Vocabulary 09 Flashcards

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Proselyting

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Eng: to change an opinion, religious belief; convert
Port: Convertendo, mudando

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N: Reminiscent

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Eng: Evocative, redolent, remindful, resonant, similar, allusive
To reminiscent - to remember
Port: Nostálgico

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Exp: Petty bourgeoisie

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Eng: Middle class

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V: Usher

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Eng: escort, lead, direct, guide
Noun: Doorkeeper

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N: Stratum

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Eng: Layer, level
Port: Estrato

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V: Galvanise

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Eng: To stimulate to action

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V: Revamped

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Eng: To restore, renovate, refurbish

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V: Eschew

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Eng: Avoid, abandon, shun, elude, forgo

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V: Halve

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Eng: To divide equally; cut in half

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N: Toil

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Eng: Hard work
Port: Labuta, trabalho

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Adj: Weary

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Eng: Tired
Port: Cansado

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Adj: Disinherited

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Port: Não abastadas

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Adj: Sorrowful

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Port: Cansados

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Adj: Stalwart

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E: Loyal and resolute
P: Leal

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Besieged

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E.. To surround with hostile forces

P: Cercado

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Auction

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Buy/Sell event

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Bid

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$$Offer

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Boug

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False