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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Finanças e Objetos de Valor

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

money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy as an act of charity

esmola, caridade

esmola, caridade

Ex: The charity organization relies on alms from generous donors to carry out its mission .A organização de caridade conta com as **esmolas** de doadores generosos para realizar sua missão.
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annuity
[substantivo]

a fixed stream of payments made at regular intervals, typically derived from a capital investment or insurance contract

anuidade, renda

anuidade, renda

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in arrears
[frase]

in debt and late in paying it

Ex: The contractor was consistently in arrears with project deadlines.
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bullion
[substantivo]

gold or silver cast into bars or ingots, valued by weight rather than face value

lingote, barra de ouro ou prata

lingote, barra de ouro ou prata

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bauble
[substantivo]

a small, flashy piece of jewelry or decoration that is inexpensive and ornamental

bugiganga, quinquilharia

bugiganga, quinquilharia

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impecunious
[adjetivo]

severely lacking money

pobre, sem dinheiro

pobre, sem dinheiro

Ex: They offered to help their impecunious friend by paying for his groceries and other necessities .Eles ofereceram ajudar seu amigo **sem dinheiro** pagando por seus mantimentos e outras necessidades.
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indigence
[substantivo]

a state of extreme poverty in which a person lacks the basic necessities of life

indigência

indigência

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lucre
[substantivo]

a term used to refer to cash or money, often with a nuance of being obtained through profit or earnings

lucro, dinheiro

lucro, dinheiro

Ex: The financial report detailed how the company generated substantial lucre from recent investments .O relatório financeiro detalhou como a empresa gerou **lucre** substancial com investimentos recentes.
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penury
[substantivo]

a state of being exceedingly poor and in need

penúria, miséria

penúria, miséria

Ex: The sudden loss of his job pushed him into a state of penury.A perda repentina do emprego o levou a um estado de **pobreza**.
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reparation
[substantivo]

compensation demanded from a defeated nation by the victors, to make amends for war damages or losses

reparações de guerra, indenizações de guerra

reparações de guerra, indenizações de guerra

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solvent
[adjetivo]

having the ability to meet financial obligations and paying debts

solvente, líquido

solvente, líquido

Ex: Innovations in product development have been a driving force in keeping the tech company solvent.Inovações no desenvolvimento de produtos têm sido uma força motriz para manter a empresa de tecnologia **solvente**.
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usury
[substantivo]

the practice of lending money at excessively high interest rates, considered unethical or illegal

usura, empréstimo a juros excessivos

usura, empréstimo a juros excessivos

Ex: Traditional moneylenders in rural areas often engage in usury, taking advantage of people 's lack of knowledge .As leis medievais proibiam estritamente a **usura** entre os comerciantes.
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to ante up
[verbo]

to contribute or pay the required amount in order to settle and clear a debt

pagar sua parte, colocar a mão no bolso

pagar sua parte, colocar a mão no bolso

Ex: Creditors may offer flexible repayment plans to help debtors ante up gradually .Os credores podem oferecer planos de pagamento flexíveis para ajudar os devedores a **pagar gradualmente**.
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to repay someone for financial loss, damage, etc. that they have experienced

indenizar, ressarcir

indenizar, ressarcir

Ex: The rental agreement required the tenant to indemnify the landlord for damages caused to the property beyond normal wear and tear .O contrato de aluguel exigia que o inquilino **indenizasse** o proprietário pelos danos causados à propriedade além do desgaste normal.
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to pony up
[verbo]

to pay money owed, such as a bill, debt, or required contribution

pagar, desembolsar

pagar, desembolsar

Ex: If you want premium access , you 'll have to pony up.Se você quiser acesso premium, terá que **desembolsar**.
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indigent
[adjetivo]

extremely poor or in need

indigente, pobre

indigente, pobre

Ex: The nonprofit organization aimed to provide support and resources for the indigent community.A organização sem fins lucrativos visava fornecer apoio e recursos para a comunidade **indigente**.
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perquisite
[substantivo]

a privilege reserved solely for a specific person or group by virtue of hereditary status, official rank, or institutional authority

privilégio, prerrogativa

privilégio, prerrogativa

Ex: Tenure as a university professor often comes with perquisites like sabbaticals and access to research funding .As joias da coroa eram um **privilégio** exclusivo do monarca reinante.
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privation
[substantivo]

a condition of severe hardship or poverty

privação, pobreza

privação, pobreza

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to take advantage of a position to make oneself rich, particularly by using unfair or dishonest methods

Ex: The corrupt politician was constantly feathering his own nest by accepting bribes and kickbacks.
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to lessen the amount of money or resources one uses compared to before, particularly due to having less available

Ex: With a new baby on the way, they’ve had to tighten their belts and adjust their budget.
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windfall
[substantivo]

an unexpected event that brings financial gain or good fortune

ganho inesperado, sorte inesperada

ganho inesperado, sorte inesperada

Ex: The bonus was a welcome windfall before the holidays .O bônus foi um **ganho inesperado** bem-vindo antes das férias.
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blue chip
[substantivo]

a blue-colored poker chip representing the highest monetary value in a standard set

ficha azul, ficha de alto valor

ficha azul, ficha de alto valor

Ex: A pile of blue chips sat in front of the high roller .Uma pilha de **fichas azuis** estava na frente do jogador de altas apostas.
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destitution
[substantivo]

a state where basic human needs cannot be met due to a lack of resources and access to necessities

indigência, miséria

indigência, miséria

Ex: The refugees were forced to flee their homes and left in a state of destitution, relying on aid from charities to survive .Os refugiados foram forçados a fugir de suas casas e deixados em um estado de **indigência**, dependendo de ajuda de instituições de caridade para sobreviver.
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money awarded to someone who has been harmed, to cover their actual losses or injuries

danos compensatórios, indenização compensatória

danos compensatórios, indenização compensatória

Ex: Compensatory damages are meant to restore the victim to their original financial position .Os **danos compensatórios** destinam-se a restaurar a vítima à sua posição financeira original.
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to earn enough money to be able to pay for the necessities of life

Ex: Sarah is out there, bringing home the bacon by excelling in her career.
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gratuity
[substantivo]

an additional amount of money given to someone for their services

gorjeta, gratificação

gorjeta, gratificação

Ex: The chauffeur provided excellent service , so we gave him a gratuity in appreciation for his professionalism .O motorista prestou um serviço excelente, então demos a ele uma **gorjeta** em agradecimento pelo seu profissionalismo.
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largess
[substantivo]

a sum of money or gift given freely, often as a token of generosity

largueza, generosidade

largueza, generosidade

Ex: The charity relied on the largess of its supporters .A instituição de caridade dependia da **generosidade** de seus apoiadores.
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pecuniary
[adjetivo]

involving or about money

pecuniário, monetário

pecuniário, monetário

Ex: The pecuniary rewards for the successful completion of the project were substantial .As recompensas **pecuniárias** pela conclusão bem-sucedida do projeto foram substanciais.
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to financially support a project, activity, etc. and take responsibility for potential loss

financiar, garantir

financiar, garantir

Ex: The investment firm is currently underwriting a public offering for a tech company .A empresa de investimento está atualmente **subscrevendo** uma oferta pública para uma empresa de tecnologia.
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spendthrift
[substantivo]

an individual who is in the habit of spending money in a careless and wasteful way

esbanjador, pródigo

esbanjador, pródigo

Ex: He tried to change his spendthrift ways , but old habits were hard to break .Ele tentou mudar seus hábitos de **esbanjador**, mas os velhos hábitos eram difíceis de quebrar.
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white elephant
[substantivo]

a possession that is costly to maintain and difficult to dispose of, often more trouble than it is worth

elefante branco, presente envenenado

elefante branco, presente envenenado

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .O iate de luxo acabou por ser um **elefante branco**, drenando suas finanças.
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pittance
[substantivo]

a sum of money that is very insufficient

uma miséria, uma quantia irrisória

uma miséria, uma quantia irrisória

Ex: They offered him a pittance for the artwork , far less than its true value .Eles ofereceram-lhe uma **mixaria** pela obra de arte, muito menos do que seu valor real.
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to count numbers or amounts to get a total

somar, contar

somar, contar

Ex: Before closing, the cashier tallied up the day's sales.Antes de fechar, o caixa **totalizou** as vendas do dia.
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