2024 Set 34 Flashcards
dawn
The first appearance of light in the morning. Example: We started our journey at dawn.. Translation: amanhecer
elated
Feeling or expressing great happiness. Example: She was elated by the news of her promotion.. Translation: exultante
nabob
A person of wealth or importance. Example: He was a nabob in his community, known for his charity.. Translation: nababo
knavery
Dishonest or deceitful behavior. Example: The politician’s knavery shocked the voters.. Translation: patifaria
eerie
Strange and frightening. Example: The abandoned house looked eerie at night.. Translation: assustador
redolent of
Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of. Example: The air was redolent of freshly baked bread.. Translation: cheirando a
utterance
A spoken word or statement. Example: His utterance caused everyone to pause and reflect.. Translation: declaração
standoffish
Reserved and unfriendly. Example: He seemed standoffish at first, but he was kind once you got to know him.. Translation: reservado
rot
Decay or nonsense. Example: The food began to rot after a few days.. Translation: podridão
ilk
Type or kind. Example: He prefers to associate with his own ilk.. Translation: espécie
coarsely
In a rough or crude manner. Example: He spoke coarsely, offending some listeners.. Translation: grosseiramente
odder
Stranger than expected. Example: The situation became odder as the day went on.. Translation: mais estranho
shellshocked
In shock, typically due to traumatic events. Example: He was shellshocked after the accident.. Translation: em estado de choque
to earmark
To designate something for a specific purpose. Example: Funds were earmarked for the new project.. Translation: destinar
to leapfrog
To jump ahead or bypass. Example: She managed to leapfrog her way to a higher position.. Translation: pular