2024 Set 31

Question 1

rangefinder

Answer 1

A device that measures distance; Example: He used a rangefinder to gauge the distance between holes on the golf course. Translation: telemetro

Question 2

to dazzle

Answer 2

To impress or blind temporarily; Example: The bright lights dazzled her as she stepped onto the stage. Translation: deslumbrar

Question 3

to backslide

Answer 3

To return to old habits, especially bad ones; Example: He promised to stop smoking but began to backslide after a week. Translation: recair

Question 4

mastiff

Answer 4

A large, powerful dog breed; Example: The mastiff guarded the house with a quiet, protective stance. Translation: mastim

Question 5

loathsome

Answer 5

Causing hatred or disgust; Example: The smell from the garbage dump was loathsome. Translation: repugnante

Question 6

bugbear

Answer 6

A cause of fear or annoyance; Example: Exams are always a bugbear for students. Translation: bicho-papão

Question 7

chainsaw

Answer 7

A power tool with a chain and a set of teeth; Example: He used a chainsaw to cut down the dead tree. Translation: motosserra

Question 8

to mistime

Answer 8

To time something incorrectly; Example: She mistimed her jump and missed the ball. Translation: calcular mal o tempo

Question 9

to fester

Answer 9

To become infected or worsen; Example: His anger started to fester after the argument. Translation: gangrenar

Question 10

to mend one’s way

Answer 10

To change one’s behavior for the better; Example: After the accident, he decided to mend his ways. Translation: melhorar seu comportamento

Question 11

much of a muchness

Answer 11

Very similar in kind or quality; Example: The two cars are much of a muchness, with only minor differences. Translation: muito semelhantes

Question 12

steadfastness

Answer 12

Loyalty or faithfulness; Example: Her steadfastness to her friends is admirable. Translation: firmeza

Question 13

pristine

Answer 13

Completely clean or unspoiled; Example: The pristine beach had clear waters and white sand. Translation: intocado

Question 14

to get bogged down

Answer 14

To become stuck or overwhelmed; Example: He got bogged down in the details of the project. Translation: atolado

Question 15

mammalian

Answer 15

Relating to mammals; Example: Humans are part of the mammalian class of animals. Translation: mamífero

Question 16

to prime

Answer 16

To prepare or make ready; Example: She primed herself for the upcoming interview. Translation: preparar

Question 17

latticework

Answer 17

A structure made of interlaced parts; Example: The fence had a beautiful latticework design. Translation: treliça

Question 18

to saddle

Answer 18

To put a saddle on a horse; Example: He saddled his horse for the long ride. Translation: selar

Question 19

to saddle with

Answer 19

To burden someone with something; Example: They were saddled with debt after the recession. Translation: sobrecarregar

Question 20

savvy

Answer 20

Practical understanding or knowledge; Example: She has a lot of savvy when it comes to technology. Translation: esperto

Question 21

ribald

Answer 21

Vulgar or indecent humor; Example: The comedian’s ribald jokes entertained the crowd. Translation: grosseiro

Question 22

quixotic

Answer 22

Extremely idealistic, unrealistic; Example: His quixotic plan to change the world met with skepticism. Translation: quixotesco

Question 23

to inveigh

Answer 23

To speak against strongly; Example: They inveighed against the new policies. Translation: protestar