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Livro Interchange - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 13

Aqui, você encontrará o vocabulário da Unidade 13 no livro do curso Interchange Upper-Intermediate, como "flare", "assumption", "baffle", etc.

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pet peeve
[substantivo]

something that annoys or bothers someone on a personal levelsomething that annoys or bothers someone on a personal level

aborrecimento, incômodo pessoal

aborrecimento, incômodo pessoal

Ex: A pet peeve of mine is drivers who do n’t use turn signals .Um **aborrecimento** meu são os motoristas que não usam piscas.
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to do something that makes someone extremely upset, annoyed, or angry

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site next door is enough to drive anyone to madness.
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to push
[verbo]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

empurrar, pressionar

empurrar, pressionar

Ex: They pushed the heavy box across the room .Eles **empurraram** a caixa pesada pelo quarto.
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to stop or pause a process, activity, etc. temporarily

interromper, parar

interromper, parar

Ex: They are interrupting the game to fix a technical issue .Eles estão **interrompendo** o jogo para consertar um problema técnico.
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to argue
[verbo]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

discutir, brigar

discutir, brigar

Ex: She argues with her classmates about the best football team.Ela **discute** com seus colegas de classe sobre o melhor time de futebol.
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to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

criticar, censurar

criticar, censurar

Ex: It 's unfair to criticize someone without understanding the challenges they face .É injusto **criticar** alguém sem entender os desafios que enfrenta.
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constantly
[advérbio]

in a way that continues without any pause

constantemente,  continuamente

constantemente, continuamente

Ex: The street was constantly busy with pedestrians and traffic .A rua estava **constantemente** movimentada com pedestres e tráfego.
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to cut
[verbo]

(of lines) to cross one another

cortar, cruzar

cortar, cruzar

Ex: The path of the comet cuts the trajectory of the asteroid , resulting in a close encounter .A trajetória do cometa **corta** a do asteroide, resultando em um encontro próximo.
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line
[substantivo]

a row of people or things behind each other or next to each other

linha, fila

linha, fila

Ex: There was a long line of customers waiting to buy tickets .Havia uma longa **fila** de clientes esperando para comprar ingressos.
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certain
[adjetivo]

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

certo, seguro

certo, seguro

Ex: She was certain that she left her keys on the table .Ela estava **certa** de que tinha deixado as chaves em cima da mesa.
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possible
[adjetivo]

able to exist, happen, or be done

possível, factível

possível, factível

Ex: To achieve the best possible result , we need to work together .Para alcançar o melhor resultado **possível**, precisamos trabalhar juntos.
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cafeteria
[substantivo]

a restaurant, typically in colleges, hospitals, etc. where you choose and pay for your meal before carrying it to a table

cantina, refeitório

cantina, refeitório

Ex: We usually have lunch in the school cafeteria.Geralmente almoçamos na **cantina** da escola.
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groom
[substantivo]

a man who is getting married

noivo, prometido

noivo, prometido

Ex: After the wedding ceremony , the groom thanked everyone for their love and support .Após a cerimônia de casamento, o **noivo** agradeceu a todos pelo amor e apoio.
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to soak
[verbo]

to make someone or something extremely wet

ensopar, encharcar

ensopar, encharcar

Ex: She accidentally spilled her drink , soaking the tablecloth and everything on it .Ela derramou acidentalmente sua bebida, **encharcando** a toalha de mesa e tudo sobre ela.
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nuts
[adjetivo]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

louco, maluco

louco, maluco

Ex: People thought he was nuts for living alone in the woods .As pessoas achavam que ele era **louco** por viver sozinho na floresta.
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to fight
[verbo]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

lutar, batalhar

lutar, batalhar

Ex: The gang members fought in the street , causing chaos .Os membros da gangue **brigaram** na rua, causando caos.
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permission
[substantivo]

the action of allowing someone to do a particular thing or letting something happen, particularly in an official way

permissão, autorização

permissão, autorização

Ex: Visitors must obtain permission from the landowner before entering private property .Os visitantes devem obter **permissão** do proprietário antes de entrar em propriedade privada.
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nephew
[substantivo]

our sister or brother's son, or the son of our husband or wife's siblings

sobrinho, filho do nosso irmão ou irmã

sobrinho, filho do nosso irmão ou irmã

Ex: The proud uncle held his newborn nephew in his arms .O tio orgulhoso segurava seu **sobrinho** recém-nascido em seus braços.
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inconsiderate
[adjetivo]

(of a person) lacking or having no respect or regard for others' feelings or rights

inconsiderado, pouco atencioso

inconsiderado, pouco atencioso

Ex: It was inconsiderate of him to forget her birthday without even sending a card .Foi **desconsiderado** da parte dele esquecer o aniversário dela sem nem enviar um cartão.
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mad
[adjetivo]

feeling very angry or displeased

bravo, furioso

bravo, furioso

Ex: She was mad at the dishonesty of her colleague .Ela estava **furiosa** com a desonestidade do colega.
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mess
[substantivo]

a state of disorder, untidiness, or confusion

bagunça, confusão

bagunça, confusão

Ex: He felt like his life was a mess after losing his job .Ele sentiu que sua vida era uma **bagunça** depois de perder o emprego.
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reaction
[substantivo]

an action, thought, or feeling in response to something that has happened

reação, resposta

reação, resposta

Ex: The movie 's unexpected ending provoked strong reactions from viewers .O final inesperado do filme provocou fortes **reações** nos espectadores.
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assumption
[substantivo]

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

suposição, hipótese

suposição, hipótese

Ex: The decision relied on the assumption that funding would be approved.A decisão baseou-se na **suposição** de que o financiamento seria aprovado.
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criticism
[substantivo]

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

crítica,  censura

crítica, censura

Ex: The manager ’s criticism pushed the team to perform better next time .As **críticas** do gerente impulsionaram a equipe a performar melhor da próxima vez.
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to demand
[verbo]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

exigir, demandar

exigir, demandar

Ex: The union members are planning to demand changes in the company 's policies during the upcoming meeting with management .Os membros do sindicato estão planejando **exigir** mudanças nas políticas da empresa durante a próxima reunião com a gerência.
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excuse
[substantivo]

a reason given to explain one's careless, offensive, or wrong behavior or action

desculpa, pretexto

desculpa, pretexto

Ex: His excuse for not completing the project on time was unconvincing , and he was asked to redo it .A sua **desculpa** por não completar o projeto a tempo não foi convincente, e ele foi solicitado a refazê-lo.
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prediction
[substantivo]

the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

previsão,  prognóstico

previsão, prognóstico

Ex: Her bold prediction about the stock market shocked the financial community .Sua ousada **previsão** sobre o mercado de ações chocou a comunidade financeira.
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suggestion
[substantivo]

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

sugestão,  proposta

sugestão, proposta

Ex: I appreciate your suggestion to try meditation as a stress-relief technique .Agradeço a sua **sugestão** de experimentar a meditação como técnica de alívio do estresse.
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suspicion
[substantivo]

a feeling of doubt or mistrust towards someone or something, often without concrete evidence or proof

suspeita,  desconfiança

suspeita, desconfiança

Ex: The community was filled with suspicion about the new mayor ’s intentions .A comunidade estava cheia de **desconfiança** sobre as intenções do novo prefeito.
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warning
[substantivo]

a message or sign given to someone to indicate that something dangerous, harmful, or undesirable may happen

aviso,  alerta

aviso, alerta

Ex: The warning lights on the dashboard indicated a potential problem with the engine.As luzes de **aviso** no painel indicavam um problema potencial com o motor.
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selfish
[adjetivo]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

egoísta, egocêntrico

egoísta, egocêntrico

Ex: The selfish politician prioritized their own agenda over the needs of their constituents .O político **egoísta** priorizou sua própria agenda em vez das necessidades de seus eleitores.
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to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

terminar, acabar

terminar, acabar

Ex: He found it hard to break up with her , but he knew it was the right decision .Ele achou difícil **terminar** com ela, mas sabia que era a decisão certa.
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to bet
[verbo]

to risk money on the result of a coming event by trying to predict it

apostar, jogar

apostar, jogar

Ex: Last week , the group bet on the roulette wheel at the casino .Na semana passada, o grupo **apostou** na roleta do cassino.
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to blame
[verbo]

to say or feel that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or problem

culpar, acusar

culpar, acusar

Ex: Rather than taking responsibility , he tried to blame external factors for his own shortcomings .Em vez de assumir a responsabilidade, ele tentou **culpar** fatores externos por suas próprias deficiências.
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to pretend
[verbo]

to act in a specific way in order to make others believe that something is the case when actually it is not so

fingir, simular

fingir, simular

Ex: The spy pretended to be a tourist while gathering information in a foreign country .O espião **fingiu** ser um turista enquanto coletava informações em um país estrangeiro.
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haircut
[substantivo]

a particular style or shape in which someone's hair is cut

corte de cabelo, penteado

corte de cabelo, penteado

Ex: I ’m thinking about getting a haircut for the summer , something lighter .Estou pensando em fazer um **corte de cabelo** para o verão, algo mais leve.
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previously
[advérbio]

before the present moment or a specific time

anteriormente, previamente

anteriormente, previamente

Ex: The project had been proposed and discussed previously by the team , but no concrete plans were made .O projeto havia sido proposto e discutido **anteriormente** pela equipe, mas nenhum plano concreto foi feito.
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tricky
[adjetivo]

difficult to do or handle and requiring skill or caution

complicado, difícil

complicado, difícil

Ex: Figuring out the tricky instructions for assembling furniture can be frustrating without the right tools and expertise .Descobrir as instruções **complicadas** para montar móveis pode ser frustrante sem as ferramentas certas e expertise.
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to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The historic event took place centuries ago.
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mysterious
[adjetivo]

difficult or impossible to comprehend or explain

misterioso, enigmático

misterioso, enigmático

Ex: The old book had a mysterious aura that intrigued the reader .O livro antigo tinha uma aura **misteriosa** que intrigava o leitor.
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trumpet
[substantivo]

a musical instrument with a curved metal tube and one wide end, which is played by blowing into it while pressing and releasing its three buttons

trompete, corneta

trompete, corneta

Ex: She took private lessons to improve her embouchure and breath control on the trumpet.Ela teve aulas particulares para melhorar seu embocadura e controle de respiração no **trompete**.
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phenomenon
[substantivo]

an observable fact, event, or situation, often unusual or not yet fully explained

fenômeno, fato observável

fenômeno, fato observável

Ex: Earthquakes are a natural phenomenon studied by geologists.
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fear
[substantivo]

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

medo, temor

medo, temor

Ex: His fear of public speaking caused him to avoid presentations and speeches .O seu **medo** de falar em público fez com que ele evitasse apresentações e discursos.
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fascination
[substantivo]

the state of having great interest in something or someone

fascinação

fascinação

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announcement
[substantivo]

an official or public statement that contains information about something, particularly a present or future occurrence

anúncio, comunicado

anúncio, comunicado

Ex: The announcement of the winner was met with applause .O **anúncio** do vencedor foi recebido com aplausos.
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to involve
[verbo]

to contain or include something as a necessary part

envolver, implicar

envolver, implicar

Ex: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph .O teste **envolverá** responder a perguntas sobre uma fotografia.
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flare
[substantivo]

a sudden, brief burst of increased brightness observed from the sun's surface, usually accompanied by a burst of energy and radiation

chama, erupção

chama, erupção

Ex: Astronomers studied the flare to understand solar activity .Os astrônomos estudaram **o clarão** para entender a atividade solar.
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to baffle
[verbo]

to confuse someone by making something difficult to understand or explain

desconcertar, confundir

desconcertar, confundir

Ex: The cryptic message left by the suspect baffled the detectives .A mensagem enigmática deixada pelo suspeito **desconcertou** os detetives.
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high-pitched
[adjetivo]

having a sound that is of a higher frequency or tone than usual

agudo, estridente

agudo, estridente

Ex: The alarm emitted a high-pitched sound that was impossible to ignore , ensuring everyone evacuated the building safely .O alarme emitiu um som **agudo** que era impossível ignorar, garantindo que todos evacuassem o prédio com segurança.
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flute
[substantivo]

a tube-like musical instrument that is played by blowing over a hole while covering and uncovering its other holes

flauta, flauta transversal

flauta, flauta transversal

Ex: He took flute lessons to improve his breath control and technique , aiming to become a professional musician .Ele fez aulas de **flauta** para melhorar seu controle de respiração e técnica, com o objetivo de se tornar um músico profissional.
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squealing
[adjetivo]

creating or having a high-pitched and usually loud noise that is typically caused by friction or pressure

estridente, agudo

estridente, agudo

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inspector
[substantivo]

a police officer holding an intermediate rank

inspetor, oficial de polícia

inspetor, oficial de polícia

Ex: The inspector questioned witnesses at the scene .
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resident
[substantivo]

a person who lives in a particular place, usually on a long-term basis

residente, habitante

residente, habitante

Ex: The community center hosts events and activities for residents of all ages .O centro comunitário organiza eventos e atividades para os **residentes** de todas as idades.
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