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Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 26

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to deface
[Verbo]

to ruin or damage something's appearance, particularly by writing or sketching on it

deturpare

deturpare

Ex: The group was defacing the park benches when the police arrived .Il gruppo stava **deturpando** le panchine del parco quando è arrivata la polizia.
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to actively support or promote a particular cause, idea, or belief, often through organized efforts, advocacy, or public engagement

fare campagna, promuovere

fare campagna, promuovere

Ex: The group is campaigning to get the law changed in favor of environmental protection .Il gruppo sta **facendo campagna** per cambiare la legge a favore della protezione ambientale.
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to scorn
[Verbo]

to have no respect for someone or something because one thinks they are stupid or undeserving

disprezzare

disprezzare

Ex: We scorn those who exploit the vulnerable for personal gain .**Disprezziamo** coloro che sfruttano i vulnerabili per guadagno personale.
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to sit or stand with one leg on either side of

cavalcare, stare a cavalcioni

cavalcare, stare a cavalcioni

Ex: The fearless acrobat bestrode two galloping horses , showcasing an incredible feat of agility .L'acrobata intrepido **cavalca** due cavalli al galoppo, mostrando un'incredibile prova di agilità.
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to affront
[Verbo]

to do or say something to purposely hurt or disrespect someone

offendere, oltraggiare

offendere, oltraggiare

Ex: Refusing the invitation seemed to affront the host , who had gone through great effort to organize the event .Rifiutare l'invito sembrava **offendere** l'ospite, che aveva fatto grandi sforzi per organizzare l'evento.
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to cozen
[Verbo]

to use deceitful means to trick someone

Ex: They will cozen their rivals by spreading false rumors to gain a competitive advantage .
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to repute
[Verbo]

to consider or regard someone or something in a particular way

considerare, ritenere

considerare, ritenere

Ex: They will repute the new CEO as a capable and dynamic leader based on her track record .Loro **reputeranno** il nuovo CEO come un leader capace e dinamico in base alla sua storia.
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to waive
[Verbo]

to voluntarily relinquish or give up a right, claim, or privilege

rinunciare, cedere

rinunciare, cedere

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to waft
[Verbo]

to blow or carry something gently through the air with a light and airy motion

fluttuare, trasportare lievemente

fluttuare, trasportare lievemente

Ex: The draft from the open window wafts the smell of freshly baked bread into the room .La corrente dalla finestra aperta **trasporta** l'odore del pane appena sfornato nella stanza.
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to wallow
[Verbo]

to indulge or revel in a particular feeling or activity, often with a sense of self-pity or excessive enjoyment

crogiolarsi, affogare

crogiolarsi, affogare

Ex: He would often wallow in nostalgia , reminiscing about the good old days when life seemed simpler and troubles were few .Spesso si **crogliava** nella nostalgia, rimembrando i bei vecchi tempi in cui la vita sembrava più semplice e i problemi erano pochi.
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to swathe
[Verbo]

to wrap or cover something with a long piece of cloth or material

avvolgere, fascare

avvolgere, fascare

Ex: The newborn was swathed in a soft blanket , snug and warm .Il neonato era **avvolto** in una coperta morbida, comoda e calda.
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to shrivel
[Verbo]

to shrink in size

restringere, avvizzire

restringere, avvizzire

Ex: His muscles shrivelled from years of inactivity .
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to bivouac
[Verbo]

to set up a temporary campsite, typically without tents or other shelters

bivaccare,  accamparsi provvisoriamente

bivaccare, accamparsi provvisoriamente

Ex: Tomorrow , we 'll bivouac by the lake , setting up our campsite under the towering trees .Domani, **bivaccheremo** vicino al lago, allestendo il nostro accampamento sotto gli alberi maestosi.
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to cede
[Verbo]

to transfer the title, rights, or ownership of something to another person or entity

cedere, trasferire

cedere, trasferire

Ex: He ceded the leadership position to his colleague after stepping down for personal reasons .Ha **ceduto** la posizione di leadership al suo collega dopo aver lasciato il ruolo per motivi personali.
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to deluge
[Verbo]

to flood or submerge an area with an overwhelming amount of water

inondare, sommergere

inondare, sommergere

Ex: Tomorrow 's forecast predicts that a severe weather system will deluge the region with rainfall .Le previsioni di domani prevedono che un sistema meteorologico severo **inonderà** la regione con pioggia.
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to transmit a copy of a document or image through a fax machine

faxare, inviare via fax

faxare, inviare via fax

Ex: Tomorrow , I will facsimile the signed agreement to headquarters for processing .Domani, **invierò via fax** l'accordo firmato alla sede per l'elaborazione.
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to quail
[Verbo]

to experience or express the feeling of fear

tremare

tremare

Ex: The children quailed at the spooky tales told around the campfire.I bambini **si sono intimiditi** davanti alle storie spaventose raccontate intorno al falò.
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to rue
[Verbo]

to feel regret or sorrow for something

pentirsi,  rimpiangere

pentirsi, rimpiangere

Ex: People often rue the consequences of their actions when faced with challenges .Le persone spesso **rimpiangono** le conseguenze delle loro azioni quando affrontano sfide.
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to repay someone for expenses they have incurred

rimborsare, risarcire

rimborsare, risarcire

Ex: The landlord agreed to reimburse utility bills for tenants in the rental property .Il proprietario ha accettato di **rimborsare** le bollette delle utenze per gli inquilini della proprietà in affitto.
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