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Livro Insight - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 2 - 2A

Aqui você encontrará o vocabulário da Unidade 2 - 2A do livro Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "subsistência", "perigo", "inevitavelmente", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
remote
[adjetivo]

far away in space or distant in position

remoto, distante

remoto, distante

Ex: remote farmhouse was surrounded by vast fields of crops .
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walrus
[substantivo]

a large marine mammal like a seal with two large tusks that lives in Arctic regions

morsa, elefante marinho

morsa, elefante marinho

Ex: The thick blubber of walrus helps it survive in cold waters .
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subsistence
[substantivo]

a situation in which one has just enough money or food to survive

subsistência, subsistencia

subsistência, subsistencia

Ex: The family struggled to subsistence on their small farm .
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stifling
[adjetivo]

(of weather) uncomfortably hot and lacking air circulation

asfixiante, opressivo

asfixiante, opressivo

Ex: Fans could not relieve the stifling humidity.
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profound
[adjetivo]

having or displaying a lot of knowledge or great understanding

profundo, profunda

profundo, profunda

Ex: profound understanding of classical literature enriched his interpretations of contemporary works .
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to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

perigar, colocar em risco

perigar, colocar em risco

Ex: Using outdated equipment endanger the efficiency and safety of the operation .
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harsh
[adjetivo]

cruel and unkind toward others

cruel, severo

cruel, severo

Ex: harsh manner in which she addressed her employees created a toxic work environment .
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inevitably
[advérbio]

in a way that cannot be stopped or avoided, and certainly happens

inevitavelmente, seguramente

inevitavelmente, seguramente

Ex: As the population grows , inevitably expand to accommodate the increasing demand for housing .
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responsibility
[substantivo]

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

responsabilidade, encargo

responsabilidade, encargo

Ex: Parents have responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children .
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benefit
[substantivo]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

benefício, vantagem

benefício, vantagem

Ex: The study highlighted the benefits of using renewable energy sources .
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handful
[substantivo]

an amount that fits in a hand

um punhado, uma mão cheia

um punhado, uma mão cheia

Ex: He scooped up handful of popcorn while watching the movie .
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to demand
[verbo]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

exigir, reivindicar

exigir, reivindicar

Ex: The union members are planning demand changes in the company 's policies during the upcoming meeting with management .
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relevance
[substantivo]

the quality of being related or useful to the current situation or topic

relevância, pertinência

relevância, pertinência

Ex: The articlerelevance made it a key source for the study .
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to grasp
[verbo]

to take and tightly hold something

agarrar, apertar

agarrar, apertar

Ex: The athlete 's fingers grasped the bar during the high jump .
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to respect
[verbo]

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

respeitar, admirar

respeitar, admirar

Ex: respects his coach for his leadership and guidance on and off the field .
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knowledge
[substantivo]

an understanding of or information about a subject after studying and experiencing it

conhecimento, saber

conhecimento, saber

Ex: Access to the internet allows us to knowledge on a wide range of topics with just a few clicks .
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sense
[substantivo]

any of the five natural abilities of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste

sentido, sensação

sentido, sensação

Ex: Taste is sense that allows us to experience flavors and enjoy food .
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natural
[adjetivo]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

natural, próprio da natureza

natural, próprio da natureza

Ex: He preferred natural fabrics like cotton and linen for his clothing .
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outer space
[substantivo]

the space outside the earth's atmosphere

espaço exterior, espaço cósmico

espaço exterior, espaço cósmico

Ex: Astronomers outer space to understand the origins and structure of the universe , including the formation of stars , planets , and galaxies .
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bay
[substantivo]

an area of land that is curved and partly encloses a part of the sea

baía, enseada

baía, enseada

Ex: Tourists enjoy kayaking and sailing in the calm waters of bay.
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estuary
[substantivo]

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

estuário, fundeiro

estuário, fundeiro

Ex: Environmentalists work to estuaries from pollution and habitat destruction .
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glacier
[substantivo]

a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

geleira, glacial

geleira, glacial

Ex: The farm uses renewable energy to power its operations.
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grassland
[substantivo]

a large, open, and grass-covered area

campo, pastagem

campo, pastagem

Ex: grassland is home to antelopes and zebras .
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ice floe
[substantivo]

a large piece of floating ice that has broken off from an ice sheet and is floating on the water

morcego de gelo, ice floe

morcego de gelo, ice floe

Ex: In winter, the river's surface is often covered in small floes, creating a picturesque scene.
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stream
[substantivo]

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

riacho, correnteza

riacho, correnteza

Ex: A stream flows behind their house .
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mountain range
[substantivo]

a group of mountains or hills in a line

cordilheira, serrada

cordilheira, serrada

Ex: Many animals live in the dense forests of mountain range.
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peninsula
[substantivo]

a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land

península, peninsular

península, peninsular

Ex: The Arabian Peninsula is a vast desert region rich in oil and cultural history, bordered by several bodies of water, including the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
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plain
[substantivo]

a vast area of flat land

planície, campina

planície, campina

Ex: During their expedition , the explorers crossed a plain that seemed to go on forever .
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pond
[substantivo]

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

tanque, lagoa

tanque, lagoa

Ex: In winter , pond froze over , allowing people to enjoy ice skating and other activities on its surface .
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swamp
[substantivo]

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

pântano, mangue

pântano, mangue

Ex: Local folklore often tells tales of mysterious creatures lurking in the depths of swamp, adding to its allure and mystery .
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tundra
[substantivo]

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

tundra, tundra ártica

tundra, tundra ártica

Ex: Climate change poses a threat to tundra regions worldwide, affecting wildlife habitats and contributing to permafrost thawing.
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asteroid
[substantivo]

any of the rocky bodies orbiting the sun, ranging greatly in diameter, also found in large numbers between Jupiter and Mars

asteroide, corpo rochoso

asteroide, corpo rochoso

Ex: asteroids contain valuable minerals and resources that could be mined in the future .
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constellation
[substantivo]

a specific group of stars that form a pattern and have a name related to their shape

constelação, agrupamento estelar

constelação, agrupamento estelar

Ex: constellation Cassiopeia forms a distinct " W " shape in the northern sky .
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galaxy
[substantivo]

a large number of star systems bound together by gravitational force

galáxia, galaxia

galáxia, galaxia

Ex: Observations of distant galaxies help astronomers understand the early universe and the processes that led to the formation galaxies.
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meteorite
[substantivo]

a piece of rock or metal from space that has hit the surface of the earth

meteoro, metorito

meteoro, metorito

Ex: The study meteorites helps researchers understand the potential hazards of asteroids and comets .
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moon
[substantivo]

the circular object going round the earth, visible mostly at night

lua, luz do luar

lua, luz do luar

Ex: moon looked so close , as if we could reach out and touch it .
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planet
[substantivo]

a huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the sun, or any other star

Ex: Saturn 's rings make it one of the most visually planets in our solar system .
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solar system
[substantivo]

the sun and the group of planets orbiting around it, including the earth

sistema solar, sistema estelar solar

sistema solar, sistema estelar solar

Ex: Scientists believe solar system formed over 4.5 billion years ago .
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star
[substantivo]

(astronomy) a shining point found in large numbers in the night sky

estrela, astro

estrela, astro

Ex: We used a telescope to observe stars and galaxies .
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sun
[substantivo]

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

sol, estrela solar

sol, estrela solar

Ex: The sunflower turned its face towards sun.
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universe
[substantivo]

all that exists in the physical world, such as space, planets, galaxies, etc.

universo, cosmos

universo, cosmos

Ex: Philosophers and physicists ponder the ultimate fate and origin of universe.
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