Vocabulary Movements Flashcards

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V: Hobble

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E: walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury.
P: Marcar

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V: Saunter

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E: walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort.
P: Passear

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V: Strides

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E: walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction
P: Andar a passos largos

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V: Leaning

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E: be in or move into a sloping position.
P: Inclinado

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Adj: Careworn

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E: tired and unhappy because of prolonged worry
P: Aflito, preocupado

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V: Hoist

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E: raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys
P: Içar, levantar

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V: Piler

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E: place (things) one on top of another
P: Empilhar

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V: Winch

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E: hoist or haul with a winch (Guincho)
P: Levantar por um guicho

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V: Amble

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E: walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace
P: Andar a passos lentos

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V: Clamber

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E: climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.
P: Subir com esforço

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V: Trudges

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E: walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions
P: Caminhar penosamente

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V: skid

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E: (of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly.
P: Derrapar

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V: Sprint

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E: run at full speed over a short distance.
P: Correr muito velozmente

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V: Glide

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E: move with a smooth continuous motion, typically with little noise.
P:deslizar

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V: Trippled

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E: stumble, trip, flounder, blunder, founder, diddle.
P: Tropeçar

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V: twirl

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E: spin quickly and lightly around, especially repeatedly.
P: Rodopiar