2024 Set 24 Flashcards
guile
Sly or cunning intelligence. Example: He used guile to win the negotiations. Translation: Astúcia ou inteligência ardilosa.
gnomic
Brief and obscure. Example: His speech was filled with gnomic wisdom. Translation: Enigmático ou lacônico.
To tut
To express disapproval by making a tutting sound. Example: She tutted at the noisy kids. Translation: Expressar desaprovação com um som de ‘tsk’.
skittish
Easily frightened or jumpy. Example: The horse became skittish in the storm. Translation: Nervoso ou assustadiço.
To renege
To go back on a promise or commitment. Example: He reneged on his deal. Translation: Quebrar uma promessa ou acordo.
rift
A serious break in friendly relations. Example: There was a rift between the two friends. Translation: Uma ruptura ou desavença.
close-knit
Tightly connected or very close. Example: They have a close-knit family. Translation: Uma família unida.
a slew of
A large number of something. Example: A slew of new movies were released. Translation: Uma grande quantidade de algo.
umpire
A referee in sports. Example: The umpire made a controversial decision. Translation: Árbitro em esportes.
To officiate
To act as an official in a game. Example: He officiated the basketball match. Translation: Atuar como árbitro.
rumpled
Creased or wrinkled. Example: His shirt was rumpled after the long flight. Translation: Amassado ou enrugado.
dreaded
Causing fear or worry. Example: The dreaded exam is tomorrow. Translation: Temido ou assustador.
Impoundment
The legal process of seizing someone’s property. Example: The impoundment of the car was unexpected. Translation: Apreensão legal de propriedade.
demeaning
Making someone feel less valued or respected. Example: The comments were demeaning. Translation: Rebaixador ou humilhante.
Thereby
As a result of that. Example: He missed the deadline, thereby losing the opportunity. Translation: Consequentemente.
Off-grid
Not connected to the grid or utilities. Example: They live off-grid in a remote area. Translation: Desconectado da rede de serviços públicos.
To avail
To make use of something. Example: She availed herself of the opportunity. Translation: Aproveitar-se de algo.
Slop
sentimental language or material.
“country music is not all commercial slop”
To denigrate
To criticize unfairly. Example: He denigrated her achievements. Translation: Difamar ou menosprezar.
To bedevil
To cause problems or difficulties. Example: The project was bedeviled by delays. Translation: Atrapalhar ou complicar.
A hodgepodge
A mixture of different things. Example: The room was a hodgepodge of styles. Translation: Uma mistura de coisas diferentes.
jigsaw
A puzzle made of interlocking pieces. Example: We completed the jigsaw in an hour. Translation: Quebra-cabeça.
To forestall
To prevent something from happening. Example: He took measures to forestall the crisis. Translation: Prevenir ou evitar algo.
Everlasting
Lasting forever. Example: Their love seemed everlasting. Translation: Eterno ou interminável.
