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Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 2 - Lição 17

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cataclysm
[substantivo]

a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system

cataclismo, catástrofe

cataclismo, catástrofe

Ex: The earthquake was cataclysm that reshaped the landscape and devastated the city .
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catalyst
[substantivo]

a person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions

catalisador, fator de mudança

catalisador, fator de mudança

Ex: The discovery of the artifact served as catalyst for renewed archaeological exploration .
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catapult
[substantivo]

a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

catapulta, baluarte

catapulta, baluarte

Ex: Modern historians study the mechanics and design of catapults to better understand siege warfare technologies of the past .
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cataract
[substantivo]

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

catarata, cachoeira

catarata, cachoeira

Ex: The series of cataracts blocked further upstream travel along this stretch of river .
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sphericity
[substantivo]

the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object

esfericidade, esfericidade geométrica

esfericidade, esfericidade geométrica

Ex: sphericity enables ball bearings to roll smoothly with minimal friction , increasing their lifetime in mechanical systems .
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spheroid
[substantivo]

(geometry) a round 3D shape like a ball that is slightly flattened at the top and bottom points

esferoide, esferoide oblato

esferoide, esferoide oblato

Ex: Molten glass is spun at high speeds to form finely detailed spheroids with uses as laboratory vessels or decorative art pieces .
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spherometer
[substantivo]

a measuring tool used to determine the roundness of a curved surface

esferômetro, esferômetro de medição

esferômetro, esferômetro de medição

Ex: Opticians check the curve of contact lenses with spherometer to ensure the proper prescription sphere is matched .
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emigrant
[substantivo]

someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently

emigrante, emigrador

emigrante, emigrador

Ex: He shared his experiences as emigrant in his memoir .
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to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

emigrar, emigrar-se

emigrar, emigrar-se

Ex: In the 19th century , large numbers of Europeans chose emigrate to the United States in pursuit of a brighter future .
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to perturb
[verbo]

to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy

perturbar, desconcertar

perturbar, desconcertar

Ex: The unsettling perturbed the readers , raising concerns about the safety of their community .
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perturbation
[substantivo]

a disruption or disturbance of a normal state of mind or emotions

perturbação, desvio

perturbação, desvio

Ex: Financial worries were a perturbation to their otherwise calm peace of mind .
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to baste
[verbo]

to temporarily stitch two pieces of fabric together with long, loose stitches that can later be easily removed

bastar, montar

bastar, montar

Ex: Before making any adjustments , basted the fabric to check if it would fit properly .
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bastion
[substantivo]

a fortified structure extending from a wall, typically angled, for defensive purposes

bastião, bastião fortificado

bastião, bastião fortificado

Ex: Arrow slits in bastions allowed defenders to fire upon attackers gathering at the base of the fortifications .
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prodigal
[substantivo]

someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully

desperdiçador, prodigal

desperdiçador, prodigal

Ex: prodigals, they wasted no time lavishing their windfall on frivolous pleasures that would n't last .
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prodigious
[adjetivo]

impressively great in amount or degree

prodigioso, enorme

prodigioso, enorme

Ex: The novel is prodigious work , spanning over a thousand pages .
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prodigy
[substantivo]

a remarkable example of a particular quality, skill, or achievement

prodigioso, maravilha

prodigioso, maravilha

Ex: That engine 's power output proved prodigy of modern engineering design .
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lawgiver
[substantivo]

an individual, often a leader or authority figure, who possesses the power to create laws, particularly not directly elected by the people

legislador, legisladora

legislador, legisladora

Ex: Traditional societies retain respect for elders as lawgivers whose rulings reflect accumulated community wisdom rather than majority will .
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lawmaker
[substantivo]

someone who can write or approve a law as a member of a legislative body, usually elected by people

legislador, fiscalizador

legislador, fiscalizador

Ex: Corruption scandals ultimately brought down several lawmakers who had betrayed the public trust .
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