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Inglese e Conoscenza del Mondo per l'ACT - Aspetto e consistenza

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative all'aspetto e alla consistenza, come "crease", "malleable", "porous", ecc. che ti aiuteranno a superare i tuoi ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
dimension
[sostantivo]

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

dimensioni

dimensioni

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contraction
[sostantivo]

the natural process of becoming smaller, tighter, or more compact

contrazione, restringimento

contrazione, restringimento

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compaction
[sostantivo]

the act or process of compressing or reducing the volume of something, resulting in increased density

compattamento, compressione

compattamento, compressione

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facet
[sostantivo]

a polished, flat surface on a gemstone or bone, crucial for reflecting light in gems and for articulation in bones

faccia, sfaccettatura

faccia, sfaccettatura

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curvature
[sostantivo]

the state or quality of being curved or bent, describing the shape or contour of an object or surface

curvatura, curvamento

curvatura, curvamento

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blemish
[sostantivo]

a mark or spot on something or someone's skin that spoils the appearance

difetto

difetto

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turbid
[aggettivo]

(of liquids) lacking in clarity for being mixed by other things such as sand or soil

torbido, impuro

torbido, impuro

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crooked
[aggettivo]

not in any ways straight, with bends, curves, or disorganized angles

storto, curvo

storto, curvo

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expansive
[aggettivo]

able to increase in size or volume

espansivo, estensivo

espansivo, estensivo

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iridescent
[aggettivo]

exhibiting a shimmering, rainbow-like play of colors, typically due to refraction of light

iridescente, cangiante

iridescente, cangiante

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porous
[aggettivo]

containing small holes or gaps, allowing liquid or air to pass through

poroso, permeabile

poroso, permeabile

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ungainly
[aggettivo]

hard to manage because of awkward form

goffo, scomodo

goffo, scomodo

Ex: The cyclist , unfamiliar with the new ungainly bike , had trouble maintaining speed and control on the winding trail .
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towering
[aggettivo]

having an impressive height

imponente, molto alto

imponente, molto alto

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distorted
[aggettivo]

changed from its original shape or form, often in a way that makes it appear twisted, misshapen, or unclear

distorto, deformato

distorto, deformato

Ex: The funhouse mirrors at the carnival distorted reflections , amusing and confusing visitors .
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rigid
[aggettivo]

not flexible or easily bent

rigido

rigido

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adhesive
[aggettivo]

having the quality of sticking or bonding objects together

adesivo, incollante

adesivo, incollante

Ex: She applied adhesive strip to the torn page to repair her book .
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sleek
[aggettivo]

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

elegante

elegante

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elastic
[aggettivo]

having a flexible quality, capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched or compressed

elastico, flessibile

elastico, flessibile

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concrete
[aggettivo]

real and tangible, existing in physical form that can be sensed or experienced

concreto

concreto

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wispy
[aggettivo]

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

sottile, effimero

sottile, effimero

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undulating
[aggettivo]

having a surface that rises and falls in gentle curves

ondulato, mosso

ondulato, mosso

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bumpy
[aggettivo]

covered with small raised areas or irregularities, making it uneven to the touch

rugoso, irregolare

rugoso, irregolare

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scraggly
[aggettivo]

uneven, unkempt, or ragged in appearance

irregolare, sciatto

irregolare, sciatto

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pleated
[aggettivo]

(of a fabric or garment) folded or gathered in a series of small, parallel folds

plissettato, pieghettato

plissettato, pieghettato

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shallow
[aggettivo]

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

poco profondo

poco profondo

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labyrinthine
[aggettivo]

complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze

labirintico, labirintoso

labirintico, labirintoso

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ornate
[aggettivo]

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

ornato, decorato

ornato, decorato

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elliptical
[aggettivo]

shaped like a slightly stretched-out circle or oval

ellittico, ellittica

ellittico, ellittica

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tubular
[aggettivo]

having the shape or characteristics of a tube

tubolare, a forma di tubo

tubolare, a forma di tubo

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ovoid
[aggettivo]

shaped like an egg, with a rounded or elliptical form

ovoidale, a forma di uovo

ovoidale, a forma di uovo

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malleable
[aggettivo]

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

malleabile

malleabile

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clammy
[aggettivo]

unpleasantly damp and sticky, often referring to skin or surfaces that feel cool and moist to the touch

umido, appiccicoso

umido, appiccicoso

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unkempt
[aggettivo]

(of an appearance) not washed, neat, or cared for

trasandato, scialbo

trasandato, scialbo

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taut
[aggettivo]

firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

teso, rigido

teso, rigido

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crinkly
[aggettivo]

having small, fine wrinkles or creases on the surface, often producing a texture that is slightly rough or uneven

sgualcito, wrinkled

sgualcito, wrinkled

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hollow
[aggettivo]

having an empty space within

vuota

vuota

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lifelike
[aggettivo]

having the appearance or qualities that closely resemble or imitate real life

realistico

realistico

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tensile
[aggettivo]

prone to shaping, bending, or stretching

tensile, tensile (o elastico)

tensile, tensile (o elastico)

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to expand
[Verbo]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

espandere

espandere

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to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it

compattare, compressare

compattare, compressare

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to stretch something in order to make it longer

allungare, allungarsi

allungare, allungarsi

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to crease
[Verbo]

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

piegare, increspare

piegare, increspare

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to felt
[Verbo]

to cause fibers to become matted and compacted, resembling felt, typically through pressure, moisture, or agitation

infeltrire, feltrare

infeltrire, feltrare

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to pigment
[Verbo]

to add color to something using a specific colored material or substance

pigmentare, colorare

pigmentare, colorare

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to contour
[Verbo]

to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines

contornare, modellare

contornare, modellare

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to smudge
[Verbo]

to make a dirty mark by rubbing or spreading something on a surface

sbavature

sbavature

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to smear
[Verbo]

to spread a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven manner

spalmare, stendere

spalmare, stendere

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to improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it

abbellire

abbellire

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to extend
[Verbo]

to enlarge or lengthen something

estendere

estendere

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