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Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 1 - Lição 12

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ultimate
[adjetivo]

signifying the highest or most significant degree

máximo, supremo

máximo, supremo

Ex: Winning the championship was ultimate achievement of his career .
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ultimatum
[substantivo]

a final and serious demand made by one person to another, which includes consequences if the demand is not met

ultimato, ultimatum

ultimato, ultimatum

Ex: The presidentultimatum left the opposing party with little room for negotiation .
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to corrode
[verbo]

to slowly damage and ruin something by exposing it to air, water, or acids

corroer, desgastar

corroer, desgastar

Ex: The corroded the ancient stone statues , causing them to lose their intricate details over time .
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corrosion
[substantivo]

the gradual destruction of materials by chemical reaction, usually of metals

corrosão, degradação

corrosão, degradação

Ex: Exposure to moisture accelerates corrosion.
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corrosive
[adjetivo]

having the ability to cause damage or destruction, especially through chemical reactions

corrosivo, caustico

corrosivo, caustico

Ex: corrosive influence of negative thinking can undermine mental health .
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illusion
[substantivo]

something that a lot of people consider to be true but is not

ilusão, falsa impressão

ilusão, falsa impressão

Ex: Many individuals hold illusion that sugar causes hyperactivity in children , although research has repeatedly proven this belief to be false .
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illusive
[adjetivo]

creating a false or misleading impression

ilusório, enganador

ilusório, enganador

Ex: His success illusive, built on deception .
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illusory
[adjetivo]

giving a false impression of reality

ilusório, fictício

ilusório, fictício

Ex: In the desert heat , the mirage created illusory oasis that vanished upon closer inspection .
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illustrious
[adjetivo]

highly distinguished, admired, or well-known due to exceptional and outstanding characteristics or features

ilustre, famoso

ilustre, famoso

Ex: The museum houses a collection illustrious artworks by famous painters such as Van Gogh , Monet , and Picasso .
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mentality
[substantivo]

the abilities of the mind such as thinking, learning, and problem-solving

mentalidade, mente

mentalidade, mente

Ex: Noah 's mentality helps him bounce back from setbacks and stay determined in pursuing his goals .
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mentor
[substantivo]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

mentor, orientador

mentor, orientador

Ex: mentor encouraged her mentee to set ambitious goals and provided the necessary resources and encouragement to help them achieve success .
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to parlay
[verbo]

to combine multiple individual bets into one larger bet, with the potential for a higher payout if all of the individual bets are successful

fazer uma aposta acumulada, multiplicar uma aposta

fazer uma aposta acumulada, multiplicar uma aposta

Ex: Poker players will parlay a table stack into buying into a higher stakes game .
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to parley
[verbo]

to discuss the terms of an agreement with an opposing side, usually an enemy

parlar, negociar

parlar, negociar

Ex: The negotiators parleyed with the union representatives , reaching a compromise on the labor dispute .
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to make someone familiar with a person or thing by introducing or providing information about them

acompanhar, familiarizar

acompanhar, familiarizar

Ex: At the networking event , she made an effort acquaint her friend with influential professionals in the industry .
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to reluctantly accept something without protest

acquiescer, concordar relutantemente

acquiescer, concordar relutantemente

Ex: The board of directors acquiesced to the CEO 's decision , even though some members disagreed .
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to acquire
[verbo]

to buy or begin to have something

adquirir, comprar

adquirir, comprar

Ex: acquired a rare painting for her collection at the auction .
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acquisitive
[adjetivo]

having a strong desire or tendency to obtain, collect, or possess things, often material possessions

aquisitivo, afetado ao acúmulo

aquisitivo, afetado ao acúmulo

Ex: acquisitive mindset of the society placed a strong emphasis on material possessions , leading to a constant desire for more .
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to acquit
[verbo]

to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

inocentar, absolver

inocentar, absolver

Ex: The exoneration process ultimately led to the court 's decision acquit the defendant of all charges .
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stigma
[substantivo]

a mark that represents shame or infamy

estigma, mancha

estigma, mancha

Ex: Being a convicted felon carries stigma that makes it difficult to find a job .
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to create marks or scars on the body, often intentionally, as a religious or spiritual practice

estigmatizar, marcar

estigmatizar, marcar

Ex: The religious pilgrims undertook a pilgrimage that involved walking on their knees for miles , willingly enduring pain and discomfort stigmatize their bodies and demonstrate their faith .
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