2024 Set 14

Question 1

wishful thinking

Answer 1

The act of believing something unlikely will happen. Example: Thinking you will win the lottery is just wishful thinking. | Pensamento ilusório

Question 2

parchment

Answer 2

A material made from animal skin used for writing. Example: The ancient text was written on parchment. | Pergaminho

Question 3

To reminisce

Answer 3

To recall fond memories. Example: We often reminisce about our childhood. | Recordar

Question 4

to mince words

Answer 4

To speak indirectly or euphemistically. Example: He didn’t mince words when he criticized the team. | Medir palavras

Question 5

To hurtle

Answer 5

To move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in a violent manner. Example: The car hurtled down the highway. | Despencar

Question 6

Oxymoron

Answer 6

A figure of speech where two contradictory terms appear together. Example: “Deafening silence” is an oxymoron. | Oxímoro

Question 7

Eel

Answer 7

A long, thin fish known for its slippery skin. Example: The eel slipped out of the fisherman’s hand. | Enguia

Question 8

Totem

Answer 8

An object, usually an animal, representing a family, tribe, or society. Example: The totem of their tribe was a bear. | Totem

Question 9

Unblemished

Answer 9

Without any flaw or defect. Example: Her reputation remained unblemished despite the scandal. | Imaculado

Question 10

To condone

Answer 10

To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong. Example: He refused to condone cheating in any form. | Tolerar

Question 11

To bewail

Answer 11

To express deep sorrow. Example: She bewails the loss of her youth. | Lamentar

Question 12

Yarn

Answer 12

A long, rambling story, often improbable. Example: He told us an amusing yarn about his travels. | História

Question 13

Stirring

Answer 13

Causing strong feelings of excitement or enthusiasm. Example: The speech was stirring and inspired everyone. | Emocionante

Question 14

Garland

Answer 14

A decorative wreath of flowers or leaves. Example: The garland adorned the entrance to the festival. | Guirlanda

Question 15

To graze

Answer 15

To eat small amounts of food or to feed on grass. Example: The cows grazed in the meadow. | Pastar

Question 16

To devise

Answer 16

To plan or invent a complex procedure. Example: The scientists devised a new method for the experiment. | Planejar

Question 17

Purview

Answer 17

The scope of the influence or authority of something. Example: That decision is beyond my purview. | Alcance

Question 18

To sire

Answer 18

To father a child. Example: The king sired many heirs. | Gerar

Question 19

Chimera

Answer 19

A mythical creature or an impossible idea. Example: His idea of a perfect society is a chimera. | Quimera