Vocabulário Essencial para o GRE - Jekyll e Hyde

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

zeloso

(of a person) unwilling to talk to other people or participate in social events

retraído

a person who is useful for nothing and spends resources wastefully

desperdiçador

the quality of being full of life and energy

vivacidade

having or showing high moral standards

virtuoso

having strength and good mental or physical health

vigoroso

the act of taking excessive pride in one's own achievements or abilities

vaidade

characteristic of being fearless in the face of danger; especially in a war

valor

not backing off when things are becoming more challenging

inabalável

being too shy or lacking in self-confidence; often associated with fear of social judgment or making decisions

timidez

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

temeridade

to upset one by saying disrespectful things to them or constantly making fun of them

zombar

careful not to make anyone upset or annoyed

tático

(typically of men) very polite and charming

elegante

relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action

sórdido

being indirectly offensive; typically through sarcastic or mocking remarks

sarcastico

working very hard and with careful attention to detail so that everything is done as well as possible

assiduo

acting in a foolish or unintelligent manner

estúpido

a ruthless oppressor who has the absolute power of telling people what to do and not to do

autocrata

showing a strong desire to fight

beligerante

showing kindness and generosity

benevolente

friendly and not intended to harm or hurt others

benigno

having strong, unreasonable, and unfair opinions or attitudes, especially about a particular race or religion, and refusing to listen to different opinions or ideas

preconceituoso

characterized by noisy and energetic behavior, often lacking discipline

barulhento

a person who is always showing off the things they have in a way that may come across as annoying or exaggerated

vangloriar

quick and energetic in movement or action

rápido

behaving politely with charm and respect; typically used for men

cavaleiresco

engaging in unethical, harmful, or even illegal planning for a goal at the expense of others

manipulador

acting in accordance with one's conscience and sense of duty

consciente

behaving with politeness and respect

cortês

occupying oneself with sensual pleasure to an extent that is not morally appropriate

depravado

using crafty and clever methods to achieve goals or avoid negative consequences

ardiloso

lacking intelligence or sharpness in thinking

estúpido

showing a tendency to have control over others without taking their emotions into account

dominante

the practice of placing one's own needs and desires above those of others

egoísmo

extremely thoughtless and foolish in speech or action

fátuo

filled with lively energy and excitement

exuberante

mental and emotional strength and resilience in facing adversity, challenges, or difficult situations

fortaleza

characterized as kind, friendly, and carefree

amável

something or someone that causes trouble and annoyance

incômodo