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Livro Interchange - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 13

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 13 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "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 .
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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 administração.
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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 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]

a fact, event, or situation that is observed, especially one that is unusual or not fully understood

fenômeno, manifestação

fenômeno, manifestação

Ex: Earthquakes are natural phenomena that scientists continuously study.Os terremotos são **fenômenos** naturais que os cientistas estudam continuamente.
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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: Inspector Johnson was commended for his diligent work in uncovering corruption within the department.O **inspetor** Johnson foi elogiado por seu trabalho diligente em descobrir a corrupção dentro do departamento.
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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 .
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