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an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

prefácio

characterized by peculiar or unconventional traits, often in an endearing or charming way

excêntrico, peculiar

to go or be beyond the material or physical aspects of existence, indicating a superior existence or understanding

transcender, superar

showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals

implacável, sem piedade

requiring significant effort, skill, or determination to overcome or accomplish successfully

desafiador, difícil

fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment

satisfatório, gratificante

the act of seeking punishment against someone who has wronged or hurt one in some way

vingança, retaliação

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

pico, ápice

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

estrutura, construção

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

capa, cobertura

a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work

bibliografia

all the things that are held, included, or contained in something else

conteúdo, matéria

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

página

a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one

glossário, vocabulário

a removable paper or plastic cover that is wrapped around the outside of a hardcover book

capa protetora, buraquinho de proteção

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

capa dura, livro de capa dura

an alphabetical list of subjects, names, etc. along with the page numbers each of them occurs, coming at the end of a book

índice, lista

to make a lasting mark on a surface or material through pressure or contact

imprimir, marcar

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

livro brochura, capa mole

the edge of a book that binds all the pages together, usually with the title and the publisher's name appearing on its cover

capa, lombo

the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it

página de título, folha de título

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

protagonista, personagem principal

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

apavorante, assustador

to cruelly or violently treat a person or an animal, especially regularly or repeatedly

maltratar, abusar