Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 1 - Lição 23

designed for gripping or holding, often by wrapping around or enclosing

prehensil

the action of grasping or seizing something tightly with the hands or tentacles

prehensão, apreensão

existing or available in large quantities

abundante, plentiful

existing in an amount or quantity that is more than sufficient

superabundante, excedente

to retire someone because of age or physical inability, often with a pension

pensionar, aposentar

treating others as if one is superior to them

supercilioso, arrogante

not done in a complete or thorough way

superficial, raso

an amount that is more than necessary

superfluidez, excesso

beyond what is necessary or required

supérfluo, desnecessário

illuminated or glowing as if by fire or flame

ardente, iluminado

by walking or on foot

a pé

previously mentioned or spoken of

mencionado anteriormente, acima mencionado

once again, but in a new or different manner

novamente, de novo

a shelf located above a fireplace, typically included in a frame that surrounds it

prateleira da lareira, mantelete

a shelf above a fireplace, often used for displaying decorative items

prateleira da lareira, manto

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

querulento, queixoso

to ask questions in order to seek information or clarification

questionar, perguntar

to form or cause hair to form tight curls or waves, often as a result of humidity or specific hair treatments

cachear, crescer

to form or shape small, tight curls

encrespar, enrolar