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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
apologist
[substantivo]

a person who defends or justifies a belief, policy, or institution, often against criticism

apologista, defensor

apologista, defensor

Ex: Historians sometimes act as apologists for past empires .Os historiadores às vezes atuam como **apologistas** para impérios passados.
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confidante
[substantivo]

a woman trusted with someone's private thoughts, secrets, or personal matters

confidente, íntima

confidente, íntima

Ex: Writers sometimes use diaries as a silent confidante.Os escritores às vezes usam diários como uma **confidente** silenciosa.
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conformist
[substantivo]

a person who goes along with majority opinions, religious norms, and cultural conventions without critical questioning

conformista, seguidor

conformista, seguidor

Ex: During wartime , propaganda often portrayed the enemy as radical while one 's own citizens were patriotic conformists supporting the government .Durante a guerra, a propaganda frequentemente retratava o inimigo como radical enquanto os próprios cidadãos eram **conformistas** patrióticos apoiando o governo.
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coquette
[substantivo]

a woman who enjoys flirting or teasing romantic interest, often without intending a serious commitment

coquete

coquete

Ex: Though she enjoyed the company of men and the attention they showered upon her , the coquette remained independent and uninterested in settling down .Embora ela apreciasse a companhia dos homens e a atenção que eles lhe dedicavam, a **coquete** permaneceu independente e desinteressada em se estabelecer.
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dissident
[substantivo]

someone who declares opposition to the government of one's country, knowing there is punishment for doing so

dissidente, opositor

dissidente, opositor

Ex: He was known as a prominent dissident who advocated for democratic reforms .Ele era conhecido como um **dissidente** proeminente que defendia reformas democráticas.
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fledgling
[substantivo]

a beginner or newcomer to a field or activity, still inexperienced

novato, principiante

novato, principiante

Ex: As a fledgling writer , he often doubted his own ability .Como escritor **iniciante**, ele frequentemente duvidava de sua própria capacidade.
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itinerant
[adjetivo]

(of a person) traveling from place to place, often for work or a specific purpose

itinerante, nômade

itinerante, nômade

Ex: The itinerant photographer captured scenes from different corners of the world .O fotógrafo **itinerante** capturou cenas de diferentes cantos do mundo.
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literati
[substantivo]

intellectuals or well-educated people interested in literature and scholarly writing

Ex: As an aspiring writer , Jane dreamt of the day she would be considered part of the literati and invited to prestigious literary events .
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itinerant
[substantivo]

a worker or laborer who travels from one place to another, usually to find temporary employment

trabalhador itinerante, trabalhador ambulante

trabalhador itinerante, trabalhador ambulante

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maverick
[substantivo]

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

dissidente, independente

dissidente, independente

Ex: In a room full of followers , he stood out as the maverick.Em uma sala cheia de seguidores, ele se destacou como o **dissidente**.
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mendicant
[substantivo]

a person who begs other people for food and money

mendigo, pedinte

mendigo, pedinte

Ex: The film portrayed the life of a mendicant as both challenging and poignant .O filme retratou a vida de um **mendigo** como desafiadora e comovente.
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neophyte
[substantivo]

Someone who is just beginning to engage in a field, skill, or practice

neófito, iniciante

neófito, iniciante

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recluse
[substantivo]

an individual who lives by themselves and avoids all sorts of contact with other people

recluso, eremita

recluso, eremita

Ex: Her decision to live as a recluse was driven by a desire for personal reflection .A decisão dela de viver como um **recluso** foi impulsionada por um desejo de reflexão pessoal.
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supplicant
[substantivo]

a person who earnestly and respectfully asks for help, mercy, or favor, especially from a deity or higher authority

suplicante, rogador

suplicante, rogador

Ex: At her throne , she heard the pleas of the many supplicants requesting her mercy and favor .O monge recebeu cada **suplicante** com compaixão e calma.
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zealot
[substantivo]

a person who is fanatically committed to a cause, ideology, or belief, often with uncompromising intensity and willingness to act aggressively in its defense

fanático, zelota

fanático, zelota

Ex: The political zealot was known for his extreme views and unwavering commitment to his party 's agenda .Os **zelotas** políticos inundaram as ruas, exigindo uma mudança radical.
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hedonist
[substantivo]

an individual who acts according to the belief that pursuing pleasure is of the highest importance in life

hedonista

hedonista

Ex: He was known as a hedonist, always choosing the most pleasurable path .Ele era conhecido como um **hedonista**, sempre escolhendo o caminho mais prazeroso.
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iconoclast
[substantivo]

a person who challenges or rejects established beliefs, customs, or values, often with the intent to provoke change or expose flaws

iconoclasta, destruidor de ídolos

iconoclasta, destruidor de ídolos

Ex: The film 's director was hailed as an iconoclast for breaking genre rules .O diretor do filme foi aclamado como um **iconoclasta** por quebrar as regras do gênero.
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cynosure
[substantivo]

something or someone that is the center of attraction or admiration

O centro das atenções, O foco de admiração

O centro das atenções, O foco de admiração

Ex: The majestic mountain peak stood as the cynosure of the landscape , visible from miles away .O majestoso pico da montanha erguia-se como o **cynosure** da paisagem, visível a milhas de distância.
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sacred cow
[substantivo]

an idea, custom, or institution considered immune from criticism or questioning

vaca sagrada, tabu

vaca sagrada, tabu

Ex: Breaking a sacred cow often causes backlash but can lead to improvement .Quebrar uma **vaca sagrada** frequentemente causa reação negativa, mas pode levar à melhoria.
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used to express skepticism and demand proof before believing something

Ex: You can't fool meI'm from Missouri until you prove it.
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interloper
[substantivo]

a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or do not belong

intruso, penetra

intruso, penetra

Ex: She felt like an interloper at family gatherings after her parents divorced and her stepfamily took over traditions .**O intruso** perturbou a reunião com conselhos não solicitados.
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potentate
[substantivo]

someone who rules over people and possesses absolute control and power

potentado, soberano

potentado, soberano

Ex: The potentate’s decisions were implemented without question , reflecting his total control over the government .As decisões do **potentado** foram implementadas sem questionamento, refletindo seu controle total sobre o governo.
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tyro
[substantivo]

a beginner or novice in a particular field or activity

principiante, novato

principiante, novato

Ex: The theater company welcomed tyros interested in acting, providing training and guidance to help them develop their talent.A companhia de teatro acolheu **iniciantes** interessados em atuação, fornecendo treinamento e orientação para ajudá-los a desenvolver seu talento.
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confidant
[substantivo]

a person in whom one places trust and shares secrets or private thoughts and feelings

confidente, pessoa de confiança

confidente, pessoa de confiança

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dilettante
[substantivo]

a person who has an interest in a particular subject but lacks determination or knowledge on the matter

dilettante, amador

dilettante, amador

Ex: He dismissed critics who called him a dilettante, arguing that his varied interests enriched his life and allowed him to approach problems from different perspectives .Ele rejeitou os críticos que o chamaram de **dilettante**, argumentando que seus variados interesses enriqueceram sua vida e lhe permitiram abordar problemas de diferentes perspectivas.
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nonentity
[substantivo]

a person who lacks influence or importance in a particular setting or community

ninguém, pessoa sem importância

ninguém, pessoa sem importância

Ex: He was treated like a nonentity by the major players in the business world .Ele foi tratado como um **ninguém** pelos principais players do mundo dos negócios.
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octogenarian
[substantivo]

a person who is between 80 and 89 years old

octogenário, pessoa octogenária

octogenário, pessoa octogenária

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amazon
[substantivo]

a woman who is notably tall, strong, or forceful in character or behavior

amazona, guerreira

amazona, guerreira

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tutelary
[adjetivo]

providing guardianship, protection, or guidance, often in a supervisory or spiritual sense

tutelar, protetor

tutelar, protetor

Ex: His tutelary presence gave the children a sense of safety .Sua presença **tutelar** dava às crianças uma sensação de segurança.
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aspirant
[substantivo]

an individual who actively seeks a role, title, or achievement, often with ambition and determination

aspirante, candidato

aspirante, candidato

Ex: The aspirant dreamed of becoming a published author.**O aspirante** sonhava em se tornar um autor publicado.
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vogue
[substantivo]

the latest fashion trend or style of the time

moda, vogue

moda, vogue

Ex: Vintage accessories have come back into vogue, adding a nostalgic touch to modern outfits .Os acessórios vintage voltaram **à moda**, adicionando um toque nostálgico aos trajes modernos.
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idiosyncrasy
[substantivo]

an unusual or strange behavior, thought, or habit that is specific to one person

idiosyncrasia, peculiaridade

idiosyncrasia, peculiaridade

Ex: Her obsession with organizing books by color is a unique idiosyncrasy.Sua obsessão por organizar livros por cor é uma **idiosyncrasia** única.
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orthodox
[adjetivo]

following established beliefs, traditions, or accepted standards

ortodoxo, tradicional

ortodoxo, tradicional

Ex: He held orthodox views on religious practices .Ele tinha opiniões **ortodoxas** sobre as práticas religiosas.
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to comport
[verbo]

to act or behave in a particular way, often referring to personal manners, attitude, or bearing

comportar-se, portar-se

comportar-se, portar-se

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penchant
[substantivo]

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

predileção

predileção

Ex: He has a penchant for wearing bright colors .Ele tem um **penchant** por usar cores brilhantes.
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propensity
[substantivo]

a natural inclination to behave in a certain way or exhibit particular characteristics

propensão, tendência

propensão, tendência

Ex: His propensity for punctuality earned him a reputation as a reliable employee .Sua **propensão** para a pontualidade lhe rendeu uma reputação de funcionário confiável.
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