2024 Set 9 Flashcards
plight
Meaning: A difficult or unfortunate situation. Example: ‘He was unaware of her plight.’ Translation: Situação difícil.
To deadpan
Meaning: To say something in a blank, emotionless way. Example: ‘He deadpanned a joke, but no one laughed.’ Translation: Falar de forma impassível.
obliging
Meaning: Willing to do a service or kindness. Example: ‘She was obliging and helped with the event.’ Translation: Prestativo.
in hock
Meaning: Owing money. Example: ‘He found himself in hock to the bank.’ Translation: Endividado.
To rant
Meaning: To speak in a loud, angry, or impassioned way. Example: ‘He ranted about the traffic.’ Translation: Desabafar com raiva.
costive
Meaning: Slow or reluctant to act or speak. Example: ‘She was costive in sharing her opinion.’ Translation: Reticente.
rendition
Meaning: A performance or interpretation, especially of a musical piece. Example: ‘The rendition of the song was beautiful.’ Translation: Interpretação.
composure
Meaning: Calmness of mind or manner. Example: ‘She maintained her composure during the crisis.’ Translation: Composta.
tie-up
Meaning: A situation in which two or more things are joined or linked. Example: ‘The companies announced a tie-up.’ Translation: Parceria.
to plough
Meaning: To turn up soil with a plow. Example: ‘Farmers ploughed the fields.’ Translation: Arar.
To mull
Meaning: To think deeply about something. Example: ‘He mulled over the decision for days.’ Translation: Refletir.
roster
Meaning: A list of names or things. Example: ‘He checked the roster for his name.’ Translation: Lista.
ruthless
Meaning: Having no pity or compassion. Example: ‘She was ruthless in her business dealings.’ Translation: Implacável.
keenly
Meaning: In an eager or intense manner. Example: ‘They keenly observed the match.’ Translation: Intensamente.
nagging
Meaning: Continually worrying or complaining. Example: ‘Her nagging complaints were hard to ignore.’ Translation: Insistente.
