2024 Set 15 Flashcards
ironclad
Meaning: Unbreakable or impossible to contradict. Example: The contract is ironclad, leaving no room for negotiation.. Portuguese Translation: blindado
To siphon off
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)
To siphon
Meaning: To draw or transfer liquid or resources. Example: They siphoned gasoline from the car’s tank.. Portuguese Translation: sifonar
to pound
Meaning: To strike or hit heavily. Example: The waves pounded the shore all night.. Portuguese Translation: bater com força
headlong
Meaning: With great speed and without thought or care. Example: She ran headlong into the room, unaware of the danger.. Portuguese Translation: de cabeça
giddy
Meaning: Feeling dizzy or lightheaded. Example: He felt giddy after spinning around for too long.. Portuguese Translation: tonto
firebrand
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
stitch-up
Meaning: A situation arranged unfairly to benefit someone. Example: The whole deal was a stitch-up from the beginning.. Portuguese Translation: armadilha
To bounce back
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
To bemoan
Meaning: To express grief or discontent. Example: She bemoaned the loss of her favorite book.. Portuguese Translation: lamentar
dithering
Meaning: Acting indecisively or hesitating. Example: He was dithering about whether to attend the meeting or not.. Portuguese Translation: vacilar
plucky
Meaning: Showing courage and determination. Example: She made a plucky decision to stand up to the bully.. Portuguese Translation: corajoso
spigot
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
quiescence
Meaning: A state of inactivity or dormancy. Example: The city fell into quiescence after the long winter.. Portuguese Translation: quietude
misgiving
Meaning: A feeling of doubt or apprehension. Example: I had misgivings about the success of the project.. Portuguese Translation: pressentimento
To pall
Meaning: Something that becomes dull, dark, or uninteresting. Example: The excitement started to pall after several hours.. Portuguese Translation: perder o brilho
To cast a pall
Meaning: To create a gloomy or depressing atmosphere. Example: The tragedy cast a pall over the celebration.. Portuguese Translation: lançar uma sombra
sword of Damocles
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
a hung parliament
Meaning: A parliament where no single party has a majority. Example: The election resulted in a hung parliament.. Portuguese Translation: parlamento pendurado
To dog
Meaning: To follow or trouble someone persistently. Example: The scandal dogged him for years.. Portuguese Translation: perseguir
abortive
Meaning: Failing to produce an intended result. Example: The abortive attempt to launch the project led to major losses.. Portuguese Translation: mal-sucedido
To dabble
Meaning: To take part in an activity without serious commitment. Example: She dabbled in painting during her free time.. Portuguese Translation: experimentar
saggy
Meaning: Loose or lacking firmness. Example: The saggy mattress was uncomfortable to sleep on.. Portuguese Translation: frouxo
