2024 Set 44 Flashcards
Giddy
Feeling dizzy or lightheaded, often due to excitement. Example: ‘She felt giddy with excitement at the news.’ Translation: ‘Tonta/o’
To dribble
To let liquid flow in drops or a thin stream. Example: ‘He dribbled water down his chin.’ Translation: ‘Pingar’
To rouse
To wake someone up or stir them to action. Example: ‘He was roused from sleep by the alarm.’ Translation: ‘Acordar’
Bunting
Decorative flags or streamers, typically for celebrations. Example: ‘The street was lined with colorful bunting.’ Translation: ‘Bandeirolas’
Lumpy
Having irregular or uneven surface or texture. Example: ‘The mattress was old and lumpy.’ Translation: ‘Irregular’
Nadir
The lowest point of something. Example: ‘The relationship reached its nadir when they stopped talking.’ Translation: ‘Ponto mais baixo’
To tarnish
To lose or cause to lose luster or reputation. Example: ‘Silver tarnishes if not polished.’ Translation: ‘Manchar’
Tainted
Contaminated or morally compromised. Example: ‘The scandal tainted his reputation.’ Translation: ‘Contaminado’
To endear
To cause to be loved or liked. Example: ‘Her kindness endeared her to everyone.’ Translation: ‘Aproximar’
A blunder
A careless mistake. Example: ‘He made a blunder during the interview.’ Translation: ‘Erro grosseiro’
To trample
To step heavily and carelessly, damaging or crushing. Example: ‘He trampled the flowers in the garden.’ Translation: ‘Pisar forte’
Lore
Traditional knowledge or stories passed through generations. Example: ‘The lore of the tribe was shared orally.’ Translation: ‘Tradição’
Fray
A fight or intense competition. Example: ‘He joined the political fray eagerly.’ Translation: ‘Batalha’
To placate
To calm or pacify someone who is upset. Example: ‘She tried to placate him with kind words.’ Translation: ‘Acalmar’
Fractious
Irritable or quarrelsome. Example: ‘The fractious child was difficult to manage.’ Translation: ‘Irritável’
To flinch
To make a sudden movement from fear or pain. Example: ‘She flinched when the ball came close.’ Translation: ‘Recuar’
To flinch from
To avoid doing something due to fear. Example: ‘He flinched from confronting his boss.’ Translation: ‘Evitar’
Rigmarole
A lengthy and complicated procedure. Example: ‘The rigmarole of getting a visa was exhausting.’ Translation: ‘Burocracia’
Galling
Causing irritation or annoyance. Example: ‘It was galling to see him take credit for her work.’ Translation: ‘Irritante’
Kingpin
The most important person in a group or activity. Example: ‘He was the kingpin of the operation.’ Translation: ‘Peça-chave’
To diddle
To cheat or swindle someone. Example: ‘He was diddled out of his savings.’ Translation: ‘Enganar’
Histrionic
Overly theatrical or melodramatic. Example: ‘Her histrionic outburst drew everyone’s attention.’ Translation: ‘Teatral’
Debasement
The act of reducing quality or value. Example: ‘The debasement of the currency caused inflation.’ Translation: ‘Degradação’
Henchman
A loyal supporter or assistant, often to someone unethical. Example: ‘The dictator’s henchmen enforced his rules.’ Translation: ‘Capanga’
Glib
Fluent and insincere in speech. Example: ‘His glib answers made her distrust him.’ Translation: ‘Eloquente’
