Unit 8 Flashcards

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Perched

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means sitting or resting on something, typically in a high or elevated position. It often describes how a bird sits on a branch, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe anything or anyone positioned in a high place.

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Someone who is passionate and knowledgeable about a particular subject or activity, enthusiastic or expert in a particular field

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Aficionado

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Describes something that’s so picturesque, beautiful or idyllic, that it resembles a scene one might find on a postcard

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Postcard-perfect

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Cloistered

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Someone or something that is secluded ( isolado ) or kept away from the outside world, often in a quiet or isolated environment

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Cloistered

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Someone or something that is secluded ( isolado ) or kept away from the outside world, often in a quiet or isolated environment

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Atrium

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A central hall or open space within buildings typically a skylight ( furo para entrar iluminação ) or large windows to allow natural light to enter

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Inception

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The beginning or the start of something, especially a process or an idea, but it can also be a project etc

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Term informally used to refer to snack or food, specially those that are eaten casually or between meals.

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Munchies

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Alleyway

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Beco

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Artsy

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Informal term used to describe something or someone that is associated with exhibits qualities related to art, creativity, or and artistic aesthetic.
Artístico

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Describes a close and cohesive group or community where the members have strong connections and relationships with each other.

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Tight-knit

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Tucked away

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Escondido

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Vibrant

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Vibrante

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A beloved

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Um amado

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Amidst

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Entre

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Artisanal

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Artesanal

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A … hub of

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Centro, concentração

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A Crime-ridden mess

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Bagunça dominada pelo crime

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Structure has flourished thanks to

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Floreceu, melhorou, graças a

20
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Most iconic building

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Mais icônico

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Run-down magnet

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Desgastado, degradado imã

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Overcome countless problems

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Superar incontáveis

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The best-administrated building

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Mais bem administrado

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Generates revenue

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bring in money through business activities or operations. It refers to the process of earning income by selling products, offering services, or engaging in other revenue-creating activities.

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The transformation came about

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a transformação aconteceu

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Rejects accusations of dictatorial tendencies

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rejeita acusações de tendências ditatoriais

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I treat everyone equally

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Eu trato todo mundo da mesma forma

28
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Range of residents

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Série de residentes // range- varia

29
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Average rents

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Rendas médias

30
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To revamp

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Make significant changes or improvements to something