TOELF Flashcards

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brief

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adjective: short (about time, not length)

Before we begin class, let me briefly introduce myself.

This word has other definitions, but this is the most important one to study

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Before we begin class, let me briefly introduce myself.

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Antes de começarmos a aula, deixe-me apresentar-me brevemente.

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assume

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verb: to believe without proof

Ahmed assumed his forgetful professor wouldn’t remember their meeting, but the professor was already waiting for him in her office.

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foster

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verb: to help the growth of something

A good teacher not only teaches students how to do well on tests; a good teacher fosters curiosity and excitement to learn in her students.

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scarce

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adjective: very little, not enough

When gasoline was expensive and scarce, people found ways to travel without using their cars.

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compel

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verb: make someone do something

Clara hoped her son would clean his room on his own, but eventually she had to compel him by threatening to take away his television.

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concede

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verb: to acknowledge defeat (reconhecer a derrota)

I concede. You win!

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downfall

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noun: a sudden loss of power or success

An inability to match the lower prices of its competitors led to the company’s downfall.
substantivo: uma perda repentina de poder ou sucesso
A incapacidade de igualar os preços mais baixos dos seus concorrentes levou à queda da empresa.

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momentum

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noun: the force from moving

A train moving at even the slowest speeds has enough momentum to make stopping difficult.

substantivo: a força do movimento

Um trem que se move mesmo nas velocidades mais lentas tem impulso suficiente para dificultar a parada.

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slender

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adjective: thin and attractive

The slender movie star told everyone that she worked out a lot to keep fit, but she actually just had a fast metabolism.

adjetivo: magro e atraente

A esbelta estrela de cinema disse a todos que ela malhou muito para manter a forma, mas na verdade ela só tinha um metabolismo rápido.

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overcome

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verb: win a victory over

Determined to make more friends this year, Finn overcame his shyness and introduced himself to the new student.

verbo: conquistar uma vitória sobre

Determinado a fazer mais amigos este ano, Finn superou a timidez e se apresentou ao novo aluno.

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Finn overcame his shyness and introduced himself to the new student.

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Finn superou a timidez e se apresentou ao novo aluno.

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convey

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verb: to communicate information

A skilled actor can convey complicated emotions simply through facial expressions and body language.

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overwhelm

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verb: to become too much to handle

Jesse thought he could work two jobs while studying full-time, but his new schedule quickly overwhelmed him, and his grades soon dropped.

verbo: tornar-se demais para lidar

Jesse pensou que poderia trabalhar em dois empregos enquanto estudava em tempo integral, mas seu novo horário rapidamente o sobrecarregou e suas notas logo caíram.

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still alive

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continua vivo - still tem outro significado como “ainda”

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The repeated floods in the capital city have displaced more than 10,000 people, many of whom are now living in their cars or on the streets.

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As repetidas inundações na capital deslocaram mais de 10 mil pessoas, muitas das quais vivem agora nos seus carros ou nas ruas.

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linger

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verb: to stay for longer than expected

Although the invitation clearly stated that the party would end at midnight, there were a handful of guests still lingering at 2:00AM.

verbo: ficar por mais tempo do que o esperado

Embora o convite indicasse claramente que a festa terminaria à meia-noite, alguns convidados ainda estavam lá às 2h.

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Although the invitation clearly stated that the party would end at midnight, there were a handful of guests still lingering at 2:00AM.

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Embora o convite indicasse claramente que a festa terminaria à meia-noite, alguns convidados ainda estavam lá às 2h.

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undertake

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verb: promise to do or start to do a large and difficult project

After he’d gathered all the materials and tools, Steve was ready to undertake the construction of his new garage on his own, one piece at a time.

verbo: prometer fazer ou começar a fazer um projeto grande e difícil

Depois de reunir todos os materiais e ferramentas, Steve estava pronto para empreender sozinho a construção de sua nova garagem, uma peça de cada vez.

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After he’d gathered all the materials and tools, Steve was ready to undertake the construction of his new garage on his own, one piece at a time.

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Depois de reunir todos os materiais e ferramentas, Steve estava pronto para empreender sozinho a construção de sua nova garagem, uma peça de cada vez.

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Joan took her car back to the dealer who had sold it to her, asking that lock be repaired for free since it never worked and was clearly defective.

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Joan levou o carro de volta à concessionária que o vendeu para ela, pedindo que a fechadura fosse consertada gratuitamente, pois ela nunca funcionou e estava claramente com defeito.

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22
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it’s raining

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está chovendo

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23
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it’s cold

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está frio

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it’s really hot

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está muito calor

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25
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it’s working

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está funcionando

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foster

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verb: to help the growth of something

A good teacher not only teaches students how to do well on tests; a good teacher fosters curiosity and excitement to learn in her students.

verbo: ajudar no crescimento de algo

Um bom professor não apenas ensina aos alunos como se sair bem nas provas; um bom professor estimula a curiosidade e o entusiasmo para aprender em seus alunos.

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27
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ON LIFE SUPPORT
Elizabeth Warren acknowledges the ripple effects of ObamaCare’s consequences

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SOBRE APOIO À VIDA
Elizabeth Warren reconhece os efeitos em cascata das consequências do ObamaCare

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Texas Tragedy: CEO, former TCU football player and his 2 children killed while traveling for Thanksgiving

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Tragédia no Texas: CEO, ex-jogador de futebol do TCU e seus 2 filhos mortos enquanto viajavam para o Dia de Ação de Graças

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29
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“Zach had a charisma about him and the uncanny ability to light up any room he walked into. He had a charitable heart that made lasting impacts on the Fort Worth Community. He treasured his family and was a proud alumni of TCU,” the company posted.

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“Zach tinha um carisma e uma habilidade incrível de iluminar qualquer sala em que entrasse. Ele tinha um coração caridoso que causou impactos duradouros na comunidade de Fort Worth. Ele valorizava sua família e era um orgulhoso ex-aluno do TCU”, disse a empresa postou.

30
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Federal and state systems handle both civil and criminal cases. Federal courts handle civil issues like bankruptcy, while state courts handle civil issues like evictions and divorce.

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Os sistemas federal e estadual lidam com casos civis e criminais. Os tribunais federais tratam de questões civis, como falências, enquanto os tribunais estaduais tratam de questões civis, como despejos e divórcios.

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The Clerk of Courts is the person who keeps the records for the court. The Clerk receives documents for filing and collects court fees. People who have to go to court and cannot afford to pay filing fees can often file a “poverty affidavit.” A “poverty affidavit” is a sworn statement that you have a low income and cannot afford the fees. Once you file the affidavit and a judge approves it, your filing fees will be reduced or waived in that case.

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O Escrivão dos Tribunais é a pessoa que mantém os registros do tribunal. O escrivão recebe documentos para arquivamento e cobra custas judiciais. As pessoas que têm de ir a tribunal e não podem pagar as taxas de registo podem muitas vezes apresentar uma “declaração de pobreza”. Uma “declaração de pobreza” é uma declaração juramentada de que você tem uma renda baixa e não pode pagar as taxas. Depois que você apresentar a declaração e um juiz a aprovar, suas taxas de registro serão reduzidas ou dispensadas nesse caso.

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but his new schedule quickly overwhelmed him

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mas sua nova agenda a sobrecarregou

33
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overwhelm

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verb: to become too much to handle

Jesse thought he could work two jobs while studying full-time, but his new schedule quickly overwhelmed him, and his grades soon dropped.

verbo: tornar-se demais para lidar

Jesse pensou que poderia trabalhar em dois empregos enquanto estudava em tempo integral, mas seu novo horário rapidamente o sobrecarregou e suas notas logo caíram.

34
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compel

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compel
verb: make someone do something

Clara hoped her son would clean his room on his own, but eventually she had to compel him by threatening to take away his television.

obrigar
verbo: obrigar alguém a fazer algo

Clara esperava que o filho limpasse o quarto sozinho, mas acabou por obrigá-lo, ameaçando tirar-lhe a televisão.

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scrap

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scrap
noun: a small piece (usually left after most is gone)

The dog waited patiently for the family to finish eating; he knew that his best chance for a scrap of hamburger came when they cleared the plates.

This word has other definitions, but this is the most important one to study

36
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to acknowledge defeat

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reconhecer a derrota

concede
verb: to acknowledge defeat

I concede. You win!

conceder
verbo: reconhecer a derrota

Eu admito. Você venceu!

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a small amount or individual used for studying the whole thing or group

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uma pequena quantia ou indivíduo usado para estudar a coisa toda ou grupo

38
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Clara hoped her son would clean his room on his own,

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Clara esperava que seu filho limpasse o quarto sozinho,

39
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even to drivers who knew it well.

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mesmo para motoristas que o conheciam bem.

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the CEO was pleased to present a check to the charity on behalf of his company’s employees.

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o CEO teve o prazer de entregar um cheque à instituição de caridade em nome dos funcionários de sua empresa.

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overcome

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superar
verbo: conquistar uma vitória sobre

Determinado a fazer mais amigos este ano, Finn superou a timidez e se apresentou ao novo aluno.

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A train moving at even the slowest speeds has enough momentum to make stopping difficult.

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Um trem que se move mesmo nas velocidades mais lentas tem impulso suficiente para dificultar a parada.

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moving at even the slowest speeds

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movendo-se mesmo nas velocidades mais lentas

44
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very well known

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muito bem conhecido

45
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endeavor

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verb: to try very hard to accomplish

Ten-year-old Timmy fell down a lot while he was endeavoring to ride an adult’s bicycle, but he eventually succeeded.

verbo: tentar muito realizar

Timmy, de dez anos, caiu muito enquanto tentava andar na bicicleta de um adulto, mas acabou conseguindo.

46
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A train moving at even the slowest speeds has enough momentum to make stopping difficult.

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Um trem que se move mesmo nas velocidades mais lentas tem impulso suficiente para dificultar a parada.

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drawback

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noun: a disadvantage, a negative part

While the new office was cleaner and in a nicer part of town, the total lack of windows was a major drawback that changed the team’s mind.

recua
substantivo: uma desvantagem, uma parte negativa

Embora o novo escritório fosse mais limpo e ficasse em uma parte mais agradável da cidade, a total falta de janelas foi uma grande desvantagem que mudou a opinião da equipe.

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convey

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transmiir uma informação

49
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A skilled actor can convey complicated emotions simply through facial expressions and body language.

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Um ator habilidoso pode transmitir emoções complicadas simplesmente por meio de expressões faciais e linguagem corporal.

50
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not enough

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INSUFICIENTE

51
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Although a perpetual motion machine

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EMBORA SEJA UMA MAQUINA DE MOVIMENTO PERPÉTUO

52
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would be an amazing source of energy, such things do not exist; everything comes to a stop at some point.

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seria uma fonte incrível de energia, tais coisas não existem; tudo para em algum momento.

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would be an amazing source of energy

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seria uma fonte incrível de energia,

54
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It is interesting to walk through

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INTERESSANTE PERCORRER

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going through

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PASSANDO

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overwhelm

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verb: to become too much to handle

Jesse thought he could work two jobs while studying full-time, but his new schedule quickly overwhelmed him, and his grades soon dropped.

verbo: tornar-se demais para lidar

Jesse pensou que poderia trabalhar em dois empregos enquanto estudava em tempo integral, mas seu novo horário rapidamente o sobrecarregou e suas notas logo caíram.

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jesse thought he could work two jobs while studying full-time

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Jesse pensou que poderia trabalhar em dois empregos enquanto estudava em tempo integral

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thought he could work

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pensou que poderia trabalhar

59
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verb: make someone do something

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obrigar alguém a fazer algo

60
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undertake

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verb: promise to do or start to do a large and difficult project

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After he’d gathered all the materials and tools, Steve was ready to undertake the construction of his new garage on his own, one piece at a time.

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Depois de reunir todos os materiais e ferramentas, Steve estava pronto para empreender sozinho a construção de sua nova garagem, uma peça de cada vez.

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After he’d gathered all the materials and tools

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Depois de reunir todos os materiais e ferramentas,

63
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Steve was ready to undertake the construction of his new garage on his own, one piece at a time.

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Steve estava pronto para empreender sozinho a construção de sua nova garagem, uma peça de cada vez.

64
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overwhelm
(errou muito atenção)

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verb: to become too much to handle

verbo: tornar-se demais para lidar

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66
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Aquaman doesn’t have a home after his bonnet divorce: find me on the road

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Aquaman não tem uma casa depois do divórcio do capô: me encontre na estrada

67
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graduates of foreign law

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Graduados em direito estrangeiro

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while promoting rigorous, innovative and interdisciplinary

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ao mesmo tempo que promove estudos rigorosos, inovadores e interdisciplinares

69
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We very much look forward to meeting you!

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Estamos muito ansiosos para conhecê-lo!

70
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Are you wondering

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Você está se perguntando

71
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he was hesitant to take the risk, however small

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ele estava hesitante em correr o risco, por menor que fosse

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I thought about what you told me yesterday.

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Pensei no que você me disse ontem.