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Livro Insight - Intermediário - Unidade 8 - 8D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8D in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "boycott", "conflict", "discrimination", etc.

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discrimination
[substantivo]

the practice of treating a person or different categories of people less fairly than others

discriminação, segregação

discriminação, segregação

Ex: She spoke out against discrimination after witnessing unfair treatment of her colleagues .Ela falou contra a **discriminação** depois de testemunhar o tratamento injusto de seus colegas.
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struggle
[substantivo]

a great effort to fight back or break free

luta, esforço

luta, esforço

Ex: The young bird 's struggle to fly for the first time was both inspiring and heartwarming .A **luta** do pássaro jovem para voar pela primeira vez foi inspiradora e comovente.
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to boycott
[verbo]

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

boicotar, participar num boicote

boicotar, participar num boicote

Ex: The school boycotted the exam because of unfair grading policies .A escola **boicotou** o exame devido a políticas de classificação injustas.
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threat
[substantivo]

someone or something that is possible to cause danger, trouble, or harm

ameaça, perigo

ameaça, perigo

Ex: The snake ’s venomous bite is a real threat to humans if not treated promptly .A mordida venenosa da cobra é uma verdadeira **ameaça** para os humanos se não for tratada prontamente.
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demonstration
[substantivo]

a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

manifestação

manifestação

Ex: The political party organized a demonstration to protest against corruption in government .O partido político organizou uma **manifestação** para protestar contra a corrupção no governo.
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march
[substantivo]

a formal, organized, and usually ceremonial procession of people, often military personnel, moving in a uniform and rhythmic way

marcha, desfile

marcha, desfile

Ex: The march ended in front of the government building .A **marcha** terminou em frente ao edifício do governo.
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injustice
[substantivo]

a behavior or treatment that is unjust and unfair

injustiça, iniquidade

injustiça, iniquidade

Ex: He dedicated his life to fighting against social injustice and advocating for the rights of the oppressed .Ele dedicou sua vida a lutar contra a **injustiça** social e a defender os direitos dos oprimidos.
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humiliated
[adjetivo]

experiencing the feeling of embarrassment, shame, or disrespect because of being mistreated or ridiculed

humilhado, envergonhado

humilhado, envergonhado

Ex: The student felt humiliated after his mistake was pointed out in front of the class.O aluno se sentiu **humilhado** depois que seu erro foi apontado na frente da turma.
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segregation
[substantivo]

the policy of separating a group of people from the rest based on racial, sexual, or religious grounds and discriminating against them

segregação

segregação

Ex: The festival showcases music, food, and art from various ethnicities around the world.O festival exibe música, comida e arte de várias etnias ao redor do mundo.
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conflict
[substantivo]

a serious disagreement or argument, often involving opposing interests or ideas

conflito

conflito

Ex: The internal conflict within the organization affected its overall efficiency and morale.O **conflito** interno dentro da organização afetou sua eficiência geral e moral.
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refusal
[substantivo]

the act of rejecting or saying no to something that has been offered or requested

recusa, negação

recusa, negação

Ex: He expressed his refusal with a firm " no . "Ele expressou sua **recusa** com um firme "não".
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product
[substantivo]

something that is created or grown for sale

produto, artigo

produto, artigo

Ex: The tech startup launched its flagship product at the trade show last month .A startup de tecnologia lançou seu **produto** principal na feira de negócios no mês passado.
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to protest
[verbo]

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

protestar, manifestar

protestar, manifestar

Ex: The accused protested the charges against him , maintaining his innocence .O acusado **protestou** contra as acusações contra ele, mantendo sua inocência.
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treatment
[substantivo]

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

tratamento

tratamento

Ex: Timely treatment of acute illnesses can prevent complications and facilitate a quicker recovery process .O **tratamento** oportuno de doenças agudas pode prevenir complicações e facilitar um processo de recuperação mais rápido.
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unfairness
[substantivo]

a situation or treatment that is not just or impartial and that puts someone at a disadvantage

injustiça

injustiça

Ex: He recognized the unfairness of the rule and spoke out .Ele reconheceu **a injustiça** da regra e falou.
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to step up
[verbo]

to increase the size, amount, intensity, speed, etc. of something

aumentar, intensificar

aumentar, intensificar

Ex: The supervisor asked the employee to step up their productivity to meet targets .O supervisor pediu ao funcionário que **aumentasse** sua produtividade para atingir as metas.
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to get rid of something that is no longer needed

jogar fora, descartar

jogar fora, descartar

Ex: You should throw out your toothbrush every three months .Você deve **jogar fora** sua escova de dentes a cada três meses.
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to admit defeat and retreat from a position or claim when met with resistance or pressure

recuar, ceder

recuar, ceder

Ex: She did n't back down from her position even when confronted with criticism .Ela não **recuou** de sua posição mesmo quando confrontada com críticas.
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to resist or defend oneself against an attack or challenge, often by taking action to counter the aggression or difficulty

revidar, defender-se

revidar, defender-se

Ex: Victims of bullying are encouraged to stand up and fight back against their tormentors .As vítimas de bullying são encorajadas a se levantar e **reagir** contra seus algozes.
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to become less severe, intense, or harsh

amenizar, diminuir

amenizar, diminuir

Ex: The teacher noticed the students ' anxiety easing off as they gained confidence in the subject .O professor percebeu que a ansiedade dos alunos **diminuía** à medida que ganhavam confiança na matéria.
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to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously

encarar, enfrentar

encarar, enfrentar

Ex: As a responsible leader, it's crucial to face up to the challenges and make decisions for the betterment of the team.Como líder responsável, é crucial **enfrentar** os desafios e tomar decisões para o melhoramento da equipe.
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to join in an event, activity, etc.

participar

participar

Ex: He consistently participates in charity events to support various causes .Ele **participa** consistentemente em eventos de caridade para apoiar várias causas.
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to participate in or become involved in a particular activity, conversation, etc.

participar em, envolver-se em

participar em, envolver-se em

Ex: Athletes often engage in rigorous training sessions to improve their performance .Os atletas frequentemente **participam de** sessões de treinamento rigorosas para melhorar seu desempenho.
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