2024 Set 46

Question 1

To rummage

Answer 1

To search through something, often in a hurried or disorderly way; ‘He rummaged through the drawer looking for his keys.’; Revirar (procurar algo)

Question 2

A crate

Answer 2

A large container, often made of wood, used for storage or transport; ‘The apples were packed in a wooden crate.’; Uma caixa (geralmente de madeira)

Question 3

To saunter

Answer 3

To walk in a slow, relaxed manner; ‘He sauntered through the park, enjoying the sunshine.’; Caminhar vagarosamente

Question 4

To overrun

Answer 4

To spread over or occupy completely; ‘The weeds overran the garden in just a few weeks.’; Invadir ou tomar completamente

Question 5

To roil

Answer 5

To make someone annoyed or irritated; ‘Her comments roiled the entire team.’; Irritar ou agitar

Question 6

A garb

Answer 6

Clothing or attire, especially of a distinctive or special kind; ‘He wore traditional garb for the ceremony.’; Vestimenta

Question 7

Scathing

Answer 7

Harshly critical or severe; ‘Her scathing review of the movie left no doubt about her opinion.’; Mordaz, crítico

Question 8

Maverick

Answer 8

An independent-minded person; ‘He was a maverick in the industry, refusing to follow the standard practices.’; Pessoa independente

Question 9

To shunt

Answer 9

To move or push something to a different position, often to avoid something; ‘The train was shunted onto a different track.’; Desviar

Question 10

A sickle

Answer 10

A tool with a curved blade, used for cutting crops; ‘The farmer used a sickle to harvest the wheat.’; Foice

Question 11

To scowl

Answer 11

To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way; ‘She scowled at him for being late.’; Franzir a testa de forma zangada

Question 12

Mettle

Answer 12

Courage or determination; ‘The soldiers showed their mettle in the face of adversity.’; Coragem, determinação

Question 13

Jetsam

Answer 13

Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship; ‘The beach was littered with jetsam from passing ships.’; Restos jogados ao mar

Question 14

A truss

Answer 14

A framework of beams supporting a structure; ‘The roof was held up by a series of trusses.’; Estrutura de suporte (treliça)

Question 15

A rim

Answer 15

The outer edge of an object, often circular; ‘The rim of the glass was chipped.’; Borda, aro

Question 16

Mauve

Answer 16

A pale purple color; ‘She chose a mauve dress for the event.’; Lilás claro

Question 17

Elation

Answer 17

Great happiness or exhilaration; ‘He felt a sense of elation after hearing the good news.’; Euforia, alegria

Question 18

Beckoning

Answer 18

Gesturing for someone to come closer; ‘She stood at the door, beckoning him inside.’; Acenar chamando

Question 19

To conjure

Answer 19

To call or summon something, often as if by magic; ‘He conjured an image of the past with his storytelling.’; Evocar ou fazer surgir