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Vocabolario per IELTS Academic (Punteggio 6-7) - Linguaggio del corpo e gesti

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
to shrug
[Verbo]

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

alzare (le spalle)

alzare (le spalle)

Ex: When confronted about his whereabouts , he shrugged nonchalantly and replied , " I was just out for a walk . "Quando gli è stato chiesto del suo paradiso, si è **strusciato le spalle** con nonchalance e ha risposto: "Ero solo fuori a fare una passeggiata."
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to wink
[Verbo]

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

strizzare l’occhio, ammiccare

strizzare l’occhio, ammiccare

Ex: At the surprise party , everyone winked to maintain the secrecy of the celebration .Alla festa a sorpresa, tutti **hanno strizzato l'occhio** per mantenere il segreto della celebrazione.
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to grin
[Verbo]

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

sogghignare

sogghignare

Ex: The comedian 's jokes had the entire audience grinning throughout the performance .Le battute del comico hanno fatto **sorridere** tutto il pubblico durante lo spettacolo.
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to flinch
[Verbo]

to make a quick and involuntary movement in response to a surprise, pain, or fear

trasalire, sobbalzare

trasalire, sobbalzare

Ex: The unexpected fireworks display caused the dog to flinch and hide under the bed .L'inaspettato spettacolo pirotecnico ha fatto **sobbalzare** il cane e nascondersi sotto il letto.
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to pat
[Verbo]

to gently touch or stroke with the hand, usually as a gesture of affection or reassurance

stirare

stirare

Ex: The hiker paused to pat the loyal dog that faithfully accompanied him on the trail .L'escursionista si fermò per **accarezzare** il fedele cane che lo accompagnava fedelmente sul sentiero.
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to salute
[Verbo]

to greet someone with a gesture or expression, often indicating respect or friendliness

salutare, fare un saluto

salutare, fare un saluto

Ex: As the train pulls into the station , the passengers eagerly salute their loved ones waiting on the platform .Mentre il treno entra in stazione, i passeggeri salutano con entusiasmo i loro cari in attesa sul binario.
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to slightly hit someone's fist with one's own as an act of celebration, greeting, or agreement

pugno bump

pugno bump

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to chuckle
[Verbo]

to laugh quietly and with closed lips

ridere di soppiatto

ridere di soppiatto

Ex: The comedian 's clever wordplay had the audience chuckling throughout the performance .Il gioco di parole intelligente del comico ha fatto **ridacchiare** il pubblico durante tutta la performance.
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to grimace
[Verbo]

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

fare smorfie

fare smorfie

Ex: The student could n't hide his disgust and grimaced when he saw the grade on his test .
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to beckon
[Verbo]

to gesture with a motion of the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow

fare cenno, chiamare con un gesto

fare cenno, chiamare con un gesto

Ex: Tomorrow , the captain will likely beckon the crew to assemble on the deck for an important announcement .Domani, il capitano probabilmente **farà un cenno** all'equipaggio di radunarsi sul ponte per un annuncio importante.
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to prance
[Verbo]

to walk or move in a proud and often showy manner

saltellare, pavoneggiarsi

saltellare, pavoneggiarsi

Ex: With a bouquet in hand , the bride and groom joyfully pranced down the aisle as a newly married couple , their happiness evident to all .Con un bouquet in mano, la sposa e lo sposo hanno **balzato** gioiosamente lungo la navata come una coppia appena sposata, la loro felicità evidente a tutti.
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to lift a glass filled with a beverage, often as a gesture of celebration, honor, or well-wishing

Ex: We raised our glasses to celebrate our friend's promotion.
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to use body language in order to pretend one is confident, brave, etc.

Ex: The dancer struck a series of dynamic poses, captivating the audience with their grace and agility.
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to convey meaning or emphasize ideas through physical gestures or movements

gesticolare, fare gesti

gesticolare, fare gesti

Ex: Lost in a foreign city , he tried to gesticulate his questions to locals , hoping for understanding .Perso in una città straniera, ha cercato di **gesticolare** le sue domande ai locali, sperando di essere compreso.
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to alter one's facial expression in response to someone or something, often to convey emotions such as dislike, disgust, or mockery

fare una smorfia

fare una smorfia

Ex: They will pull faces at each other during the school assembly.
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to nudge
[Verbo]

to gently push or prod someone or something, often to get attention or suggest a course of action

gomitata

gomitata

Ex: The dog affectionately nudged its owner 's hand , seeking attention and a possible treat .Il cane ha **spinto** affettuosamente la mano del suo padrone, cercando attenzione e un possibile premio.
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to crumple
[Verbo]

to wrinkle the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes

raggrinzire, corrugare

raggrinzire, corrugare

Ex: Years of laughter and sun exposure had caused her once-smooth skin to crumple with fine lines .Anni di risate e esposizione al sole avevano fatto **raggrinzire** la sua pelle un tempo liscia con sottili linee.
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