Livro Insight - Avançado - Visão do vocabulário 7

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

culto, intelectual

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

pretensioso, pretensiosa

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

intimidante, ameaçador

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

escuro, imundo

lacking brightness or sufficient light

fraco, pálido

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

vanguarda, primeiro plano

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

perecer, morrer

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

sentimental, melodramático

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

barulhento, áspero

extremely unpleasant or rude

obnóxio, desagradável

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

convincente, cativante

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

cativante, fascinante

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

espirituoso, inteligente

causing great amusement and laughter

hilário, engraçado

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

repugnante, desagradável

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

convencional, tradicional

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

encantador, mágico

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

evocativo, que evoca

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

primitivo, antigo

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

intrigante, fascinante

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

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

engolir, aceitar

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

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

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

vivaz, alegre

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

frenético, intenso

quick and energetic in movement or action

rápido, enérgico

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

calmante, tranquilizante

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

passeio, caminhar devagar

moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace

lento, preguiçoso

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

batalha difícil, desafio árduo