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undermine

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minar/prejudicar/comprometer algo

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within

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dentro de/no prazo de

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demean

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rebaixar (algo/alguém)

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outweigh

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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.

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welfare

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bem-estar/assistência social

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Toxicity

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toxicidade

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seek

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procurar/buscar/almejar

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alongside

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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.)

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attempts

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tentativas

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wacht out

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prestar atenção/ter cuidado

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far-reaching

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de longo alcance/abrangente/vasto

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leads to

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leva a/resulta em/conduz a

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self-worth

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autovalorização

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steady

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estável/constante/contínuo

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tiredness

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cansaço

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steeming

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decorrente/resultante/proveniente

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weakened

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enfraquecido

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behavioural

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comportamental

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forceful

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forte/convincente

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subtly

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sutilmente

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bending the truth

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distorcer/alterar a verdade

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withheld

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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.)

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suit

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“Suit” can refer to formal clothing, a legal case, or a category in playing cards. As a verb, it means something is appropriate or fits well with someone’s needs or preferences.

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harm

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dano/mal/prejudicar (algo/alguém)

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prone

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propenso/suscetível

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exploitation

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exploração/abuso

27
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build up

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construir (algo)/desenvolver

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bounce

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saltar/pular

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bounce back

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recuperar-se/dar a volta por cima

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thrive

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means to grow strongly, be successful, or flourish, often under favorable conditions. It is a positive term that indicates success, health, or prosperity in growth and development.

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mindfull

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consciente

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verdant

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verdejante

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lie

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encontra-se/deitar/ficar

34
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chills to the bone

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intense fear or horror

35
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decay

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decadência/degradação

refers to the gradual process of deterioration, whether it’s physical (like rotting fruit or a decaying building) or metaphorical (like moral decay). As a noun, it describes the state of decline; as a verb, it describes the action of deteriorating.

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hang

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pendurar

37
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ominously

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is used to describe actions, events, or situations that hint at or foreshadow something negative, threatening, or dangerous. It adds a sense of unease or impending trouble to whatever is being described.

Examples:
“The sky darkened ominously as the storm approached.”

(The sky became darker in a way that suggested a dangerous storm was coming.)
“He spoke ominously about the consequences of ignoring the warnings.”

(He spoke in a way that implied something bad would happen if the warnings were ignored.)
“The door creaked ominously in the silent house.”

(The door made a creepy, unsettling noise that suggested something eerie or frightening might occur.)

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weathered

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desgastado

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grieving

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enlutado

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soothe

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acalmar/aliviar

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restless

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inquieto/agitado

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drowned

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afogado

primarily refers to dying due to being submerged in water and unable to breathe. It can also be used metaphorically to describe being overwhelmed by something, such as emotions or responsibilities.

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leaves

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folhas

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scurry

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apressar

To move quickly and with small, rapid steps, usually in a hurried or panicked manner.

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underfoot

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sob os pés

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revered

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reverenciado

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alike

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igual/da mesma forma

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tread

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pisar

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so as not

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is used to indicate the purpose of an action with the intention of prevent something from happening (it’s a formal way of saying “in order to not)

50
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Kin

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parente

51
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musky

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smell that is strong

52
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scent

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perfume/cheiro/aroma

53
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chitter

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typically describes the high-pitched rapid, and often repetitive sounds made by animals

54
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rodents

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roedores

55
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throng

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multidão