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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Medo, ansiedade e fraqueza

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)

to expect something unpleasant or frightening to happen

apreender, temer

apreender, temer

Ex: The soldier apprehended the battle , unsure of what awaited him on the front lines .O soldado **antecipou** a batalha, incerto do que o aguardava nas linhas de frente.
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apprehensive
[adjetivo]

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

apreensivo, nervoso

apreensivo, nervoso

Ex: The team was apprehensive about the new project 's challenging deadline .A equipe estava **apreensiva** com o prazo desafiador do novo projeto.
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to quail
[verbo]

to experience or express the feeling of fear

tremer, temer

tremer, temer

Ex: The children quailed at the spooky tales told around the campfire.As crianças **tremeram** com as histórias assustadoras contadas ao redor da fogueira.
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qualm
[substantivo]

a slight feeling of nausea or unease, often temporary

um leve mal-estar, náusea temporária

um leve mal-estar, náusea temporária

Ex: Seeing blood often gives people qualms.Ver sangue frequentemente dá às pessoas **escrúpulos**.
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perturbed
[adjetivo]

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed by something

perturbado, inquieto

perturbado, inquieto

Ex: The dog became perturbed when strangers entered the house.O cachorro ficou **perturbado** quando estranhos entraram na casa.
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jittery
[adjetivo]

having a nervous or restless energy

nervoso, agitado

nervoso, agitado

Ex: He felt jittery before meeting his new boss .
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timorous
[adjetivo]

lacking bravery and confidence

tímido, temeroso

tímido, temeroso

Ex: The timorous approach of the new team member made her interactions hesitant .A abordagem **temerosa** do novo membro da equipe tornou suas interações hesitantes.
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in a state of great anxiety, suspense, or excitement while waiting for something

Ex: The ongoing negotiation process has everyone on tenterhooks.
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tremulous
[adjetivo]

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

trêmulo, tremoroso

trêmulo, tremoroso

Ex: She wrote a tremulous note apologizing for the misunderstanding .Ela escreveu um bilhete **trêmulo** pedindo desculpas pelo mal-entendido.
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trepidation
[substantivo]

a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

apreensão, inquietação

apreensão, inquietação

Ex: The ominous clouds overhead filled the villagers with trepidation, fearing an impending storm .As nuvens ameaçadoras sobre suas cabeças encheram os aldeões de **trepidação**, temendo uma tempestade iminente.
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wince
[substantivo]

an automatic physical reaction to sudden pain, often involving a slight flinch or tightening of the muscles

careta, estremecimento

careta, estremecimento

Ex: The loud bang triggered a startled wince from the child .O estrondo alto desencadeou um **encolhimento** assustado da criança.
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fawning
[adjetivo]

trying to gain someone's approval or affection by giving them excessive praise or attention

adulador, servil

adulador, servil

Ex: He disliked the fawning tone of the interviewer's questions.Ele detestava o tom **adulador** das perguntas do entrevistador.
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obsequious
[adjetivo]

excessively flattering and obeying a person, particularly in order to gain their approval or favor

obsequioso, servil

obsequioso, servil

Ex: His obsequious praise of the manager was seen by his colleagues as a transparent attempt to get a promotion .Seus elogios **obsequiosos** ao gerente foram vistos por seus colegas como uma tentativa transparente de obter uma promoção.
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servile
[adjetivo]

very keen to please and obey others

servil, obsequioso

servil, obsequioso

Ex: The servile manner in which he answered every command highlighted his fear of losing his position .A maneira **servil** como ele respondeu a cada comando destacou seu medo de perder sua posição.
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to cozy up
[verbo]

to try to gain someone's favor or friendship by acting friendly or affectionate, often in an insincere way

aproximar-se de, bajular

aproximar-se de, bajular

Ex: Reporters accused her of cozying up to powerful figures for personal gain.Os repórteres a acusaram de **se aproximar** de figuras poderosas para ganho pessoal.
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to fawn
[verbo]

to show affection or admiration excessively, typically to gain favor or advantage

bajular, adulador

bajular, adulador

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to try to gain advantage by flattery or submissive behavior

Ex: The employee brought coffee for the entire team in an attempt to curry favor with colleagues.
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subservient
[adjetivo]

ready to obey others unquestioningly, especially those in authority

servil, submisso

servil, submisso

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unctuous
[adjetivo]

characterized by excessive ingratiation or flattery, often in a way that seems insincere or manipulative

untuoso, melífluo

untuoso, melífluo

Ex: His unctuous praise for his boss only reinforced the perception that he was a sycophant .Seus elogios **untuosos** ao chefe apenas reforçaram a percepção de que ele era um bajulador.
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to bring oneself into favor with someone by trying to please them

congraçar-se, tentar cair nas graças

congraçar-se, tentar cair nas graças

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craven
[adjetivo]

not having even the smallest amount of courage

covarde, medroso

covarde, medroso

Ex: He was labeled craven after he backed out of the challenge at the last minute .Ele foi rotulado de **covarde** depois de desistir do desafio no último minuto.
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pusillanimous
[adjetivo]

having a lack of courage or determination

pusilânime, covarde

pusilânime, covarde

Ex: The team grew frustrated with their pusillanimous teammate , who was always reluctant to take charge .A equipe ficou frustrada com seu companheiro **pusilânime**, que sempre relutava em assumir o comando.
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dastardly
[adjetivo]

extremely cowardly in a way that is cruel, underhanded, or deserving of strong disapproval

covarde, vil

covarde, vil

Ex: Spreading lies about her was a dastardly move .Espalhar mentiras sobre ela foi um ato **covarde**.
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lily-livered
[adjetivo]

lacking courage or resolution

covarde, medroso

covarde, medroso

Ex: The group was frustrated with the lily-livered approach of their leader .O grupo estava frustrado com a abordagem **covarde** de seu líder.
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redoubtable
[adjetivo]

causing fear due to greatness or being impressive

temível, impressionante

temível, impressionante

Ex: Facing the redoubtable general, the enemy army quickly lost morale.Diante do general **temível**, o exército inimigo rapidamente perdeu o moral.
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toady
[substantivo]

a person who behaves obsequiously to gain advantage from someone powerful

puxa-saco, bajulador

puxa-saco, bajulador

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slacker
[substantivo]

someone who avoids work or responsibility, especially by being lazy or trying to escape duties such as military service

preguiçoso, vagabundo

preguiçoso, vagabundo

Ex: The army cracked down on slackers who tried to avoid service .O exército reprimiu os **preguiçosos** que tentaram evitar o serviço.
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pique
[substantivo]

a brief, intense feeling of anger, irritation, or resentment

um acesso de raiva, um momento de irritação

um acesso de raiva, um momento de irritação

Ex: A look of pique crossed his face before he regained composure .Uma expressão de **pique** cruzou seu rosto antes que ele recuperasse a compostura.
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to falter
[verbo]

to become unsure, weak, or unsteady in purpose, confidence, or action

Ex: As the climb grew steeper , their determination began to falter.
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to be undecided and not know what opinion, idea, or course of action to stick to

vacilar, hesitar

vacilar, hesitar

Ex: He has been vacillating on whether to move to a new city or stay where he is .Ele está **vacilando** entre se mudar para uma nova cidade ou ficar onde está.
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a point of weakness or vulnerability

Ex: The food supply proved to be the nation's Achilles' heel in its defense against terrorist attacks.
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