Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

astringent

A substance that causes body tissues to contract, typically used to reduce bleeding from minor cuts or to dry skin.

asynchronous

Not occurring at the same time; not synchronized in time.

atrocious

Horrifyingly wicked; extremely brutal, cruel, or evil.

authoritarianism

The enforcement or advocacy of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom, often characterized by a lack of democratic processes.

authoritative

Proceeding from an official source or someone in authority; commanding and self-confident.

axiom

A statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.

barb

A sharp projection near the end of an arrow, fishhook, or similar item, angled away from the main point so as to make extraction difficult.

coveted

Greatly desired or envied by many.

credentialing

The process of establishing the qualifications of licensed professionals, especially physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, and assessing their background and legitimacy.

forewarner

A person who gives advance warning of a danger, problem, or future event.

habituation

The diminishing of a physiological or emotional response to a frequently repeated stimulus.

heraldry

The systematic study, devising, granting, and blazoning of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies.