Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Magia e Sobrenatural

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ambrosia

[substantivo]

(in classical mythology) the food or drink of the gods, believed to grant immortality to mortals who consumed it

ambrosia, néctar dos deuses

Ex: Legends claim that ambrosia could heal any wound .As lendas afirmam que a **ambrosia** podia curar qualquer ferida.

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apparition

[substantivo]

the visible form or appearance of a ghost or spirit of someone who has died

aparição, fantasma

Ex: He was startled by an apparition in the mirror 's reflection .Ele foi assustado por uma **aparição** no reflexo do espelho.

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arcane

[adjetivo]

requiring specialized or secret knowledge to comprehend fully

arcano, misterioso

Ex: The arcane details of the ancient manuscript could only be deciphered by experts .Os detalhes **arcanos** do antigo manuscrito só podiam ser decifrados por especialistas.

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bugaboo

[substantivo]

an imaginary monster or creature invented to scare children

bicho-papão, espantalho

Ex: In folklore , the bugaboo changes shape to terrify its victims .No folclore, o **bicho-papão** muda de forma para aterrorizar suas vítimas.

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necromancy

[substantivo]

the use of magical spells or rituals that invoke occult forces or evil spirits to create unnatural effects

Ex: He was accused of necromancy after strange phenomena occurred around his property .

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hermetic

[adjetivo]

related to an ancient mystical, alchemical, and esoteric tradition attributed to Hermes Trismegistus

hermético, trismegisto

Ex: The hermetic tradition blends philosophy, magic, and spirituality into a complex system of knowledge.A tradição **hermética** combina filosofia, magia e espiritualidade em um sistema complexo de conhecimento.

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occult

[adjetivo]

relating to knowledge, meanings, or truths that are hidden from normal perception and difficult to understand without special insight

oculto, esotérico

Ex: The painting's occult significance was known only to the artist.O significado **oculto** da pintura era conhecido apenas pelo artista.

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preternatural

[adjetivo]

beyond what is usual or expected

sobrenatural, extraordinário

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phoenix

[substantivo]

someone or something that is revived or restored after apparent destruction or failure

fênix, renascimento

Ex: Like a phoenix, the ancient tradition found new life in the modern world.**Como uma fênix**, a antiga tradição encontrou nova vida no mundo moderno.

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fetish

[substantivo]

an object thought to possess magical powers or to bring good luck, often used in rituals or as a protective charm

fetiche, amuleto

Ex: The shaman blessed the fetish before the ceremony .O xamã abençoou o **fetiche** antes da cerimônia.

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chimerical

[adjetivo]

having the qualities or features of a chimera, often combining different, incongruous parts into one

quimérico, fantástico

Ex: The tapestry showed chimerical figures in vivid colors .A tapeçaria mostrava figuras **quiméricas** em cores vivas.

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stygian

[adjetivo]

extremely shadowy or gloomy, evoking the mysterious qualities associated with the River Styx in Greek mythology

estígio, tenebroso

Ex: Legends spoke of stygian realms beneath the earth where lost souls wandered forever.As lendas falavam de reinos **estígios** sob a terra onde as almas perdidas vagavam para sempre.

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