CA3-4 Flashcards

1
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steamroll/steamrolling/steamroller

A

rolo compressor;

An oppressive and relentless power or force.

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2
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plundered [to plunder]

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saqueado; saquear, roubar, espoliar

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3
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threefold

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tríplice, triplo

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4
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demise

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morte, falecimento, queda, fim, desaparecimento, declínio;

  1. A person’s death.
  2. 1 The end or failure of an enterprise or institution.
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5
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mantle

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manto, capa;

Cloak or envelop.

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6
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completion

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conclusão, realização, finalização;

The action or process of completing or finishing something.

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7
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scholarship

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bolsa de estudos OU

Academic study or achievement; learning at a high level.

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8
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shy away from

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evitar, fugir de algo; temer alguém; intimidar-se;

Avoid doing or becoming involved in (something) due to nervousness or a lack of confidence.

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9
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flatten

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achatar

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10
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onslaught

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ataque, investida, ofensiva

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11
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deprived

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privadas, carentes, desprovidas;

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12
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gunboat diplomacy

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política/diplomacia da canhoneira

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13
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within this template

A

dentro desse modelo/padrão

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14
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indoctrinate

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doutrinar

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15
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shrivel

A

enrugar, murchar;

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16
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scapegoat

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bode expiatório

17
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mouthpiece

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porta voz

18
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behemoth

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mastodonte

19
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awed

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impressionado, deslumbrado;