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Question 1

Resourceful a.

Answer 1

good at finding ways of doing things and solving problems, etc. / engenhoso, criativo a.

Ex.: These women were strong, resourceful and courageous.

Question 2

good at finding ways of doing things and solving problems, etc. / engenhoso, criativo a.

Answer 2

Resourceful a.

Ex.: These women were strong, resourceful and courageous.

Question 3

Steady a.

Answer 3

(of a person) sensible; who can be relied on a.

Question 4

(of a person) sensible; who can be relied on a.

Answer 4

Steady a.

Question 5

Bright a.

Answer 5

intelligent; quick to learn a.

Ex.: the brightest pupil in the class
Ex.2: Do you have any bright ideas (= clever ideas)?

Question 6

intelligent; quick to learn a.

Answer 6

Bright a.

Ex.: the brightest pupil in the class
Ex.2: Do you have any bright ideas (= clever ideas)?

Question 7

sympathetic a.

Answer 7

kind to sb who is hurt or sad; showing that you understand and care about their problems a.

Ex.: a sympathetic listener
Ex.2: a sympathetic response
Ex.3: She was very sympathetic when I was sick.
Ex.4: I did not feel at all sympathetic towards/to Kate.
Ex.5: I’m here if you need a sympathetic ear (= somebody to talk to about your problems).

Question 8

kind to sb who is hurt or sad; showing that you understand and care about their problems a.

Answer 8

Sympathetic a.

Ex.: a sympathetic listener
Ex.2: a sympathetic response
Ex.3: She was very sympathetic when I was sick.
Ex.4: I did not feel at all sympathetic towards/to Kate.
Ex.5: I’m here if you need a sympathetic ear (= somebody to talk to about your problems).

Question 9

conscientious a.

Answer 9

​taking care to do things carefully and correctly a.

Ex.: a conscientious student/teacher/worker
Ex.2: He was thorough and conscientious, rather than brilliant.
Ex.3: She was a popular and conscientious teacher.

Question 10

taking care to do things carefully and correctly a.

Answer 10

conscientious a.

Ex.: a conscientious student/teacher/worker
Ex.2: He was thorough and conscientious, rather than brilliant.
Ex.3: She was a popular and conscientious teacher.

Question 11

Straightforward a.

Answer 11

(of a person or their behaviour)honest and open; not trying to trick sb or hide st a.

Ex.: She’s nice: very straightforward and easy to get on with.
Ex.2: a refreshingly straightforward attitude
Ex.3: He was quite straightforward with us about the difficulties involved.

Question 12

(of a person or their behaviour)honest and open; not trying to trick sb or hide st a.

Answer 12

Straightforward a.

Ex.: She’s nice: very straightforward and easy to get on with.
Ex.2: a refreshingly straightforward attitude
Ex.3: He was quite straightforward with us about the difficulties involved.

Question 13

Spontaneous a.

Answer 13

often doing things without planning to, because you suddenly want to do them a.

Ex.: Jo’s a cheerful, spontaneous person, always ready for some fun.

Question 14

beware v.

Answer 14

[int, trans] used only in infinitives and in orders v.
​used to tell/warn sb that sb/st is dangerous and that they should be careful v.

Ex.: Motorists have been warned to beware of icy roads.
Ex.2: Beware of saying anything that might reveal where you live.
Ex.3: It’s a great place for swimming, but beware dangerous currents.

Question 15

[int, trans] used only in infinitives and in orders v.
​used to tell/warn sb that sb/st is dangerous and that they should be careful v.

Answer 15

Beware v.

Ex.: Motorists have been warned to beware of icy roads.
Ex.2: Beware of saying anything that might reveal where you live.
Ex.3: It’s a great place for swimming, but beware dangerous currents.

Question 16

compromise v. /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/

Answer 16

​[int] to give up some of your demands in order to reach an agreement after disagreeing with sb.

Ex.: Neither side is prepared to compromise.
Ex.2: After much argument, the judges finally compromised on (= agreed to give the prize to) the 18-year old pianist.
Ex.3: They were unwilling to compromise with the terrorists.

Question 17

[int] to give up some of your demands in order to reach an agreement after disagreeing with sb.

Answer 17

​ compromise v. /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/

Ex.: Neither side is prepared to compromise.
Ex.2: After much argument, the judges finally compromised on (= agreed to give the prize to) the 18-year old pianist.
Ex.3: They were unwilling to compromise with the terrorists.

Question 18

on the surface i.

Answer 18

​when not thought about deeply or carefully and completely; when not looked at carefully i.

Ex.: It seems like a good idea on the surface but there are sure to be problems.
Ex.2: On the surface, he appeared unchanged.
Ex.3: on the surface his words were funny, but I detected a lot of anger behind them.

Question 19

when not thought about deeply or carefully and completely; when not looked at carefully i.
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Answer 19

on the surface i.

Ex.: It seems like a good idea on the surface but there are sure to be problems.
Ex.2: On the surface, he appeared unchanged.
Ex.3: on the surface his words were funny, but I detected a lot of anger behind them.

Question 20

often doing things without planning to, because you suddenly want to do them a.

Answer 20

Spontaneous a.

Ex.: Jo’s a cheerful, spontaneous person, always ready for some fun.

Question 21

deep down i.
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Answer 21

if you know st deep down, you know your true feelings about st, although you may not admit them to yourself i.

Ex.: Deep down I still loved him.

Question 22

if you know st deep down, you know your true feelings about st, although you may not admit them to yourself i.

Answer 22

deep down i.

Ex.: Deep down I still loved him.

Question 23

Down to earth i.

Answer 23

sensible and practical, in a way that is helpful and friendly i.

Ex.: He’s very down to earth.

Question 24

sensible and practical, in a way that is helpful and friendly i.

Answer 24

Down to earth i.

Ex.: He’s very down to earth.