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matching(adjective)
/ˈmætʃɪŋ/
abbinato, coordinato
having the same colour, pattern, style, etc. and therefore looking attractive together
a pine table with four matching chairs
un tavolo di pino con quattro sedie abbinate
the transition from liquid to vapour
Sinonimicorrespondingidenticalsimilarcoordinatecomplementary
Contrarimismatcheddifferentdissimilarconflictingincompatible
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discipline(noun)
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
disciplina
the practice of training people to obey rules and orders and punishing them if they do not; the controlled behaviour or situation that is the result of this training
Discipline is necessary in any school.
La disciplina è necessaria in ogni scuola.
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school.
Sinonimiself-controlorderregulationtrainingstrictnesscontrol
Contrarileniencydisorderchaosforgivenessindulgencelawlessness
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philosophy(noun)
/fəˈlɑːsəfi/
filosofia
the study of the nature and meaning of the universe and of human life
a degree in philosophy
una laurea in filosofia
a professor of philosophy
Sinonimithinkingreasoninglogictheorywisdomideologyworldview
Contrarifactrealityconcretepragmatism
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pupil(noun)
/ˈpjuːpl/
alunno, allievo
a person who is being taught, especially a child in a school
How many pupils does the school have?
Quanti alunni ha la scuola?
She now teaches only private pupils.
Sinonimistudentlearnerscholardisciple
Contrariteacherinstructoreducatormaster
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examination(noun)
/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/
esame
a formal written, spoken or practical test, especially at school or college, to see how much you know about a subject, or what you can do
They are trying their best to get ready for the examination.
Stanno facendo del loro meglio per prepararsi all'esame.
successful candidates in GCSE examinations
Sinonimitestassessmentquizevaluationinspectionscrutiny
Contrariignorancenegligenceinattention
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raw(adjective)
/rɔː/
crudo
not cooked
These fish are often eaten raw.
Questi pesci si mangiano spesso crudi.
raw meat
Sinonimiuncookedfreshnaturalunprocessedunrefined
Contraricookedprocessedrefined
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institute(noun)
/ˈɪnstɪtuːt/
istituto
an organization that has a particular purpose, especially one that is connected with education or a particular profession; the building used by this organization
It is difficult to become a student at this famous institute.
È difficile diventare studenti di questo famoso istituto.
the Institute of Chartered Accountants
Sinonimiacademycollegeorganizationfoundationestablishment
Contraridisorganizationdestructiontermination
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vitamin(noun)
/ˈvaɪtəmɪn/
vitamina
a natural substance found in food that is an essential part of what humans and animals need to help them grow and stay healthy. There are many different vitamins .
We get some of our vitamin D through sunlight.
Assumiamo una parte della nostra vitamina D attraverso la luce del sole.
Sinoniminutrientsupplementmicronutrient
Contraritoxinpoisoncontaminant