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Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 2 - Lição 8

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to expostulate

to strongly argue, disapprove, or disagree with someone or something

repreender, protestar energicamente

repreender, protestar energicamente

Ex: Tomorrow , I will expostulate with my landlord about the sudden increase in rent .Amanhã, vou **protestar** com o meu senhorio sobre o aumento repentino do aluguel.
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exposure
exposure
[substantivo]

the condition of being unprotected from harm, danger, or adverse conditions

exposição, vulnerabilidade

exposição, vulnerabilidade

Ex: Financial exposure arises when investments are risky .A **exposição** financeira surge quando os investimentos são arriscados.
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to expound
to expound
[verbo]

to give an explanation of something by talking about it in great detail

expor, explicar detalhadamente

expor, explicar detalhadamente

Ex: The author expounds the main themes of the book through the characters ' experiences .O autor **expõe** os principais temas do livro através das experiências dos personagens.
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precipice
precipice
[substantivo]

a steep cliff or edge of a rock face, often with a significant drop

precipício

precipício

Ex: He felt a thrill standing at the precipice of the towering rock face .Ele sentiu uma emoção ao ficar de pé no **precipício** da imponente face rochosa.
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precipitant
precipitant
[adjetivo]

happening more quickly than normal circumstances, especially without required preparation

precipitado

precipitado

Ex: Eyewitnesses said the shooting seemed to be a precipitant reaction rather than premeditated.Testemunhas disseram que o tiroteio parecia ser uma reação **precipitada** em vez de premeditada.
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precipitous
precipitous
[adjetivo]

being made or carried out in a hurrying way that lacked thoughtful consideration

precipitado, apressado

precipitado, apressado

Ex: His precipitous resignation appeared to be an ill-advised move made without fully thinking it through .Sua renúncia **precipitada** parecia ser uma jogada mal aconselhada feita sem pensar completamente.
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theoretical
theoretical
[adjetivo]

relating to or based on theory or logical reasoning rather than practical experience or application

teórico, abstrato

teórico, abstrato

Ex: Theoretical physics explores the fundamental laws governing the universe .A física **teórica** explora as leis fundamentais que governam o universo.
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theorist
theorist
[substantivo]

someone who formulates general principles to explain specific events or phenomena

teórico,  teórica

teórico, teórica

Ex: As a literary theorist, she analyzed various narratives and explored the underlying structures and themes within them .Como **teórica** literária, ela analisou várias narrativas e explorou as estruturas e temas subjacentes nelas.
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to theorize

to express various scenarios about something without necessarily basing it on evidence or facts

teorizar, especular

teorizar, especular

Ex: They theorized for hours but could n’t agree on a single explanation .Eles **teorizaram** por horas, mas não conseguiram concordar com uma única explicação.
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thesis
thesis
[substantivo]

a statement that someone presents as a topic to be argued or examined

tese, proposição

tese, proposição

Ex: The scientist proposed the thesis that the presence of a certain enzyme is correlated with the development of the disease .O cientista propôs a **tese** de que a presença de uma determinada enzima está correlacionada com o desenvolvimento da doença.
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ironic
ironic
[adjetivo]

using statements that mean the opposite of what is stated, often to convey criticism or humor through an implied second meaning

irônico, satírico

irônico, satírico

Ex: Literary journals publish poetry and essays appreciated for their subtle , often ironic explorations of the human condition .Revistas literárias publicam poesia e ensaios apreciados por suas explorações sutis, muitas vezes **irônicas** da condição humana.
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irony
irony
[substantivo]

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

ironia

ironia

Ex: Through irony, she pointed out the flaws in their logic without directly insulting them .Através da **ironia**, ela apontou as falhas em sua lógica sem insultá-los diretamente.
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to botanize

to study or collect plants in a scientific or systematic manner, often in their natural environments

botanizar, estudar plantas

botanizar, estudar plantas

Ex: She had botanized in various ecosystems before specializing in coastal plant communities .Ela havia **botanizado** em vários ecossistemas antes de se especializar em comunidades de plantas costeiras.
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botany
botany
[substantivo]

the scientific study of plants, their structure, genetics, classification, etc.

botânica

botânica

Ex: The university offers a degree in botany with specializations in various plant sciences .A universidade oferece um diploma em **botânica** com especializações em várias ciências das plantas.
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to entreat
to entreat
[verbo]

to ask someone in an emotional or urgent way to do something

suplicar, implorar

suplicar, implorar

Ex: The citizens entreated the mayor to improve the city 's transportation system .Os cidadãos **suplicaram** ao prefeito que melhorasse o sistema de transporte da cidade.
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entreaty
entreaty
[substantivo]

a request made with sincerity or desperation

súplica, rogo

súplica, rogo

Ex: His entreaty was filled with emotion and fear .**Seu apelo** estava cheio de emoção e medo.
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inborn
inborn
[adjetivo]

referring to traits that are present from birth and are influenced by genetic inheritance, such as medical conditions or physical features

inato, congênito

inato, congênito

Ex: Researchers tried to determine if certain medical conditions had an inborn or environmental cause .Os pesquisadores tentaram determinar se certas condições médicas tinham uma causa **inata** ou ambiental.
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inbred
inbred
[adjetivo]

born or developed as a result of reproduction between closely related members within a group of animals, plants, or people

consanguíneo, resultado de reprodução entre membros intimamente relacionados

consanguíneo, resultado de reprodução entre membros intimamente relacionados

Ex: Inbred animals often exhibit reduced fertility and survival rates .Animais **endogâmicos** frequentemente exibem taxas de fertilidade e sobrevivência reduzidas.
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nebula
nebula
[substantivo]

a faint, cloudy spot on the cornea of the eye

Ex: The ophthalmologist examined the nebula under a slit lamp .
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nebulous
nebulous
[adjetivo]

relating to or resembling a vast cloud of dust and gas in space

nebuloso, nublado

nebuloso, nublado

Ex: The nebulous appearance of the galaxy was breathtaking through the lens .A aparência **nebulosa** da galáxia era de tirar o fôlego através da lente.
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