2024 Set 43 Flashcards
Tantrum
A sudden fit of anger, especially in a child. Example: The child threw a tantrum in the store. Translation: Birra.
conducive
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible. Example: A quiet room is conducive to studying. Translation: Conducente.
mound
A rounded pile of something. Example: He made a mound of sand at the beach. Translation: Monte.
To hark back to
To recall or refer to something in the past. Example: The design harks back to the 1920s. Translation: Remeter a.
To hark
To listen attentively. Example: He harked to the distant sounds of the forest. Translation: Ouvir.
To foreground
To make something the most prominent or important. Example: The report foregrounded the need for change. Translation: Destacar.
humdrum
Lacking excitement; boring. Example: The daily routine became humdrum. Translation: Monótono.
droll
Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement. Example: His droll sense of humor made everyone smile. Translation: Engraçado.
acerbic
Sharp and forthright, especially in speech or writing. Example: Her acerbic comments cut through the chatter. Translation: Mordaz.
to allay
To diminish or put at rest. Example: The explanation allayed their fears. Translation: Acalmar.
harrowing
Extremely distressing or agonizing. Example: It was a harrowing experience for everyone. Translation: Angustiante.
A bluster
Loud, aggressive, or boastful talk without action. Example: His bluster didn’t scare anyone. Translation: Gabar-se.
to wring
To twist and squeeze. Example: She wrung out the wet towel. Translation: Torcer.
tame
Not wild; domesticated. Example: The lion was surprisingly tame. Translation: Manso.
To yoke to
To attach or join together. Example: The two oxen were yoked to the plow. Translation: Unir a.
halcyon
Calm, peaceful, and prosperous. Example: The halcyon days of childhood. Translation: Pacífico.
verve
Energy and enthusiasm in expression. Example: She danced with great verve. Translation: Vigor.
poignancy
The quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. Example: The poignancy of the moment was overwhelming. Translation: Emotividade.
helter-skelter
In disorderly haste or confusion. Example: The papers were scattered helter-skelter across the desk. Translation: Confusão.
A sledge
A vehicle on runners for traveling over snow or ice. Example: He rode a sledge down the snowy hill. Translation: Trenó.
To extricate
To free from difficulty or constraint. Example: He managed to extricate himself from the awkward situation. Translation: Libertar.
The last straw
The final problem or difficulty that makes a situation unbearable. Example: His rudeness was the last straw. Translation: A gota d’água.
self-righteous
Having an unfounded certainty in one’s own moral superiority. Example: Her self-righteous attitude annoyed everyone. Translation: Moralista.
trying
Difficult or annoying to endure. Example: It was a trying time for the family. Translation: Difícil.
naff
Unfashionable or lacking taste. Example: The decorations were a bit naff. Translation: Sem graça.
fandango
A lively Spanish dance or foolish behavior. Example: He performed a fandango on stage. Translation: Fandango.
tent-pole
A central or main aspect supporting a larger system. Example: This show is the tent-pole of the network’s schedule. Translation: Pilar.
To chomp
To chew vigorously. Example: The horse chomped on the carrot. Translation: Mastigar.
Scribbled
Written or drawn carelessly. Example: He scribbled his name on the paper. Translation: Rabiscado.
Profligate
Recklessly wasteful. Example: He led a profligate lifestyle. Translation: Pródigo.
Derelict
In a very poor condition due to neglect. Example: The derelict building was unsafe to enter. Translation: Abandonado.
Kinship
A family relationship or close connection. Example: They felt a strong kinship despite not being related. Translation: Parentesco.
Quixotic
Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic. Example: His plans to save the world were quixotic. Translation: Quixotesco.
