2024 Set 44

Question 1

Giddy

Answer 1

Feeling dizzy or lightheaded, often due to excitement. Example: ‘She felt giddy with excitement at the news.’ Translation: ‘Tonta/o’

Question 2

To dribble

Answer 2

To let liquid flow in drops or a thin stream. Example: ‘He dribbled water down his chin.’ Translation: ‘Pingar’

Question 3

To rouse

Answer 3

To wake someone up or stir them to action. Example: ‘He was roused from sleep by the alarm.’ Translation: ‘Acordar’

Question 4

Bunting

Answer 4

Decorative flags or streamers, typically for celebrations. Example: ‘The street was lined with colorful bunting.’ Translation: ‘Bandeirolas’

Question 5

Lumpy

Answer 5

Having irregular or uneven surface or texture. Example: ‘The mattress was old and lumpy.’ Translation: ‘Irregular’

Question 6

Nadir

Answer 6

The lowest point of something. Example: ‘The relationship reached its nadir when they stopped talking.’ Translation: ‘Ponto mais baixo’

Question 7

To tarnish

Answer 7

To lose or cause to lose luster or reputation. Example: ‘Silver tarnishes if not polished.’ Translation: ‘Manchar’

Question 8

Tainted

Answer 8

Contaminated or morally compromised. Example: ‘The scandal tainted his reputation.’ Translation: ‘Contaminado’

Question 9

To endear

Answer 9

To cause to be loved or liked. Example: ‘Her kindness endeared her to everyone.’ Translation: ‘Aproximar’

Question 10

A blunder

Answer 10

A careless mistake. Example: ‘He made a blunder during the interview.’ Translation: ‘Erro grosseiro’

Question 11

To trample

Answer 11

To step heavily and carelessly, damaging or crushing. Example: ‘He trampled the flowers in the garden.’ Translation: ‘Pisar forte’

Question 12

Lore

Answer 12

Traditional knowledge or stories passed through generations. Example: ‘The lore of the tribe was shared orally.’ Translation: ‘Tradição’

Question 13

Fray

Answer 13

A fight or intense competition. Example: ‘He joined the political fray eagerly.’ Translation: ‘Batalha’

Question 14

To placate

Answer 14

To calm or pacify someone who is upset. Example: ‘She tried to placate him with kind words.’ Translation: ‘Acalmar’

Question 15

Fractious

Answer 15

Irritable or quarrelsome. Example: ‘The fractious child was difficult to manage.’ Translation: ‘Irritável’

Question 16

To flinch

Answer 16

To make a sudden movement from fear or pain. Example: ‘She flinched when the ball came close.’ Translation: ‘Recuar’

Question 17

To flinch from

Answer 17

To avoid doing something due to fear. Example: ‘He flinched from confronting his boss.’ Translation: ‘Evitar’

Question 18

Rigmarole

Answer 18

A lengthy and complicated procedure. Example: ‘The rigmarole of getting a visa was exhausting.’ Translation: ‘Burocracia’

Question 19

Galling

Answer 19

Causing irritation or annoyance. Example: ‘It was galling to see him take credit for her work.’ Translation: ‘Irritante’

Question 20

Kingpin

Answer 20

The most important person in a group or activity. Example: ‘He was the kingpin of the operation.’ Translation: ‘Peça-chave’

Question 21

To diddle

Answer 21

To cheat or swindle someone. Example: ‘He was diddled out of his savings.’ Translation: ‘Enganar’

Question 22

Histrionic

Answer 22

Overly theatrical or melodramatic. Example: ‘Her histrionic outburst drew everyone’s attention.’ Translation: ‘Teatral’

Question 23

Debasement

Answer 23

The act of reducing quality or value. Example: ‘The debasement of the currency caused inflation.’ Translation: ‘Degradação’

Question 24

Henchman

Answer 24

A loyal supporter or assistant, often to someone unethical. Example: ‘The dictator’s henchmen enforced his rules.’ Translation: ‘Capanga’

Question 25

Glib

Answer 25

Fluent and insincere in speech. Example: ‘His glib answers made her distrust him.’ Translation: ‘Eloquente’