2024 Set 40

Question 1

normie

Answer 1

A conventional or mainstream person, Example: ‘He’s such a normie when it comes to music.’ - Translation: ‘Convencional ou tradicional’

Question 2

grifter

Answer 2

A swindler or con artist, Example: ‘The grifter tricked everyone with his scam.’ - Translation: ‘Trapaceiro’

Question 3

A crank

Answer 3

An eccentric or odd person, Example: ‘She’s such a crank with her strange theories.’ - Translation: ‘Excêntrico’

Question 4

Dingy

Answer 4

Gloomy and dirty, Example: ‘The room was dingy and barely lit.’ - Translation: ‘Sombrio e sujo’

Question 5

Seedy

Answer 5

Run-down or shabby, Example: ‘The seedy motel looked abandoned.’ - Translation: ‘De má aparência’

Question 6

Inedible

Answer 6

Not suitable for eating, Example: ‘The soup was so salty it was inedible.’ - Translation: ‘Incomível’

Question 7

To stun

Answer 7

To shock or surprise greatly, Example: ‘The news will stun the public.’ - Translation: ‘Chocar ou surpreender’

Question 8

Javelin

Answer 8

A light spear used in sport or combat, Example: ‘He threw the javelin over 60 meters.’ - Translation: ‘Lança’

Question 9

Surrogacy

Answer 9

The practice of a woman carrying a pregnancy for another, Example: ‘Surrogacy is an option for some couples.’ - Translation: ‘Barriga de aluguel’

Question 10

A thespian

Answer 10

An actor or performer, Example: ‘The thespian received a standing ovation.’ - Translation: ‘Ator ou atriz’

Question 11

A rickshaw

Answer 11

A small, lightweight vehicle pulled by a person, Example: ‘We took a rickshaw ride through the busy streets.’ - Translation: ‘Rickshaw’

Question 12

Valedictory

Answer 12

Serving as a farewell, Example: ‘He gave a valedictory speech at the ceremony.’ - Translation: ‘Despedida’

Question 13

Redolent

Answer 13

Strongly reminiscent or suggestive, Example: ‘The house was redolent of her childhood.’ - Translation: ‘Evocativo ou aromático’

Question 14

Perennial

Answer 14

Lasting for a long time, Example: ‘She’s a perennial optimist.’ - Translation: ‘Duradouro’

Question 15

A dalliance

Answer 15

A casual romantic or sexual relationship, Example: ‘Their dalliance didn’t last long.’ - Translation: ‘Relação casual’

Question 16

Polymathic

Answer 16

Having knowledge in many fields, Example: ‘He was a polymathic scholar with diverse expertise.’ - Translation: ‘Polímata’

Question 17

To crave

Answer 17

To strongly desire, Example: ‘She began to crave chocolate during her pregnancy.’ - Translation: ‘Desejar muito’

Question 18

A strand

Answer 18

A single thread or string, Example: ‘A strand of hair was caught in her comb.’ - Translation: ‘Fio ou corda’

Question 19

Ungodly

Answer 19

Excessively or unreasonably early or late, Example: ‘We had to wake up at an ungodly hour.’ - Translation: ‘Desumano ou incomum’

Question 20

To bay for

Answer 20

To demand something aggressively, Example: ‘The crowd began to bay for justice.’ - Translation: ‘Exigir de forma agressiva’

Question 21

To poach

Answer 21

To illegally hunt or take, Example: ‘They were caught trying to poach elephants.’ - Translation: ‘Caçar ilegalmente’

Question 22

To tarry

Answer 22

To delay or linger, Example: ‘Don’t tarry, or we’ll miss the train.’ - Translation: ‘Demorar’

Question 23

Irresolute

Answer 23

Uncertain or indecisive, Example: ‘She stood irresolute before making her decision.’ - Translation: ‘Indeciso’

Question 24

To seethe

Answer 24

To be filled with intense anger, Example: ‘He began to seethe with frustration.’ - Translation: ‘Ferver de raiva’