2024 Set 29

Question 1

To impale

Answer 1

Meaning: To pierce or transfix with a sharp object.
Example: The knight was impaled by a spear in battle.
Translation: Empalar

Question 2

Brazen

Answer 2

Meaning: Bold and without shame.
Example: She made a brazen attempt to lie to the authorities.
Translation: Descarado/a

Question 3

To rip off

Answer 3

Meaning: To steal or cheat someone.
Example: The vendor ripped me off by overcharging for the shoes.
Translation: Enganar/roubar

Question 4

To square with

Answer 4

Meaning: To align or agree with something.
Example: His explanation doesn’t square with the facts.
Translation: Estar de acordo

Question 5

To prop-up

Answer 5

Meaning: To support or sustain.
Example: The government tried to prop up the failing economy.
Translation: Sustentar/apoiar

Question 6

Non-dom

Answer 6

Meaning: A person who is not domiciled in the country they live in for tax purposes.
Example: He has non-dom status in the UK for tax benefits.
Translation: Não domiciliado

Question 7

To thread the needle

Answer 7

Meaning: To balance or carefully manage a delicate situation.
Example: The diplomat had to thread the needle between conflicting parties.
Translation: Encontrar equilíbrio

Question 8

A slump

Answer 8

Meaning: A period of decline or reduction.
Example: The company went through a slump in sales last year.
Translation: Recessão/declínio

Question 9

Cut out

Answer 9

Meaning: To be suited for or capable of something.
Example: She was cut out for a career in medicine.
Translation: Ser talhado/a para

Question 10

Plenum

Answer 10

Meaning: An assembly or meeting of all the members of a group or body.
Example: The council held a plenum to discuss the new policies.
Translation: Plenário

Question 11

Dearth

Answer 11

Meaning: A lack or scarcity of something.
Example: There’s a dearth of qualified candidates for the position.
Translation: Escassez

Question 12

To play ball

Answer 12

Meaning: To cooperate or agree to participate.
Example: If you want this deal to go through, you have to play ball.
Translation: Cooperar/colaborar

Question 13

To prowl

Answer 13

Meaning: To move around stealthily, often with malicious intent.
Example: The predator prowled in the jungle.
Translation: Rondear

Question 14

Wildcat

Answer 14

Meaning: A person who strikes without authorization, especially during labor disputes.
Example: The wildcat workers initiated a sudden strike.
Translation: Grevista sem autorização

Question 15

Coyote

Answer 15

Meaning: A person who smuggles immigrants across borders illegally.
Example: The coyote was caught crossing people through the desert.
Translation: Coiote (traficante de imigrantes)

Question 16

Barring

Answer 16

Meaning: Except for or apart from something.
Example: Barring any last-minute changes, the plan will go ahead.
Translation: Salvo/Exceto

Question 17

A blueprint

Answer 17

Meaning: A detailed plan or outline for something.
Example: The architects presented a blueprint of the new building.
Translation: Plano/Projeto

Question 18

Siren song

Answer 18

Meaning: An alluring but dangerous temptation.
Example: The deal seemed good, but it was a siren song that led to disaster.
Translation: Canto da sereia

Question 19

On the back burner

Answer 19

Meaning: On hold or postponed for future consideration.
Example: We’ve put this project on the back burner until next year.
Translation: Em espera

Question 20

To overwhelm

Answer 20

Meaning: To overpower or be too much for someone.
Example: The stress of the job completely overwhelmed her.
Translation: Sobrecarregar

Question 21

Reviled

Answer 21

Meaning: Hated or despised.
Example: The dictator was reviled by his people.
Translation: Detestado

Question 22

To contend with

Answer 22

Meaning: To struggle with or face a difficulty.
Example: The country has to contend with severe weather conditions.
Translation: Lidar com

Question 23

Windswept

Answer 23

Meaning: Exposed to strong winds.
Example: The windswept coast looked desolate after the storm.
Translation: Banhado pelo vento