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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Moral Corruption & Wickedness

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
bestial
[adjetivo]

behaving in a savage, animal-like, or inhumane manner

bestial, desumano

bestial, desumano

Ex: Witnesses described the attack as bestial and merciless .As testemunhas descreveram o ataque como **bestial** e impiedoso.
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heinous
[adjetivo]

extremely evil or shockingly wicked in a way that deeply disturbs or offends

hediondo, abominável

hediondo, abominável

Ex: His heinous betrayal of his closest friend left a lasting scar on their relationship .Sua **hedionda** traição ao seu amigo mais próximo deixou uma cicatriz duradoura em seu relacionamento.
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nefarious
[adjetivo]

extremely evil or wicked, typically involving illegal or immoral actions

nefasto, malvado

nefasto, malvado

Ex: The villain 's nefarious deeds were finally exposed .As ações **nefastas** do vilão foram finalmente expostas.
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acrimony
[substantivo]

words or feelings that are filled with anger or bitterness

acrimônia, amargura

acrimônia, amargura

Ex: Their divorce was marked by deep acrimony, filled with spiteful accusations .O divórcio deles foi marcado por profunda **acrimônia**, cheio de acusações maliciosas.
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deleterious
[adjetivo]

inflicting damage or harm on someone or something

nocivo, prejudicial

nocivo, prejudicial

Ex: The chemicals were found to have deleterious effects on soil fertility .Descobriu-se que os produtos químicos têm efeitos **deletérios** na fertilidade do solo.
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flagrant
[adjetivo]

so obviously wrong or immoral that it provokes shock

flagrante, escandaloso

flagrante, escandaloso

Ex: The politician's flagrant lies were exposed by the media.As mentiras **flagrantes** do político foram expostas pela mídia.
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ignominious
[adjetivo]

making one feel ashamed because of being very bad or unacceptable

vergonhoso, ignominioso

vergonhoso, ignominioso

Ex: The company 's ignominious handling of the product launch , with multiple defects and delays , led to a sharp decline in customer trust .O escândalo terminou a carreira dela de forma **ignominiosa**.
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iniquity
[substantivo]

actions that are profoundly immoral or wicked

iniquidade, malignidade

iniquidade, malignidade

Ex: Many turned a blind eye to the iniquity that was happening in the shadows of society .Ele foi condenado por sua **iniquidade** na comunidade.
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lurid
[adjetivo]

shocking or sensational, especially in a gruesome or vulgar way

escandaloso, lúgubre

escandaloso, lúgubre

Ex: The lurid gossip surrounding the celebrity 's drug addiction and erratic behavior painted a troubling picture of the pressures of fame and fortune .Os boatos **lúgubres** em torno do vício em drogas e do comportamento errático da celebridade pintaram um quadro preocupante das pressões da fama e da fortuna.
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odious
[adjetivo]

extremely unpleasant and deserving strong hatred

odioso, repugnante

odioso, repugnante

Ex: The politician 's odious remarks about certain ethnic groups sparked outrage and condemnation .Ele cometeu um ato **odioso** que chocou a comunidade.
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pernicious
[adjetivo]

causing great harm or damage, often in a gradual or unnoticed way

pernicioso, nocivo

pernicioso, nocivo

Ex: Poverty has a pernicious impact on education and health .A pobreza tem um impacto **pernicioso** na educação e na saúde.
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culpable
[adjetivo]

responsible for an act that is morally or legally wrong

culpado, responsável

culpado, responsável

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reprehensible
[adjetivo]

deserving strong criticism or punishment because it is morally wrong or unacceptable

censurável, repreensível

censurável, repreensível

Ex: Animal cruelty is one of the most reprehensible crimes .A crueldade animal é um dos crimes mais **censuráveis**.
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turpitude
[substantivo]

a disposition or behavior that is extremely immoral or wicked

turpitude, baixeza

turpitude, baixeza

Ex: The leader ’s turpitude led to his downfall and loss of public trust .A **turpitude** do líder levou à sua queda e à perda da confiança pública.
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duplicity
[substantivo]

the practice of pretending to feel or act one way while actually pursuing another

duplicidade, hipocrisia

duplicidade, hipocrisia

Ex: She accused him of duplicity in the negotiations .Ela o acusou de **duplicidade** nas negociações.
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unconscionable
[adjetivo]

excessively unreasonable or unfair and therefore unacceptable

inconcebível, escandaloso

inconcebível, escandaloso

Ex: It was unconscionable for them to deny medical care to someone in urgent need .Foi **inconcebível** que negassem cuidados médicos a alguém em necessidade urgente.
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avarice
[substantivo]

excessive desire for money and material goods

avareza, ganância

avareza, ganância

Ex: Their avarice caused them to make unethical decisions for financial gain .A **avareza** deles os levou a tomar decisões antiéticas para ganho financeiro.
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covetous
[adjetivo]

having an intense desire or craving for something, especially something that belongs to someone else

cobiçoso, invejoso

cobiçoso, invejoso

Ex: She tried to ignore her covetous feelings when she saw the beautiful house for sale down the street .Ela tentou ignorar seus sentimentos **ávidos** quando viu a bela casa à venda na rua.
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perfidious
[adjetivo]

relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal

pérfido, traidor

pérfido, traidor

Ex: The novel depicted a perfidious character who deceived everyone around him .O romance retratou um personagem **pérfido** que enganava todos ao seu redor.
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salacious
[adjetivo]

having or conveying inappropriate or indecent interest in sexual matters

salaz, obsceno

salaz, obsceno

Ex: The film 's salacious scenes were deemed too explicit for a general audience .As cenas **obscenas** do filme foram consideradas muito explícitas para um público geral.
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venal
[adjetivo]

willing to act dishonestly for money or personal gain

venal, corrupto

venal, corrupto

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grasping
[adjetivo]

having an excessive and selfish desire to gain, especially money or possessions

ganancioso, ávido

ganancioso, ávido

Ex: The grasping businessman would do anything for profit.**O empresário ganancioso** faria qualquer coisa pelo lucro.
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hoggish
[adjetivo]

acting in a way that is greedy, selfish, or gluttonous, similar to the behavior of a pig

guloso, voraz

guloso, voraz

Ex: The children grabbed the toys in a hoggish manner .As crianças pegaram os brinquedos de maneira **gananciosa**.
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wayward
[adjetivo]

unwilling to follow rules or accept control, often behaving unpredictably or stubbornly

rebelde, indisciplinado

rebelde, indisciplinado

Ex: The program helps reform wayward teenagers .O programa ajuda a reformar adolescentes **rebeldes**.
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licentious
[adjetivo]

showing a disregard for moral rules or standards, especially in sexual behavior

licencioso, devasso

licencioso, devasso

Ex: The film depicted the licentious excesses of the era .O filme retratou os excessos **licenciosos** da era.
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to covet
[verbo]

to have an intense and often inappropriate desire to possess something that belongs to someone else

cobiçar, desejar ardentemente

cobiçar, desejar ardentemente

Ex: We should focus on appreciating what we have rather than coveting what others possess .Deveríamos focar em apreciar o que temos em vez de **cobiçar** o que os outros possuem.
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parsimonious
[adjetivo]

spending money very reluctantly

parcimonioso, avarento

parcimonioso, avarento

Ex: He will become more parsimonious if he loses his job and needs to cut expenses .Ele se tornará mais **parcimonioso** se perder o emprego e precisar cortar gastos.
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debauchery
[substantivo]

wild and immoral behavior that involves heavy drinking, sexual activity, or other extreme pleasures

devassidão, libertinagem

devassidão, libertinagem

Ex: Rumors of debauchery damaged the celebrity 's reputation .Os rumores de **devassidão** danificaram a reputação da celebridade.
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dissolution
[substantivo]

a way of living marked by overindulgence in physical pleasures, often leading to moral decline

dissolução, devassidão

dissolução, devassidão

Ex: The era became known for its political corruption and social dissolution.A era ficou conhecida por sua corrupção política e **dissolução** social.
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execrable
[adjetivo]

arousing intense dislike or hatred

execrável, detestável

execrável, detestável

Ex: Folk tradition taught those spreading execrable falsehoods could face damages like erosion of credibility or isolation .Seu comportamento **execrável** alienou seus amigos.
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decadent
[adjetivo]

connected with a decline in moral standards

decadente, corrupto

decadente, corrupto

Ex: Many saw the art movement as bold , others called it decadent and meaningless .Muitos viram o movimento artístico como ousado, outros o chamaram de **decadente** e sem sentido.
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unsavory
[adjetivo]

related to actions, behaviors, or characteristics that are morally questionable or unpleasant

desagradável, questionável

desagradável, questionável

Ex: The restaurant had to close down due to health violations and unsavory practices in the kitchen .O restaurante teve que fechar devido a violações de saúde e práticas **desagradáveis** na cozinha.
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buccaneer
[substantivo]

a successful person, usually in business, who may employ dishonest or immoral techniques in order to succeed

bucaneiro, pirata

bucaneiro, pirata

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libertine
[substantivo]

an individual who is not concerned with morality and overindulges in pleasure, particularly sexual pleasure

libertino, devasso

libertino, devasso

Ex: His reputation as a libertine made him infamous in high society .Sua reputação de **libertino** o tornou infame na alta sociedade.
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miscreant
[substantivo]

someone who behaves badly or immorally

malfeitor, delinquente

malfeitor, delinquente

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reprobate
[substantivo]

an individual who lacks morality and principle

réprobo, malvado

réprobo, malvado

Ex: The reprobate was the subject of gossip and disdain , viewed by many as a symbol of moral decay .O **réprobo** foi alvo de fofocas e desdém, visto por muitos como um símbolo de decadência moral.
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brigand
[substantivo]

an outlaw, typically operating in a group and using violence or stealth to steal

bandido, salteador

bandido, salteador

Ex: Some brigands pretend to be merchants , only to ambush and rob unsuspecting travelers .**Brigantes** emboscaram a caravana ao amanhecer.
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to return to worse behavior, habits, or moral standards after having improved

recair, retroceder

recair, retroceder

Ex: The community leader urged people not to backslide into violence .O líder comunitário exortou as pessoas a não **recair** na violência.
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by any means that is necessary

Ex: We're going to get this done by hook or by crook, whether it's easy or not.
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