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1
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FEATURES

A

CARACTERÍSTICAS
I think the book has many positive features.

PROTAGONIZAR
The famous actor featured in over fifty major movies.

FUNÇÃO
The new software has a range of useful features.

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HOLD

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SEGURAR
I held(simple past) my son's hand to cross the road.

ESPERAR
The president’s secretary asked me to hold the line.
The attendant kept the customer on hold for five minutes.

ABRAÇAR algo/alguém
My friend held me to comfort me.

MANTER (algo)
The carpenter used a clamp to hold the boards together.

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HOWEVER

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NO ENTANTO
It is raining now. However, I will go to the park.

CONTUDO
There was a lot of wind that day; however, it was not cold.

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REALIZED

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PERCEBER
I was going to make a cake, but I realized I was out of milk.

I only realized it was raining when I looked through the window.

REALIZAR
I realized all of my short-term dreams.

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THREAT

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AMEAÇA

Deforestation represents a threat to the environment.

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RUTHLESS

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CRUEL

The police caught the ruthless killer.

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CONCERNS / CONCERNING

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PREOCUPANTE
The issue of climate change concerns all of us.

A RESPEITO DE
The speaker gave a speech concerning climate change.

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EARN

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GANHAR
I earn a good salary at my new job.

RECEBER
Whoever completes the entire course earns a diploma.

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WOUND

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FERIDA
The nurse flushed the wound with an antiseptic.

FERIR
The robber had a knife, but he did not wound anyone.

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DEVICE

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DISPOSITIVO
It is easy to connect to the Internet with a mobile device.

APARELHO
With this mobile device, I can connect to the internet.

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LACK

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AUSÊNCIA / FALTA
Despite the lack of resources, my team met the deadline.

INEXISTÊNCIA
The case was closed due to the lack of evidence.

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DECEASED

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FALECIDO / FALECEU

The prince ascended the throne when the king deceased.

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STUCK

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PRESO / PARADO
I was stuck in traffic due to the rain.

I was stuck at the airport until they repaired the plane.

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OUTRAGEOUS

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ESCANDALOSO / ABSURDO

This celebrity is known for her outrageous outfits.

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THOUGH

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NO ENTANTO
It will not rain today. It will get colder, though.
I love her though.

APESAR DE
I rarely eat chocolate, though I like it.

EMBORA
Though she liked the dress, she did not buy it.

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WILD

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SELVAGEM

Wolves and bears are wild animals.

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RECKLESS

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IMPRUDENTE
It is very reckless to drive in a snowstorm.

IRRESPONSÁVEL
A reckless person makes impulsive decisions.

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DOWNTOWN

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CENTRO DA CIDADE

Downtown is usually where the town hall is located.

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HOUSEHOLD CHORES

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TAREFAS DOMÉSTICAS

My brother and I help our parents with household chores.

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GARBAGE

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LIXO

LATA DE LIXO - GARBAGE CAN

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SILLY

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IDIOTA / BOBO
This oversized hat makes me look silly.

he doesn’t care to waste time on “silly decorations”.

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INSTEAD OF

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AO INVÉS DE

Tonight we will eat pizza instead of hamburger.

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LOAN

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EMPRÉSTIMO

I got a loan from the bank to buy a house

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SOMEHOW

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DE CERTO MODO / DE ALGUMA MANEIRA

I will find a solution to the problem somehow.

I am happier somehow, but I do not know why.

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JOINT

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CONJUNTA
The couple opened a joint bank account.

COMPARTILHADO
Parents have a joint responsibility for their children.

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NIECE AND NEPHEW

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SOBRINHA E SOBRINHO
My nephew is my sister’s son.
My brother’s daughter is my only niece.

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LEADING

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LÍDER
The leading actress was nominated for an award.

DE PONTA
He works for a leading company in the technology sector.

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MANKIND

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HUMANIDADE / ESPÉCIE HUMANA

The history of mankind is marked by great inventions.

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REACH

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ALCANÇAR (ALGO)
Our goal was to reach the northern tip of the country.

CONSEGUIR / ATINGIR
The world leaders finally reached an agreement at the summit.
The actress has reached the height of her career.

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FINED

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MULTADO
The police fined the driver for speeding.

FINE - MULTA
The driver paid the fine for crossing the red light.

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RATHER

RATHER THAN

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MUITO MELHOR / BASTANTE
The boy is rather tall for his age.

EM VEZ DE
I took the car rather than going by bus.

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SWALLOW

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DEGLUTIR / ENGOLIR

I accidentally swallowed my chewing gum.

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MESS

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BAGUNÇA / DESORDEM

The boy cleaned up the mess in his room.

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BLAME

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CULPA

The boy blamed the dog for the mess.

The boss took the blame for all mistakes.

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FUSS

A

COMPLICAÇÃO
I managed to buy tickets for the final without any fuss.

ALARDE / BARULHO
My friend enjoys making a fuss over nothing.

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CHEW

A

MASTIGAR

I always chew very slowly during meals.

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OUTDATED

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DESATUALIZADO / ULTRAPASSADO
The company is replacing the outdated machinery.

The company replaced the outdated computers with the new ones.

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ORDINARY

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SIMPLES / COMUM
It was an ordinary house, with nothing special about it.

Fewer and fewer people have an ordinary landline.

It was an ordinary day, nothing special happened.

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FEWER AND FEWER

A

CADA VEZ MENOS

disconnected periphery of poor and sometimes fragile states whose citizens have fewer and fewer opportunities to seize.

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SEIZE

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APROVEITAR
She seized the opportunity to start her own business.

CAPTURAR
The police seized the suspect when he tried to run.

TOMAR ALGO DE ALGUÉM
The army seized the city from the enemy with a sudden attack.

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ARMY

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EXÉRCITO

He was promoted to major in the army.

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BRISTLING

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REPLETO

the vehicle is bristling with aerials and cameras.

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BRAKE

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FREIO

Brakes are used to stop a moving vehicle.

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RELY

RELY ON

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CONFIAR
I can always rely on my friends

DEPENDER DE ALGO/ALGUÉM
Charities rely on donations to survive.

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FITTED

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EQUIPADO / ADAPTADO

The technician fitted the new valve into the machine.

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FIT

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APTO / ADEQUADO
Dog food is not fit for human consumption.

EM FORMA
He looks like an athlete, very lean and fit.

FICAR BEM
I think this dress will fit my girlfriend.

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BURY / BURIED

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ENTERRAR
The dog buried the bone in the garden.

SEPULTAR
Many people came when the former president was buried.

COBERTO

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WIRES

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FIOS
Electricity is supplied through wires and cables.

The technician climbed the post to replace the wires.

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THEREFORE

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ASSIM, ENTÃO, DESSA FORMA, POR ISSO, CONSEQUENTEMENTE

I studied hard and therefore passed the exam.

It rained all week and therefore the match was called off.

The economy is strong; therefore, people have more money.

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ENHANCE

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MELHORAR / AUMENTAR
The company enhanced the performance of its product.

REFORÇAR
The bank has metal detectors to enhance security.

REALÇAR
The new haircut enhanced the girl’s beautiful face.

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BEND

A

DOBRAR
After five miles, the road bends to the left.

(SUBSTANTIVO - UMA CURVA)
The road has a bend to the right a few miles away.

CURVAR
For some exercises, it is necessary to bend the body.

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SIGHT

A

VISTA
When I first met my wife, it was love at first sight.

VISÃO
After the eye surgery, my sight got better.

AVISTAR
The sailor sighted a ship in the distance.

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SAILOR

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MARINHEIRO

The sailor looked out at the vast sea.

54
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GUIDANCE

A

ORIENTAÇÃO / CONSELHOS
My teacher always provides guidance to his students.

My brother’s guidance contributed greatly to my success.

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STEER

A

DIRIGIR
The captain steers the ship away from the cliffs.

CONDUZIR
The captain steered the ship to the port.

GUIAR
The farmer steered the cows to the pasture.

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STIFF

A

RÍGIDO / DURO
My boss is somewhat formal and stiff.

He used a stiff brush to clean the muddy boots.

The champion faced a stiff competitor in the final.

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ILL

A

DOENTE
I am ill, so I cannot go to school today.

ILL HEALTH
problemas de saúde

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STRAIGHT

A

RETO
He drew a straight line from one dot to the other.

DIRETO
An important question deserves a straight answer.

PURO
I will have a glass of straight vodka, without ice.

CONSECUTIVO
We won the championship for the fourth straight year.

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SURELY

A

CERTAMENTE
My teacher surely knows the answer to this question.

The fastest car will surely win the race

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SHALL

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DEVER

I shall arrive between three and four in the morning.

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CONTENTMENT

A

realização, contentamento

62
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PROPERLY

A

Adequadamente

63
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Layer

A

Camada

The dessert has a layer of cream.

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Dessert

A

Sobremesa

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Quote

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Citação

He quotes many famous authors in his speech.

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SAMPLE

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AMOSTRA; PROVAR

The survey included a random sample of 100 adults.

I always sample new dishes when I travel.

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WORTH

A

VALOR

The athlete won the competition and proved his worth.

The expert gave a preliminary estimate of the worth of the company.

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GUESS; GUESSED

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ADIVINHAR

I did not know the answer, so I guessed.

Based on the directions, I guess this must be the right way.

69
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FILL OUT

A

PREENCHER

I had to fill out all the fields of the survey.

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FEATURES

A

CARACTERÍSTICAS

I think the book has many positive features.

RECURSOS

The device has excellent features.

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PLOT

A

ENREDO
The film’s plot is based on a famous novel.

TERRENO
I planted a garden on a small plot near the school.

72
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COPS

A

POLICIAIS / TIRAS

The cops stopped me for speeding.

73
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BUMBLING

A

DESASTRADO

74
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CLUE

A

PISTA

The police found several clues

75
Q

SMEAR

A

ESFREGAR
ESFREÇAÇO

The laboratory technician examined the blood smear under the microscope.

76
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FLAW

A

DEFEITO / ERRO

The plan had no flaw.

77
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UNLIKE AND DISLIKE

A

UNLIKE - DIFERENTE / DIFERENTEMENTE DE

Unlike dogs, cats are rather solitary animals
This fruit is unlike any other I have tasted.

DISLIKE - NÃO GOSTAR

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PATTERN

A

PADRÃO
The data forms a clear pattern on the chart.

(os dados formam um claro padrão no gráfico)

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