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Vocabolario Essenziale per il TOEFL - Orgoglio e Pregiudizio

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi su orgoglio e pregiudizio, come "ammirare", "gusto", "detestare", ecc., necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
admiration
[sostantivo]

a feeling of much respect for and approval of someone or something

ammirazione

ammirazione

Ex: He spoke about his mentor with deep admiration, crediting her for his success and inspiration .Ha parlato del suo mentore con profonda **ammirazione**, attribuendole il suo successo e ispirazione.
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to admire
[Verbo]

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

ammirare

ammirare

Ex: The community admires the local philanthropist for their generosity and commitment to charitable causes .La comunità **ammira** il filantropo locale per la sua generosità e impegno verso le cause benefiche.
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biased
[aggettivo]

having a preference or unfair judgment toward one side or viewpoint over others

pregiudizi

pregiudizi

Ex: It's important to consider multiple sources of information to avoid being biased in your conclusions.È importante considerare più fonti di informazione per evitare di essere **di parte** nelle tue conclusioni.
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disgust
[sostantivo]

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

disgusto

disgusto

Ex: She felt a wave of disgust wash over her as she discovered the unsanitary conditions of the public restroom.Sentì un'ondata di **disgusto** travolgerla quando scoprì le condizioni insalubri del bagno pubblico.
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taste
[sostantivo]

the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc., based on personal preferences

gusto

gusto

Ex: Developing a sophisticated taste in fashion often involves exploring different styles and understanding personal preferences .Sviluppare un **gusto** sofisticato nella moda spesso implica esplorare stili diversi e comprendere le preferenze personali.
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preference
[sostantivo]

a strong liking for one option or choice over another based on personal taste, favor, etc.

preferenza

preferenza

Ex: The candidate 's policy proposals align closely with the preferences of young voters .Le proposte politiche del candidato si allineano strettamente alle **preferenze** dei giovani elettori.
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to despise
[Verbo]

to hate and have no respect for something or someone

disprezzare

disprezzare

Ex: We despise cruelty to animals and support organizations that work to protect them .**Disprezziamo** la crudeltà verso gli animali e sosteniamo le organizzazioni che lavorano per proteggerli.
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to detest
[Verbo]

to absolutely hate someone or something

detestare

detestare

Ex: We detest dishonesty and value truthfulness and integrity.**Detestiamo** la disonestà e valorizziamo la veridicità e l'integrità.
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to favor
[Verbo]

to treat someone better than someone else, especially in an unfair manner

prediligere, essere favorevole a

prediligere, essere favorevole a

Ex: It 's unfair when they favor people based on who they know .È ingiusto quando **favoriscono** le persone in base a chi conoscono.
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to find
[Verbo]

(of a law court) to make an official decision

trovare

trovare

Ex: The judge found the defendant guilty of theft and sentenced him to prison.
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appeal
[sostantivo]

the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

appello

appello

Ex: The scenic beauty of the beach enhances its appeal.La bellezza scenica della spiaggia ne aumenta il **fascino**.
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to adore
[Verbo]

to love and respect someone very much

adorare

adorare

Ex: They adore their parents for the sacrifices they 've made for the family .Loro **adorano** i loro genitori per i sacrifici che hanno fatto per la famiglia.
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to please
[Verbo]

to make someone satisfied or happy

accontentare

accontentare

Ex: He pleases his parents by cleaning up the house before they return from their trip .Lui **fa piacere** ai suoi genitori pulendo la casa prima che tornino dal loro viaggio.
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to contest
[Verbo]

to formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement

contestare

contestare

Ex: They filed paperwork to contest the patent granted to their competitor .Hanno presentato documentazione per **contestare** il brevetto concesso al loro concorrente.
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criteria
[sostantivo]

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

criteri, parametri

criteri, parametri

Ex: The criteria for this research study include patient age and medical history .I **criteri** per questo studio di ricerca includono l'età del paziente e la sua storia medica.
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to commit
[Verbo]

to be dedicated to a person, cause, policy, etc.

commettere

commettere

Ex: They committed their resources to environmental protection .Hanno **impegnato** le loro risorse per la protezione dell'ambiente.
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inflexible
[aggettivo]

reluctant to compromise or change one's attitude, belief, plan, etc.

inflessibile, rigido

inflessibile, rigido

Ex: Despite the new evidence presented , he remained inflexible in his opinion .Nonostante le nuove prove presentate, è rimasto **inflessibile** nella sua opinione.
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free will
[sostantivo]

the idea that human beings have the agency to decide independently without being controlled by any outside influences

libero arbitrio

libero arbitrio

Ex: The philosophical debate centered around whether humans truly have free will.Il dibattito filosofico si è concentrato sul fatto che gli esseri umani abbiano davvero un **libero arbitrio**.
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acceptable
[aggettivo]

capable of being approved

accettabile

accettabile

Ex: The temperature of the food was acceptable for serving .La temperatura del cibo era **accettabile** per servire.
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dilemma
[sostantivo]

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

dilemma

dilemma

Ex: The environmentalists faced a dilemma: support clean energy projects that displaced local communities or oppose them for social justice reasons .Gli ambientalisti hanno affrontato un **dilemma**: sostenere progetti di energia pulita che hanno spostato le comunità locali o opporsi a loro per ragioni di giustizia sociale.
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compromise
[sostantivo]

a middle state between two opposing situations that is reached by slightly changing both of them, so that they can coexist

compromesso

compromesso

Ex: The new agreement was a compromise that took both cultural and legal perspectives into account .Il nuovo accordo era un **compromesso** che teneva conto sia delle prospettive culturali che legali.
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to settle
[Verbo]

to follow a more secure and stable lifestyle with a permanent job and home

stabilirsi

stabilirsi

Ex: He was ready to settle, finding a secure job and a house to call his own .Era pronto a **sistemarsi**, trovando un lavoro sicuro e una casa tutta sua.
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persuasion
[sostantivo]

a set of personal beliefs mostly religious and political

persuasione

persuasione

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repulsion
[sostantivo]

intense hatred or disgust

repulsione

repulsione

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grudge
[sostantivo]

a deep feeling of anger and dislike toward someone because of what they did in the past

rancore

rancore

Ex: She tried to forgive , but the grudge from the betrayal lingered .Ha provato a perdonare, ma il **risentimento** per il tradimento è rimasto.
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foe
[sostantivo]

an opponent or enemy

nemico

nemico

Ex: The company viewed the new competitor as a formidable foe in the market .L'azienda ha visto il nuovo concorrente come un **avversario** formidabile nel mercato.
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picky
[aggettivo]

(of a person) extremely careful with their choices and hard to please

schizzinoso

schizzinoso

Ex: The picky customer returned the product because it did n't meet their exact specifications .Il cliente **esigente** ha restituito il prodotto perché non soddisfaceva le sue specifiche esatte.
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judgment
[sostantivo]

an opinion that is formed after thinking carefully

giudizio

giudizio

Ex: His judgment was clouded by personal bias , leading to an unfair decision .
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resentment
[sostantivo]

the feeling of anger and dissatisfaction because one thinks something is unfair

risentimento

risentimento

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