English Class Flashcards
undermine
minar/prejudicar/comprometer algo
within
dentro de/no prazo de
demean
rebaixar (algo/alguém)
outweigh
ultrapassar (algo)/ Superar (algo)
means to be more significant, important, or heavier than something else. It is often used in a figurative sense to compare the importance or impact of two or more factors.
welfare
bem-estar/assistência social
Toxicity
toxicidade
seek
procurar/buscar/almejar
alongside
junto a
As a Preposition:
Definition: Beside or in company with.
Example: “She walked alongside her friend on the beach.”
(She walked next to her friend on the beach.)
As an Adverb:
Definition: Along or close by.
Example: “The new project will run alongside our existing initiatives.”
(The new project will happen in conjunction with or next to our existing initiatives.)
Usage:
Physical Proximity:
Example: “The dog ran alongside the bicycle.”
(The dog ran next to the bicycle.)
Working Together:
Example: “He worked alongside his colleagues to complete the task.”
(He worked together with his colleagues to finish the task.)
attempts
tentativas
wacht out
prestar atenção/ter cuidado
far-reaching
de longo alcance/abrangente/vasto
leads to
leva a/resulta em/conduz a
self-worth
autovalorização
steady
estável/constante/contínuo
tiredness
cansaço
steeming
decorrente/resultante/proveniente
weakened
enfraquecido
behavioural
comportamental
forceful
forte/convincente
subtly
sutilmente
bending the truth
distorcer/alterar a verdade
withheld
retido
“Withheld” refers to the act of intentionally not giving or sharing something that could be expected, such as money, information, or resources. It implies a deliberate decision to keep something back.
Examples:
“The company withheld the employee’s bonus due to poor performance.”
(The company deliberately did not give the bonus because of the employee’s poor performance.)
“He withheld important information during the investigation.”
(He chose not to share or disclose important information during the investigation.)
“The landlord withheld the deposit until the damage was repaired.”
(The landlord kept the deposit and did not return it until the necessary repairs were made.)