2024 Set 19 Flashcards

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ana­thema to

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Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes Example: He found the idea of cheating anathema to his principles. Translation: Anátema para

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wist­fully

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With a feeling of vague or regretful longing Example: She looked wistfully at the old photographs. Translation: Saudosamente

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Hailstorm

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A storm that drops hail Example: The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot. Translation: Tempestade de granizo

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Wretched

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In a very unhappy or unfortunate state Example: The wretched conditions of the refugees moved everyone. Translation: Miserável

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Flimsy

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Light and easily damaged Example: The chair was too flimsy to support his weight. Translation: Frágil

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Cobweb

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A spider’s web, especially when old and dusty Example: The attic was full of cobwebs. Translation: Teia de aranha

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Inasmuch

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Considering that; in view of the fact that Example: Inasmuch as she was the eldest, she took care of her siblings. Translation: Visto que

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Wayward

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Difficult to control or predict because of unusual behavior Example: His wayward behavior worried his parents. Translation: Rebelde

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cornerstone

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An important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends Example: Trust is the cornerstone of any relationship. Translation: Pedra angular

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Oblivion

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The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening Example: He drank himself into oblivion. Translation: Esquecimento

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To befall

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To happen, especially by chance Example: Tragedy befell the small town. Translation: Acontecer

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To adjudicate

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To make a formal judgment on a disputed matter Example: The committee will adjudicate the claims. Translation: Julgar

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To carry the day

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To win the approval or support of others Example: Her speech was convincing enough to carry the day. Translation: Conquistar a vitória

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Coop

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A cage or pen for confining poultry Example: They built a new coop for their chickens. Translation: Galinheiro

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Sordid

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involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.
“the story paints a sordid picture of bribes and scams”

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epi­gram

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A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever way Example: Oscar Wilde was known for his witty epigrams. Translation: Epigrama
I can resist everything except temptation.”

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To defuse

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To remove the danger from a potentially explosive situation Example: The mediator helped defuse the tension. Translation: Desarmar

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To take a bow

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To acknowledge applause after a performance Example: The actor stepped forward to take a bow. Translation: Fazer uma reverência

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a bow

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A gesture of respect or greeting Example: He gave a slight bow to the audience. Translation: Uma reverência

20
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zealot

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A person who is fanatical in pursuit of their ideals Example: He was a zealot for environmental causes. Translation: Fanático

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hum­bug

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Deceptive or false talk or behavior Example: He dismissed the rumors as pure humbug. Translation: Balela

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Creek

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A small stream Example: We camped by the creek. Translation: Riacho

23
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doldrums

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A state of inactivity or stagnation Example: The economy has been in the doldrums for months. Translation: Marasmo

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rest­ive

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Unable to keep still or silent Example: The audience grew restive during the long speech. Translation: Inquieto

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To chip­ away at

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gradually and relentlessly make something smaller or weaker.
“rivals may chip away at one’s profits by undercutting prices”

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To chip

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To break a small piece off something Example: He chipped a tooth on the hard candy. Translation: Lascar

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Agora

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A public open space used for assemblies and markets Example: They gathered at the agora to discuss politics. Translation: Ágora

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To tingle

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To feel a stinging or prickling sensation Example: Her hands tingled from the cold. Translation: Formigar