2024 Set 24 Flashcards
snag
Meaning: An unexpected problem or obstacle. Example: We hit a snag in our plans to renovate the house. Translation: obstáculo
jackal
Meaning: A wild animal similar to a dog, found in Africa and Asia. Example: The jackal prowled the desert at night. Translation: chacal
Deontology
Meaning: The study of the nature of duty and obligation. Example: In deontology, actions are judged by their adherence to rules. Translation: Deontologia
Fiendishly
Meaning: Extremely or excessively. Example: The puzzle was fiendishly difficult to solve. Translation: diabolicamente
Overwhelming
Meaning: Very intense or overpowering. Example: The support from the community was overwhelming. Translation: esmagador
idiosyncratic
Meaning: Peculiar or individual. Example: Her idiosyncratic style made her stand out. Translation: idiossincrático
frazzled
Meaning: Exhausted or worn out. Example: After a long day, I was feeling completely frazzled. Translation: esgotado
calf
Meaning: The back part of the leg below the knee. Example: I strained my calf muscle during the run. Translation: panturrilha
To abscond
Meaning: To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest. Example: The thief absconded with the stolen jewels. Translation: fugir
frieze
Meaning: A broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration. Example: The ancient temple was adorned with a beautiful frieze. Translation: friso
excision
Meaning: The act of removing something, typically by cutting. Example: The excision of the tumor was successful. Translation: excisão
self-effacing
Meaning: Not claiming attention for oneself; modest. Example: Despite her achievements, she remained self-effacing. Translation: modesto
opprobrious
Meaning: Expressing scorn or criticism. Example: The opprobrious remarks hurt his reputation. Translation: opróbrio
We denied the opprobrious charges published against us.
They called me by opprobrious names.
boon
Meaning: A thing that is helpful or beneficial. Example: The new software was a boon to our productivity. Translation: benção
frothy
Meaning: Light and entertaining but not serious or meaningful. Example: The movie was a frothy romantic comedy. Translation: espumoso
madcap
Meaning: Amusingly eccentric. Example: His madcap adventures always made us laugh. Translation: excêntrico
fusty
Meaning: Old-fashioned or stale. Example: The room had a fusty smell of old books. Translation: mofado
rube
Meaning: An unsophisticated person from a rural area. Example: He acted like a rube when he visited the big city. Translation: caipira
woo-woo
Meaning: Involving beliefs that are not based on known facts or evidence. Example: His ideas about healing crystals were a bit woo-woo. Translation: esotérico
casus belli
Meaning: An act or situation provoking or justifying war. Example: The invasion was used as a casus belli for the conflict. Translation: casus belli (justificativa para guerra)
flintier
Meaning: Tougher or more unyielding. Example: Her flintier attitude helped her through difficult times. Translation: mais duro
To loiter
Meaning: To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose. Example: The teenagers loitered outside the store. Translation: vadiar
To jangle
Meaning: To make a harsh ringing sound. Example: The keys jangled in his pocket as he walked. Translation: tilintar
menial
Meaning: Of work, not requiring much skill and lacking prestige. Example: He took a menial job just to pay the bills. Translation: subalterno
To extemporize
Meaning: To perform or produce something without preparation. Example: She had to extemporize her speech when the microphone failed. Translation: improvisar
