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Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 2 - Lição 24

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epidemic
epidemic
[adjetivo]

describing a disease or condition that spreads rapidly and affects a large number of people within a specific area or community during a particular period

epidêmico, endêmico

epidêmico, endêmico

Ex: An epidemic outbreak of chickenpox affected most children in the town. 
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pandemic
pandemic
[adjetivo]

(of a disease) spreading rapidly and affecting many people across the world

pandêmico, de pandemia

pandêmico, de pandemia

Ex: The SARS outbreak in 2003 was contained before it became a pandemic public health crisis. 
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epidermis
epidermis
[substantivo]

(anatomy) the outer layer of the skin that overlays the dermis

epiderme, camada externa da pele

epiderme, camada externa da pele

Ex: The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin that provides a protective barrier for the body. 
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epizootic
epizootic
[adjetivo]

referring to a widespread outbreak of disease among animals in a region or population

epizoótico, relativo a uma epizootia

epizoótico, relativo a uma epizootia

Ex: Scientists are monitoring for potential epizootic avian influenza viruses that could spread rapidly between wild bird populations. 
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interim
interim
[adjetivo]

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

interino, provisório

interino, provisório

Ex: An interim report was submitted to provide preliminary findings before the full research study was complete. 
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to interject

to insert a comment, remark, or question abruptly into a conversation

interpor, interromper

interpor, interromper

Ex: He interjected a sarcastic remark that broke the tension. 
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interlocutor
interlocutor
[substantivo]

someone who takes an active verbal role in exchanging views as part of a multi-party discussion, conversation, or interview

interlocutor, participante ativo em uma conversa

interlocutor, participante ativo em uma conversa

Ex: In many Platonic dialogues, Socrates acts as the main interlocutor, engaging others in philosophical discussion. 
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interloper
interloper
[substantivo]

a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or do not belong

intruso, penetra

intruso, penetra

Ex: The locals saw the tourist as an interloper in their quiet village. 
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interlude
interlude
[substantivo]

a short interval between parts of a play, movie, etc.

interlúdio, intervalo

interlúdio, intervalo

Ex: During the interlude, the stage was rearranged for the second act. 
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to intermediate

to act as an agent between two parties in order to help resolve a problem or bring about an agreement

intermediar, atuar como intermediário

intermediar, atuar como intermediário

Ex: Union leaders and company executives agreed to intermediate during contract negotiations to help reach a compromise. 
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intermission
intermission
[substantivo]

a temporary suspension in an ongoing activity before it resumes once more

intermissão, pausa

intermissão, pausa

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peccable
peccable
[adjetivo]

having the capability or tendency to err, sin or display weaknesses due to imperfect human nature

falível, pecador

falível, pecador

Ex: Theologians argued humans are peccable creatures needing forgiveness and redemption. 
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peccadillo
peccadillo
[substantivo]

a small excusable offense or mistake

pecadilho, pequena falta

pecadilho, pequena falta

Ex: Forgetting an anniversary is a peccadillo, not a relationship-ending crime. 
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peccant
peccant
[adjetivo]

likely to commit faults, errors, or sins

propenso a falhas, pecaminoso

propenso a falhas, pecaminoso

Ex: Poor management practices left the system peccant to waste and inefficiency. 
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vestige
vestige
[substantivo]

a minor remaining part or trace of something that is no longer present in full

vestígio, traço

vestígio, traço

Ex: Archaeologists studied the vestiges of pottery and tools to learn about ancient civilizations. 
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vestigial
vestigial
[adjetivo]

(of body parts) not as developed as it used to be in earlier relatives

vestigial, rudimentar

vestigial, rudimentar

Ex: Whales have tiny vestigial hind legs buried deep in their bodies, remnants of when their ancient ancestors lived on land. 
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to err
to err
[verbo]

to be at fault or make mistakes, especially in one's thinking, judgment, or actions

errar, cometer um erro

errar, cometer um erro

Ex: While erring occasionally is forgivable, persistent or consequential erring may require accountability. 
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erroneous
erroneous
[adjetivo]

mistaken or inaccurate due to flaws in reasoning, evidence, or factual support

errôneo, incorreto

errôneo, incorreto

Ex: The report contained several erroneous conclusions based on faulty data. 
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errant
errant
[adjetivo]

deviating from proper behavior, rules, or the expected path

errante, desviado

errante, desviado

Ex: The errant knight ventured beyond the kingdom's borders without his sovereign's blessing. 
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erratic
erratic
[adjetivo]

having a strong potential for sudden variations or fluctuations that cannot be predicted

imprevisível, errático

imprevisível, errático

Ex: His erratic behavior at the meeting made everyone uncomfortable. 
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