2024 Set 46

Question 1

Somersault

Answer 1

A flip or rotation of the body in the air or on the ground; Example: She performed a perfect somersault at the gymnastics meet. | Portuguese: Cambalhota

Question 2

Forbearance

Answer 2

Patience and self-control; Example: He showed great forbearance by staying calm during the argument. | Portuguese: Paciência

Question 3

Leitmotif

Answer 3

A recurring theme in music or literature; Example: The tragic love story was the leitmotif of the opera. | Portuguese: Leitmotiv

Question 4

A smithy

Answer 4

A workshop where metal is worked by a blacksmith; Example: The old smithy was full of tools and an anvil. | Portuguese: Ferraria

Question 5

Steadfastness

Answer 5

Loyalty and firmness in purpose; Example: His steadfastness during tough times inspired everyone. | Portuguese: Firmeza

Question 6

A fad

Answer 6

A temporary craze or trend; Example: The new diet became a fad among celebrities. | Portuguese: Modismo

Question 7

To coalesce

Answer 7

To come together to form one group; Example: The two companies decided to coalesce into a single entity. | Portuguese: Coalescer

Question 8

To harry

Answer 8

To harass or trouble persistently; Example: The enemy forces continued to harry the retreating troops. | Portuguese: Atormentar

Question 9

Gawky

Answer 9

Awkward and clumsy; Example: The gawky teenager tripped over his own feet. | Portuguese: Desajeitado

Question 10

To defang

Answer 10

To make something harmless; Example: The new policy aims to defang the opposition’s argument. | Portuguese: Desarmar

Question 11

A fang

Answer 11

A long, sharp tooth; Example: The snake’s fang delivered a deadly venom. | Portuguese: Presa

Question 12

Nostril

Answer 12

One of the two openings of the nose; Example: He flared his nostrils in anger. | Portuguese: Narina

Question 13

Nook

Answer 13

A small, secluded corner; Example: She found a quiet nook in the library to study. | Portuguese: Cantinho

Question 14

Cranny

Answer 14

A small opening or crevice; Example: Dust had settled in every nook and cranny of the house. | Portuguese: Fenda

Question 15

Belfry

Answer 15

A bell tower; Example: The belfry of the old church was visible from afar. | Portuguese: Campanário

Question 16

Station wagon

Answer 16

A car with a large rear cargo area; Example: The family packed their station wagon for the road trip. | Portuguese: Perua

Question 17

A bend

Answer 17

A curve in a road or path; Example: The sharp bend in the road caught him by surprise. | Portuguese: Curva

Question 18

Parsonage

Answer 18

A clergy member’s house; Example: The church parsonage was built next to the chapel. | Portuguese: Casa paroquial

Question 19

Singly

Answer 19

One at a time; Example: The children entered the room singly. | Portuguese: Individualmente

Question 20

Anorak

Answer 20

A waterproof jacket with a hood; Example: He wore an anorak to protect himself from the rain. | Portuguese: Anoraque

Question 21

A telling off

Answer 21

A scolding or reprimand; Example: He got a telling off from his teacher for being late. | Portuguese: Bronca

Question 22

To creep

Answer 22

To move slowly and quietly; Example: She tried to creep into the room without waking anyone. | Portuguese: Rastejar

Question 23

Foreman

Answer 23

A supervisor or leader of workers; Example: The foreman ensured the construction was completed on time. | Portuguese: Capataz