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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
to amble
[verbo]

to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency

passear, vagar

passear, vagar

Ex: The elderly gentleman liked to amble in the local park .O cavalheiro idoso gostava de **passear** tranquilamente no parque local.
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ambulatory
[adjetivo]

having the ability to move freely and not be restricted to a single location or position

ambulatório, móvel

ambulatório, móvel

Ex: The ambulatory medical clinic was able to reach remote areas to provide healthcare services .A clínica médica **ambulatória** conseguiu alcançar áreas remotas para prestar serviços de saúde.
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canter
[substantivo]

a three-beat stride of a horse that is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop

galope moderado, galope leve

galope moderado, galope leve

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to careen
[verbo]

to move rapidly and erratically, often with a lack of control

O carro derrapou na curva,  quase batendo no guardrail.

O carro derrapou na curva, quase batendo no guardrail.

Ex: The skier careened down the steep slope , struggling to maintain balance on the icy terrain .Ele **desgovernou-se** pelo salão de dança, derrubando cadeiras em seu rastro.
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to clamber
[verbo]

to climb a surface using hands and feet

escalar, trepar

escalar, trepar

Ex: To escape the rising floodwaters , the family had to clamber onto the roof of their house .Para escapar das águas crescentes da enchente, a família teve que **escalar** o telhado de sua casa.
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to gambol
[verbo]

to playfully skip, leap, or frolic in a lively and energetic manner

brincar, saltitar

brincar, saltitar

Ex: They have gambolled through the forest all afternoon , reveling in the freedom of the outdoors .Eles **brincaram** pela floresta a tarde toda, desfrutando da liberdade ao ar livre.
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peregrination
[substantivo]

a long journey, especially on foot

peregrinação, viagem a pé

peregrinação, viagem a pé

Ex: A sense of accomplishment washed over her after completing the long peregrination across the desert .Uma sensação de realização a invadiu após completar a longa **peregrinação** pelo deserto.
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undulating
[adjetivo]

moving or shaped in a smooth, wave-like pattern that rises and falls continuously

ondulante, ondulado

ondulante, ondulado

Ex: The road followed an undulating path through the countryside.A estrada seguia um caminho **ondulante** pelo campo.
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exodus
[substantivo]

a mass departure of people, especially to escape danger, hardship, or oppression

êxodo, saída em massa

êxodo, saída em massa

Ex: As the hurricane approached , the exodus from the coastal cities grew more urgent .A agitação política causou um **êxodo** de jornalistas e ativistas.
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to swagger
[verbo]

to walk in a confident and often exaggerated way that shows off pride

pavonear-se, andar com arrogância

pavonear-se, andar com arrogância

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to move over slightly to make space for someone else

mover-se, deslocar-se

mover-se, deslocar-se

Ex: The cat scooted over on the couch to curl up beside me.O gato **se moveu** no sofá para se aconchegar ao meu lado.
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to meander
[verbo]

to move slowly and without a specific purpose

vaguear, perambular

vaguear, perambular

Ex: Instead of taking the direct route , we opted to meander through the charming old town , discovering quaint shops and cafes .Em vez de pegar a rota direta, optamos por **vagar** pela charmosa cidade velha, descobrindo lojas e cafés pitorescos.
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to dart
[verbo]

to move swiftly and abruptly in a particular direction

disparar, mover-se rapidamente

disparar, mover-se rapidamente

Ex: The child , excited to join the game , darted towards the playground equipment .A criança, animada para se juntar ao jogo, **disparou** em direção aos equipamentos do playground.
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to romp
[verbo]

to proceed in a quick or cheerful way

avançar alegremente, prosseguir com animação

avançar alegremente, prosseguir com animação

Ex: We romped through the hike , finishing hours ahead of schedule .Nós **procedemos alegremente** pela caminhada, terminando horas antes do previsto.
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to go directly and quickly towards someone or something, typically with a clear and focused intention, often without any delays or distractions along the way

Ex: Whenever the teacher enters the classroom, the students make a beeline for her to ask questions and seek guidance.
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sally
[substantivo]

a short journey, often spontaneous or adventurous

uma saída, uma escapada

uma saída, uma escapada

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to scurry
[verbo]

to move quickly and with small, rapid steps, often in a hurried or nervous manner

apressar-se, correr em passos pequenos e rápidos

apressar-se, correr em passos pequenos e rápidos

Ex: Upon hearing the doorbell , the cat scurried away , seeking a quiet spot to hide .Ao ouvir a campainha, o gato **disparou**, procurando um lugar tranquilo para se esconder.
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to welter
[verbo]

to move about by twisting, turning, or rolling

revolver-se, contorcer-se

revolver-se, contorcer-se

Ex: The baby weltered on the bed , kicking its legs .O bebê **se debatia** na cama, chutando as pernas.
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to strut
[verbo]

to walk with a confident and often arrogant gait

pavonear, andar com arrogância

pavonear, andar com arrogância

Ex: He strutted across the stage , soaking in the applause .Ele **pavoneou-se** pelo palco, saboreando os aplausos.
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to abscond
[verbo]

to secretly flee from a place, typically to avoid arrest or prosecution

fugir, escapar

fugir, escapar

Ex: He absconded from the prison last night .Ele **fugiu** da prisão ontem à noite.
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celerity
[substantivo]

the quality of being fast and swift in movement

rapidez, celeridade

rapidez, celeridade

Ex: The software update was applied with impressive celerity, minimizing downtime .A atualização do software foi aplicada com uma **celeridade** impressionante, minimizando o tempo de inatividade.
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to wave something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or aggressive way

brandir, agitar

brandir, agitar

Ex: Protesters brandished sticks and shouted slogans .Os manifestantes **brandiam** paus e gritavam slogans.
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to dawdle
[verbo]

to waste time when one should be acting with purpose

vadiar, perder tempo

vadiar, perder tempo

Ex: They dawdled through the park , enjoying the sunny afternoon .Eu **perdi tempo** a manhã toda e não fiz nada.
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ponderous
[adjetivo]

difficult to move or manage due to bulk

pesado, volumoso

pesado, volumoso

Ex: She struggled to carry the ponderous stack of textbooks across the campus .O design **pesado** do livro dificultava segurá-lo durante a leitura.
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to dally
[verbo]

to move slowly, often because of a lack of urgency

demorar, vadiar

demorar, vadiar

Ex: The tourists dallied around the market , admiring the local crafts without rushing .Os turistas **se demoraram** ao redor do mercado, admirando os artesanatos locais sem pressa.
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to make expressive gestures, especially while speaking, to emphasize or convey meaning

gesticular, fazer gestos

gesticular, fazer gestos

Ex: Lost in a foreign city , he tried to gesticulate his questions to locals , hoping for understanding .Guias turísticos frequentemente **gesticulam** para envolver seu público.
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to pass through a small space between objects or a gap in a surface

penetrar, impregnar

penetrar, impregnar

Ex: The dampness of the morning dew permeated the grass , leaving it glistening in the sunlight .A umidade do orvalho da manhã **permeou** a grama, deixando-a brilhando à luz do sol.
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to rummage
[verbo]

to search through something in a disorderly manner

vasculhar, revirar

vasculhar, revirar

Ex: He rummaged through the bookshelves , hoping to find a good novel to read .Ele **vasculhou** as estantes de livros, na esperança de encontrar um bom romance para ler.
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