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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic - Teste 4 - Leitura - Passagem 2

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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
off
off
[advérbio]

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

à distância, longe

à distância, longe

Ex: They built the new barn a bit off from the old one. 

Eles construíram o novo celeiro um pouco afastado do antigo.

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mountainous
mountainous
[adjetivo]

(of an area) having a lot of mountains

montanhoso, serrano

montanhoso, serrano

Ex: Exploring the mountainous terrain required careful preparation and gear. 

Explorar o terreno montanhoso exigia preparação cuidadosa e equipamento adequado.

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steep
steep
[adjetivo]

(of a slope or surface) rising or falling at a sharp angle

íngreme,  escarpado

íngreme, escarpado

Ex: We carefully climbed down the steep bank to the river. 
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rocky
rocky
[adjetivo]

having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders

rochoso, pedregoso

rochoso, pedregoso

Ex: The landscape was rocky and craggy, with cliffs rising steeply from the valley below. 

A paisagem era rochosa e acidentada, com penhascos subindo abruptamente do vale abaixo.

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slope
slope
[substantivo]

the inclined side of a hill, mountain, or valley

encosta,  vertente

encosta, vertente

Ex: Trees grow thickly on the lower slopes of the hill. 
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wooded
wooded
[adjetivo]

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

arborizado, florestal

arborizado, florestal

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ravine
ravine
[substantivo]

a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream

ravina,  desfiladeiro

ravina, desfiladeiro

Ex: Geologists study the formation of ravines to understand how water shapes the Earth's surface over millennia. 

Os geólogos estudam a formação de ravinas para entender como a água molda a superfície da Terra ao longo dos milênios.

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whistle
whistle
[substantivo]

a signal, warning, or summons given by whistling or blowing a whistle

apito,  assobio

apito, assobio

Ex: One whistle brought the dogs running back to Sarah. 
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means
means
[substantivo]

a way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task

meio, ferramenta

meio, ferramenta

Ex: Public transportation provides a means for many people to commute to work. 
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to transmit

to communicate an idea, feeling, message, or knowledge to another person

transmitir,  comunicar

transmitir, comunicar

Ex: Daniel tried to transmit his ideas as clearly as possible during the meeting. 
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terrain
terrain
[substantivo]

an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features

terreno, paisagem

terreno, paisagem

Ex: Farmers adapted their cultivation techniques to suit the varying terrain of their land, employing terracing on slopes and irrigation systems in low-lying areas to optimize agricultural productivity. 

Os agricultores adaptaram suas técnicas de cultivo para se adequarem ao terreno variado de suas terras, empregando terraceamento em encostas e sistemas de irrigação em áreas baixas para otimizar a produtividade agrícola.

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to [shed] light on {sth}

to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

lançar luz sobre algo, esclarecer algo

lançar luz sobre algo, esclarecer algo

Ex: The old letters shed light on her decision to leave the city. 

As cartas antigas lançaram luz sobre a decisão dela de deixar a cidade.

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to associate

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

associar, relacionar

associar, relacionar

Ex: Some students associate the library with a quiet and focused environment for studying. 
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remarkably
remarkably
[advérbio]

in a way that is unusually impressive, effective, or surprising

notavelmente, de maneira notável

notavelmente, de maneira notável

Ex: Despite the challenges, she responded remarkably with poise and clarity. 

Apesar dos desafios, ela respondeu notavelmente com calma e clareza.

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flexible
flexible
[adjetivo]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

flexível, adaptável

flexível, adaptável

Ex: His flexible attitude made it easy for friends to rely on him in tough times. 

Sua atitude flexível tornou fácil para os amigos confiarem nele em tempos difíceis.

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to interpret

to understand or assign meaning to something

interpretar, entender

interpretar, entender

Ex: Interpreting facial expressions helps people understand emotions in non-verbal communication. 
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scope
scope
[substantivo]

the area or extent within which something operates, has influence, or exercises control

escopo, âmbito

escopo, âmbito

Ex: The new law broadens the scope of consumer protection. 
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to recognize

to completely understand, acknowledge, or become aware of the existence, validity, or importance of something

reconhecer, identificar

reconhecer, identificar

Ex: She quickly recognized the need for better communication within the team. 
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co-author
co-author
[substantivo]

a person who collaborates with one or more individuals in writing a book, article, or other work

coautor, coautora

coautor, coautora

Ex: The novel had a co-author who contributed to the plot development. 

O romance tinha um coautor que contribuiu para o desenvolvimento do enredo.

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associate professor
associate professor
[substantivo]

a teacher lower in rank than a full professor but higher than an assistant professor

professor associado, docente associado

professor associado, docente associado

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substitute
substitute
[substantivo]

an object or thing used in place of another

substituto, substituição

substituto, substituição

Ex: I couldn't find butter, so I used margarine as a substitute. 
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individual
individual
[adjetivo]

considered a separate or distinct entity

individual, separado

individual, separado

Ex: The school provides individual tutoring sessions for students who need extra help. 
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frequency
frequency
[substantivo]

the specific number of waves that pass a point every second

frequência

frequência

Ex: Higher-frequency waves complete more cycles each second. 
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tone
tone
[substantivo]

a vocal or musical sound with a particular pitch, intensity, and quality

tom, tonalidade

tom, tonalidade

Ex: The violin produced a warm, rich tone. 
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pitch
pitch
[substantivo]

the degree of highness or lowness of a tone that is determined by the frequency of waves producing it

tom, altura

tom, altura

Ex: The singer struggled to hit the high pitch during the challenging chorus. 
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to cup
to cup
[verbo]

to shape one's hands in a rounded or curved manner

formar uma concha com as mãos, fazer forma de copa com

formar uma concha com as mãos, fazer forma de copa com

Ex: He cupped his hands around the flame to protect it from the wind. 
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to adjust
to adjust
[verbo]

to change or regulate something slightly so that it works better or is more suitable or accurate

ajustar,  regular

ajustar, regular

Ex: The camera automatically adjusts the exposure in low light. 
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direction
direction
[substantivo]

the position that someone or something faces, points, or moves toward

direção, sentido

direção, sentido

Ex: He turned in the direction of the exit as the movie came to an end. 
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ambiguity
ambiguity
[substantivo]

the state of being unclear due to multiple possible meanings

ambiguidade, equivocidade

ambiguidade, equivocidade

Ex: Without specific dates in the old letter, there was ambiguity about when the events actually occurred. 
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to distinguish

to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

distinguir, diferenciar

distinguir, diferenciar

Ex: The expert distinguishes between authentic and counterfeit artworks. 
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repetition
repetition
[substantivo]

the act of doing or performing something again

repetição

repetição

Ex: The project's success relied on the repetition of standard procedures. 

O sucesso do projeto dependeu da repetição dos procedimentos padrão.

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context
context
[substantivo]

the surrounding discourse that provides clarity and understanding to a language unit, helping to determine its interpretation

contexto, quadro

contexto, quadro

Ex: Try to guess unfamiliar vocabulary from context. 
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to [make] {oneself} understood

to express one's thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively so that others can understand them easily

Ex: They needed to find a way to make themselves understood despite the language barrier. 
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shepherd
shepherd
[substantivo]

a person whose job is to tend, guard, and move sheep

pastor,  ovelheiro

pastor, ovelheiro

Ex: The shepherd used a dog to keep the flock together. 
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folk
folk
[substantivo]

a people or ethnic group sharing a common culture, traditions, or identity

povo,  etnia

povo, etnia

Ex: The story concerns a seafaring folk who settled along the coast. 
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novel
novel
[adjetivo]

new and unlike anything else

novo, original

novo, original

Ex: The artist's latest exhibition showcased a series of novel techniques and styles that captivated viewers. 
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up to
up to
[preposição]

indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

até, no máximo

até, no máximo

Ex: You can invite up to ten guests to the party. 

Você pode convidar até dez convidados para a festa.

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via
via
[preposição]

by means of a particular person, system, etc.

via, por meio de

via, por meio de

Ex: Reports are coming in via satellite. 

Os relatórios estão chegando via satélite.

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command
command
[substantivo]

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

ordem, comando

ordem, comando

Ex: The CEO's command to cut costs led to layoffs and restructuring within the company. 
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neuroimaging
neuroimaging
[substantivo]

a variety of techniques used to visualize the structure and function of the brain and nervous system

neuroimagem, imagem cerebral

neuroimagem, imagem cerebral

Ex: Neuroimaging helps clinicians detect abnormalities such as tumors or strokes. 

Neuroimagem ajuda os clínicos a detectar anormalidades como tumores ou derrames.

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to contrast

to compare two people or things so that their differences are noticeable

contrastar

contrastar

Ex: We are contrasting the pricing strategies of various competitors in the market. 
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temporal lobe
temporal lobe
[substantivo]

a region of the brain responsible for auditory processing, memory, language comprehension, and visual perception

lobo temporal, região temporal

lobo temporal, região temporal

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frontal lobe
frontal lobe
[substantivo]

a region of the brain responsible for cognitive functions such as decision-making or problem-solving

lobo frontal, região frontal do cérebro

lobo frontal, região frontal do cérebro

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to respond
to respond
[verbo]

to do something or provide a reply based on what others have done or said

responder, reagir

responder, reagir

Ex: She responded to the invitation with enthusiasm, accepting the invitation to the party. 
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in response to
in response to
[preposição]

as a reaction or answer to something

em resposta a, como reação a

em resposta a, como reação a

Ex: In response to the feedback received, we have made several improvements to the product. 

Em resposta aos comentários recebidos, fizemos várias melhorias no produto.

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capacity
capacity
[substantivo]

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

capacidade, potencial

capacidade, potencial

Ex: Her artistic capacity was evident in the intricate sculptures she created as a child. 
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left hemisphere
left hemisphere
[substantivo]

the cerebral hemisphere to the left of the corpus callosum that controls the right half of the body

hemisfério esquerdo, hemisfério cerebral esquerdo

hemisfério esquerdo, hemisfério cerebral esquerdo

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independent
independent
[adjetivo]

free from external control, influence, or constraint

independente, autônomo

independente, autônomo

Ex: She maintained an independent viewpoint on the issue. 
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modality
modality
[substantivo]

the way in which language expresses the speaker's or writer's attitude, opinion, or degree of certainty regarding a statement or proposition

modalidade, maneira

modalidade, maneira

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origin
origin
[substantivo]

the source or point of beginning of something, such as the historical, cultural, or linguistic roots of a word, concept, or phenomenon

origem, fonte

origem, fonte

Ex: The exact origin of the expression is difficult to determine. 
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obscure
obscure
[adjetivo]

not well known or widely recognized

obscuro,  desconhecido

obscuro, desconhecido

Ex: The professor specialized in an obscure branch of medieval philosophy. 
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indigenous
indigenous
[adjetivo]

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

indígena,  autóctone

indígena, autóctone

Ex: Many indigenous languages are at risk of disappearing, prompting efforts to preserve and revitalize them. 

Muitas línguas indígenas estão em risco de desaparecer, impulsionando esforços para preservá-las e revitalizá-las.

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to conquer
to conquer
[verbo]

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

conquistar, subjugar

conquistar, subjugar

Ex: Throughout history, powerful empires sought to conquer new lands. 

Ao longo da história, impérios poderosos buscaram conquistar novas terras.

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pocket
pocket
[substantivo]

a small isolated group of people

bolso, grupo isolado

bolso, grupo isolado

Ex: The disease persisted in a few remote pockets of the region. 
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isolated
isolated
[adjetivo]

feeling or being disconnected from others, either physically or socially

isolado, desconectado

isolado, desconectado

Ex: Not sharing his thoughts with others, he remained isolated in his emotions, struggling with inner turmoil. 

Sem compartilhar seus pensamentos com os outros, ele permaneceu isolado em suas emoções, lutando com turbulência interior.

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to threaten

to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something

ameaçar, representar uma ameaça

ameaçar, representar uma ameaça

Ex: Pollution threatens many species in the region. 
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extinction
extinction
[substantivo]

a situation in which a particular animal or plant no longer exists

extinção

extinção

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dwindling
dwindling
[adjetivo]

becoming gradually smaller or less

decrescente

decrescente

Ex: Several species compete for dwindling resources. 
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islander
islander
[substantivo]

an inhabitant of an island

ilhéu, habitante de uma ilha

ilhéu, habitante de uma ilha

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to [take] a step

to make progress or take action toward achieving something

Ex: They took a step toward recovery by seeking professional help. 
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elementary school
elementary school
[substantivo]

a primary school for the first six or eight grades

escola primária, escola elementar

escola primária, escola elementar

Ex: He works as a teacher at an elementary school, specializing in science education. 

Ele trabalha como professor em uma escola primária, especializado em educação científica.

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to declare
to declare
[verbo]

to officially tell people something

declarar, proclamar

declarar, proclamar

Ex: The president addressed the nation to formally declare war against the aggressor. 
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to preserve

to protect something against danger or harm

preservar, proteger

preservar, proteger

Ex: The new law is intended to preserve endangered habitats. 
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under threat
under threat
[advérbio]

in a situation where something harmful or dangerous is likely to happen, often due to a warning or risk

sob ameaça, ameaçado

sob ameaça, ameaçado

Ex: The village was evacuated under threat of an incoming storm. 

A vila foi evacuada sob a ameaça de uma tempestade que se aproximava.

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