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Livro Headway - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 11

Aqui você encontrará o vocabulário da Unidade 11 no livro didático Headway Upper Intermediate, como "groggy", "inconsistência", "entediante", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate

to be left in a situation where one either succeeds or fails

Ex: When she joined the team , the manager decided sink or swim her on the first project .
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to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

Ex: Don’t rush to conclusions; just wait and see how things unfold.
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far and wide
[advérbio]

over a great distance or in many places, often used to describe the extent of someone's search, travels, or influence

longe e largo, por toda parte

longe e largo, por toda parte

Ex: They ’ve studied far and wide to gather information for the project .Eles estudaram **longe e amplamente** para reunir informações para o projeto.
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(of two or more parties) to agree with each other's terms or opinions in order to reach an agreement

Ex: The negotiation required give and take before both sides agreed on the terms .
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the various objections or reasons why something might not be possible, or the conditions that need to be met for something to happen

Ex: You need to apologize to him, no ifs, ands, or buts!
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in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

Ex: They are determined to solve the once and for all during the next meeting .
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hit-and-miss
[adjetivo]

an inconsistent and unpredictable approach or method with no clear pattern of success or failure

inconsistente, imprevisível

inconsistente, imprevisível

Ex: Their attempts to fix the problem have been hit-and-miss, with no clear solution yet .Suas tentativas de resolver o problema têm sido **inconsistentes**, sem uma solução clara ainda.
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used to describe something that is brief and to the point, yet pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: The note he left her short and sweet, expressing his affection in just a few heartfelt words .
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a complete set of facts or details about how something is done or how it works

Ex: She 's been working here for years , so she the ins and outs of company policies .
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by and large
[advérbio]

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

no geral, em grande parte

no geral, em grande parte

Ex: By and large, the event was well-organized and attended by a diverse group of participants .**De modo geral**, o evento foi bem organizado e contou com a presença de um grupo diversificado de participantes.
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to tense
[verbo]

to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy

tensionar, deixar nervoso

tensionar, deixar nervoso

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groggy
[adjetivo]

feeling unsteady or dazed, often due to lack of sleep or recovery from anesthesia

aturdido, groggy

aturdido, groggy

Ex: The loud noise startled her out of a groggy sleep , leaving her momentarily confused .O barulho alto a acordou de um sono **groggy**, deixando-a momentaneamente confusa.
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inconsistency
[substantivo]

the state or quality of being irregular or unpredictable

inconsistência, inconstância

inconsistência, inconstância

Ex: There was a noticeable inconsistency in the way the rules were applied during the competition .Houve uma **inconsistência** perceptível na forma como as regras foram aplicadas durante a competição.
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to slip
[verbo]

to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected

escorregar, escapar

escorregar, escapar

Ex: The mischievous students attempted to slip out of the classroom without the teacher noticing .Os alunos travessos tentaram **escapulir** da sala de aula sem que o professor percebesse.
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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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mind-boggling
[adjetivo]

extremely surprising, confusing, or difficult to understand

alucinante, surpreendente

alucinante, surpreendente

Ex: She faced a mind-boggling array of options when choosing her career path .Ela enfrentou uma variedade **alucinante** de opções ao escolher seu caminho de carreira.
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to munch
[verbo]

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

mastigar, mastigar ruidosamente

mastigar, mastigar ruidosamente

Ex: During the meeting , he discreetly munched his way through a bag of almonds .Durante a reunião, ele discretamente **mastigou** seu caminho através de um saco de amêndoas.
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random
[adjetivo]

chosen, done, or happening by chance and without any particular plan, method, or purpose

aleatório, casual

aleatório, casual

Ex: The winner of the contest was selected through a random drawing of names .O vencedor do concurso foi selecionado através de um sorteio **aleatório** de nomes.
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worst-case scenario
[substantivo]

the most severe or negative outcome that could happen in a given situation

pior cenário, pior dos casos

pior cenário, pior dos casos

Ex: If the storm hits harder than expected , the worst-case scenario would be widespread flooding .Se a tempestade atingir com mais força do que o esperado, o **pior cenário** seria inundações generalizadas.
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recurring
[adjetivo]

happening or appearing repeatedly

recorrente, periódico

recorrente, periódico

Ex: The team met for their recurring weekly check-in to discuss progress on the project.A equipe se reuniu para o seu check-in **semanal** recorrente para discutir o progresso do projeto.
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painstakingly
[advérbio]

in a way that shows or involves great care, effort, and attention to detail

meticulosamente, com grande cuidado

meticulosamente, com grande cuidado

Ex: The model was painstakingly assembled over several weeks .O modelo foi **meticulosamente** montado ao longo de várias semanas.
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tedious
[adjetivo]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

entediante, monótono

entediante, monótono

Ex: Sorting through the clutter in the attic proved to be a tedious and time-consuming endeavor .Organizar a bagunça no sótão provou ser uma tarefa **entediante** e demorada.
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stroke
[substantivo]

a gentle caress or touch, especially one made with the hand

carícia, toque suave

carícia, toque suave

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bizarre
[adjetivo]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

bizarro, estranho

bizarro, estranho

Ex: His bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .Sua **bizarra** coleção de equipamentos médicos vintage, exibida de forma proeminente em sua sala de estar, deixava os convidados desconfortáveis.
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vividly
[advérbio]

in a clear and detailed manner

vividamente, de maneira vívida

vividamente, de maneira vívida

Ex: She could vividly recall the sound of the waves crashing against the shore .Ela conseguia lembrar **vividamente** o som das ondas quebrando na praia.
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to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

lutar, esforçar-se

lutar, esforçar-se

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .Agora, os escaladores estão **lutando** para alcançar o cume.
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contest
[substantivo]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

concurso, competição

concurso, competição

Ex: The chess contest between the two grandmasters lasted for hours .O **concurso** de xadrez entre os dois grandes mestres durou horas.
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vision
[substantivo]

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

visão, perspectiva

visão, perspectiva

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monstrous
[adjetivo]

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

monstruoso, horroroso

monstruoso, horroroso

Ex: The monstrous shadow cast by the towering mountain obscured the landscape below .A sombra **monstruosa** projetada pela montanha imponente obscureceu a paisagem abaixo.
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melody
[substantivo]

the arrangement or succession of single musical notes in a tune or piece of music

melodia

melodia

Ex: The jazz pianist improvised a new melody, showcasing his improvisational skills during the performance .O pianista de jazz improvisou uma nova **melodia**, mostrando suas habilidades de improvisação durante a performance.
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ready-made
[adjetivo]

made in advance and available for immediate use or purchase, without the need for any additional preparation or assembly

pronto para uso, pré-fabricado

pronto para uso, pré-fabricado

Ex: She chose a ready-made outfit for the event , not wanting to spend too much time shopping .Ela escolheu uma roupa **pronta** para o evento, não querendo gastar muito tempo fazendo compras.
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round
[substantivo]

a period of play in certain sports during which one team or competitor is on the offensive, attempting to score or defeat their opponent

rodada, assalto

rodada, assalto

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a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

Ex: Friendships can also ups and downs, but true friends stick together through thick and thin .
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eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: When it comes to achieving your dreams, sooner or later, hard work and determination pay off.
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the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

Ex: As part of the research process , the student outlined pros and cons of various methodologies , helping to determine the most suitable approach for the study .
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on irregular but not rare occasions

Ex: Every now and then, I like to watch old movies from my childhood .
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annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

Ex: We 're sick and tired of the never-ending construction noise outside our apartment ; it 's impossible to find a moment of peace .
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used to indicate a rough estimate without precise measurements or exact figures

Ex: The event will more or less $ 500 , depending on the final guest count .
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involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: The success of the business venture was touch and go in its early stages, but it eventually thrived.
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a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

Ex: I love having peace and quiet in the mornings before the world wakes up.
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not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After a long journey , the children arrived at their grandparents ' safe and sound.
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with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

Ex: The team slowly but surely making progress in resolving the issue .
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no matter what happens

Ex: The postman faithfully delivers the mailcome rain or come shine, ensuring it reaches its recipients .
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