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Livro Solutions - Avançado - Unidade 8 - 8A

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to plot
[verbo]

to secretly make a plan to harm someone or do something illegal

conspirar, tramar

conspirar, tramar

Ex: The spies were caught plotting to steal classified information and sell it to a rival nation .Os espiões foram pegos **conspirando** para roubar informações classificadas e vendê-las a uma nação rival.
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outcry
[substantivo]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

grito, protesto

grito, protesto

Ex: Social media amplified the outcry against the unfair treatment of workers .As redes sociais amplificaram **o clamor** contra o tratamento injusto dos trabalhadores.
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revelation
[substantivo]

the act of making something known or revealed, particularly something surprising or previously unknown

revelação, descoberta

revelação, descoberta

Ex: A simple question led to the revelation of the company ’s unethical practices .Uma simples pergunta levou à **revelação** das práticas antiéticas da empresa.
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scandal
[substantivo]

harmful and sensational gossip about someone's private life, often designed to shame or discredit them in public

escândalo, fofoca

escândalo, fofoca

Ex: The family tried to recover from the scandal that tarnished their name .A família tentou se recuperar do **escândalo** que manchou seu nome.
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political
[adjetivo]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

político

político

Ex: The media plays a crucial role in informing the public about political developments and holding elected officials accountable .A mídia desempenha um papel crucial em informar o público sobre desenvolvimentos **políticos** e em responsabilizar os funcionários eleitos.
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conspiracy
[substantivo]

a plan which is a secret and made by a group of people to do something illegal or to kill someone

conspiração, complô

conspiração, complô

Ex: They were charged with conspiracy to defraud investors out of millions of dollars .Eles foram acusados de **conspiração** para fraudar investidores em milhões de dólares.
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conspiracy theory
[substantivo]

a belief or explanation that suggests a secret group or organization is responsible for an event, often involving illegal or dishonest activities

teoria da conspiração, conspiracionismo

teoria da conspiração, conspiracionismo

Ex: Believing the moon landing was fake is a common conspiracy theory.Acreditar que o pouso na Lua foi falso é uma **teoria da conspiração** comum.
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cover-up
[substantivo]

an attempt to conceal something, often an illegal or unethical action or situation

encobrimento, dissimulação

encobrimento, dissimulação

Ex: The politician ’s involvement in the scandal was part of a larger cover-up by the government .O envolvimento do político no escândalo foi parte de um maior **encobrimento** pelo governo.
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to expose
[verbo]

to put someone or something in a position in which they are vulnerable or are at risk

expor, colocar em risco

expor, colocar em risco

Ex: The controversial decision exposes the company to potential legal challenges .A decisão controversa **expõe** a empresa a possíveis desafios legais.
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libel
[substantivo]

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

difamação, calúnia

difamação, calúnia

Ex: The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff , awarding damages for the emotional distress and financial loss caused by the libel.O tribunal decidiu a favor do autor, concedendo indenizações pelo sofrimento emocional e pela perda financeira causados pela **difamação**.
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slander
[substantivo]

a false and malicious statement made about someone with the intent to harm their reputation or character

difamação, calúnia

difamação, calúnia

Ex: He was accused of slander when he publicly made baseless allegations about his colleague .Ele foi acusado de **calúnia** quando fez alegações infundadas publicamente sobre seu colega.
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to accuse
[verbo]

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

acusar, incriminar

acusar, incriminar

Ex: The protesters accused the government of ignoring their demands .Os manifestantes **acusaram** o governo de ignorar suas demandas.
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to pay out
[verbo]

to distribute money or funds, usually as a payment for something or as compensation for a loss or damage

pagar, distribuir

pagar, distribuir

Ex: The company had to pay out a significant amount in compensation to the workers after the accident .A empresa teve que **pagar** uma quantia significativa em compensação aos trabalhadores após o acidente.
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reputation
[substantivo]

the state in which a person or an organization is highly respected and esteemed by others

reputação, prestígio

reputação, prestígio

Ex: She worked hard to build a strong reputation as a trustworthy leader in the community .Ela trabalhou duro para construir uma **reputação** forte como líder confiável na comunidade.
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to emerge
[verbo]

to become apparent after a period of development, transformation, or investigation

emergir, surgir

emergir, surgir

Ex: After years of hard work , her natural talent began to emerge, making her a standout in the music industry .Após anos de trabalho duro, seu talento natural começou a **emergir**, tornando-a uma figura de destaque na indústria musical.
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to hack
[verbo]

(computing) to illegally access a computer system, network, or online account in order to find, use, or change the information it contains

hackear, invadir

hackear, invadir

Ex: The cybercriminals attempted to hack into the company's database to steal sensitive customer data.Os cibercriminosos tentaram **invadir** o banco de dados da empresa para roubar dados sensíveis dos clientes.
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to secure
[verbo]

to reach or gain a particular thing, typically requiring significant amount of effort

obter, assegurar

obter, assegurar

Ex: Despite fierce competition , she secured a spot in the prestigious art exhibition .Apesar da competição acirrada, ela **garantiu** um lugar na prestigiosa exposição de arte.
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scoop
[substantivo]

a piece of news reported by a news agency sooner than other media channels or newspapers

furo, scoop

furo, scoop

Ex: The journalist 's scoop on the company 's financial scandal earned her recognition and respect within the industry .O **furo** do jornalista sobre o escândalo financeiro da empresa lhe rendeu reconhecimento e respeito dentro da indústria.
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to listen to a conversation or communication without participating

escutar, ouvir

escutar, ouvir

Ex: Would you be open to me joining the meeting and listening in?Você estaria aberto a me juntar à reunião e **ouvir**?
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to settle
[verbo]

to resolve a legal dispute decisively or definitively, often in order to bring an end to it

resolver, solucionar

resolver, solucionar

Ex: They decided to settle the case before it escalated into a more serious legal battle .Eles decidiram **resolver** o caso antes que ele se transformasse em uma batalha legal mais séria.
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lawsuit
[substantivo]

a complaint or claim that someone brings to a law court for settlement

processo, ação judicial

processo, ação judicial

Ex: The lawsuit dragged on for years , causing financial strain on both parties involved .A **ação judicial** arrastou-se por anos, causando tensão financeira a ambas as partes envolvidas.
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to obtain
[verbo]

to get something, often with difficulty

obter, conseguir

obter, conseguir

Ex: The company has obtained a significant grant for research .A empresa **obteve** uma bolsa significativa para pesquisa.
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inside information
[substantivo]

information that is not yet publicly available, and is known only to a select group of people

informação privilegiada, informação interna

informação privilegiada, informação interna

Ex: The investigation revealed that several employees were trading on inside information.A investigação revelou que vários funcionários estavam negociando com **informações privilegiadas**.
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to face
[verbo]

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

enfrentar,  lidar com

enfrentar, lidar com

Ex: Right now , the organization is actively facing public scrutiny for its controversial decisions .No momento, a organização está ativamente **enfrentando** o escrutínio público por suas decisões controversas.
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allegation
[substantivo]

an assertion of fact made by one party in a legal proceeding, which is not yet proved

alegação, acusação

alegação, acusação

Ex: The journalist 's article focused on the allegations of corruption within the government .O artigo do jornalista focou nas **alegações** de corrupção dentro do governo.
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to hamper
[verbo]

to prevent something from moving or progressing

dificultar, atrapalhar

dificultar, atrapalhar

Ex: A sprained ankle can hamper your movement during physical activities .Um tornozelo torcido pode **dificultar** seu movimento durante atividades físicas.
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inquiry
[substantivo]

the process of seeking information or knowledge through investigation, exploration, or analysis

investigação, consulta

investigação, consulta

Ex: The police launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the accident .A polícia lançou uma **investigação** para determinar a causa do acidente.
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to issue
[verbo]

to make available for sale or distribution to the public

emitir, publicar

emitir, publicar

Ex: The artist decided to issue a limited edition of their artwork for collectors .O artista decidiu **lançar** uma edição limitada de sua obra para colecionadores.
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apology
[substantivo]

something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone

desculpa, arrependimento

desculpa, arrependimento

Ex: After realizing her mistake , she offered a sincere apology to her colleague .Depois de perceber seu erro, ela ofereceu um **pedido de desculpas** sincero ao colega.
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agreement
[substantivo]

a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people

acordo, contrato

acordo, contrato

Ex: The union and the company are in talks to reach a new labor agreement.O sindicato e a empresa estão em negociações para chegar a um novo **acordo** de trabalho.
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approval
[substantivo]

a formal agreement to something

aprovação, consentimento

aprovação, consentimento

Ex: Approval from the local authorities was necessary for the construction permit .A **aprovação** das autoridades locais era necessária para a licença de construção.
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to agree to a request, proposal, or demand

acceder a, consentir em

acceder a, consentir em

Ex: Despite initial hesitations , the principal eventually acceded to the students ' plea for additional extracurricular activities .Apesar das hesitações iniciais, o diretor acabou por **acceder ao** pedido dos alunos por atividades extracurriculares adicionais.
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to concur
[verbo]

to express agreement with a particular opinion, statement, action, etc.

concordar, estar de acordo

concordar, estar de acordo

Ex: As the negotiations progressed , the two parties found common ground and began to concur on key terms for the partnership .À medida que as negociações progrediam, as duas partes encontraram um terreno comum e começaram a **concordar** com os termos-chave para a parceria.
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to condone
[verbo]

to accept or forgive something that is commonly believed to be wrong

tolerar, perdoar

tolerar, perdoar

Ex: Failing to confront or address discriminatory remarks within a community may unintentionally condone such behavior .Deixar de confrontar ou abordar comentários discriminatórios dentro de uma comunidade pode **tolerar** involuntariamente tal comportamento.
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to reluctantly accept something without protest

aquiescer, conformar-se

aquiescer, conformar-se

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

to agree to something, such as a suggestion, request, etc.

assentir, consentir

assentir, consentir

Ex: The board of directors assented to the budget adjustments .O conselho de administração **consentiu** nos ajustes orçamentários.
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to comply
[verbo]

to act in accordance with rules, regulations, or requests

cumprir, obedecer

cumprir, obedecer

Ex: Last month , the construction team complied with the revised building codes .No mês passado, a equipe de construção **cumpriu** os códigos de construção revisados.
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to endorse
[verbo]

to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something

aprovar, apoiar

aprovar, apoiar

Ex: The organization endorsed the environmental initiative , promoting sustainable practices .A organização **endossou** a iniciativa ambiental, promovendo práticas sustentáveis.
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euphemism
[substantivo]

a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite

eufemismo, expressão suavizada

eufemismo, expressão suavizada

Ex: In polite conversation , people might use the euphemism ' restroom ' or ' bathroom ' instead of ' toilet ' to refer to a place where one can relieve themselves .Em uma conversa educada, as pessoas podem usar o **eufemismo** 'banheiro' ou 'casa de banho' em vez de 'toalete' para se referir a um lugar onde se pode aliviar.
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exchange
[substantivo]

the act of exchanging or trading one thing for another

troca, escambo

troca, escambo

Ex: The exchange of currency at the airport had a high fee .
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view
[substantivo]

a particular way of seeing or understanding something

ponto de vista, visão

ponto de vista, visão

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to expect
[verbo]

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

esperar, prever

esperar, prever

Ex: He expects a promotion after all his hard work this year .Ele **espera** uma promoção depois de todo o seu trabalho duro este ano.
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economically
[advérbio]

in a way that concerns money, trade, or financial matters

economicamente, do ponto de vista econômico

economicamente, do ponto de vista econômico

Ex: The policy is economically beneficial for small businesses .
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disadvantaged
[adjetivo]

(of a person or area) facing challenging circumstances, especially financially or socially

desfavorecido, carente

desfavorecido, carente

Ex: Growing up in a disadvantaged area , she faced limited opportunities for advancement .Crescendo em uma área **desfavorecida**, ela enfrentou oportunidades limitadas para avançar.
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ethnic cleansing
[substantivo]

the forced removal or elimination of a particular ethnic or religious group from a specific geographic area, often through violent means

limpeza étnica, purificação étnica

limpeza étnica, purificação étnica

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having less hair, particularly on the upper part of the head, often leading to baldness

Ex: The stress of the past year has left him looking thin on top.
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to let go
[verbo]

to dismiss someone from their job or employment, often due to poor performance or misconduct

demitir, despedir

demitir, despedir

Ex: She was let go after missing too many deadlines on important projects .Ela foi **demitida** depois de perder muitos prazos em projetos importantes.
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misinformation
[substantivo]

false or inaccurate information that is spread or communicated, often with the intention of deceiving or misleading others

desinformação, informação falsa

desinformação, informação falsa

Ex: The political campaign was accused of deliberately spreading misinformation to sway voters .A campanha política foi acusada de espalhar deliberadamente **desinformação** para influenciar os eleitores.
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pre-owned
[adjetivo]

previously owned or used by someone else before being sold or resold, often in reference to goods such as cars, electronics, or clothing

usado, de segunda mão

usado, de segunda mão

Ex: Many people choose to buy pre-owned furniture because it is more affordable and eco-friendly .Muitas pessoas optam por comprar móveis **usados** porque são mais acessíveis e ecológicos.
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restroom
[substantivo]

a room in a public place with a toilet in it

banheiro, toalete

banheiro, toalete

Ex: Public restrooms are usually marked with gender-specific signs .Os **banheiros públicos** geralmente são marcados com sinais específicos de gênero.
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spin doctor
[substantivo]

a person or group of people who are often employed by politicians, public figures, or the government in order to shape the public opinion in their favor

consultor de comunicação, manipulador de mídia

consultor de comunicação, manipulador de mídia

Ex: In the future , spin doctors may face increasing scrutiny as the public becomes more aware of the tactics used to shape narratives .No futuro, os **spin doctors** podem enfrentar um escrutínio crescente à medida que o público se torna mais consciente das táticas usadas para moldar narrativas.
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the use of language, behavior, or policies that are intended to avoid offense or discrimination towards certain groups of people

correção política, politicamente correto

correção política, politicamente correto

Ex: He was accused of lacking political correctness when he made a joke that offended several colleagues .Ele foi acusado de falta de **correção política** quando fez uma piada que ofendeu vários colegas.
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champagne socialist
[substantivo]

used to describe a person who advocates for socialist policies but is perceived to live a luxurious or privileged lifestyle

socialista de champanhe, socialista de salão

socialista de champanhe, socialista de salão

Ex: Some people see her as a champagne socialist because she talks about fairness and equality while living in a multimillion-dollar mansion.Algumas pessoas a veem como uma **socialista champanhe** porque ela fala sobre justiça e igualdade enquanto vive em uma mansão de vários milhões de dólares.
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hot potato
[substantivo]

a difficult or controversial issue or topic that is uncomfortable or risky to handle

batata quente, tema delicado

batata quente, tema delicado

Ex: The employee 's misconduct allegation turned into a hot potato for the HR department , requiring careful handling to avoid legal repercussions .A alegação de má conduta do funcionário tornou-se uma **batata quente** para o departamento de RH, exigindo manuseio cuidadoso para evitar repercussões legais.
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to express one's strong opinions or beliefs publicly and forcefully, often in a long and impassioned speech

Ex: Doget on your soapbox at the party ; it ’s not the right time for such a serious discussion .
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one's acquaintances who possess great influence and are willing to help one get out of trouble or achieve what one desires

Ex: The entrepreneur's friends in high places helped her secure funding for her startup and launch it successfully.
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to officially give permission for a specific action, process, etc.

autorizar, aprovar

autorizar, aprovar

Ex: Banks often require customers to authorize certain transactions through a signature or other verification methods .Os bancos frequentemente exigem que os clientes **autorizem** certas transações através de uma assinatura ou outros métodos de verificação.
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to engage in activities or behaviors that are intended to gain or maintain power or advantage within a group or organization

Ex: The CEO plays politics with the investors to ensure his position is secure .
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to advance in one's career or social status by using unfair or dishonest methods, often while competing with others who have similar goals

Ex: As a junior employee , she climbing the greasy pole would require much more than just doing her job well .
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