2024 Set 18 Flashcards
patchy
Meaning: Not consistent or uniform; uneven in quality or coverage. Example: The weather was patchy, with clouds and sunshine. Translation: irregular, desigual
Epistle
Meaning: A letter, especially a formal or didactic one. Example: She wrote an epistle to her friend describing her travels. Translation: epístola, carta
Meek
Meaning: Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive. Example: He was too meek to speak up during the meeting. Translation: manso, submisso
fringe
Meaning: The outer or less important part of an area, group, or activity. Example: He lived on the fringe of society. Translation: periferia, margem
To blight
Meaning: To harm, spoil, or damage. Example: The disease blighted the crops. Translation: arruinar, prejudicar
Rabid
Meaning: Extremely enthusiastic or fanatical. Example: He is a rabid supporter of the football team. Translation: fanático, furioso
Pious
Meaning: Devoutly religious. Example: She was known for her pious nature. Translation: piedoso, devoto
Bewitched
Meaning: Enchanted or under a spell. Example: He was bewitched by her charm. Translation: enfeitiçado, encantado
Oat
Meaning: A type of cereal grain used in food. Example: She had oatmeal for breakfast. Translation: aveia
Vernacular
Meaning: The language or dialect spoken by ordinary people. Example: He wrote in the vernacular to reach a broader audience. Translation: vernáculo, linguagem popular
Flimsiest
Meaning: Weakest or most poorly made. Example: That was the flimsiest excuse I’ve ever heard. Translation: mais fraco, mais frágil
A slight
Meaning: A deliberate or perceived disrespect. Example: She took his comment as a slight. Translation: desfeita, insulto
To stake something out
Meaning: To mark or claim something as one’s own. Example: They staked out their territory. Translation: demarcar, reivindicar
sacrosanct
Meaning: Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with. Example: The Constitution is considered sacrosanct. Translation: sagrado, intocável
To quip
Meaning: To make a witty or clever remark. Example: He quipped that the movie was more of a nap than a thriller. Translation: fazer uma piada, comentar com humor
sieve
Meaning: A utensil with holes used for straining. Example: Use a sieve to remove the lumps from the flour. Translation: peneira
To muddle through
Meaning: To get by or manage despite difficulties. Example: They managed to muddle through the crisis. Translation: se virar, improvisar
To rampage
Meaning: To move through a place in a violent or uncontrolled manner. Example: The crowd began to rampage through the streets. Translation: devastar, descontrolar-se
To maim
Meaning: To injure severely, often permanently. Example: The accident maimed him for life. Translation: mutilar, aleijar
To reel
Meaning: To feel unsteady or dizzy. Example: She was reeling after hearing the shocking news. Translation: cambalear, balançar
rubble
Meaning: Broken pieces of stone, brick, or other materials from buildings. Example: The earthquake reduced the city to rubble. Translation: entulho, escombros
To douse
Meaning: To pour liquid over; to extinguish. Example: They doused the flames with water. Translation: apagar, encharcar
To shroud
Meaning: To cover or conceal. Example: Fog shrouded the mountain. Translation: cobrir, ocultar
stain
Meaning: A mark or discoloration. Example: The wine left a stain on the carpet. Translation: mancha
To demur
Meaning: To raise doubts or objections. Example: She demurred when asked to share her opinion. Translation: objetar, recusar
