Vocabolario essenziale dell'esame SAT - Parole letterarie

an ability or skill that has been developed through training or practice

acquisizione

knowledgeable or skilled in a particular field or activity, typically as a result of experience or study

esperto

very courageous and not afraid of situations that are dangerous

intrepido

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

temerarietà

fair in judgment or treatment

imparziale

condemned to suffer or face misfortune as a result of supernatural punishment

maledetto

difficult to deal with

difficile

demanding or requiring a considerable amount of effort and energy to deal with

faticoso

the clothes or attire that someone wears, often chosen for a specific occasion or purpose

abbigliamento

a group of people organized together because they share similar interests or goals

ordine

yarn or fabric with mixed colors that create muted greyish shades, often with flecks of other colors

misto

a tightly packed or clustered group or mass

un gruppo

a meal with fine food or a large meal for many people celebrating a special event

festa

a short and thick hair

setola

a collection of different kinds of items gathered together without any particular order

vario

a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing

una moderata quantità

to manage or take care of a situation, task, or responsibility successfully

gestire

to be pulled along by a leading force

seguire

a person who regularly enjoys drinking alcohol, often seen indulging in social settings

alcolista

a feeling of long-lasting sadness that often cannot be explained

melanconia

unusual or deviating from what is considered conventional or expected

strano

characterized by a lack of freshness, originality, or appeal

stagionato

showing a formal stiffness, often without a natural flow

rigido

a person's chest

petto

the forward part of a ship or boat, typically pointed and leading ahead through the water

prua

to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed

confondere

to secretly cooperate or conspire with others, typically to commit wrongdoing or deceit

complicare

a person who signs a bond to guarantee another's fulfillment of obligations

fideicommissario

to move clumsily or struggle while walking

barcollare

a large number of people assembled together in a place

folla

to search a place thoroughly, often in a rough or disorderly manner, especially with the intention of stealing or causing damage

saccheggiare

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

obiettare

to approach or address someone aggressively or boldly, often with an intent to engage in conversation

avvicinare

the state of being unhappy and despairing

desolazione

characterized by remarks or actions that diminish or belittle something's value or significance

deprecativo

to treat someone disrespectfully by showing a lack of attention or consideration

sottovalutare

having a rich color between dark blue and purple

indaco

a large stack of wood used for burning the body of a dead person at a funeral

pira

a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

gioia

to sing in a soft, gentle, and melodious manner, often with a sentimental or romantic tone

canticchiare

to wait for something or someone

aspettare

in a manner lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

senza energia

impressive and great in size

maestoso

to travel or proceed on a course, especially slowly or indirectly

procedere

to fail to be successful or make any progress

declinare

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

contorcersi

a strong and violent storm characterized by high winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning

tempesta

an indication or evidence of the former presence or existence of something

traccia

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

viziato

related to a state of intense or suppressed anger that is simmering beneath the surface, often not openly expressed

rabbia sorda

reckless and willing to do dangerous things

temerario

a pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood

viale

to isolate or separate something or someone from outside influence or contact

isolare

in a manner that is dishonorable, mean, or morally low

ignobilmente

to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

assolvere

a formal permission to do something

permesso

to directly address someone or something in a passionate or emotional manner

apostrofare

to faint or lose consciousness temporarily, often due to strong emotion, heat, or exhaustion

svanire

a circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used as a decoration or tribute

corona

to spoil, harm, or destroy something, such as a plant, crop, or place, typically due to disease, pests, or unfavorable conditions

rovinare

(of a law, regulation, rule, etc.) extremely limiting and strict

rigido

the leftover plant material, like seed coverings and bits of stem or leaves, remaining after crops are harvested

paglia

a quality that evokes deep emotions, particularly feelings of pity, sorrow, or empathy

pathos

describing someone or something having qualities associated with prophecy or foresight

vaticano

used to indicate that something will happen or be done soon, without delay

presto

a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance

edificio

to clearly show that one has a quality or a feeling about someone or something

dimostrare

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

similitudine

in a manner that lacks good judgment or discretion

in modo inadeguato

wearing clothes, especially in a particular manner or material

vestito

a place where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served, often for socializing

taverna

to disagree or deny that something is true

contestare