Words Flashcards
Filthy
Definition: extremely or unpleasently dirty. Think mud-caked boots, dusts-covered relics, or that mysterious tupperware container lurking in the back of your fridge.
Exemple sentence: “after a day of exploring ancient ruins, Lara Croft emerged, her once-pristine khakis now utterly filthy”.
Relics
Objeto antigo, muitas vezes com valor histórico.
Lurking
Espreitado ou “a espreita”. Quando algo está “lurking”, está escondido ou à espera de der notado
Pristine
Impecável - a delighful object tha evok3s images of untoucheble beauty and freshness.
Ex: “the pristine copies of an early magazine were carefully preserved in the archives”.
“She wore a pristine white short to the important meeting.”
bustling
“movimentada” ou “agitada”
a delightful descriptor that conjures up images of vibrant activity and energetic movement!
EX: When a place is bustling, it’s like a beehive humming with purpose—a symphony of people going about their business, weaving through crowded streets, and creating a lively tapestry of existence. Imagine a bustling market square, where vendors hawk their wares, laughter mingles with the aroma of street food, and life pulses in every direction.
perched
As a verb:
* To alight or rest on something: Imagine a herring gull gracefully perched on the rails, observing the world below.
* To sit on something high or narrow: Picture Eve perched on the side of an armchair, lost in thought.
* To be situated above or on the edge of something: Consider a fortress perched on a crag in the mountains, its walls overlooking the valley.
* To set or balance someone or something on a specific spot: Perhaps Peter perched a pair of gold-rimmed spectacles on his nose, ready for a scholarly endeavor
As an adjective, “perched” describes a state of being:
For example, you might find yourself perched on a pink bedspread, earnestly listening to a story about two birds. Or after each bout, birds might remain perched on a branch, silent and contemplative.
landscape
paisagem - Ela se refere à vista ou ao cenário natural, muitas vezes associado a elementos como montanhas, árvores, rios e horizontes.
EX: Most of the painter’s works are landscapes and portraits.” (A maioria das obras do pintor são paisagens e retratos.)
“From the tower, we can see an impressive landscape.” (Da torre, podemos ver uma paisagem impressionante.)
Se tiver acompanhada de outra palavra pode se tornar o “cenário” daquela outra palavra, como ex: “By understanding the legal landscape, you will have a better opportunity for business sucess”.
biases
Preconceitos/Vieses/Tendenciosidades
EX: “There was evidence of bias against foreign applicants.”
“Reporters must be impartial and not show political bias.”
“Unconscious bias can influence recruitment decisions
Insurmountable
Impossible to overcome.
For example, “The mountain seemed insurmountable, but we climbed it.”
Daunting
Intimidating or causing fear.
For example, “The exam was daunting, but I studied hard and passed
array
Matriz/Gama/Conjunto/Leque
Ex:
1. The delicious smell came from the array of food at the buffet.
2. Brady met her gaze again, taking in the array of emotions crossing her features.
3. If you go to the library, you will find books on an array of subjects.
seek
To Search or Look For - Imagine seeking shelter from biting winter winds or seeking refuge in the US embassy
To Ask or Request - When you seek advice, approval, help, or permission, you’re extending a hand
To Attempt or Try - Imagine an archer aiming for the bullseye. When you seek to do something, you’re reaching for excellence.
Gregarious
is an adjective meaning sociable and fond of company. It often collocates with “person” or “nature.”
Ex: “She is known for her gregarious nature, always enjoying social gatherings.”
Aloof
Aloof” is an adjective meaning distant or not friendly. It often collocates with “demeanor” or “attitude.”
Ex:”Despite his aloof demeanor, he is actually very kind-hearted.”
Resilient
Resilient” is an adjective meaning able to recover quickly from difficulties. It often collocates with “spirit” or “nature.”
Ex: Her resilient spirit helped her overcome many challenges.”
Utterly
Totalmente/absolutamente
Ex: He was utterly exhausted
The movie was utterly amazing
Misfortune
Infortúnio/desgraça/infelicidade
Ex: He had the misfortune of losing his job.
plunge
Mergulho (substantivo)
Queda (substantivo)
Mergulhar (verbo)
Despencar (verbo)
Precipitar-se (verbo)
EX; The temperature plunged to freezing
hike
Caminhada ou excursão a pé (quando se refere a uma caminhada longa, especialmente no campo)
Aumento ou subida (quando se refere a um aumento repentino e significativo, como em preços ou taxas)
“The government announced a hike in taxes”
Fulfill
Cumprir / realizar / satisfazer
Ex: I believe that I have the perfect qualification to fullfil the sales position
Winning the Gold medal fulfiled his hopes and dreams
inherited
herdou ou herdado
EX: It has inherited a previously undisclosed £22bn “black hole” in the nation’s finances from the Conservatives
shortfall
“déficit” ou “falta”
Ex: To cover some of the shortfall, Chancellor Rachel Reeves made several announcements.
scrapping
Desmantelamento/Descarte/Abolição/Luta
EX: **Scrapping **previous government measures, such as the planned cap on social care charges from October 2025.
watchdog
“fiscalizador” ou “órgão de fiscalização”
EX: On 29 July, the government’s own public finance watchdog - the Office for Budget Responsibility - wrote that it had not been made aware of the extent of overspends.
