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Livro Headway - Avançado - Unidade 1

Aqui você encontrará o vocabulário da Unidade 1 do livro do curso Headway Advanced, como "trace", "perplexing", "forbear", etc.

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main
[adjetivo]

having the highest level of significance or central importance

principal, maior

principal, maior

Ex: main goal of the marketing campaign is to increase brand awareness and customer engagement .
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chief
[adjetivo]

having the highest importance

Ex: In this project , chief objective is to develop sustainable solutions for environmental conservation .
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characteristic
[adjetivo]

serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

característico, peculiar

característico, peculiar

Ex: The way she reacts to challenges is characteristic trait of her personality .
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trait
[substantivo]

a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that forms part of someone's personality or identity

característica, traço

característica, traço

Ex: His sense of humor was trait that made him beloved by his friends .
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evidence
[substantivo]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

evidência, prova

evidência, prova

Ex: Historical documents and artifacts serve as evidence for understanding past civilizations and events .
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trace
[substantivo]

an indication or evidence of the former presence or existence of something

sinal, rastro

sinal, rastro

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achievement
[substantivo]

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

conquista, realização

conquista, realização

Ex: The team celebrated achievement together .
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feat
[substantivo]

an impressive or remarkable achievement or accomplishment, often requiring great skill or strength

feito, proeza

feito, proeza

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perplexing
[adjetivo]

causing confusion due to being complex or unclear

perplexo, confuso

perplexo, confuso

Ex: The paradox presented in the philosophy class was perplexing.
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puzzling
[adjetivo]

hard to understand or explain

enigmático, confuso

enigmático, confuso

Ex: The detective faced puzzling case with few clues to follow .
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forebear
[substantivo]

an ancestor or a person from whom one is descended, typically from earlier generations

antepassado, ascendente

antepassado, ascendente

Ex: We honor forebears by maintaining the family customs .
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ancestor
[substantivo]

a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents

ascendência, antepassado

ascendência, antepassado

Ex: They shared stories about ancestors, passing down family history to the younger generation .
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desire
[substantivo]

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

desejo, ânima

desejo, ânima

Ex: The aroma of freshly baked cookies awakened a desire for something sweet in Mary .
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urge
[substantivo]

a strong desire or impulse to do something

impulso, verve

impulso, verve

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to thrive
[verbo]

to grow and develop exceptionally well

prosperar, florescer

prosperar, florescer

Ex: They thriving in their respective careers due to continuous learning .
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to flourish
[verbo]

to quickly grow in a successful way

florescer, prosperar

florescer, prosperar

Ex: The community flourished thanks to the dedication and hard work of its volunteers .
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bond
[substantivo]

a relationship formed between people or groups based on mutual experiences, ideas, feelings, etc.

vínculo, laço

vínculo, laço

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tie
[substantivo]

a bond or connection between people, organizations, etc.

vínculo, ligação

vínculo, ligação

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to inhabit
[verbo]

to reside in a specific place

habitar, residir

habitar, residir

Ex: The desert is inhabited due to its harsh climate .
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to live in
[verbo]

to reside at the place where one works or studies, usually in provided accommodation on the premises

habitar, residir

habitar, residir

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function
[substantivo]

a particular activity of a person or thing or their purpose

função, atividade

função, atividade

Ex: function of the liver is to detoxify chemicals and metabolize drugs .
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cruise
[substantivo]

a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations

cruzeiro, navegação

cruzeiro, navegação

Ex: cruise director organized daily activities and events to keep passengers entertained during the transatlantic crossing .
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insomnia
[substantivo]

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

insônia, insomnio

insônia, insomnio

Ex: Despite feeling exhausted , insomnia made it impossible for him to get a good night 's rest .
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satchel
[substantivo]

a type of bag, often made of leather or canvas, with a strap that is worn over one shoulder and across the bo

sacola, mochila

sacola, mochila

Ex: The teacher carried satchel filled with grading papers and assignments .
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playdate
[substantivo]

a prearranged time for children to get together and play, typically with a parent or caregiver present

encontro brincar, data de brincar

encontro brincar, data de brincar

Ex: After school , they headed straight to playdate to enjoy some time together .
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sleepover
[substantivo]

a social event where a person stays overnight at someone else's house, usually for fun

pijamada, noite do pijama

pijamada, noite do pijama

Ex: After sleepover, they all agreed to have one every month .
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memory loss
[substantivo]

the condition of forgetting or being unable to recall past events or information, ranging from minor forgetfulness to more severe forms, such as dementia or amnesia

perda de memória, déficit de memória

perda de memória, déficit de memória

Ex: Over time , memory loss became more noticeable , affecting his daily life .
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nappy
[substantivo]

an absorbent garment worn by infants and young children to contain and absorb urine and feces

fralda, cobertor de fraldas

fralda, cobertor de fraldas

Ex: I packed nappies for the trip to make sure the baby stays dry .
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to crawl
[verbo]

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

engatinhar, rastejar

engatinhar, rastejar

Ex: The cat stalked its prey and then began crawl silently through the grass .
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to settle down
[verbo]

to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life

estabelecer-se, fixar residência

estabelecer-se, fixar residência

Ex: She plans settle down in the countryside after retiring .
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to play truant
[frase]

to skip school or work without permission or without a valid reason

Ex:
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infant
[substantivo]

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

infante, bebê

infante, bebê

Ex: The daycare center provides a safe and nurturing environment infants while their parents are at work .
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schoolboy
[substantivo]

a boy who is attending school, especially in primary or secondary education

garoto escolar, estudante do ensino fundamental

garoto escolar, estudante do ensino fundamental

Ex: His favorite activity as schoolboy was playing soccer after school with his classmates .
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lover
[substantivo]

one of the partners in a romantic or sexual relationship, without being married to each other

amante, namorado

amante, namorado

Ex: She could n't bear the thought of lover being away for long and eagerly awaited their next reunion .
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soldier
[substantivo]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

soldado, militar

soldado, militar

Ex: soldier polished his boots until they shone .
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justice
[substantivo]

the principle of moral or legal righteousness, equity, and impartiality

justiça, equidade

justiça, equidade

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childishness
[substantivo]

the behavior of being immature, overly playful, or exhibiting traits typically associated with children

infantilidade, imaturidade

infantilidade, imaturidade

Ex: The movie ’s humor was based on childishness of the main character 's adventures .
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stage
[substantivo]

one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into

fase, etapa

fase, etapa

Ex: The play 's stage is crucial for perfecting the performance .
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to graze
[verbo]

to cause injury to the surface of one's skin by rubbing it against something rough

esfolar, arranhar

esfolar, arranhar

Ex: The grazed her face as she walked through the dense woods .
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mortgage
[substantivo]

an official contract or arrangement by which a bank gives money to someone as a loan to buy a house and the person agrees to repay the loan over a specified period, usually with interest

hipoteca, financiamento imobiliário

hipoteca, financiamento imobiliário

Ex: Failure to mortgage payments on time can lead to foreclosure , where the lender repossesses the property .
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buggy
[substantivo]

a light, horse-drawn carriage with four wheels, typically used for leisurely rides

charrete, buggy

charrete, buggy

Ex: The farmer used buggy to transport goods to the market .
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date
[substantivo]

a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future

encontro, namoro

encontro, namoro

Ex: She spent hours getting ready for date, hoping to make a good impression .
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to promote
[verbo]

to move to a higher position or rank

promover, ascender

promover, ascender

Ex: After the successful project , he promoted to vice president .
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sensible
[adjetivo]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

sensato, racional

sensato, racional

Ex: sensible, she avoided risky investments .
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glasses
[substantivo]

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

óculos, lunetas

óculos, lunetas

Ex: glasses make him look more sophisticated and professional .
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to work out
[verbo]

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

malhar, treinar

malhar, treinar

Ex: worked out for an hour yesterday after work .
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ache
[substantivo]

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

dor, mal-estar

dor, mal-estar

Ex: She woke up with a ache in her neck .
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pain
[substantivo]

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

dor, desconforto

dor, desconforto

Ex: pain from his sunburn made it hard to sleep .
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to color in
[verbo]

to fill in a black and white outline or picture with colors using crayons, markers, or other coloring materials

colorir, preencher colorido

colorir, preencher colorido

Ex: Can color in the missing details in the report before you submit it ?
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lie-in
[substantivo]

a period of time spent resting or sleeping in bed beyond one's usual waking time, often done for the purpose of getting additional rest or relaxation

dormida prolongada, repouso na cama

dormida prolongada, repouso na cama

Ex: Holidays are the best time for a lie-in without feeling guilty .
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divorced
[adjetivo]

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

divorciados, separados

divorciados, separados

Ex: divorced couple remained on good terms for the sake of their children .
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tantrum
[substantivo]

an emotional outburst, usually associated with anger or frustration, that involves screaming, crying, kicking, and sometimes even physical aggression

birra, descontrole emocional

birra, descontrole emocional

Ex: The studenttantrum disrupted the entire classroom .
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potbelly
[substantivo]

a round stove with a bulging middle that burns wood to heat a room

fogão a lenha, aquecedor de ferro fundido

fogão a lenha, aquecedor de ferro fundido

Ex: potbelly crackled as the wood inside burned .
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bald
[adjetivo]

having little or no hair on the head

careca, calvo

careca, calvo

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and bald head , which suited him well .
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to swot
[verbo]

to study hard and quickly, especially before an exam

estudar intensamente, correr atrás dos estudos

estudar intensamente, correr atrás dos estudos

Ex: He is known swot right up until the last minute before exams .
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clubbing
[substantivo]

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

balada, festejar em boates

balada, festejar em boates

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to teeter
[verbo]

to stand or move in an unsteady or unstable manner, as if about to lose balance or topple over

vacilar, tremelicar

vacilar, tremelicar

Ex: teeters on the edge of the platform every time she gets close to it .
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to take a nap
[frase]

to rest or sleep for a short period of time during the day

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to watch
[verbo]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

assistir, observar

assistir, observar

Ex: I watch the game tomorrow with my friends .
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to fancy oneself
[frase]

to have an excessive or exaggerated opinion of one's own abilities, attractiveness, importance, or value

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to put oneself down
[frase]

to speak negatively or critically about oneself

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to look after
[verbo]

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

cuidar de, tomar conta de

cuidar de, tomar conta de

Ex: The looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .
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to think for oneself
[frase]

to rely on no one in making decisions or forming opinions

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to think of
[verbo]

to consider something while deciding what to do

pensar em, considerar

pensar em, considerar

Ex: thought of his budget constraints before deciding on the vacation destination .
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to flatter oneself
[frase]

to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance

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to kick oneself
[frase]

to feel regret or disappointment in oneself for a past mistake or missed opportunity

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gray
[adjetivo]

(of a person) having gray hair as a sign of aging

grisalho, cabelos grisalhos

grisalho, cabelos grisalhos

Ex: gray, fatherly figure shared stories of the past , his hair and demeanor embodying a lifetime of wisdom .
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to please
[verbo]

to do what one wants or desires, without worrying about the opinions or desires of others

prazer a si mesmo, satisfazer-se

prazer a si mesmo, satisfazer-se

Ex: In matters of personal style , it 's best please yourself and wear what makes you feel comfortable and confident .
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