2024 Set 40 Flashcards
normie
A conventional or mainstream person, Example: ‘He’s such a normie when it comes to music.’ - Translation: ‘Convencional ou tradicional’
grifter
A swindler or con artist, Example: ‘The grifter tricked everyone with his scam.’ - Translation: ‘Trapaceiro’
A crank
An eccentric or odd person, Example: ‘She’s such a crank with her strange theories.’ - Translation: ‘Excêntrico’
Dingy
Gloomy and dirty, Example: ‘The room was dingy and barely lit.’ - Translation: ‘Sombrio e sujo’
Seedy
Run-down or shabby, Example: ‘The seedy motel looked abandoned.’ - Translation: ‘De má aparência’
Inedible
Not suitable for eating, Example: ‘The soup was so salty it was inedible.’ - Translation: ‘Incomível’
To stun
To shock or surprise greatly, Example: ‘The news will stun the public.’ - Translation: ‘Chocar ou surpreender’
Javelin
A light spear used in sport or combat, Example: ‘He threw the javelin over 60 meters.’ - Translation: ‘Lança’
Surrogacy
The practice of a woman carrying a pregnancy for another, Example: ‘Surrogacy is an option for some couples.’ - Translation: ‘Barriga de aluguel’
A thespian
An actor or performer, Example: ‘The thespian received a standing ovation.’ - Translation: ‘Ator ou atriz’
A rickshaw
A small, lightweight vehicle pulled by a person, Example: ‘We took a rickshaw ride through the busy streets.’ - Translation: ‘Rickshaw’
Valedictory
Serving as a farewell, Example: ‘He gave a valedictory speech at the ceremony.’ - Translation: ‘Despedida’
Redolent
Strongly reminiscent or suggestive, Example: ‘The house was redolent of her childhood.’ - Translation: ‘Evocativo ou aromático’
Perennial
Lasting for a long time, Example: ‘She’s a perennial optimist.’ - Translation: ‘Duradouro’
A dalliance
A casual romantic or sexual relationship, Example: ‘Their dalliance didn’t last long.’ - Translation: ‘Relação casual’
Polymathic
Having knowledge in many fields, Example: ‘He was a polymathic scholar with diverse expertise.’ - Translation: ‘Polímata’
To crave
To strongly desire, Example: ‘She began to crave chocolate during her pregnancy.’ - Translation: ‘Desejar muito’
A strand
A single thread or string, Example: ‘A strand of hair was caught in her comb.’ - Translation: ‘Fio ou corda’
Ungodly
Excessively or unreasonably early or late, Example: ‘We had to wake up at an ungodly hour.’ - Translation: ‘Desumano ou incomum’
To bay for
To demand something aggressively, Example: ‘The crowd began to bay for justice.’ - Translation: ‘Exigir de forma agressiva’
To poach
To illegally hunt or take, Example: ‘They were caught trying to poach elephants.’ - Translation: ‘Caçar ilegalmente’
To tarry
To delay or linger, Example: ‘Don’t tarry, or we’ll miss the train.’ - Translation: ‘Demorar’
Irresolute
Uncertain or indecisive, Example: ‘She stood irresolute before making her decision.’ - Translation: ‘Indeciso’
To seethe
To be filled with intense anger, Example: ‘He began to seethe with frustration.’ - Translation: ‘Ferver de raiva’
