2024 Set 13

Question 1

To spew

Answer 1

To force out or release something in a large amount. Example: The volcano spewed ash and lava. Translation: Expelir

Question 2

Cataclysmic

Answer 2

Describing something that causes a massive disaster or change. Example: The cataclysmic earthquake devastated the region. Translation: Cataclísmico

Question 3

Clump

Answer 3

A group of things clustered together. Example: He stepped on a clump of dirt in the garden. Translation: Torrão

Question 4

Gushing

Answer 4

Flowing out in a rapid and plentiful stream. Example: The water was gushing from the broken pipe. Translation: Jorrando

Question 5

Ripple

Answer 5

A small wave or undulation on a surface. Example: The stone caused ripples in the pond. Translation: Ondulação

Question 6

A cabal

Answer 6

A secret group plotting together. Example: The cabal worked to overthrow the government. Translation: Cabal

Question 7

To vanquish

Answer 7

To defeat thoroughly. Example: The army vanquished its enemies. Translation: Vencer

Question 8

A staple

Answer 8

An essential or basic item. Example: Rice is a staple food in many countries. Translation: Produto básico

Question 9

Inscrutable

Answer 9

Impossible to understand or interpret. Example: Her expression was inscrutable during the meeting. Translation: Inescrutável

Question 10

Canister

Answer 10

A cylindrical container. Example: The canister was full of coffee beans. Translation: Lata

Question 11

Annal

Answer 11

A record of events by year. Example: The annals of history recorded the important events. Translation: Anuário

Question 12

Mishap

Answer 12

An unlucky or unfortunate accident. Example: There was a small mishap during the show. Translation: Acidente

Question 13

Rookie

Answer 13

A beginner or inexperienced person. Example: The rookie made several mistakes during the game. Translation: Novato

Question 14

To cast

Answer 14

To throw or hurl something forcefully. Example: He cast the fishing line into the river. Translation: Lançar

Question 15

Nexus

Answer 15

A connection or series of connections linking two or more things. Example: The city was a nexus of trade routes. Translation: Nexo

Question 16

To confound

Answer 16

cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations.
“the inflation figure confounded economic analysts”
confundir/frustrar

Question 17

To swamp

Answer 17

To overwhelm with an excessive amount of something. Example: The customer service was swamped with complaints. Translation: Sobrecarregar

Question 18

Lockstep

Answer 18

A way of marching where people are in perfect alignment. Example: The soldiers marched in lockstep. Translation: Passo sincronizado

Question 19

To berate

Answer 19

To scold or criticize angrily. Example: She berated him for being late. Translation: Repreender

Question 20

Bungling

Answer 20

Carrying out a task clumsily or incompetently. Example: The bungling of the project caused delays. Translation: Desastrado

Question 21

Altogether

Answer 21

Completely or entirely. Example: The experience was altogether enjoyable. Translation: Completamente