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Livro Headway - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 2

Aqui você encontrará o vocabulário da Unidade 2 do livro didático Headway Upper Intermediate, como "arrangement", "make off", "litter", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate

to try to do something as well as one is capable of

Ex: I know youdo your best on the exam , and that ’s all that matters .
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to stop using or having something

abolir, eliminar

abolir, eliminar

Ex: As part of the cost-cutting measures , the company chose to do away with certain non-essential services .Como parte das medidas de redução de custos, a empresa optou por **abolir** certos serviços não essenciais.
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to create a memorable or lasting effect on someone or something

Ex: In social situations, making impressions on others can help in building relationships and connections.
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arrangement
[substantivo]

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

arranjo, acordo

arranjo, acordo

Ex: The arrangement for the wedding ceremony was very detailed .O **arranjo** para a cerimônia de casamento foi muito detalhado.
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profit
[substantivo]

the sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid

lucro,  proveito

lucro, proveito

Ex: Without careful budgeting , it ’s difficult to achieve consistent profit.Sem um orçamento cuidadoso, é difícil alcançar um **lucro** consistente.
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loss
[substantivo]

the state or process of losing a person or thing

perda, falta

perda, falta

Ex: Loss of biodiversity in the region has had detrimental effects on the ecosystem .A **perda** de biodiversidade na região teve efeitos prejudiciais no ecossistema.
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research
[substantivo]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

pesquisa

pesquisa

Ex: The team 's research on consumer behavior guided their marketing strategy for the new product .A **pesquisa** da equipe sobre o comportamento do consumidor orientou sua estratégia de marketing para o novo produto.
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doing something that someone has planned to, often when they find the right time

Ex: The company is waiting for the right time to make its move into the international market.
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to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return

Ex: He did his elderly neighbor a favor by shoveling snow from her driveway.
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to try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult

Ex: We need make an effort to reduce our carbon footprint .
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business
[substantivo]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

negócio, empresa

negócio, empresa

Ex: He started a landscaping business after graduating from college .Ele começou um **negócio** de paisagismo depois de se formar na faculdade.
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to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something

Ex: Understanding cultural nuances can make a difference between successful international business negotiations and misunderstandings.
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decision
[substantivo]

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

decisão, escolha

decisão, escolha

Ex: The decision to invest in renewable energy sources reflects the company 's commitment to sustainability .A **decisão** de investir em fontes de energia renovável reflete o compromisso da empresa com a sustentabilidade.
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suggestion
[substantivo]

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

sugestão,  proposta

sugestão, proposta

Ex: I appreciate your suggestion to try meditation as a stress-relief technique .Agradeço a sua **sugestão** de experimentar a meditação como técnica de alívio do estresse.
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degree
[substantivo]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

diploma

diploma

Ex: To enter the medical field , you must first obtain a medical degree.Para entrar na área médica, você deve primeiro obter um **diploma** médico.
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clear
[adjetivo]

easy to understand

claro, compreensível

claro, compreensível

Ex: The rules of the game were clear, making it easy for newcomers to join .As regras do jogo eram **claras**, facilitando a entrada de novos participantes.
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to make up
[verbo]

to create a false or fictional story or information

inventar, fabricar

inventar, fabricar

Ex: The child made up a story about their imaginary friend .A criança **inventou** uma história sobre seu amigo imaginário.
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to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

compensar, remediar

compensar, remediar

Ex: Giving a heartfelt apology can help make up for the hurtful words that were spoken during the argument .Fazer um pedido de desculpas sincero pode ajudar a **compensar** as palavras ofensivas que foram ditas durante a discussão.
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to leave quickly, often in order to escape or avoid someone or something

escapulir, fugir

escapulir, fugir

Ex: He tried to make off with the documents but was caught at the door .Ele tentou **fugir** com os documentos mas foi pego na porta.
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used to mean that one can go on or manage without someone or something

Ex: The party could do without any more unexpected guests; we're already at full capacity.
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used to mean that one benefits from having someone or something present or available to one

Ex: The garden could do with a bit of rain; the plants are looking a bit dry.
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to do up
[verbo]

to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

abotoar, fechar

abotoar, fechar

Ex: The actor quickly needed to do up the cufflinks on his shirt before going on stage .O ator rapidamente precisou **abotoar** os colarinhos de sua camisa antes de subir ao palco.
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rubbish
[substantivo]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

lixo, resíduos

lixo, resíduos

Ex: The council has implemented new bins for rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .O conselho implementou novas lixeiras para **lixo** para incentivar o descarte adequado de resíduos na comunidade.
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litter
[substantivo]

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

lixo, resíduos

lixo, resíduos

Ex: The city fined him for throwing litter out of his car window .A cidade multou-o por jogar **lixo** pela janela do carro.
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to clog
[verbo]

to make it so that nothing can move through something

entupir, obstruir

entupir, obstruir

Ex: A swarm of insects clogged the air filter of the HVAC system , affecting air quality in the building .Um enxame de insetos **entupiu** o filtro de ar do sistema HVAC, afetando a qualidade do ar no edifício.
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to swamp
[verbo]

to flood or cover something with water, making it hard to use or move through

inundar, alagar

inundar, alagar

Ex: The river has swamped several villages this week .O rio **inundou** várias aldeias esta semana.
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garbage
[substantivo]

things such as household materials that have no use anymore

lixo, resíduos

lixo, resíduos

Ex: The children were told not to leave their garbage on the beach .As crianças foram avisadas para não deixarem o seu **lixo** na praia.
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debris
[substantivo]

the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

detritos, escombros

detritos, escombros

Ex: The firefighters carefully moved the debris to prevent further collapse .Os bombeiros moveram cuidadosamente os **escombros** para evitar mais desabamentos.
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to swirl
[verbo]

to move in a twisting or whirling motion, creating a pattern of circular or spiral motion

redemoinhar, girar em espiral

redemoinhar, girar em espiral

Ex: The sand has been swirling in intricate patterns under the influence of the desert winds .A areia tem **girado** em padrões intrincados sob a influência dos ventos do deserto.
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to gobble
[verbo]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

engolir rapidamente, devorar

engolir rapidamente, devorar

Ex: In a rush , she had to gobble her lunch before the meeting .Com pressa, ela teve que **devorar** o almoço antes da reunião.
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food chain
[substantivo]

the sequence of organisms in an ecosystem where each organism serves as a source of food for the next organism in the chain

cadeia alimentar, rede trófica

cadeia alimentar, rede trófica

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grain
[substantivo]

a small, hard particle or granule, often referring to seeds, sand, or similar substances

grão, partícula

grão, partícula

Ex: The sculpture was carved with such detail that every grain of wood stood out .A escultura foi esculpida com tanto detalhe que cada **grão** de madeira se destacava.
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to impose
[verbo]

to force someone to do what they do not want

impor, forçar

impor, forçar

Ex: Parents should guide and support rather than impose their career choices on their children .Os pais devem orientar e apoiar em vez de **impor** suas escolhas de carreira aos filhos.
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infinite
[adjetivo]

without end or limits in extent, amount, or space

infinito, ilimitado

infinito, ilimitado

Ex: His infinite kindness towards everyone he met made him beloved by all .Sua bondade **infinita** para com todos que conhecia o tornava amado por todos.
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single-use
[adjetivo]

made to be used once and then thrown away

de uso único, descartável

de uso único, descartável

Ex: They banned single-use bags to reduce plastic waste .Eles proibiram sacolas **descartáveis** para reduzir o lixo plástico.
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throwaway
[adjetivo]

discarded or is intended to be thrown away after use

descartável, de uso único

descartável, de uso único

Ex: He collected throwaway cans to recycle them for cash .Ele coletou latas **descartáveis** para reciclá-las por dinheiro.
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well
[interjeição]

said to express agreement to something, usually reluctantly

bem, pois bem

bem, pois bem

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you know
[interjeição]

used as a filler phrase to pause or fill gaps in speech

sabe, você sabe

sabe, você sabe

Ex: He’s not the easiest person to work with, you know.Ele não é a pessoa mais fácil de se trabalhar, **sabe**.
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like
[interjeição]

used as a filler word or hesitation marker

tipo

tipo

Ex: I could n’t believe it — she just , like, walked away without saying anything !Eu não conseguia acreditar—ela simplesmente, **tipo**, foi embora sem dizer nada!
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I mean
[interjeição]

used in speech to provide emphasis, or to signal a pause in speech while the speaker gathers their thoughts

Quero dizer, Digo

Quero dizer, Digo

Ex: I mean , how could anyone resist an offer like that ?**Quer dizer**, como alguém poderia resistir a uma oferta dessas?
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you see
[interjeição]

used to draw attention to a point or to emphasize a statement or explanation

vê, entendes

vê, entendes

Ex: You see , the reason we ’re moving is to be closer to family .**Veja bem**, o motivo de nos mudarmos é para ficarmos mais perto da família.
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kind of
[frase]

in some ways or to some degree

Ex: Ikind of tired , so I might skip the evening workout today .
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sort of
[advérbio]

to a degree or extent that is unclear

um pouco, meio que

um pouco, meio que

Ex: The team's performance was sort of impressive, considering the challenging circumstances.O desempenho da equipe foi **meio que** impressionante, considerando as circunstâncias desafiadoras.
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anyway
[advérbio]

used when ending a conversation, or changing, or returning to a subject

De qualquer forma, Enfim

De qualquer forma, Enfim

Ex: Anyway, I ’ll call you later with more updates .**De qualquer forma**, eu te ligo mais tarde com mais atualizações.
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so
[Conjunção]

used to introduce a consequence or result of the preceding clause

então, portanto

então, portanto

Ex: I forgot her birthday , so she was upset with me .Esqueci o aniversário dela, **então** ela ficou chateada comigo.
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turquoise
[substantivo]

a bright bluish-green color

turquesa, verde-azulado

turquesa, verde-azulado

Ex: His shirt was a vibrant turquoise, perfect for the summer party .Sua camisa era de um **turquesa** vibrante, perfeita para a festa de verão.
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