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Livro Headway - Avançado - Unidade 12

Aqui você encontrará o vocabulário da Unidade 12 no livro didático Headway Advanced, como "staggering", "ordeal", "deranged", etc.

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Headway - Advanced
metaphorical
[adjetivo]

using a word, phrase, etc. not for its ordinary meaning, but for the idea or symbol that it represents or suggests

metafórico, figurado

metafórico, figurado

Ex: The playwright employed metaphorical imagery to explore themes of love and betrayal .O dramaturgo empregou imagens **metafóricas** para explorar temas de amor e traição.
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language
[substantivo]

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

língua

língua

Ex: They use online resources to study grammar and vocabulary in the language.Eles usam recursos online para estudar gramática e vocabulário na **língua**.
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to fuel
[verbo]

to provide the energy or inspiration needed to drive or enhance a specific activity or process

alimentar, estimular

alimentar, estimular

Ex: The rising demand for electric cars fueled advancements in battery technology .A crescente demanda por carros elétricos **alimentou** os avanços na tecnologia de baterias.
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to fire
[verbo]

to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or imagination

incendiar, inspirar

incendiar, inspirar

Ex: The story of overcoming adversity fired the audience 's emotions .A história de superar a adversidade **incendiou** as emoções do público.
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shining
[adjetivo]

radiating light or brightness, whether natural or artificial

brilhante, resplandecente

brilhante, resplandecente

Ex: The shining headlights of the car cut through the fog.Os faróis **brilhantes** do carro cortaram o nevoeiro.
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to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant

ofuscar, ensombrar

ofuscar, ensombrar

Ex: The new skyscraper 's modern design overshadowed the historic buildings in the city skyline .O design moderno do novo arranha-céu **ofuscou** os edifícios históricos no horizonte da cidade.
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to spark
[verbo]

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

desencadear, provocar

desencadear, provocar

Ex: A single tweet from the celebrity sparked a social media frenzy and thousands of retweets .Um único tweet da celebridade **desencadeou** um frenesi nas redes sociais e milhares de retweets.
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flash
[substantivo]

a sudden, clear understanding or insight, often accompanied by a feeling of enlightenment

clarão, iluminação

clarão, iluminação

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to dawn
[verbo]

to become clear or understood

perceber, tornar-se claro

perceber, tornar-se claro

Ex: The reason for his strange behavior dawned on them after they read the letter.A razão do seu comportamento estranho **ficou clara** para eles depois que leram a carta.
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shady
[adjetivo]

having a suspicious or dishonest quality

suspeito, duvidoso

suspeito, duvidoso

Ex: The shady origins of the product led consumers to question its safety and efficacy .As origens **duvidosas** do produto levaram os consumidores a questionar sua segurança e eficácia.
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bright
[adjetivo]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

inteligente, brilhante

inteligente, brilhante

Ex: She was a bright learner , always eager to dive into new subjects .Ela era uma aprendiz **brilhante**, sempre ansiosa para mergulhar em novos assuntos.
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to flood
[verbo]

to become covered or filled by water

inundar, alagar

inundar, alagar

Ex: Heavy rains caused the river to flood nearby villages .Chuvas fortes fizeram com que o rio **inundasse** as aldeias próximas.
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bland
[adjetivo]

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

insosso, sem graça

insosso, sem graça

Ex: The bland wallpaper in the hotel room did nothing to make the space feel inviting or cozy .O papel de parede **insosso** no quarto do hotel não fez nada para tornar o espaço convidativo ou aconchegante.
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half-baked
[adjetivo]

(of people) lacking in intelligence or common sense, and as a result, one's ideas or actions seem foolish or absurd

meio cozido, pouco pensado

meio cozido, pouco pensado

Ex: His reputation as a half-baked thinker made people wary of his advice .Sua reputação como pensador **mal cozido** deixava as pessoas desconfiadas de seus conselhos.
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something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

Ex: The book is filled with profound insights and philosophical ideas, making it a rich source of food for thought.
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to attempt to do something that is beyond one's capability

Ex: By taking on the job and planning a wedding simultaneously, she clearly bit off more than she could chew.
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hot topic
[substantivo]

a subject or issue that is currently trending or receiving a lot of attention and discussion

tema quente, assunto da moda

tema quente, assunto da moda

Ex: The movie 's unexpected ending became a hot topic in film forums .O final inesperado do filme se tornou um **tema quente** nos fóruns de cinema.
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a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone

Ex: The unresolved conflict with her friend hung over her for weeks.
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peak
[adjetivo]

indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something

máximo, culminante

máximo, culminante

Ex: The athlete achieved peak physical condition after months of rigorous training.O atleta atingiu o **pico** da condição física após meses de treinamento rigoroso.
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obsessed
[adjetivo]

having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

obcecado, apaixonado

obcecado, apaixonado

Ex: The obsessed gambler could n't stop thinking about the next big win , even after losing everything he had .O jogador **obcecado** não conseguia parar de pensar na próxima grande vitória, mesmo depois de perder tudo o que tinha.
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staggering
[adjetivo]

so large or impressive that it is difficult to comprehend or believe

assombroso, estonteante

assombroso, estonteante

Ex: The staggering success of the startup company exceeded all expectations .O sucesso **impressionante** da startup superou todas as expectativas.
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(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

desmaiar, colapsar

desmaiar, colapsar

Ex: The flu weakened her to the point that she had to be hospitalized after collapsing at home .A gripe a enfraqueceu ao ponto de ela ter que ser hospitalizada após **desmaiar** em casa.
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to recover from an illness, a serious operation, or other difficult situations

recuperar-se, superar

recuperar-se, superar

Ex: The medical team is optimistic that the patient is going to pull through after the successful surgery.A equipe médica está otimista de que o paciente vai **se recuperar** após a cirurgia bem-sucedida.
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to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care

liberar, dar alta

liberar, dar alta

Ex: The hospital 's goal is to ensure patients are discharged promptly to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections .O objetivo do hospital é garantir que os pacientes sejam **liberados** prontamente para reduzir o risco de infecções hospitalares.
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priority
[substantivo]

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

prioridade, preferência

prioridade, preferência

Ex: He was told to focus on his studies as a priority over extracurricular activities .Foi-lhe dito para se concentrar nos seus estudos como **prioridade** sobre as atividades extracurriculares.
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to shudder
[verbo]

to tremble or shake involuntarily, often as a result of fear, cold, or excitement

estremecer, tremer

estremecer, tremer

Ex: The creepy sensation of spiders crawling made her shudder with disgust.A sensação arrepiante de aranhas rastejando a fez **estremecer** de nojo.
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free fall
[substantivo]

the motion of an object or person falling solely under the influence of gravity

queda livre, descida em queda livre

queda livre, descida em queda livre

Ex: The free fall lasted only a few moments , but it felt much longer .A **queda livre** durou apenas alguns momentos, mas pareceu muito mais longa.
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to stall
[verbo]

to cease to make progress or move forward

estagnar, paralisar

estagnar, paralisar

Ex: The team ’s progress stalled due to a lack of communication .O progresso da equipe **estagnou** devido à falta de comunicação.
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deranged
[adjetivo]

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

desvairado, alienado

desvairado, alienado

Ex: After the accident , her mind was so deranged that she could n't recognize her own family .Após o acidente, sua mente estava tão **perturbada** que ela não conseguia reconhecer sua própria família.
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restraint kit
[substantivo]

a collection of devices and tools used to physically restrain and control a person's movement, typically for medical or safety reasons

kit de contenção, conjunto de restrição

kit de contenção, conjunto de restrição

Ex: The child was given a mild sedative before using the restraint kit for medical procedures .A criança recebeu um sedativo leve antes de usar o **kit de contenção** para procedimentos médicos.
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subdued
[adjetivo]

restrained or toned down in style, quality, or intensity

suavizado, discreto

suavizado, discreto

Ex: A subdued dress was her choice for the formal event , reflecting her minimalist style .Um vestido **discreto** foi sua escolha para o evento formal, refletindo seu estilo minimalista.
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to reel
[verbo]

to have trouble keeping one's balance and be at the risk of falling

cambalear, tambar

cambalear, tambar

Ex: In the aftermath of the earthquake , people stumbled out of buildings , reeling from the sudden tremors .Após o terremoto, as pessoas saíram cambaleando dos edifícios, **atordoadas** com os tremores repentinos.
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ordeal
[substantivo]

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

prova, calvário

prova, calvário

Ex: The long wait at the hospital felt like an unbearable ordeal.A longa espera no hospital pareceu um **suplício** insuportável.
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closure
[substantivo]

the final resolution of a situation or the reaching of a definitive conclusion or agreement

encerramento, resolução

encerramento, resolução

Ex: They talked about the problem and finally got closure.Eles conversaram sobre o problema e finalmente obtiveram um **encerramento**.
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to end something in an unpleasant or negative way

Ex: The dinner starts off fine but ends on a sour note with an argument over money.
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to have some understanding or knowledge of something

Ex: He doesn’t know what happened at the meetinghe doesn't have the foggiest idea.
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breeze
[substantivo]

something that is easy to do or accomplish

mamão com açúcar, muito fácil

mamão com açúcar, muito fácil

Ex: Fixing the car turned out to be a breeze once I understood the problem .Consertar o carro acabou sendo **moleza** assim que entendi o problema.
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whirlwind romance
[substantivo]

a romantic relationship that develops quickly and intensely, often with a sense of spontaneity and excitement

um romance intenso e rápido

um romance intenso e rápido

Ex: Their whirlwind romance started during a summer trip and ended just as quickly .O **romance relâmpago** deles começou durante uma viagem de verão e terminou tão rapidamente quanto.
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to move slowly and with great effort, as if walking through deep mud

Ex: When the internet connection failed, it felt like trying to run through treacle.
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emotional wreck
[substantivo]

a person who is experiencing intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, or any other strong emotion that causes them to feel overwhelmed and unable to function normally

desastre emocional, ruína emocional

desastre emocional, ruína emocional

Ex: Seeing her friends move away made her an emotional wreck, feeling abandoned .Ver seus amigos se mudarem a tornou **uma ruína emocional**, sentindo-se abandonada.
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