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Worth

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Valor, Que vale a pena, Valer a pena fazer(tentar, ver)

  1. There’s nothing worth reading in this newspaper;
  2. The athlete won the competition and proved his worth;
  3. She has proved her worth on numerous occasions;
  4. I think this matter is worth our attention;
  5. Our house is worth about £300,000.1
  6. It’s not as good as his last book, but it’s definitely worth reading.2
  7. Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing, unless it means effort, pain and difficulty
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Bear /Bér/

verb | noun

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Suportar, Aguentar, Tolerar | Urso

  1. I can’t bear her (= I dislike her very much).
  2. The pain was too much to bear.
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Yell /Iél/

verb

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Gritar

  1. Our neighbours were yelling (obscenities) at each other this morning.
  2. The child yelled out in pain.
  3. Suddenly there was a loud yell from the bathroom.
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Wonder

verb | noun

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Questionar-se, Perguntar-se, Duvidar | Admiração, Maravilha

  1. He’s starting to wonder whether he did the right thing in accepting this job.
  2. Your attitude caused me great wonder
  3. My dream is to visit all seven wonders of the world.
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Willing /Uilin/

adjective

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Disposto, Estar afim

  1. If you’re willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.
  2. He’s willing to lend us some money.
  3. You said you needed a volunteer - well, I’m willing.
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Whenever

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Sempre que, Toda vez que

  1. I try to use olive oil whenever possible.
  2. Whenever I go there they seem to be asleep.
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Wear /Uér/

verb | noun

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Vestir, Usar

  1. He wears glasses for reading.
  2. Some musicians don’t like to wear rings when they’re playing.

Desgate

  1. The wheel bearings have worn over the years, which is what’s causing the noise.
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Vague /Veig/

adjective

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Vago

  1. I do have a vague memory of meeting her many years ago.
  2. She had a vague feeling that something had gone terribly wrong
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Upside down

adverb

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De cabeça para baixo, invertido

  1. The plane was flying upside down at high speed.
  2. He put the pots upside down on a dish towel to let them dry.
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Upside

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Lado positivo | Vantagem

  1. It’s annoying that we can’t travel until Thursday, but the upside is that tickets are cheaper then.
  2. The proximity to supermarkets is the upside to this house.
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Unveil /Ãnveil/

verb

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Revelar, Inaugurar

  1. The company recently unveiled a test version of its new search engine.
  2. The memorial to those who had died in the war was unveiled by the Queen.
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Unlike

preposition | adjective

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Ao contrário de | Diferente

  1. This fruit is unlike any other I have tasted
  2. Unlike you, I’m not a great dancer.
  3. Unlike dogs, cats are rather solitary animals
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Unlikely

adjective

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Improvável

  1. It’s unlikely that I’ll be able to come to the party.
  2. Winning the lottery twice is something unlikely to happen
  3. When I asked what he was doing there, he came up with some unlikely explanation.
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Take place

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Acontencer, Realizar-se

  1. WWDC 2022 is scheduled to take place a few days from now. On June, 6.
  2. The story takes place in the 18th century.
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Take advantage of

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Aproveitar

  1. I will not go to swim, so I will take advantage of it to study.
  2. We took advantage of the warm weather to go to the beach.
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Hands down!

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Sem dúvida! | Sem discussão

  1. If we had a race, he’d win hands down.
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Able

adjective

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Capaz | Apto | Hábil

  1. It’s so wonderful being able to see the sea from my window.
  2. No one is able to predict the future.
  3. The new accountant is an able and experienced employee.
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Define:

According to

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De acordo com, Segundo, Conforme

  1. Students are put in groups according to their ability.
  2. It will rain tomorrow, according to the weather forecast.
  3. According to the road sign, we should turn left.
  4. Everything is going according to plan.
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Achieve /Athiv/

verb

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Alcançar | Realizar

  1. We finally achieved our goal of buying a house.
  2. I am hopeful that we can achieve peace eventually, but it is not going to be easy.
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Acknowledge

verb

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Reconher, Aceitar, Admitir

  1. She is usually acknowledged to be one of our best artists.

I learnt this word with Mai on my class when we talk about the mother’s day and that she acknowledge your parents and celebrate the day or something like that.

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Acquire /Ãquaier/

verb

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Adquirir

  1. I’ve acquired some useful skills in this job.
  2. He has acquired a reputation for being difficult to work with.
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Act /Ékit/

verb

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Agir | Atuar

  1. He acted as if he’d never met me before.
  2. She acted without thinking.
  3. Ellis Pike was chosen to act the part of the lawyer in the film.
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Actually /Akshely/

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Na verdade | Na realidade
(Other way to say is “As a matter of fact”)

  1. So what actually happened?
  2. Actually, he should study instead of going to the party.
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Adjust /ãdjást/

verb

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Ajustar | Adaptar

  1. If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.
  2. As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children.
  3. The lifestyle is so very different - it takes a while to adjust.
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Admit

verb

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Admitir

  1. I wasn’t entirely honest with him, I admit
  2. She admitted (that) she had made a mistake.
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Adopt /Ãdópt/

verb

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Adotar | Assumir

  1. We’ve adopted a different approach to solving the problem.
  2. I think it’s time to adopt a different strategy in my dealings with him.
  3. The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving
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Advice /Édvaiz/

noun

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Conselho | Recomendação | Orientação

  1. This book gives advice on saving money.
  2. I took your advice and went home early.
  3. Can I give you a piece of advice?
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Afford

verb

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Pagar | Arcar

  1. I don’t know how he can afford a new car on his salary.
  2. The company cannot afford further expenses.
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Aid /Eid/

noun | verb

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Ajuda, Socorro | Ajudar, Socorrer

  1. A good dictionary can be a useful aid to understanding a new language.
  2. A woman in the street saw that he was in trouble and came to his aid.
  3. His excuse for drinking brandy is that it’s said to aid digestion.
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Aim /Eim/

noun | verb

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Objetivo | Apontar, Visar

  1. My main aim in life is to be a good husband and father
  2. This book aims at attracting the serious reader
  3. The aim of the movie was to make people laugh
  4. He aimed the gun at the target
  5. This initiative aims at supporting small enterprises to adapt to the market
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Along

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Ao longo, junto

  1. I walked along the road for 30 minutes.
  2. a walk along the beach
  3. a romantic walk along the beach/river
  4. Somewhere along this road there’s a garage.
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Alongside

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Junto | Ao lado

  1. The new pill will be used alongside existing medicines.
  2. They put out cookies alongside the cake.
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Alternatives for “I dont Know”

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Thats a good question. I will find out!
I have the exact same question!
I have no idea/clue

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Alternatives for:

I don’t like it

Alternatives for

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I dislike it!

  1. I am not interested
  2. I am not into in
  3. I’m not crazy about it
  4. It’s not for me!
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Alternatives for

I think

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When you’re sure about something say:
I’m sure
I’m absolutely sure
No doubt
I’m certain
I’m positive
I bet (informal)

When you’re not certain about something say:
I guess
I’m not quite sure
I suppose
As far as I know
If I’m not mistaken
Correct me if I’m wrong
I have a feeling
To the best of my knowledge
To the best of my belief

If you want to express your opinion about something, use these phrases:
In my opinion
It seems to me
To tell the truth
To be honest
To my mind
If you ask me

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Alternatives for “Very good”

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Terrific, Great, Brilliant

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Alternatives for “Very tired”

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Exhausted, Sleepy, Spotless, Distressed

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Alternatives to “For example”

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For instance

My friend loves to eat chocolate, for instance, he ate two chocolate bars today

Such as

This summer I would like to visit some European countries, such as France, Italy, and Monaco

To give you an idea

We need to start protecting wild animals, to prevent their extinction. To give you an idea, only 3900 tiger and 1860 giant pandas remain in the wild

Imagine

I love working from home. Imagine spending morning, afternoon, and evening with your baby without having to commute

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Although

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Apesar | Apesar de que | Embora | Ainda que

  1. He’s coming tomorrow, although I don’t know what time.
  2. She walked home by herself, although she knew it was dangerous.
  3. Although the sun is shining, it is quite cold.
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Annoying

adjective

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Irritante, Incômodo

  1. The old fridge makes an annoying sound.
  2. She has an annoying habit of interrupting people.
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Annoy

verb

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Incomodar, Irritar, Aborrecer

  1. He’s always late and it’s starting to annoy me.
  2. Loud music at night really annoys me.
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Anyway | Anyhow

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Enfim | De qualquer maneira | Assim mesmo

  1. I hate carrots, but I ate them anyway.
  2. Her parents were opposed to her giving up her course, but she did it anyway.
  3. Anyway, in the end I didn’t wear your jacket.
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Apart

adverb

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Separado | Afastado | Distante | De Diferença1

  1. The garage, large enough for two cars, is set apart from (= not joined to) the house.
  2. We were asked to stand in two lines three metres apart.
  3. I forget the exact age difference between Mark and his brother - they’re two or three years apart.1
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Appointment

noun

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Consulta, Compromisso, Agendamento

  1. I’d like to make an appointment with Dr Evans, please.
  2. She had to cancel her dental appointment.

Nomeação | Apontar

  1. Our department expects to make five new appointments (= appoint five new people) this year alone.
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Approach

noun | verb

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Abordagem, Apromixamação | Abordar, Aproximar

  1. I’m not sure how to approach the problem.
  2. Michael is always very logical in his approach.
  3. We could just see the train approaching in the distance.
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Argue /Ar guil/

verb

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Argumentar | Discutir

  1. She argued that it would be cheaper to travel by bus
  2. I can’t argue with you about that (= I agree with you).
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Arise

verb

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Surgir, Acontecer

  1. New possibilities arise from modern technologies.
  2. The whole problem arose from a lack of communication.
  3. Problems could arise if I do not resolve the situation.
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Aside from

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Além de

  1. Aside from drinks, I brought snacks to the party.
  2. Money continues to be a problem but aside from that we’re all well.
  3. Aside from national or international issues, democracy begins in our neighborhoods.
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Assessment /Ãsséssement/

noun

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Avaliação

  1. Would you say that is a fair assessment of the situation?
  2. The man was approved in the company’s assessment.
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Assume

verb

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Assumir | Presumir | Supor

  1. You weren’t here, so I assumed you were at home.
  2. The new president assumes office at midnight tonight.
  3. The terrorists assumed control of the plane and forced it to land in the desert.
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Atrophy /Étrophy/

verb

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Atrofiar

  1. After several months in a hospital bed, my leg muscles had atrophied.
  2. In the 1980s, their political power gradually atrophied (= became weaker).
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Attach /Étéch | ãtéch/

verb

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Anexar

  1. She attached a picture to her letter.
  2. The information is in the attached document.
  3. My father attached the trailer to the car before leaving.1
  4. I attached a rope to the tree.2
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Attempt /atemptch/

verb | noun

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Tentar | Tentativa

  1. He attempted to escape through a window.
  2. This is his second attempt at passing the exam.
  3. My first attempt was a fail, but I did not give up.
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Attend

verb

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Frequentar | Estar presente em algum evento | Comparecer

  1. All directors must attend the meetings.
  2. Which school do your children attend?
  3. We need to attend an important metting tomorrow
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Auction /Óction/

noun

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Leilão

  1. The art gallery is hosting an auction to sell paintings.
  2. The painting will be sold at auction next week.
  3. The house and its contents are being put up for auction.
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Aware /A uer/

adjective

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Consciente, Ciente

  1. Were you aware of the problem?
  2. I am aware of my responsibility as a teacher.
  3. The explorer was well aware of the dangers of the jungle.
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Barrier /bér rier/

noun

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Barreira, Obstáculo

  1. Barriers have been erected all along the route the Pope will take.
  2. Despite the language barrier (= not speaking the same language), they soon became good friends.
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Basil /Bézol | Beizol/

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Manjericão

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Behalf /Berréf/

noun

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Em nome de alguém | Como representante de alguém

  1. Will you accept the prize on my behalf?
  2. A delegate attended the event on behalf of the government.
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Behave /Berreiv | Birreiv/

verb

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Comportar-se | Portar-se

  1. I teach my son to behave at school.
  2. He behaved very badly.
  3. You’re behaving like a child!
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Behind /Barrain | Birrain/

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Atrás de(a) | Por trás de(as)

  1. Close the door behind you.
  2. There’s a hotel behind the station.
  3. Our team is three points behind the winners.
  4. Who do we leave behind and How do we leave them?
  5. When we got to the restaurant, I realized that I had left my purse behind.
  6. She sat right behind me at the stadium.
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Belief /belif/

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Crença | Fé

  1. political beliefs
  2. my belief in God
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Belong

verb

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Pertencer | Fazer parte de
Sentir-se em casa(=to feel happy or comfortable in a situation)
Belong to(=Pertencer a alguém ou ser parte de algo)

  1. The land I inherited belonged to my parents.
  2. We belong to the same health club.
  3. This phone belongs me.
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Besides /bisaidz/

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Além de

  1. Do you play any other sports besides football?
  2. She won’t mind if you’re late – besides, it’s not your fault.
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Bet

verb | noun

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Apostar | Aposta

  1. I bet you (that) she’s missed the bus.
  2. I bet (that) he won’t come.
  3. Unfortunately, I have lost the bet.
  4. The horse that I bet on won the race.
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Beware

verb

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Tomar cuidado | Cuidado!

  1. Beware salespeople who promise offers that seem too good to be true.
  2. Beware of the dog.
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Beyond

adverb | preposition

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Além | Além de

  1. There is a village beyond the river.
  2. Our house is just beyond the bridge.
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Bid

noun | verb

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Oferta, Proposta | Ofertar

  1. The seller accepted my bid of 50 dollars.
  2. She knew she couldn’t afford it, so she didn’t bid.
  3. I made a bid of $150 for the painting.
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Blame

verb | noun

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Culpar | Responsabilidade, Culpa

  1. Don’t blame me (= it is not my fault) if you miss the bus!
  2. Hugh blames his mother for his lack of confidence.
  3. She still blames him for Tony’s accident.
  4. They put the blame on faulty equipment.

Blame game

Jogo de acusações ou Buscando culpados

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Blow

verb

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Soprar

  1. The wind blew hard during the storm.
  2. I blew on my coffee to cool it.
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Bonus /Bones/

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Bônus | Gratificação

  1. At the end of the year, the employees receive a bonus.
  2. I received a bonus from my boss at the end of the year.
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Book

verb | noun

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Reservar, Agendar | Livro

  1. I booked a flight for tomorrow.
  2. She’d booked a table for four at their favourite restaurant.
  3. I’ve booked two tickets for us to see “Carmen”.
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Borrow /Bórol/

verb

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Pegar empresatado, Emprestar

  1. She used to borrow money and not bother to pay it back.
  2. Can I borrow a pen please?
  3. I want to borrow a book from the library.
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Bother

verb | noun

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Incomodar, Preocupar, Se dar ao trabalho | Incômodo

  1. Don’t bother your father when he’s working.
  2. You could have phoned us but you just didn’t bother.
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Broad /Bród/

noun

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Largo | Amplo

  1. Broad shoulders
  2. Science is a very broad field.
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Broth

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Caldo | Caldo de Carne

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Bumpy

adjective

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Acidentado | Esburacado

  1. We drove along a narrow, bumpy road.
  2. It might be a bumpy flight (= an uncomfortable and rough flight) because there’s a lot of air turbulence ahead.
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Bunch

noun

A

Monte, Grupo

  1. A bunch of flowers
  2. There was a bunch of flowers on my doorstep.
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Bundle

noun | verb

A

Pacote | Agrupar

  1. The software bundle includes several useful applications.
  2. A bundle of letters/clothes
  3. The teacher bundled the tests by class to correct them
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Bury /Bér ri/

verb

A

Enterrar | Sepultar

  1. The dog buried the bone in the garden.
  2. If an avalanche strikes, skiers can be buried alive by snow.
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Career /Kã rier/

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Carreira

  1. He’s hoping for a career in the police force/as a police officer.
  2. When he retires he will be able to look back over a brilliant career (= a working life that has been very successful).
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Catch

verb | noun

A

Apanhar, Capturar | Captura

past tense
caught /Kót/

  1. She threw the bottle into the air and caught it again
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83
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Ceiling /Siling/

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Teto | Máximo | Limite

  1. I have painted the walls and the ceiling.
  2. They have imposed/set a ceiling on pay rises.
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Charge /Chardg/

verb | noun

A

Cobrar, Carregar | Taxa

  1. The bank charged commission to change my traveller’s cheques.
  2. I have to charge my phone twice a week.
  3. She drove the car round the block to charge (up) its batteries.
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Chunk

noun

A

Pedaço, Fatia

  1. I cut three apples into large chunks for the pie filling
  2. He cut the watermelon into small chunks
  3. A chunk of cheese
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Circumstance /Sirkunstanz/

noun

A

Circustâncias

  1. The meeting has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control.
  2. I think she coped very well under the circumstances.
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Claim /Kleim/

verb | noun

A

Alegar, Afirmar, Reivindicar | Afirmação, Reivindicação

  1. There were claims that he had lied.
  2. She claimed that the dog attacked her.
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Climb /Klaim/

verb | noun

A

Subir, Escalar | Subida

  1. The technician climbed the post to replace the wires.
  2. I like to climb mountains to look at the view.
  3. Her climb to power has been very rapid.
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Clue /Klu/

noun

A

Pista | Dica | Indício | Palpite

  1. I’m never going to guess the answer if you don’t give me a clue.
  2. If we find more clues, we can solve the mystery.
  3. Police are still looking for clues in their search for the missing girl.
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Commitment /Kamit ment/

noun

A

Compromisso, Comprometimento

  1. Players must make a commitment to play for a full season.
  2. They don’t want to promote me because they think I lack commitment.
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Compelling /Kãmpélin/

adjective

A

Convincente | Atraente

  1. A compelling story
  2. It’s a fairly compelling argument for going
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Compete /Kampit/

verb

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Competir | Concorrer

  1. Both girls compete for their father’s attention.
  2. It’s difficult for a small shop to compete against/with the big supermarkets.
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Complain

verb

A

Reclamar

  1. Do you think complaining is going to solve anything?
  2. If the service was so bad why didn’t you complain to the manager?
  3. Lots of people have complained about the noise.
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Compound /Kãmpound/

noun

A

Composto | Combinação

  1. This compound substance contains several ingredients.
  2. Salt is a compound of sodium and chlorine.
  3. His jokes have been described as a compound of fears, anxieties, and insecurities.
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Concern /Cansãrn/

verb | noun

A

Preocupar | Preocupação

  1. Our primary concern is safety.
  2. Environmental issues concern us all.
  3. What concerns me is her lack of experience.
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Conflict

noun | verb

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Conflito | Conflitar

  1. It is important to understand the historical background of the conflict.
  2. There was a lot of conflict between him and his father.
  3. The results of the new research would seem to conflict with existing theories.
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Confront /Kãnfront/

verb

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Confrontar | Enfrentar

  1. It’s an issue we’ll have to confront at some point, no matter how unpleasant it is.
  2. When I took office, I was confronted with new guidelines.
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Consequence /kɑːnsəkwens/

noun

A

Consequência
(a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient:)

  1. Well, if you insist on eating so much, you’ll have to suffer/take (= accept and deal with) the consequences!
  2. Scientists think it is unlikely that any species will actually become extinct as a consequence of the oil spill.
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Consider /Cansirer/

verb

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Pensar, Considerar, Ponderar

  1. We will have to consider a different alternative.
  2. We’re considering buying a new car.
  3. I need to consider all the options
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Contain /Kãntain/

verb

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Conter

  1. How much liquid do you think this bottle contains?
  2. Try to avoid foods which contain a lot of fat.
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Convey /Kanvei/

verb

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Transmitir, Expressar, Comunicar, Passar

  1. The campaign conveys an important message.
  2. The author’s new book conveys a message of optimism.
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Cope /Koup/

verb

A

Lidar

  1. He had so much pressure on him in his job that eventually he just couldn’t cope.
  2. I think she coped very well under the circumstances.
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Creepy

A

Assustador | Arrepiante

  1. A creepy film
  2. The abandoned house looks creepy at night.
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Critic

A

Crítico

  1. The play has been well received by the critics.
  2. In fact, the critics were right: the novel is great.
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Currently

A

Atualmente

  1. He currently holds the position of technical manager.
  2. The Director is currently having talks in the US
  3. Currently, about 82 billion pictures are printed each year.
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106
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Curse

verb | noun

A

Xingar | Maldição

  1. We could hear him cursing and swearing as he tried to get the door open.
  2. She was cursing her brother for losing her keys.
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cutting-edge /Kãrin édch/

A

De ponta
(very modern and with all the newest features)

  1. The laptop provides cutting-edge technology at an affordable price.
  2. Employees need to develop the necessary skills to maintain a cutting edge in technological advance.
  3. cutting-edge design/technology
  4. His research is at the cutting edge of new therapies for cancer.
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Deal

noun | verb

A

negócio, acordo | negociar

  1. I made a good deal: I bought a watch for half its price.
  2. The new economic deal was signed yesterday.
  3. I’ll make a deal with you – you wash the car, and I’ll let you use it tonight
  4. We only deal with companies which have a good credit record.
  5. I will deal with the seller to get a discount.
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109
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Debut /Deibill/

verb | noun

A

Estreiar | (Estréia)

  1. He started as an actor, making his debut as a director in 1990
  2. Her debut (= first) album
  3. The company has recently debuted its new website.
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Decouple

verb

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Dissociar

  1. Europe and Japan might decouple from the United States by growing on their own, but right now they’re dependent.
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Definitely /Définly/

A

Com certeza

  1. This book is definitely worth reading.
  2. “Are you really going to quit your job?” “Definitely!”
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Delight

noun | verb

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Prazer, Alegria, Deleite | Encantar, Alegrar, Agradar

  1. I read your letter with great delight.
  2. To the delight of the children there is also dessert.
  3. Peter’s academic success delighted his family.
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Depth

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Profundidade

  1. Terry lacks depth - he’s a very superficial person.
  2. The depth of the river is greater after heavy rain.
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114
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Describe

verb

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Descrever | Relatar

  1. Could you describe your attacker?
  2. She described Gary as shy
  3. The manual describes the utilization of the machine.
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Deserve

verb

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Merecer

  1. An important question deserves a straight answer.
  2. I hope they get the punishment they deserve.
  3. After all that hard work, you deserve a holiday.
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Despite

preposition

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Apesar de

  1. Despite being late, we were the first to arrive;
  2. I’m still pleased with the house despite all the problems we’ve had.
  3. The company has been forced to reduce its price, despite the fact that the offer has been very popular.
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Discuss /diskãs/

verb

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Discutir | Debater

  1. We have been discussing the possibility of working together.
  2. The manager called a meeting to discuss the project.
  3. Have you discussed this matter with anyone else?
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Dispatch

verb | noun

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Enviar, Despachar | Despacho, Envio

  1. The seller dispatched the order after payment confirmation.
  2. Two loads of cloth were dispatched to the factory on 12 December.
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Dive /dáiv/

verb | noun

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Mergulhar | Mergulho

  1. He dived off the side of the boat into the water.
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120
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Downside

noun

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Desvantagem, Inconviniente

  1. It’s a great plan – the downside is that it’s going to cost a lot of money.
  2. The downside of living here, of course, is that it is expensive
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Duty /Diuri/

noun

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Dever | Obrigação

something that you have to do because it is part of your job, or something that you feel is the right thing to do

  1. The police have a duty to protect the public.
  2. Professional duties
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Effort /Éfort/

noun

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Esforço

  1. I put a lot of effort into organizing the party.
  2. It takes a long time to prepare the dish but the results are so good that it’s worth the effort.
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Embarrass(ed)

verb | adjective

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Constranger|Envergonhado, Constrangido

  1. My dad’s always embarrassing me in front of my friends.
  2. (She felt embarrassed about undressing in front of the doctor.)
  3. (I was too embarrassed to admit that I was scared.)
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Embrace

verb | noun

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Abraçar, Aceitar, Adotar | Abraço

=to accept something enthusiastically

  1. They embraced and kissed each other.
  2. This was an opportunity that he would embrace
  3. Many companies embrace new technologies in their processes.
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Encounter

verb | noun

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Encontrar, Deparar-se | Encontro

  1. At the party, I encountered a friend I had not seen in years.
  2. Whenever you encounter a new word, try to see how it relates to you, how you can incorporate that in your life
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Encourage /Enkãr rage/

verb

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Encorajar | Incentivar | Estimular

  1. We were encouraged to learn foreign languages at school.
  2. My mother has always encouraged me to follow my dreams.
  3. They’ve always encouraged me in everything I’ve wanted to do.
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Enhance /Inrantz/

verb

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Melhorar | Realçar

  1. The company enhanced the performance of its product
  2. The new haircut enhanced the girl’s beautiful face.
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Entire | Entirely

adjective | adverb

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Inteiro | Inteiramente

  1. I spent an entire month writing that report
  2. I admit it was entirely my fault
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Equity /Équiri/

noun

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Capital Próprio | Patrimônio

  1. He sold his equity in the company last year.
  2. How much equity do you have in your home?
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Equivalent

adjective

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Equivalente

  1. The two winners received equivalent rewards.
  2. Is $50 equivalent to about £30?
  3. There is no English equivalent for “bon appetit” so we have adopted the French expression.
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Escrow /Éscrow/

noun

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Depósito de garantia

  1. The bank requested an escrow of ten percent.
  2. The money was placed in escrow.
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Evaluate /Ivéliueit/

verb

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Avaliar

  1. We adopted a baseline to evaluate our production.
  2. It’s impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.
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133
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Even

adverb

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Até, Mesmo ou Ainda
Even if(mesmo que)
Even Though(apesar de que, embora, mesmo que)
Negative sentence(=Nem | Nem mesmo)*

  1. Everyone danced, even Mick.
  2. Even if you take a taxi, you’ll still miss your train.
  3. He went to work even though he wasn’t well.

Negative sentence

She can’t even make herself a cup of tea!

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134
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Eventually

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Mais cedo ou mais tarde | Em algum momento | Certamente

  1. I am sure he will succeed eventually
  2. Although she had been ill for a long time, it still came as a shock when she eventually died.
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Evolve /Ivólv/

verb

A

Evoluir | Desenvolver-se

  1. Life on Earth has evolved over billions of years.
  2. Did humans evolve from apes?
  3. Bacteria are evolving resistance to antibiotics.
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Exempt /Igzempt/

verb | noun

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Dispensar, Liberar | Isento

  1. Some degree courses exempt you from certain professional exams.
  2. The teacher exempted some students from the test.
  3. Anything that can happen can happen to you. If it’s humanly possible, Marcus Aurelius wrote, know that you can do it also. But also you must know and be prepared for it to happen to you also. A false accusation. A bankruptcy. Being cheated on. Getting sick. Whatever.

You are not exempt. You must be ready.

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137
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Fair enough

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Justo | É justo

  1. He says he’ll only work on Sunday if he gets paid extra.’ ‘Fair enough.’
  2. I’m just annoyed with him because he’s behaved so badly. Fair enough.
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Fancy

adjective | verb

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Luxuoso, Extravagante, Complicado | Gostar, Apreciar

  1. A fancy restaurant
  2. Do you fancy a drink?
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139
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Feature

noun | verb

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Recurso, Característica | Ser estrelado por, Apresentar

  1. This phone has some new features.
  2. I think the book has many positive features.
  3. This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France.
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140
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Fellow

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Companheiros | Colegas

used to describe people with the same interests or situation

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Fit

verb | adjective

A

Caber, Servir | Adequado, Em forma

  1. How many people can fit in your car?
  2. His clothes do not fit him very well.
  3. Dog food is not fit for human consumption.
  4. You need to be very fit to hike the Inca Trail.
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Flaw /Fló/

noun

A

Falhas | Defeito

  1. The plan is good, but it has its flaws
  2. I returned the material because it had a flaw in it.
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Forecast

noun | verb

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Previsão | Prever, Projetar

  1. According to the weather forecast, it is likely to rain.
  2. They forecast more snow for this area.
  3. They forecast a large drop in unemployment over the next two years.
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Former

adjective | noun

A

Antigo | Anterior

  1. My former boss was stricter than my current boss
  2. His former wife
  3. A former employer
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Frequency /Freequenci/

noun

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Frequência

  1. It’s not the duration of his absences from work so much as the frequency that worries me.
  2. Do you know what frequency the BBC World Service is on?
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146
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From Scratch

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Do Zero / Começar do Zero

From the beginning, without using anything that already exists;

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Furthermore

adverb

A

Além disso

  1. The house is beautiful. Furthermore, it’s in a great location.
  2. The economy is stronger. Furthermore, unemployment fell.
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148
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Gather

verb

A

Reunir | Coletar

  1. I went to several libraries to gather information about the plans.
  2. The researchers interviewed people to gather information.
  3. I gathered a lot of information for my presentation.
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149
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Glad /Gléd/

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Feliz | Satisfeito | Contente

  1. I am glad about the test result because I achieved my goal.
  2. We were glad about her success.
  3. I’m glad (that) you came.
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150
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Glance

verb | noun

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Olhar, Olhar de relance | A quick look

  1. The tardy student avoided the teacher’s disapproving glance.
  2. He glanced at his watch.
  3. She glanced through the newspaper.
  4. She had a quick glance around the restaurant.
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151
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Grab

verb

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Pegar, Agarrar
Agarrar(=Oportunidade)1

  1. I will grab my coat before going out
  2. The climber grabbed the rope so as not to fall.
  3. We’d better get there early, or someone else will grab the best seats.
152
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Grasp

verb | noun

A

Compreender | Compreensão

To understand something, especially something difficult, It is about understanding (Often used)

  1. We must grasp every opportunity to strengthen economic ties with other countries
  2. I thing I managed to grasp the main points of the lecture
  3. Those complex calculations are beyond my grasp.
153
Q

Guilty

adjective

A

Culpado

  1. At first instance, the judge declared the defendant guilty.
  2. I feel so guilty about missing her party.
154
Q

Handle

verb

A

Lidar com | Cuidar de | Manusear

  1. He handled the situation very well.
  2. Who handles the marketing in your company?
  3. You must wash your hands before handling food.
155
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Hand

verb

A

Dar, Entregar

  1. Could you hand me that book, please?
  2. The president handed a trophy to the winner of the race.
156
Q

Harm

verb | noun

A

Danificar, Prejudicar | Dano

  1. Thankfully no one was harmed in the accident.
  2. The harms associated with climate change are serious and well recognized.

Harmful
Prejudicial, Nocivo, Causar dano

  1. This group of chemicals is known to be harmful to people with asthma
157
Q

Harness

A

Aproveitar

  1. Organizations need to harness the skills and knowledge of people who are retired or unemployed.
  2. Plans to help developing countries harness the power of technology are important in the fight against global warming.
158
Q

Headache /Réreiq/

A

Dor de cabeça

  1. Finding a babysitter for Saturday evening will be a major headache.
  2. When I have headache, I use essential oils
159
Q

Hesitate /Résiteit/

verb

A

Hesitar

  1. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to call me.
  2. The student hesitated a little before answering the question.
160
Q

Hit

verb | noun

A

Acertar, Atingir, Alcançar | Sucesso

  1. I shot three arrows, but only one hit the target.
  2. The price of oil hit a record high today.
  3. The book hit one million copies sold.
  4. The ball hit him on the head.
  5. The movie should be a big hit.
  6. The new song is a real hit.
161
Q

Hoist

verb

A

Levantar, Içar

to lift something heavy, sometimes using ropes or a machine

  1. A helicopter hoisted the final section of the bridge into place.
  2. With some difficulty he hoisted her onto his shoulders.
162
Q

Hooked

adjective

A

Viciado

  1. I love coffee and I drink it every day; I think I am hooked.
  2. I was hooked after two episodes.
163
Q

However

A

Entretanto

  1. This is one solution to the problem. However, there are others
164
Q

Humble

noun | verb

A

Humilde, Modesto | Humilhar

  1. Despite her fame, the singer remained a humble person.
  2. He’s very humble about his success.
  3. Despite her fame, the singer is very humble.
165
Q

Hypothesis /Raipotesis/

noun

A

Hipótese

  1. Several hypotheses for global warming have been suggested.
  2. We tested our hypothesis in the laboratory.
166
Q

In a nutshell

A

Em poucas palavras | Resumindo | Em suma

  1. In a nutshell, everything worked out and the party was a success.
  2. Well, to put it in a nutshell, we’re lost.
167
Q

In order to

A

Para | A fim de

when expressing purpose.

  1. He came home early in order to see the children before they went to bed.
  2. I am working hard in order to get a promotion.
  3. A theory needs validation in order to be reliable.
168
Q

In spite of

preposition

A

Apesar de

  1. In spite of a bad storm, the plane landed safely.
  2. I went for a walk in spite of the bad weather.
169
Q

Indeed

adverb

A

De fato, Certamente, De verdade

  1. Many people are very poor indeed.
  2. Is this your dog? It is indeed.
  3. The book that you gave me was indeed surprising.
170
Q

Inhale / Exhale

verb

A

I learned these two new words when I talked about swimming. At this point, I mention “breathing” that is different from other sports.

  1. I inhale through my mouth and exhale through my nose.
171
Q

Inherit /In hair it/

verb

A

Herdar

  1. Who will inherit the house when he dies?
  2. I inherited my grandfather’s house
172
Q

Injury

noun

A

Dano físico, lesão

  1. Several train passengers received/sustained serious injuries in the crash.
  2. Injuries to the spine are common among these workers.
173
Q

Inspire

verb

A

Inspirar

  1. His confident leadership inspired his followers.
  2. She inspired her students to do the best they could.
174
Q

Instead (of)

adverb

A

Em vez de | Em vez disso

  1. I like walking instead of running to work because I can spend more time looking at the beautiful scenery.
  2. Why don’t you help instead of complaining?
  3. Tonight we will eat pizza instead of hamburger.
175
Q

Intend

verb

A

Pretender | Ter a intenção de

  1. She intends to become president one day.
  2. How long do you intend to stay in Paris?

to be + intended for someone
Ser destinado à

  1. The books are intended for young children.
  2. The course is intended for intermediate-level students.
176
Q

Issue

noun | verb

A

Assunto, Questão | Emitir

  1. Don’t worry about who will do it - that’s just a side issue (= not the main problem).
  2. Environmental protection is an important issue.
  3. Public education is one of your key issues.
  4. JWT is issued by the server
  5. The bank now issues credit cards.
177
Q

Just in case

A

Caso precise

178
Q

Keep

verb

A

Manter, Continuar

  1. I keep the keys in the drawer.
  2. I keep telling her not to do it.
  3. Some plants keep growing during winter.
179
Q

Lack

noun | verb

A

Falta, Ausência | Faltar

  1. The confusion was due to a lack of communication.
  2. Despite the lack of resources, my team met the deadline.
  3. What we lack in this house is space to store things.
180
Q

Lately /Leit ly/

adverb

A

Ultimamente | Recentemente

  1. I haven’t been feeling so well lately.
  2. Have you been doing anything interesting lately?
181
Q

Latter /Lérer/

noun

A

Último

  1. Of the two suggestion, I prefer the latter
  2. Building of the new library should begin in the latter part of next year
182
Q

Lead

verb | noun

A

Liderar, Conduzir | Liderança, Exemplo

  1. He took my hand and led me to the door
  2. I think we’ve chosen the right person to lead the expedition.
  3. For the first time in the race Harrison is in the lead.
  4. We’ll go through the dance routine again - follow my lead
183
Q

Leak /Lik/

verb | noun

A

Vazar | Vazamento

  1. Water was leaking from the pipe
  2. He leaked the names to the press.
  3. If you suspect a gas leak, phone the emergency number.
184
Q

Leave

verb

A

Sair, Partir, Deixar

  1. I leave work at five o’clock.
  2. I left my jacket in the car.
185
Q

Lecture

noun | verb

A

Palestra, Conferência | Repreender, Lecionar, Palestrar

  1. Who’s giving the lecture this afternoon?
  2. I attended a lecture on biodiversity during the conference.
  3. The mother lectured her son about telling lies.
186
Q

Leisure /Lijãr/

noun

A

Lazer

  1. Everyone needs moments of leisure to relax and have fun
  2. The town lacks leisure facilities such as a swimming pool or squash courts
  3. Most people only have a limited amount of leisure time
187
Q

Lift

A

Levantar, Erguer, Elevar

  1. My sister is strong enough to lift those heavy boxes.
  2. He lifted his glass to his lips.
  3. The athlete lifted the weight above his head.
188
Q

Likely

adjective | adverb

A

Provável | Provavelmente

  1. According to the weather forecast, it is likely to rain;
  2. It will very likely rain tomorrow;
  3. The employment rate is likely to rise in the next year;
  4. I’m likely to forget if you don’t remind me.
189
Q

Likewise

adverb

A

Da mesma forma | Igualmente | Do mesmo modo
(=Formal way to say “Me too”)

  1. Water these plants twice a week and likewise the ones in the bedroom.
  2. The US is sending its military into the Middle East to interfere in armed conflicts there, likewise the EU is sending arms and supplies as well.
190
Q

Literally /Lirerly/

A

Literalmente

  1. Translations that are done too literally often don’t flow well or don’t sound natural.
  2. Then you literally cut the sausage down the middle.
191
Q

Teardown

noun

A

Demolição, Desmontagem

Apple 35W duas USB-C compact charger teardown reveals symmetrical internals

192
Q

Load

verb | noun

A

Carregar | Carga, Carregamento

  1. I was just loading the washing machine.
  2. Heavy loads are transported by ship.
  3. We were behind a truck carrying a load of logs.
193
Q

Mad

adjective

A

Furioso | Louco

  1. He’s always complaining and it makes me so mad.
  2. I think I must be going mad.
194
Q

Make sure

A

Certificar-se | garantir

  1. Make sure you’re home by midnight.
  2. Make sure to tell them I said “hi.”
  3. Every night, I make sure that the doors are locked.
195
Q

Manage /Ménedgi/

verb

A

Conseguir | Gerenciar

  1. Don’t worry about us - we’ll manage!
  2. He’s not very good at managing people
196
Q

Match

verb

A

Corresponder | Combinar

  1. The goods have to match the samples.
  2. The black shoes matched his suit very well.
  3. It would be difficult to match the service this airline gives its customers.
197
Q

Matter

noun

A

Importar | Assunto | Questão

  1. This is a matter of some importance.
  2. Could I talk to you about a personal matter?
  3. Preserving nature is a matter of public concern.
198
Q

Mean

verb

A

Significar, Querer dizer

  1. What does this word mean?
  2. The green light means go.
  3. I didn’t mean to hurt her.
  4. What exactly do you mean by ‘old-fashioned’?
199
Q

Meet /Mit/

verb

A

Conhecer, Encontrar

  1. Would you like to meet my sister?
  2. I met my wife at church.
  3. This is Helen. Pleased to meet you.
  4. I met an old friend yesterday in front of the library.
200
Q

Melt /Méltih/

verb

A

Derreter

  1. Melt the chocolate slowly so that it doesn’t burn.
  2. The road is clear, since the snow has melted.
201
Q

Mess

noun | verb

A

Bagunça | Bagunçar

  1. The house is in a mess
  2. She told me that her life was a mess.
  3. The boy cleaned up the mess in his room.
202
Q

Milestone

noun

A

Marco

  1. This merger is a milestone in the history of the company.
  2. He felt that moving out of his parents’ home was a real milestone in his life.
203
Q

Miss

verb | noun

A

Perder, Sentir saudades, Sentir falta de | Falta

  1. I’ll miss you when you go.
  2. If I don’t leave now, I’ll miss my train.
  3. Sorry, I missed that – could you repeat it please?
204
Q

Mistake

noun | verb

A

Engano, Equívoco | Confundir

  1. Even the most intelligent people make mistakes.
  2. The seller made a mistake and sent me the wrong dress.
  3. He made a lot of mistakes in his test.
  4. I think you mistook what I said.
205
Q

Mood /Mud/

A

Estar a fim de fazer algo, Humor, Disposição

  1. You’re in a good mood!
  2. Ignore him – he’s in a bad mood.
  3. I’m not really in the mood for shopping.
206
Q

Most

A

A maioria, mais

  1. Which subject do you like most?
  2. I liked all the cities but I liked Venice most of all.
  3. She’s the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen.
  4. There are various reasons but this is the most important.
207
Q

Narrow /Nérow/

adjective

A

Estreito

  1. The old village has narrow streets.
  2. A narrow bridge/passage/gap
208
Q

Nosy /Nouzi/

adjective

A

Curioso | Intrometido

  1. She was complaining about her nosy parents
  2. I was a nosy kid.
209
Q

Noteworthy /No wordy/

adjective

A

Notável, Interessante

  1. The actor’s noteworthy performance earned him an award.
  2. Two noteworthy films open this week.
210
Q

Nowadays /Now adeis/

adverb

A

Hoje em dia
(at the present time, in comparison to the past)

  1. Nowadays, people care more about their health.
  2. Who remembers those movies nowadays?
  3. Nowadays, I bake my own bread rather than buy it.
211
Q

Obviously /Óviesli/

adverb

A

Obviamente, Claramente

  1. He was in tears and obviously very upset.
  2. Obviously the school cannot function without teachers.
  3. They were obviously exhausted after the game.
212
Q

Often /Ófen/

adverb

A

Frequentemente | Frequência | Muitas vezes

  1. I often see her there.
  2. How often (= how many times) do you go to the gym?
  3. Headaches are often caused by stress.
213
Q

Otherwise

A

Caso contrário(senão)

  1. I’d better write it down, otherwise I’ll forget it.
  2. I need to hurry, otherwise I will be late.
214
Q

Outage /Aureggi/

A

Apagão
(Power outage = Queda de energia)

  1. The radio news reported power outages affecting 50 homes
215
Q

Outer

A

Externo / Exterior

Remove the outer layers of the onion.

216
Q

Overall

A

No geral

  1. Overall it has been a good year.
  2. The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems
217
Q

Overcome

verb

A

Superar | Vencer

  1. Eventually she overcame her fear of dogs.
  2. I struggled to overcome my fear of heights.
218
Q

Overwhelm

verb

A

Arrasar | Oprimir | Sobrecarregar | Impressionar

  1. I was overwhelmed by all the flowers and letters of support I received.
  2. Hard exercising can overwhelm the back muscles.
  3. I was just overwhelmed with specific terms…
219
Q

Overwhelming

adjective

A

Impressionante | Incontrolável | Enorme | Insuportável
(=Forte/Grande demais para dar conta)

  1. She felt an overwhelming urge/desire/need to tell someone about what had happened.
  2. It was an overwhelming victory for the local team.
  3. An overwhelming majority has voted in favour of the proposal.
220
Q

Owe /Ou/

verb

A

Dever
HAVE DEBTS, AS A RESULT

  1. I owe everything (= I am very grateful) to my parents.
  2. We still owe $1,000 on our car (= we still need to pay $1,000 before we own our car).
221
Q

Own

adjective | verb

A

Próprio | Possuir

  1. I run my own business
  2. If you really want to own something, own this moment in front of you. Own what you’re doing. Be present. Be here now. Be still.
222
Q

Perform

verb

A

Realizar, Executar, Desempenhar

  1. Computers can perform a variety of tasks.
  2. The car performed poorly during the tests.
223
Q

Physically /Fizicli/

A

Fisicamente
(go in person)

  1. No one could have climbed that wall - it’s physically impossible.
224
Q

Pitfall

noun

A

Armadilha | Imprevisto | Cilada

  1. The store fell into one of the major pitfalls of small business, borrowing from suppliers by paying bills late.
  2. There’s a video that tells new students about pitfalls to avoid.
  3. I read the loan contract carefully to avoid pitfalls.
225
Q

Pleasant /Plézant/

adjective

A

Agradável

  1. Pleasant weather
  2. We had a very pleasant evening
226
Q

Plenty /Pleny | Plenty/

adverb | adjective | noun

A

Bastante, Em abundância, Muito(a)

  1. Water is plenty on our planet, but we must save it.
  2. It rained plenty last night, so the river is high.
  3. Do not worry, we have plenty of time
227
Q

Plot

verb | noun

A

Conspirar | Enredo, Conspiração

  1. I can’t believe that he’s plotting against his own father
  2. (The movie has a very simple plot)
228
Q

Postpone

verb

A

Adiar

  1. The trip has been postponed until next week.
  2. The meeting was postponed for another week.
229
Q

Pretend

verb | adjective

A

Simular, Fingir | Fazer de conta, Imaginário
Lets pretend = Vamos supor

  1. He pretended (that) he didn’t mind, but I knew that he did
  2. The children pretended (that) they were dinosaurs.
  3. Do you want a cup of tea? she asks, offering me a pretend cup
230
Q

Prideful

adjective

A

Orgulhoso

  1. Here are two suggestions for avoiding or abandoning a prideful attitude.
231
Q

Pride

noun

A

Orgulho

  1. She felt a great sense of pride as she watched him accept the award
  2. Pride was his downfall.
232
Q

Pronounce /Prenaumtz/

verb

A

Pronunciar

  1. It is hard to pronounce the last name of my foreign friend.
  2. How do you pronounce his name?
233
Q

Proof /Pruf/

noun

A

Prova | Comprovante

  1. “How old are you?” “21.” “Do you have any proof on you?”
  2. I have a suspicion that he’s having an affair, though I don’t have any concrete (= definite) proof.
234
Q

Purchase /Purtchez/

verb

A

Comprar | Adquirir
(Purchasing /Purtchzing/)

  1. The couple is very happy with the purchase of the house.
  2. How do you wish to pay for your purchases?
  3. “…is starting to use their purchasing power in communities…”
235
Q

Purpose /Purpez/

noun

A

Propósito | Finalidade

  1. I can see no useful purpose in continuing this conversation.
  2. He gave her a sum of money which she used to good purpose (= well).
  3. The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss the future of the company.
236
Q

Raise

verb | noun

A

Levantar, Aumentar, Criar* | Aumento
(*to look after a child until he or she has become an adult)

  1. Would all those in favour please raise their hands?
  2. They have raised taxes.
  3. She raised her hand.
  4. I was born and raised here.*
  5. She asked the boss for a raise.
237
Q

Rather than /Réder den/

A

Ao invés de

  1. I’d like wine rather than beer if that’s okay.
  2. I prefer photographing people rather than places.
  3. You can use cocoa powder to make the cake rather than chocolate - it’s a bit of a cheat, but nobody notices the difference.
238
Q

Real estate /Rilistate/

A

Imóveis
(Real state agent = Corretor)
(Real state agency = Imobiliária)

  1. We’re planning to buy some real estate in the city.
  2. Investing in real estate is usually quite safe.
239
Q

Realize

verb

A

Perceber | Realizar

  1. I suddenly realized I’d met him before.
  2. They finally realized their goal of buying a summer home.
240
Q

Recognize /Récoginaiz/

verb

A

Reconhecer | Admitir

  1. I recognized her from her picture.
  2. I did not recognize her after all these years.
241
Q

Referral /Referall/

noun

A

Referência | Indicação

  1. The doctor gave him a referral to (= arranged for him to see) the consultant.
  2. 75% of the company’s hires come from employee referrals.
242
Q

Regardless

A

Independentemente, Sem considerar, Indiferente

  1. Same rules apply regardless of age
  2. The products of the company sell well regardless of their price.
  3. She’ll make a decision regardless of what we think.
243
Q

Regard

verb | noun

A

Considerar | Respeito, Consideração

  1. I have the greatest regard for her.
  2. She is generally regarded as one of the greatest singers of this century.
  3. I am writing with regard to your letter of June 24.1
244
Q

Regret /Rigrét/

verb | noun

A

Arrepender, Lamentar | Arrependimento

  1. Is there anything you’ve done in your life that you regret?
  2. I’m going to regret eating all those nachos.
  3. We married very young, but I’ve no regrets.
245
Q

Relay /Rilei/

verb

A

Retransmitir | Passar adiante

  1. The radio station relayed the president’s speech
  2. I was told the news first and then I relayed it to the others.
246
Q

Reliable /Rilaiable/

adjective

A

Confiável, De Confiança

  1. Gideon is very reliable - if he says he’ll do something, he’ll do it.
  2. My car is old but it’s reliable.
  3. Reliable information
247
Q

Remain

verb

A

Permanecer, Ficar, Restar, Sobrar

  1. The doctor ordered him to remain in bed for a few days.
  2. Only a few hundred of these animals remain today.
  3. Despite the chaos around him, he remained calm.
248
Q

Remarkable

adjective

A

Incrível, Formidável, Impressionante, Extraordinário

  1. Nelson Mandela was a truly remarkable man.
  2. The 20th century was remarkable for its inventions.
249
Q

Resemble /Rizemble/

verb

A

Parecer | Lembrar de alguém

  1. You resemble your mother very closely
  2. After the earthquake, the city resembled a battlefield.
250
Q

Revamp /rivemp/

verb | noun

A

Renovar, Reformar | Reformulação

  1. We revamped the management system, but the business is doing no better than it was before.
  2. The walled garden was completely revamped last year.
  3. The company has spent $5 million on a major revamp of its offices.
  4. He is planning a radical revamp of his squad.
251
Q

Rid

verb

A

Livrar, Libertar
make someone or something free of

  1. In the city, it is hard to rid a building permanently of pests
  2. We now have the greatest chance ever to rid the world of nuclear weapons
252
Q

Rise

verb | noun

A

Aumentar | Aumento

  1. Inflation is rising at/by 2.1 percent a month.
  2. After a long career with the company, she has risen to the position of chief executive.
  3. A sudden temperature rise
253
Q

Roughly /Rófly/

adverb

A

Rústico | Grosseiramente | Aproximadamente

  1. Roughly chop the tomatoes.
  2. There has been an increase of roughly 2.25 million
254
Q

Rule of thumb /Rul of suma/

A

Regra geral / Regra básica / Regra de ouro

255
Q

Scratch

verb | noun

A

Arranhar, riscar | arranhão

  1. Cats love to scratch furniture.
  2. My glasses is not scracthed.

I learned this word with Kila when we talk about the glasses. Her glasses was scratched.

256
Q

Seem

verb

A

Parecer

  1. It seems (that) she can’t come
  2. She seemed happy.
  3. You seem very quiet today.
257
Q

Sense

noun

A

Senso | Sentido | Sensação | Noção

  1. The job requires a great sense of responsibility.
  2. Touch is one of the five senses.
  3. The visit gave the group a sense of the lay of the land.
258
Q

Several /Séverow/

A

Vários

  1. Several newspapers quoted the minister’s statement.
  2. Several people have complained about the scheme.
  3. The manual had instructions in several languages.
  4. I’ve seen “Batman” several times.
  5. Several of my friends are learning English.
259
Q

Shame

verb | noun

A

Envergonhar | Vergonha, Pena

  1. The behaviour of a few children has shamed the whole school.
  2. (Have some more vegetables - it would be a shame to waste them.)
260
Q

Shift

verb | noun

A

Mudar, Deslocar | Mudança

  1. There will be a shift in power after the next election.
  2. There has been a shift in public opinion on this matter.
  3. a night shift
261
Q

Sink

verb

A

Afundar

  1. The Titanic was a passenger ship which sank (to the bottom of the ocean) in 1912.

To (cause something or someone to) fall or move to a lower level:

  1. The water in the lake sank several feet during the long, dry summer.
262
Q

Skyrocket

verb

A

Disparar

  1. House prices have skyrocketed in recent months
263
Q

Sneak Peek

noun

A

Espiada
(an opportunity to see something before it is officially available)

  1. The company is offering a sneak peek at the new software.
264
Q

Somehow / Anyhow

A

De alguma maneira

  1. It won’t be easy, but we’ll get across the river somehow.
  2. I will find a solution to the problem somehow.
265
Q

Spare

adjective | verb

A

Livre, Disponível, Extra, Ocioso|Economizar, Poupar

  1. We have a spare room if you want to stay overnight with us.
  2. Could I have a word with you when you have a spare moment/minute?
  3. Luckily, I was spared the embarrassment of having to sing in front of everyone.
266
Q

Spell

verb | noun

A

Soletrar

  1. I think it’s important that children should be taught to spell
  2. How do you spell receive?

Feitiço

  1. The witch cast/put a spell on the prince and he turned into a frog.
  2. A beautiful girl would have to kiss him to break (= stop) the spell.
267
Q

Spot

noun | verb

A

Local, ponto, mancha | localizar

  1. This looks like a nice spot for a picnic.
  2. If you spot any mistakes in the article just mark them with a pencil.
268
Q

Stain /stein/

verb | noun

A

Manchar | Mancha

  1. Tomato sauce stains terribly - it’s really difficult to get it out of clothes.
  2. While she was changing the wheel on her car, her coat had become stained with oil.
  3. You can remove a red wine stain from a carpet by sprinkling salt over it.
269
Q

Stand

verb

A

Ficar de pé, Estar de pé, permanecer

  1. The tower stands in the middle of a field.
  2. Please stand when the bride arrives.
270
Q

Stare /Stér/

noun | verb

A

Olhar fixamente | Encarar

  1. She gave him a long stare but didn’t answer his question.
  2. Don’t stare at people like that, it’s rude.
271
Q

Steady /Stédi/

adjective | verb

A

Estável, Constante | Estabilizar, Firmar

  1. Progress has been slow but steady.
  2. The bank provides loans to clients with a steady income.
  3. He steadied his rifle on the wall and fired.
272
Q

Still

adjective

A

Imóvel | Parado
Staying in the same position; not moving:

  1. I can’t brush your hair if you don’t keep/hold still.
  2. Children find it difficult to sit/stand/stay still for very long.
273
Q

Straight /Streit/

adjective | adverb

A

Reto, Direito | Direto

  1. The dog seemed to be coming straight at/for me
  2. Go straight along this road and turn left at the traffic lights.
274
Q

Stream

noun | verb

A

Fluxo | Escorrer

  1. There has been a steady stream of phone calls from worried customers.
  2. I’ve got a terrible cold and my nose has been streaming all week.
275
Q

Struggle

verb | noun

A

Lutar, Sofrer | Luta, Esforço

  1. After a lot of struggle, we finally reached our goal.
  2. He’s struggling to pay his bills.
  3. I struggled during university, but I managed to graduate.
276
Q

Stuck /Sták/

adjective | verb

A

Preso, Emperrado | Fixar, Grudar
Past of stick

  1. We were stuck at the airport for twelve hours.
  2. I keep getting stuck on difficult words.
277
Q

Stuff /Stáf/

noun

A

Coisa | Negócio

  1. I will go to the supermarket to buy some sweet stuff.
  2. Can I leave my stuff at your house?
278
Q

Stumble /Stamble/

verb

A

Tropeçar

  1. The child stumbled on a stone and almost fell
  2. Rachel stumbled on the rocks
279
Q

Sudden

adjective

A

Súbito
All of a sudden(=De repente)

  1. All of a sudden she got up and walked out.1
  2. a sudden change
  3. His sudden death was a shock to us all.
  4. The rain caused a sudden drop in temperature
  5. The sudden weather change was unexpected.
280
Q

Sue /Sul/

verb

A

Processar

  1. He was so furious about the accusations in the letter that he threatened to sue.
  2. She is suing her husband for (= in order to get a) divorce.
281
Q

Suggest /Sãgdiést/

verb

A

Sugerir

  1. There’s no absolute proof, but all the evidence suggests (that) he’s guilty.
  2. I suggested an Italian restaurant near the station for the party.
282
Q

Suppose

verb

A

Supor | Imaginar

  1. Dan didn’t answer his phone, so I suppose (that) he’s busy
  2. I suppose the woman next to my brother is his girlfriend.
  3. I suppose he feels angry with her.
283
Q

Surgery

A

Cirurgia

  1. He made a good recovery after surgery to remove a brain tumour
284
Q

Takeaways

A

Aprendizado | Conclusão

  1. The takeaway from the conference was how competitive the tourism industry has become.
  2. At the end of the class, the teacher gives us the takeaway points.
285
Q

Take

verb

A

Levar, Pegar, Tomar, Aceitar, Demorar

  1. I always take my umbrella with me.
  2. Take a look at this
  3. He takes the bus to work.
  4. I need to take a shower
  5. I took the Northern Lights for granted
  6. Do they take credit cards here?
  7. She took ages to get the house looking the way she wanted it.
286
Q

Tender

adjective

A

Macio, Suave, Sensível

  1. My steak was beautifully tender.
  2. A tender kiss
287
Q

Though

A

Apesar | Embora | Ainda que

Even Though(=Apesar De)

  1. Though she’s quite small, she’s very strong.
  2. Nina didn’t phone, even though she said she would.
  3. Though she liked the dress, she did not buy it.
288
Q

Threat /Thréat/

noun

A

Ameaça, Perigo

  1. She was fired after making threats to her co-workers.
  2. Deforestation represents a threat to the environment.
289
Q

Thrill | Thirlled

verb, noun | adjective

A

Emocionar(Emoção) | Emocionado - Animado

  1. The 22-year-old swimmer thrilled the world with his performance.
  2. I love the thrill of riding a rollercoaster!
  3. The thrill of winning a competition
  4. My parents weren’t too thrilled when they found out.
290
Q

Thrive /Tráiv/

verb

A

Prosperar

  1. His business thrived in the years before the war.
  2. Industries such as water, telecoms, and insurance have been thriving.
291
Q

Through

A

Através de, Por meio de, Durante

  1. He worked through the night.
  2. She got the job through hard work.
  3. I met my girlfriend through my brother.
292
Q

Throughout

A

Ao longo, Por todo

  1. The disease spread quickly throughout the country.
  2. The event had repercussions throughout Europe
  3. He stayed by her side throughout her long illness.
293
Q

Tiny /Taini/

adjective

A

Minúsculo, Ínfimo

=Very small

  1. A tiny baby
  2. The Earth looks tiny compared to the Sun.
294
Q

Tough /Tóf/

adjective

A

Resistente, Duro, Difícil

  1. The table did not break because it is very tough.
  2. These toys are made from tough plastic.
  3. Be tough on yourself and understanding to others
295
Q

Towards /Tóurdz/

A

Em direção a | Rumo a

  1. She stood up and walked towards him.
  2. I am walking towards the east side of the park.
296
Q

Treat /Trit/

verb

A

Tratar

  1. It’s wrong to treat animals as if they had no feelings.
  2. Our company treats its workers with respect
  3. My parents treated us all the same when we were kids
297
Q

Trial

noun

A

Julgamento, Teste

  1. The trial began with an order from the judge.
  2. The two men are now on trial for attempted murder.
  3. The drug is currently undergoind trials
298
Q

Unfair

A

Injusto | Desleal

  1. An unfair system
  2. The competition was considered unfair
299
Q

Unfortunate

noun

A

Infeliz | Lamentável

  1. She has inherited her father’s large nose, which is very unfortunate
  2. What happened to Monica was just a freak accident – it was very unfortunate.
  3. I lost the bet due to my unfortunate choice.
300
Q

Unleash

verb

A

Desencadear | Liberar

  1. At worst, nuclear war could be unleashed.
  2. Rachel’s arrival on the scene had unleashed passions in him that he could scarcely control.
  3. The vice president unleashed a furious attack on leading Democratic representatives in Congress.
301
Q

Up to

A

Até

being the responsibility of (someone)

  1. Up to yesterday, we had no idea where the child was.
  2. The decision is up to you.
  3. If it were up to me, I’d do it.
302
Q

Upset

A

Aborrecido | Chateado | Triste

  1. They had an argument and she’s still upset about it.
  2. He’s upset because She’s leaving.
303
Q

Usually

A

Geralmente | Habitualmente | Normalmente

  1. I usually get home at about six o’clock.
  2. I usually have lunch at midday.
304
Q

Waste

verb | noun

A

Desperdiçar, Perder, Esbanjar | Desperdício

  1. Meetings are a waste of time.
  2. Why waste your money on things you don’t need?
  3. We are always busy and have no time to waste.
  4. Food waste is actually a serious problem.
305
Q

Weird

ajective

A

Estranho, Esquisito

  1. I had a really weird dream last night.
  2. She is a little weird in the way she dresses, I have to admit.
306
Q

Wet and Moist /Móist/

noun

A

Úmido

  1. This cake is nice and moist!

Wet is more than moist.
When I dive in a pool, I am wet. Or, When I take a shower, my hair is wet.

307
Q

Whether

A

Se

I’m wondering whether to have the fish or the beef.
I wasn’t sure whether you’d like it.
I didn’t know whether he was too busy or (whether) he just didn’t want to see me.

308
Q

Whole /Roll/

noun | adjective | adverb

A

Todo | Inteiro | Totalmente
On the whole(=de modo geral)1
As a whole(=Como um todo, na totalidade)2

  1. She spent the whole afternoon studying
  2. On the whole we’re very happy.1
  3. The population as a whole is getting healthier.2
309
Q

Will

verb | noun

A

Desejar | Vontade

  1. She willed herself to remember his name.
  2. After six months in hospital she began to lose the will to live (= the desire and determination to stay alive).
  3. Against their will (= although they did not want to), they were forced to hand over the money.
310
Q

Wisdom /Uizdam/

A

Sabedoria | Bom senso

  1. Before I went off to university my father gave me a few words of wisdom.
  2. I tend to doubt the wisdom of separating a child from its family whatever the circumstances.
311
Q

Wise

adjective

A

Sábio

  1. They decided that it was wiser to wait until they were making a little more money before buying a house.
  2. I never used to save money but now I’m a little older and wiser I can see the point of it.
312
Q

Wrap

verb | noun

A

Embrulhar, Envolver | Embrulho

  1. The child wrapped the gift with great care.
  2. Wrap the chicken in foil and cook it for two hours.
313
Q

Get rid of something/someone

A

Desfazer, Livrar-se de…

  1. I can’t wait to get rid of that ugly old couch.
  2. We finally got rid of my little sister by telling her scary stories.
  3. We got rid of our unwelcome guests by saying we had to go to bed.
314
Q

Awareness /Auérness/

noun

A

Conhecimento

Environmental awareness has increased dramatically over the past decade

We need to raise public awareness of the issue

315
Q

Spread /Spréd/

verb | noun

A

Espalhar, Propagar | Expansão, Propagação

  1. The fire spread very rapidly because of the strong wind.
  2. The virus is spread through contact with blood and other body fluids.
  3. They are looking for ways to slow down the spread of the disease.
  4. The web allows the rapid spread of information.
316
Q

Like I said

A

Como eu disse…

317
Q

Sore

adjective

A

Dolorido

  1. After the marathon, my muscles were sore.
  2. My feet were sore with all the walking.

I’ve learned this word in a class with Maylise, when we were talking about the some workouts.

318
Q

Take care

A

Cuidar, Se cuide!

  1. I can take care of my self
  2. Take care if you are planning to go out tonight
  3. Bye, Melissa.” “Goodbye Rozzie, take care.
319
Q

Tailored

adjective

A

Make or adapt for a particular purpose or person
Personalizado, sob medida

  1. Arrangements can be tailored to meet individual requirements
  2. They prefer a tailored approach.
320
Q

Knowledge /nóledg/

noun

A

Conhecimento

  1. Her knowledge of English grammar is very extensive.
  2. A lack of knowledge on the part of teachers is a real problem.
  3. The owner claims the boat was being used without her knowledge.
321
Q

Underneath

A

Debaixo, Embaixo, Situated directly below

I’ve learned this word when I was reading about the mat-error…

  1. Single error message to be shown underneath the form field
  2. They found a bomb underneath the car.
322
Q

Divert /devãrt | daivãrt/

verb

A

Desviar, distrair

  1. Use the proxying support in the webpack development server to divert certain URLs to a backend server.
  2. Traffic will be diverted through the side streets while the main road is resurfaced
323
Q

Rate /uReite/

verb, noun

A

Avaliar, Classificar | Taxa

  1. The program has been rated a great success
  2. How do you rate him as a football player?
  3. Although she’s recovering from her illness, her rate of progress is quite slow.
324
Q

Tackle

verb

A

Enfrentar, Resolver, Lidar

  1. There are many ways of tackling this problem
  2. We will tackle this gap
  3. I tackled him about his careless work.
325
Q

Heavy

adjective

A

Pesado

I used this word because I wanted explain the muscle is heavier than fat

  1. How heavy is that box?
  2. My sister is strong enough to lift those heavy boxes.
326
Q

Exposure

noun

A

Exposição

  1. Regular sunlight exposure can be good for health
  2. You should always limit your exposure to the sun.
327
Q

Expose

verb

A

Expor, Revelar

  1. The review exposed widespread corruption in the police force.
  2. He damaged his leg so badly in the accident that the bone was exposed.
328
Q

Spark

noun, verb

A

Faísca | Provocar, Gerar, Acender

  1. You can start a fire by rubbing two dry pieces of wood together until you produce a spark.
  2. The explosion sparked a fire
329
Q

Once in a while

A

De vez em quando

  1. We see each other every once in a while.
  2. I visit my grandparents once in a while.
330
Q

Tight

adjective

A

Apertado, firme, justo

  1. That jacket’s too tight - you need a bigger size.
  2. This lid is on very tight.
331
Q

Carry

verb

A

Carregar, Levar, Transportar, Suportar

  1. She carried her tired child upstairs to bed.
  2. The bus that was involved in the accident was carrying children to school.
  3. The weight of the cathedral roof is carried by two rows of pillars.
332
Q

Accomplish

verb

A

Realizar, completar

  1. The students accomplished the task in less than ten minutes.
  2. I will need several hours to accomplish this task.
333
Q

Drop

verb | noun

A

Soltar, (deixar) cair, abandonar, largar, Deixar | Gota

  1. I’m going to drop yoga and do aerobics instead
  2. They dropped me off at the main entrance
  3. Apple will drop the notch in 2022, starting with the high-end iPhone 14 Pro.

As a noun

I thought I felt a drop of rain

334
Q

Adaptive /ãdéptiv/

adjective

A

Adaptável

  1. Effective leaders need to be highly adaptive
  2. We teach our clients to run projects in an adaptive manner
335
Q

Expect

verb

A

Esperar

  1. He didn’t expect to see me.
  2. Change often happens when you least expect it.
336
Q

Involve

verb

A

Implicar, envolver

  1. I prefer teaching methods that actively involve students in learning
  2. The job involved working with a team
  3. Research involving the use of biological warfare agents will be used for defensive purposes.
337
Q

Slight(ly)

adjective

A

Ligeiro(Ligeiramente), leve

  1. She had a slight headache.
  2. A slight improvement
  3. His grades are slightly better than the average.
338
Q

Support

verb | noun

A

Apoiar, suportar | Apoio, suporte

  1. I think it’s important to support local businesses by buying locally
  2. I don’t know how they manage to support their expensive lifestyle
  3. The best support for a camera is a tripod
  4. Environmental groups are fast gaining support among young people
339
Q

Tie

verb | noun

A

Amarrar, Prender, Vincular | Laço, Gravata, Empate

  1. I tie my hair back when it’s hot.
  2. He always wears a jacket and tie to work.
  3. They have changed the scoring system because there have been too many ties.
340
Q

Suitable /Surable/

adjective

A

Apropriado, adequado, indicado, apto

  1. The film is not suitable for children
  2. Hiking shoes are not suitable for running.
  3. She got the job because she was the most suitable candidate.
341
Q

Outdoor Kitchen

A

Área Gourmet

342
Q

Vary /véri/

verb

A

Variar, alterar

  1. The value of stocks will vary from month to month
  2. Prices vary between $65 and $160
  3. He tried to vary his diet
343
Q

During

A

Durante

  1. I woke up several times during the night
  2. We hope to spend some weekends in the country during the summer
344
Q

Resort

verb | noun

A

Recorrer | Recurso

alternative solution

  1. During the blackout, we resorted to candles
  2. I will take the new medication only as a last resort
345
Q

Care

noun | verb

A

Cuidado, atenção, assistência | Importar, cuidar

  1. The roads are icy, so drive with care
  2. Mira’s going to be very weak for a long time after the operation, so she’ll need a lot of care
  3. She’s never cared very much about her appearance
  4. Your parents are only doing this because they care about(=love) you
  5. I don’t care how much it costs, just buy it
346
Q

Feasible (Feasibility)

A

Factível, Viável (Viabilidade)

347
Q

Stale

adjective

A

Velho, Obsoleto, Vencido

No longer fresh

The bread has gone stale

348
Q

Nasty

adjective

A

Desagradável, Péssimo, Horrível, Nojento

  1. She said some really nasty things about him
  2. The film contained nasty scenes which shocked the audience
349
Q

Alike

A

Parecido, Igual, Semelhante, Da mesma forma

  1. You and your father don’t look very much alike
  2. Completely different spellings but they sound exactly alike
350
Q

Jealous

adjective

A

Invejoso, ciumento

  1. Anna says she feels jealous every time another woman looks at her boyfriend
  2. He had always been very jealous of his brother’s good lucks
351
Q

Caveat /caviat/

noun

A

Advertência, aviso

  1. He agreed to the interview, with the caveat that he could approve the final article
352
Q

Highly

adverb

A

Altamente, Muito, Extremamente

  1. All of your teachers are very friendly and highly professional
  2. Details known by only a few highly placed persons
353
Q

Awful

adjective

A

Terrível, Horrível

  1. The food was awful.
  2. The cheese had an awful smell.
  3. She’d been ill and she looked awful.
354
Q

Nebulous

adjective

A

Nebuloso

When you fly in a plane on an overcast day, the land below you looks nebulous and indistinct. You can also use nebulous in a more figurative way, to describe vague ideas or fuzzy concepts

  1. She has a few nebulous ideas about what she might want to do in the future, but nothing definite.
355
Q

Remark

verb | noun

A

Observar, Comentar | Observação, Comentário

  1. I think if you read his remarks, you’ll find them very fair.
  2. The children made rude remarks about the old man.
356
Q

Far

A

Longe, Distante

  1. How far is it from Australia to New Zealand?
  2. Even the closest stores are pretty far.
357
Q

Soar

verb

A

Subir, disparar

  1. House prices soared a further 20 percent.
  2. Temperatures will soar over the weekend, say the weather forecasters.
358
Q

Invent

verb

A

Inventar

But I didn’t invent the story - everything I told you is true.

359
Q

Succeed

verb

A

Ter êxito, Ter sucesso, Suceder

  1. The student succeeded in finding a job.
  2. She’s been trying to pass her driving test for years and she finally succeeded.
360
Q

Awkward

adjective

A

Péssimo, Desconfortável, Estranho

  1. There was an awkward silence after the bad joke.
  2. He’s an awkward customer (= a difficult person to deal with).
361
Q

Stunned

adjective

A

Impressionado, Chocado

  1. I was stunned after watching a movie about the war.
  2. I was stunned when I saw my sister’s new look.
362
Q

Unless

conjunction

A

A menos que, a não ser que

  1. I will be there unless it rains.
  2. You can’t get a job unless you have experience (= you can only get a job if you have experience).
363
Q

Ahead of time/schedule

A

Com antecedência, Antecipadamente

  1. The tunnel was finished ahead of schedule.
  2. We had a date for lunch, and I said I’d call her ahead of time to decide where.
364
Q

Outlook

noun

A

Panorama, Cenário, Perspectiva, Horizonte

  1. The economic outlook is good.
  2. If the inflationary outlook continues to get worse, the central bank will not hesitate to act.
365
Q

Last

adjective, verb

A

Último, Passado, Final | Durar

Did you hear the storm last night?

As a verb…

  1. We build our products to last
  2. The meeting lasted two hours.
  3. This pen should last (you) a lifetime if you take care of it.
366
Q

Leverage

Noun, Verb

A

Influência, Alavancagem | Alavancar, Aproveitar

to use something that you already have inorderto achievesomething new orbetter

  1. Passkeys have a real shot to take off because they leverage a device you already have.
  2. We can gain a market advantage by leveraging our network of partners.

As a noun

  1. The US has very little leverage in that part of the world.
  2. If the United Nations had more troops in the area, it would have greater leverage.
367
Q

Streamlined

adjective

A

Aperfeiçoado, Simplificado, Eficiente

  1. streamlined business methods
  2. Our latest model has been revamped to give it a more modern, streamlined look.
368
Q

Worthy

Adjective

A

Digno, Merecedor

He is unlikely to succeed in getting his bill through Congress, however worthy it is.

369
Q

Accurate

adjective

A

Preciso, Exato

without any mistakes

  1. The aim at all times is to have an accurate estimate of the final cost.
  2. Her novel is an accurate reflection of life in Spain
370
Q

Arrange

verb

A

Organizar, providenciar, combinar

  1. Who arranged these flowers so beautifully?
  2. He arranged a meeting between the two leaders
371
Q

Beg

verb

A

Implorar, pedir

  1. They have trained their dog to sit up and beg.
372
Q

Excerpt

noun

A

Trecho

a short part taken from a speech, book, film, etc.

  1. An excerpt from her new thriller will appear in this weekend’s magazine.
373
Q

Breakthrough

noun | adjective

A

Avanço, progresso, inovação | inovador

374
Q

Prior

adjective

A

Anterior, prévio

  1. The course required no prior knowledge of Spanish.
  2. The candidate must have prior experience in the position.
375
Q

Skeptical
adjective

A

Cético or Desconfiado

Many experts remain skeptical about/of his claims

376
Q

Chase
verb | noun

A

Perseguir, Perseguição

Dogs chase cats, cats chase mice, and mice are in big trouble

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