Vocabulário Avançado para o GRE - Aspectos e maneiras

a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation

aplomb

an insensitive and uneducated person who lacks culture and manners

bruto

a state of embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed

desgosto

a bad-tempered person who is easily annoyed and angered, usually old in age

rabugento

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

ousadia

a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others

altivez

a way of behaving that is relaxed, as if one has no problems or concerns

despreocupação

to repeatedly and annoyingly ask someone something, particularly as a way of persuasion

importunar

to force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them

intimidar

to do something in a reluctant and condescending manner

descer

to make someone suffer from a lot of emotional or mental pain

lacerar

(of people) open and willing to let suggestions influence them

receptivo

displaying approval or praise

aprobatório

requiring so much effort, mostly physical, that will cause exhaustion

árduo

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

ávido

overly satisfied or content with one's current situation or achievements, often to the point of neglecting potential risks or improvements

complacente

knowledgeable or experienced with something

conhecedor

not having even the smallest amount of courage

covarde

(particularly of a man) handsome, stylish and full of confidence

elegante

neglectful toward obligations and duties

negligente

making one feel worried about something

perturbador

causing or displaying great sadness or distress

doloroso

easily getting annoyed, angry, or upset

irritável

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

impermeável

(of a person) characterized by lying

mentiroso

slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something

obtuso

having too much pride or confidence in oneself

excessivo

demanding immediate obedience, particularly in a way that sounds unfriendly or rude

peremptório

quick to understand and judge people, things, and situations accurately

perspicaz

considered to be of small importance or value

insignificante

plain, ordinary, and lacking excitement or imagination

prosaico

paying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail

puntual

causing fear due to greatness or being impressive

temível

vulgar, indecent, or coarse, often with sexual connotations

vulgar

easily angered or annoyed

irritadiço

staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions

impassível

treating others as if one is superior to them

supercilioso