Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Processos cognitivos e memória

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semantic memory

[substantivo]

the part of memory that stores knowledge of meanings, concepts, and general facts, independent of personal experience

memória semântica, memória conceitual

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to take (a) note

[frase]

to listen or pay attention carefully to something and remember it for later use

Ex: It's essential to take note of any changes in your health and report them to your doctor.

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drift

[substantivo]

the general meaning, intention, or tenor of a statement or text

o sentido geral, a intenção

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to perceive

[verbo]

to become aware or conscious of something

perceber, discernir

Ex: Through the artist 's work , many perceived a deeper message about society 's values .Através do trabalho do artista, muitos **perceberam** uma mensagem mais profunda sobre os valores da sociedade.

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notion

[substantivo]

a general concept or belief

ideia, conceito

Ex: The notion of fairness is often debated in legal contexts .A **noção** de justiça é frequentemente debatida em contextos legais.

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to stem from

[verbo]

to originate from a particular source or factor

originar-se de, decorrer de

Ex: The anxiety stems from unresolved emotional trauma and stress .A ansiedade **deriva de** trauma emocional não resolvido e estresse.

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to tell the difference

[frase]

to recognize the dissimilarities between two or more things

Ex: When comparing the paintings side by side, you can easily tell the difference in style and technique.

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evaluation

[substantivo]

a judgment on the quantity and quality of something after careful consideration

avaliação

Ex: The annual performance evaluation provides valuable feedback to employees on their strengths and areas for improvement .A **avaliação** anual de desempenho fornece feedback valioso aos funcionários sobre seus pontos fortes e áreas de melhoria.

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to keep an eye open

[frase]

to remain alert and watchful for something or someone, especially to notice when it appears or happens

Ex: Tourists should keep an eye open for pickpockets in that area.

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to speculate

[verbo]

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

especular, formular teorias

Ex: Neighbors started speculating about the reasons for the sudden increase in security measures .Os vizinhos começaram a **especular** sobre as razões do aumento repentino das medidas de segurança.

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to look back

[verbo]

to think about or consider past events, experiences, or decisions

olhar para trás, recordar

Ex: The team looked back at their performance to identify areas for improvement .A equipe **olhou para trás** em seu desempenho para identificar áreas de melhoria.

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to prompt

[verbo]

to make something happen

incitar, provocar

Ex: The discovery of a new species of endangered wildlife prompted conservation efforts to protect its habitat .A descoberta de uma nova espécie de vida selvagem ameaçada **promoveu** esforços de conservação para proteger seu habitat.

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to associate

[verbo]

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

associar, relacionar

Ex: The color red is commonly associated with passion and intensity across various cultures .A cor vermelha é comumente **associada** à paixão e à intensidade em várias culturas.

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self-perceived

[adjetivo]

identified by oneself in a particular way, regardless of how others may see it

auto-percebido, percebido por si mesmo

Ex: The survey measured self-perceived levels of competence.A pesquisa mediu os níveis de competência **auto-percebidos**.

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synonymous

[adjetivo]

having a similar or identical meaning to another word or phrase in the same language or context

sinônimo

Ex: In scientific writing , ' hypothesis ' and ' theory ' are not synonymous terms .Na escrita científica, 'hipótese' e 'teoria' não são termos **sinônimos**.

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subtlety

[substantivo]

a fine distinction in meaning, opinion, or attitude

sutileza, nuance

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to tell apart

[verbo]

to distinguish the differences between things or people

distinguir, diferenciar

Ex: Some people struggle to tell apart certain colors due to color blindness .Algumas pessoas têm dificuldade em **distinguir** certas cores devido ao daltonismo.

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to trigger

[verbo]

to cause something to happen

desencadear, provocar

Ex: The controversial decision by the government triggered widespread protests across the nation .A decisão controversa do governo **desencadeou** protestos generalizados em todo o país.

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to fall into place

[frase]

to start to have a clear meaning

Ex: As I reflected on my life experiences, I started to see how the choices I made led me to where I am now; it all began to fall into place.

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to formulate

[verbo]

to express or state an idea clearly and systematically

formular, elaborar

Ex: He had to formulate a response that would satisfy all parties involved .Ele teve que **formular** uma resposta que satisfizesse todas as partes envolvidas.

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makeup

[substantivo]

the combination or arrangement of parts or qualities that form an individual or entity

a composição, a constituição

Ex: The demographic makeup of the neighborhood has changed over the years .A **composição** demográfica do bairro mudou ao longo dos anos.

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to follow

[verbo]

to understand something such as an explanation, story, or the meaning of something

entender, seguir

Ex: The book 's narrative was easy to follow, making it a quick and enjoyable read .A narrativa do livro foi fácil de **seguir**, tornando-a uma leitura rápida e agradável.

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to be in the know

[frase]

to have access to special information that most people do not have

Ex: I wasn't in the know, so I missed the meeting.

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in two minds

[frase]

in a state of uncertainty in which it is difficult for one to choose between two courses of action

Ex: She found herself in two minds when it came to deciding between two potential romantic partners, torn between the excitement of new possibilities and the comfort of a familiar connection.

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to retain

[verbo]

to keep something in one's thoughts or mental awareness

reter, manter na memória

Ex: The storyteller captivated the audience with a tale that was both entertaining and easy to retain in their memories .O contador de histórias cativou o público com um conto que era ao mesmo tempo divertido e fácil de **reter** em suas memórias.

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thought-provoking

[adjetivo]

causing one to seriously think about a certain subject or to consider it

que faz pensar, estimulante intelectualmente

Ex: The thought-provoking documentary shed light on pressing social issues and prompted viewers to reevaluate their perspectives .O documentário **provocador** lançou luz sobre questões sociais urgentes e levou os espectadores a reavaliarem suas perspectivas.

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