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Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 40

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boatswain
[sostantivo]

a petty officer on a warship responsible for rigging, anchors, boats, and deck equipment

sottufficiale, nostromo

sottufficiale, nostromo

Ex: boatswain's whistle signaled the start of the workday for the crew , who quickly assembled to receive their assignments .
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contretemps
[sostantivo]

a slight disagreement or an unpleasant event that causes embarrassment

contrattempo, battibecco romantico

contrattempo, battibecco romantico

Ex: The guest speaker handled contretemps with grace , turning the embarrassing moment into a joke .
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mountebank
[sostantivo]

a charlatan or trickster who deceives others, especially for financial gain

ciarlatano, imbroglione

ciarlatano, imbroglione

Ex: Despite his charming facade , mountebank was eventually exposed as a fraudster , causing a scandal in the community .
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playwright
[sostantivo]

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

drammaturgo

drammaturgo

Ex: His plays often address social and political issues , making him a playwright.
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anode
[sostantivo]

a positively charged electrode in an electrical device where oxidation occurs, resulting in the release of electrons

anodo, elettrodo positivo

anodo, elettrodo positivo

Ex: An anode rod is used in water heaters to prevent corrosion of the tank by attracting corrosive elements.
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hygiene
[sostantivo]

practices that promote cleanliness and health, involving personal care, sanitation, and the maintenance of a clean environment

igiene

igiene

Ex: Hygiene in healthcare settings includes disinfecting surfaces and using sterile techniques to prevent infections.
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amble
[sostantivo]

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

passeggiata, mattinata

passeggiata, mattinata

Ex: The gentle amble through the botanical garden allowed them to appreciate the beauty of the blooming flowers.
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motto
[sostantivo]

a brief statement or phrase that represents the guiding beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution

motto, slogan

motto, slogan

Ex: The companymotto, " Innovation for Tomorrow , " reflects its commitment to forward-thinking and progress .
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Canaanite
[sostantivo]

the ancient Semitic language spoken by the Canaanite peoples in the region of Canaan

Canaanita, lingua canaanita

Canaanita, lingua canaanita

Ex: Canaanite language gradually evolved and diversified over time , giving rise to various dialects spoken throughout the region .
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tourniquet
[sostantivo]

a device, such as a bandage, piece of fabric, etc. that arrests bleeding by applying pressure to the wound

laccio emostatico

laccio emostatico

Ex: The doctor emphasized the importance of applying tourniquet above the wound .
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conduit
[sostantivo]

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

condotto, canale

condotto, canale

Ex: To prevent water ingress , the conduits were sealed with waterproof materials where they entered the building .
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pinnacle
[sostantivo]

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

cima

cima

Ex: The CEO 's innovative strategy brought the company to pinnacle.
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precedent
[sostantivo]

a topic or matter that has been previously discussed or addressed

precedente, valenza precedente

precedente, valenza precedente

Ex: The school 's dress code policy was implemented based on precedent of standards set by similar educational institutions .
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midwife
[sostantivo]

a person, particularly a woman, whose occupation is helping a woman during childbirth

ostetrica, levatrice

ostetrica, levatrice

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mores
[sostantivo]

the customs and values of a society that characterize it

costumi

costumi

Ex: Sociologists study mores of different cultures to understand the norms and values that shape human behavior .
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ice floe
[sostantivo]

a large piece of floating ice that has broken off from an ice sheet and is floating on the water

lago di ghiaccio, berglio di ghiaccio

lago di ghiaccio, berglio di ghiaccio

Ex: In winter, the river's surface is often covered in small floes, creating a picturesque scene.
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culvert
[sostantivo]

a structure, typically made of concrete or metal, that allows water to flow under a road, railway, or other obstruction, helping to prevent flooding and maintain the natural flow of water

drenaggio, tubazione

drenaggio, tubazione

Ex: The municipality regularly inspects and cleans culverts to ensure they function properly and prevent water from damaging the infrastructure .
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ravine
[sostantivo]

a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream

burrone

burrone

Ex: Geologists study the formation ravines to understand how water shapes the Earth 's surface over millennia .
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to hazard
[Verbo]

to put someone or something at danger or risk

pericolo

pericolo

Ex: The company 's hazarded the lives of its workers .
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