2024 Set 1 Flashcards
To cloak
Meaning: To cover or hide something.
Example: The truth was cloaked in mystery.
Translation: Encobrir, esconder algo.
To cloak
Meaning: To hide or cover up something.
Example: He cloaked his real intentions behind a smile.
Translation: Esconder, ocultar.
To preclude
Meaning: To prevent something from happening.
Example: His injury precluded him from playing in the final.
Translation: Impedir, prevenir.
to rake in
Meaning: To collect or earn a large amount of something, especially money.
Example: They raked in millions from the deal.
Translation: Ganhar ou coletar muito dinheiro.
To bloat
Meaning: To swell or inflate.
Example: The balloon bloated as air was pumped in.
Translation: Inchar, inflar.
footloose
Meaning: Free to go anywhere or do anything.
Example: He was footloose and ready for adventure.
Translation: Livre, sem restrições.
bespoke
Meaning: Custom-made or tailored for a specific person.
Example: He wore a bespoke suit to the event.
Translation: Sob medida, personalizado.
To claw back
Meaning: To regain something that was lost.
Example: The company clawed back its market share.
Translation: Recuperar algo perdido.
Claw
Meaning: The sharp, curved nail of an animal.
Example: The cat’s claws were sharp.
Translation: Garra.
contemptuous
Meaning: Showing disdain or lack of respect.
Example: She gave him a contemptuous look.
Translation: Desdenhoso, desprezível.
To tiptoe
Meaning: To walk quietly on the tips of one’s toes.
Example: She tiptoed into the room to avoid waking him.
Translation: Andar na ponta dos pés.
overblown
Meaning: Excessively inflated or exaggerated.
Example: The story was overblown by the media.
Translation: Exagerado, inflado.
To hobble
Meaning: To walk with difficulty because of injury.
Example: He hobbled after twisting his ankle.
Translation: Manquitolar, andar com dificuldade.
logjam
Meaning: A situation where progress is blocked.
Example: There was a political logjam in passing the bill.
Translation: Impasse, bloqueio.
forlorn
Meaning: Sad and lonely.
Example: She felt forlorn after her friends left.
Translation: Abandonado, triste.
sit-in
Meaning: A form of protest where people occupy a space.
Example: The workers organized a sit-in at the factory.
Translation: Ocupação, manifestação.
To harness
Meaning: To control and make use of something.
Example: We must harness the power of the wind.
Translation: Aproveitar, controlar.
rudderless
Meaning: Without direction or purpose.
Example: The team felt rudderless without a leader.
Translation: Sem rumo, sem direção.
rudder
Meaning: A flat piece of material used for steering a boat or ship.
Example: The rudder helped the boat change direction.
Translation: Leme.
To scupper
Meaning: To prevent something from succeeding.
Example: The deal was scuppered at the last minute.
Translation: Frustrar, impedir.
a slight
Meaning: A disrespectful or insulting remark.
Example: She took his comment as a slight.
Translation: Um insulto, desfeita.
muzzle
Meaning: The nose and mouth of an animal, or to silence someone.
Example: The dog wore a muzzle to prevent biting.
Translation: Focinheira, silenciar.
To ride roughshod over
Meaning: To treat someone harshly or without consideration.
Example: He rode roughshod over his employees’ opinions.
Translation: Desconsiderar, tratar com desrespeito.
To slump
Meaning: To fall or lean heavily.
Example: He slumped into his chair after a long day.
Translation: Desabar, cair.
hull
Meaning: The main body of a ship.
Example: The hull of the boat was damaged in the storm.
Translation: Casco do barco.
skipper
Meaning: The captain of a ship or boat.
Example: The skipper guided the boat through the rough waters.
Translation: Capitão, comandante.
lawfare
Meaning: The use of legal systems to achieve a military or political goal.
Example: The opposition engaged in lawfare to delay the process.
Translation: Guerra jurídica, uso da lei para fins políticos.
tiller
Meaning: A lever used for steering a boat.
Example: He turned the tiller to change the boat’s direction.
Translation: Leme (de barco).
To tangle
Meaning: To become twisted together or complicated.
Example: The ropes became tangled after the storm.
Translation: Emaranhar, confundir.
botched
Meaning: Done badly or carelessly.
Example: The botched surgery caused more problems than it solved.
Translation: Malfeito, mal-executado.
measly
Meaning: Small and inadequate.
Example: He was paid a measly sum for his hard work.
Translation: Mísero, insignificante.
acrimonious
Meaning: Bitter and angry.
Example: Their divorce was an acrimonious affair.
Translation: Agressivo, amargo.
glaringly
Meaning: In a very obvious or conspicuous way.
Example: The error was glaringly obvious to everyone.
Translation: De forma evidente, clara.
to snatch
Meaning: To grab something quickly.
Example: He snatched the book from the table.
Translation: Agarrar, pegar rapidamente.
to veer
Meaning: To change direction suddenly.
Example: The car veered off the road.
Translation: Desviar, mudar de direção.
stash
Meaning: A secret store or supply of something.
Example: He kept a stash of money hidden under the floorboards.
Translation: Esconderijo, reserva.
lurid
Meaning: Vivid in a shocking or sensational way.
Example: The lurid details of the crime shocked everyone.
Translation: Sensacionalista, chocante.
To jabber
Meaning: To speak quickly and incoherently.
Example: They jabbered excitedly about the upcoming trip.
Translation: Tagarelar, falar rápido e sem sentido.
rite
Meaning: A formal ceremony or ritual.
Example: The wedding was a beautiful rite of passage.
Translation: Rito, cerimônia.
amok
Meaning: Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example: The bull ran amok in the streets.
Translation: Fora de controle, descontrolado.
To ebb
Meaning: To recede or decline.
Example: Their enthusiasm ebbed as the project dragged on.
Translation: Recuar, declinar.
To shun
Meaning: To deliberately avoid someone or something.
Example: She was shunned by her colleagues after the incident.
Translation: Evitar, rejeitar.
To begrudge
Meaning: To envy someone’s possession or to give reluctantly.
Example: He begrudged his neighbor’s success.
Translation: Invejar, dar com relutância.
stealth
Meaning: The act of moving or doing something quietly and secretly.
Example: The thief moved with stealth to avoid detection.
Translation: Furtividade, sigilo.
thruster
Meaning: A device that provides propulsion, especially in spacecraft.
Example: The spacecraft’s thruster failed during the mission.
Translation: Propulsor.
coyness
Meaning: The quality of being shy or modest, often in a flirtatious way.
Example: Her coyness was meant to attract attention.
Translation: Modéstia, timidez.
coy
Meaning: Shy or pretending to be shy to attract attention.
Example: She gave him a coy smile across the room.
Translation: Tímido, modesto.
jingoism
Meaning: Extreme patriotism, often favoring aggressive foreign policy.
Example: The speech was filled with jingoism and nationalism.
Translation: Chauvinismo, nacionalismo exacerbado.
To ebb
Meaning: To decline or decrease.
Example: Their enthusiasm ebbed as the day went on.
Translation: Diminuir, declinar.
a sliver of
Meaning: A small, thin piece or amount of something.
Example: He ate just a sliver of cake.
Translation: Uma fatia fina, pedaço pequeno.
To gin
Meaning: To stimulate or excite something.
Example: The company tried to gin up support for their new product.
Translation: Estimular, excitar.
rung
Meaning: A step on a ladder.
Example: He climbed the last rung to reach the top of the ladder.
Translation: Degrau.
To whir
Meaning: To make a low, continuous, regular sound.
Example: The fan began to whir as it started up.
Translation: Zumbir, girar.
To buckle under
Meaning: To give way or collapse under pressure.
Example: He finally buckled under the stress of the job.
Translation: Ceder sob pressão, desmoronar.
To jostle for
Meaning: To compete or struggle for something.
Example: They were jostling for a better position in the crowd.
Translation: Disputar, competir por algo.
rapturous
Meaning: Expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm.
Example: The audience gave a rapturous applause after the performance.
Translation: Entusiástico, apaixonado.
To hamstring
Meaning: To severely restrict the effectiveness or power of someone or something.
Example: The new regulations could hamstring the company.
Translation: Impedir, limitar.
taser
Meaning: A device used to immobilize a person with an electric shock.
Example: The police officer used a taser to subdue the suspect.
Translation: Arma de choque, taser.
swanky
Meaning: Stylish, expensive, and designed to impress.
Example: They stayed at a swanky hotel in the city.
Translation: Luxuoso, chique.
tenaciously
Meaning: In a determined or persistent manner.
Example: She tenaciously pursued her goals despite the obstacles.
Translation: Tenazmente, de forma persistente.
stuttering
Meaning: Speaking with involuntary repetition or hesitation.
Example: His nervousness caused him to start stuttering.
Translation: Gaguejar.
rapacious
Meaning: Aggressively greedy or grasping.
Example: The rapacious landlord raised the rent again.
Translation: Avarento, ganancioso.
yawning
Meaning: Extremely large or wide, often referring to a gap or space.
Example: There was a yawning gap between the rich and the poor.
Translation: Enorme, largo.
To forfeit
Meaning: To lose or give up something, usually as a penalty.
Example: He had to forfeit his deposit when he canceled the reservation.
Translation: Perder, ceder como penalidade.
To lionize
Meaning: To treat someone as a celebrity.
Example: He was lionized by the press after his heroic act.
Translation: Celebrar, idolatrar.
smug
Meaning: Excessively self-satisfied.
Example: He had a smug smile after winning the argument.
Translation: Satisfeito consigo mesmo, convencido.
alimony
Meaning: Money that a court orders someone to pay regularly to their former spouse after a divorce.
Example: He was ordered to pay alimony to his ex-wife.
Translation: Pensão alimentícia.
