2024 Set 15

Question 1

iron­clad

Answer 1

Meaning: Unbreakable or impossible to contradict. Example: The contract is ironclad, leaving no room for negotiation.. Portuguese Translation: blindado

Question 2

To siphon off

Answer 2

Meaning: To gradually or secretly steal or take money or resources. Example: He siphoned off funds from the company over several years.. Portuguese Translation: desviar (fundos)

Question 3

To siphon

Answer 3

Meaning: To draw or transfer liquid or resources. Example: They siphoned gasoline from the car’s tank.. Portuguese Translation: sifonar

Question 4

to pound

Answer 4

Meaning: To strike or hit heavily. Example: The waves pounded the shore all night.. Portuguese Translation: bater com força

Question 5

head­long

Answer 5

Meaning: With great speed and without thought or care. Example: She ran headlong into the room, unaware of the danger.. Portuguese Translation: de cabeça

Question 6

giddy

Answer 6

Meaning: Feeling dizzy or lightheaded. Example: He felt giddy after spinning around for too long.. Portuguese Translation: tonto

Question 7

firebrand

Answer 7

Meaning: A person who is very passionate about a cause and often incites change. Example: The politician was known as a firebrand, never afraid to speak his mind.. Portuguese Translation: agitador

Question 8

stitch-up

Answer 8

Meaning: A situation arranged unfairly to benefit someone. Example: The whole deal was a stitch-up from the beginning.. Portuguese Translation: armadilha

Question 9

To bounce back

Answer 9

Meaning: To recover quickly from a setback. Example: After the injury, she bounced back and returned to form in no time.. Portuguese Translation: recuperar-se

Question 10

To bemoan

Answer 10

Meaning: To express grief or discontent. Example: She bemoaned the loss of her favorite book.. Portuguese Translation: lamentar

Question 11

dither­ing

Answer 11

Meaning: Acting indecisively or hesitating. Example: He was dithering about whether to attend the meeting or not.. Portuguese Translation: vacilar

Question 12

plucky

Answer 12

Meaning: Showing courage and determination. Example: She made a plucky decision to stand up to the bully.. Portuguese Translation: corajoso

Question 13

spigot

Answer 13

Meaning: A faucet or a device controlling the flow of liquid. Example: He turned the spigot to fill the bucket with water.. Portuguese Translation: torneira

Question 14

qui­es­cence

Answer 14

Meaning: A state of inactivity or dormancy. Example: The city fell into quiescence after the long winter.. Portuguese Translation: quietude

Question 15

mis­giv­ing

Answer 15

Meaning: A feeling of doubt or apprehension. Example: I had misgivings about the success of the project.. Portuguese Translation: pressentimento

Question 16

To pall

Answer 16

Meaning: Something that becomes dull, dark, or uninteresting. Example: The excitement started to pall after several hours.. Portuguese Translation: perder o brilho

Question 17

To cast a pall

Answer 17

Meaning: To create a gloomy or depressing atmosphere. Example: The tragedy cast a pall over the celebration.. Portuguese Translation: lançar uma sombra

Question 18

sword of Damocles

Answer 18

Meaning: A situation of impending danger or threat. Example: Living under the sword of Damocles, he was always in fear.. Portuguese Translation: espada de Dâmocles

Question 19

a hung par­lia­ment

Answer 19

Meaning: A parliament where no single party has a majority. Example: The election resulted in a hung parliament.. Portuguese Translation: parlamento pendurado

Question 20

To dog

Answer 20

Meaning: To follow or trouble someone persistently. Example: The scandal dogged him for years.. Portuguese Translation: perseguir

Question 21

abort­ive

Answer 21

Meaning: Failing to produce an intended result. Example: The abortive attempt to launch the project led to major losses.. Portuguese Translation: mal-sucedido

Question 22

To dabble

Answer 22

Meaning: To take part in an activity without serious commitment. Example: She dabbled in painting during her free time.. Portuguese Translation: experimentar

Question 23

saggy

Answer 23

Meaning: Loose or lacking firmness. Example: The saggy mattress was uncomfortable to sleep on.. Portuguese Translation: frouxo