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Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 34

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nib
[sostantivo]

the tip of a pen that puts the ink on paper

pennino

pennino

Ex: The artist experimented with nib sizes to achieve varying textures and shading in the sketch .
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rapport
[sostantivo]

a close relationship in which there is a good understanding and communication between people

rapporto

rapporto

Ex: Team-building activities are often used in workplaces to rapport among employees , fostering collaboration and synergy in achieving common goals .
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biped
[sostantivo]

an organism or creature that has two feet and is capable of walking or standing upright on those feet

bipede, organismo bipede

bipede, organismo bipede

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clientele
[sostantivo]

all the customers collectively

clientela

clientela

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violoncello
[sostantivo]

a large musical instrument of the violin family, with four strings that are tuned in perfect fifths

violoncello

violoncello

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bullock
[sostantivo]

a young male cow with its sex organs removed

torello

torello

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flair
[sostantivo]

a person's innate talent or aptitude for a particular activity or skill

temperamento, abilità

temperamento, abilità

Ex: The musicianflair for improvisation captivated the audience , showcasing his talent and creativity .
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shackle
[sostantivo]

a metal fastening, usually a pair, joined by a chain or hinge, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together

manette, ceppi

manette, ceppi

Ex: The sound of the jailer unlocking the prisonershackles echoed through the empty prison hallway .
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calamity
[sostantivo]

an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction

calamità, disastro

calamità, disastro

Ex: The dam 's failure resulted in calamity, with a massive flood sweeping through the downstream areas .
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drivel
[sostantivo]

speech or writing that is considered to be silly, trivial, or lacking in sense or substance

fandonia, sciocchezza

fandonia, sciocchezza

Ex: Instead of addressing the issue at hand , he resorted to drivel about irrelevant topics .
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clique
[sostantivo]

a small, exclusive group of individuals who share similar interests, attitudes, or social status

gruppetto, clique

gruppetto, clique

Ex: clique of artists often collaborated on projects together , sharing ideas and inspiration within their close circle .
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anthracite
[sostantivo]

a type of coal characterized by its high carbon content, glossy appearance, and clean-burning properties

antracite, carbone antracite

antracite, carbone antracite

Ex: Anthracite deposits are found in various countries around the world, including the United States, China, and Russia.
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pinch
[sostantivo]

the act of grasping or squeezing something firmly between the thumb and fingers

pizzico, schiocco

pizzico, schiocco

Ex: With a pinch, she adjusted the tiny screws on the eyeglass frame .
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pommel
[sostantivo]

the rounded or knob-like feature on the hilt of a sword or dagger

pomolo, pomo

pomolo, pomo

Ex: The warrior 's sword had a simple yet pommel crafted from polished wood .
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nucleus
[sostantivo]

the central core of a comet, which is composed of ice, dust, and rocky materials

nucleo, nucleo cometario

nucleo, nucleo cometario

Ex: nucleus of Comet Wild 2 was probed by the Stardust mission , which collected samples that offered clues about the origins of our solar system .
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keepsake
[sostantivo]

an object kept or given to someone as a reminder of a person, place, or event, often holding sentimental value

ricordo, souvenir

ricordo, souvenir

Ex: As a parting gift , she gave him a handwritten letter to serve as keepsake of their friendship .
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flax
[sostantivo]

a small, nutrient-dense seed rich in omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber

semi di lino, lino

semi di lino, lino

Ex: You can flax into your favorite salad dressing .
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cathode
[sostantivo]

a negatively charged electrode within an electrical device, from which electrons flow out into the external circuit

catodo, elettrodo negativo

catodo, elettrodo negativo

Ex: In a rechargeable battery , such as a lithium-ion battery , cathode undergoes reduction during charging , allowing it to store energy for later use .
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hillock
[sostantivo]

a small, rounded mound or hill, typically found in a landscape with gently rolling terrain

bancala, promontorio

bancala, promontorio

Ex: Sheep grazed peacefully on the lush grass covering hillock, oblivious to the world around them .
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iota
[sostantivo]

a tiny or negligible amount, emphasizing its minimal significance

iota, piccolissima quantità

iota, piccolissima quantità

Ex: The new policy brought not iota of improvement to the workplace , much to the dismay of the employees .
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