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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Accademico - Test 1 - Lettura - Passaggio 1 (1)

Learn vocabulary from the first part of Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic, Test 1 Reading Passage 1, with useful words and expressions from the text.

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
racket
racket
[sostantivo]

an object with a handle, an oval frame and a tightly fixed net, used for hitting the ball in sports such as badminton, tennis, etc.

racchetta

racchetta

Ex: The professional player autographed a racket for his fan. 

Il giocatore professionista ha autografato una racchetta per il suo fan.

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to rank
to rank
[Verbo]

to secure a position in a ranking based on measured success or accomplishment

classificare, posizionare

classificare, posizionare

Ex: The book ranked number one on the bestseller list for several weeks. 
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incredible
incredible
[aggettivo]

extremely great or large

incredibile

incredibile

Ex: The incredible diversity of wildlife in the rainforest is a marvel of nature. 

L'incredibile diversità della fauna nella foresta pluviale è una meraviglia della natura.

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remarkable
remarkable
[aggettivo]

worth noticing, especially because of being unusual or extraordinary

straordinario

straordinario

Ex: The remarkable precision of the machine's engineering amazed engineers. 

La precisione notevole dell'ingegneria della macchina ha stupito gli ingegneri.

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to consider

to regard someone or something in a certain way

considerare

considerare

Ex: The team considers him their leader. 
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to compete
to compete
[Verbo]

to join in a contest or game

competere

competere

Ex: The two teams will compete in the finals tomorrow. 
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against
against
[Preposizione]

in opposition to someone or something

contro

contro

Ex: We must protect the environment against pollution. 

Dobbiamo proteggere l'ambiente contro l'inquinamento.

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to name
to name
[Verbo]

to state the name of someone or something

chiamare

chiamare

Ex: The coach named the players who would be starting in the upcoming game. 
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previously
previously
[avverbio]

before the present moment or a specific time

anteriormente

anteriormente

Ex: The project had been proposed and discussed previously by the team, but no concrete plans were made. 

Il progetto era stato proposto e discusso precedentemente dal team, ma non erano stati fatti piani concreti.

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to regard
to regard
[Verbo]

to think about someone or something in a specified way

considerare

considerare

Ex: He is widely regarded as an expert in the field. 
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talented
talented
[aggettivo]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

talentuoso

talentuoso

Ex: The company is looking for talented engineers to join their team. 

L'azienda è alla ricerca di ingegneri talentuosi per unirsi al loro team.

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outsider
outsider
[sostantivo]

a competitor, team, or animal considered to have little chance of winning a contest

outsider,  estraneo

outsider, estraneo

Ex: A rank outsider defeated several highly favored players. 
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major
major
[aggettivo]

serious and of great importance

maggiore, più importante

maggiore, più importante

Ex: The major decision to expand operations overseas was met with cautious optimism. 
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to account
to account
[Verbo]

to be the main cause or reason for something

spiegare, rendere conto

spiegare, rendere conto

Ex: The rise in sales can largely be accounted for by the new marketing campaign. 
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transformation
transformation
[sostantivo]

a major change in the character, condition, or nature of someone or something

trasformazione

trasformazione

Ex: The renovation produced an impressive transformation of the old warehouse. 
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to publicize

to dispose information about something, so that it publicly known

pubblicizzare

pubblicizzare

Ex: The company publicized the event to attract a larger audience. 

L'azienda ha pubblicizzato l'evento per attirare un pubblico più ampio.

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former
former
[aggettivo]

(of a person) having filled a specific status or position in an earlier period

precedente

precedente

Ex: The former mayor attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new library. 
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modification
modification
[sostantivo]

the act or process of changing something, usually slightly

modifica

modifica

Ex: The building was approved after some modifications to the entrance. 
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to tweak
to tweak
[Verbo]

to make small and precise adjustments

regolare, ritoccare

regolare, ritoccare

Ex: The chef decided to tweak the recipe by adding a pinch of a new spice for extra flavor. 

Lo chef ha deciso di modificare la ricetta aggiungendo un pizzico di una nuova spezia per un sapore extra.

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to customize

to change or make something in a way that better serves a particular task, person, etc.

personalizzare

personalizzare

Ex: The tailor can customize the design of the dress to match the customer's style. 

Il sarto può personalizzare il design del vestito per abbinarlo allo stile del cliente.

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specific
specific
[aggettivo]

related to or involving only one certain thing

specifico

specifico

Ex: The teacher asked the students to provide specific examples of historical events for their assignment. 
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stringer
stringer
[sostantivo]

a person who strings or repairs strings on equipment such as tennis rackets, musical instruments, or other items requiring stringing

incordatore, riparatore di corde

incordatore, riparatore di corde

Ex: Many professional players rely on experienced stringers to maintain their equipment. 

Molti giocatori professionisti si affidano a incordatori esperti per mantenere il loro equipaggiamento.

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highly
highly
[avverbio]

in a favorable or approving manner

molto

molto

Ex: The new policy has been highly welcomed by environmental groups. 

La nuova politica è stata molto apprezzata dai gruppi ambientalisti.

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tennis racket
tennis racket
[sostantivo]

a sports equipment with a handle and a netted frame, used by players to hit the tennis ball

racchetta da tennis, racchetta per tennis

racchetta da tennis, racchetta per tennis

Ex: She practiced serving with her new tennis racket every day. 

Si esercitava a servire con la sua nuova racchetta da tennis ogni giorno.

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addition
addition
[sostantivo]

the process or action of combining one thing with another to increase the overall quantity, quality, or scope

aggiunta, addizione

aggiunta, addizione

Ex: The addition of a new chapter enhanced the book's content. 
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subtle
subtle
[aggettivo]

difficult to notice or detect because of its slight or delicate nature

sottile

sottile

Ex: The changes to the menu were subtle but effective, enhancing the overall dining experience. 

I cambiamenti al menu erano sottili ma efficaci, migliorando l'esperienza complessiva del pasto.

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to pass
to pass
[Verbo]

to occur or be spoken in the course of events

passare, accadere

passare, accadere

Ex: After all that has passed between them, they decided to reconcile. 
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more or less
more or less
[avverbio]

used to say that something is almost but not completely true or exact

più o meno, approssimativamente

più o meno, approssimativamente

Ex: The situation is more or less under control. 

La situazione è più o meno sotto controllo.

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unnoticed
unnoticed
[aggettivo]

describing something that is not seen or noticed

inosservato

inosservato

Ex: Her hard work often went unnoticed by her busy boss. 

Il suo duro lavoro spesso passava inosservato dal suo capo impegnato.

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to consist
to consist
[Verbo]

to be constructed from or made up of certain things or people

consistere di

consistere di

Ex: The apartment building consists of ten floors, each with multiple units. 
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to switch
to switch
[Verbo]

to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one

cambiare

cambiare

Ex: I switched jobs last year for better opportunities. 
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synthetic
synthetic
[aggettivo]

produced artificially, typically based on its natural version

sintetico

sintetico

Ex: Synthetic fabrics like polyester are created through chemical processes rather than being directly sourced from plants or animals. 

I tessuti sintetici come il poliestere sono creati attraverso processi chimici piuttosto che essere ottenuti direttamente da piante o animali.

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to underestimate

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

sottovalutare

sottovalutare

Ex: The artist's talent was often underestimated until she showcased her work in a major gallery. 

Il talento dell'artista era spesso sottovalutato fino a quando non ha mostrato il suo lavoro in una galleria importante.

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consequently
consequently
[avverbio]

used to indicate the outcome that occurs due to a specific cause or event

conseguentemente

conseguentemente

Ex: The bridge was damaged in the earthquake; consequently, it was closed for repairs. 

Il ponte è stato danneggiato dal terremoto; di conseguenza, è stato chiuso per riparazioni.

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elite
elite
[sostantivo]

a small group considered the most powerful, successful, skilled, or privileged within a society or organization

élite

élite

Ex: Critics accused the ruling elite of ignoring ordinary citizens. 
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rather
rather
[avverbio]

used to indicate preference or a greater inclination toward something

piuttosto

piuttosto

Ex: They would rather compromise than let the issue escalate. 

Preferirebbero piuttosto scendere a compromessi piuttosto che lasciare che la questione si aggravi.

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individually
individually
[avverbio]

one by one; separately from the others

individualmente

individualmente

Ex: We interviewed the applicants individually rather than in a panel. 

Abbiamo intervistato i candidati individualmente piuttosto che in un panel.

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particular
particular
[aggettivo]

(of a person) very careful about one's choices and standards regarding what is considered good or acceptable

particolare, pignolo

particolare, pignolo

Ex: The chef is very particular when it comes to the ingredients used in the dish. 

Lo chef è molto particolare quando si tratta degli ingredienti utilizzati nel piatto.

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specification
specification
[sostantivo]

a detailed statement of the features, materials, dimensions, standards, or requirements that something must have

specifica,  specificazione

specifica, specificazione

Ex: The contractor failed to follow several important specifications. 
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manufacturer
manufacturer
[sostantivo]

a person, company, or country that produces large numbers of products

produttore, fabbricante

produttore, fabbricante

Ex: A well-known toy manufacturer launched a line of eco-friendly products for children. 
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to go through

to complete a series of steps or actions that are necessary to achieve a specific goal or outcome

attraversare, completare

attraversare, completare

Ex: Engineers need to go through a design and testing phase before manufacturing. 

Gli ingegneri devono passare attraverso una fase di progettazione e test prima della produzione.

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thorough
thorough
[aggettivo]

doing something completely and comprehensively without leaving out any important details

approfondito, completo

approfondito, completo

Ex: The thorough investigation uncovered all relevant evidence, leaving no stone unturned in the search for the truth. 

L'indagine approfondita ha portato alla luce tutte le prove rilevanti, non lasciando nulla di intentato nella ricerca della verità.

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to adjust
to adjust
[Verbo]

to move or arrange something slightly so that its position, fit, or appearance is more suitable

regolare,  aggiustare

regolare, aggiustare

Ex: Emma paused to adjust her hat before going outside. 
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average
average
[aggettivo]

lacking special features or remarkable traits

medio, ordinario

medio, ordinario

Ex: The house was nice but average, not particularly memorable. 
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dense
dense
[aggettivo]

containing plenty of things or people in a small space

fitto

fitto

Ex: The dense forest was difficult to navigate due to the thick undergrowth. 

La foresta densa era difficile da navigare a causa del fitto sottobosco.

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i.e.
i.e.
[avverbio]

used to introduce a word or statement that explains or clarifies exactly what has just been said

Ex: The device must remain offline, i.e., it cannot connect to the internet. 
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primary
primary
[aggettivo]

having the most importance or influence

principale

principale

Ex: In his research, the primary focus is on understanding the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems. 
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line
line
[sostantivo]

a boundary or distinction used to separate or differentiate concepts, ideas, or categories

linea, confine

linea, confine

Ex: The line between friendship and rivalry became hard to maintain. 
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slight
slight
[aggettivo]

not a lot in amount or extent

leggero

leggero

Ex: The difference in taste between the two brands of coffee was only slight. 
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increasingly
increasingly
[avverbio]

in a manner that is gradually growing in degree, extent, or frequency over time

sempre più

sempre più

Ex: The project's complexity is increasingly challenging, requiring more resources. 

La complessità del progetto è sempre più impegnativa, richiedendo più risorse.

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game
game
[sostantivo]

the style or manner in which someone plays, competes, or performs in a particular activity or sport

stile di gioco, modo di giocare

stile di gioco, modo di giocare

Ex: Her game in tennis was characterized by powerful serves and quick reflexes. 
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touring
touring
[aggettivo]

traveling to various locations to perform, compete, or be seen, typically as part of a planned event or series

in tournée, itinerante

in tournée, itinerante

Ex: The touring basketball team competed in arenas all over the state. 

La squadra di basket in tour ha gareggiato in arene in tutto lo stato.

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to frame
to frame
[Verbo]

the outer structure of a racket, typically made of lightweight material, which holds the strings in place

inquadrare, strutturare

inquadrare, strutturare

Ex: The frame broke when it hit the ground, causing the strings to loosen. 
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customization
customization
[sostantivo]

the process of changing or adjusting something to fit personal preferences or specific needs

personalizzazione, adattamento

personalizzazione, adattamento

Ex: The company offers customization of its products to meet customer needs. 

L'azienda offre la personalizzazione dei suoi prodotti per soddisfare le esigenze dei clienti.

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the likes of {sb/sth}

used to refer to people or things that are similar to or of the same kind as the one being mentioned

Ex: The likes of these animals are rarely seen in this region. 
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onto
onto
[Preposizione]

into a particular position or group, often implying an addition or transition

su, in

su, in

Ex: He was promoted onto the executive team after his successful project. 
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string
string
[sostantivo]

the thin cords stretched across the frame of a sports racket, such as a tennis or badminton racket, used to hit the ball or shuttlecock

corda, cordatura

corda, cordatura

Ex: She opted for a stronger string on her racket for more durability. 
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main
main
[sostantivo]

the vertical strings on a racket, running from the throat to the top of the frame

corde principale, corde verticali

corde principale, corde verticali

Ex: The durability of the mains determines how long the racket lasts. 

La durata della racchetta è determinata dalla durabilità delle corde verticali.

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cross
cross
[sostantivo]

the strings on a racket that run horizontally

cordatura, corde orizzontali

cordatura, corde orizzontali

Ex: He noticed a slight break in one of the crosses during the game. 
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maximization
maximization
[sostantivo]

the process of making something as large or effective as possible, often by improving or increasing its quantity, value, or impact

massimizzazione, ottimizzazione

massimizzazione, ottimizzazione

Ex: The company focused on the maximization of its profits through better marketing. 

L'azienda si è concentrata sulla massimizzazione dei suoi profitti attraverso un marketing migliore.

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readily
readily
[avverbio]

with little difficulty or trouble

prontamente

prontamente

Ex: The stains did not wash out as readily as expected. 

Le macchie non sono uscite così facilmente come previsto.

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based
based
[aggettivo]

indicating the main location or area where something or someone works, lives, or operates

con sede in, basato

con sede in, basato

Ex: The land-based oil rigs are designed for drilling on solid ground. 

Le piattaforme petrolifere terrestri sono progettate per perforare su terreno solido.

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string pattern
string pattern
[sostantivo]

the arrangement and spacing of the strings on a racket, which can vary in design, typically affecting the racket's performance, control, and power

schema delle corde, configurazione delle corde

schema delle corde, configurazione delle corde

Ex: A tighter string pattern gives the racket a firmer feel and greater accuracy. 

Un schema delle corde più stretto conferisce alla racchetta una sensazione più ferma e una maggiore precisione.

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