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Livro Headway - Avançado - Unidade 12

Aqui você encontrará o vocabulário da Unidade 12 do livro do curso Headway Advanced, como "escalonamento", "provação", "perturbado", 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, metafórica

metafórico, metafórica

Ex: The playwright metaphorical imagery to explore themes of love and betrayal .
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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

idioma, língua

idioma, língua

Ex: They use online resources to study grammar and vocabulary in language.
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to fuel
[verbo]

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

alimentar, impulsionar

alimentar, impulsionar

Ex: The rising demand for fueled advancements in battery technology .
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to fire
[verbo]

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

acender, instigar

acender, instigar

Ex: The story of overcoming fired the audience 's emotions .
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shining
[adjetivo]

radiating light or brightness, whether natural or artificial

brilhante, luzente

brilhante, luzente

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to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant

ofuscar, sombrear

ofuscar, sombrear

Ex: The new skyscraper 's modern overshadowed the historic buildings in the city skyline .
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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 sparked a social media frenzy and thousands of retweets .
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flash
[substantivo]

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

iluminação, clarividência

iluminação, clarividência

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to dawn
[verbo]

to become clear or understood

ficar claro, perceber

ficar claro, perceber

Ex: The importance of the moment dawned on her years later .
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shady
[adjetivo]

having a suspicious or dishonest quality

duvidoso, suspeito

duvidoso, suspeito

Ex: shady origins of the product led consumers to question its safety and efficacy .
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bright
[adjetivo]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

inteligente, esperto

inteligente, esperto

Ex: She was bright learner , always eager to dive into new subjects .
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to flood
[verbo]

to become covered or filled by water

inundar, alagar

inundar, alagar

Ex: Heavy rains caused the river flood nearby villages .
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bland
[adjetivo]

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

insípido, sem graça

insípido, sem graça

Ex: bland wallpaper in the hotel room did nothing to make the space feel inviting or cozy .
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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

pouco pensada, assurda

pouco pensada, assurda

Ex: His reputation as half-baked thinker made people wary of his advice .
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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 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 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

tópico quente, tema em alta

tópico quente, tema em alta

Ex: The movie 's unexpected ending became hot topic in film forums .
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a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone

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peak
[adjetivo]

indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something

máximo, pico

máximo, pico

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obsessed
[adjetivo]

having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

obcecado, viciado

obcecado, viciado

Ex: obsessed gambler could n't stop thinking about the next big win , even after losing everything he had .
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staggering
[adjetivo]

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

estonteante, assombroso

estonteante, assombroso

Ex: staggering success of the startup company exceeded all expectations .
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(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

Ex: The flu weakened her to the point that she had to be hospitalized collapsing at home .
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to recover from an illness, a serious operation, or other difficult situations

superar, recuperar-se

superar, recuperar-se

Ex: After a prolonged illness , pulled through, surprising everyone with her strength and resilience .
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to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care

dar alta, liberar

dar alta, liberar

Ex: The hospital 's goal is to ensure patients discharged promptly to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections .
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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 priority over extracurricular activities .
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to shudder
[verbo]

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

tremer, estremecer

tremer, estremecer

Ex: The unexpected sight of the ghostly figure caused everyone shudder involuntarily .
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free fall
[substantivo]

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

queda livre, livre queda

queda livre, livre queda

Ex: free fall lasted only a few moments , but it felt much longer .
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to stall
[verbo]

to cease to make progress or move forward

estagnar, parar

estagnar, parar

Ex: The team ’s stalled due to a lack of communication .
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deranged
[adjetivo]

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

desvairado, insano

desvairado, insano

Ex: After the accident , her mind was deranged that she could n't recognize her own family .
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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 restraint kit for medical procedures .
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subdued
[adjetivo]

restrained or toned down in style, quality, or intensity

contido, suave

contido, suave

Ex: subdued dress was her choice for the formal event , reflecting her minimalist style .
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to reel
[verbo]

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

vacilar, tambalear

vacilar, tambalear

Ex: In the aftermath of the earthquake , people stumbled out of buildingsreeling from the sudden tremors .
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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, padecimento

prova, padecimento

Ex: The long wait at the hospital felt like an ordeal.
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closure
[substantivo]

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

fechamento, conclusão

fechamento, conclusão

Ex: They talked about the problem and finally closure.
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to end something in an unpleasant or negative way

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to have some understanding or knowledge of something

Ex: He does n’t know what happened at the meeting — he doeshave the foggiest idea.
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breeze
[substantivo]

something that is easy to do or accomplish

algo fácil, facilidade

algo fácil, facilidade

Ex: Fixing the car turned out to be breeze once I understood the problem .
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whirlwind romance
[substantivo]

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

romance arrebatador, romance intenso

romance arrebatador, romance intenso

Ex: whirlwind romance started during a summer trip and ended just as quickly .
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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 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

um caco emocional, uma pessoa emocionalmente abalada

um caco emocional, uma pessoa emocionalmente abalada

Ex: Seeing her friends move away made her emotional wreck, feeling abandoned .
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