2024 Set 26

Question 1

sundry

Answer 1

Various or diverse things. Example: The shop sells sundry items. Translation: Vários ou diversos itens

Question 2

Filibuster

Answer 2

A prolonged speech to obstruct progress in a legislative assembly. Example: The senator used a filibuster to delay the vote. Translation: Obstrução do progresso em uma assembleia legislativa

Question 3

A clutch

Answer 3

A tight or critical situation. Example: She made a clutch play in the last minute of the game. Translation: Uma situação crítica ou apertada

Question 4

underling

Answer 4

A subordinate or lower-ranking person. Example: He treated his underlings with little respect. Translation: Subordinado ou pessoa de posição inferior

Question 5

To ingratiate

Answer 5

To gain favor by flattering or trying to please. Example: She tried to ingratiate herself with the new boss. Translation: Ganhar favor bajulando ou tentando agradar

Question 6

straggler

Answer 6

A person who falls behind others. Example: The straggler finally caught up with the group. Translation: Pessoa que fica para trás

Question 7

enfeeblement

Answer 7

The state of being weakened. Example: The disease caused enfeeblement of his muscles. Translation: Enfraquecimento

Question 8

To disrobe

Answer 8

To remove one’s clothes. Example: The actor had to disrobe for the scene. Translation: Despir-se

Question 9

unfazed

Answer 9

Not disturbed or affected. Example: She was unfazed by the loud noise. Translation: Não perturbado ou afetado

Question 10

clerical

Answer 10

Related to office or administrative work. Example: He is responsible for clerical duties in the office. Translation: Relacionado ao trabalho administrativo

Question 11

To tally

Answer 11

To count or record. Example: They had to tally the votes before announcing the winner. Translation: Contar ou registrar

Question 12

prosaic

Answer 12

Lacking in imagination; dull. Example: His speech was rather prosaic and uninspiring. Translation: Sem imaginação; monótono

Question 13

To taper

Answer 13

To gradually decrease. Example: The storm began to taper off by the evening. Translation: Diminuir gradualmente

Question 14

to roost

Answer 14

To settle or rest. Example: Birds like to roost in tall trees. Translation: Assentar-se ou descansar

Question 15

binge

Answer 15

An excessive indulgence in something. Example: He went on a binge and watched the entire series. Translation: Excesso em alguma coisa

Question 16

To bode

Answer 16

To indicate a future outcome. Example: The dark clouds bode a storm. Translation: Indicar um resultado futuro

Question 17

spluttering

Answer 17

Speaking with quick, confused bursts of sound. Example: He was spluttering with anger. Translation: Falando com explosões rápidas e confusas de som

Question 18

glimmer

Answer 18

A faint or brief light. Example: There was a glimmer of hope in her eyes. Translation: Um brilho fraco ou breve

Question 19

travail

Answer 19

Painful or laborious effort. Example: The project was completed after months of travail. Translation: Esforço doloroso ou árduo

Question 20

brash

Answer 20

Confident in an aggressive or rude way. Example: His brash behavior offended everyone. Translation: Confiante de maneira agressiva ou rude

Question 21

To shore something up

Answer 21

To support or strengthen. Example: They needed to shore up the building’s foundation. Translation: Apoiar ou fortalecer

Question 22

antics

Answer 22

Foolish or outrageous behavior. Example: The comedian’s antics made the audience laugh. Translation: Comportamento tolo ou escandaloso

Question 23

willy-nilly

Answer 23

Without order or plan. Example: The papers were scattered willy-nilly across the desk. Translation: Sem ordem ou plano

Question 24

whirlwind

Answer 24

A very energetic or tumultuous process. Example: Their relationship was a whirlwind romance. Translation: Processo muito energético ou tumultuoso