Livro Insight - Avançado - Visão do vocabulário 7

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

intelectual

attempting to appear intelligent, important, or something that one is not, so as to impress others

Pretensioso

causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others through a display of power, authority, or aggression

aterrorizante

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

sujo

lacking brightness or sufficient light

escurecer

the leading or most prominent position or place in a particular field, activity, or situation

frente

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

perecer

emotional in a way that might be considered overly romantic or sentimental

sentimental

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

extremely unpleasant or rude

detestável

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

convincente

holding someone's attention completely due to being exciting or interesting

viciante (metaforicamente)

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

rápido e espirituoso (ao falar)

causing great amusement and laughter

Hilário

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

desagradável ou nojento

following established customs, practices, or standards that are widely accepted or commonly used

convencional

having a magical and charming quality that captures attention and brings joy

encantador

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

evocativo

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

primitivo (humano ou animal)

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

cativante

to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

tendo um começo ruim

to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it

to support someone who will later bring one profit by achieving success

apoiando a pessoa certa

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Bater o prego na cabeça

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

alegre

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

frenético

quick and energetic in movement or action

enérgico

providing a calming or comforting sensation that helps to relieve or lessen pain or discomfort

suavizante

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

esquipação

moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace

lento

a difficult fight or challenge that requires a lot of effort and determination

tarefa muito difícil ou desafiadora