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Lettura per l'Esame ACT - Azioni Manuali

Impara il vocabolario ACT per le azioni fisiche e manuali, tra cui maneggiare, spostare, modellare, regolare, utilizzare e interagire con gli oggetti.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
to scribble

to write hastily or carelessly without giving attention to legibility or form

scarabocchiare, scrivere frettolosamente

scarabocchiare, scrivere frettolosamente

Ex: During the brainstorming session, team members scribbled their ideas on a large whiteboard. 

Durante la sessione di brainstorming, i membri del team hanno scarabocchiato le loro idee su una grande lavagna bianca.

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to annotate

to add notes that explain or comment on something, such as a text, document, or image

annotare, commentare

annotare, commentare

Ex: During the book club discussion, members would annotate passages with thoughts and questions. 

Durante la discussione del club del libro, i membri annotavano i passaggi con pensieri e domande.

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to transcribe

to record spoken words, notes, or any information in a written form

trascrivere, annotare

trascrivere, annotare

Ex: The researcher spent hours transcribing handwritten historical documents into a digital format for archival purposes. 

Il ricercatore ha trascorso ore a trascrivere documenti storici manoscritti in un formato digitale per scopi di archiviazione.

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to compose
to compose
[Verbo]

to write a poem, letter, speech, or other piece of formal or literary writing

comporre

comporre

Ex: He paused for a moment before composing his response. 
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to wrest
to wrest
[Verbo]

to forcibly pull or take something, often from someone's grasp

estorcere

estorcere

Ex: The lawyer wrested a confession from the reluctant witness. 

L'avvocato ha strappato una confessione dal testimone riluttante.

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to clutch
to clutch
[Verbo]

to seize or hold someone or something suddenly and tightly

frizione

frizione

Ex: Maya instinctively clutched her bag when the train lurched forward. 
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to snatch
to snatch
[Verbo]

to take hold of something suddenly and quickly, often roughly

strappare,  afferrare

strappare, afferrare

Ex: Bobby had snatched the notebook out of Dean's hands before he could read the last page. 
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to caress
to caress
[Verbo]

to touch in a gentle and loving way

accarezzare, coccolare

accarezzare, coccolare

Ex: The elderly couple held hands and softly caressed each other's fingers. 

La coppia anziana si teneva per mano e si accarezzava dolcemente le dita.

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to prod
to prod
[Verbo]

to jab or poke a person or thing with a finger, stick, or other pointed object to get their attention or make them do something

spingere, stimolare

spingere, stimolare

Ex: She had to prod her sleepy friend repeatedly to wake him up in time for the meeting. 

Dovette spingere ripetutamente il suo amico assonnato per svegliarlo in tempo per la riunione.

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to pelt
to pelt
[Verbo]

to vigorously and continuously throw objects, often with force or intensity

lapidare, bombardare

lapidare, bombardare

Ex: In the heat of the battle, soldiers were pelted with arrows from the enemy archers. 

Nel bel mezzo della battaglia, i soldati furono tempestati di frecce dagli arcieri nemici.

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to wring
to wring
[Verbo]

to press and twist something forcibly

torcere, strizzare

torcere, strizzare

Ex: The strong winds threatened to wring the branches of the fragile sapling. 

I forti venti minacciavano di torcere i rami del fragile alberello.

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to sketch
to sketch
[Verbo]

to make a quick, simple drawing of someone or something

fare uno schizzo

fare uno schizzo

Ex: Sarah had sketched the building before beginning the detailed drawing. 
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to etch
to etch
[Verbo]

to cut or carve designs or writings on a hard surface, often using acid or a laser beam

incidere

incidere

Ex: The glass artist etched a beautiful design onto the transparent surface. 

L'artista del vetro incise un bel disegno sulla superficie trasparente.

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to patch
to patch
[Verbo]

to repair something by attaching a piece of material over a hole, tear, or damaged area

rammendare, rattoppare

rammendare, rattoppare

Ex: He carefully patched the hole in the tent. 
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to interweave

to combine different elements together intricately or harmoniously

intrecciare, tessere

intrecciare, tessere

Ex: The author managed to interweave historical facts with fiction, creating a seamless and engaging narrative. 

L'autore è riuscito a intrecciare fatti storici con la finzione, creando una narrazione fluida e coinvolgente.

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to intertwine

to twist or weave together, creating a complex and interconnected structure

intrecciare, annodare

intrecciare, annodare

Ex: The vines seemed to naturally intertwine, forming a lush and intricate pattern along the garden fence. 

Le viti sembravano intrecciarsi naturalmente, formando un motivo lussureggiante e intricato lungo la recinzione del giardino.

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to pluck
to pluck
[Verbo]

to gently pull with a quick, sharp motion

cogliere, strappare

cogliere, strappare

Ex: She delicately plucked a flower from the garden. 

Ha delicatamente colto un fiore dal giardino.

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to fling
to fling
[Verbo]

to throw someone or something suddenly and with considerable force

scagliare,  lanciare

scagliare, lanciare

Ex: The force of the crash flung Michael against the door. 
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to thrust
to thrust
[Verbo]

to push or drive someone or something suddenly and forcefully in a particular direction

spingere,  cacciare

spingere, cacciare

Ex: Sarah thrust the box aside to clear a path. 
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to scrub
to scrub
[Verbo]

to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.

fregare

fregare

Ex: After a day of gardening, she scrubs her hands to remove soil and stains. 

Dopo una giornata di giardinaggio, lei strofina le mani per rimuovere terra e macchie.

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to stroke
to stroke
[Verbo]

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

accarezzare

accarezzare

Ex: She stroked the dog's fur while waiting for the vet. 
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to yank
to yank
[Verbo]

to pull something with a sudden and powerful motion

tirare bruscamente, strappare

tirare bruscamente, strappare

Ex: He yanked the stubborn weed from the soil, determined to clear the garden. 

Lui strappò l'erba ostinata dal terreno, determinato a ripulire il giardino.

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to flick
to flick
[Verbo]

to send or propel something with a quick, light movement

lanciare con un colpo secco,  schioccare

lanciare con un colpo secco, schioccare

Ex: She flicked a rubber band at her brother. 
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to nudge
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 tweak
to tweak
[Verbo]

to give a sharp, quick squeeze or pinch

pizzicare, pizzicare leggermente

pizzicare, pizzicare leggermente

Ex: As a prank, he sneakily tweaks the back of his friend's arm, causing laughter in the room. 

Come scherzo, pizzica furtivamente il braccio del suo amico, provocando risate nella stanza.

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to squeeze
to squeeze
[Verbo]

to press something firmly, especially from two or more sides

spremere

spremere

Ex: The child squeezed the toy until it squeaked. 
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