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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Accademico - Test 1 - Lettura - Passaggio 2

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
heading
heading
[sostantivo]

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

titolo, intestazione

titolo, intestazione

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artifact
artifact
[sostantivo]

a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance

artefatto

artefatto

Ex: Artifacts of early tool-making like stone knives and projectile points show the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Paleolithic humans. 
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pyramid
pyramid
[sostantivo]

a stone monument built in ancient Egypt usually as a tomb for the pharaohs, which has a triangular or square base that slopes up to the top

piramide

piramide

Ex: Tourists flock to see the ancient pyramids in Egypt. 
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certainty
certainty
[sostantivo]

a situation or fact that is absolutely clear and cannot be questioned or altered

certezza, evidenza

certezza, evidenza

Ex: The project's completion by next month is a certainty. 
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definite
definite
[aggettivo]

expressed with clarity and precision, leaving no doubt as to the meaning or intention

preciso

preciso

Ex: I needed a definite answer from my boss so I could plan my work for the coming month without uncertainty. 
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overview
overview
[sostantivo]

a broad, general summary that covers the main aspects or features of a subject

panoramica, riepilogo

panoramica, riepilogo

Ex: The report provided an overview of the company's financial performance for the year. 
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external
external
[aggettivo]

related to the outer layer or structure of something

esterno, esteriore

esterno, esteriore

Ex: The external appearance of the building was impressive, with its modern architecture and sleek design. 
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burial
burial
[sostantivo]

the act of burying a dead body or the ceremony in which a dead body is buried

funerale

funerale

Ex: The burial took place at sunset in the family cemetery. 
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remains
remains
[sostantivo]

the parts of the objects and structures from ancient times that have survived destruction and been discovered

vestigia,  resti

vestigia, resti

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monument
monument
[sostantivo]

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

monumento

monumento

Ex: The towering monument was erected in honor of the soldiers who fought bravely in the war. 
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enormous
enormous
[aggettivo]

extremely large in physical dimensions

enorme

enorme

Ex: The enormous elephant towered over the other animals at the zoo. 
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grand
grand
[aggettivo]

magnificent in size and appearance

grandioso

grandioso

Ex: The grand waterfall cascaded down the mountainside, creating a breathtaking sight. 
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tribute
tribute
[sostantivo]

a gift, statement, or action given to someone as a sign of gratitude, admiration or respect

omaggio, tributo

omaggio, tributo

Ex: The ceremony was a tribute to the late professor. 
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dynasty
dynasty
[sostantivo]

a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time

dinastia

dinastia

Ex: The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644. 
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reign
reign
[sostantivo]

the length of time during which a king, queen, or other monarch rules

Regno

Regno

Ex: Queen Victoria's reign lasted over 63 years. 
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tomb
tomb
[sostantivo]

an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone

tomba

tomba

Ex: They placed flowers at the entrance of the tomb to honor their loved one. 
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passage
passage
[sostantivo]

a route, path, or corridor that allows movement from one place to another

passaggio, corridoio

passaggio, corridoio

Ex: The mountain pass served as a narrow passage between valleys. 
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deceased
deceased
[aggettivo]

referring to a person who has recently died

defunto, deceduto

defunto, deceduto

Ex: The deceased man's family members gathered to mourn his passing at the funeral. 
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official
official
[sostantivo]

a person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in an organization or government

funzionario, ufficiale

funzionario, ufficiale

Ex: The official signed the documents on behalf of the agency. 
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to conceive

to produce a plan, idea, etc. in one's mind

concepire

concepire

Ex: The architect conceived a visionary design for the futuristic building. 
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to stack
to stack
[Verbo]

to arrange items on top of each other in large quantities

impilare, ammucchiare

impilare, ammucchiare

Ex: The warehouse worker stacked boxes of inventory neatly to maximize storage space. 
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slab
slab
[sostantivo]

a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle

lastra, pannello

lastra, pannello

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scholar
scholar
[sostantivo]

someone who has a lot of knowledge about a particular subject, especially in the humanities

studioso, erudito

studioso, erudito

Ex: The conference featured a renowned scholar who spoke about ancient Greek philosophy. 
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to attribute

to relate or assign a feature or quality to something or someone

attribuire, ascrivere

attribuire, ascrivere

Ex: With its awe-inspiring architecture and rich cultural heritage, the city is often attributed with a vibrant and diverse cultural scene. 
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to owe
to owe
[Verbo]

to carry a sense of gratitude, recognition, or indebtedness toward someone or something for intellectual or abstract contributions

dovere, essere in debito

dovere, essere in debito

Ex: I owe my clarity of thought to the insightful teachings of my philosophy professor. 
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to pile
to pile
[Verbo]

to lay things on top of each other

ammucchiare

ammucchiare

Ex: The librarian piled books on the table as she sorted them into different categories. 
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mass
mass
[sostantivo]

something great in size, volume, or magnitude

massa, volume

massa, volume

Ex: A mass of evidence supports the theory. 
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inward
inward
[aggettivo]

directed or moving toward the inside or center

interno, verso l'interno

interno, verso l'interno

Ex: The inward motion of the door indicates someone entering the room. 
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incline
incline
[sostantivo]

an inclined surface connecting two levels

pendio, piano inclinato

pendio, piano inclinato

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temple
temple
[sostantivo]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

tempio

tempio

Ex: They visited the ancient temple to offer prayers and seek blessings. 
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courtyard
courtyard
[sostantivo]

an area with no roof that is partially or completely surrounded by walls, often forming a part of a large building

cortile, chiostro

cortile, chiostro

Ex: The children played in the courtyard, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. 
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shrine
shrine
[sostantivo]

a place or building for people to pray in, which is considered holy by many due to its connection with a sacred person, event, or object

santuario

santuario

Ex: Pilgrims from around the world visit the shrine to pay their respects and seek blessings. 
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living quarters
living quarters
[sostantivo]

housing available for people to live in

alloggi, abitazioni

alloggi, abitazioni

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trench
trench
[sostantivo]

a deep, narrow, steep-sided depression on the ocean floor

fossa, trincea oceanica

fossa, trincea oceanica

Ex: The Mariana Trench is the deepest known part of the ocean. 
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to incorporate

to include something as part of a larger whole or system

incorporare, integrare

incorporare, integrare

Ex: The new design will incorporate feedback from various stakeholders to ensure satisfaction. 
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in advance
in advance
[avverbio]

prior to a particular time or event

anticipatamente

anticipatamente

Ex: Please let us know in advance if you plan to attend the meeting. 
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accomplishment
accomplishment
[sostantivo]

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

realizzazione

realizzazione

Ex: Graduating with honors was a significant accomplishment for Sarah after years of dedicated study. 
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maze
maze
[sostantivo]

a confusing network of paths separated by bushes or walls, designed in a way that confuses the people who pass through

labirinto

labirinto

Ex: She spent hours trying to find her way out of the maze at the amusement park. 
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vessel
vessel
[sostantivo]

a container used to hold liquids or other substances

recipiente, contenitore

recipiente, contenitore

Ex: She poured the wine into a crystal vessel. 
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storeroom
storeroom
[sostantivo]

a room where things are kept while they are not needed or used

dispensa, cambusa

dispensa, cambusa

Ex: The janitor keeps cleaning supplies in the storeroom. 
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to inscribe

to mark or engrave a surface with a design or pattern, typically to create a lasting impression or decoration

incidere, iscrivere

incidere, iscrivere

Ex: Next week, the jeweler will inscribe the couple's wedding rings with their initials and wedding date. 
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to represent

to serve as an instance that embodies the characteristics, qualities, or traits associated with a particular category or concept

rappresentare, simbolizzare

rappresentare, simbolizzare

Ex: Her dedication to community service and philanthropy truly represents the spirit of altruism and compassion. 
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to excavate

to uncover or expose by digging, especially to reveal buried artifacts, structures, or remains

scavare, dissotterrare

scavare, dissotterrare

Ex: Paleontologists excavated a dinosaur fossil, carefully removing layers of sediment to reveal the skeleton. 
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predecessor
predecessor
[sostantivo]

someone who held a position, office, or role before another person

predecessore, predecessrice

predecessore, predecessrice

Ex: The new CEO praised her predecessor for laying a strong foundation. 
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to dump
to dump
[Verbo]

to place something down in a rough, careless, or abrupt manner

gettare, appoggiare bruscamente

gettare, appoggiare bruscamente

Ex: He dumped his bag on the floor and sat down at the table. 
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shaft
shaft
[sostantivo]

a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel

pozzo, ciminiera

pozzo, ciminiera

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precaution
precaution
[sostantivo]

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

precauzione

precauzione

Ex: As a precaution against theft, he installed security cameras around his home. 
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intricate
intricate
[aggettivo]

having many complex parts or details that make it difficult to understand or work with

complesso, dettagliato

complesso, dettagliato

Ex: The intricate design of the watch included tiny gears and delicate engravings. 
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to overlook

to not notice or see something

passar sopra

passar sopra

Ex: In her haste, she might overlook the important details in the document. 
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to astonish

to impress or surprise someone very much

sbalordire

sbalordire

Ex: The magician's incredible tricks astonished the audience. 
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to amaze
to amaze
[Verbo]

to greatly surprise someone

meravigliare

meravigliare

Ex: Her artistic talent never failed to amaze her friends. 
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egyptologist
egyptologist
[sostantivo]

an archeologist who specializes in Egyptology

egittologo, specialista in egittologia

egittologo, specialista in egittologia

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to constitute

to contribute to the structure or makeup of something

costituire

costituire

Ex: Healthy fats and proteins constitute a balanced diet that supports overall well-being. 
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milestone
milestone
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an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something

pietra miliare, traguardo

pietra miliare, traguardo

Ex: Graduating from college was a major milestone in her life. 
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archetype
archetype
[sostantivo]

someone or something serving as the very typical example of a thing or person

archetipo

archetipo

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surroundings
surroundings
[sostantivo]

the space and conditions around a person, place, or thing where it exists or functions

ambiente,  contesto

ambiente, contesto

Ex: The serene surroundings of the garden offered a perfect escape from city life. 
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accommodation
accommodation
[sostantivo]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

alloggio

alloggio

Ex: She booked her accommodation in advance to ensure she had a comfortable place to stay during her vacation. 
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to occupy
to occupy
[Verbo]

to take up, cover, or use the entire space or extent of something

occupare, riempire

occupare, riempire

Ex: The large bookshelf occupied the entire wall, showcasing an extensive collection of novels and reference materials. 
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to encircle

to create a circular shape around someone or something

circondare, accerchiare

circondare, accerchiare

Ex: The children encircled the storyteller during storytime. 
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to appreciate

to be thankful for something

apprezzare, essere grato per

apprezzare, essere grato per

Ex: She regularly appreciates the support of her friends during challenging times. 
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possession
possession
[sostantivo]

(usually plural) anything that a person has or owns at a specific time

possesso

possesso

Ex: As he packed his possessions into boxes, memories flooded back from years spent in the old house. 
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to criticize

to judge something based on its positive or negative points

criticare

criticare

Ex: The teacher will criticize the students' essays based on grammar, structure, and clarity of ideas. 
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