2024 Set 34 Flashcards

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dawn

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The first appearance of light in the morning. Example: We started our journey at dawn.. Translation: amanhecer

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elated

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Feeling or expressing great happiness. Example: She was elated by the news of her promotion.. Translation: exultante

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nabob

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A person of wealth or importance. Example: He was a nabob in his community, known for his charity.. Translation: nababo

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knavery

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Dishonest or deceitful behavior. Example: The politician’s knavery shocked the voters.. Translation: patifaria

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eerie

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Strange and frightening. Example: The abandoned house looked eerie at night.. Translation: assustador

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redolent of

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Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of. Example: The air was redolent of freshly baked bread.. Translation: cheirando a

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utterance

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A spoken word or statement. Example: His utterance caused everyone to pause and reflect.. Translation: declaração

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standoffish

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Reserved and unfriendly. Example: He seemed standoffish at first, but he was kind once you got to know him.. Translation: reservado

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rot

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Decay or nonsense. Example: The food began to rot after a few days.. Translation: podridão

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ilk

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Type or kind. Example: He prefers to associate with his own ilk.. Translation: espécie

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coarsely

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In a rough or crude manner. Example: He spoke coarsely, offending some listeners.. Translation: grosseiramente

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odder

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Stranger than expected. Example: The situation became odder as the day went on.. Translation: mais estranho

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shellshocked

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In shock, typically due to traumatic events. Example: He was shellshocked after the accident.. Translation: em estado de choque

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to earmark

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To designate something for a specific purpose. Example: Funds were earmarked for the new project.. Translation: destinar

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to leapfrog

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To jump ahead or bypass. Example: She managed to leapfrog her way to a higher position.. Translation: pular

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wrenching

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Causing great emotional or physical strain. Example: It was a wrenching decision to leave.. Translation: angustiante

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to tide someone over

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To support someone temporarily. Example: I lent him some money to tide him over until payday.. Translation: ajudar a passar

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upstart

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A person who has risen suddenly in rank or importance. Example: The upstart company quickly became a major player.. Translation: novato

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snazzy

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Stylish and attractive. Example: He wore a snazzy suit to the event.. Translation: elegante

20
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heady

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Intoxicating or exciting. Example: The heady aroma of spices filled the air.. Translation: inebriante

21
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turgid

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Swollen or congested. Example: The river became turgid after the heavy rains.. Translation: túrgido

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heuristic

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Involving trial and error to solve problems. Example: She used a heuristic approach to simplify the task.. Translation: heurístico

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inanity

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Pointless or silly talk or actions. Example: Their conversation was full of inanity.. Translation: futilidade