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Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 31

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brunt
[sostantivo]

main force of a blow

il peso, l'impatto

il peso, l'impatto

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diorama
[sostantivo]

a small-scale three-dimensional model or display depicting a scene, often enclosed within a glass case for viewing

diorama, modello tridimensionale

diorama, modello tridimensionale

Ex: The school 's history project required students to create diorama depicting a significant moment from World War II , encouraging them to research and recreate historical scenes with accuracy .
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likelihood
[sostantivo]

the probability or chance of something occurring

probabilità, possibilità

probabilità, possibilità

Ex: Despite likelihood of encountering challenges along the way , they remained optimistic about reaching their goal .
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ruffian
[sostantivo]

a violent or lawless person

bandito, malvivente

bandito, malvivente

Ex: The police apprehended ruffian after a high-speed chase through the city streets .
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twinge
[sostantivo]

an unexpected and quick feeling of a particular emotion, often a negative one

un tuffo, una stretta

un tuffo, una stretta

Ex: Seeing the happy couple gave her twinge of sadness as she remembered her past relationship .
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macrocosm
[sostantivo]

the universe or the entirety of a complex system, seen as a larger entity encompassing all its parts

macrocosmo, macrocosmi

macrocosmo, macrocosmi

Ex: Contemplating macrocosm often inspires feelings of humility and wonder at the vastness of existence .
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hydra
[sostantivo]

a freshwater polyp with a cylindrical body and tentacles

idra, polipo d'acqua dolce

idra, polipo d'acqua dolce

Ex: In the ecosystem , hydra plays a role as a primary consumer , feeding on small organisms and contributing to nutrient cycling .
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esprit
[sostantivo]

a lively, quick-witted, or vivacious quality, often characterized by intelligence, wit, or charm

spirito, vivacità

spirito, vivacità

Ex: With his sharp mind and quick wit , he brought esprit to the team meetings that energized everyone present .
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prefix
[sostantivo]

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

prefisso

prefisso

Ex: The dictionary provided a list prefixes and their meanings to help with word formation and understanding .
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retinue
[sostantivo]

a group of attendants or followers, typically accompanying an important person

seguito, corteo

seguito, corteo

Ex: The presidential candidate traveled with a retinue of campaign staff and security personnel , reflecting the importance of the upcoming election .
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menagerie
[sostantivo]

a collection of live animals kept for exhibition, usually in a zoo or as part of a traveling circus

menagerie, collezione di animali

menagerie, collezione di animali

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legerdemain
[sostantivo]

skillful tricks or sleight of hand performed as part of a magic or illusionist's performance

sleight of hand, magia di prestigio

sleight of hand, magia di prestigio

Ex: The magicianlegerdemain left the audience in awe as he seamlessly transformed a deck of cards into a cascade of colorful ribbons .
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rondo
[sostantivo]

instrumental music with a recurring theme often found in the final movement of a sonata or concerto

Rondò

Rondò

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loam
[sostantivo]

a fertile soil composed of a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay, ideal for plant growth

terriccio, tutta terra

terriccio, tutta terra

Ex: The florist filled the vase with loam soil before arranging the flowers, ensuring they would remain fresh and vibrant for as long as possible.
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brotherhood
[sostantivo]

the relationship between two or more brothers

fratellanza

fratellanza

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gambit
[sostantivo]

a strategic action or remark that is used to gain an advantage, particularly in the early stages of a situation, game, conversation, etc.

gambit

gambit

Ex: The detectivegambit to mislead the suspect paid off during the investigation .
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ballast
[sostantivo]

anything that provides stability or balance, either literally or metaphorically, ensuring equilibrium or support

zavorra, sostegno

zavorra, sostegno

Ex: The principles of integrity and honesty served as ballast, guiding his decisions and actions with steadfastness .
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mettle
[sostantivo]

the spirit and resilience that allows one to carry on

coraggio

coraggio

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vermin
[sostantivo]

small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number

parassita

parassita

Ex: During the medieval timesvermin like fleas and lice were rampant and often spread diseases .
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