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Vocabolario per IELTS General (Punteggio 8-9) - Failure

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8-9)
hand-to-mouth
[aggettivo]

describing a situation where income is just sufficient to cover basic needs

di sussistenza, a vita precaria

di sussistenza, a vita precaria

Ex: Economic challenges and rising expenses pushed more households into hand-to-mouth lifestyle , with little room for savings .
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inefficacious
[aggettivo]

not effective in achieving the intended purpose

inefficace, inefficiente

inefficace, inefficiente

Ex: The policy changes implemented by the organization were inefficacious, as employee morale continued to decline .
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abortive
[aggettivo]

failing to produce or accomplish the desired outcome

fallito

fallito

Ex: The expedition was cut short due to abortive attempt to climb the mountain , resulting in several injuries .
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unprosperous
[aggettivo]

not doing well or not having enough money or success

non prospero, non florido

non prospero, non florido

Ex: unprosperous state of the economy led to widespread unemployment and hardship for many families .
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ill-fated
[aggettivo]

bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

infausto

infausto

Ex: ill-fated romance between the star-crossed lovers ended in heartbreak and despair .
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bungled
[aggettivo]

poorly executed or managed, resulting in a failure to achieve the intended outcome

malriuscito, peggiorato

malriuscito, peggiorato

Ex: bungled negotiations between the two nations resulted in heightened tensions rather than a diplomatic resolution .
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unavailing
[aggettivo]

resulting in little or no effect or success

invano

invano

Ex: Their unavailing search for the missing hiker ended in disappointment as nightfall approached.
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foiled
[aggettivo]

prevented from succeeding or achieving a desired outcome

fallito, sventato

fallito, sventato

Ex: foiled terrorist plot was a result of intelligence agencies working together to intercept and neutralize the threat .
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destitute
[aggettivo]

lacking various essential needs that are important for well-being or function

sprovvisto, privo

sprovvisto, privo

Ex: After the floods , the area destitute of shelter or food .
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indigent
[aggettivo]

extremely poor or in need

indigente

indigente

Ex: The nonprofit organization aimed to provide support and resources for the indigent community.
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to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

ritorcersi

ritorcersi

Ex: The strategy to increase sales by raising backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives .
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to blunder
[Verbo]

to commit an embarrassing and serious mistake out of carelessness or stupidity

sbagliare, inciampare

sbagliare, inciampare

Ex: I hope I doblunder in my speech and mix up important details .
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to bungle
[Verbo]

to handle a task or activity clumsily, often causing damage or problem

pasticciare

pasticciare

Ex: He tried to fix the leaky faucet himself , but his efforts bungled the plumbing and flooded the kitchen .
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to fizzle
[Verbo]

to fail or end in a weak or disappointing manner

svanire, deludere

svanire, deludere

Ex: Despite initial interest , the new restaurant 's appeal fizzling as negative reviews circulate online .
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to fail to be successful or make any progress

languire

languire

Ex: The languished in Congress for months , unable to gain the necessary support to move forward .
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to fold
[Verbo]

(of a company, organization, etc.) to close or stop trading due to financial problems

fallire, chiudere

fallire, chiudere

Ex: The family-owned farm fold after generations of operation when land prices soared .
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to not succeed as much as intended

sottoperformare

sottoperformare

Ex: Her portfolio consistently underperformed compared to the industry benchmark, leading her to seek new investment advice.
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to voluntarily give up or surrender control, possession, or responsibility over something

rinunciare, cedere

rinunciare, cedere

Ex: The company relinquish its hold on the market .
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to fumble
[Verbo]

to handle or grip something clumsily or ineffectively

sguazzare, maneggiare maldestramente

sguazzare, maneggiare maldestramente

Ex: Despite repeated attempts , the toddler continued fumble with the jigsaw puzzle pieces .
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to misfire
[Verbo]

(of a plan) to fail to have the intended result

perdere colpi, fallire

perdere colpi, fallire

Ex: The politician 's strategy to win over young misfired, alienating his core supporters instead .
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languishing
[aggettivo]

suffering or experiencing a lack of progress, vitality, or growth, often characterized by a feeling of being stuck or in decline

decadente, stagnante

decadente, stagnante

Ex: She felt like her career was languishing in a dead-end job with no prospects for advancement.
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