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
wrenching
Causing great emotional or physical strain. Example: It was a wrenching decision to leave.. Translation: angustiante
to tide someone over
To support someone temporarily. Example: I lent him some money to tide him over until payday.. Translation: ajudar a passar
upstart
A person who has risen suddenly in rank or importance. Example: The upstart company quickly became a major player.. Translation: novato
snazzy
Stylish and attractive. Example: He wore a snazzy suit to the event.. Translation: elegante
heady
Intoxicating or exciting. Example: The heady aroma of spices filled the air.. Translation: inebriante
turgid
Swollen or congested. Example: The river became turgid after the heavy rains.. Translation: túrgido
heuristic
Involving trial and error to solve problems. Example: She used a heuristic approach to simplify the task.. Translation: heurístico
inanity
Pointless or silly talk or actions. Example: Their conversation was full of inanity.. Translation: futilidade
