2024 Set 23

Question 1

pylon

Answer 1

A tall structure used for carrying power lines or marking a path. Example: The plane flew over the pylon. Translation: Pilar, estrutura elevada para cabos elétricos ou marcação.

Question 2

To streamline

Answer 2

To make a process or organization more efficient. Example: They streamlined the company’s workflow. Translation: Tornar um processo mais eficiente.

Question 3

mauling

Answer 3

An act of attacking or beating severely. Example: The bear’s mauling left him injured. Translation: Ataque violento, espancamento.

Question 4

surrogate

Answer 4

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another. Example: She was chosen as the surrogate mother. Translation: Substituto, especialmente uma pessoa.

Question 5

plutocratic

Answer 5

Relating to or characterized by government by the wealthy. Example: The country’s plutocratic system favored the rich. Translation: Sistema dominado pelos ricos.

Question 6

horse-trading

Answer 6

Hard and shrewd bargaining, especially in politics. Example: The negotiations involved a lot of horse-trading. Translation: Negociação dura e astuta, especialmente na política.

Question 7

To moot

Answer 7

To bring up a subject for discussion. Example: The idea was mooted in the meeting. Translation: Propor um assunto para discussão.

Question 8

To induct

Answer 8

To formally admit someone to a position or organization. Example: He was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Translation: Admitir formalmente em uma posição ou organização.

Question 9

howitzer

Answer 9

A type of artillery that is a short gun for firing shells at high angles. Example: The army deployed a howitzer during the battle. Translation: Tipo de artilharia usada para disparar projéteis em ângulos altos.

Question 10

To tow

Answer 10

To pull a vehicle or boat using a rope or chain. Example: They towed the car to the nearest garage. Translation: Rebocar um veículo ou barco.

Question 11

haystack

Answer 11

A large stack of hay, especially one shaped like a dome. Example: The barn was surrounded by haystacks. Translation: Monte de feno, especialmente em formato de cúpula.

Question 12

To squabble

Answer 12

To argue noisily about something unimportant. Example: The kids were squabbling over the remote control. Translation: Discutir de maneira barulhenta sobre algo sem importância.

Question 13

shaky

Answer 13

Not stable or secure. Example: His voice was shaky during the speech. Translation: Instável, inseguro.

Question 14

climbdown

Answer 14

An act of admitting defeat or giving up a previous position. Example: The politician’s climbdown surprised everyone. Translation: Ato de admitir a derrota ou ceder uma posição anterior.

Question 15

To taunt

Answer 15

To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks. Example: He taunted his opponent during the game. Translation: Provocar ou desafiar com insultos.

Question 16

To fizzle

Answer 16

To fail or end in a weak or disappointing way. Example: The fireworks display fizzled out. Translation: Fracassar ou terminar de forma decepcionante.

Question 17

To thaw

Answer 17

To become liquid or soft as a result of warming. Example: The ice began to thaw in the sun. Translation: Derreter ou amolecer devido ao calor.

Question 18

sweeping

Answer 18

Having broad or wide-ranging effects. Example: The new policy brought sweeping changes. Translation: Que possui efeitos amplos e abrangentes.

Question 19

To usher in

Answer 19

To mark the beginning of something new. Example: The invention ushered in a new era. Translation: Marcar o início de algo novo.

Question 20

To usher

Answer 20

To guide or lead someone to their place. Example: He ushered the guests to their seats. Translation: Guiar ou conduzir alguém a seu lugar.

Question 21

To abound

Answer 21

To exist in large numbers or amounts. Example: Wildlife abounds in this forest. Translation: Existir em grande quantidade.

Question 22

fickleness

Answer 22

The quality of being changeable or unstable. Example: Her fickleness made it hard to rely on her decisions. Translation: Inconstância, instabilidade.

Question 23

To hold out

Answer 23

To continue to resist or survive in a difficult situation. Example: The soldiers held out against the attack. Translation: Resistir ou sobreviver em uma situação difícil.