Livro Insight - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 10 - 10D

to state that what one is saying is true

jurar, afirmar

to officially put an end to a law, activity, or system

abolir, anular

an opponent or enemy

inimigo, oponente

a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and are ruled by the same government

nação, país

the state of being free to think, act, and make choices without unnecessary restrictions or limitations imposed by others

liberdade

to formally promise to do something

comprometer-se a, prometer

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

adversário, oponente

the quality of being kind, empathetic, and understanding towards others, and treating them with respect and dignity

humanidade, bondade

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

armas, equipamento militar

the collective human population, including both men and women

humanidade, povo humano

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

erradicar, eliminar

telling only part of the truth or being vague in speech

(of people, their words, or behavior) not offensive to people of different races, ethnicities, genders, etc.

(of situations, problems, etc.) to have a particular factor or reason as the primary cause

reduzir-se a, resumir-se a

to use a particular situation, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit

capitalizar, aproveitar

used of a person or an organization that is facing strong and negative feedback

to quickly say something without thinking about it first, usually as a reply to something

to clear something of any misunderstanding or misinterpretation

to unwillingly obey the rules and accept the ideas or principles of a specific group or person

to speak positively or enthusiastically about something or someone to promote or increase its value, importance, or popularity

elogiar, promover

reacting quickly or immediately to an opportunity or situation