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Livro Insight - Intermediário - Unidade 8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "worthwhile", "dead-end", "glamorous", etc.

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highly
[advérbio]

in a favorable or approving manner

altamente, extremamente

altamente, extremamente

Ex: The new policy has been highly welcomed by environmental groups .A nova política foi **muito** bem recebida por grupos ambientais.
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skilled
[adjetivo]

having the necessary experience or knowledge to perform well in a particular field

habilidoso, experiente

habilidoso, experiente

Ex: The skilled chef creates culinary masterpieces that delight the palate .O chef **habilidoso** cria obras-primas culinárias que deleitam o paladar.
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to fly
[verbo]

to move or travel through the air

voar

voar

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes must fly through them all the time .Olhe para as nuvens; os aviões devem **voar** através delas o tempo todo.
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repetitive
[adjetivo]

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

repetitivo, monótono

repetitivo, monótono

Ex: The exercise routine was effective , but its repetitive nature made it hard to stick to over time .A rotina de exercícios foi eficaz, mas a sua natureza **repetitiva** tornou difícil mantê-la ao longo do tempo.
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dead-end
[adjetivo]

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

sem saída, sem futuro

sem saída, sem futuro

Ex: The detective was frustrated after following another dead-end lead .O detetive ficou frustrado depois de seguir outra pista **sem saída**.
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to vary
[verbo]

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

variar, modificar

variar, modificar

Ex: The musician varies the tempo and dynamics in his compositions , adding interest and emotion to the music .O músico **varia** o tempo e a dinâmica em suas composições, adicionando interesse e emoção à música.
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stressful
[adjetivo]

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

estressante, angustiante

estressante, angustiante

Ex: The job interview was a stressful experience for him .A entrevista de emprego foi uma experiência **estressante** para ele.
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worthwhile
[adjetivo]

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or importance

valioso, que vale a pena

valioso, que vale a pena

Ex: The meeting was worthwhile, as it led to a valuable collaboration .A reunião foi **valiosa**, pois levou a uma colaboração valiosa.
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challenging
[adjetivo]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

desafiador, difícil

desafiador, difícil

Ex: Completing the obstacle course was challenging, pushing participants to their physical limits.Completar a pista de obstáculos foi **desafiador**, levando os participantes aos seus limites físicos.
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to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

Ex: He did n’t accept the invitation since he had too much on his plate.
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to start to do an activity, often in a way that is encouraging to others

Ex: The manager ensured progress getting the ball rolling early .
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to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

Ex: After a busy day at work, he likes to put his feet up with a cup of tea.
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to put someone in a difficult or challenging situation without providing any help or guidance

Ex: He thrived after being thrown in at the deep end with little experience.
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to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: The mentor taught him the ropes of public speaking.
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to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

Ex: The doctor rose to the challenge and saved the patient’s life.
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bottom line
[substantivo]

the most important factor in an argument or a discussion that brings it to an end

o essencial, o ponto crucial

o essencial, o ponto crucial

Ex: I understand your concerns , but the bottom line is that this is the best course of action .Eu entendo suas preocupações, mas **o ponto principal** é que este é o melhor curso de ação.
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gender-neutral
[adjetivo]

not exclusive to any particular gender and suitable for people of all gender identities

neutro em termos de gênero, adequado para todas as identidades de gênero

neutro em termos de gênero, adequado para todas as identidades de gênero

Ex: The fashion industry is embracing gender-neutral clothing lines that cater to individuals who prefer styles that are not traditionally associated with a specific gender .A indústria da moda está abraçando linhas de roupas **neutras em termos de gênero** que atendem a indivíduos que preferem estilos que não são tradicionalmente associados a um gênero específico.
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firefighter
[substantivo]

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

bombeiro, socorrista

bombeiro, socorrista

Ex: The community honored the firefighters for their bravery and dedication during a wildfire .A comunidade homenageou os **bombeiros** por sua bravura e dedicação durante um incêndio florestal.
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fireman
[substantivo]

a man who works for a fire department and puts out fires

bombeiro, socorrista

bombeiro, socorrista

Ex: A retired fireman shared his experiences with students .Um **bombeiro** aposentado compartilhou suas experiências com os alunos.
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head teacher
[substantivo]

the leader of a school, responsible for managing and guiding the school

diretor de escola, reitor

diretor de escola, reitor

Ex: The head teacher's innovative approach to education earned the school national recognition .A abordagem inovadora do **diretor da escola** à educação rendeu à escola o reconhecimento nacional.
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headmaster
[substantivo]

a person, typically a man, who is in charge of a school

diretor, reitor

diretor, reitor

Ex: The headmaster implemented new policies to improve academic standards .O **diretor** implementou novas políticas para melhorar os padrões acadêmicos.
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police officer
[substantivo]

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

agente de polícia, policial

agente de polícia, policial

Ex: With a flashlight in hand , the police officer searched for clues at the crime scene .Com uma lanterna na mão, o **policial** procurou por pistas na cena do crime.
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policewoman
[substantivo]

a woman whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

mulher policial, policial feminina

mulher policial, policial feminina

Ex: As a policewoman, she often works long hours but finds fulfillment in making a positive impact on society .Como **policial**, ela frequentemente trabalha longas horas, mas encontra realização em causar um impacto positivo na sociedade.
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postman
[substantivo]

a person, often a man, who is employed to deliver mail and packages to people's homes or other locations

carteiro, entregador de correio

carteiro, entregador de correio

Ex: After the rainstorm , the postman continued his rounds despite the wet conditions .Depois da tempestade, o **carteiro** continuou sua rota apesar das condições úmidas.
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shop assistant
[substantivo]

someone whose job is to serve or help customers in a shop

assistente de loja, vendedor

assistente de loja, vendedor

Ex: The shop assistant offered to wrap the purchase as a complimentary service .O **vendedor** ofereceu-se para embrulhar a compra como um serviço complementar.
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salesman
[substantivo]

a person, often a man, whose job is to sell products or services to customers

vendedor, comercial

vendedor, comercial

Ex: Salesmen are often rewarded with bonuses based on their sales performance .Os **vendedores** são frequentemente recompensados com bônus com base em seu desempenho de vendas.
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spokesperson
[substantivo]

a person who speaks formally for an organization, government, etc.

porta-voz, representante

porta-voz, representante

Ex: The spokesperson denied any involvement of the company in the allegations .O **porta-voz** negou qualquer envolvimento da empresa nas alegações.
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spokesman
[substantivo]

a person, often a man, who is appointed or elected to speak on behalf of a group or organization

porta-voz, representante

porta-voz, representante

Ex: The spokesman denied the rumors circulating about the company ’s future .O **porta-voz** negou os rumores que circulam sobre o futuro da empresa.
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athlete
[substantivo]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

atleta, esportista

atleta, esportista

Ex: The young athlete aspired to represent her country in the Olympics .O jovem **atleta** aspirava representar o seu país nas Olimpíadas.
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sportswoman
[substantivo]

a woman who engages in sports or athletic activities

esportista, atleta feminina

esportista, atleta feminina

Ex: The sportswoman was celebrated for her dedication and hard work in training .A **esportista** foi celebrada por sua dedicação e trabalho duro no treinamento.
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flight attendant
[substantivo]

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

comissário de bordo, aeromoça

comissário de bordo, aeromoça

Ex: She underwent extensive training to become a flight attendant, learning emergency procedures and customer service skills .Ela passou por um treinamento extensivo para se tornar **comissária de bordo**, aprendendo procedimentos de emergência e habilidades de atendimento ao cliente.
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stewardess
[substantivo]

a woman who works on an airplane, assisting passengers and ensuring their safety and comfort during the flight

aeromoça, comissária de bordo

aeromoça, comissária de bordo

Ex: She worked as a stewardess for over ten years before transitioning to a managerial role .Ela trabalhou como **aeromoça** por mais de dez anos antes de fazer a transição para um cargo gerencial.
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actor
[substantivo]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

ator, intérprete

ator, intérprete

Ex: The talented actor effortlessly portrayed a wide range of characters , from a hero to a villain .O **ator** talentoso retratou sem esforço uma ampla gama de personagens, de um herói a um vilão.
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glamorous
[adjetivo]

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

glamoroso, elegante

glamoroso, elegante

Ex: His glamorous sports car turned heads as he drove through the city streets .Seu carro esportivo **glamouroso** chamou a atenção enquanto ele dirigia pelas ruas da cidade.
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actress
[substantivo]

a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

atriz, artista

atriz, artista

Ex: The young actress received an award for her outstanding performance .A jovem **atriz** recebeu um prêmio por sua performance excepcional.
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