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7th Grade
11/07/2011

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Insolvent
Definition
un soggeto che non puo' ripagare i suoi debiti (INSOLVENTE)
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abound
Definition
plentiful
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abruptness
Definition
quick & rude manner of speaking
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acclaim
Definition
to praise
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accrue
Definition
to accumulate
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acquaintance
Definition
a person you know but who is NOT a close friend
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acquiesce
Definition
to agree reluctantly
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acrid
Definition

having a bitter taste or smell

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acrimonious
Definition
belligerent in nature
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actuary
Definition
a person who works in the insurance business
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adage
Definition
a saying or a proverb
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adeptness
Definition
expertise
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adhesion
Definition
attachment
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admonish
Definition
to caution or scold
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adulterate
Definition
to make something false
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advent
Definition
a passage or a path
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adversary
Definition
enemy
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adversity
Definition
difficulty
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affinity
Definition
attraction
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affirm
Definition
to say something is true
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affirmative
Definition
expressing agreement
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affluent
Definition

rich

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aggravation
Definition
annoyance
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aghast
Definition
very surprised/horrified
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agog
Definition
excited/ anxious
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ailment
Definition
a disease
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aimless
Definition
having no purpose
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alfoat
Definition
floating
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alias
Definition
a fake name (for a spy, for example)
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allegation
Definition
accusation
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allude
Definition
to give a hint about something
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aloof
Definition
unfriendly
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amass
Definition
to gather
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ambiguous
Definition

uncertain

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ambitious
Definition
desiring success
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amble
Definition
to walk slowly
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ameliorate
Definition
to improve
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amiable
Definition
friendly
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amity
Definition
friendship
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ammunition
Definition
bullets or something that flies out of a gun
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amnesty
Definition
forgiveness
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amoral
Definition
not involving questions of right or wrong
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amorphous
Definition
without a definite shape
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amply
Definition
abundantly
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amulet
Definition
a lucky charm
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anguish
Definition
severe and intense pain
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annex
Definition
an extra attachment (like to a building, for example)
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annihilate
Definition
to completely destroy
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annul
Definition
to cancel
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antagonistic
Definition
wanting to fight
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antagonize
Definition
to irritate or anger someone else
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anthropomorphic
Definition
like a human
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antidote
Definition
cure
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apathetic
Definition
don't care
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apathy
Definition
not caring
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apologist
Definition
to ask something just for the sake of debating about it
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apparition
Definition

the appearance of a ghost

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appeal
Definition
to ask for help
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appease
Definition
to satisfy
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apprehension
Definition

nervousness

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apt
Definition
likely to
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aptitude
Definition
intelligence
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archaic
Definition
old
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ardent
Definition
sincere
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arduous
Definition
difficult
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arid
Definition

dry

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aristocracy
Definition
privileged class - nobility
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armada
Definition
a group of ships
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ascertain
Definition
to determine
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aspiration
Definition
a strong desire for success/ambition
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assert
Definition
to say with confidence
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assertive
Definition
confident
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assertiveness
Definition
confidence
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assured
Definition
confident
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astound
Definition
to overwhelm with amazement!
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astray
Definition
to go off the path
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astrologers
Definition

people who write horoscopes

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asylum
Definition
a safe place
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atone
Definition
to ask for forgiveness
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attributes
Definition
characteristics
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auspicious
Definition
favorable
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austerity
Definition
strictness / coldness
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authentic
Definition
not fake
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authorized
Definition
approved
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avarice
Definition

extreme greed

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aversion
Definition
a dislike
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avert
Definition
to avoid
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avert
Definition
to avoid
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awe
Definition
amazement!
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awry
Definition
to go wrong
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badgered
Definition
bothered
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bailiff
Definition
someone who works in a court
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balladeer
Definition
singer
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balmy
Definition
tropical, pleasant weather
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banish
Definition
to send away
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barbarian
Definition
a wild, rude, violent person
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barren
Definition
not able to grow
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barter
Definition
to trade
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bastion
Definition
a safe place
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beggar
Definition
someone who is poor and asks for money
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belittled
Definition
when someone is made to feel bad about themself
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benefactor
Definition
someone who donates
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bibliography
Definition
the list of sources you used for research in an essay
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bilk
Definition
to cheat
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biodegrade
Definition
able to be decomposed
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bland
Definition
no taste
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blatant
Definition
obvious
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bleach
Definition

to whiten

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bleak
Definition
cold and dreary
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blithe
Definition

carefree (nothing to worry about it!)

 

: )

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bluff
Definition

a cliff

 

OR

 

being too honest

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blunt
Definition
not sharp
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boarder
Definition
someone who pays to live in a house
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boast
Definition
to brag
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bold
Definition
brave / not shy
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boorish
Definition
bad-mannered
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boorishness
Definition
clumsiness
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booty
Definition
stolen treasure
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bough
Definition
a branch
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bountiful
Definition
plentiful - having a lot of something
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brawl
Definition
a fight
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brittle
Definition
fragile - easily broken
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broached
Definition
to bring up or mention something
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brunt
Definition
the bad side of a situation
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bum
Definition
someone who is lazy and does nothing
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buttress
Definition

a beam of wood to support a building

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caesuras
Definition
an interruption
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cagey
Definition
tricky
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candid
Definition
honest
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candor
Definition
total honesty - to be frank
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capitulate
Definition
to agree or give in
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capsize
Definition
to roll over or flip (like a sailboat)
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captivate
Definition
to attract
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captive
Definition
prisoner
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caress
Definition
a loving touch or stroak
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carp
Definition
to criticize
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carpenter
Definition
someone who works with wood
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censor
Definition

to forbid or ban something

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censure
Definition
a verbal attack
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certify
Definition
approve
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chagrin
Definition
displeasure
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charitable
Definition
generous
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chasm
Definition

gap or big hole

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chassis
Definition
frame
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chastised
Definition
to punish or scold
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cherish
Definition
to care about very much
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choleric
Definition
irritable (bothered by something)
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circumspect
Definition
careful or cautious
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cistern
Definition
a pond or reservoir
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citadel
Definition
tower
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clammy
Definition

damp and wet

(a nervous person has _____ hands)

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clamor
Definition
a loud noise or commotion
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clash
Definition
to oppose
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coagulate
Definition
to clot or stick together (like blood does)
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coarse
Definition
thick and rough
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cobble
Definition
stones on the road (like some roads in beacon hill)
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coherent
Definition
understandable
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collusion
Definition
a secrete understanding or plot
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commercialized
Definition
to make ready to sell
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commonwealth
Definition

a political area

(________________ of Massachusetts)

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commuter
Definition
someone who travels to get to work
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compatible
Definition
getting along
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compile
Definition
to gather together
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comply
Definition
to agree to follow the rules
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composite
Definition
a mixed blend of something
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compulsory
Definition
required
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conceit
Definition

arrogance (being arrogant) - thinking you're better than everyone

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conceited
Definition
vain - only thinking about yourself
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concise
Definition
short and to the point
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concur
Definition
to agree
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condescend
Definition
to be rude to
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condone
Definition
to approve
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conducive
Definition
favorable for
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confessional
Definition
somewhere where you tell your secrets
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confined
Definition
closed in tightly ; in a cage
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conform
Definition
to adapt
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congenial
Definition
getting along
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congested
Definition
stuffed up (like when your nose is stuffed when you have a cold!)
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congregated
Definition
gathered together
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conjure
Definition
to beg or ask for
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connivance
Definition
a sneaky plot or plan
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consolidate
Definition
to combine
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contemplative
Definition
thoughtful
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contemporary
Definition
modern
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contempt
Definition
disdain or hatred
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contested
Definition
argued
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contrite
Definition
to be sorry for something
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contrivance
Definition
a tricky plan
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conveyance
Definition
a transport
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convoluted
Definition
confused
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corroboration
Definition
confirmation
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corroded
Definition
to rot or eat away ; rust
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counteract
Definition
to oppose
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counterfeit
Definition
fake
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countless
Definition
many! TOO many to count!
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cowardice
Definition

full of fear

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cram
Definition

to stuff everything in

( we are going to ____ these word in your head for this test!)

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crass
Definition
rude
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crevice
Definition
a chasm - a gap or hole
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crone
Definition
an old woman
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crony
Definition
a companion or friend
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crucial
Definition
very important
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crudely
Definition
NOT done carefully
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cultured
Definition
educated and accomplished
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cupidity
Definition
greed or strong desire
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curator
Definition
someone who takes care of a collection
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curt
Definition
rude
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cymbals
Definition

an instrument you crash together to make a loud sound

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damp
Definition
wet
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dawdle
Definition
to waste time, idle, to move slowly (BIGHELLONARE)
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dazzling
Definition
sparkling
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dearth
Definition
poverty
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debris
Definition
the remains of anything broken down or destroyed; ruins; rubble (detriti, rottami, quello che resta dopo, ad esempio, avere distrutto un palazzo)
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debunk
Definition
expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas; (RIDIMENSIONARE)
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decay
Definition
todeclineinexcellence,prosperity,health,etc.;deteriorate (DECADERE, diventare peggio)
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deceit
Definition
to trick or lie to some one
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deceive
Definition
betray
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deceiving (deceipt, deceived)
Definition
to mislead by a false appearance or statement; delude: 9INGANNARE, illudere)
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deception
Definition
see deceive
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deceptive
Definition
dishonest
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deciphering
Definition
to discover the meaning (DECIFRARE)
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decree
Definition
law
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deed
Definition
an exploit or achievement; feat (una cosa FATTA)
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deface
Definition
disfigure (SFIGURARE, pensa a togliere la faccia)
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defective
Definition
having a defector flaw; faulty; imperfect (DIFETTOSO)
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defile
Definition
to abuse
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degrade
Definition
see demote
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deject (dejected)
Definition
to depress the spirits of; dispirit; dishearten (SCORAGGIARE)
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dejection
Definition
depression
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delectable
Definition
delightful; highly pleasing; enjoyable
(viene da DILETTO, una cosa piacevole)
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deliberately
Definition
carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional (FATTO DI PORPOSITO, intenzionalmente)
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demoted
Definition
to reduce to a lower grade, rank, class, or position (DEGRADARE)
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demure
Definition
characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved (modesto, riservato)
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deport
Definition
kick out of the country
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deprecating
Definition
to express earnest disapproval (considerare un getso DEPRECHEVOLE vuol dire consideralo negativissimo)
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derelict
Definition
a person abandoned by the societ (un DERELITTO)
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desecrate
Definition
to destroy something that is special
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desecrate
Definition
DISSACRATO
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desist
Definition
to cease, as from some action or proceeding; stop. (DESISTERE, abbondare, rinunciare, smettere)
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desolate
Definition
solitary, lonely, dishearted(DESOLATA)
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despair
Definition
intense sadness
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despondent
Definition
having no hope
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despondent
Definition
feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, discouragement, or gloom: (ABBATTUTO, SCORAGGIATO)
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despot
Definition
tyrant, oppressor (DESPOTA e' uno che governa con un potere illimitato, come un tiranno)
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destituite
Definition
without means of subsistence (che non ha di che vivere, INDIGENTE)
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detain
Definition
to keep under restraint or in custody, to delay (DETENERE ad esempio in prigione)
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deter
Definition
to prevent; check; arrest (anche noi diciamo di una cosa che frena che e' un DETERRENTE)
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detrimental
Definition
damaging, harmful (che va a DETRIMENTO, cioe' che danneggia)
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deviation
Definition
weighed or considered; studied; intentional (DEVIAZIONE, allontanarsi dalla regola, dalla media)
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devise
Definition
excogitate, formulate, forge, invent (escogitare, inventare)
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devoid
Definition
to deplete or strip of some quality or substance:(PRIVARE am anche privo, mancante)
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dexterity
Definition
skill or adroitness in using the hands or body; agility.
(DESTREZZA, essere molto abili)
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diffidence
Definition
lack of self confidence (INSICUREZZA)
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digress
Definition
to deviate or wander away from the main topic or purpose in speaking or writing; depart from the principal lineof argument, plot, study,
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diheartened
Definition
SCORAGGIATO
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dilettante
Definition
DILETTANTE come opposto ad un professionista. il dilettante fa le cose per hobby
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din
Definition
a loud noise
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disavow (disa+vow)
Definition
to disclaim knowledge of, connection with, or responsibility for; disown; repudiate: (DISCONOSCERE< SCONFESSARe)
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discerning
Definition
showing good or outstanding judgment and understandin (una persona che DISCERNE e' una persona che capisce a fondo una situazione)
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discordance
Definition
see discordant
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discordant
Definition
not getting along[image]
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discredit
Definition
to give no credence to; disbelieve (NON DARE CREDITO, fiducia)
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disdain
Definition
to think unworthy of notice, response; scorn, (DISDEGNARE, cioe' non dare la propria considerazione)
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disdainful
Definition

hateful

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dismantle (dis+mantle)
Definition
to disassemble or pull down; take apart:(SMANTELLARE, smontare)
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disorder
Definition
in need
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dispensary
Definition
un luogo dove le cose vengono DISPENSATE, distribuite
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displace (dis+place)
Definition
to move or put out of the usual or proper place (RILOCARE, mettere da un altra parte)
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dispute
Definition
to argue or debate about; discuss
(DISPUTARE, discutere)
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disputed
Definition
argue
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dissolve
Definition
to melt. to undo (DISSOLVERE che vuol dire sciogliere)
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dissonance
Definition
inharmonious or harsh sound; discord; cacophony; disagreement (DISSONANZA, due suoni che non vanno bene insieme, oppure due idee non d'accordo)
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distasteful
Definition
unpleasent
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distraught
Definition
really upset
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distress
Definition
great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
(grande STRESS, angoscia)
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divine
Definition
DIVINO
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docile
Definition
sweet and calm
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dogged
Definition
persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious (ACCANITO!!! pensa al cane, viene proprio da li!)
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domicile
Definition
il DOMICILIO, il tuo e' 56 West Cedar!!!
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douse
Definition
drench, exstinguish (SPEGNERE, GETTARE ACQUA SU)
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dowdy
Definition
not neat or tidy; shabby.
(TRASANDATO, non in ordine , ad esempio, nel modo di vestire)
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dreary
Definition
dark and gloomy
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drivel
Definition
to let saliva flow from the mouth or mucus from the nose; slaver; to talk childishly or idiotically.
(SBAVARE e...)
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drooping
Definition
decline
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ductile
Definition
able to undergo change of form without breaking, malleable (DUTTILE acui si puo' dare forma, malleabile)
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ease
Definition
comfort (essere a proprio agio, senza problemi, rilassati)
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ebb
Definition
to fade away (diminuire; ritirarsi, ad esempio come l'alta marea)
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egress
Definition
exit o to go out (ricordati e' il contrario di Ingresso!)
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elated
Definition
exultant, high in spirit
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elite
Definition
best, first-class
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eloquent
Definition
having a skillful way with words
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elucidations
Definition
explications ( in Italiano DELUCIDAZIONI, spiegazioni, chiarimenti)
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elude
Definition
to escape
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elusive
Definition
always escaping
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emaciated
Definition
skinny - not healthy
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embed
Definition
to incorporate or contain as an essential part or characteristic
(incorporare)
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eminent
Definition
very important; famous
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empathic
Definition
understanding
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emulate
Definition
to copy
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enamor
Definition
attract, appeal, charm, captivate ( riconosci en-AMOR= quindi AMORE, fare innamorare, affascinare)
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encumber
Definition
restrict, confine, bound
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endeavor
Definition
try, seek, attempt, essay
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endorse
Definition
to approve, support, or sustain
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endure
Definition
to survive hardship or troubles
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enfold
Definition
to embrace or hug
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engrave
Definition
print, affect, impress (incidere)
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engrossing
Definition
absorbing,interesting, fascinating, gripping (che assorbe completamente l'attenzione)
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engrossing
Definition
absorbing,interesting, fascinating, gripping (che assorbe completamente l'attenzione)
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enhance
Definition
to improve or make better
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enmity
Definition
a feeling or condition of hostility (nota che e' simile a enemy!)
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enslave
Definition
to take someone as a slave or prisoner
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enthralling
Definition
totally fascinating - captivating
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enthralling
Definition
bewitching, captivating, enchanting,fascinating
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entrap
Definition
to capture, to catch, to set up, to frame (riconosci en-TRAP= intrappolare!)
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envious
Definition
jealous
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envy
Definition
jealousy
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ephemeral
Definition
lasting a very short time; transitory;fleeting, evanescent, transient, momentary, brief.
Term
equable
Definition
good natured; placid (placido, calmo, serafico, tranquillo e buono)
Term
equanimity
Definition
calm confidence
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equine
Definition
of,pertaining to,orresembling a horse
(anche in Italiano si dice equino,)
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equitable
Definition
just, honest, fair
(giusto, corretto, misurato)
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erect
Definition
to build; to construct; to be vertical (ti ricordi: uomo eretto! ma anche un edificio eretto, cioe' costruito)
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erratic
Definition
unpredictable, unstable, capricious.
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erroneous
Definition
wrong
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escort
Definition
accompany (scortare, accompagnare)
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esoteric
Definition
mysterious (difficile da capire, misterioso)
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esteem
Definition
to idolize
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ethnic
Definition
having to do with different cultures and countries
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etiquette
Definition
decorum; propriety (buone maniere; anche in It. si dice l'etichetta)
Term
eulogy
Definition
a speech written after someone dies
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exacerbate
Definition
to make worse
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exempt
Definition
free from responsibility
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exhaustive
Definition
thorough - complete from A -> Z
Term
exhilarated
Definition
totally excited
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exhilarating
Definition
to make cheerful or merri (esilarante, che fa ridere, super allegro)
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exiled
Definition
expel, throw out, kick out (esilio, mandato fuori dalla propria patria...come in Terranova!!)
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exorbitant
Definition
highly excessive (assolutamente esagerato, esorbitante)
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exorcist
Definition
uno che toglie gli spiriti maligni
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expedient
Definition
a means to an end (un espediente' una soluzione intelligente per arrivare ad un risultato)
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expedite
Definition
to speed up the progress of; hasten 9anche in It. si dice "spedito" per dire veloce)
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explicate
Definition
to clarify
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extant
Definition
in existence
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extensive
Definition
broad; comprehensive (vuol dire , ad esempio, che include tutti gli aspetti di un problema; oppure un corso intensivo)
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extent
Definition
the limit or duration
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extenuating
Definition
mitigate; palliate (come in It, sono le "attenuanti", cioe' condizioni che rendono meno grave un fatto)
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extinguish
Definition
to put out a fire
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extol
Definition
to praise
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extreme
Definition
the ultimate - maximum intesity
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extremity
Definition
the limit
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extroverted
Definition
congenial - friendly - talkative
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facade
Definition
a superficial appearance or illusion of something (di FACCIATA, solo in apparenza)
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facsimile
Definition
an exact copy
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failed
Definition
to lose strength or vigor;to be unsuccessful in the performance
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fallacy
Definition
deceptive, misleading (una cosa fallace e' una cosa che e' sbagliata, con erori)
Term
fallacy
Definition
deceptive, misleading (una cosa fallace e' una cosa che e' sbagliata, con erori)
Term
fallacy
Definition
deceptive, misleading (una cosa fallace e' una cosa che e' sbagliata, con erori)
Term
falter
Definition
hesitate; stumble
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famished
Definition
extremely hungry (riconosci fami-shed = con fame!)
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fanatic
Definition
FANATICO (tu sei fanatica del Milan!!!)
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fatalistic
Definition
the acceptance of all things and events as inevitable (anche in It. FATALISTA, uno che accetta il proprio destino, il fato)
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fathom
Definition
to measure the depth ;to penetrate to the truth of (in It. SCANDAGLIARE che vuol dire sia misurare la profondita' o anche capire a fondo, nei minimi dettagli)
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fatigue
Definition
to tire (stancante, riconosci FATICA)
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fattening
Definition
to make FAT, to enrich
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feared
Definition
temuto (ricosci FEAR)
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feasible
Definition
possible,executable, practicable, viable, workable
(come in It. FATTIBILE, che si puo' fare)
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feat
Definition
a notable achievement (una grande impresa, una prodezza!)
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feign
Definition
to make believe; pretend (fare finta; simulare)
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felon
Definition
wicked; malicious; treacherous.
(unoo che commette atti cattivi)
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fervor
Definition
great warmth and earnestness of feeling (FERVORE: grande passione)
Term
fetch
Definition
to go and bring back (come il cane che riporta l'osso); to cause to come (come chiamare il dottore)(PRENDERE, ANDARE A PRENDERE)
Term
fetters
Definition
anything that restrains or confines
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fictitious
Definition
created by the imagination;not genuine; false (come in It. FITTIZIO, finot, falso,)
Term
fierceness
Definition
riconosci fierce-ness= essere fierce=violento
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filament
Definition
a very fine thread or threadlike structure;a fiber or fibril (un FILAMENTO)
Term
finicky
Definition
excessively particular or fastidious; difficult to please; fussy
Term
flagrant
Definition
obvious, evident (come in IT, FLAGRANTE, cioe' evidente, ovvio)
Term
flamboyant
Definition
strikingly bold or brilliant; showy (riconosci fiammeggiante, flam)
Term
flee
Definition
ro tun away (volare via)
Term
fleet
Definition
a large group of airplanes, automobiles, etc., moving or operating together.
(FLOTTA)
Term
flighty
Definition
flyaway, head-in-the-clouds, frivolous ( riconosci flight-y= volante, spensierato,)
Term
flimsy
Definition
insignificant, weak, thin (fragile, debole, frivolo)
Term
fling
Definition
get rid, remove, throw
Term
florid
Definition
healthy, ruddy (anche in It. FLORIDO, cioe' che sta bene, che e' pieno di vita e di salute)
Term
fluster
Definition
upset, bewilder, disconcert, disturb
Term
foam
Definition
effervesce, sparkle, form bubbles
(SCHIUMA)
Term
foment
Definition
provoke, stimulate (come in It. FOMENTARE,ad esempio spingere uno a fare qualcosa)
Term
forceful
Definition
full of force; powerful; vigorous
Term
foregone
Definition
that has gonebefore; previous; past.
predetermined (PREVISTO)
Term
foresee (fore+see)
Definition
to have prescience of; to know in advance; foreknow (pPREVEDERE)
Term
forged
Definition
counterfeit, imitative
Term
formative
Definition
giving form or shape; pertaining to formation or development (come in IT. FORMATIVO, ad esempio una esperienza che iinsegna e' formativa)
Term
formidable
Definition
.of great strength; forceful; powerful (come in It. FORMIDABILE)
Term
forswear (for +swear)
Definition
to deny vehemently or under oath (SPERGIURARE)
Term
fort
Definition
fortress; fortification.
(un Forte, un fortino)
Term
fowl
Definition
the flesh or meat of a domestic fowl. (carne di pollo o tacchino)
Term
frail
Definition
fragile; imperfect;weak;fleeble
Term
frantic
Definition
overwrought, agitated, frenzied, distraught
Term
fraud
Definition
deceit, trickery (FRODE; imbroglio)
Term
frenetic
Definition
agitated, frantic (come in It. FRENETICO, quando fai tutto ad un ritmo velocissimo, frenetico)
Term
frenzy
Definition
extreme mental agitation; wild excitement or derangement (FRENESIA)
Term
fretful
Definition
tense, worried; annoyied
Term
frisky
Definition
lively; frolicsome; playful.
(vivace; saltellante)
Term
frivolous
Definition
characterized by lack of seriousness or sense (FRIVOLO, leggere, non importante, superficiale)
Term
frock
Definition
a loose outer garment worn by peasants and workers; smock.
(VESTITO, tonaca)
Term
ful some (ful+some)
Definition
excessive or insincere, esp in an offensive or distasteful way (ESAGERATO)
Term
fumble
Definition
to try in aclumsy way (annaspare)
Term
functioning
Definition
working; operating (FUNZIONANTE)
Term
fury
Definition
unrestrained or violent anger, rage, passion (come in It FURIA)
Term
fuss
Definition
an excessive display of anxious attention or activity;.a complaint or protest, especially about something relatively unimportant.
(confusione ma anche smancerie)
Term
futile
Definition
useless (futile, completamente inutile)
Term
gainful (gain+ful)
Definition
profitable; lucrative (con profitto)
Term
gainsay
Definition
to deny, dispute, or contradict.
(Contraddire, negare quello che dice un altro)
Term
gape
Definition
to open as a gap; split or become open wide (restare a bocca aperta)
Term
garble
Definition
to confuse unintentionally or ignorantly; jumble (confondere, travisare, capire male)
Term
gargantuan
Definition
gigantic; enormous; colossal (enorme)
Term
gaseous
Definition
come il GAS!
Term
gauche
Definition
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or acuteness; awkward; crude; tactless (GOFFO, maldestro)
Term
ghastly
Definition
shockingly frightful or dreadful; horrible, terrbile (ORRIBILE< SPAVENTOSO< CHE SEMBRA UN FANTASMA)
Term
glib
Definition
readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely (sciolot, fluente)
Term
glorify
Definition
to make glorious; (glorificare, rendere gloria)
Term
glower
Definition
to look or stare with sullen dislike, discontent, or anger (guardare storto)
Term
gluttonous
Definition
greedy; insatiable.
, voracious (VORACE, GHIOTTONE)
Term
gnarled
Definition
knotted; knotty (NODOSO, non diretto)
Term
gnawing
Definition
chweing, masticating, erodeing, consuming (ROSICCHIARE)
Term
goad
Definition
to prod, incite (incitare)
Term
gorge
Definition
a small canyon
Term
graciousness
Definition
pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
(essere aggraziati, gentili, generosi)
Term
gratuitus
Definition
being without apparent reason, cause, or justification (gratuito oltre gratis vuol dire senza ragione)
Term
greet
Definition
to welcome, to meet or receive (ricordati i greetings, i saluti)
Term
gregarious
Definition
social (uno che sta bene in mezzo alla gente)
Term
gregarious
Definition
social (uno che sta bene in mezzo alla gente)
Term
gregarious
Definition
social (uno che sta bene in mezzo alla gente)
Term
grieve
Definition
to feel griefor great sorrow (affliggersi, addolorarsi)
Term
gruesome (grue+some)
Definition
causing great horror; horribly repugnant; causing problem (ORRIBILE)
Term
gruff
Definition
low and harsh;rough, brusque, or surly(BURBERO,rauco)
Term
guileless (guile=less)
Definition
free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank (INGENUO)
Term
gullible
Definition
easily deceived or cheated.
(Giulivo, stupidotto ricorda l;OCA GIULIVA!!)
Term
gurney
Definition
barella
Term
gusty
Definition
stormy (burrascoso)
Term
gypsies
Definition
ZINGARO
Term
gyrate
Definition
to move in a circle or spiral, or around a fixed point; whirl.
(GIRARE)
Term
hackneyed
Definition
made commonplace or trite; stale; banal
(trito e ritrito, banale)
Term
hag
Definition
witch (strega, vecchiaccia!!)
Term
haggling
Definition
bargain (contarttazione)
Term
hallow
Definition
to make holy; sanctify; consecrate.
or to consider holy (santificare, venerare)
Term
halt
Definition
ALT!!!
Term
hamlet
Definition
a small village (paesello)
Term
hamper
Definition
to hold back; hinder; impede (impedire)
Term
handy
Definition
covenient, useful; capable qith habds (ricordati di giustino aggiusta tutto, handy man!)
Term
haphazard
Definition
characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless.
9a casaccio)
Term
hapless
Definition
unlucky; luckless; unfortunate.
(sfortunato)
Term
hardy
Definition
bold or daring; courageous (resistente, duro, robusto)
Term
haste
hastly
hasten
Definition
speed, celerity,hurry
with haste
hurried (di FRETTA)
Term
hatred
Definition
hate,detestetion, animosity (odio, animosita')
Term
haughtily
Definition
disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: (arrogante)
Term
haughtiness
Definition
disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious (Arroganza)
Term
hearty (heart+y)
Definition
warm hearted; completely devoted, exhuberant (di CUORE, con passione sia nel bene che nel male)
Term
heightened (heigh+tened)
Definition
to make higher, stronger, larger (ACCRESCERE< AUMENTARE)
Term
henchman
Definition
someone who assists in a plot (complice)
Term
heretic
Definition
anyone who does not conform to an established attitude, doctrine, or principle (un ERETICO e' uno che e' in contriddizione con le regole generalmente accettate)
Term
heritage
Definition
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition; "a heritage of freedom, or inheritance (eredita')
Term
hermit
Definition
any person living in seclusion; recluse (un eremita e' una persona che vive in solitudine)
Term
hiatus
Definition
a breakor interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, (interuzione, lacuna)
Term
hideous
Definition
horrible, repulsive, very ugly (orrendo)
Term
highbrow
Definition
a person of superior intellectual interests and tastes (intellettuale ma anche in senso ironico "intellettualoide")
Term
highwayman (highway+man)
Definition
persona che lavora nelle highway
Term
hilarity
Definition
cheerfulness; merriment; mirthfulness.
(ilarita', allegria)
Term
hinder
Definition
to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede
Term
hindrance (da Hinder)
Definition
an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like (impedimento)
Term
homage
Definition
respect or reverence paid or rendered (rendere un OMAGGIO)
Term
homely
Definition
comfy, unattractive (casalingo, modesto, da casa)
Term
hubbub
Definition
a loud, confused noise, as of many voices:; uproar;tumutl (confusione, baraonda, tumulto)
Term
humane
Definition
characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed (UMANO!!)
Term
humanist
Definition
human-centred (umanista, uno che studia per esempio letteratura, filosofia)
Term
humble
Definition
UMILE
Term
humility
Definition
UMILTA'!
Term
hurtfully (hurt+fully)
Definition
causing hurtor injury; injurious; harmful.
Term
hydrometer
Definition
metro per l'acqua
Term
hyperbole
Definition
obvious and intentional exaggeration.
(anche in italiano si dice iperbolico quando vuoi dire una cosa esagerata)
Term
hypotethical
Definition
assumed by hypothesis; supposed (per ipotesi, ipotetico)
Term
ignoble
Definition
of low grade or quality; inferior, not noble (IGNOBILE)
Term
illiterate
Definition
una persona che non ha studiato
Term
imbued
Definition
to impregnate, to saturate (IMBEVUTO, impreganto, saturato)
Term
impart gradually
Definition
to give gradually
Term
impassive
Definition
without emotion (IMPASSIBILE)
Term
impending
Definition
about to happen; imminent: (IIMINENTE, che sta per arrivare tra poco)
Term
imperative
Definition
absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable (IMPERATIVO, asoolutamente necessario)
Term
imperious
Definition
domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing;imperative; urgent (IMPERIOSO o IMPERATIVO)
Term
implacable
Definition
not to be appeased, mollified, or pacified; inexorable:(IMPLACABILE)
Term
impose
Definition
to put or set by or as if by authority (IMPORRE con l'autorita')
Term
impotent
Definition
not potent; lacking power or ability.
Term
impressively (impressive+ly)
Definition
having the ability to impressthe mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable (in modo incredibile)
Term
impulsive
Definition
without forethought, without thinking (IMPULSIVO, che agisce secondo gli impulsi, senza ragionare)
Term
inalienable
Definition
not alienable; not transferable to another or capable of being repudiated (INALIENABILE che non si puo' separare, che npn si puo' vendere per esempio)
Term
inanimate (not animate)
Definition
lifeless (senza vita)
Term
inarticulate
Definition
not fully expressed or expressible (semplice, NON ARTICOLATO)
Term
inaugurate
Definition
innitiate; begin; commence (INAUGURARE)
Term
inborn (in+born)
Definition
inbred, inherent, natural, native, congenital, inherited, hereditary, innate (INNATO, natirale)
Term
incensed
Definition
given homage and praize (viene da INCENSO ma vuol dire rendere omaggio ad una persona)
Term
incessant
Definition
continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending: (INCESSANTE, che non si ferma mai)
Term
incisive
Definition
remarkably clear and direct; sharp; keen; acute (INCISIVO che incide ma anche che e' efficace, astuto)
Term
inclement
Definition
harsh, stormy (si dice del tempo brutto che e' INCLEMENTE)
Term
incompatible (not compatible)
Definition
contrary, discordant (INCOMPATIBILE, che non possono stare insieme)
Term
inconsequential
Definition
of little or no importance; insignificant; trivial.
not logical (NON IMPORTANTE ma anche ILLOGICO)
Term
inconvenience
Definition
an inconvenientcircumstance or thing; something that causes discomfort, trouble, etc (INCONVENIENTE, una complicazione)
Term
increment
Definition
something added or gained; addition; increase. (INCREMENTO)
Term
incremental (da increment)
Definition
see increment
Term
incriminating
Definition
to accuse of or present proof of a crimeor fault (che INCRIMINA, cioe' un fatto che prova la colpevolezza)
Term
indecent
Definition
improper, vulguar, with no taste (INDECENTE, non accettabile)
Term
indignant
Definition
feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base (OFFENSIVO)
Term
indistinct
Definition
not clearly marked or defined (NON DISTINGUIBILE, non facilmente riconoscibile)
Term
industrialist
Definition
un INDUSTRIALE, una persona che posseide una industria
Term
industrious
Definition
working energetically and devotedly; hard-working; diligent (INDUSTRIOSO, una persona che si da molto da fare)
Term
ineptitude (being not apt)
Definition
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
(incapace, ESSERE NON ATTI a fare qualcosa)
Term
inert
Definition
inactiveorsluggishbyhabitornature.
(INERTE, che non si muove)
Term
inevitable
Definition
re to occur, happen, or come; unalterable: (INEVITABILE, che non puo' essere evitato)
Term
inextricable
Definition
incapable of being disentangled, undone, loosed, or solved, hopelessly complicated: (NON DISTRICABILE, che non puo' essere capito, sun mistero che non puo' esser svelato)
Term
infamous (not famous)
Definition
not popular, having a bad reputation
Term
infatuated
Definition
INFATUATO cioe' un pochino innamorato
Term
infect
Definition
to affect or contaminate (INFETTARE, contaminare)
Term
infer
Definition
INFERIRE (come in tutti i problemi di matematica, dudrre conclusioni dai dati disponibili0
Term
inferior
Definition
INFERIORE!
Term
infirm
Definition
feeble or weak in body or health (INFERMO)
Term
infirmary
Definition
INFERMERIA
Term
ingenuity
Definition
the quality of being cleverly inventive or resourceful; inventiveness (vuol dire essere INGEGNOSI, pieni di risorse)
Term
ingrate
Definition
an ungratefulperson.
(NON GRATO, non riconoscente)
Term
inhibit
Definition
to prohibit; forbid.
(INIBIRE)
Term
inimical
Definition
unfriendly; hostile
Term
injurious
Definition
harmful; insulting (ingiurioso che puo' volere dire o pche ha prodotto danni oppure che e' offensivo)
Term
innate
Definition
vedi inborn
Term
inopportune(not opportune)
Definition
not opportune; inappropriate; inconvenient; untimely or unseasonable (INOPPORTUNO, non appropriato)
Term
inpt (not apt)
Definition
see ineptitude
Term
inquire (da cui deeriva inquisitive)
Definition
INDAGARE, FARE DOMANDE
Term
inquisitive
Definition
given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious (uno CURIOSO che INDAGA e fa domande)
Term
inscribe
Definition
to write, print, mark, or engrave
Term
insecticide
Definition
INSETTICIDA, ANTIZANZARE
Term
insincere
Definition
not sincere; not honest in the expressionof actual feeling; hypocritical. (NON SINCERO, faslo, costruito)
Term
insinuate
Definition
to instill or infuse subtly or artfully, as into the mind, to suggest sbutly (INSINUARE, mettere in testa in modo subdolo)
Term
insomniac
Definition
a person who suffers from insomnia, the inability, especially when chronic, to obtain sufficient sleep, through difficulty in falling or staying asleep (INSONNE)
Term
instigate
Definition
to urge, provoke, or incite to some action or course: (ISTIGARE cioe' spingere qualcuno a fare qualcosa)
Term
instill
Definition
to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings; insinuate; inject (instillare)
Term
insufferable
Definition
not to be endured; intolerable; unbearable (CHE NON SI PUO" SOFFRIRE)
Term
insular
Definition
narrow minded (viene da ISOLA perche' gli abitanti dell'isola vivono in un posto limitato)
Term
insulate
Definition
to place in an isolated situation or condition; segregate (ISOLARE)
Term
insurgengy
Definition
rebellion (INSORGERE, ribellione)
Term
intact
Definition
INTATTO (non toccato)
Term
intangible
Definition
not tangible; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, as incorporeal or immaterial things; impalpable.
(INTANGIBILE che non puo' essere toccato)
Term
intermittently
Definition
alternately functioning and not functioning or alternately functioning properly and improperly 9ti ricordi?? che va e che viene, INTERMITTENTE, a intervalli irregolari)
Term
intimate
Definition
very private; closely personal: (INTIMO, personale)
Term
intoxicating
Definition
INTOSSICANTE
Term
intricate
Definition
complex; complicated; hard to understand, work, or make (INTRICATO, complicato)
Term
intrigue
Definition
appeal strongly, captivate (INTRIGARE, cioe' affascinare profondamente)
Term
introverted
Definition
a shy person (INTROVERSO, una persona che non svela i suoi sentimenti)
Term
intuition
Definition
the quality or ability of having such direct perception or quick insight.
(INTUIZIONE)
Term
invaluable
Definition
priceless (NON VALUTABILE da quanto e' prezioso, di inestimabile valore)
Term
inventive
Definition
imaginative, creative (una persona con capacit' di inventare, di immaginare)
Term
inversione
Definition
the act of turning inside out ricordati INVERTIRE la rotta, cioe' fare una inversione di rotta)
Term
invigorated
Definition
filled with life and energy; energized (INVIGORITO, con aumentato vigore, cioe' con piu' forza)
Term
irate
Definition
angry; enraged: (ADIRATO, arrabbiato con IRA)
Term
ire
Definition
IRA (intense anger)
Term
irk
Definition
to irritate, annoy, or exasperate (Irritare, esasperare, tiare scemi!)
Term
irony
Definition
IRONIA
Term
itinerant
Definition
travelling form place to place
Term
itinerary (da itinerant)
Definition
ricordati itenerario del viagiio+ tutte le tappe e gli spostamenti del viaggio
Term
jocular
Definition
given to, characterized by, intended for, or suited to jokingor jesting; waggish; facetious (giocoso)
Term
joggle
Definition
to shake slightly
Term
jollity
Definition
to be jolly, happy!!
Term
jovial
Definition
GIOVIALE, allegro
Term
jubilation
Definition
a feeling of or the expressionof joy or exultation
Term
judiciary
Definition
dei giudici
Term
jumble
Definition
to confuse mentally; muddle.
(fare confusione , essere confuso mentalmente)
Term
juror
Definition
un giurato, un membro della giuria nei processi in tribunale
Term
juxtapose
Definition
metere di fianco
Term
keenness (keen+ness)
Definition
acuity, acuteness, sharpness, avidity, avidness
Term
knack
Definition
aptness, facility, dexterity
Term
knotted
Definition
ricordati i nodi marinari!! ANNODATO
Term
labor
Definition
LAVORO
Term
lace
lacy
Definition
PIZZO, MERLETTO
lacelike
Term
lackadaisical
Definition
without interest; lazy;indolent
Term
laconic
Definition
using few words; expressing much in few words; concise
Term
lame
Definition
weak; inadequate; unsatisfactory; clumsy (zoppo, magro)
Term
lapsed
Definition
expired, terminated, not more committed (scaduto, finito)
Term
larder
Definition
a room or place where food is kept; pantry
Term
lassitude
Definition
weariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc.; lack of energy; listlessness; languor (stanchezza)
Term
laudable
Definition
deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable (riconosci LODE!!)
Term
laundress
Definition
a woman whose work is the washing and ironing of clothes, linens, etc (riconosci LAUNDRY)
Term
laurels
Definition
to honor with marks of distinct (sono gli allori e come in It si dice mettere sugli allori per dire di riconoscre un grande premio o stima ad una persona)
Term
lavender
Definition
e' proprio la lavanda, quel fiorellino violetto
Term
lavish
Definition
lavish, munificent, overgenerous, too-generous, unsparing, unstinted, unstinting
(lauto, sprecone, troppo generoso)
Term
lax
Definition
negligent, floppy (negligent, molle, trasandato)
Term
leafy
Definition
leaflike; foliaceous; with many leafs
Term
leery
Definition
mistrustful, suspicious, untrusting, wary,distrustful (Sospettoso)
Term
legality
Definition
the state or quality of being in conformity with the law; lawfulness.
ULEGALITA')
Term
legislatore
Definition
a person who gives or makes laws (anche in IT. LEGISLATORE, che fa le leggi)
Term
lenient;leniency
Definition
agreeably tolerant; permissive; indulgent
Term
lethal
Definition
deadly; made to cause death (come in It. LETALE)
Term
lethargic
Definition
the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic,
or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity. (ricorda degli animali che vanno in LETARGO)
Term
liable
Definition
responsible (in It. si dice passibile)
Term
limp
Definition
to progress slowly and with great difficulty (zoppicare, andare avanti piano e con difficolta')
Term
limpid
Definition
clear, lucid, pellucid (anche in It. LIMPIDO)
Term
lingering
Definition
to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected (rimanere, indugiare)
Term
lithe
Definition
bending readily; pliant; limber; supple; flexible 9come il corpo di una ballerina, flessuoso)
Term
litigant
Definition
a person engaged in a lawsuit.
(riconosci LITIGARE!)
Term
locomotion
Definition
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Term
loot
Definition
steal, plunder (rubare)
Term
lucrative
Definition
profitable; moneymaking; remunerative (che fa guadagnare, lucro=guadagno=profitto)
Term
lugubrious
Definition
mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner
Term
lull
Definition
calm, calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, lull, still

(ricordati la LULLABY!)
Term
lumberman
Definition
a person who deals in lumber.(BOSCAIOLO)
Term
lump
lumpy
Definition
an aggregation, collection, or mass
chunky, unshapely
Term
luscious
Definition
highly pleasing to the taste or smell; luxorious
Term
lustful
Definition
full of or motivated by lust, greed, or the like
Term
luxurious
Definition
excessively ornate; overelaborate
Term
lyrical
Definition
of poetry
Term
madding
Definition
acting madly or senselessly; insane; frenzied; making mad (fare impazzire o impazzito)
Term
magnanimity
Definition
the quality of being magnanimous.
Term
magnate
Definition
a person of great influence, importance, or standing in a particular enterprise, field of business
Term
maladroit
Definition
lacking in adroitness; unskillful; awkward; bungling; tactless (MALDESTRO)
Term
malady
Definition
MALATTIA
Term
malefactor (male+factor)
Definition
a person who violates the law; criminal.
(uno che fa il male)
Term
malice
Definition
ill will, spite, spitefulness; animosity, enmity; malevolence; venom, hate, hatred; bitterness, rancor
Term
malinger
Definition
to pretend illness, especially in order to shirk one's duty, avoid work, etc.
Term
malleable
Definition
tractable; adaptable;ductile (MALLEABILE, che si puo' plasmare, forgiare)
Term
malodorous (male+odorous)
Definition
with a bad smell
Term
malpractitioner (mal+practitioner)
Definition
any improper, negligent practice; misconduct or misuse.
Term
man servant (man+servant)
Definition
a male servant, especially a valet(maggiordomo)
Term
manacles
Definition
handcuff (le MANETTE)
Term
mangle
Definition
to mutilate, to mar
Term
mar
Definition
impair, spoil, scar (mutilare, distruggere)
Term
marvelous
Definition
MERAVIGLIOSO
Term
maudlin
Definition
tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental
Term
mawkish
Definition
characterized by sickly sentimentality; weakly emotional; maudlin (sdolcinato)
Term
meager
Definition
deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; scanty; inadequate (MAGRO)
Term
meddling
Definition
interfering officiously and unwantedly (impicciarsi, intromettersi)
Term
meditative
Definition
given to, characterized by, or indicative of meditation; contemplative.
(come in It. da MEDITARE, riflettere a fondo)
Term
melancholy
Definition
a gloomy state of mind (essere melancolici, ad esempio quando si ha malinconia)
Term
merge
Definition
to combine; to blend (fondere)
Term
merriment (merri+ment)
Definition
cheerful or joyful gaiety; mirth; hilarity; laughter (ALLEGRIA)
Term
metamorphosis
Definition
any complete change in appearance, character, circumstances, (TRASFORMAZIONE)
Term
meticulously
Definition
taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough (METICOLOSAMENTE, facendo attenzioneai minimi dettagli)
Term
mettle
Definition
courage and fortitude:
Term
milestone
Definition
a significant point, event, stage(PIETRA MILIARe, perche' gli antichi romani segnava con una pietra ogni miglio nelle strade)
Term
mince
Definition
to cut or chop into very small pieces (TRITARE)
mitigate
Term
minutiae
Definition
precise details; small or trifling matters
Term
mired
Definition
to sink in mire or mud; stick (IMPANTANATO)
Term
misanthrope
Definition
a hater of humankind
Term
mischievous
Definition
maliciously or playfully annoying. (MESCHINO)
Term
misused (mis+used)
Definition
used wrongly or improprtly (usato male)
Term
mitigate
Definition
to make less severe; to lesse (come MITIGARE)
Term
mollify
Definition
to soften in feeling or temper (rendere molle, ammorbidire)
Term
monasteries
Definition
MONASTERI (dove stanno i monaci)
Term
monotnonous
Definition
MONOTONO
Term
morbid
Definition
suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude (MORBOSO, malsano, malato, patologico)
Term
morose
Definition
gloomily or sullenly ill-humored (cupo, imbronciato)
Term
mound
Definition
COLLINETTA
Term
mousy (mouse+y)
Definition
infested with mouse (come la mia cucina!!); quiet; noiseless
Term
multicolored (multi+colored)
Definition
of several or many colors.
Term
multifaceted (multi+faceted)
Definition
having many facets,aspects,sides.
Term
mundane
Definition
common; ordinary; pertaining to the dayly material life (ordinario, banale)
Term
murky
Definition
dark; gloomy; confused;unclear (OSCURO, tenebroso)
Term
mutable
mutability
Definition
constantly changing; fickle or inconstant (MUTEVOLE, che cambia)
Term
mutilate
Definition
mar, mangle
Term
myopic
Definition
shortsighted; aunable to see far (come me, sono miope!!)
Term
narrated (to narrate)
Definition
to relate or recount events (NARRARE, RACCONTARE)
Term
needy (need+y)
Definition
in a condition of needor want; poverty-stricken; impoverished; extremely poor; destitute.
(BISOGNOSO)
Term
nefarious
Definition
extremely wicked or villainous; iniquitous (MALVAGIO, abominevole)
Term
neophyte
Definition
beginner (neofita)
Term
nib
Definition
the writing point of a pen
Term
nobility
Definition
nobleness of mind, character, or spirit; exalted moral excellence.
(NOBILTA')
Term
noisome
Definition
harmful or injurious to health; noxious.
(Disgustoso, puzzolente)
Term
non partisan (non+partisan)
Definition
objective;unbiased (imparziale, che non sta per una parte)
Term
nonchalance
Definition
the state or quality of being nonchalant; cool indifference or lack of concern; casualness.
Term
nosegay
Definition
a small bunch of flowers; bouquet; posy
Term
notorious
Definition
notable, renowned, celebrated, prominent, conspicuous, famous, widely known. (FAMOSO; NOTORIO)
Term
novice
Definition
a person who is new to the circumstances, work (novizio)
Term
obdurate
Definition
stubborn (ostinato)
Term
obliterated
Definition
destryied completely (ma ricordati che i biglietti del treno si devono obliterare, cioe' mettere dentro la macchinetta che gli stacca un pzzettino)
Term
obscene
Definition
indecent; depraved;immoral (osceno)
Term
obsequious
Definition
characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning; obedient
Term
obstinate
Definition
mulish, obdurate, unyielding, unbending, intractable, perverse, inflexible, refractory, pertinacious, stubborn (ostinato)
Term
obtain
Definition
to get; to receive; to prevail (Ottenere)
Term
oddity (odd+ity)
Definition
rarity, curiosity, wonder; the quality of being odd
Term
odious
Definition
detestable; hateful (ODIOSO)
Term
officious
Definition
objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome (invadenete)
Term
omen
Definition
prediction, presage, forecast (presagio)
Term
ominous
Definition
portending evil or harm; foreboding; threatening; inauspicious (Infausto;minacciosos)
Term
omniscient (omni+scient)
Definition
having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding; perceiving all things.
(colui che sa tutto)
Term
opulent
Definition
wealthy, rich, or affluent.
, abundant (Opulente)
Term
orator
Definition
a public speaker (oratore)
Term
ornery
Definition
ugly and unpleasant in dispositionor temper,stubborn (SCONTROSO)
Term
ostentatious
Definition
pretentious;showy;splashy;tastless (ostentato; pretenzioso; fatto per farsi vedere)
Term
ostracize
Definition
to exclude; to banish (ostracizzare)
Term
ottoman
Definition
e' un tipo di divanetto
Term
out fox (out+fox)
Definition
to outwit; outsmart; outmaneuver 9essere piu' furbo della volpe: vincere con astuzia)
Term
ovation
Definition
an enthusiastic public reception of a person, marked especially by loud and prolonged applause.
(ricordati la standing ovation!)
Term
overbearing (over+bearing)
Definition
pressing; dominating; squeezing (prepotente)
Term
overhaul
Definition
to pass; to overtake; to renew (Sorpassare ma anche revisionare)
Term
overweight (over+weight)
Definition
sovrappeso
Term
palatable (da palato)
Definition
tasty; savory (saporito)
Term
pantomime
Definition
act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only (fare una PANTOMIMA si usa per dire fare un dramma, recitare)
Term
paranoid
Definition
PARANOICO (uno che ha paura di tutto)
Term
parapet
Definition
PARAPETTO, ringhiera
Term
parch
Definition
to dry, to make dry (inaridire, essicare)
Term
parsimonious
Definition
frugal, stingy (PARSIMONIOSO, che spende poco)
Term
partition
Definition
a part, a cestion, separation (partizione: fare in parti ma anche una delle parti)
Term
patron
Definition
a person who supports with money, gifts, efforts (il patron del Milan e' Berlusconi)
Term
peddle
Definition
to deal out, distribute, or dispense, especially in small quantities
Term
peephole
Definition
a small holeor opening through whichto peepor look, as in a door.
(e' lo spioncino della porta, quel buchino da cui si vede che e' fuori)
Term
perfumed
Definition
PROFUMATO (with a good scent)
Term
pernicious
Definition
causing insidiousharm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful (pericoloso)
Term
perpetuity
Definition
endless (essere perpetuo, durare per sempre)
Term
perseverance
Definition
steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
(PERSERVERANZA, continuare ad avanti continuando a credere)
Term
pertinent
Definition
pertainingor relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant (PERTINENTE, rilevante)
Term
perturb
Definition
to disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; agitate.
(PERTURBARE)
Term
pessimist
Definition
PESSIMISTA
Term
petitioner
Definition
somebody who begs for a request
Term
petty
Definition
of little or no importance
Term
philantrophic
Definition
downright or absolute.
(che fa del bene agli altri ad esempio con donazioni)
Term
phobia
Definition
una FOBIa e' una paura irrazionale........pensa a me con i piccioni!!
Term
picketed
Definition
secured, fasten ,(Picchettato: durante sciperi ci sono i picchetti, gruppi di persone, che impediscono di passare, ad esempio)
Term
pied
Definition
di molti colori
Term
piety
Definition
dutiful respect or regard for God, parents (Devozione)
Term
pilmigrage
Definition
pellegrinaggio, cioe' andare a visitare un posto sacro
Term
placate
Definition
placare, rasserenare, calmare
Term
plated
Definition
to remove (anything considered superfluous or undesirable).
(CROMATO, ricoperto di uno strato di oro di argento)
Term
plumb
Definition
downright or absolute.
Term
plunder
Definition
to rob, rapine (DERUBARE devastando)
Term
poll
Definition
a sampling or collection of opinions on a subject, taken from either a selected or a randomgroup of persons, as for the purpose of analysis.
(raccolta di dati a fini statistici)
Term
ponder
Definition
to consider or weight something deeply and thoroughly (PONDERARE, vuol dire soppesare bene tutti gli elementi, considerare attentamente)
Term
porous
Definition
POROSO, con i pori, come la pelle
Term
posthumously
Definition
postumo, dopo la morte
Term
prance
Definition
saltellare
Term
predetermined
Definition
to settle or decide in advance
(PREDETERMINATO, determinato prima, tutto stabilito in anticipo)
Term
predilection
Definition
a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference (PREDILEZIONE, cioe' avere una preferenza)
Term
predominant (pre+dominant)
Definition
preponderant; prominent (predominante)
Term
preface
Definition
an introductory part (prefazione, introduzione)
Term
premonition
Definition
a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment (premonizione; presentimento)
Term
prerogatives
Definition
an exclusive right, privilege, etc., exercised by virtue of rank, office, or the like (le PRERPGATIVE sono come dei privilegi speciali)
Term
presumptuous
Definition
unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward (presuntuoso)
Term
prevail
Definition
see prevalent
Term
prism
Definition
PRISMA
Term
privileges
Definition
PRIVILEGI
Term
procrastinate
Definition
to defer action; delay (procrastinare; ritardare)
Term
prod
Definition
urge on; cause to act (STUZZICARE)
Term
prodigous
Definition
extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree (prodigioso, che sembra una magia)
Term
proletariat
Definition
PROLETARIATO e' una classe sociale delle societa' industriali come la borghesia per esemprio
Term
prolific
Definition
producing in large quantities or with great frequency; highly productive (prolifico; che fa molti frutti, moli prodotti)
Term
prone
Definition
having a natural inclination or tendency to something; disposed; liable (avere una naturale inclinazione vero qualcosa)
Term
prosaic
Definition
commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative (prosaico, banale, materiale)
Term
protean
Definition
extremely variable (MUTEVOLE, che cambia)
Term
prune
Definition
to remove (anything considered superfluous or undesirable).
(POTARE un albero ad esempio ma anche ....PRUGNA SECCA)
Term
pulsating
Definition
to expand and contract rhythmically, as the heart; beat; throb
Term
puny
Definition
unimportant; insignificant; petty or minor (gracile; penoso)
Term
putrid
Definition
in a state of foul decay or decomposition, as animal or vegetable matter; rotten.
(PUTRIDO, cioe' in decomposizione)
Term
qualm
Definition
a sudden feeling of apprehensive uneasiness (nausea, apprensione, agitazione)
Term
quarrelsome (quarrel+some)
Definition
inclined to quarrel; argumentative; contentious.
(LITIGIOSO)
Term
query
Definition
to ask or inquire about; a question
(DOMANDARE o DOMANDA)
Term
radiate
Definition
to emit rays, as of light or heat (IIRADIARE, produrre raggi)
Term
rarity (da rare)
Definition
something rare (una RARITA')
Term
ratify
Definition
to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction (RATIFICARE, aprrovare formalmente)
Term
raze
Definition
to tear down; demolish; (RADERE AL SUOLO, distruggere)
Term
reakish
Definition
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners;marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness (LIBERTINO, DISSOLUTO cioe' una persona che se la gode ed e' un po' troppo liberale)
Term
rebuttal
Definition
refutation, denial, confutation
( il verbo sarebbe come RIBATTERE e questo e; dire una cosa contraria alla tesi di un altro, confutazione)
Term
recalcitrant
Definition
resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory.
(RECALCITRANTE, riluttante a seguire ordini ad esempio)
Term
receptacle
Definition
acontainer,device,etc.,thatreceivesorholdssomething (RICETTACOLO, come ...le mani sporche sono un ricettacolo di germi!)
Term
recite
Definition
to repeat (a piece of poetry or prose) before an audience, as for entertainment.
(RECITARE)
Term
recluse
Definition
person who lives in seclusion or apart from society, often for religious meditation.
(RECLUSO un po come un eremita)
Term
reconciliation
Definition
the reestablishing of cordial relations;getting two things to correspond (RICONCILIAZIONE di due amici ma anche di deu dati diversi)
Term
reduction
Definition
the act of reducing or the amount reduced (RIDUZIONE, diminuzione)
Term
regret
Definition
to feel sorrow or remorse for; to think of with a sense of loss (RIMPIANGERE ma anche AVERE RIMORSI)
Term
reimburse
Definition
to pay back; refund; repay.(RIMBORSARE, ripagare i debiti)
Term
reminisce
Definition
to recall past experiences, events, etc.; indulge in reminiscence.(RICORDARSI del passato, avere una REMINESCENZA)
Term
renewal
Definition
to restore or replenish;to start again (RINNOVARE ad esempio rinnovare un contratto di affitto, cioe' farlo ripartire, ma anche rinnovare la casa come dire ristrutturare, rendere nuova)
Term
renown
Definition
celebrity, glory, distinction, note, eminence (FAMA, NOTORIETA')
Term
repeated (da repeat)
Definition
RIPETUTO!!
Term
repent (repenter)
Definition
to feel sorry, self-reproachful, or contrite for past conduct; regret or be conscience-stricken about a past action, attitude, (PENTIRSI)
Term
reprisal
Definition
(in warfare) retaliation against an enemy, for injuries received, by the infliction of equal or greater injuries (RAPPRESAGLIA, cioe' una azione di guerra in risposta ad un 'altra)
Term
reprove
Definition
to criticize or correct, especially gently (RIMPROVERARE)
Term
reputable
Definition
held in good repute; honorable; respectable; estimable (RISPETTABILE, cioe' con una buona reputazione)
Term
repute
Definition
to hold, deem, reckon (REPUTARe ad esempio reputare una persona un bravo cuoco. Ritenere, considerare)
Term
resignation
Definition
a formal statement, document, etc., stating that one gives up an office, position;an accepting, unresisting attitude, state, etc.; submission; acquiescence (l'atto di LICENZIARSI ma anche la RASSEGNAZIONE, cioe' quello stato d'animo che ti fa accettare tutto)
Term
resilient
Definition
returning to the original form or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched;recovering readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the like; buoyant.
(ELASTICO, che recupera alla svelta)
Term
resolute(ly)
Definition
firmly resolvedor determined; setin purpose or opinion, steadfast (in modo resoluto, determinato)
Term
retaliation
Definition
see reprisal
Term
revere
Definition
to regard with respect tinged with awe; venerate: (VENERARE, portare infinito rispetto)
Term
revulsion
Definition
a strong feeling of repugnance, distaste, or dislike (REPULSIONE< avversione)
Term
rouse
Definition
arouse, stir, excite, animate, stimulate, awaken, kindle, inflame, fire; provoke anger (provocare, risvegliare, incitare, irritare)
Term
ruddy
Definition
of or having a fresh, healthy red color
(RUBICONDO< sano)
Term
rue
Definition
to feel sorrow over; repent of; regret bitterly:(PENTIRSI AMARAMENTE)
Term
rumbling
Definition
(to make) a loud low dull continuous noise (BRONTOLARE o BRONTOLIO)
Term
rumpus
Definition
a noisy or violent disturbance; commotion; uproar (CHIASSO, CAGNARA)
Term
runt
Definition
the smallest or weakest of a litter (NANO)
Term
sage
Definition
wise (SAGGIO ma anchela salvia!!)
Term
sanctioned
Definition
ha sia significato positivo= APRROVATO, che significato negativo=punito, SANZIONATO
Term
satiate
Definition
fill to satisfaction (SAZIARE, soddisfare tipicamenet si e' SAZI dopo avere mangiato abbastanza)
Term
satire
Definition
the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly (SATIRA, si dice per raccontare i fatti con ironia)
Term
savor
Definition
a particular taste or smell;to have savor, taste, or odor.
(il SAPORE ma anche eESSERE SAPORITO)
Term
scarcity
Definition
see shortage
Term
scold
Definition
to find fault with angrily; chide; reprimand (RIMPROVERARE, SCGRIDARE)
Term
scornful (scorn+ful)
Definition
full of scorn; derisive; contemptuous (SPREZZANTE, sdegnoso)
Term
seldom
Definition
on only a few occasions; rarely; infrequently; not often (RARAMENTE, NON SPESSO)
Term
shortage
Definition
a deficiency in quantity, lack, want, scarcity. (CARENZA< MANCANZA< SCARSITA")
Term
showy (show+y)
Definition
pompous; ostentatious; gaudy.
(APPARISCENTE, vistoso, pomposo)
Term
simplistic
Definition
characterized by extreme simplism; oversimplified (SEMPLICISTICO, trattato in modo troppo semplice, superficiale)
Term
sistematic
Definition
having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan (SISTEMATICO, con ordine, con metodo)
Term
skimpy
Definition
lacking in size, fullness, etc.; scanty; too thrifty, stingy (STRIMINZITO, PICOOLO)
Term
slick
Definition
liscio, impomatato
Term
smother
Definition
to suffocate with smoke; to suppress feelings; to to cover closely or thickly (SOFFOCARE, REPRIMERE, COPRIRE)
Term
solemn
Definition
characterized by dignified or serious formality, as proceedings; of a formal or ceremonious character (SOLENNE)
Term
squalor
Definition
filth and misery (SQUALLORE, essere in condizioni misere, orribili, squallide)
Term
stale
Definition
lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age;lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new (STANTIO< VECCHIO< RAFFERMO - tipo il pane vecchio- TRITO e RITRITO)
Term
steadfast (stead+fast)
Definition
firm in directions;firm in purpose and resolutions (FERMO, STABILE< AFFIDABILE)
Term
stoop
Definition
to bend the head and shoulders, or the body generally, forward and downward from an erect position; to descend from one's level of dignity (curvarsi,piegarsi, umiliarsi)
Term
strive
Definition
to try hard;to struggle vigorously, as in opposition or resistance (Sforzarsi, battersi, arrovellarsi)
Term
subterranean (sub+terranean)
Definition
existing, situated, or operating below the surface of the earth; underground.
(SOTTO LA SUPERFICIE)
Term
subvert
Definition
to overthrow (something established or existing).
(SOVVERTIRE, cioe' rivoluzionare, cambiare radicalmente)
Term
succinct
Definition
characterized by conciseness or verbal brevity (CONCISO, detto con poche parole)
Term
superfluous
Definition
being more than is sufficient or required; excessive.
(SUPERFLUO, non necessario, inutile)
Term
swindle (swindled)
Definition
to cheat; to obtain something by fraud or deceit (IMBROGLIARE, ingannare)
Term
syrupy
Definition
SCIROPPOSO, APPICCICOSO come lo syrup (pensa al Maple syrup e non puioi dimenticare!)
Term
tame
Definition
domesticated - not wild
Term
tortuous
Definition
tormenting - bothersome - troubling
Term
tepid
Definition
lukewarm : not hot and not cold
Term
trifle
Definition
novelty item - a toy
Term
tenuous
Definition
weak, feable
Term
transcribing
Definition
copying to another location (moving from the words heard to the page TRANS = moving across)
Term
treasurer
Definition
an officer who deals with money
Term
thrive
Definition
to flourish - do well
Term
thwarted
Definition
prevented
Term
tacit
Definition
not said aloud
Term
triviality
Definition
not important
Term
travail
Definition
struggle
Term
trek
Definition
a long journey
Term
throngs
Definition
crowds
Term
topsoil
Definition
soil from the ground
Term
tonnage
Definition
baggage; something to be delivered
Term
trim
Definition
neat; orderly
Term
triathlon
Definition
competition where you swim, bike, then run
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