudal system was characterized by the exchange of land and military service between lords and their vassals , with fief forming a crucial part of the feudal hierarchy .
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demerit
[sostantivo]

the quality of being inadequate, often suggesting a deficiency or fault in performance or capability

demerito, mancanza

demerito, mancanza

Ex: demerit of the candidate 's proposal was its lack of detailed planning and insufficient consideration of potential risks .
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lode
[sostantivo]

a deposit of valuable mineral resources, such as ore, found within the Earth's crust

vein, deposito

vein, deposito

Ex: The discovery of a lode of copper provided a much-needed boost to the local economy .
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refuge
[sostantivo]

a location or circumstance that offers protection and safety

rifugio

rifugio

Ex: The fort served as refuge during times of invasion .
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bathos
[sostantivo]

a literary device in which an attempt at serious or elevated writing or speech is undermined by an incongruous or absurd use of language or imagery

bathos, basso pathos

bathos, basso pathos

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decoy
[sostantivo]

an object, often resembling a prey species, used to attract animals within range of the hunter

esca, richiamo

esca, richiamo

Ex: Using decoy of a wounded animal , the predator hunter waited patiently for the carnivore to approach , unaware of the impending danger .
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aristocrat
[sostantivo]

someone who is a member of the aristocracy, which is the highest social rank

aristocratico

aristocratico

Ex: aristocrat's lineage traced back generations , with a noble ancestry and a sense of duty to uphold family traditions and honor .
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demagogue
[sostantivo]

a politician who appeals to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people instead of valid arguments in order to gain support

demagogo

demagogo

Ex: Democracy is vulnerable to the influence demagogues who prioritize their own power over the welfare of the people .
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mirth
[sostantivo]

a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

il riso, la gioia

il riso, la gioia

Ex: The witty remarks exchanged between friends brought about moments mirth during the gathering .
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guinea
[sostantivo]

a former British coin, worth one pound and one shilling, no longer in circulation

ghinea, guinea

ghinea, guinea

Ex: The horse trader sold the prized stallion for one hundred guineas to a wealthy buyer.
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