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Aqui você encontrará as palavras do Vocabulary Insight 2 no livro didático Insight Advanced, como "liable", "go against", "rife", etc.

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fascinating

[adjetivo]

extremely interesting or captivating

fascinante, cativante

Ex: The magician 's tricks are fascinating to watch , leaving audiences spellbound .Os truques do mágico são **fascinantes** de assistir, deixando o público encantado.

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classic

[adjetivo]

considered to be one of the best or most important kind

clássico, tradicional

Ex: Her speech became a classic example of powerful , effective public speaking .O discurso dela se tornou um **clássico** exemplo de oratória poderosa e eficaz.

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medical

[adjetivo]

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

médico, sanitário

Ex: The pharmaceutical company conducts research to develop new medical treatments for diseases .A empresa farmacêutica realiza pesquisas para desenvolver novos tratamentos **médicos** para doenças.

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aware

[adjetivo]

having an understanding or perception of something, often through careful thought or sensitivity

consciente, informado

Ex: She became aware of her surroundings as she walked through the unfamiliar neighborhood .Ela ficou **ciente** de seus arredores enquanto caminhava pelo bairro desconhecido.

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liable

[adjetivo]

possible to do a particular action

suscetível, capaz de

Ex: Ignoring safety guidelines makes workers liable to accidents on the construction site .Ignorar as diretrizes de segurança torna os trabalhadores **responsáveis** por acidentes no canteiro de obras.

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plus

[preposição]

used to add more information or refer to unexpected facts

além disso

Ex: The hotel offers free breakfast, plus complimentary Wi-Fi.O hotel oferece café da manhã gratuito, **além de** Wi-Fi gratuito.

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rife

[adjetivo]

containing a large amount of something that is usually unpleasant

cheio, infestado

Ex: The market was rife with opportunities for investment .O mercado estava **cheio** de oportunidades de investimento.

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plenty

[pronome]

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

muito, bastante

Ex: The holiday sale provided plenty of discounts on various products .A venda de férias ofereceu **muitos** descontos em vários produtos.

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major

[adjetivo]

serious and of great importance

importante, grave

Ex: The major decision to expand operations overseas was met with cautious optimism .A **grande** decisão de expandir as operações no exterior foi recebida com otimismo cauteloso.

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to go against

[verbo]

to oppose or resist someone or something

opor-se a, resistir a

Ex: He was willing to go against the odds and fight for his principles .Ele estava disposto a **ir contra** as probabilidades e lutar por seus princípios.

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to bury one's head in the sand

[frase]

to intentionally ignore unpleasant facts about a situation and hope that the situation improves by doing so

Ex: The company's management chose to bury their heads in the sand and downplay the problems instead of addressing them head-on.

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to turn a blind eye

[frase]

to pretend as if one cannot see or notice something

Ex: It's essential for a fair justice system not to turn a blind eye to any form of discrimination.

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to bow down

[verbo]

to lower one's body in a gesture of respect or submission, often by bending at the waist or knees

curvar-se, prostrar-se

Ex: They would bow down in prayer every morning , seeking guidance and strength .Eles se **curvavam** em oração todas as manhãs, buscando orientação e força.

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penalty

[substantivo]

a punishment given for breaking a rule, law, or legal agreement

penalidade, sanção

Ex: He was given a penalty for breaking the terms of his contract .Ele recebeu uma **penalidade** por violar os termos do seu contrato.

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defendant

[substantivo]

a person in a law court who is sued by someone else or is accused of committing a crime

réu, acusado

Ex: The defendant remained composed throughout the trial , maintaining innocence despite the prosecution 's strong arguments .O **réu** permaneceu sereno durante todo o julgamento, mantendo a inocência apesar dos fortes argumentos da acusação.

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to plead

[verbo]

to state in a court of law, in front of the judge and the jury, whether someone is guilty or not guilty of a crime

declarar

Ex: Despite the evidence against him , the defendant chose to plead not guilty by reason of insanity .Apesar das evidências contra ele, o réu optou por **declarar-se** inocente por motivo de insanidade.

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prosecution

[substantivo]

the process of bringing someone to court in an attempt to prove their guilt

processo, acusação

Ex: He faced a rigorous prosecution, which included multiple trials .Ele enfrentou uma **acusação** rigorosa, que incluiu vários julgamentos.

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confession

[substantivo]

a personal account where someone openly admits to their mistakes or reveals private details about their life

confissão, admissão

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acquittal

[substantivo]

an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with

absolvição, inocência

Ex: Following the acquittal, the defendant was released from custody and allowed to resume their normal life .Após a **absolvição**, o réu foi libertado da custódia e autorizado a retomar sua vida normal.

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to foreshadow

[verbo]

to indicate in advance that something, particularly something bad, will take place

pressagiar, prefigurar

Ex: The economic indicators foreshadow potential difficulties in the financial market .Os indicadores econômicos **pressagiam** dificuldades potenciais no mercado financeiro.

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