Livro Insight - Avançado - Unidade 7 - 7D

not following traditional or commonly accepted ways of thinking or doing things, instead preferring new or different approaches

não convencional

making a soft, rustling sound when moving

agitado

shining or reflecting light in a bright way

brilhante

done or arranged without any particular order or plan, often resulting in a random or chaotic outcome

ao acaso

a showy and confident display of style or behavior, often characterized by boldness, colorfulness, and extravagance

extravagância

(geometry) a lack of symmetry or equivalence in shape or size between the two sides or parts of something

assimetria

having many different aspects, features, or abilities

multifacetado

a person who consistently performs below their potential or fails to meet expected standards or goals

fracassado

referring to the period or the things existing or happening after a war has ended

pós-guerra

related to or characteristic of a system of government where power comes from the people through free elections and respects individual rights

democrático

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

metrô

a piece of painted cloth that is hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery

cortina de teatro

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

preceder

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

trem monotrilho

in a manner that is done secretly or subtly, often to achieve a desired result without drawing much attention

secretamente

an invisible barrier or limitation that prevents certain groups, particularly women or minority individuals, from advancing to higher positions or achieving higher levels of success in a professional or organizational context

discriminação

to make someone extremely angry

deixando alguém extremamente irritado

to become extremely angry with someone or something

ficando excessivamente irritado

something, such as a book, move clip, etc., that provides one with information about a variety of people, places, events, or things that one cannot physically interact with or experience

fontes úteis de informação

(of a quality, idea, or principle) to not longer exist or be forgotten

ficando completamente esquecido

to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

falando em público

to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

derrotar alguém de forma humilhante

to go out onto a dance floor and start dancing

dançando

to perform or entertain in a way that causes the audience to react with extreme enthusiasm, such as by applauding loudly or cheering

atuando surpreendentemente

used to refer to something, particularly a drink, offered for free by a restaurant, bar, or other establishment, usually as a gesture of hospitality or good will

na casa

to improve a situation or one's behavior for better results

melhorar algo para obter melhores resultados

used to describe a situation or activity that is developing with great intensity, speed, and success

da melhor maneira possível

to establish the basic principles or groundwork needed for the development of something more complex or substantial in the future

lançar as bases para algo

to be sufficient or available for a particular purpose or need

andar por aí

to experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.

quando algo declina dramaticamente

used to say that someone has been involved in something from its early stages

envolver-se em algo desde o início