2024 Set 33

Question 1

Presciently

Answer 1

With foresight or knowledge of the future. Example: She presciently predicted the outcome of the election. Translation: Prescientemente

Question 2

Blight

Answer 2

Something that spoils or damages something else. Example: The factory left a blight on the natural landscape. Translation: Praga

Question 3

to take the rap

Answer 3

To accept blame or punishment. Example: He had to take the rap for the mistake made by the team. Translation: Levar a culpa

Question 4

to stem

Answer 4

To stop or limit the flow or spread of something. Example: They are trying to stem the spread of the virus. Translation: Conter

Question 5

To stump

Answer 5

To be confused or unable to answer. Example: The difficult question stumped the students. Translation: Encalhar

Question 6

To balk at

Answer 6

To hesitate or refuse to do something. Example: She balked at the idea of working overtime. Translation: Hesitar

Question 7

To snuff

Answer 7

To extinguish or put an end to something. Example: He tried to snuff out the rebellion. Translation: Apagar

Question 8

bleak

Answer 8

Cold, depressing, or lacking hope. Example: The outlook for the economy is bleak. Translation: Sombrio

Question 9

gamut

Answer 9

The complete range or scope of something. Example: The show covered the gamut of emotions. Translation: Gama

Question 10

moot

Answer 10

Subject to debate or no longer relevant. Example: The point is moot since the decision has been made. Translation: Irrelevante

Question 11

To lash out

Answer 11

To suddenly attack or criticize someone. Example: He lashed out at his critics. Translation: Atacar

Question 12

To lash

Answer 12

To strike or beat with force. Example: The waves lashed the shore. Translation: Chicotear

Question 13

To trample

Answer 13

To step heavily on something, causing damage. Example: The crowd trampled over the flowers. Translation: Pisotear

Question 14

a fillip

Answer 14

A stimulus or boost. Example: The new policy was a fillip to the economy. Translation: Impulso

Question 15

hubris

Answer 15

Excessive pride or self-confidence. Example: His hubris led to his downfall. Translation: Arrogância

Question 16

buccaneering

Answer 16

Daring and adventurous, often in a risky business. Example: He took a buccaneering approach to business. Translation: Pirataria

Question 17

swashbuckling

Answer 17

Brave, adventurous, or bold. Example: He lived a swashbuckling life as a sailor. Translation: Aventureiro

Question 18

To guzzle

Answer 18

To drink or consume something greedily. Example: He guzzled down the soda. Translation: Beber com avidez

Question 19

To heckle

Answer 19

To interrupt or harass a speaker with comments or questions. Example: The comedian was heckled by the audience. Translation: Provocar

Question 20

bruising

Answer 20

Causing injury or stress. Example: It was a bruising negotiation. Translation: Agressivo

Question 21

To drag on

Answer 21

To continue for a long time without progress. Example: The meeting dragged on for hours. Translation: Se arrastar