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

a noisy and disorderly situation where there is extreme confusion and lack of control

caos, confusão

caos, confusão

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crabbed
[adjetivo]

difficult to read or understand

ilegível, difícil de entender

ilegível, difícil de entender

Ex: His crabbed explanations left the audience more confused than enlightened.Suas explicações **embaraçadas** deixaram o público mais confuso do que esclarecido.
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with no clear explanation or purpose

Ex: Critics claimed the plot developed without rhyme or reason, making the story hard to follow.
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garbled
[adjetivo]

mixed up or distorted, often making it difficult to understand the original meaning or message

distorcido, confuso

distorcido, confuso

Ex: The report came through garbled, with sections of text missing or unclear.O relatório chegou **distorcido**, com seções de texto faltando ou pouco claras.
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quandary
[substantivo]

a state of uncertainty about what decision to make in a challenging situation

dilema, apuro

dilema, apuro

Ex: I 'm in a quandary — both options seem equally risky .Estou em um **dilema** — ambas as opções parecem igualmente arriscadas.
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latent
[adjetivo]

present but not yet visible or fully developed

latente, oculto

latente, oculto

Ex: The innovation tapped into a latent demand in the market .A inovação aproveitou uma demanda **latente** no mercado.
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nondescript
[adjetivo]

lacking in the qualities that make something or someone stand out or appear special, often appearing plain or ordinary

insosso, comum

insosso, comum

Ex: The book ’s cover was so nondescript that I almost overlooked it .A capa do livro era tão **insignificante** que quase a ignorei.
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true in a way that leaves no room for denial or disagreement

incontroverso, irrefutável

incontroverso, irrefutável

Ex: The scientist presented incontrovertible data that confirmed the experiment 's results .O cientista apresentou dados **incontestáveis** que confirmaram os resultados do experimento.
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manifest
[adjetivo]

easily perceived or understood

evidente, manifesto

evidente, manifesto

Ex: His intentions were manifest, leaving no doubt about his commitment to the project .Suas intenções eram **manifestas**, não deixando dúvidas sobre seu comprometimento com o projeto.
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overt
[adjetivo]

open, obvious, and easily observable, without concealment or secrecy

manifesto, evidente

manifesto, evidente

Ex: The teacher 's overt praise for her students ' hard work encouraged them to continue striving for excellence .O elogio **manifesto** do professor pelo trabalho duro de seus alunos os encorajou a continuar buscando a excelência.
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abstruse
[adjetivo]

difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure

abstruso, obscuro

abstruso, obscuro

Ex: The philosopher's abstruse theories challenged conventional wisdom, pushing the boundaries of traditional thought.As teorias **abstrusas** do filósofo desafiaram a sabedoria convencional, expandindo os limites do pensamento tradicional.
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apocryphal
[adjetivo]

(of a statement or story) unlikely to be authentic, even though it is widely believed to be true

apócrifo, duvidoso

apócrifo, duvidoso

Ex: The apocryphal nature of the urban legend became clear when researchers debunked it .A natureza **apócrifa** da lenda urbana tornou-se clara quando os pesquisadores a desmascararam.
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to addle
[verbo]

to make someone unable to think clearly

confundir, embananar

confundir, embananar

Ex: She was so addled by the unexpected question that she couldn't respond.Ela estava tão **confusa** com a pergunta inesperada que não conseguiu responder.
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to muddle someone's thinking, making it difficult to concentrate or reason

confundir, aturdir

confundir, aturdir

Ex: Stress can befuddle your ability to make decisions .O estresse pode **confundir** sua capacidade de tomar decisões.
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bemused
[adjetivo]

showing confusion, often mixed with mild amusement or curiosity

desconcertado, perplexo

desconcertado, perplexo

Ex: The professor looked bemused when a student asked an unrelated question in the middle of the lecture.O professor parecia **confuso** quando um aluno fez uma pergunta não relacionada no meio da palestra.
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to confuse someone, making it difficult for them to understand or think clearly

desconcertar, confundir

desconcertar, confundir

Ex: The unfamiliar technology confounded the elderly couple , leaving them unable to use their new device .A tecnologia desconhecida **confundiu** o casal idoso, deixando-os incapazes de usar seu novo dispositivo.
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esoteric
[adjetivo]

intended for or understood by only a small, specialized group, often due to complexity

esotérico, hermético

esotérico, hermético

Ex: The discussion became esoteric, delving into topics that only experts could fully grasp .A discussão tornou-se **esotérica**, mergulhando em tópicos que apenas especialistas poderiam compreender totalmente.
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hieroglyphic
[substantivo]

hard-to-read writing that resembles ancient picture script in its complexity or obscurity

hieróglifo, escrita hieroglífica

hieróglifo, escrita hieroglífica

Ex: His handwriting was so bad it might as well have been hieroglyphics.A letra dele era tão ruim que poderia muito bem ter sido **hieróglifos**.
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imbroglio
[substantivo]

a complicated situation involving political or interpersonal conflict

imbroglio, confusão

imbroglio, confusão

Ex: The film depicts the imbroglio of a family caught in a web of secrets and lies .A crise de liderança da empresa tornou-se um **imbroglio** público.
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indeterminate
[adjetivo]

not known, measured, or specified precisely

indeterminado, impreciso

indeterminado, impreciso

Ex: Her plans for the summer were still indeterminate, as she was waiting for confirmation on several options .Seus planos para o verão ainda estavam **indeterminados**, pois ela aguardava confirmação sobre várias opções.
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nonplussed
[adjetivo]

completely confused or unsure about what to think or say

desconcertado, perplexo

desconcertado, perplexo

Ex: The magician's trick left the audience nonplussed.O truque do mágico deixou o público **desconcertado**.
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recondite
[adjetivo]

difficult to understand or obscure to most people due to its complexity

abstruso, recôndito

abstruso, recôndito

Ex: The recondite language of the legal document made it challenging for the layperson to grasp its implications without a lawyer's help.A linguagem **recôndita** do documento legal tornou desafiador para o leigo entender suas implicações sem a ajuda de um advogado.
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turbid
[adjetivo]

(of liquids) lacking in clarity for being mixed by other things such as sand or soil

turbido, lamacento

turbido, lamacento

Ex: Turbid liquids can often harbor microorganisms that are not visible to the naked eye .Líquidos **turvos** podem frequentemente abrigar microorganismos que não são visíveis a olho nu.
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nebulous
[adjetivo]

vague and unclear, often used to describe ideas, concepts, or situations that are indistinct or hard to understand

nebuloso, vago

nebuloso, vago

Ex: The concept of justice can be nebulous, varying greatly between cultures .O conceito de justiça pode ser **nebuloso**, variando muito entre as culturas.
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inscrutable
[adjetivo]

extremely difficult or seemingly impossible to understand or interpret due to its unclear intent or cause

insondável, impenetrável

insondável, impenetrável

Ex: Researchers struggled for decades to decipher the inscrutable code behind the encrypted enemy communications .Os pesquisadores lutaram por décadas para decifrar o código **insondável** por trás das comunicações criptografadas do inimigo.
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to interpret or understand something incorrectly

interpretar mal, entender incorretamente

interpretar mal, entender incorretamente

Ex: It 's easy to misconstrue text messages , as tone and nuance can be challenging to convey .É fácil **interpretar mal** as mensagens de texto, pois o tom e a nuance podem ser difíceis de transmitir.
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